Calendar of shows

Magazine Antiques, April, 2004

April 2-4. Chicago, IL. CHICAGO MODERNISM EXPOSITION & SALE. 1418 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60622. First annual event will feature 60 noted national and international decorative and fine arts dealers presenting all design movements of the 20th Century in room-setting vignettes. Gala preview from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 2 benefits the Architecture & Design Society of the Art Institute of Chicago. Preview tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door and can be reserved by calling (312) 443-4751 or www.archdesignsociety.org Show hours are: Saturday 10-7; Sunday 12-5. Weekend admission $10. For more information call (708) 366-2710 or visit www.dolphinfairs.com

April 15-18. New York, NY. The 44TH ANNUAL NEW YORK ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR offers an extensive selection of rare books from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare to Salinger. The fair opens Thursday, April 15th with a gala preview to benefit the New York Public Library. Hours: Friday noon-8 p.m., Saturday noon-7 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission: $15. (212) 777-5218 and www.sanfordsmith.com

April 15-18. Pittsburgh, PA. THE CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART ANTIQUES SHOW, 44 exhibitors Preview Party, Thursday, April 15, 6-9 p.m., Show hours friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 nooon-5 p.m. Lecture Friday 10:30a.m., Princess Michael of Kent. Managed by Susie McMillian. For information (412) 622-3325.

April 16-17. Philadelphia, PA. ANTIQUES AT THE CENTER (Formerly Philadelphia's Navy Pier Antiques Show.) Located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, 1101 Arch Street. Featuring 130 nationally recognized antiques specialists exhibiting in room-like settings. Presenting antiques including formal and rural furniture, folk art, textiles, metalware, fine art, ceramics, Native American, fine jewelry, oriental rugs, Asian art and ceramics and more. Appraisal Clinic, Saturday 1-3 p.m. On site cafe and shipper. Sponsored by Philadelphia Magazine. Show Hours: Friday 10-7; Saturday 9-5. Show Manager, Frank Gaglio, Barn Star Productions. Show phone: (215) 418-5500. For information call (845) 876-0616 or www.barnstar.com

April 16-18. Suburban Chicago, IL. CHICAGO O'HARE SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018. Dolphin Promotions presents the Midwest's largest quality antiques event--200 select dealers from the U.S., Canada, and Europe showcasing fine antique furniture, silver, porcelain, bronzes, jewelry, textiles, paintings, and more. Show hours: Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Weekend admission $10; includes free parking. For information, call (708) 366-2710 or www.dolphinfairs.com

April 16-18. Philadelphia, PA. SEVENTH ANNUAL CENTER CITY ANTIQUES SHOW. 23rd Street Armory (between Market and Chestnut), blocks from Philadelphia Antiques Show. "Fine, fresh, affordable antiques for the American collector". Period formal and country furniture; ceramics; quilts; paintings, prints; early folk art; weathervanes; garden, appropriate accessories. Friday, 12-6 p.m. ($15); Saturday, 10-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10-4 p.m. ($10) include unlimited returns. Cafe onsite/Free shuttle. Barry M. Cohen, Manager, b4rTIME, Inc. (703) 914-1268. Show phone: (703) 862-0914.

April 16-18. Glencoe, IL. CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN--ANTIQUES & GARDEN FAIR. 100 of the finest and most exciting garden antiques dealers and exhibitors of fine garden furnishings from the United States and Great Britain will gather at the Chicago Botanic Garden--Antiques & Garden Fair. An extraordinary selection of garden, porch and terrace furniture, garden statuary and ornaments, fountains and gazebos, as well as gardening tools, books, and orchids will be available for purchase. Nationally known experts and authors including Barbara Milo Ohrbach, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli will offer insightful presentations on collecting and using a variety of antiques. Talks and demonstrations will be offered throughout the weekend. The show opens with a spectacular Preview on Thursday, April 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. For Fair and Preview information or tickets call 847-835-8326, or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/antiques. Show hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Chicago Botanic Garden is located on Lake Cook Road in Glencoe, Ill., approximately 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. For information, Stella Show Mgmt. Co. 212-255-0020 or www.stellashows.com.

April 17-20. Philadelphia, PA. THE PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOW is the premier American antiques and decorative arts show in the country. The show features the nation's leading antiques dealers and offers a wide and varied schedule of events. A special loan exhibit highlights the proud heritage of our country's 18th- and 19th-century firemen with incredible artifacts. For more information, visit www.philaantiques.com or call (215) 387-3500.

April 24-25. New Prague, MN. The 28th NEW PRAGUE ANTIQUE SHOW celebrates with 44 by invitation only dealers from 7 states selling a wonderful mixture of period furniture and collectibles, fine jewelry, glass, pottery, china, toys, American brilliant cut glass, lighting, carousel horses, western items, art, Americana, oriental rugs, early brasses, Black Forest wood carvings, children's items, vintage garden, Japanese wedding kimonos and a plethora of unique items. New Prague Community Center, 100 12th Street, NW. Hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Czech and German food served by Lakeside Supper Club. 45 minutes from Minneapolis. Admission $4. For more information call: (952) 475-1126.