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Saturday, April 30
10:30 am, Introductions Broadcast
7th Floor Event Space (follow the
signs from the First floor)
Hear the Meshugene Quartet, one of Chicago’s finest pre-collegiate
classical music groups at this live radio broadcast.
1 pm Furnishing Louisiana: A harrowing history of antique
preservation from the 18th Century through Hurricane Katrina
7th Floor Event Space (follow the signs from the Fair floor)
How do we preserve our prized possessions against the
destructive forces of nature? The lower Mississippi River Valley
has survived a history of headline-making disasters including
Hurricane Katrina. Sarah Doerries and Jessica Dorman, editors
of the newly released book
Furnishing Louisiana
, will share
harrowing tales of disaster and heroic stories of restoration. Preservation
advice will be offered, as well as an introduction to the early Louisiana
furniture that inspires this topic. Sponsored by: The Historic New Orleans
Collection book signing immediately following lecture.
Sunday, May 1
11 am–1 pm, Sunday at The Fair
Enjoy mimosas and music while shopping The Fair. Reservations not
required.
Events have limited availability.