Party Pictures 12/10/04 - Antiquarius Gala Preview Party in Greenwich

Antiquarius Gala Preview Party in Greenwich, CT

Allie Hanley and Dealer Taylor

Chandra Jessee and Julius Gaudio

Cindy Rinfret and Regina Olmstead

Antiquarius is the annual week-long event that includes the prestigious Antiquarius Antiques Show, the Gala Preview Party, a lecture by a top interior designer, an antiques show gallery tour, booth talks, a holiday boutique at the Round Hill Club and a coveted holiday house tour of private homes throughout Greenwich. Antiquarius benefits Bush-Holley Historic Site and The Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich.

Diane Jennings, Nancy Burke, and Nancy Mott

The Historical Society, more than any other organization, actively addresses important community issues that relate to the cultural heritage of Greenwich and lower Fairfield County. Antiquarius is the principal fund-raising event for the Historical Society. The proceeds especially benefit the education programs which, as a result of the generous support, can continue to be expanded and enhanced.

2004 marks the 47th year of Antiquarius and this year's events took place December 2-8 at the Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich. Antiquarius raises more than $400,000 each year to support the Historical Society, which receives no funding from the Town of Greenwich. The Patron Party was attended by approximately 175 people, the Antiques Show Preview party was attended by more than 500 people, including 250+ Patrons and Corporate Sponsors. Approximately 3,000 people attended the Antiques Show.

Hal Parent and Alease Fisher

Sabrina and Carl Forsythe

Peter and Isabel Malkin

Catherine Marcus, Nonie Mack, and Kathy Markby

DeAnna Stratton, Connie Clephane, and Carrie and Chris Shumway

Eve Stone and Laurie Grauer

Jane and John Seel, Carin Crooks, and Debra Mecky

Russ and Debbie Reynolds with Natalie and Malcom Pray

Jim and Susan Larkin with Jeff Cooley

Leigh Failing, Icy Frantz, Bruce Failing, and Scott Frantz

John and Elizabeth Hirsch with Lisa and Darrick Antell

Aqua, Mexico’s new stylish destination

L. to r.: Celerie Kemble; Ingrid Bosch; Barbara Christabella; Melissa Berkelhammer; Susan Shin and Helena Skarstedt.

Heidi Albertson and Vanessa Brown

Splashlight Studios was aglow in the aqua-tinted light projected through fish tanks swimming with marine life indigenous to the Mexican costal region as Patricia Quintana (Siete), Michelle Bernstein (MB), and Franco Maddalozzo (Azur) showcased samplings from their signature restaurants to be opened at Aqua, Mexico’s new destination.

A “Beach Oasis” with pure white sand beaches and rippling water was recreated to look and feel like Aqua Resort.

The resort is scheduled to open in December and will be a new concept for the luxury Fiesta Americana Grand brand—a fresh dimension in modern refinement, style and service.