Washington Winter Show 2012

WASHINGTON WINTER SHOW Celebrating the White House 13 SCHEDULE of EVENTS Thursday, January 5th PREVIEW NIGHT PARTY Sponsors, Benefactors and Designers Champagne Reception 5:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m. Advance Reservations Required Gala Patrons and Young Collectors Reception 6:30 p.m. –9:00 p.m. Advance Reservations Required Friday, January 6th THIRTY YEARS OF FLOWERS, SIX FIRST LADIES Lecture and Luncheon With Nancy Clarke, Former White House Florist 10:30 a.m. Nancy Clarke retired in 2009 after three decades as the White House Chief Floral Designer. Over the course of six Presidential administrations, she brought natural beauty into the halls and offices of the Executive Mansion and the First Family’s private residence. Her “floral diplomacy” also played an important role in countless State dinners, gala events, holiday celebrations, and historic agreements. She has just completed her first book, My First Ladies, and will be signing copies after the lecture. Books will be available for purchase. Advance Reservations Required DEALER TALK The History and Charm of 19th Century Children’s Pottery 4:00 p.m. Mo Wajselfish, Leatherwood Antiques GUIDED WALK My Six Favorite Things 7:00 p.m. Frank Babb Randolph Saturday, January 7th APPRAISALS 9:00 p.m. –11:00 a.m. Selected exhibitors will give you a verbal appraisal on the value of your favorite treasure. If your item is too large to carry, bring a photograph. $10.00 per item – No Reservation Required ALL THE PRESIDENTS’ PASTRIES Lecture with Roland Mesnier Former White House Pastry Chef 2:00 p.m. Roland Mesnier is a French-American pastry chef and culinary writer. His creations during his twenty-five years as Executive Pastry Chef at the White House earned him a reputation as a creative genius. Over the course of five Presidential Administrations he served more than forty Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses, and Heads of State. Mr. Mesnier will speak about some of the unique highlights of his career at the White House. He has just completed his fifth book, A Sweet World of White House Desserts, and he will be signing copies after the lecture. Books will be available for purchase. Advance Reservations Required DEALER TALK English Landscapes…through the years from the Early 19th Century through the early 20th Century 5:00 p.m. David Brooker GUIDED WALKS My Six Favorite Things 5:00 p.m. John Irelan 6:30 p.m. Andrew Law JAZZ NIGHT 6:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. Sample hors d’oeuvre while listening to the smooth sounds from the Levine School of Music Faculty Jazz Band. Admission to the Show Required JANUARY 5–8, 2012 Friday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m. –8:00 p.m; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m