Calendar of shows

Magazine Antiques, May, 2003

HISTORIC HOUSES, LANDMARKS & MUSEUMS THE MIDWEST

Calendar of Shows for May 2003

OHIO

YOUNGSTOWN: The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., 44502. The Butler Institute of American Art is the first structure in the United States built specifically to house a collection of American art. Founded in 1919, The Butler is one of the nation's most renowned museums of American art. The museum, housed in a classically designed monument of Georgian and Carrara marble, is itself considered an architectural masterpiece and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tuesday-Saturday: 11-4, Sunday. noon-4. Closed Monday and major holidays. Telephone: (330) 743-1711. Fax: (330) 743-9567. Please visit our website: http://wwwbutlexnrt.com

ILLINOIS

OAK PARK: The Ernest Hemingway Birthplace, 339 Oak Park Avenue, and The Hemingway Museum, 200 N. Oak Park Avenue, 60302. The Hemingway campus includes the restored Victorian home where Ernest lived for the first 6 years of his life, and the Musuem which explores his life, highlighting the first 20 years: his family experiences, education, love of the outdoors and involvement in WWI. Hours: Sunday-Friday l0pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. Telephone: (708) 848-2222.

SPRINGFIELD: Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site, 301 East Lawrence Ave., 62704. One of the best preserved and most complete of Frank Lloyd Wright's early "Prairie" houses. Designed by Wright for Springfield socialite Susan Lawrence Dana. Little has been changed since its construction in 1902-04, the house has over 100 pieces of original Wright- designed furniture, 250 art-glass doors and windows and nearly 200 light fixtures and skylights. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 9-4, closed Monday and Tuesday Telephone: (217) 782-6776. Fax: (217)788-9450. Website: www.dama-thomashouse.org and www.sumacshop.com

MISSOURI

ST. LOUIS: Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, One Fine Arts Drive, 63110. The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the nation's leading comprehensive art museums. Its collections include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Areas of notable depth include Oceanic art, preColumbian art, ancient Chinese bronzes, and European and American art of the late 19th century and 20th century with particular strength in German painting. Telephone: (314) 721-0072. Website: www.slam.org

MICHIGAN

MUSKEGON: Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Muskegon County Museum, corner of W Webster Ave. & Sixth St. (business route U.S. 31 South), 49440. Built in 1889, the homes of Muskegon's most famous lumber barons, Charles H. Hackly and Thomas Hume, feature lavish woodcarving, outstanding stenciling, marvelous stained glass and period furnishings in the highest tradition of Victorian Decorative Arts. The Site is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been rated by AM as "One of Michigan's best examples of Victorian Homes." The City Barn features exhibits, a small theater and the Museum Store. Guided Tours: May I to October 31, Wednesday--Sunday Also special Holiday Tours. Toll free phone: 888843-5661. Website: www.muskgegonmuseum.org.

INDIANA

INDIANAPOLIS: President Benjamin Harrison Home. The 1875 Italianate Victorian Home of our 23rd U.S. President (1889-1893) is located in the historic "Old Northside Neighborhood" and figured prominently in Harrison's campaign. This beautifully preserved three-level residence is a national historic landmark and holds many of the paintings, furniture and other artifacts belonging to the Harrisons. Guided Tours reflect the Victorian period and highlight the deep political traditions within the Harrison family The award-winning reconstructed carriage house features an extensive women's suffrage exhibit, "Bustles to Ballots." Tours every half hour: Monday-Satueday 10-3:30, Sunday 12:30-3:30 (Sunday hours apply to July August and December). Closed 1st three weeks in January and major holidays. Telephone: (317) 631-1888. Fax: (317) 632-5488. E-mail: harrison@surf-ici.com Website: www.presidentbenjaminharrison.org

May 3. Hamptons, Sagaponack, Long Island, NY. 8th ANNUAL SAGAPONACK OUTDOORS ANTIQUES SHOW Old Stove Pub, Montauk Highway. Beautiful Spot along Route 27. East End Hospice Early Buying Benefit Preview 9am, Admission $10.00. Show Hours: 10am-5pm, Admission $6.00 Rain or Shine/Outdoor-Under Festive Tents. www.hamptonsantiques.com

May 9 & 10. York, PA. New Show! York County Classic Antiques Show. York Fairgrounds. 65 select dealers. Formal and rural American and English furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings, folk art, and more. Opening Preview: Friday 9-1lam. Hours: Friday 11am-6pm: Saturday 10am-6pm. (443) 623-5739. Managed by b4rtime@cox.net

May 9-14. New York, NY. INTERNATIONAL FINE ART FAIR. Seventh Regiment Armory, Park Avenue at 67th, New York. Daily 11am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Paintings, drawings and sculpture from the Renaissance to the 1960's by European and American artists. Loan Exhibition: American Art Treasurcs from The Newark Museum.

May 14-18. Brimfield, MA. HEART-O-THE-MART. Opens 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 14th for over 600 dealers of antiques and collectibles from across the USA and abroad. Part of Brimfield's famous 4000 exhibitor outdoor extravaganxa which Antiques and The Arts Weekly labeled "the mother of all outdoor antique shows that opens to massive crowds and an avalanche of sales." 2003 dates: May 14th-18th, July 9th-13th & September 3rd-7th. For further information visit our website at www.brimfield-hotm.com or contact Tracey Healy @413-245-9556; fax @413-245-3542. Don't miss this One!!