How fortunate we are to have such a luxurious and welcoming space! Expressing appreciation to our loyal customers and greeting new ones to the Dakota showroom through enlightening and entertaining special events has been a joy. Giving back to the community which enables Dakota to thrive, both on a local and global level, has been an integral element in creating meaningful special occasions. Since its inception Dakota Design Center has opened its doors for various events, many which were fundraisers for worthy causes. Dakota continues to influence the world of design, introduce new concepts and ideas and pay it forward by generating interest and revenue for causes that affect us all.

Please Pre-Register for "The Inspiration Expo" presented by the Dakota Design Center on March 24th from 10AM-6PM by clicking this link.

For more information about the experts, seminars and classes offered at "The Inspiration Expo" on March 24th, please follow Dakota on Facebook.

Read about some of Dakota Design Center's past events.

Couture, Décor & Cocktails September 2011
fashion show of cocktail, evening & bridal couture designs by Runway Couture runwaycouture@optonline.net
hair & make-up artistry by Salon Nouveau www.salonnouveauli.com
hors d'oeuvres & wine by Left Coast Kitchen & Cocktails www.lckny.com
bridal showcase
raffles & donations to benefit 1in9/Hewlett House
www.1in9.com, www.hewletthouse.org

Customer Appreciation Event May 2011
Musical entertainment by Jilly Live
www.jtalvemusic.com, coilgirl@gmail.com
gourmet Hors d'oeuvres by the Heavenly Chef
heavenlychef@gmail.com

Heavenly Chef Showcase May 2011
taste, see & smell current catering trends
sample new menu items
heavenlychef@gmail.com

L.I. Pulse Magazine Cover Party April 2011
Musical entertainment by Jilly Live
www.jtalvemusic.com, coilgirl@gmail.com

Designer Seminar March 2011
Talking Trends, Concepts & Colors
Q&A about design dilemmas & solutions

Ladies Night to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2010
gourmet Hors d'oeuvres by the Heavenly Chef
vendors of clothing, accessories, handbags, kitchen wares, jewelry, cosmetics & home décor
raffle revenue which benefited 1in9/Hewlett House
www.1in9.com, www.hewletthouse.org

Brighten the Life of a Child March 2010
silent auction of student created "one of a kind" lamps
performance by Carlos Bermundez, child actor
performance by Yarik Panko, piano prodigy
auction revenue which benefited Children International
www.children.org

The Way to Green March 2009
save $ and the Planet One Good Design at a Time
gourmet Hors d'oeuvres by Gourmet Tastings
author appearance "Dreaming Green" creators of the 1st all green townhouse
leading experts on energy alternatives, sustainable & recyclable materials, eco-friendly kitchens & baths, low impact appliances

Ladies Night to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 2008
vendors of clothing, accessories, handbags, kitchen wares, jewelry, cosmetics & home décor
raffle revenue which benefited Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
gourmet Hors d'oeuvres by the Heavenly Chef
heavenlychef@gmail.com
www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer

A Feast for the Senses April 2007
unveiling "Kitchen of the Year"
gourmet Hors d'oeuvres by the Heavenly Chef
meet the area's leading designers and craftsmen
learn from experts through seminars and demonstrations in granite and stone fabrication, faux finishing, floral arrangement, home theater, architectural drafting and permit requisition, landscape design, closet systems, etc...