Inaugural Metro Show ended its 5-day run with dealer optimism and solid sales

"We are very pleased that we have been able to establish a vibrant new fair like the Metro Show in this tight economy," said Caroline Kerrigan Lerch, who worked with the original American Antiques Show for seven years and was delighted by the... NEW YORK, NY. - Despite the frigid temperature on the evening of January 18, a record attendance of 1,400 people streamed into the inaugural Metro Show opening at Chelsea's Metropolitan Pavilion to preview the brand-new incarnation of the former... "Many exhibitors had exceptional sales, many to new clients," said Kerrigan Lerch. Over 6000 people continued to flow into the Metro Show right up to its close on January 22. In fact, the dealers declared the packed crowd to exceed any preview-show attendance they had witnessed in years. Among those spotted at the Metro Show were Jerry Lauren. Throughout the exhibition hall, superlatives for the event reverberated from the 35 participating dealers, and everyone else-collectors, contemporary artists, curators, and interior designers-all proclaimed the show a smashing success. artists Donald Sultan, Philip Pearlstein, Harry Heissmann, Jean Shafiroff. Christopher Boshears. Victoria Wyman.

Art Daily on 01.01.70 | File Under Flower Show | Comments

Newport Flower Show - News

Laura McLean: As gardens retreat for winter, a look back at the year that was

In June, with the advantage of warmth and light, the Newport Preservation Society's 16th annual Flower Show strutted its own rarities, recalling the golden age of American gardens. To every show I bring a companion, making it a lasting shared

SouthCoastToday.com on Jan 01, 1970

Pete Baker — Best Friend Of Old Houses

“She was an amazing gardener — world class,” growing both flowers and vegetables at her Head of Westport house that was once a chicken farm. The old cellar hole she designed for the Boston Flower Show was an award winner.

EastBayRI.com on Jan 01, 1970

Gifts for gardeners and for anyone who loves the outdoors

Gifts for gardeners and for anyone who loves the outdoors

The "Easy Cut-Flower Garden Book" and No-Fail Seed Collection Set helps you achieve success with minimum effort. $37.90 (regularly $42.90) and free shipping; The Gardener's Workshop in Newport News, http://www.shoptgw.com or 877-7159. Plant a gift.

Daily Press on Jan 01, 1970

Where to spend New Year's Eve 2011

Alternatively, let Hornblower Cruises steam you around Newport or Marina del Rey while enjoying dinner, dancing and drinks and watch all the onshore madness from a safe distance. http://www.hornblower.com. LA is blessed with just too many hot venues to

Los Angeles Times on Jan 01, 1970

Fury as US teacher changes words to Welsh Christmas carol Deck the Halls

The Rev Martin Reynolds, a retired cleric from Newport and a leading figure in the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, said that it was “typical” of an American teacher to overreact to the word “gay”. “It seems a bit ridiculous that she couldn't deal

WalesOnline on Jan 01, 1970

Newport Flower Show - Bookshelf

Newport gazette

Newport gazetteThe Third Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff ... bowl. n estimated 6,2.00 visitors came to Rosecliff for the third Newport Flower Show in July. The show ...
Creator: Preservation Society of Newport County | Historic buildings - 1997

Gardenwalks in New England, Beautiful Gardens from Maine to Connecticut

Gardenwalks in New England, Beautiful Gardens from Maine to Connecticut... Connecticut Hartford: Annual Connecticut Flower and Garden Show ... Keene: Flower Show (March); (603) 352-2253 Rhode Island Newport: Newport Flower Show ...
Creator: Marina Harrison, Lucy D. Rosenfeld | Gardening - 2005 | 192 p. | Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr

Rhode Island, a guide to the smallest state

Rhode Island, a guide to the smallest stateAmateur Flower Show, Newport Horticultural Society. Newport Flower Show, Newport Garden Association. American Kennel Club Dog Show.
Creator: Federal Writers' Project. Rhode Island | History - 2012 | 500 p. | Publisher: Houghton Mifflin co.

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