Cathedral 2The annual Cathedral Antiques Show at the Cathedral of St. Philip in Buckhead is set for Jan. 31 – Feb. 7 with a host of events and activities surrounding the main event.
More than two dozen dealers of period furniture, jewelry, art, and accessories ranging from 17th-century antiques to iconic mid-century modern pieces will be part of this year’s show and sale. The show will be held Feb. 4-5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The net proceeds of the show will benefit Literacy Action.
Events will actually kick off on Jan. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. with the First Place Passion Tour of Homes, featuring the first homes owned by five young professionals.
Other activities include a talk and book signing by Suzanne Rheinstein on Feb. 4 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. She’ll be talking about her new book, Rooms for Living. Clint Smith, editor of Veranda magazine, will sign and discuss his book, The Romance of Flowers on Feb. 5 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Gudrun Cottenier will discuss European floral design trends on Feb. 5 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and essayist and author Julia Reed will sign and discuss her books, including But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria, on Feb. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. A special Evening with Julia Reed is set for Feb. 5 from 7-10 p.m.
A Flower Festival will be held Feb. 4-6 showcasing floral designs from leading designers, garden clubs and flower guilds. The main Tour of Homes will be held Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. showcasing five of the city most luxurious homes.
For more details about the show and events, visit cathedralantiques.org.

Collin Kelley has been the editor of Atlanta Intown for two decades and has been a journalist and freelance writer for 35 years. He’s also an award-winning poet and novelist.