by Jim Olson “Chaps” is an Americanized version of the Spanish word “Chaparreras” that loosely translates into “for the brush.” This makes sense as chaps are intended to protect the legs of horsemen from thorny vegetation, cactus, mesquite and various … READ MORE
Monthly Archives:: January 2022
Celebrating the New Year – Welcome, 2022!
by Barb Stillman, Publisher Hopefully I speak for many of us when I say the New Year 2022 will be a good year! We have no way of knowing for certain but we choose to remain optimistic. There are many … READ MORE
Antiques, Bottles & Collectibles Club Annual Phoenix Show, February 25 & 26
The Phoenix Antiques, Bottles & Collectibles Club (P.A.B.C.C.) will host its 39th Annual Antique Show and Sale on Friday and Saturday, February 25th and 26th at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix. It is expected … READ MORE
2022 Clock & Watch Exhibit & Show in Fountain Hills on March 11 and 12
Clock and watch collectors and repair experts will display, sell and trade modern and antique watches and clocks as well as tools, parts and literature at the annual Arizona Sunshine Regional Watch and Clock Show on Friday and Saturday, March … READ MORE
Antique & Vintage Western Native Arts At January Mesa Old West Show/Auction
The premiere annual Western antique shopping event returns to kick off the 2022 collectors’ season at Brian Lebel’s 32nd Annual Old West Show & Auction in Mesa on January 21 to 23, 2022. The event will be held at the … READ MORE
Exploring Arizona: Historic Globe-Miami
by, Barb Stillman, Publisher Historic Globe-Miami is a unique and fascinating area centrally located in the heart of Arizona. I recently spent a day of exploration there enjoying one of my favorite activities—visiting shops! I had the perfect guide—Nora Green … READ MORE
36th Annual Florence Historic Home Tour February 12th
The history, culture and essence of a community are revealed in many ways. Books, journals and other documents provide immediate, written information about a town. However, a deeper and stronger appreciation of a community’s history is revealed in its homes … READ MORE
Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show/Sale Is Back in Las Vegas, Feb 18th & 19th
One of the last events enjoyed before COVID shut everything down in March 2020 was the Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale. Little did anyone know what lay ahead. It would be well over a year before the Club … READ MORE
Cowboy Collectors Gathering In Prescott Valley, January 18 & 19th
The 16th Annual Cowboy Collectors Gathering will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 18th and 19th, in Prescott Valley. The Western and Native American Antique and Collectible Show is in the Findlay Toyota Center, 3201 N. Main Street. An … READ MORE