rocky squirrel: Cathedral Antiques Show & Tour of Homes ? The Peach Review?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

The 42nd Annual Cathedral Antiques Show will be held January 31st thru February 2nd.

The Cathedral of St. Philip

2744 Peachtree Road, NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30305

2013 Show Co-Chairs: Mary Elrod and Marion Williams

Honorary Chairmen: Caroline and Harry Gilham

2013 Beneficiary: Refugee Family Services

Founded in 1969, the Cathedral Antiques Show is a community outreach project sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of the Cathedral of St. Philip. With the help of hundreds of volunteers, devoted leadership and support from the Community and Church, the antiques dealers and our event sponsors, the Antiques Show has donated more than $3 million to Atlanta-area charitable causes that might not otherwise get the funds or exposure this event provides. Truly a Passion for a Purpose.

Over the past 42 years, the Cathedral Antiques Show and Tour of Homes has truly become a ?Passion for a Purpose.? Whether you have a passion for antiques, a passion for design, a passion for being a part of a team of dedicated volunteers or a passion for ?giving back? to the Atlanta community?to people in need, you will ?fire? that passion through this premier winter event.

The Coca-Cola Company has supported the Cathedral Antiques Show and Tour of Homes for a number of years. Clyde Tuggle, Senior Vice President, Chief Public Affairs & Communications Officer notes, ?Our involvement with this project demonstrates the corporate commitment of The Coca-Cola Company to enrich the life of the community through educational programming while supporting local organizations who address some of Georgia?s most pressing needs.?

The Cathedral Antiques Show, Tour of Homes and Inspiration House attract visitors from around the country who enjoy art, decorating and learning about the finer aspects of antique origin and design. This is a must do on the Atlanta social scene with a loyal customer base from Atlanta?s most affluent zip codes. (30305, 30326, 30327, 30328, and 30342).

Quick Notes:

- Refugees are legal residents and are eligible for work, public school, and social services from the moment they arrive.

- The average wait-time for resettlement is 7-8 years and less than 1 percent of all refugees are ever resettled in a third country, such as the U.S.

- Refugees receive zero-interest loans to pay for their air travel to the U.S. They are expected to begin repaying these loans after they start working and build up savings.

- The repayment appears on their credit reports and contributes to building a good credit history.

- Georgia receives between 2,500-3,000 refugees a year. Currently, refugees from Bhutan and Burma are the two largest groups entering both the U.S. and Georgia.

- After one year, refugees are eligible to apply for legal permanent resident (L.P.R.) status. After five years from the date of resettlement, they may apply for U.S. citizenship.

Background info on RFS

The mission of Refugee Family Services (RFS) is to support the efforts of refugee families to achieve self-sufficiency by providing education and economic opportunity.?Across the globe today, more than 15 million refugees have fled or been driven from their own state because of their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion. Each year, the United States offers safety, freedom and opportunity to thousands of these individuals, inviting them to make this country their home. For more than 25 years, RFS has been there to help refugee women, children, and families build on their strengths, regain self-sufficiency, and thrive as new Americans in metro Atlanta.

2013 Events

January 20th First Place Passion Tour

Tour of four unique homes in charming, nearby neighborhoods reflects the creativity and passion of first-time homeowners.

January 22nd Media Party (@Inspiration House)

January 26th Opening Party (@Inspiration House)

January 27th Tours (@Inspiration House)

The Inspiration House, located in an historic home on the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Philip, is for anyone who has a passion for design that mixes antiques and contemporary furniture for day-to-day living. Over 20 up-and-coming designers?showcase their creative talents.

January 27th Tour of Homes

This tour of homes in some of Atlanta?s most distinctive neighborhoods provides a rare glimpse of the beautiful work and amazing talents of several well-known designers, architects, and craftsmen.

January 30th Preview Party

This gala opening night event, with over 600 people attending, allows guests and sponsors to have the first look at fine, authentic antiques while enjoying delectable offerings of food and fine wine.

January 31st to February 2nd? The 42nd Annual Cathedral Antiques Show

This beautiful show features almost thirty highly respected dealers from around the country, offering a wide variety of beautiful 18th, 19th, and early 20th century antiques. Visitors can discover exquisite and unique porcelain, furniture, jewelry, rugs, art, silver and much more in the magnificent setting of the Cathedral of St. Philip.

January 31st Miles Redd Lecture

This lecture is by Miles Redd of New York, one of today?s top leading designers. He will share his views and ideas on decorating with antiques and incorporating them into today?s lifestyles. Following the lecture, there will be a champagne reception and book signing.

February 1st Drinks and Antiques

This exciting party is aimed at young collectors but fun for all ages and is a great opportunity for an evening with friends to enjoy a class of wine and hors d?oeuvres while exploring the show.

February 1st & February 2nd Antiques Treasure Hunt

This two-day event, held both days from 10am ? 2pm, will have accredited appraisers providing verbal opinions, for a modest donation, on silver, porcelain, art, and furniture. Bring in your treasures from ancestors or shopping adventures to see if they have any surprising value.

They have quite the line-up of activities after the New Year. To find more information on this event and more, click HERE

-TPR