Festivities kick off this weekend, August 28^th with the opening of Take the Coltrane at Gallery on Main HP, highlighting a photographic journey through the history of the Coltrane Festival. Also featured, artist Rhonda “Rhen” Neal and her Coltrane collection.  The exhibit will be held August 28th–October 5th. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 12pm -6pm and Sunday 12pm–4pm. The 10^th Annual Coltrane Festival, The Coltrane Grammy Museum Exhibit, Tours of Coltrane’s Childhood home will follow next week. 

Visit High Point, in partnership with Raise-the-Grade® is hosting a ServSafe Class next week at the Visitors Center. This class is designed to teach individuals how to manage food safety within retail food service operation.

Q's Corner is now a Certified Autism Center™, designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The Q’s team has completed autism training and certification through IBCCES to build upon their ability to create an inclusive atmosphere for children of all needs. Visit High Point staff and board members recognize the importance of the education and awareness around Autism and are currently taking the training to become certified which will be the next step towards the goal of High Point becoming an Autism Certified City. 

HPU welcomed its largest group of 1,550 new students this past weekend, as well as its largest total enrollment of 5,850 students. We look forward to welcoming them back into the community and making them feel at home!

The Bienenstock Furniture Library will be hosting the 1^st Annual Designer Summit and needs volunteers to host students while being transported on buses to each location. Meals will be provided. Contact Nancy Bowman if you are interested in assisting.

Join Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate the International Society of Furniture Designers 2021 Innovation + Design competition finalists. Spark your creativity as you explore imaginative products, meet talented professionals and students, and tour The Generator at Congdon Yards.

The High Point Market Authority will host the chart-climbing musical group Fitz and The Tantrums for a concert to both Market attendees and the Triad community. Rescheduled from spring 2020, the concert will take place at Truist Point as the kick off to Fall Market!