Weekly Tourism News | September 2nd-9th, 2021 |
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In This Issue:
- Advertisiting Opportunities Available For Partner Of Excellence!
- 10th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival
- United Way CANpaign Night at Truist Point
- High Point Businesses Honored At The TMWB Expo
- Visit High Point President Is Excited To Welcome New HPU Students
- HPU Honored In The Princeton Review's Best Colleges
- 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Banquet
- Large Groups Coming To High Point
- High Point Bloggers and YouTubers To Follow
- High Point Happenings & Events Calendar!
- In The News
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Hospitality And Partner Updates |
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Advertisiting Opportunities Available For Partner Of Excellence!
Commitment Deadline: Friday, September 10th
Artwork Deadline: Friday, September 17th
Visit High Point is in the process of updating the Partners of Excellence Brochure. This guide will include a complete listing of our Partners of Excellence, Itineraries and now advertising to offer additional exposure to our partners. Please contact Christina Payne if you are interested in purchasing an ad. |
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10th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival
September 4th-5th | Oak Hollow Festival Park - 1841 Eastchester Drive
The John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival is back in town for another Labor Day Weekend in High Point! This year marks the 10th year anniversary and we have many ways to celebrate the life of John Coltrane.
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Catch The Coltrane Photography Exhibit |
As a tribute to the 10th Anniversary of the festival, Gallery On Main is highlighting the historical journey with "Catch The Coltrane Photography Exhibit." Also featured will be art from Rhonda "Rhen" Neal's Coltrane Collection. |
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A Love Supreme: The Jazz of John Coltrane through the Eyes of Chick Stewart |
Curated by the GRAMMY Museum, featuring photographs of John Coltrane by photographer Chuck Stewart. While there, check out the exisiting exhibit featuring Coltrane's family piano from his childhood home. |
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Tour Coltrane's
Childhood Home
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See where Coltrane spent most of his time growing up, living with his extended family and muically talented parents. Tour the home where his musical journey began during the John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival! |
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The John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival
Three time Grammy Award winning band Blood, Sweat & Tears joins the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival's Saturday lineup. Marcus Anderson, Galactic, Kenny Lattimore, Kurt Elling and Julian Vaughn will also be performing during this 10th Anniversary celebration. Head over to Oak Hollow Festival Park this weekend for live music, food and fun by the lake!
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United Way CANpaign Night at Truist Point
Tuesday, September 7th | Gates open at 6pm
The United Way of Greater High Point is partnering with the High Point Rockers for the first ever CANpaign Night at the Ballpark! Bring a donation of 4 or more canned goods and you will receive a free ticket to watch the High Point Rockers vs the Gastonia Honey Hunters.
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High Point Businesses Honored At The TMWB Expo
Congratulations to the following businesses that were honored during the 8th Annual Awards Reception at The Triad Minority and Women's Business Expo!
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Minority Business Of The Year |
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Pioneer Award
Of The Year
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Spotlight Award
Of The Year
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Visit High Point President Is Excited To Welcome New HPU Students
HPU welcomed its largest freshman class in school history during move-in weekend 2021. With more students back on campus, our surrounding High Point community will benefit from this economic boost. Visit High Point President, Melody Burnett, noted that there will be more activity at restaurants, retail and area businesses. "By welcoming new and returning students, High Point can instantly benefit from an added $1.56 million in revenue during Welcome Week!"
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HPU Honored In The Princeton Review's Best Colleges
The Princeton Review once again recommends High Point University as one of the best institutions for undergraduate education in America. HPU is recognized in "The Best 387 Colleges: 2022 Edition", Best Southeastern Colleges in "2022 Best Colleges: Region by Region", Great Schools For Communication Majors, Great Schools For Business/Finance Majors, and Great Dorms.
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20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Banquet
Saturday, September 11th | 6pm
High Point Country Club
The Heroes Center is pleased to present the 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Banquet in partnership with High Point University. They will be honoring 100-125 1st Responders from Police and Fire Departments, State Patrol, University Security and many more with complimentary tickets, a commemorative 20th Anniversary 9/11 coin set and a special presentation the night of the event!
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Large Groups Coming To High Point |
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The Friends and fans of John Coltrane will be in High Point this holiday weekend! The John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival is expected to bring around 6,500 attendees.
Attendees for the 2021 Carolina Championship will also be in town this weekend bringing 100 people. Help us in offering these groups a warm welcome during their stay!
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High Point Bloggers and YouTubers To Follow |
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Labor Day Weekend Festivities In High Point! - Visit...
Labor Day Weekend is for getting together with friends and family, hosting barbecues, and taking time to enjoy a relaxing three-day weekend. In High Point, John Coltrane is celebrated each year at the Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and...
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visithighpoint.com
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Fall Into The Home Furnishings Capital Of The World! -...
Fall into the Home Furnishings Capital of the World™ by taking a trip to High Point, North Carolina! Not only are there more than 100 stores within a 70 mile radius that open their doors to the public, but we are also the home to the largest...
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visithighpoint.com
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Bigger Than Coltrane: The Story Behind HP's...
If you ask anyone in the jazz music scene to name an influential music leader, there's a high chance John Coltrane's name will come up. And if you ask any of those folks where the legend John Coltrane first got his start, they'd most likely point ...
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highpointdiscovered.org
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High Point Happenings & Events Calendar |
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A complete listing on all things happening in the High Point-Jamestown area can be found by clicking on the photo below. Search by category to find special offers, entertainment and more! |
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In case you missed it, below are recent articles highlighting hospitality, tourism and partners in High Point. |
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1634 North Main Street, Suite 102
High Point, N.C. 27262
336.884.5255
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