Calendar of shows

Magazine Antiques, Jan, 2003

January 2003 Calendar of Shows

January 9-12. Washington, D.C. THE 48th WASHINGTON ANTIQUES SHOW will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Placido and Marta Domingo are the Honorary Chairmen of this event, a benefit for The Thrift Shop Charities, which will showcase forty-five premier dealers in fine and decorative arts. At a luncheon on January 9, Dr. Geza von Habsburg, a renowned authority on Faberge and Russian art, will speak on 'Treasures of the Tsars-Russian Gold Boxes from Peter the Great to Nicholas II." General admission is $12 including catalogue. For information and reservations call (202)-965-0640 and visit our website www.washingtonantiques.org

January 10-12. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. FT., LAUDERDALE ANTIQUES WORLD 2003, FL Lauderdale Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd. Hours: Friday 12-8, Saturday 12-7, Sunday 12-6; admission $8, good for all 3 days. Children under 12 free. Ft. Lauderdale's largest antiques extravaganza with 200 international exhibitors. Antiques World is distinguished by its many room-setting displays, and attracts large numbers of interior designers & home decorators. A wide range of period furniture, including English, Victorian, and country, in addition to decorative antique accessories ranging in price from $10 to $10,000. Antiques World benefits the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens.

January 10-12. Palm Beach, FL PALM BEACH WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW Crowne Plaza Hotel, West Palm Beach. Highly diversified show featuring over 50 dealers of renown with emphasis on period furniture and accessories, fine art, items for the serious collector, the designer and more. Hours Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11-6. Admission $12. Reception & Preview party Thursday, January 9, 6-9pm. Lecture theme will be "Gracious Grandeur: The Heritage of Palm Beach," Friday 10am, Bunny Williams "Creating Beautiful Rooms;" 2pm, Jane Day "Palaces in Paradise: The Architecture of Maurice Fatio;" Saturday 10am, "Glorious Historical Gardens of Palm Beach" Michelle Driscoll Alioto and 2pm "Grand Dames" by Shannon Donnelly. For reservations for preview or lecture call Zita Waters Bell Mgmt. (561) 483-4047.

January 16-19. New York, NY. THE 4th ANNUAL NEW YORK CERAMICS FAIR at the National Academy of Design, 1083 5th Ave & 89th St. 40 Select International Dealers offering ceramies, glass & enamels. Fair Hours; Thursday--Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-6, admission $15. For more information please call 301-933.6994.

January 16-19. New York, NY. THE AMERICAN ANTIQUES SHOW 2003. A benefit for the American Folk Art Museum, to be held at the Metropolitan Pavillion, 125 West 18th St, NYC. Gala preview January 15. Hours: Thursday & Friday 11-9, Saturday 11-8, Sunday 12-5.

January 16-18. New York, NY. ANTIQUES MANHATTAN. "The Smart Show to Shop." 30 dealers specializing in formal and rural American antiques and exceptional early decorative accessories. 135 West 18th St. Next door to The American Antiques Show. Show phone: (646) 230-9553. Managed by b4rTIME, Inc., b4rtime@earthlink.net, information call (703) 914-1268.

January 17, 18 & 19. New York, NY. ANTIQUES AT THE ARMORY Diverse, high-energy and innovative describes Antiques at the Armory in Gramercy Park, Lexington Ave & 26th St. Young up-and-coming dealers work hard to be included in this event and bring some of the freshest, best quality and best-priced merchandise that you'll sce this weekend. Complimentary shutde to TAAS, The Winter Antiques Show, and Antiques at the Piers. Show hours: Friday & Saturday, 11-8pm, Sunday 11-5. For more information, Stella Show Mgrnt. Co, (212) 255-0020; www.stellashows.com

January 17, 18, 19. Annapolis, MD. 33rd. ANNUAL ANNAPOLIS HERITAGE ANTIQUES SHOW Celebrating its 33rd year, the Annapolis Heritage Antiques Show will feature dealers from 13 states and England with American and English period furniture and clocks; paintings and watercolors; Chinese export, Staffordshire, majolica, and Quimper, Oriental rugs, antique linens, laces and textiles; jewelry and silver; children's and illustrated books; scientific instruments and marine antiques; folk art and Shaker items; garden ornament, and much more. Special events include a Gala Preview Party on Thursday, January 16, 7-9pm, and oral appraisals of antiques on Friday and Saturday, 11am to 4pm. The show will be held at the National Guard Armory, Hudson St. off West St., outside of Annapolis in Parole. General admission is $8. Hours are Friday and Saturday, 11-6, Sunday 12-5. Lunch is available daily. The show benefits London Town Foundation, a historic site overlooking the South River, home to the last remaining structure of the l ost colonial town of London and an ongoing archaeological search. Far information on special events, call London Town Foundation, (410) 222-1919, or request a show brochure on www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com - (410) 961-5121.

January 17-26. New York, NY 49th ANNUAL WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW a benefit for East Side House Settlement in the South Bronx at the Seventh Regiment Armory, 67th St & Park Aye, NYC. Opening Night Party January 16th. The Loan exhibition is American Dreams, American Visions: The Collections of Shelburne Museum. Tickets $16 (includes catalogue). Hours: Daily: Noon-8:30pm, Sundays & Thursdays: Noon-6pm. For information call (718) 292-7392.