Weekly Tourism News | September 16th-23rd, 2021
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In This Issue:
- Visit High Point Recruits HPU Intern, Olivia Lender!
- Eat Drink Triad - Burger Week!
- COVID-19 Safety For Your Company - What Businesses Need To Know Now
- Meet The Designers
- Museum Celebrates John Coltrane's Birthday With "Chasing Trane" Documentary
- HPU Announces Fall Community Enrichment Series
- 11th Annual Unity Festival
- Fitz And The Tantrums - Free Community Concert
- HPU Named No. 1 Again By US News & World Report
- Job Opportunities
- 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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Visit High Point Recruits HPU Intern, Olivia Lender!
Olivia Lender will be completing her mini fall internship with the Visit High Point team. She comes to us from High Point University, where she will graduate in May 2023 with a Human Relations Major as well as Psychology. As an intern for Visit High Point, Olivia will be assisting with creative content including blogs and itineraries, as well as updating industry partner listings. If she reaches out to you, please offer her a warm welcome!
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Eat Drink Triad - Burger Week!
Sunday, September 19th - Saturday, September 25th
Burger Week is just around the corner! Participating restaurants across the Triad have prepared a unique and delicious "off the menu" burger available for one week only, starting Sunday. Support our High Point Restaurants and eat, drink and vote online for your favorite burger! The champion will be presented with a trophy and bragging rights!
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Black Powder Smokehouse featuring:
The Smoke House Burger
100% ground hereford brisket patty topped with smoked pork belly burnt ends, cowboy candy, aged tillamook white cheddar, crispy fried onions and their smokehouse sauce on a house baked chalua infused brioche bun.
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East Coast Wild Wings featuring:
The Teriyaki Jalapeno Burger
Two seasoned quarter-pound angus beef patties stacked with tomato, crisp lettuce, mayo, their signature teri-ginger, diced jalapeno and pineapple bits, and provolone cheese on a lightly toasted bun served with freshly sliced potato chips.
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Giannos featuring:
The Giannos Burger
8oz of blended certified angus beef and pancetta, fried egg, pork belly, avocado basil cream and provolone.
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J&S Cafeteria featuring:
The Carolina Smokehouse Burger
100% fresh double smash burger with boar & castle sauce, tomato, lettuce, cheddar and a hand-battered onion ring served on a brioche bun.
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Sweet Old Bill's featuring:
The Slob AKA The Big Messy Burger
80/20 ground chuck burger stuffed with fontina cheese, topped with pork belly, swiss cheese, tobacco onions, lettuce and tomato with a garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun.
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COVID-19 Safety For Your Company - What Businesses Need To Know Now
Tuesday, September 21st | 10am
Staying safe at work is more important than ever and Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce has you covered! Get looped in on the latest legislation, insights and opportunities you should know for your business.
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Meet The Designers
Tuesday, September 21st | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Join Business High Point - Chamber of Commerce as they celebrate 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.
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Museum Celebrates John Coltrane's Birthday With "Chasing Trane" Documentary
Thursday, September 23rd | 7pm
Thursday, September 23rd marks what would have been the 95th birthday of High Point jazz musician John Coltrane. The High Point Museum is celebrating with a showing of the documentary "Chasing Trane." The 2016 film includes commentary from Denzel Washington, Carlos Santana, Common, Dr. Cornell West, President Bill Clinton and others.
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HPU Announces Fall Community Enrichment Series
High Point University invites the community to campus for an exciting lineup of cultural events. The fall schedule includes a variety of exhibits, speakers, art, music and theater performances. The first performance will take place September 30th-October 2nd with the Annual Fall Dance Concert.
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11th Annual Unity Festival
October 9th | 12pm-4pm
Save the date for the 11th Annual Unity Festival, spearheaded by the work of Washington Street Business Association, Hayden-Harman Foundation, DRLtoons, and The MIND Group. The event will include live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, a kid zone and so much more. The purpose is to celebrate the legacy of Washington Street and promote future opportunites and growth throughout the district.
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Fitz And The Tantrums - Free Community Concert
Friday, October 15th | 7pm
One of the hottest bands in America is coming to High Point! As a way to kick off Fall Market, 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. As a special thank you to their guests and the community, High Point Market Authority and partners are fully sponsoring the event - meaning if you have a Market pass or you're a Triad resident - you can get in free!
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HPU Named No. 1 Again By US News & World Report
Congratulations to High Point University, who has been named the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South for a decade by U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges." In the 2022 edition, HPU has also been named No. 1 Most Innovative for the seventh consecutive year and recognized in several other categories.
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Visit High Point can use some extra hands in the Visitor Center assisting furniture shoppers, designers, visitors, meetings, events and our staff. If you know of someone who is a natural ambassador for High Point, please pass along these two immediate opportunities.
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Visitor Information Specialist I
Individual must be knowledgeable to assist visitors on basic events, hospitality, points of interests and direction to an overall positive tourism experience in High Point.
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Visitor Information Specialist II
Individual must have extensive background in the home furnishings industry + foundational customer service knowledge to assist basic tourism-related inquiries.
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High Point Arts Council
Full-Time Office Manager
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The High Point Arts Council seeks to hire a full-time Office Manager for the Arts Council located in the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street, High Point, NC 27260. The Office Manager reports to the Executive Director. This position maintains the donor database, policies and financial records.
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Theatre Art Galleries
Director Of Education/Lead Teacher
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Theatre Art Galleries is looking to hire a Director of Education/Lead Teacher. This non-profit visual arts organization has been based in the High Point Theatre since 1975. Their mission is to provide exhibits and educational opportunities for the entire community.
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High Point Rockers
Employment/Internship Opportunities
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Looking for an exciting job in the fast-paced world of professional sports?! Join the High Point Rockers and be a part of the future of baseball in High Point.
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Giannos Of High Point
Multiple Positions Available
Giannos is now hiring experienced and reliable staff members to join the team! They are specifically looking for To Go Servers, Servers, Hosts, and Server Assistants.
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High Point Bloggers and YouTubers To Follow
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Rockers Rinse Power in Extra Innings
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Johnny Fields gained his third walk-off play of the year in leading the High Point Rockers to a 7-6 win in 10 innings over West Virginia in front of 2,176 Friday night at Truist Point.
Read more
www.highpointrockers.com
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History Hindsights from the High Point Museum
In March 1900, Joe Jackson was sentenced to the State Penitentiary for obtaining goods under false pretenses in Cary, North Carolina. Astonishingly, even under these circumstances, he managed to enlist the aid of well-meaning benefactors again:...
Read more
www.highpointnc.gov
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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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