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What's Happening in Chicago? by Jane Harris
	"With the Wind" Alice Zinnes	The windy city will warm up this Spring as it gets ready to host its annual Chicago International Antiques and Fine Art Fair, commencing April 28 and running through May 1. One of the largest art fairs worldwide, this year's Fair promises to be even more exciting as both the The Antiquarian Book Fair and Prints/Chicago will be held in conjunction with the event.
		Collectors, connoisseurs, and general fair-goers can expect to find almost anything their hearts' desire. During the long weekend, museum, gallery and private dealers of everything from furniture, jewelry, clocks, and ceramics to painting, sculpture, photography and rare books come together to hawk, admire, or peruse their wares.	"Red Rocker" David Martin
		The show's producers are really careful to maintain exceptional standards while they are amassing the various vendors, so despite the vast numbers of participants, schlock is, thankfully, rare.
		Representatives from over fifteen states as well as from France, England, and Germany will be represented this year. In addition to a series of lectures, cocktail parties and gourmet meals, different social gatherings have been organized. For more information on this awesome event, call (312) 527-7838, or e-mail cland@chi.mmart.com. And make your reservations early!	"Pizza Party" Dennis Aufiery
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