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1000 Islands Art & Craft & Antique Festival August 12 and 13

CLAYTON, NY – The Thousand Islands Arts Center to 3 p.m. Children under 15 are admitted free.
(TIAC) is excited to announce that it is hosting Proceeds from the show benefit the Thousand Islands
the 1000 Islands Art & Craft & Antique Festival Arts Center. For more information, please visit
on Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13 at www.TIArtsCenter.org.
Cerow Recreation Park, 615 East Line Road in The Thousand Islands Arts Center is a private, non-
Clayton, New York. profit organization dedicated to the preservation and
This year TIAC partnered with Kessler Promotions promotion of traditional arts and handicrafts through
Inc. to help market the event. The festival will have over educational programs, classes, lectures, and exhibitions.
70 vendors specializing in a wide range of handmade Home to a nationally-renowned permanent collection
goods and one-of-a-kind items from pottery, paintings, and library of hand-woven textiles, the Arts Center also
and glassworks to jewelry, antique furniture, and artisan offers a wide variety of classes for all levels of students –
foods. The two-day show will also offer spinning and from the beginner to the professional artist. The
weaving demonstrations on Saturday. Thousand Islands Arts Center’s mission is to advance
Daily adult admission to the Festival is $6. Saturday art, craft, and our unique textile collection through
hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday’s are 10 a.m. education and exhibition.

The Big Flea Antiques Market – A Family Affair

For the past 40 years, D’Amore Joan Sides’ business is a family affair – in
Promotions has been presenting hundreds more ways than one. Her daughters,
of antiques and collectible shows Marthia and Dee Dee, have promoted
throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. It has shows in Nashville and NYC, respectively,
steadily earned the reputation as the most and support D’amore promotions with
successful, and largest, antiques market their innovative ideas and creative
in the Mid-Atlantic regions. D’Amore approach to help with promotional
continues to grow in size and popularity – campaigns. Each member of the staff is
no small feat in today’s economy! The devoted and talented. Keleigh Chepy and
flagship show, the DC Big Flea & Eric Compton are efficient, friendly, and
Antiques Market, burst onto Northern have known the Sides family since child-
Virginia’s marketplace 20 years ago, and hood. All three girls, Marthia, Dee Dee,
shows no signs of slowing down. and Keleigh, are keenly aware of what
The Promoter, Joan Sides, is proud of draws Gen-X and millennial generations
the congenial atmosphere at the shows, into the show.
and her staff attempts to give good service Upcoming 2023 shows include The
to her dealers and customers using inno- DC Big Flea on September 23-24 and
vative techniques and advertising. “We November 4-5 at the Dulles Expo Center,
are here to serve the exhibitors first and 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center in
foremost.” Our return rate is over 80%. Chantilly, VA, Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
“I believe the dealers and customers love to attend this show. It’s fun Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10 for both days.
and friendly.” For more information, visit www.thebigfleamarket.com.

Collins Gifts Adds Taunton to List of
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" " RYE, NH – Promoter Wendy Collins of Collins Gifts has added a new show in Taunton, MA to its
current lineup of events. The Taunton MA Doll, Bear & Miniature Show and Sale will take place on
! " # " Sunday, August 13, 2023 at The Clarion Hotel located at 700 Myles Standish Blvd. in Taunton.
Wendy Collins’ shows bring out some of the doll community’s finest and most reputable dealers,
collectors and enthusiasts of all ages. In addition to antique and modern dolls, bears, and miniatures

from such noted dealers as Gary Passamonte, Ron and Robin Martin, Kathleen Tornikoski, and
Barbara Scully, guests will find beautiful French and German dolls and accessories—including antique
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Those interested in vintage, fashion, hard plastic, and modern artist dolls will also find numerous
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(444 4 4 4 * ! 0 / / 0 0 6 5 Kiddies, Madam Alexander, Ginny Patti Playpal, Thumbelina, Baby Dear, and other
1 ! * 4 4 ! 2 - 1 4 4 4 4 6 /4 4 4* / / . 1 4 4 4 4 6 4* 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 1 4 4- 0 4 4 4 2 1 0 4 1950s-1970s dolls. Reborn Artist Kendra Martinez will be selling at the show, as well.
1 1 4 6 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 36 4 4 1 0 . ) 4 4 / 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 / 3 " 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 + 4 / . 1 . " For the bear and fine plush and artist-made collector, stop by Wendy Collins’
booth for an outstanding inventory of truly wonderful artist-made pieces. Beth and
Ben Savino from the Toy Store in Ohio will be on hand with their vast display of

" " " " " " " " !" " Steiff bears and animals, vintage and new. For the antique bear collector, Ann
Prosper’s booth is a must-visit.
4 4 5 4 4 4 44 4 *4 4 4 6 4 44 4 4 44 4 4 44 4 .4 4 4 4 4 4 4 * / 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 - Collins Gifts’ next MA Doll, Bear & Miniature Show & Sale will be held
. 6 3 / 0 2 6 1+ 6 . 6 5 October 1, 2023 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge, MA. Both events will
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Gardner. For more information visit www.collinsgifts.com.
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