2011 Special Features
THE ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCE
The One of a Kind Show has lots in store for you while you shop the Show. Whether it is watching artists demonstrating their craft, checking out one-of-a-kind fashion shows or enjoying live music from outstanding musicians, your shopping experience will be like no other.
One of a Kind Fashion Shows
Fashion District Stage
Experience art on the runway during our live fashion shows featuring chic, artist-designed clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Thursday, 7pm
Friday, 1pm and 7pm
Saturday, 1pm
Sunday, 1pm
A Few of My Favorite Things
Fashion District Stage
The Merchandise Mart's Fashion Director Susan Glick will hand pick a number of artists to share some of the favorite items they've brought to this year's show.
Saturday, 12pm
Sunday, 12pm
Artist Talks
Experience artwork in the making! Meet One of a Kind artists and learn the stories behind their eclectic handmade work at these special 20-minute presentations.
Come see Potbelly’s One of a Kind Musicians!
Potbelly has selected its very best musicians from its neighborhood Potbelly shops and brought them all to the show. Each has a sound and style you won’t find anywhere else. And each has that special way of making you smile. It’s live, local music done the Potbelly way.
Thursday, December 1
5pm-6:45pm, 7:45pm-9pm Kaliq Woods
Kaliq Woods is a jazz clarinetist who has been playing for over 20 years. “I first wanted to play jazz when I heard a Charlie Parker recording my teacher played in my senior year.” He has since gone on to study jazz at Columbia College and has played at numerous jazz festivals and renowned venues such as the Chicago Symphony Center.
Friday, December 2
5pm-6:45pm Samuel Williams
Jazz violin hero Samuel “SavoirFaire” Williams has been performing international venues since age five. After 14 years of playing classical music, he was inspired to change his musical focus to jazz improvisation and has since redefined what it means to be a jazz violinist.
Saturday, December 3
1:45pm-4:30pm Claire Corriveau
Claire is a folk rock singer-songwriter influenced by Bonnie Raitt, Bright Eyes, Cat Stevens and Carly Simon. She has been playing music for over 15 years and is currently studying music at Columbia College.
4:30pm-7pm Lupe Martinez
Guadalupe Martinez is a self-taught guitarist and singer. She loves playing and listening to music from the 50’s through today.
Sunday, December 4
1:45pm-5pm Tracy Leonard
Tracy has been playing saxophone since he was 10 years old. He started playing at church and listening to records like Sly and the Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, and Grover Washington.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Fashion District
Southeast Side of the Show Floor
This special, fashion-oriented area features trendsetting artists and designers whose work includes contemporary clothing, jewelry and accessories.
Gourmet Gallery
Southwest Side of the Show Floor
Indulge your taste buds on edible art! Find a fantastic selection of gourmet artisans selling a range of delicious specialty items including dips, sauces, confections and baked goods.
Etsy Artist Pavilion
Southeast Side of the Show Floor
Stop by the Etsy booth at the Etsy Artists Pavilion to explore the talented artists and crafters who are part of the online marketplace. Etsy will immerse you in the talented creations of its members while offering a chance to win an Etsy.com shopping spree, or if you want to get crafty yourself, stay and make a handmade holiday ornament of your very own.
