Philadelphia Antiques Show 2019

6 Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Thursday, April 25 Preview Party 5—9 PM Join show insiders for an evening of art, music, delicious food, a welcome by Philadel- phia Museum of Art Director Timothy Rub , and special music by the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus . Dazzle in silver from head to toe in honor of the 2019 loan exhibition, The Art of Silver . Ticket includes entry for entire run of show and a show catalogue. Friday, April 26 Keynote Lecture 11:30 AM $30 Renowned New York designer Jeffrey Bilhuber highlights his new book Everyday Decorating , and offers practical decorating advice. Bilhuber “takes his design cues from understanding the importance of history while optimistically looking toward the future.” There will be a book signing after the lecture. Five-Star Finds 2 PM Sponsored by Morgan Lewis ADA Award Dinner 8 PM $95 Journalist Laura Beach moderates a discussion with dealers and collectors on their best discoveries, how they made them, and “the ones that got away.” The Antiques Dealers’ Association of America presents Laura Beach with its 2019 Award of Merit. Beach will share her personal reflections from 30 years on the antiques trail, including cameo portraits of some of the trade’s most colorful and consequential members. For tickets visit adadealers.com.