Auction of Grandma's stuff

Michelle Staley, owner of Grandma's Attic in Lenexa, KS, which closed a few months back, will be auctioning many of the items from her shop on June 6, 1 pm, at 13501 W 90th Place in Lenexa. The auction will be conducted by Max Sharp. This is a great auction opportunity for serious collectors and dealers. Michelle's shop was one of the best in the Kansas City area and it's unfortunate she had to close.

5th Anniversary Sale

Blackthorn Antiques in Lexington, MO is celebrating its 5th anniversary by holding a big, "deep discount" sale thru May 31. Featured items are posted on the Blackthorn site. Go to www.blackthornantiques.com/saleitems.html or call 660-259-4231.

Ohio show returning

Over 400 dealers are expected at the Geauga County Fair Grounds in Burton, OH on June 12 for the 49th edition of the Burton Ohio Antiques Market. The show is under new management; admission for early buyers is $20, general admission $6 with free parking. For more information, call 740-998-5300 or go to www.burtonantiquesmarket.com.

Artists and crafters wanted

The Downtown Excelsior (Springs, MO) Partnership is looking for artists and crafters to be part of town's Missouri Wine Festival held on July 17. For an application and more information, go to www.VisitESprings.com.

Banowetz 40 anniversary sale

Banowetz Antiques in Maquoketa, IA is celebrating 40 years in business with a big "Blowout Sale" event June 18-27. Virl and Kathy Banowetz opened for business in 1970 from a warehouse behind their house, expanded to Banowetz Antique Mall in 1995 with yet another expansion in 2001.
The 40th Anniversary sale will feature may 40% discounts plus burgers served by Iowa Beef or Pork producers and a wine tasting. For more information, visit www.banowetzantiques.com.

'Bid On It' Sale

River Market Antiques in Kansas City is having it's annual "Bid On It" Sale April 17-18. Antiquers will be able to negotiate the price on anything in the mall with a price tag of $50 or more with dealers. For more information, call 816-221-0220.

Arts council in Excelsior Springs

The Downtown Excelsior Partnership (DEP) in Excelsior Springs, MO has announced the formation of the Art Development Council. Consisting of artists and community leaders, the council's goal is to promote the development of the arts in downtown Excelsior Springs as part of the further development of the Hall of Waters Historic District.
"Over the past three years the organization (Downtown Excelsior Partnership) has established Gallery 105 — a joint venture with the Excelsior Springs Museum and Archives — coordinated Second Friday Art Crawls and has had art booths at the Wine and Jazzfest, all displaying the artwork of local/regional artists," said Ginger Nelson, president of the DEP.
For more information on Gallery 105 and Second Fridays Art Crawls, call 816-522-4362.