Architectural Digest Home/Art Design Show 2012

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Published on Thursday, 15 March 2012 20:34

Written by Joanne Choi

The 11th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show will run from March 22 through 25, 2012, at Pier 94 in New York City.

Presenting some of the finest products and designs for the home (lighting, bath, kitchen, furniture, etc), this is an opportunity to meet with designers and experience new inspirations.

Discover the following throughout its three days:

• 400 premium brands
• show tours
• presentations
• designers’ seminars
• cooking demonstrations
• tastings
• book signings

In addition, this year’s show will not only include designs for the home but various art works that neatly complements one’s comforting environment.

In conjunction with this theme, the company Precious Pieces offers a presentation of washi (Japanese architectural parchment) -- art work made by combining traditional and modern Japanese aesthetics into a new style of interior design.

Also present will be DeMorais International product editors who will be exhibiting news and classic works on interior design from their family of brands.

DeMorais' mission statement claims that they are, "fascinated by fine design, inspired by art and craftsmanship, backed by years of savoir-faire in interior design and fueled by the desire to find and share exquisite interior décor brands DeMorais International was established to share with the design trade a highly curated collection of distinguished and unique pieces."

The prestigious design company will be displaying some of their finest brands including:

• Boca Do Lobo
• Koket
• Delightful
• Brabbu
• Alex Turco

For more information on DeMorais International visit: http://www.demoraisinternational.com/

And for those looking to learn more about interior design and to  do it yourself, the show includes comprehensive information about the following design categories: 

• art
• antiques
• building products
• flooring
• tiles
• electronics
• carpets
• rugs
• design services
• kitchen
• bath
• furniture

Explore a wide range of displays from various studios and galleries where design artists from all over the globe can be seen together in one environment.

The show runs Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 7pm and on Sunday, from 10am to 6pm.

For more details and to buy tickets go to: http://www.archdigesthomeshow.com/

Architectural Digest Home Design Show
March 22-March 25, 2012

Pier 94
55th Street at 12th Avenue
New York, NY 

2012 Media Summit in New York

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Published on Monday, 05 March 2012 14:00

Written by John Matthews

From March 6th to 8th, 2012, Digital Hollywood’s Media Summit returns to New York City at the McGraw Hill Building (49th and 6th Ave). The Media Summit is one of those must attend conferences if you are media professional needing to stay up to date on the latest trends and thinking in media and advertising.

Each year many events in New York target media and advertising professionals but few attract the quality of speakers and panelists and audience that attend this annual events. A comprehensive conference, it allows senior media professionals to get a snapshot of the trends and technologies that are transforming their industry almost daily.

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NY Times Travel Show Returns to Javits Center

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Published on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 21:23

Written by Renzo Adler

Much like the Auto Show and the NY Comic Con, the New York Times Travel Show (March 2 - 4, 2012) is a great fixture of the Javits Center (655 W. 34th Street, New York, NY 10001), and will be there once more. 

The Show features a wide range of exhibitors representing countries from towns and cities all over the U.S.A. as well as all over the world,. Travel show representatives encourage people to: “Get a closer look at domestic and international hot spots, familiar favorites, and those under-the-radar escapes that are still relatively crowd free.”  

Included in the programming are five cultural stages offering food and performances from around the world.

This year’s culinary travel demonstrations will feature star chefs from the Food Network’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival including (among others):

• Jonathan Waxman, Executive Chef and Owner of Barbutto
• celebrity chef David Burke
• Bill Telepan, Executive Chef and Owner of Telepan

Embracing the emergence of new technology and social media, the Travel Show will also feature the Connected Traveler Showcase, the first-ever showcase of technology for travelers. Connected Traveler (www.connectedtraveler.com) -- one of the longest-running travel and tech sites -- will be presenting a range of mobile devices, digital photographic tools, video cameras, apps, augmented reality, travel career education, device accessories, and mobile services that make pleasure or business travel easier, safer and more fun.  

Among the companies exhibiting in the showcase will be: 

• Hewlett-Packard 
• Aurasma
• TourWrist
• Looxcie

Another aspect of the show's array of features is a wide range of seminars which give information and advice on traveling hosted by such world travel experts as: 

• Arthur Frommer
• Pauline Frommer
• Samantha Brown
• Julia Dimon
• The New York Times editorial team

Seminar subjects range from:

• The advantages and disadvantages of using tech like smart phones to navigate cities
• How to plan your trip through social media
• The best new vacation spots

The Travel Show is also great for families, not only because admission free for children under the age of 18, but there are also activities for kids at the Family Fun Pavilion, which includes a climbing wall, a dive pool, and a chance to see ocean life presented by Sea World.

 The show also provides the opportunity to actually book vacations on the spot. So if you’re planning a trip in the future, The New York Times Travel Show is a must-see.

For more information, go to: http://www.nyttravelshow.com/

The New York Times Travel Show 
March 2 - 4, 2012

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001