Former NBA player headlines ASMSA event
APRIL 11, 2013
On the hunt for antiques BY JANIE GINOCCHIO
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uying antique furniture is an intimidating undertaking, especially if your past design schemes have involved concrete blocks or couches picked up from the side of the road. Fortunately, Little Rock has a number of antiques dealers who specialize in a number of areas. Ellen Golden, owner of Ellen Golden Antiques in the Heights, said consumers shouldn’t avoid antiques because of the perceived cost. “People get a nice surprise when they compare prices of antiques with contemporary furniture or new reproductions,� she said. “Most of the time, you can do better with the antique, price-wise.� Golden, who specializes in French antiques she imports directly from Paris, said quality is a big selling point. “Antiques will stay with you — they’ve lasted for a century [or more].� Larry Jordan, owner of Fabulous Finds on Cantrell, advises inexperienced buyers to do their research before they hit the stores. “The Internet is so available with valuable information,� he said. “Find out how to determine true antiques from reproductions — it is hard to tell sometimes.�
OUR FAVORITE ANTIQUE DEALERS ELLEN GOLDEN ANTIQUES — Specializing in French antiques, the store also features gifts and works by local artists. 5701 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, (501) 664-7746. FABULOUS FINDS — Home to 40 antique dealers whose inventory ranges from English to French to American antiques. 2905 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, (501) 614-8181.
An 18th century Louis XVI trumeau mirror from ELLEN GOLDEN ANTIQUES.
MID-TOWNE ANTIQUE MALL — It’s packed with 20,000 square feet of new and antique home furnishings, rare coins, jewelry, stemware, estate pieces and more. 105 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, (501) 223-3600. OLIVER’S ANTIQUES — Specializing in country antiques, with a selection of furniture, fabrics, glassware, silver and toys. 1101 Burman Dr., Jacksonville, (501) 982-0064.
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) will host the Open Book Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, at 6 p.m. April 25 at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock. Tickets are $150 per person. ASMSA is Arkansas’ only statewide public and residential science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) high school. ASMSA students represent some of the most talented and college-ready young minds in the nation. ASMSA is one of 15 public, residential schools in the country specializing in the education of academically talented students who have an interest and aptitude for mathematics and science. Their students receive free tuition, room and board and have access to some of the best course offerings and faculty in the state. Since the school opened in 1993, at least one student from every county in Arkansas has attended ASMSA. For more information about ASMSA or the Open Book Celebration, visit www.asmsa.org.
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hearsay ➼ Relax and center yourself at the WILDWOOD PARK WELLNESS WEEKEND, scheduled April 12-13. There’s a meet and greet from 6-8 p.m. April 12 and classes, demonstrations and exhibition booths from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13. THE FLOATING LOTUS will have staff there to teach a Vinyasa yoga class from 10:15-11:15 a.m., as well as performing organic skin care and Thai yoga massage demonstrations. ➼ Head over to LYON COLLEGE on April 12-13 for the 34TH ARKANSAS
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SCOTTISH FESTIVAL. The free event features Scottish food, Highland dancing, sheep dog demonstrations and children’s activities. For more information, visit www.lyon.edu/scotfest. ➼ CANTRELL GALLERY will host the 22nd Mid-Southern Watercolorists Special Open Membership Exhibit from May 5 to June 22. There will be a reception celebrating the opening of the MSW show 2-4 p.m. May 5. Many of the featured artists will be present at this free reception, and the public is invited.
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