Vintage Indie

Events - Chicago Antique Market

Mark your calendar for the 2008 Chicago Antique Market.

WHEN:
Saturdays & Sundays:
May 24-25, 2008 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SEASON OPENING
June 28-29, 2008
July 26-27, 2008
August 30-31, 2008
September 27-28, 2008
October 25-26, 2008

NEW SHOW HOURS FOR 2008!!!!
Saturdays - 10Am-5PM (outdoors open), 11AM-5PM (indoors open)
Sundays - 9AM-4PM

WHERE:
MARKET ADDRESS -- 1350 Block of West Randolph and in the historic Plumbers Hall between Ada and Ogden. Get directions here.

DON'T DRIVE -- WE'LL PICK YOU UP AND DROP YOU OFF!
Michigan Avenue FREE Trolley: A round trip trolley car will pick up from the Water Tower Pumping Station (On South Side of Pearson, just East of Michigan Avenue)

Schedule:
Water Tower pick-up times:
10am - 11am - 12noon - 1pm - 2pm - 3pm

Departure Times from the Market:
10:30am - 11:30am - 12:30pm - 1:30pm - 2:30pm - 3:30pm - 4:15pm

ADMISSION:
ADMISSION is $10 both days, children under 12 free. Sorry, no early buying.

VISIT www.chicagoantiquemarket.com for more information.

 

Vintage Hot Spots - Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show Lexington, KY

Recently my husband and I took a trip south towards the Lexington Kentucky area for our anniversary. We made many stops along the way and this was one of my favorites.

Isn't this this old schoolhouse a shoppers dream? The building was one of my favorite parts about the trip The character in the school itself is so much fun. I just couldn't wait to get inside of the Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show. The show recently made a move from the Lexington Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse.

As you take a trip down through the long hallways, you feel like a little kid again. The show is extremely organized with each vendor in a schoolroom or participating in the booths of the large gym.

 

There is plenty of glassware, furniture and art to look at and just when you think it's over you find another hallway!

The old lunchroom is a great place to rest your feet and grab a bite to eat with large picnic tables and an eating area with even more antiques.

While you are there you'll want to be sure and visit the old school gym and stage for a host of fabulous booths.

That's it for this trip to the Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show, but mark your calendars the next show is May 9th-11th.

You can find them at
Athens School Property
6270 Walnut Hill Rd.
Lexington, KY 40515
Directions  - I-75, Exit 104 1 mile east on Athens - Boonesboro Rd.
Visit their website for even more information www.bigblueantiques.com

Shop Indie - Second Annual Liberties Walk Springtacular! Philadelphia, PA Tomorrow APRIL 12th

Looking for something to do in the Philly area this weekend? Head over to the Second Annual Liberties Walk Springtacular from 12-7 April 12th (Tomorrow) 1030-1040 N. American Street Philadelphia, PA  While you are there look for a bright pink umbrella and Indie Wedding Guide Sponsor Little Flower Designs! I think you'll fall in love with this indie designer's ceramics.

Shop Vintage - April 5th & 6th DANBURY, CT, VINTAGE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES,

I'm so excited for spring! Usually this means the openings of outdoor vintage & antique shows. Visit Vintage Indie often for some of the hottest shows.


Spring is the time for a new fashion season but for many people, new can mean used and recycled AND VINTAGE.

The proof of this is when the Vintage Clothing, Accessories, Textiles and Jewelry Show and Sale returns for the 2nd year to the Police Athletic League Building, 25 Hayestown Road in Danbury, CT (06811).

There will more than thirty booths brimming with yesterday's styles, now today's latest fashion. All ages and both men and women will find one of a kind items to make them stand out in a crowd. A prime example of this occurred at the last Oscar ceremony when one of the stars was asked, “whom are you wearing?”  The reply was that she was wearing “a one-of-a-kind vintage dress.” 

Dealers attending will be offering nothing newer than the 1980s. A sampling includes What Was is Vintage, Merrick, NY, presenting a booth of antique costume jewelry, Bakelite, vintage clothing and accessories such as hats, handbags, eyewear, shoes, coats, jackets, dresses, sweaters, men's hats, ties and cufflinks.

Cherished Treasures will come from Newtown, CT, bringing clothes from the 1940's - 60', vintage buttons, sewing items and fabric, and vintage hankies.

Also attending will be Funky Fashions from Brick, NJ; The Town Peddler, New Rochelle, NY; and Vintage Couture Jewelry offering clothing, scarves, chain belts, purses, couture shoes and hats from Easton, CT and many more!

WHEN: April 5th and 6th from 10 AM - 5 PM.

WHERE: The PAL Building is just a short distance from I-84 Eastbound exit 5, Westbound exit 6 (signs will be posted). By train, the Danbury Railroad Station is only 2.6 miles from the show. Take the Metro-North Danbury Line and call ahead for a taxi, 203-792-8294.

COST: Admission is $6 (under 13 free). One admission is good for return visits and food will be available by Riverfront Deli of Valhalla, NY.

For further information please see CordShows or call 914-273-4667. During show hours call 914-589-1355.