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The Antique Sampler Shoppes closed Jan. 15, but pieces of the store, as well as items left over from sellers, will be available for auction beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at 6115 W. Tropicana Ave.

The wrought iron fencing that used to surround the shop's tea room, as well as the back bar and front counter, were remnants of the old Main Street Casino. A preview of items up for auction will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at the same location as the auction.

Those interested can call 510-6039 or visit the auction Web site at www.completeestateliquidation.com.

Top high school musicians nationwide can compete for 50 Emerson Scholarships to the Interlochen Arts Camp in northern Michigan this summer.

The merit-based scholarships are funded through a grant from Emerson. The Emerson Scholars Award is a $5,582 scholarship, which provides tuition, private lessons and room and board for the six-week summer program. Interlochen's 78th camp season will run from June 25 through Aug. 8. About 2,000 students are admitted to the camp annually.

Applicants must be in grades nine through 12 and demonstrate exceptional proficiency on harp, string, wind or percussion instruments. As audition submitted on tape or CD is required with application. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15, and winners will be announced April 15.

Those interested can obtain an application by e-mail to admissions@interlochen.org, by calling (231) 276-7472 or by mail to Emerson Scholars Program, Interlochen Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643.