2010 Fast Facts

 

WHAT:                         The tenth annualOne of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago, the city’s wildly popular shopping show, offers the public a fantastic opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind handmade creations. The One of a Kind Show features original work from more than 700 juried artists, artisans and designers from across North America. Visitors can meet the artists, learn the stories behind their work and shop the best in fine art and fine craft. The One of a Kind Show will showcase more than 60,000-square-feet of a wide range of media and categories including ceramics, clothing, fashion accessories, fiber art, furniture, glass, gourmet, holiday, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography and wood. With a wide range of prices and styles, from simple to lavish, there is something for everyone on your list.
 
AND:                            The hugely popular One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago has continued to grow over the years. The show will open at noon on Thursday, Dec. 2. One hundred percent of Thursday’s ticket sales will benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital.
 
SHOW LOCATION:     The Merchandise Mart
                                   8th Floor
                                   Chicago, IL 60654
                                   (800) 677-MART (6278)
 
DATES AND TIMES:     Thursday, December 2; noon -9 p.m.                  
            Friday, December 3; 11 a.m.-9 p.m.       
            Saturday, December 4; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.   
            Sunday, December 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.      
                                   
 
TICKETS:                     Tickets are $12 for adults and $9 for seniors and students with a valid i.d.
Tickets are available online at www.oneofakindshowchicago.com.
 
MEDIA CONTACT:         Lauren Finch
                                    Public Relations Manager
                                    MMPI
                                    (312)527-0114
                                    lfinch@mmart.com