Washington Winter Show 2018

january 11–14, 2018 thursday, january 1 1 , 201 8 fr i day, january 1 2 , 201 8 saturday, january 1 3, 201 8 saturday, january 1 3, 201 8 sunday, january 14, 201 8 prev i ew n ight 6:00 pm — 6:30 pm Benefactors, Sponsors & Designers Reception »advance reservation required: $5oo per person« Sponsors, Benefactors and Designers are invited to a private early viewing of both the Loan Exhibit and the Show. Sip champagne as you mingle with our honored guests and have the first look at the fascinating antiques available for purchase. The reception includes admission to the Gala Patrons and Young Collectors Reception, admission throughout the run of the Show and a Show catalogue. 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm Gala Patrons & Young Collectors Reception »advance reservation required: $3oo per person ($2oo under 4o)« Celebrate the opening of the 63 rd annual Washington Winter Show, The Washington Antiques Show. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an elegant buffet dinner prepared by Susan Gage Caterers while previewing the Loan Exhibit and the Show. The Gala Patrons and Young Collectors Reception includes admission throughout the run of the Show and a Show catalogue. 11:00 am — 12:00 pm Design Panel WITH SOPHIE DOW DONELSON, ALEXA HAMPTON AND MARKHAM ROBERTS »free with show admission« Join a lively conversation on design with House Beautiful editor-in-chief Sophie Dow Donelson and designers Alexa Hampton and Markham Roberts. 12:00 pm Dealer Talk: Chinese Influence on the Production of Delftware with Mark Allen of Mark & Marjorie Allen »free with show admission « 3:00 pm Dealer Talk: Adding Antiques and Art to the Contemporary Environment with Melinda Smith of Swan Tavern Antiques »free with show admission « 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm Lecture 8 Foolish Thoughts on Investing, Business & Life WITH DAVID GARDNER »$40 per person« David Gardner is the Co-Founder and Chief Rule Breaker at The Motley Fool, a financial services company he started in 1993 alongside his brother, Tom. In Shakespeare, the court jester—or Fool—was the one person who could speak the truth to the king or queen without having his head lopped off. In the same way, The Motley Fool’s purpose is to help the world invest better by speaking the truth about Wall Street and empowering millions of people to take control of their financial lives. Not only is The Motley Fool on a mission to help the world invest better, we also believe in helping the world work better. With an unyielding focus on work- place culture and employee engagement, The Motley Fool has twice been named Glassdoor’s #1 Best Medium-Sized Company to Work For in America. These days you can also find him hard at work with a team creating a mobile game to make the stock market fun and accessible for everyone. If you run into him in person, be sure to ask him about Spiffy-Pops. 12:00 pm Dealer Talk: What Do I Do With All This Stuff with Jay Gates of Gates Antiques ltd. »free with show admission « 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm Jazz Night »event is free with show admission« Smooth Jazz performance, hors d’oeuvres, and signature cocktail from our cash bar. 1:00pm Sundaes on Sunday »advance reservation required: free with show admission« Children ( 8 – 12 years) are invited to discover the fascinating world of collecting. First, there will be a special tour of the Show and scavenger hunt designed to appeal to their interests. Afterwards, we invite them to a make their own ice cream sundaes. Event limited to 3 o children. 10:30 am — 1:30 pm Lecture & Luncheon 32 Years of Designing & How Travel Has In uenced It All WITH HONORARY CHAIR CHARLOTTE MOSS »advance reservation required: $150 per person, $150 table of 1o« Recently honored with the New York School of Interior Design’s Centennial Medal and named to Elle Décor’s Grand Masters list of top designers, this year Charlotte Moss celebrates thirty-two years in the design business. In addition to her residential interior design projects, Charlotte’s work includes licensed collections of furniture, fabrics/trims, carpet, china and framed art. Charlotte is a prolific author, having published nine books to date with her tenth book scheduled for the Spring of 2018. Garden Inspirations, her most recent title, was published by Rizzoli this past April. In addition to writing books, she is Special Projects Editor for House Beautiful, a contributor to Flower magazine and freelances for other publications. Charlotte lectures widely and considers philanthropy her most important work. Charlotte is a Trustee of Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, The Bone Marrow Foundation, American Corporate Partners, The Madoo Conservancy, a member of the International Council of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, and on the Advisory Board of The New York School of Interior Design where she holds an Honorary Doctorate Degree. 1:00 pm Book Signing with Charlotte Moss 9:00 am — 11:00 am Appraisals »open to public: $1o per item« On Saturday morning, specialists in many collecting categories will provide a verbal appraisal of items brought before the Show as well as answer basic questions regarding age, origin, use, and more. All proceeds benefit the Show’s charities. This page is sponsored by Denise Prince and Puffin Travers in honor of Sweet Dupuy 14