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April 22 - 27, 2008

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Lawndale's 13th Annual
20th Century Modern Market

O’Quinn, Cavnar and Mezzanine Galleries

Lawndale’s 20th Century Modern Market is the only antiques show of its kind in the Southwest, exclusively featuring design of the twentieth century. This year’s Market will feature specialist dealers from around the country, offering a variety of media including furniture, glass, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, objects d’art and fashion. Each year in conjunction with the Market, Lawndale offers a free public lecture pertaining to this important era in design.

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FREE PUBLIC LECTURE | Tuesday, April 22
At Lawndale Art Center
7:00 PM

Cindi Strauss

American Jewelry 1940s-1960s: Wearable Modernism

Cindi Strauss, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Decorative Arts and Design at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and founder of Lawndale’s Modern Market speaks on American jewelry design from the 1940’s–1960’s.

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Preview Party | Friday, April 25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Admission:
$30 per person for Lawndale members
$40 for non-members
(includes admission throughout weekend)

Shop early for the best in Mid-Century Modern design at Lawndale Art Center's 13th Annual 20th Century Modern Market. Sip on cool libations and nibble on tasty treats amongst the finest selection of furniture, accessories, clothing, jewelry, rugs and art. It's definitely the coolest Preview Party in the post Atomic-Age. You won't want to miss this chance to pick-up your next treasure.

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Market Weekend | Saturday and Sunday April 26 and 27
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Admission: $5
The best selection of Mid-Century Modern design all under one roof!

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Participating Dealers

5ifty5ifty Mod
Century Modern
Cool Stuff Houston
Dialect
Don Browne
Era Vintage Modern
Forma Revivo
Houston Mod
Martin Huber Miller
Modern Decoration

Metro Modern
Metro Retro
Mid-Century & More
The Lush Life Antiques
The Mod Pod, LLC
Retro Relics
The Robin Cook Collection
Vintage Watches and Cufflinks by McQueen

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The Hour: Cocktail Time Design 1930-1980
in conjunction with Lawndale’s 20th Century Modern Market
April 21 – 29, 2008
Reception Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 5:30-7:30pm

3rd floor Project Space gallery

Lawndale Art Center is pleased to host The Hour: Cocktail Time Design, an exhibition presented by Don Browne in conjunction with the 13th Annual Modern Market.

Over 100 vintage objects from the golden era of smoking and drinking will be exhibited in Lawndale Art Center’s third floor Project Space gallery. The exhibit includes works produced in ceramic, glass, metal and plastic by more than twenty-five significant designers from ten countries spanning the years 1930 to 1980.

The exhibition is free and open to the public:

Monday, April 21, 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, April 22, 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, April 23, 10 am - 5 pm with reception from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 24 - closed
Friday, April 25 - open during Preview Party, 6 - 9 pm
Saturday, April 26 & Sunday 27 - 10 am - 5 pm during Market Days
Monday, April 28 -10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, April 29 – 10 am – 5-pm

Don Browne is a collector and dealer in Mid-Century Modern decorative art. The Hour: Cocktail Time Design continues his curatorial exploration of modern design that began with his first exhibition Mid-Century Modern Revisited at Brazos Projects in 2004.

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Sponsors

ICON
PaperCity Magazine	New Leaf Publishing Karen and David Sobotka
INDUSTRIALIST
Roy H. Cullen Anita and David Garten Ann W. Harithas	Patterson and Murphy Public Relations Brooke M. Stroud
CLASSIC
Anonymous Art Supply Central Market Jereann and Robert Chaney Daniel Dubrowski John Eckel Jimmy Wilson’s Seafood and Chop House Michelle A. Lewis and J. Brandon Blossman	McCoy Workplace Solutions Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar My Table magazine Jim Petersen, Jr. Pivot Point Advisors “The Science of Investment” Saint Arnold Brewing Company Cindi Strauss Susan Mayfield Catering Tart Cafe
MODERNIST
Atomic Ranch Kath and Jorge Blanco brooks • reid studio Romayne and Bill Cox Jayme Cox and Freddy Warner Maureen Ford Diana Hudson and Lee Kaplan Julia and Vesa Koivumaa	Anthony Kouzounis Patricia A. Kirk Robert and Cynthia McClain – McClain Gallery Modernism Magazine PH Design Shop James G. Petheriotes Russ Pitman
DESIGN CIRCLE
Anonymous Minnette Boesel Frances and Brad Boswell Leslie and Lee Entsminger Evelyn and Gerald Franklin Rob Greenstein Cecily Horton Kerry F. Inman Ben Koush Betty and Mike Maccagnan Gundi McCandless Pattii Montgomery and Brett Hanka	Mary Morrison Mr. Glen Hilton and Dr. Michael Remson Barrie Scardino Shade Restaurant Scott Sims Anne and Chris Skidmore Susan and Chris Tripoli Eleanor Williams Katherine and Mark Yzaguirre
MARKET COMMITTEE
Paula Murphy – Chair Catherine Anspon William Betts Karen Covington Anita Garten James Glassman Michael Guidry Caren and Stuart Harris Cecily Horton Holly Moore and Jim Kastleman Julia and Vesa Koivumaa Erica and Benjy Levit Janet Meyer	Jim Tiebout Ryland and Scott Peveto Robert Reid and Darin Brooks Meredith Riddle Stuart Rosenberg Kellye B. Sanford Scott Sims Jose Solis Cindi Strauss and Chris Ballou Sara and Kico Tovar Eleanor Williams Katherine and Mark Yzaguirre Rene and Brett Zamore

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