The Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance, Inc. was founded in 1923. It is an organization comprised of spouses of Physicians in the Greater Richmond Area. The many benefits to membership include developing new friendships in an effective support group that understands the unique lifestyle and issues of the medical family; participating in community service; and to participate in legislative activities. RAMA maintains a significant scholarship/donation program through the RAMA Foundation, Inc., the fund-raising arm of the Alliance. Since 1963, the Foundation's objectives have been met primarily through production of an annual Antique & Fine Arts Show, traditionally held the first weekend of February at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. The Alliance is proud that funds raised through the Antique & Fine Arts Show have exceeded $2 million and have been reinvested in the Richmond community! Find out more about the 2010 Antique Show! 2010's 48th Benefit Antiques & Fine Arts Show The 2010 Benefit Antiques and Fine Arts Show will be held February 4-7, 2010. This will be the 48th year that the Alliance has produced this successful fundraising event, that has donated more than $2 million to the Richmond Metro community. The Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance is a non-profit organization comprised of spouses of Physicians in the Greater Richmond Area. 100% of the proceeds of our Annual Benefit Antique and Fine Arts Show funds healthcare related programs in need of support. We strive to support programs in critical need. That said, not only does the show support worthy organizations, it is also great fun. We are fortunate enough to host antiques and fine arts dealers from all over the country who display their wares for sale. We host one of very few benefit vetted shows that do so. Even if you are not on the market for a new purchase, it is a wonderful opportunity to observe a unique cross section of the National Antiques and Fine arts community. It is an event not to be missed! General Information 48th Benefit Antiques & Fine Arts Show February 4-7, 2010 Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street Show Hours Friday, February 5, 2010 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, February 7, 2010 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Speacial Events Opening Night Gala Thursday, February 4, 2010 Location: The Science Museum of Virginia 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Meet and Greet Guest speaker, Martin Wood, designer of textiles, interiors and gardens who writes on interiors and garden design. Silent Auction – begins and runs through Show Sponsors - HCA and Bon Secours Luncheon, Raffle and Lecture Friday, February 5, 2010 Doors open at 11 a.m. for a book signing with Martin Wood Seating is at Noon Location: The Commonwealth Club, located at 401 West Franklin Street Speaker: Martin Wood, author of many books including newly released Laura Ashley. His talk will be The Nostalgia Business: Laura Ashley Raffle Tickets will be drawn, but you do not have to be present to win. Prizes: A pair of stylish Large Triple Link Forteen Karat Gold Dangle Earrings designed in matte finish; valued at $1200 (Courtesy of Jack Kreuter Jewelers, River Road Shopping Center) Two Delta Air Line tickets with a value of $1000 (Courtesy of Covington International Travel) $1000 merchandise certificate for home furnishings at Williams & Sherrill, Huguenot Village) Five Fourth Place Prizes - A portrait package which will include the session fee and one 8 x 10 portrait, values at $390 each (Courtesy of Cliff Bruce Studios) Sponsors: PatientFirst and Keswick Hall and Estates Beneficiaries: Proceeds benefit the following Richmond-based charities: Access Now Science Museum of Virginia RAMA Scholarships: Four Nursing & One VCU School of Allied Health; S.A.C.K’s (Sexual Assault Crisis Kit’s) For more information email ramafasmv@gmail.com or check our Website and click the Antiques Show link Phone (804) 551-3723 To find out more about RAMA, visit their website at www.ramaf.org.