Special Events and Lecture Series
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Spring 2009
Thursday, April 30
Opening Night Preview Party
Benefiting the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Be among the first to tour one of the world’s most impressive exhibitions of objet d'arte. Complete with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, explore this impressive collection of antiques and fine art in style! Tickets start at $150. To purchase tickets, visit www.ric.org/antiquesfair.
5–5:30 p.m. • RIC VIP Private Preview
Open to those who purchase Connoisseur level tickets. Tickets are $500 per person.
5:30–8 p.m. • RIC Preview Party
Open to those who purchase Connoisseur, Benefactor or Patron level tickets.
8–10 p.m. • Open to Artropolis VIP Card Holders and those who purchased Art Chicago Preview Night Tickets. To purchase tickets to the Art Chicago Preview, visit www.artchicago.com.
Friday, May 1
Martha Stewart Keynote Presentation • 10 a.m.
Martha Stewart—media maven and home and garden extraordinaire—gives her take on the world of design, as no one else can. A long-time antiques enthusiast and collector, Martha’s unique perspective and impeccable taste will offer everyone—from seasoned designers to novice collectors—a fresh outlook on both old and new objet d’art, tying everything together with style.
R.S.V.P. here or call 312.527.6885.
Photo by Scott Duncan.
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My Favorite Things—Designer Trend Watch! • 11 a.m.
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Be the first to see what leading Chicago designers have discovered at The Fair! ASID designers will scour The Fair before it opens, each selecting one item that speaks to them. Tour the Fair, meet the designers and see what unique trends and treasures they've uncovered. Designers will be on hand to discuss their finds Friday morning, in the booths where they made their discovery. Look for signage at The Fair to guide your way to the selected objects.
The Regency Revival from Deco Greco to Hollywood Glam • 1 p.m.
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Decorative arts expert, dealer and author, Emily Evans Eerdmans, will discuss the interpretations of neoclassicism during the twentieth century—from the Art Deco designs of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann to the silver screen set designs of Hollywood. Eerdmans will examine how during the turbulent years between the two World Wars, many people—from socialites to housewives—turned to the high style and comfort of the Regency style instead of the cold tubular steel of Modernism, and how such legendary designers as Dorothy Draper and David Adler were able to find their voice in the Classical tradition to create spaces that were as modern as they were timeless.
Following the lecture, Ms. Eerdmans will sign copies of her latest book, Regency Redux: High Style Interiors: Napoleonic, Classical Moderne and Hollywood Regency. To R.S.V.P. click here or call or 312.527.6885.
Booth Talk Series: Cincinnati Art Galleries • 2 p.m.
Learn the “Fine Art” of 19th Century Paintings
Booth Talk Series: Mark J. West • 3 p.m.
Discover Prehistoric Asian Ceramics
Booth Talk Series: Abstracta-Art • 4 p.m.
20th Century Design—Scandinavian Glass and Ceramics
Saturday, May 2
Antiques for New and Curious Collectors • 1 p.m.
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The Merchandise Mart, 8th Floor, Lecture Room
Chicago Gallery News publisher Ginny Berg invites anyone new to the world of art and antiques to join a casual discussion for new collectors and curious art enthusiasts. Learn some basics about the world of antiques while we highlight affordability, antiques as investments and antiques as statement pieces that showcase a person’s individuality. We’ll answer questions and give you the knowledge to go out and find something unique of your very own!
To R.S.V.P. click here or call or 312.527.6885.
Booth Talk Series: Turkey Mountain Traders • 2 p.m.
Antique Indian Jewelry—Show and Tell
Booth Talk Series: Eve Stone Antiques, Ltd. • 3 p.m.
Antiques for Today’s Home—Keeping the Earth Green Through Vintage Finds
Booth Talk Series: Birdsall Haase • 4 p.m.
Is It Old? How to Date Antique Jewelry
Derby Day! • Design Café • 4-6 p.m.
Not heading south to Churchill Downs? Then join us for a mint julep and watch “the most exciting two minutes in sports” at The Mart! Please note the race is scheduled to start at approximately 5 p.m. CST.
Sunday, May 3
Sunday at The Fair • 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary mimosa’s and live music while you shop!
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