Washington Winter Show 2016

Washington Winter Show 12 Schedule of Events Thursday, January 7, 2016 Preview night 6:00 pm — 6:30 pm Sponsors, Benefactors, & Designers Champagne Reception »advance reservation required« 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« Celebrate the opening of the 61st 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. Friday, January 8, 2016 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Lecture & Luncheon “Inviting the Generations to the Table” with James Farmer »reservation required« A professional garden, floral and interior designer, cook, author and lifestyle expert, James Farmer is a young, fresh voice for his generation. His love of Southern food, culture and cooking have put him at the forefront of the garden- to-table lifestyle. He developed an early appreciation for fresh, seasonal foods cooking at the side of his grandmother, whose Southern heirloom recipes he has revitalized for contemporary tastes. Mr. Farmer is author of several best-selling books including A Time to Plant, A Time to Cook, and Dinner on the Grounds. In addition, Mr. Farmer is editor-at-large of Southern Living and a frequent guest on television and radio. Whether he’s teaching how to plan the perfect summer picnic, using everyday items to create exquisite tabletops, creating drop-dead gorgeous flower arrangements and wreaths, or making his grandmother’s skillet peach pie, Mr. Farmer masterfully guides his audience through the art of elegant garden living. After the luncheon, Mr. Farmer will be signing his most recent book, A Time to Celebrate, where he shares his heritage of celebrating life’s milestones along with his own “personal twists” on everything from a toddler’s birthday to a black-tie wedding. 12:30 pm • Dealer Talk “A Taste of 2oth Century Italian Design” with Rich and Gail Mellin of Mellin’s Antiques 1:00 pm • Book Signing with James Farmer 2:00 pm • Guided Walk “Decorative Accents to Complement any Interior” Jean Perin, an acclaimed interior designer who also consults on historic homes, will tour the Show pointing out interesting decorative pieces. 3:30 pm • Dealer Talk “Antique Sleuthing: Identifying American and British Furniture in the 18th and 19th Century” with Jay Gates of Gates Antiques 6:00 pm • Guided Walk “How to Approach a Dealer” Forbes Maner, President of the Washington Decorative Arts Forum, will walk patrons through the Show while discussing ways to engage dealers in conversation about their booths. Saturday, January 9, 2016 9:00am —11:00 am Appraisals »open to the public« Bring your own treasures and have dealers share information about your items and provide a verbal appraisal, $1o per item. 12:00pm • Guided Walk “Finding value in Asian Art” Pamela Cole, Asian Decorative Arts Specialist and member of the Potomack Company Auction House team, will explore Asian art throughout the show. 2:00pm —3:00 pm Lecture “Infinite Resources: The Dawn of the Interactive Design Book and stuff” with Carey Maloney Author of Stuff: The M (Group) Interactive Guide to Collecting, Decorating With, and Learning About Wonderful and Unusual Things and an ardent collector since the age of five, Carey Maloney will share his experience traveling the world to find and collect great “stuff.” He will explore the fascinating objects that he and his clients have found in the hopes of inspiring all of us to explore new areas of collecting. Carey Maloney is a partner, along with architect Hermes Mallea, at M (Group), an architecture and interior design firm based in Manhattan. M (Group) has been included in Architectural Digest’s AD100, and its projects have been published extensively, including in The World of Interiors, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, Town and Country, The New York Times, W, and Vogue. 3:00 pm • Book Signing with Carey Maloney 3:30 pm • Dealer Talk “Delicious Dishes: Piero Fornasetti Plays with His Food” with Diedre Healy of Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge 5:00 pm • Guided Walk Marika Meyer, well known Washington interior designer, will guide you through the Show while pointing out her favorite pieces. 6:00pm —8:00 pm • Jazz Night Jazz band from the Levine School of Music, hors d’oeuvres from Bayou Bakery & cash bar. Free with admission to the Show. Sunday, January 10, 2016 1:00pm —2:30 pm • Sundaes on Sunday »reservations required« Children ages 8 to 12 years old 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, George Mason and his daughter will invite them to a make their own ice cream sundaes. Event is limited to 30 children. Free with admission to the Show. January 7– 10, 2016 Friday – Saturday, 11:00am – 8:00pm; Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm This page sponsored by Mrs. William J. Curtin, Mrs. Dyness L. Letich and Mrs. Malcolm Matheson, III