Antiques At Philadelphia’s Navy Pier

 

Cohen And Burk Collaboration Sails Again At Passenger Terminal

 

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — Last April, promoters Barry M. Cohen, b4rTIME, Inc, and Jim Burk unveiled their first jointly produced event, Antiques at Philadelphia’s Navy Pier, which debuted during Antiques Week in Philadelphia. The sun-drenched facility just off I-95 with its easy parking and veritable Who’s Who roster of Americana dealers drew instant accolades. The quality and variety of antiques and art offered at realistic prices resulted in impressive sales. The excitement outlived the preshow buzz, indicating the return to Philadelphia of “the right show in the right place” to complement the venerable Philadelphia Antiques Show.

Among those dealers returning to the venue this year are Raccoon Creek; Vander Laan & Schill; T. L. Dwyer; Chuck White; Brian Cullity; Newsom Berdan; William R. and Theresa F. Kurau, all from Pennsylvania. Also returning are Judith and James Milne and Douglas Constantine, both from New York; Russ & Karen Goldberger and Thomas R. Longacre from New Hampshire; Stephen-Douglas, Vermont; Pam & Martha Boynton, Massachusetts; Robert Snyder & Judy Wilson, Maine; Priscilla Hutchinson, Maine; Malcolm Magruder, Virginia; David Good and Sam Forsythe, Ohio; The Norwoods, Maryland; Roberto Freitas, Connecticut; Carlson and Stevenson, Vermont; and Victor Weinblatt, Massachusetts.

Some of the dealers joining the show this year include Laura Fisher Antique Quilts, New York; Michael and Sally Whittemore, Illinois; Douglas R. Wyant, Michigan; Nancy & Craig Cheyney, Ohio; Hanes & Ruskin, Connecticut; Axtell Antiques, New York.

According to Cohen, “From the moment this show opened, customers and dealers began telling us how excited they were to be back to the Navy Pier. They simply love the ambiance, ease of parking and easy-to-reach location.” 

Burk points out that although the venue is away from the downtown core of the city, that’s also why people prefer it. “It’s quiet and safe here. You can leave your car and take our shuttle into town and back. What you save on parking will pay for a pair of tickets to a show,” according to Burk. Even the largest events at the nearby stadium do not impact traffic or access to the Navy Yard on South Broad Street, according to the management at the facility.

The promoters have arranged for free on-site parking this year throughout the run of the show. An on-site cafe will again be provided by Liberty Belle Catering, and there will be a free Antiques Week shuttle that will run to the Philadelphia Antiques Show on the weekend.

Show hours are Friday, April 13, 10 am to 5 pm, $15; Saturday, April 14, 10 am-6 pm, $10; Sunday, April 15, 10 am to 4 pm, $10; admission fee is valid for unlimited returns.

Antiques at Philadelphia’s Navy Pier is located at the Cruise Terminal at Pier One on the grounds of the Naval Business Center, 5100 South Broad Street, just off I-95. It will feature quality American and English period and country furniture and furnishings, early folk art and textiles, jewelry, ceramics and pottery, garden and architectural items, American Indian and Chinese arts and appropriate decorative accessories.

For information, contact Barry M. Cohen at 703-914-1268 or email b4rtime@cox.net or Jim Burk at 717-872-2778. For a complete dealer list, lodging discounts and directions, visit www.b4rtime.com, where you can also sign up to receive a mailing for the show.