Thursday, September 26, 2024
Please note that while the outdoor gardens are open to all from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, the Lauritzen Gardens Antiques Show is ONLY OPEN for guests with pre-purchased reservations for the Sneak Peek and the Preview Party.
Public shopping (for garden members and guests) opens at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 27. See all public shopping hours below.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sneak Peek | $250 per person
Reimagine your first tour of the 2024 show floor. Lace up your sneakers and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, casual and comfortable shopping experience. Be one of the first guests to shop the show and get personal service from our antiques exhibitors.
Sponsored by: Anonymous, Feltz WealthPLAN, Moylan Kropp
Pre-registration is required.
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
5 to 6 p.m. Collector's Circle Champagne Reception
An exclusive champagne reception for sponsors at the Lily level ($2,500) and above.
Sponsored by: Anonymous, Feltz WealthPLAN, Moylan Kropp
6 to 9 p.m. Preview Party | $200 per person
It’s opening night – your first chance to discover the wonders of the weekend and shop the show. Join us for an evening full of fine food and drink, incredible art and antiques, and good company. Tickets include valet parking, an open bar, and the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow design enthusiasts and garden supporters.
Sponsored by: Anonymous, Feltz WealthPLAN, Moylan Kropp
Hosted by: Emily and Trent Allen, Amy and Dr. Matt Epp, Dr. Mary Finnegan, Jamie and Ted Friedland, Dr. Tricia and Jeff Hultgren-Dermatology Specialists of Omaha, Andrea and John Marshall, Gina and Mike McDevitt, Lisa and Mike Meredith, Carmen and Todd Smith, Kelli and Brent Tierney, Debbie and Brian Wood
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
Friday, September 27, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show Hours
9 a.m. Designer Credited Course (CEU)
Presented by: Emma Fritz of Ann Gish
A complimentary one-hour CEU course so area designers can stay up-to-date with industry tools, trends, products and best practices. Open to design professionals.
Pre-registration is required and will open on June 1, 2024.
Located in Mary’s Café
Sponsored by the Dixon Family Foundation and the Amy L. Scott Family Foundation
10 a.m. Antiques & Design Academy
Learn from the experts in antiques and design in these educational and inspirational sessions. Join us to gain new knowledge and a new appreciation for various topics in art, design, or antiques. Session and presenter to be announced!
FREE with paid show admission or a Friday luncheon reservation. Located in Mary’s Café. Pre-registration is required.
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Sponsored by the Dixon Family Foundation and the Amy L. Scott Family Foundation
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
10:30 a.m. Designer Walk
Take a tour of the show with Mark and Mikel Eckstrom of studio eckström.
FREE with paid show admission or a Saturday luncheon reservation.
Pre-registration is required.
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
11:30 a.m. Kimball Lauritzen Friday Luncheon with Mark D. Sikes | $125 per person
“Beauty is everywhere. It surrounds us each and every day; all we have to do is look,” these are the words of Friday’s luncheon speaker Mark D. Sikes. An esteemed interior designer and tastemaker, Sikes has a talent for creating beautiful and timeless interiors that embody an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Known for his all-American sensibilities and fresh take on classical aesthetics, he seeks to create stunning interiors and, above all, a more beautiful world. Join us as he shares his design philosophy and the influences that shape his enduring work.
Sponsored by fnbo
Hosted by: Erica Bryant, Jennifer Buda, Ashley McMahon
Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
2 p.m. Antiques & Design Academy with Carissa Schrager of Interiors Magazine and Kyle Bunting of Kyle Bunting
“Antiques of Tomorrow”
Learn from the experts in antiques and design in these educational and inspirational sessions. Join us to gain new knowledge and a new appreciation for various topics in art, design, or antiques.
This session will be presented by designer Carissa Schrager, Senior Advertising Director of Interiors Magazine with special guest, textile and rug designer, Kyle Bunting.
FREE with paid show admission or a Friday luncheon reservation. Located in Mary’s Café. Pre-registration is required.
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Sponsored by the Dixon Family Foundation and the Amy L. Scott Family Foundation
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
Saturday, September 28, 2024
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show Hours
10:30 a.m. Lite Fare & Lecture with Suzanne Tucker | $100 per person
Constant curiosity, exploring the details and the depth of design, gaining wisdom and expertise with every project – these are the keys to San Francisco-based interior designer Suzanne Tucker’s award-winning portfolio. Join Suzanne as she unveils some of her most extraordinary homes in a captivating lecture filled with behind-the-scenes insights and witty anecdotes. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, architecture enthusiast, or one who appreciates the beauty of exceptional, personalized interiors, Suzanne’s lecture promises to inspire, entertain, and enlighten.
Hosted by: Claudia Messineo and Susie Maly
Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent
Reservations will open June 1, 2024 >>
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
12:30 p.m. Designer Walk
Take a tour of the show with Nick Huff of Hutch Contract.
FREE with paid show admission or a Saturday luncheon reservation.
Pre-registration is required.
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
1:30 p.m. Garden Tea Party with Ariella Chezar and Margot Shaw | $100 per person
Step into the wondrous, color-filled world of Ariella Chezar. as this master floral designer and leader of the “farm-to-flower” movement takes the stage with special guest Margot Shaw, the founder and editor-in-chief of Flower Magazine. Through demonstration and lively discussion, luncheon patrons will learn how to mindfully construct beautiful, foam free arrangements that celebrate the season and that honor every stem’s unique characteristics. Don’t miss this afternoon tea full of fresh inspiration for a life filled with flowers!
Hosted by: Anne Arther and Patricia Coenen, Emily Beller and Joni Beller, Colette Siner and Emily Sauvageau
Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
3 p.m. Antiques & Design Academy with Krissa Rossbund of Traditional Home
“Storied, Not Staged: Welcoming History and Soul into the Home”
Learn from the experts in antiques and design in these educational and inspirational sessions. Join us to gain new knowledge and a new appreciation for various topics in art, design, or antiques.
This session will be presented by Krissa Rossbund, Style and Design Editor at Traditional Home.
FREE with paid show admission or a Friday luncheon reservation. Located in Mary’s Café. Pre-registration is required.
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Sponsored by the Dixon Family Foundation and the Amy L. Scott Family Foundation
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>
Sunday, September 29, 2024
11:30 a.m. Sunday Luncheon and Lecture with Monique Soltani | $150 per person
On Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Monique Soltani, an award-winning journalist with a lifetime of experience sharing stories on and off camera. Spending the majority of her life working in newsrooms in California’s major cities, Monique is deeply rooted in the region and has a core connection with the wine country community. In 2008, she started producing a segment called Wine Oh! TV that has flourished into a highly-acclaimed television show exploring the world of wine. Come explore, learn, and unlock the secrets and stories of wine country!
Sponsored by Omaha Steaks
Hosted by: Julie and Jim Anderson, Jill and Joe Goldstein, Marcia and Tim Kerrigan, Jeannie O’Donnell, Stephanie and Robb Pantano, Teresa and Dave Rogers, Leslie and Bryan Slone
Located in the Jet Linx Grand Event Tent
Reservations open June 1, 2024 >>
Please call (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for assistance >>