This year marks the 49th Ellis Antiques Show. The show features 35
of the nation's leading dealers and galleries.

The Ellis Antiques Show will run from Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2008

The Ellis Antiques Show will be held in The Castle at the Boston
Park Plaza Hotel & Towers. 158 Columbus Avenue at
Arlington Street.

General Admission $15
Tickets to be purchased at the door and includes a show catalogue.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Collectors’ Evening
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
An exclusive evening filled with savory foods,fine champagne and magical notes by our jazz pianist. A Private Evening.
Collectors Reception • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Opening Night Gala Preview
Thursday, October 30, 2008
View fine antiques in an historic setting. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres and our legendary oyster bar. Reservations essential.

Sponsors’ Champagne Reception
5:00pm - 9:00pm
$750 for two ($800 at door)
For Sponsors – a private one hour reception preceding the Preview Party. Includes daily admission Fri-Sun, catalogue, champagne,
open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Preview Party Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$250 per person ($275 at door)
Includes daily admission Fri-Sun, catalogue, open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Shuttle Bus service is provided the night of the Preview Party from 4:30-9:00 pm. Stops are Boston Common Garage, Taj Boston and
at the corners of Newbury and Dartmouth and Stuart and
Dartmouth Streets.

Please click here to download an Opening Night Gala Preview Letter in PDF format.

Please click here to download an Opening Night Gala Preview Reply Form in PDF format.

Young Collectors’ Night
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Always a festive and fun evening! Enjoy cocktails and
sumptuous hors d’oeuvres —with music by the Big Daddy
Jazz Band.

Fellows Reception & Dinner
5:30pm - 10:30pm
$375 per person
Reception at 5:30pm at Castle with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner following at 8:00pm at Mistral. Reservations essential.
Includes daily admission fri-Sun, catalogue, open bar,
hors d’oeuvres and dinner.

Friends Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
$175 per person
Includes daily admission, catalogue, open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

Young Collector's Reception
6:00pm - 8:30pm
$125 per person ($150 at door)
Includes catalogue, open bar and hors d’oeuvres.

BRUNCH & LECTURE

Sunday, November 2
Bunny Williams, world renowned interior designer and garden
Expert, and her husband John Rosselli, antiques dealer, reminisce and provide a“how-to manual” in their lecture “Point of View”, showcasing three decades of decorating elegant and comfortable houses. They are co-owners of the acclaimed Treillage Ltd.,a home and garden decor shop in New Reservations essential.

GUIDED TOURS

Museum trained guides will conduct tours and discussions with exhibitors about highlighted pieces before show hours.
Includes Show admission, catalogue, tour and continental breakfast.
Friday, October 31
Saturday, November 1
10:00am
$20 per person
Includes continental breakfast, Show tour, catalogue and Show admission. Reservations requested.

THE CAFÉ

Max Ultimate Food
Café will feature soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts and
beverages including a wine bar each day of the show.

EVENTS

Collectors’ Evening
Wednesday, October 29

Opening Night Gala Preview
Thursday, October 30

Young Collectors’ Night
Saturday, November 1

Brunch & Lecture
Sunday, November 2