Calendar of shows

Magazine Antiques, Nov, 2004

November 5-6. York. PA. 11th ANNUAL YORK COUNTY CLASSIC ANTIQUES SHOW. York Expo Center--Memorial Hall West. 100 dealers in room settings offering American country and formal furniture, early folk art, paintings, textiles, china and pottery, silver, period accessories, and more. Early Buyers Preview, Friday 7-10 a.m., $20; General Admission, Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $8. Managed by Barry M. Cohen. Indoor setting, free parking, good food. Information: b4time@cox.net. 703-914-1268.

November 5-7. White Plains, NY, WHITE PLAINS ANTIQUES SHOW, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY. 40 quality exhibitors featuring 18th & 19th century American, English, French, Swedish and Continental furniture and accessories. Among the highlights are tea caddies and boxes, antique & estate jewelry, carpets, tapestries, paintings, silver, fireplace accessories and more. Something for everyone. Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission Friday only. Advance: 914-698-3442. Show #914-949-6236. www.wendyantiquesshows.com

November 11-14. Boston, Massachusetts, 8th ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FINE ART SHOW (BIFAS), at The Boston Center for The Arts, 539 Tremont Street. Forty outstanding fine art galleries from the United States and Europe, from traditional to contemporary. Gala Preview benefits the Project Discovery programs of the Bank of America Celebrity Series, Thursday evening, November 11, $100. Weekend Show: Friday, 1 p.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 13, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sunday, 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 at the door, children under 12 free. Free lectures, valet and discount parking are available. Cafe catered by Tables of Content. Call Fusco & Four at 617-787-2637 or visit www.FineArtBoston.com.

November 11-14. Chicago, IL. THE CITY SHOW, ANTIQUES & ART FOR URBAN LIVING. A select group of top antiques dealers will exhibit fine quality furniture and decorative arts from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. With an eye for urban living. The City Show will offer collections of furniture, art, silver, glass, jewelry and more at Germania Place, an historic Chicago Landmark building. Preview party, to benefit the Chicago Historical Society's Costume Council, November 11, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Tickets: $250, $150. Show Hours: November 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; November 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; November 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $10 at door; 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago, (847) 275-7699.

November 13-14 and 20-21. New York City, TRIPLE PIER ANTIQUES SHOW. 600 Antiques Dealers each weekend selling 17th to 20th century furniture, art and objects. Traditional and cutting edge. Preview dealer booths on line Fridays, 7 p.m. at www.stellashows.com. Opening Fridays to the trade at 4 p.m., $35. Folk Art, Silver, Ceramics, Paintings, Prints, Porcelains, Glass, Textiles, Collectibles, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern. Vintage Fashions, Jewelry, Books, Americana, Arts & Crafts Period, Asian, Garden, Architectural, Rustic & more. Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 88, 90 & 92, 48th to 55th St. & 12th Ave., NYC. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Stella Show Mgmt. Co. 212-255-0020.

November 19, 20, 21, 2004. Alexandria, VA. HISTORIC ALEXANDRIA ANTIOUES SHOW. Forty-four dealers from fifteen states and England will offer the best of the best in 17th to 19th C. American, English and Continental furniture; tall clocks; fine art; ceramics; jewelry and silver; early glass and brassware; Oriental rugs; folk art and Shaker goods; ship models and barometers; garden furniture, and much more. A Gala Preview Party and Cocktail Buffet will be held on Thursday, November 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. A guided tour of the show and reception are the highlights of a Young Collectors Evening on Saturday, November 20, 5-7 p.m. Held at the Holiday Inn, 625 First St., hours are Friday, 11-8. Saturday, 11-7; and Sunday 12-5. General admission is $12. The show benefits the Historic Alexandria Foundation. For information and reservations: 703-549-5811 or 410-961-5121. www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com.

November 20, 2004. Wethersfield, CT. WETHERSFIELD ANTIQUES SHOW. Fourth annual show, sponsored by Wethersfield Historical Society and Friends of the Fountain, at Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street, Wethersfield, CT, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission $6.00, $5.00 with coupon. 46 dealers with quality antiques in room settings, free afternoon lecture by Josh Lane, Asst. Curator of Furniture at Historic Deerfield, lunch room, free parking. Early Buying on Friday, November 19, 4-6 p.m. $10. Benefit Preview Party Friday, November 19, 7-9 p.m. $25. Information, (860) 529-7656.

November 26-28. Washington, D.C. THE 27th ANNUAL TOWN & COUNTRY WASHINGTON, D.C. ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE "Treasures & Pleasures of Christmas" Will be held at The Lab School of Washington Located at 4759 Reservoir Road N.W. Show Hours are Friday 11-8 Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 11-5 There will be Wine & Music Friday Night from 6-8 Show admission is $12 and is good for repeated entry Tea Room during show hours Show Entrance & Parking are on Whitehaven Parkway off Foxhall Rd the show Telephone is 202-454-2241-Prior to show call Carol Klapper Producer at 703-780-9200 This Holiday show will offer Fine Furniture, Clocks, Silver, Paintings, Prints, Maps, Music Boxes, Russian Icons, Bronzes, Chinese Export, Linens, American Art Pottery, Jewelry, Carpets, Chinese Antiquities, European Ceramics, Fine Leather Bindings, Library Accessories, Walking Sticks, Black Forest Carvings and more all displayed in room settings.