Art & Antiques at Lodge Auction House
If you've ever driven by this circa 1925 masonic lodge and wondered what went on behind the massive columns, now is your chance to get a peek at the beautiful architecture within. This weekend September 16-17, 2006, get down to Cazenovia Street for the 2nd Annual South Buffalo Art and Antique Festival. This festival is held in the historic Buffalo Lodge #846 now known as The Lodge Auction House.
This year s Art and Antique Festival will include the work of Roycrofters, artisans acknowledged worldwide for their extraordinary craftsmanship. The Roycroft Campus is in East Aurora and was founded by the writer and philosopher Elbert Hubbard.
We ll have an eclectic mix of fine art, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass and metal works, as well as antiques and unique gifts, said Lisa Eoannou, one of the proprietors of The Lodge Auction House, which hosted the inaugural art show last fall. Visitors will also enjoy live entertainment and refreshments.
The Lodge Auction House is fast becoming Buffalo s premier antique and collectables auction gallery. It also features three banquet rooms (accomodating 75 - 225 guests) perfect for weddings, parties, showers, banquets, and other social gatherings. Their auction business, brings over 25 years experience in consigning, appraising and selling fine antiques and collectibles. Auctioneer Steve Phillips has been in the antique business for 22 years.
Space is still available for artisans and antique dealers wishing to showcase their wares at this weekend's event. Call Lisa Eoannou at 826.0168 for more information. Check out the lodge's website for a list of attending artists and their works and to see photos from last year's event.
Partners in planning the event are New York State Assemblyman Mark J.F. Schroeder, The Roycrofters, The Lodge Auction House, and The Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors include Assemblyman Mark Schroeder, Mercy Hospital, HSBC, Bank of America, Chick-n-Pizza Works, and Honeywell.
2nd Annual South Buffalo Art and Antique Festival Saturday, Sept 16 and Sunday, Sept 17, 2006 11am - 5pm | Free admission The Historic Lodge Auction House 212 Cazenovia Street (near Seneca Street) in South Buffalo www.thelodgeauction.com | 716.826.0168
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been there
it's worth the short ride just to see the inerior of this iincredible building and its centerpiece chandelier -- you'll never see one like this again.
Oh, and I'm sure the antiques and art will be top notch too.
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put'em on the glass
at a quick glance I thought this was that place on Grant st. next to Frontier
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