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March 11-13, 2005. Lexington, KY. LEXINTON ANTIQUES AND GARDEN SHOW. The theme of the show this year is 50 Years of Preservation in the Bluegrass in honor of the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. The show will showcase 18th, 19th, and 20th century furniture, paintings, porcelains, and estate jewelry as well as containing a garden tent with 7,000 square feet of fabulous gardens, design and landscaping ideas, and outdoor furnishings and accessories. Workshops and lectures will be offered during the entire weekend. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. Gates open Friday and Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-4. For more information, please contact Tracee de Hahn at (859) 253-0362.

March 12 & 13, 2005. Hartford, CT. THE 32nd ANNUAL CONNECTICUT SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW, CT Expo Center; 265 Rev. Moody Overpass, off I-91, Exit 33. This show of 64 exhibitors is rated best in the nation for consistently honest displays of fine, authentic, exclusively American furniture to 1840 and appropriate decorative accessories. Lectures and booth talks on Saturday and Sunday. Benefits the Haddam Historical Society. Saturday, 10-5, Sunday 10-4. Forbes & Turner Shows, (207) 767-3967 or www.forbesandturner.com.

March 17-20, 2005. Williamsburg, VA. WALSINGHAM FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW. Featuring quality antiques, garden wares, gifts and more. Elegant Thursday night preview, nationally known lectures, new auto show, Saturday night gala, professional floral interpretations. For information contact www.walsinghamflowerandgardenshow.org or (757) 345-2116.

March 18-20, 2005. Charleston, SC. CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES SHOW. The 2nd annual Charleston International Antiques Show features 33 of the world's most preeminent dealers showcasing period furnishings and decorative pieces. This event will coincide with the College of Charleston Antiques Symposium and the Festival of Houses and Gardens. Special events include March 17th Preview Party, March 18th Young Collectors' Soiree, Lecture Luncheon Series March 18th-20th, Exclusive Collector's Circle cocktails on High Battery and Collector's Circle clubroom. Show hours: Friday, 10-5:30, Saturday, 10-6, Sunday, 12-4; guided group tours and book signings daily. This show benefits the preservation efforts of Historic Charleston Foundation. For more information, call (843) 722-3405 visit www.cias2005.com.

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