American Craft Council Charlotte Show 2003 The most distinctive fine craft show in America returns to Charlotte for the 9th year. More than 225 of the nation’s premier, jury-selected artists will present one-of-a-kind and limited-edition works. You’ll find a wide variety of fine craft, jewelry, wearable art, quilts, baskets, toys and furniture, as well as sculptural and functional works of glass, ceramics, metal, wood, paper, and decorative fiber. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to purchase exceptional crafts and meet the artists who create them. Charlotte Convention Center 501 South College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Dates and Show Hours Friday, December 12 (10 am-8 pm) Saturday, December 13 (10 am-6 pm) Sunday, December 14 (10 am-4 pm) Benefit Gala Together with Child Care Resources, Inc. (CCRI), the American Craft Council will host the fifth annual “Little Wonders” benefit 6 pm-9:30 pm, Friday, December 12. Proceeds benefit CCRI, a non-profit, child-care resource and referral agency. For benefit information, please call 704-376-6697. Admission $ 8 per person $14 two-day pass $25 Introductory new membership. Children under 12 free American Craft Council members free. $1.00 off coupon Information: 800-836-3470 Press Release Travel Information Discount airfare and accommodations are available through Travel Planners, the official travel agency for all American Craft Council Shows. Contact Travel Planners at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660. To access the Travel Planners Web site for on-line reservations, use either Internet Explorer or Netscape 6.0. Driving Directions From I-85 North or South: take I-77 South to 277 John Belk Freeway exit 9B. Take College Street exit 1E (2nd exit). The Charlotte Convention Center is the first building on the right, at the corner of College and Stonewall Streets. From I-77 North or South: take 277 John Belk Freeway exit 9B. Take College Street exit 1E (2nd exit). The Charlotte Convention Center is the first building on the right, at the corner of College and Stonewall Streets. Other information is available on these sites: Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau Charlotte Convention Center