Current Events

Tuesday, January 12

2nd Tuesday – Presented by Luxe
Happy New Room

"Haute Design Trends for 2010" with HGTV's Michael Stribling
Michael Stribling Presentation followed by a light lunch
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Scene One Interiors, Showroom # 109

"Barrier Free Floor Covering As It Applies to Everyday Life"
CEU for Designers by Claudia Lezell, ASID
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Manchester Carpet, Showroom # 100

Thursday, January 14

Seminars By Design

Continuing Education Programs
For more information and registration – www.seminarsbydesign.net
Location: ASID – Suite 285

Luncheon for Seminar Participants at Alkusari Stone
Time: 1 pm – 1:45 pm
Location: Alkusari Stone – Showroom # 229

Tuesday, January 19

"Designing Postmodern Traditions"

A luncheon seminar on custom and contemporary rugs
Presentation by Mehdi Abedi, Ph.D
Followed by a Luncheon
Time: 11:30 am
Location: Pride of Persia Rug Co, Showroom # 164

Thursday, January 28

"Get the Skinny on Plaster"

CEU for Designers with Janie Ellis
Time: 11:00 am
Location: ASID TGCC, Suite 285

Friday, February 5

Design Students Tour

Showroom Tours for this group from the Art Institute Houston
1:30 – 4 pm

Tuesday, February 9

2nd Tuesday – Presented by Luxe

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"Building the Design Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston"
Presentation by Cindi Strauss, Collection Curator, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
An illustrated lecture on The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston's Design Collection
Light lunch to follow
11:30 am
Location: InterfaceFlor, Showroom # 101
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"Managing Daylight with Shading Systems"
CEU for Architects and Designers by Rob Duncan, GM Bell & McCoy
Discover how different window shading systems can improve functionality, comfort and security while reducing energy costs.
1:30 pm
Location:Cronan & Associates, Showroom # 102
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"Heart of the Home – Kitchens to Love!"
Seminar for Designers by Peggy McGowen, ASID,CMKBD
Sweet presentations about trends, traditions and your most favorite room - The Kitchen Remodel
3:00 pm
Location: Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Showroom # 148
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"Heart of the Home – Kitchens to Love!"
Seminar for Homeowners with Q & A by Micqui McGowen, CMKBD
See what's haute in fashionable kitchen, dramatic before and after photos, Q&A with kitchen experts
6:00 pm
Location: Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Showroom # 148
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Thursday, February 11

"Grand Opening of Colonial Doors"
Come see the newest showroom at The Houston Design Center – Colonial Doors, featuring one-of-a-kind custom design Spanish style doors.
5:30 – 10:00 pm
Location: Colonial Doors, Showroom # 272

February 17-20

ASID National Administrators' Training and Presidents' Forum

The Houston Design Center welcomes all Presidents from the American Society of Interior Designers from around the US along with Chapter Administrators to Houston for their National Forum!

Wednesday, February 17

Administrator Training at ASID

9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: ASID, Suite 285

Thursday, February 18

Meeting Day At ASID

Breakfast at Dauphin Sales – Showroom # 273
Morning Break at Manchester Carpet - Showroom # 100
Lunch at Design House - Showroom #115
Afternoon Break at Bunch & Shoemaker - Showroom #152
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday, February 19

Presidents' Forum Meetings at ASID

Breakfast at Kitchen & Bath Concepts – Showroom # 148
Morning Break at China Baroque - Showroom # 301
Lunch at Osborne Cabinets - Showroom #299
Afternoon Break at Charlotte Nail Antiques - Showroom #165
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday, February 20

Presidents' Forum Final Day at ASID

Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Breakfast at Pride of Persia – Showroom # 164

Thursday, February 25

HDC Showroom Meeting

Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location: Kitchen & Bath Concepts - Showroom # 148

Friday, March 5

ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Student Career Day

Registration & Student Career Day Breakfast

Speaker Series
Lunch & Keynote Address
Showroom Tours & Speakers
Student Presentation Boards
Design Competition Awards

To register www.asidtgcc.org

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: ASID Office – Suite # 285

Thursday, March 11

ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter & Marble Institute of America

Introduction to Stone Design 1
CEU for Designers & Architects
Presented by John Cogswell, Cogswell Stone
3:00 pm
Location: ASID Office – Suite # 285

Marble Use in the Kitchen
CEU for Designers & Architects
Presented by Todd Robertson, Vermont Quarries Corp.
Networking reception to follow
4:30 pm
Location: MCA Systems, Suite # 106

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Thursday, March 18

Seminars By Design

Continuing Education Programs
For more information and registration – www.seminarsbydesign.net
Location: ASID Office – Suite # 285

Luncheon for Seminar Participants at LGI Oriental Rugs
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: LGI – Showroom # 155

Friday, March 19

HDC Showroom Meeting TBA

9:00 am - 10:00 am

March 23 - 24

Leading In Design
Spring Market 2010

Celebrate Design Awakening!
Discover the newest design trends
Get inspired by the latest continuing education classes – both days!
Fantastic New Fabrics & Wall Coverings
Meet Pamela Lerner Jaccarino editor in chief of LUXE Interiors + Design
Celebrate the opening of new showrooms and expansions

Tuesday, March 23			Wednesday, March 24
10:00 am	Lighting CEU with Belle McCoy Hosted by Dauphin Sales #273		10:00 am	Design Panel for Design Students Hosted by Bunch & Shoemaker #152
11:30 am	Pamela Lerner Jaccarino, Editor in Chief LUXE Interiors + Design Maga Hosted by Alkusari Stone #229		10:00 am	Stone CEU with MCA Systems Hosted by MCA #106
1:00 pm	Fantastic Fabrics Maria Flora Collection of Fabrics Italy Hosted by Definitive Décor #159		11:00 am	Baccarat Lamps & Chandeliers Hosted by MCA #106
2:00 pm	Fantastic Fabrics 2 Exclusive Lines of Texture, Inc. Hosted by Definitive Décor #159		11:45 am	Oriental Rugs 101 for Design Students Hosted by LGI Oriental Rugs #165 Followed by Lunch
2:30 pm	How to Get Published - LUXE Hosted by Pride of Persia #164		11:45 am	Outdoor Kitchens for Designers Hosted by Kitchen & Bath Concepts #148 Followed by Light Lunch
4-7:00 pm	DESIGNER'S STROLL Open House & Showroom Tour		1:00 pm	Green Flooring CEU Hosted by InterfaceFlor #101
			1:00 pm	Portfolio Review with Michelle Maresh Hosted by Charlotte Nail Antiques # 165
			2:30 pm	Wall Coverings of Seabrook Hosted by Definitive Décor #159

* Limited Seating for the Key Note Luncheon - By advance reservations only

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Please make reservations by calling 713-864-2660 or on-line at events@thehoustondesigncenter.com

Tuesday, April 13

2nd Tuesday – Presented by LUXE

Mark your calendar for a great day of lectures, CEU’s, and more.
Schedule of events to be announced.
Please make reservations by calling 713-864-2660 or on-line at events@thehoustondesigncenter.com

Thursday, April 22

A Celebration of Earth Day

"What Shade of Green is this Product?"
CEU for Designers & Architects
Presented by Victoria Schomer, ASID, LEED AP
$30 for ASID Members/$80 for non-ASID Members
To register www.asidtgcc.org
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: ASID, Suite # 285

Friday, April 23

HDC Showroom Meeting TBA

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Saturday, May 1

The Annual ASID Bazaar & Derby Day Festival

The ASID Bazaar
Fantastic buys on designers’ fabrics, furniture, art and jewelry
Kids Carnival with pony rides, horse painting contest and more!
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Sidewalk Sale and Showroom Tours

Derby Day Hat Contest:

• "Ask A Designer"
• Sideline Socializing
• Silent Auction

$10 per person in advance, $15 at gate.
Children under 12 are free.
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kentucky Derby Party
Simulcast TV coverage of the races

• Live Entertainment
• Derby bidding pools
• Premium Bourbon Tastings
• Gourmet Food
• Live Auction
• plus - Awards for the Best Derby Chic Attire

$75 per person, $100 at gate. VIP tickets $150 per person in advance. Includes Bazaar.

For ticket and sponsorship information please call 713-626-1470 or visit www.asidtgcc.org

Tuesday, May 11

2nd Tuesday – Presented by LUXE

Mark your calendar for a great day of lectures, CEU’s, and more.
Schedule of events to be announced.
Please make reservations by calling 713-864-2660 or on-line at events@thehoustondesigncenter.com

Wednesday, May 19

Cruise Party & Showroom Tours

Exciting Ports of Call Await You!
Sponsored by Houston Design Resources Magazine
A Benefit for Pink Ribbons Project
No tickets required, for reservations call 713-864-2660 or on-line at events@thehoustondesigncenter.com
9:00 am - 5:45 pm

Thursday, May 20

Seminars By Design

Continuing Education Programs
For more information and registration – www.seminarsbydesign.net
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: ASID, Suite # 285

Luncheon for Seminar Participants
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Please send your events to sheri.roane@airmail.net