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Thursday,
September 22nd
6:00
- 9:00pm Patron Party presented by
Omaha Steaks
Experience the glamour of opening night with cocktails
& hors d'oeuvres served amid breathtaking gardens and magnificent antiques
and be among the first to shop the show. $125.00 per person includes admission
all three days. Reservations required.
Friday, September 23rd - Designer Day
All designers will receive free admission by
presenting their business cards.
9:00am
Welcome
Spencer Crews
- Executive Director of Lauritzen Gardens
9:15
- 10:00am "In the Company of Experts" - Open to the Public
Learn more about the world of antiques by joining an
intimate group for this private educational and entertaining behind-the scenes
tour of the show. Free with paid show admission, reservations encouraged.
Group
A, B, C, D, E, F (One Docent for each group -10-12 attendees)
"Booth
Chats" - Exclusively for Designers
Experience the world of antiques by joining an intimate
group of designers for in-booth chats with some of our knowledgeable dealers.
Reservations encouraged
Group A -
Group B -
Group C -
Group D -
(No more than
10-12 in each booth, space is limited)
10:00am
- 7:00pm Show Open to the Public
10:30 - 11:15am "Shop the Show" with Charlotte
Moss - Limited availability
Walk and learn with Charlotte as she strolls
through the show providing her special perspective on some of our dealer's
collections. $25 per person includes show admission all three days.
Reservations required.
11:30am
- 1:00pm Luncheon featuring Charlotte Moss
A Garden Scrapbook: Journeys & Inspirations
Charlotte will sign copies of
her newest book, Charlotte Moss
Decorates, immediately following lecture. $75.00 per person includes show admission all three days. Reservations required.
5:00
- 7:00pm Wine & Cheese Tasting presented by Quail Distributing
Sip a variety of fine wines and enjoy delicious cheeses
while you wander through the beautiful Lauritzen Gardens and stop to learn from
a few of this year's outstanding antique dealers during a mini booth chat. $30 per person or $50 for two people includes show admission all
three days. Reservations required.
7:00pm
Show closes
Saturday,
September 24th
10:00am
- 6:00pm Show Open to the Public
10:00 - 10:45am "Shop
the Show" with Suzanne Rheinstein - Limited availability
Walk and learn
with Suzanne as she strolls through the show providing her unique perspective
on some of this year's dealer's collections. $25 per person includes show
admission all three days. Reservations required.
11:00am
- 12:30pm Brunch Featuring Suzanne Rheinstein
At Home: A Style for Today with Things from
the Past
Suzanne will sign copies of
her book, At Home: A Style for Today with Things from the Past, immediately following lecture. $75.00 per person includes admission all three days. Reservations required.
2:00pm Garden Walking Tours - Free with
show admission
A docent will lead visitors on an informational walking
tour of the Lauritzen Gardens 100 acre property.
1:00 - 2:00pm Timepieces
throughout History - Kimball's Korner
Learn about the history of
timepieces, their effect on pop culture and the art of collecting and passing
timepieces on as heirlooms in this informative presentation by President &
CEO of Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts, Susan Jacques. Free with paid show admission. Reservations encouraged.
2:30 - 3:30pm Collecting for a New Generation - Kimball's
Korner
Lori Thompson Fink will provide us with a fresh perspective on the ever
changing world of antiques. Lori is the
daughter of Jayne Thompson, founder of Jayne Thompson Antiques. Lori is also an
independent Lighting and Interior Designer. Free with paid show admission.
Reservations encouraged.
6:00pm Show closes
Sunday,
September 25th
10:00am
- 4:00pm Show Open to the Public
10:00am -1 pm "What's it
Worth? Appraisal Clinic presented by Rebecca& Kirk Samuelson - Kimball's Korner
Conducted by Jackson's International Auctioneers &
Appraisers of Antiques & Fine Art
Have one to three items
appraised during a five-minute verbal appraisal. Large items can be examined by
photograph. Reservations required. A Lauritzen Garden staff member will call to
schedule your appointment. $15 per session (for up to 3 items) with paid show
admission.
11:00am - 2:00pm Mimosa
Sunday
Enjoy
a complimentary champagne cocktail while shopping the show or attending an
exciting educational offering.
2:00pm Garden Walking Tours - free with
show admission
A docent will lead visitors on an
informational walking tour of the Lauritzen Gardens 100 acre property.
1:15 - 3:00pm The World of Doll Houses - Kimball's Korner
Prepare to be enchanted by the world of dollhouses and
miniatures. Representatives from the Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City,
considered to having the largest collection of miniatures in the Midwest will
present a fascinating historical perspective of the dollhouse. Free with paid
show admission. Reservations encouraged.
4:00pm Show
closes
