Melting Pot News
Antique Spectacular Ends Today
By Tamara Fudge
Looking for an oriental rug, gold watch, vintage postcard or antique Christmas ornament?
You’re in luck this weekend. Seventy-one antique dealers from nine states have set up shop at the QCCA in Rock Island for the semi-annual three-day Antique Spectacular, which concludes today.
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‘Top shelf’ antiques in R.I.
By Stephen Elliott, Moline Dispatch
"This is a quality show," Mr. White said. "Everything they have is top shelf. The people support it quite well."
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Antique' is in the eye of the beholder
By Jeff Dick, The Leader
Certain types of antiques are always in demand, says Kim Schilling of Melting Pot Productions, organizers of the twice-yearly Antique Spectacular: furniture, jewelry, art pottery, glassware.
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Antique Spectacular ends today in Rock Island
By Doug Schorpp
...About 65 dealers are on hand, selling various antiques and collectibles, including primitives, toys, clocks, silver, glassware, pottery, postcards, books, jewelry, paper, vintage clothing, textiles and lace, quilts, all eras of furniture, silver pattern matching, country, and more.
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Antique Spectacular at MAC this weekend
NICOLE WEIS, Staff Writer
"It's like walking into a department store from another era."
That's how show promoter Kimberly Schilling described the upcoming Antique Spectacular to be held at the Mid-America Center Nov. 9-11.
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Antique show moves downtown
Tom Perry, Writer
familiar central Iowa antique show is moving this year to a new location - downtown Des Moines.
The Antique Spectacular, in its fourth year as a weekend event in the Des Moines metro, will be held Friday through Sunday at the Polk County Convention Complex, 501 Grand Ave.
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Collectors Find Treasures at Expo
By Kathy Kuhl
Among the more than 3,000 people seeking treasures at the QCCA Expo Center over the weekend,
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A Treasure Hunt Awaits
By Tim Johnson, The Daily Nonpareil
Melting Pot Productions will hold an Antique Spectacular April 22-24 at the Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way.
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ANTIQUE SHOW BRINGS BACK OLD FAVORITES
TAMARA FUDGE, QUAD CITY TIMES
Looking for a few pieces of fine silverware to complete your grandmother’s old set? You just might find them this weekend at the 10th anniversary of the Antique Spectacular.
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Antique Spectacular
TAMARA FUDGE, QUAD CITY TIMES
Antique dealers scour world in Q-C 9th annual event at Expo Center touts foreign items
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Collectors, curious flock to antique spectacular
Jennifer Dewitt
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Jewel of a show
By Alma Gaul / QUAD-CITY TIMES
To the untrained eye, a cameo might look like a colorful oval with a white face pasted on top. Reality is more complex.
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Antique' is in the eye of the beholder
By Jeff Dick, The Leader
Certain types of antiques are always in demand, says Kim Schilling of Melting Pot Productions, organizers of the twice-yearly Antique Spectacular: furniture, jewelry, art pottery, glassware.
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Links
Please use the links below to find the most current news and information about the Quad Cities.
Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus
The Moline Daily Dispatch and the Rock Island Argus combine to make up the second largest daily newspaper in the greater Quad Cities area.
Quad Cities CVB
The Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau is a visitor's link to information about the Quad Cities. Find hotel, dining, and entertainment information here.
Greater Des Moines CVB
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is your complete link to lodging, dining and attractions in the greater Des Moines area.
Polk County Convention Center
Home of the Des Moines Antique Spectacular
