"We are thrilled to come back to the Bay Area after the wonderful time we had in San Jose five years ago," said ROADSHOW executive producer Marsha Bemko. "Guests will bring about 10,000 to 12,000 items to our appraisal event, so we're sure to uncover some great treasures." As part of the visit, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will also film segments in and around South Bay, highlighting local history and places of interest.
The ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 2014 Tour will also include Bismarck, ND (May 31, 2014), Birmingham, AL (June 21, 2014), Austin, TX (June 28, 2014), Albuquerque, NM (July 19, 2014), Chicago, IL (July 26, 2014), New York, NY (August 9, 2014), Charleston, WV (August 16, 2014).
Admission to ANTIQUES ROADSHOW events is free, but tickets are required and must be obtained in advance. Ticket applications and complete ticketing rules are available on pbs.org/antiques or by dialing toll-free 1-888-762-3749. Ticket applications must be received by Monday, April 7, 2014 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Tickets will be awarded by random drawing. Additional information about the Summer 2014 Tour is available at pbs.org/antiques.
About ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt, 11-time Emmy® Award nominated ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is broadcasting its 18th broadcast season and is the top-rated ongoing primetime PBS series. The series is produced by WGBH Boston for PBS under license from the BBC. The Executive Producer is Marsha Bemko. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Subaru. Additional funding is provided by public television viewers.
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