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THE FIFTH DIMENSION TO PERFORM AT THE AMERICAN HOME FURNISHINGS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CELEBRATION
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 11, 2017 — The legendary musical vocal group The 5th Dimension will perform at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Induction Celebration October 15 during the High Point Market. With their signature harmonies, they will perform such hits as “Up, Up, and Away,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep at All,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Stoned Soul Picnic” and the iconic “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In.”
“Whether you remember their music from the 1960s and ’70s or just appreciate a dynamic performance, The 5th Dimension will entertain you with their incredible vocal range and dazzling showmanship,” says Michael Amini, chairman of the Hall of Fame Foundation board of directors. “The 5th Dimension will kick off a spectacular Induction Celebration at the industry’s biggest networking event where we will be inspired and celebrate leadership at its best.”
The celebration will feature our inaugural keynote speaker, the former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Joining the current 108 members of the Hall of Fame are Donald H. Flanders, Sr ., founder and chairman of Lloyd Flanders, Inc.; Vladimir Kagan , contemporary furniture designer; Samuel Kuo , cofounder and chairman of Samson Holding Ltd.; and Bernard D. Moray , chairman of Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design.
The 5th Dimension’s impressive resume includes more than 20 million records sold worldwide, five number one hits, 22 Top 40 hits and six Grammy Awards. Their performances on some of the world’s most prestigious stages include the Royal Albert Hall in London, Radio City Music Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, Good Morning America and many others. “Up, Up and Away” and “Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In” were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and The 5th Dimension has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Original member and lead vocalist, Florence LaRue is celebrating 50 years with the group. With Willie Williams, Leonard Tucker, Patrice Morris and Floyd Smith, she has put together a show that is fresh and varied, while remaining true to The 5th Dimension’s original recordings.
The Hall of Fame is supported by sponsors of the 2017 Induction Celebration:
• Leadership Speaker Sponsor: Ashley Furniture Industries
• Dinner Table Sponsor: Nourison
• Celebration Sponsors: Samson International and Markor International Home Furnishings
• Entertainment Sponsor: International Market Centers
• Platinum Sponsors: AICO/Amini Innovation Corp.; Berkshire Hathaway Furniture Companies; FurnitureDealer.Net; Global Views; Leggett & Platt, Inc.; ManWah Holdings; Surya; Restonic Mattress Company; and Wayfair
• Gold Sponsors: Klaussner Furniture; L. & J. G. Stickley; Palliser Furniture; and Zenith Global Logistics
• Silver sponsors: City Furniture; Customatic Adjustable Bedz; Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; Genesis Financial Solutions, Inc.; Haverty Furniture Company; Hickory Furniture Mart; HSM Solutions; Karen E. McNeill; Lexington Home Brands; Rooms to Go; Vanguard Furniture; and Vaughan- Bassett Furniture Company.
The Induction Celebration, the industry’s most prestigious event, will again be held at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons. To purchase tickets, visit www.aspiretolead2017.com.
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The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. is an international, industry-wide organization founded to preserve the history of the home furnishings industry and to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry. Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee, and the opportunity to help preserve the history and heritage of the industry. The organization is based in High Point, North Carolina at 202 Neal Place, and can be reached at 336.882.5900.
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