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Oct 2009  |  By Liz Logan  |  Comments (0)

Highlights of the Modernism Show

TAGS: Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, Modernism

PREVIEW PARTY COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the 2009 Modernism Show kicks off on Friday, November 6th with a benefit Cocktail Reception from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

Tickets, which also include 2-day show admission and admission to the VIP breakfast, can be purchased for $100 per person before October 26th, and $125 per person if purchased at the door.

VIP Breakfast and “Modern by Design” Presentation by
Jan Parr, Editor of Chicago Home + Garden Magazine

Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:00 AM
Join Jan Parr and learn how to live with modern design and colorations. She will share photos from fabulous homes that get it right!
Plus: What Jan wants you to know about our Guest Designers’ Vignette Showcase.
$20.00 includes show ticket, $25.00 after October 26
Complimentary with Preview Party Ticket

Guest Designer Vignette Showcase

See how these outstanding designers interpret The New Modern
using artful objects the dealers have brought to this year’s show.
Sponsored by Chicago Home + Garden.

Showcase themes and designers include:
The Butler’s Pantry - George Arduser of George Lowell, Chicago, IL
The Dining Room - Michael Del Piero of Michael Del Piero Good Design, Chicago, IL
A Mantelscape - Susan Kroeger of Susan Kroeger , Ltd., Winnetka, IL
The Foyer - Denise Macey of Denise Macey Design LLC, Winnetka, IL


Stracks-Zimmerman Lecture Series

“Reinventing Modernism: Five Foolproof Shopping Tips for Modern Pieces”
Larry Vodak of Scout, Chicago, Il
Saturday, November 7, 2009
11:00 AM

“Timeless – Using Oriental Rugs in Any Setting”
Karen DiSaia of Oriental Rugs, Old Lyme, CT
Saturday, November 7, 2009
1:30 PM

“Tackling the Tough Vase”
Sam McGee of Prufrock Floral Design, Winnetka, IL
Saturday, November 7, 2009 – 2:30pm

The Modernism Show is Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for 2-day admission are $15 and the Stracks-Zimmerman lecture series is included in the price of the show ticket.

For further information, tickets, or to receive show mailings, please call 847/446-0537 or visit www.winnetkamodernism.com.