Washington Winter Show 2019

january 10–13, 2019 thursday, january 10, 201 9 fr i day, january 1 1 , 201 9 saturday, january 1 2 , 201 9 continued saturday, january 1 2 , 201 9 sunday, january 1 3, 201 9 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 64th 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. 12:00 pm Dealer Talk: The Art of Entertaining with Carole Pinto of Carole Pinto Fine Art »free with show admission « 3:00 pm Dealer Talk: Collecting Historical Relics: Continuing the Grand Tour Tradition in the 21st Century with Richard Thorner of Resser Thorner Antiques »free with show admission « 4:30 pm — 5:30 pm Lecture The President Requests the Pleasure: Entertaining at the White House WITH william allman »advance reservation required: $4o per person« William Allman served in the Office of the Curator of the White House for 41 years, the last 15 years as the Curator until his retirement in June 2017. The White House, while serving as home and office, also operates as an ever-evolving historic site with an important museum collection of the fine and decorative arts. The Curator’s Office is responsible for the acquisition, preservation, and inter- pretation of that collection, as well as assembling photographs and historical in- formation about the house and its occupants. William, a native and resident of Bethesda, received his B.A. in history from the University of Maryland in 1974 and an M.A. in American studies with museum concentration from The George Washington University in 1982. He is the author of the 2016 edition of Official White House China From the 18th to the 21st Centuries, published by the White House Historical Association. 6:30 pm Dealer Talk: The New Classic: How to Achieve the Updated Traditional Look by Juxtaposing Modern Pieces with Antiques with Tom Preston and David Bell of David Bell Antiques »free with show admission « 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm Jazz Night »event is free with show admission« Join us for hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails from our cash bar and the smooth sounds of jazz. 11:00 am — 12:00 pm Design Panel FEATURING MODERATOR WHITNEY ROBINSON, WITH SARAH BARTHOLOMEW, LEANNE FORD & EDDIE ROSS »advance reservation required: $4o per person« Join a lively conversation on Elegant Entertaining at Home moderated by Elle Decor editor-in-chief Whitney Robinson, with designers Sarah Bartholomew, Leanne Ford, and Eddie Ross. 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 3o children. 10:30 am — 1:30 pm Lecture & Luncheon Born to Party, Forced to Work: 21st Century Entertaining WITH BRONSON VAN WYCK »advance reservation required: $150 per person, $1500 table of 1o« Bronson van Wyck is celebrated for a style of entertaining that combines wit and sophistication with the gracious warmth of his southern upbringing. An event planner of international renown, Bronson founded Van Wyck & Van Wyck with his mother, Mary Lynn in 1999, and since then has organized some of the most memorable and imaginative parties in locations all over the world. Bronson’s talent and style have drawn clients including Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton, Madonna, Beyoncé, Hugh Jackman and Martha Stewart. In 2016, Bronson formed Workshop, a full-service experiential agency creating engaging, authentic and compelling platforms for event and brand communication from the brand event division of VanWyck &VanWyck. Workshop has collaborated with clients including Barney’s New York, Estee Lauder, Bulgari, Cartier, among many others. Bronson is the author of Born to Party, Forced to Work: 21st Century Entertaining which will be releases in Fall 2019 from Phaidon. This page is sponsored by Jonathan G. Willen in honor of Georgina Palma 14