Calendar of shows

July 10-14. Brimfield, MA. BRIMFIELD'S HEART-O-THE-MART. Opens, 9 am Wednesday July 10th for over 600 dealers of antiques & collectibles from across the USA and abroad. Part of Brimfield's famous 4000 exhibitor outdoor antique and collectible extravaganza which Antiques and the Arts Weekly labeled "The mother of all outdoor antique shows that opens to massive crowds and an avalanche of sales." Other dates in 2002: September 11-15. For further information visit our web site at www.brimfield-hotm.com, or contact Tracey Healy at (413) 245-9556, fax (413) 2453542. Don't miss this one!

July 11-14. Bridgehampton, Long Island, NY 4TH ANNUAL HAMPTON'S FINE ART & MODERNISM SHOW, Bridgehampton Community House, Montauk Highway. Benefit Preview, Thurs. Evening, July 11th, 6-8pm. Show opens: Fri: 10am-6pm.; Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 10am-5pm

July 18. Portland, ME. ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE. Featuring 85 selected exhibitors of Authentic American Antiques. Thursday July 18 at the Portland Elks Club, located exactly one mile from the MADA Show on Route 22. Early Buyers 7am-10am, $10. General Admission 10am-5pm, $5. Managed by: Nan Gurley (207) 625-3577.

July 18-21. Bridgehampton, Long Island, NY 11th ANNUAL HAMPTON'S SUMMER ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW & SALE, Bridgehampton Community House, Montauk Highway. East End Hospice Benefit Preview Thurs. July 18th, 6-8pm. Show Opens: Friday 10am-6pm.; Sat 10am-6pm.; Sun 10am-5pm.

August 2-4. Nantucket, MA. THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION AUGUST ANTIQUES SHOW Preview party August 1, 5:30-8pm. Located at Nantucket High School, 10 Surfside Road. Show hours: 10am-5pm. Managed by the Antiques Council. Sponsored by The Whittier Trust Company To inquire about benefactor, patron events and lecture by Leigh and Leslie Keno, please call (508) 228-1894, ext. 130.

August 6. Deerfield, NH. THE 8TH ANNUAL AMERICANA CELEBRATION ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE. 125 selected exhibitors of Authentic American Antiques. Tuesday August 6th at the Deerfield Fairgrounds--20 miles east of Manchester on Route 43. Early buyers 8-10am; admission $20. General admission 10am-4pm is $6. Managed by: Nan Gurley (207) 625-3577.

August 5-7. Bay Head, NJ. 50TH ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE AT ST. PAUL'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Bridge and West Lake Avenues. Preview & Dessert Aug. 5, 7-9pm, $25 donation includes admission for Tuesday & Wednesday Inside 19 dealers (furniture, linens, jewelry, glass). Inside donation $5.00. Outside Manasquan River Artists' Guild, Boutique, Jewelry. Luscious lunch served 'til 3p.m. "Coffee and...." for early visitors. Near beach, motels, train station, A/C inside.

August 8-10. Manchester, NH. 45TH ANNUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION ANTIQUES SHOW, NEW ENGLAND'S PREMIERE SUMMER SHOW. 65 Outstanding exhibitors will offer their finest antiques displayed in room settings. The show will be held at the center of New Hampshire Holiday Inn, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH. Air-conditioned, on site shipper, Visa & Master Card available. Thursday & Friday 10AM-8PM, Saturday, 10AM-4PM. Admission is $10 on Thursday $8 on Friday and Saturday (Includes re-entry everyday). For show Information or to request our 2002 Show brochure call (603) 563-7180. Hotel Reservations (603) 625-1000 (request NH show rates). Website: www.nhada.org

August 9-11. Santa Fe, NM. THE 19TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE ETHNOGRAPHIC ART SHOW, Sweeney Center. Where better to go antiquing than America's oldest city? Specialty show features museum quality Spanish Colonial, Pre-Columbian, Asian, African, Oceanic, ant tribal art from around the world. 170 booths. Friday evening preview $50. Saturday & Sunday $10. For information & show newspaper, contact Whitehawk at (505) 992-8929 or email: whitehawk02@hotmail.com

August 12-14. Santa Fe, NM. THE 24TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL ANTIQUE INDIAN ART SHOW, Sweeney Center. The oldest & largest Antique Indian Art Show in the country Any serious collector or dealer of Indian art won't miss this specialty show. Important historic Native American artifacts. Preview Monday evening, August 12, $50. Tuesday & Wednesday $10. For more information & show newspaper, contact Whitehawk at (505) 992-8929 or email: whitehawk02@hotmail.com

August 15-17. Blue Hill, ME. ACADEMY ANTIQUES SHOW. Maine's prestigious annual summer show features outstanding dealers with a wide range of quality antiques. Thursday and Friday August 15th and 16th, 10-6pm; Saturday August 17th, 10-Spin. Admission $6.00. Luncheon available. George Stevens Academy, Union Street (Route 177). For more information please call (207) 374-5026.

September 5-8. Houston, TX. HOUSTON ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (HADA) 2002 FALL SHOW AND SALE. At the George R. Brown Convention Center. Over 150 dealers from across the country. Largest show in the Southwest. Tickets $9 for all four days, Thursday-Sunday. For information, call 713-764-HADA (4232).

September 18-23. New York, NY THE ALL FAIR INTERNATIONAL FINE & DECORATIVE ARTS. Jacob Javits Center. America's most exciting international event encompassing antiquities to the modern era. Exhibitor applications and information www.ifae.com, tel: 772-220-2690, fax: 772-220-3180.