First Coast Register October/November 2015

2015 Art & Antiques Show by CHRISTY D. MARTIN 2015 ART & ANTIQUES SHOW CHAIR. Passion, Festivals, Fabulous Food and Music, Vibrant Color and Energy—all describe the Spanish culture and elements to be anticipated at the 2015 Art & Antiques Show to benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital. One of the South’s longest running art and antiques shows, the 39th annual event will celebrate the beauty and culture of Spain while showcasing the nationally recognized speakers and internationally renowned art and antiques dealers our patrons have come to anticipate. Show Chairs Sheila Collier & Christy Martin, along with a force of committed volunteers, have worked diligently all year to create an experience that will surely satisfy the senses of sight, sound and taste and ensure a memorable Art & Antiques Show. The event December 3-6 features 45 dealers, six inspiring and informative lectures, delicious dining opportunities, the Children’s Fashion Show and the annual Opening Night Party. The Opening Night Party will wow patrons on Friday evening, December 4. Spanish flair, tapas and other Spanish delicacies, sparkling cava, Spanish guitarists and more will reflect the vibrant Spanish culture. Look for special surprise entertainment! And the evening will culminate with the fun and funk of the RiverTown Band, who consistently keep our patrons dancing until midnight! Guest lecturers include the internationally acclaimed, perennially recognized interior designer Alexa Hampton, the diverse and delightful Richard Keith Langham, whose client list varies from the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Hillary Swank, and charming Atlanta-based designer Barbara Westbrook, renowned for her timeless and inviting designs. Also featured will be beloved local designer Juli Catlin and antiques expert William Nash with insight on Florida’s distinct architecture and design. To celebrate our Spanish theme, historian and author Dr. J. Michael Francis, considered the preeminent, international expert on colonial Latin America, Early Florida, Spanish Borderlands, the Pre-Columbian Americas and Spanish Paleography, will share his love and insight of Spanish Florida. At a new event on Thursday evening targeted at our y

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