The Council of 101 did its 33rd Annual Antiques Vintage & Garden Show "The Art of Living" at the Orlando Museum of Art (2416 North Mills Ave) February 20-22, 2015 featuring vintage and unique collectables, art, jewelry, oriental rugs, silver, porcelains, fine antiquities, and garden accessories, interactive lectures on urban gardening, decor, fashion and entertaining.
Special Events
- Friday - 10:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday - 10:00am-5:00pm
- Sunday - 10:00am-5:00pm
- $10 admission includes access to the current Orlando Museum of Art exhibitions
Special Events
- "The ART of the Party" Preview Party - Tickets available at the door Thursday, February 19 6:30–10:00pm $85 Person / complimentary valet parking Includes show admission throughout the weekend. Celebrate "The ART of Living" in all forms while enjoying an elegant evening of cocktails, delectable cuisine and entertainment. Be the first to shop the show for fine antiques, vintage collectibles and home and garden inspiration!
- Guest Speaker & Book Signing Champagne Reception - Tickets available at the door. Jon Carloftis, Classic Designs and Plantings that Work for your Style of Home, Friday, February 20 11:00am $35 Person. Exclusive horse farms, elegant estates, that are both contemporary and traditional...Jon Carloftis will present to you his client's properties and show you how to get the same look at your own home, whether you live in town, subdivision or with small acreage.
- What’s it Worth? Appraisal Days Friday, February 20 / Saturday, February 21 / Sunday, February 22 2:00–4:00pm each day $10 per item with paid Show Admission ticket, limit two items / verbal appraisals only *Reservations required and begin at 1:00pm on each day. Do you have a family heirloom or interesting “find”? Antiques expert and Show Manager Charlie Miller will give you a professional appraisal of your treasures.
- Maker's Mark Bourbon Tasting / NEW Event - SOLD OUT Friday, February 20 5:30 - 7:00pm $50 Person / Limited Seating Come learn the history of bourbon and Maker's Mark while enjoying this Maker's Mark bourbon tasting. Guest will enjoy a short cocktail hour featuring a classic bourbon cocktail, such as a Maker's Sidecar, or the New Fashioned Old Fashion, followed by an informative and fun tasting featuring five different Maker's Mark brands.
- "The Art of Living" Seminars and Bourbon & Bites Mixer / NEW Event - Tickets available at door Saturday, February 21 1:00 - 4:00pm / "The Art of Living" Seminars 4:00 - 7:00pm / Bourbon & Bites Mixer $50 Person includes both events. The Art of Living Seminars and Bourbon & Bites Mixer - Come learn from the Experts! Living a stylish life does not happen by accident. Good taste is cultivated and great style is curated. Get a crash course in how to elevate the finer things in your life with interactive lectures that will inspire you to take your personal style, home decor and entertaining to the next level. End the day with the Bourbon & Bites Mixer; where you'll enjoy farm-to-table small bites and craft cocktails while you shop the show.
- 1:00 - 1:45pm / Art of the Urban Garden / Presented by expert garden designer, Jon Carloftis Turn your urban garden into an urban oasis.
- 2:00 - 2:30pm / Art of Decor / Presented by design expert, Brianna M. Jones, ASID
- Create a style that is all your own by adding beautiful vintage and antique teasures to your decor. Brianna's invaluable experiences coupled with her sophisticated design perspective and extensive knowledge of architectural detailing, hve established her in the interior Design Indurtry as one who consistently produces distinct interiors for each and every client.
- 2:45 - 3:15pm / Art of Fashion / Presented by vintage expert, Brandy Tezak
- Become a Vintage Fashionista! Mixing fashions from the past and present to create your own unique style. Brandy loves to discover the story that comes along with each vintage piece. Curating the world of vintage allows her to combine two of her favorite things, history and fashion. Brandy's clothes have been featured in local magazines and she has also helped curate styles for people from The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the Vero Beach Opera, The Venue, Full Sail and several local performance artists.
- 3:30 - 4:00pm / Art of Entertaining / Presented by Executive Chef, Jamie McFadden You'll learn the new definition for the true art of entertaining! An award winning Chef who built his reputation while working at various high profile restaurants. Chef Jamie's "Fresh Approach" cooking style and attention to detail has proven to be the perfect ingredients in creating a very exciting and successful career path.
- Mystery Home Tour - Sunday, February 22 Departures: Tour A - 11:00am SOLD OUT, Tour B - 12:00pm SOLD OUT, Tour C - 1:00pm SOLD OUT. $35 Person. This popular tour allows guests to get inspired by one of Orlando's most stylish homes. Feast your senses on a home filled with flawless design and exceptional taste at every turn. The location of this special home will remain a mystery until your arrival, but rest assured that it is a tour you will never forget.
Daily Show Features
- Get Inspired! Designer Vignettes The "Art of Living" comes to life coupled with works of art from the Orlando Museum of Art's Permanent Collection in inspiring fashion, decor and entertaining vignettes.
- Blooms Bromeliads and Orchids Several varieties of exotic orchids along with flowering blooms, unusual floral arrangement baskets and garden treasures will be on sale.
- Council of 101 Tea Room Friday, February 20 thru Sunday, February 22 11:30am - 4:00pm Don’t miss the famous 101 chicken salad in the Tea Room along with other tasty cuisine served with a smile and true southern hospitality. Relax with friends over a glass of iced tea or wine or just try to resist our delectable homemade desserts!