When Philadelphia throws a party, as it does for Philadelphia Antiques Week, April 27 - May 1, there's so much to see and do that it takes a travel guide to plan an itinerary that allows enough time to take in the antiques shows and the city's sites. So, the publishers of PhiladelphiaAntiquesWeek.com have provided … Continue reading Three Days in Philadelphia
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A Q&A With Philadelphia Antiques Show Chairwoman Gretchen Riley
Big changes are underway at the Philadelphia Antiques Show, among them a move to Center City and the Philadelphia Convention Center and a decision to allow some newer objects into the show. This afternoon I spent some time on the phone with the Show's Chairperson, Gretchen Riley, who tells us more of what to expect … Continue reading A Q&A With Philadelphia Antiques Show Chairwoman Gretchen Riley
A Bigger Tent: Philadelphia Antiques Show Heads for 1970
Reports from Philadelphia today highlighted a move for the Philadelphia Antiques Show from the Navy Yard to the Philadelphia Convention Center. But that's not all that's brewing. According to local media reports, the show will allow dealer's to display merchandise as new as 1970, as long as the creator isn't living. I had to read that … Continue reading A Bigger Tent: Philadelphia Antiques Show Heads for 1970
AmericanaWeek.com Success Spawns Destination Websites to Major Antiques Weeks
The founders of AmericanaWeek.com, the website that bills itself as the "Gateway to Americana Week," and a "guide to the shows, auctions and attractions of New York's Americana Week," announce plans to cover the major antiques weeks in the United States with destination websites. Currently, websites for three of the biggest weeks of 2012 are … Continue reading AmericanaWeek.com Success Spawns Destination Websites to Major Antiques Weeks
Putting the Show Back in Antiques Show
When planning an antique show there are two possible areas of focus. The first is antiques, the second is show. It's clear from a recent press release that promoter Norman Schaut has chosen the later. Norm says “Among the hundreds of booths, attendees will find the first Miss America crown from 1921, a medieval ‘Lock ‘em … Continue reading Putting the Show Back in Antiques Show
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