Show Events

The 58th Annual Theta Charity Antiques Show will be
November 18-21, 2010
George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall D.

Preview Party
Wednesday, November 17
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Forum Speakers
Thursday and Friday, November 18 and 19
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday, November 20
10:30 AM


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Travel Provider

We want to thank Continental Airlines for being our travel provider.

Media Underwriter

We want to thank the Buzz Magazine for being our media underwriter.



Welcome Friends!

We are very proud that the Theta Antiques Show is considered one of the top three antiques show in the country. Since its inception in 1952, the Theta Charity Antiques Show has donated over $5.8 million dollars to medical research, cultural arts and educational endeavors in the Houston area. This year's show is proud to present over 50 premier antiques dealers from around the globe. Exhibitors will be selling the finest in antiques from the 17th to through the 20th centuries.

Our Mission

To annually raise funds for local educational, cultural, and medical institutions and provide a cultural experience for the Houston Community.

Beneficiaries

Permanent Beneficiaries
Bayou Bend Collection and
Gardens, MFAH
Child Advocates
Texas Children's Hospital
Cancer Center
Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation


2010 Beneficiaries
Holly Hall
Kids' Meals
Taping for the Blind
Teach for America Houston

Theta Charity Antiques Show Wins Prestigious Philanthropic Award

In 2009, the Theta Charity Antiques Show was the Award Winner for the Outstanding Fundraising Program (less than $250,000) from the Association of Fundraising Porfessionals Greater Houston Chapter.

Exciting Features for 2010

Bayou Bend - The Legacy of Miss Ima Hogg
Special exhibit from the Bayou Bend Collections and Gardens.

Rienzi - The Legacy of Carroll Sterling Masterson and Harris Masterson III
Special exhibit from Rienzi - Center for European Decorative Arts.

New Collector Booth

Place where our exhibitors will exhibit more affordable antiques for the new collector.

Antiques 101 - An Educatio for the New Collector
Join us for wine and cheese, a brief symposium on collecting and a scavenger hunt throughout the Show.

Santa's Cafe
A display of antique Christmas decor.

Entertaining with Antiques
Prominent Houston Collectors exhibit the use of antiques in holiday table settings.

Legacy "Can Can"
Join us in honoring the significant women in your lives.

Treasures We Cherish and Pass On
Collections from past Theta Charity Antiques Show Chairmen, Committee Members and Friends of the Show.

An Afternoon of Music
A Mini - Concert Series.  Special Performances each afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in the Tea Room.

Appraisal Day
Bring your "family heirloom" antiques to be appraised.

Join us to kick-off of the festivities of the 2010 Holiday Season!