If you go

John White, who restored an 1840s log house on his farm near Batavia, recommends this antique show as a good place to shop for primitives.

What: Northern Illinois Antiques Association show

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19.

Where: Forest Hills Lodge, near Rockford, at 1601 West Lane Road, on Route 173, a half mile east of Route 251 in Loves Park

Admission: $6; $5 with a card from a dealer or printed from the association’s website

Information: niadaantiques.com or email niada@aol.com

Milkhouse Antiques: John and Mary Lou White are members of the association but will not be selling at this year’s show. Their Milkhouse Antiques between Batavia and Elburn is open by appointment. Call (630) 879-7945.