Special Events

Opening Night Party Thursday, January 20, 2011 5:00 p.m-9 p.m. A glamorous night of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and the "best of the best" in fine and decorative arts. Nikisha Nives, Tierra Parker, Chantel Robinson, Martha Stewart, Dollie Figueroa   Michael Lynch, Arie Kopelman, Sallie Krawcheck, Lucinda Ballard, Peter Standish More Opening Night Party Photos »
Young Collectors Night Thursday, January 27, 2011 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy the Show and bid on luxury silent auction items while enjoying cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a DJ. Maggie Rizer Rich Thomas, Jamie Korey More Young Collectors Night Party Photos »
2010 Keynote Lecture Presented by Keynote Lecturer Peter J. Gomes, Harvard University Things of Beauty Friday, January 22, 6:00 p.m.
Loan Exhibition Lectures Please check back later for the 2011 Loan Exhibition Lecture series schedule. Loan exhibition and lectures sponsored by Chubb Personal Insurance.	Art pottery vase and bowl. Historic New England.
Expert Eye Lectures & Book Signings Please check back for the 2011 Expert Eye Lecture & Book Signings schedule. In 2010, experts presented topics ranging from how to start a great collection to American portrait miniatures in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. All lectures accompanied by a book signing.
VIP Days Enjoy 11:00 a.m. early admission with a Dealer's Tour and luncheon in the landmarked "Tiffany Room" at the Park Avenue Armory.

2010 Winter Antiques Show Schedule of Events

Thursday, January 21, 2010

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Opening Night Party
Sallie Krawcheck is the 2010 Opening Night Party Chair.

Friday, January 22, 2010

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Designers Preview (to the trade only)

11:00 a.m
VIP Lunch & Tour

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Expert Eye Lecture & Book Signing:
The Hongs of Canton: Cauldron of the China Trade

6:00 p.m.

Keynote Lecture
Presented by Peter J. Gomes, Harvard University

Saturday, January 23, 2010

11:00 a.m
VIP Lunch & Tour

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Expert Eye Lecture & Book Signing:
The Concepts and Practical Issues in Forming an Important Collection:
How the Museum of World War II Was Created

5:00 p.m.
Expert Eye Lecture & Book Signing:
Wallpaper in Vogue: Wallpaper, a History of Style and Trends

Sunday, January 24, 2010

12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Historic New England Lecture
The Meaning of Things: Historic New England's Collections

Monday, January 25, 2010

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Historic New England Lecture
Heritage from the Homes: Do House Museums Still Matter?

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

11:00 a.m
VIP Lunch & Tour

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Historic New England Lecture
Drawing Toward Home: Designs for Domestic Architecture from Historic New England

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Memorial Honoring Elinor Gordon (1918-2009)

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Expert Eye Lecture & Book Signing:
Flying the Colors: Unseen Treasures of Nineteenth Century American Marine Art

5:00 p.m.
Expert Eye Lecture & Book Signing:
Book signing & champagne reception to follow in Elle Shushan's booth
American Portrait Miniatures in The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Thursday, January 28, 2010

11:00 a.m
VIP Lunch & Tour

12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Historic New England Lecture
Glittering Narratives: Jewelry at Historic New England

7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Young Collectors Night

Friday, January 29, 2010

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Historic New England Lecture
Furniture Forensics

Saturday, January 30, 2010

12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public

2:30 p.m.
Historic New England Lecture
A book signing to follow lecture
America's Kitchens

Sunday, January 31, 2010

12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Show Open to the Public