Calendar of shows.

December 7-11. New York, NY. ANTIQUES & FINE ART AT THE ARMORY. FADA, the Fine Art Dealers Association and 60 high quality international dealers of antiques, art, decorative arts, jewelry and more, from antiquities to 21st century, come together to create a unique "show within a show." Thursday and Friday, 11am to 8pm, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, 11am to 7pm. Benefit Preview: December 6th for The Boys' Club of New York, 212-677-1105, Ext. 123. Location: 7th Regiment Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Advance telephone: (914) 698-3442. Show information: (212) 472-1180. www.wendyshows.com

December 29-31. Fort Lauderdale, FL. FORT LAUDERDALE ANTIQUES WORLD. New location! War Memorial Auditorium. Fort Lauderdale's largest antiques show & sale with over 75 national and international dealers. A wide range of period furniture & decorative antique accessories is offered at this event, the first major antiques show of the winter season in South Florida. Appraisal fair benefits the Humane Society. For information contact Dolphin Promotions at 954-563-6747 or www.dolphinfairs.com

January 5-7. Washington, DC. 52nd WASHINGTON ANTIQUES SHOW celebrates "Treasures of the Chesapeake." The Loan Exhibit explores the history and value of our Chesapeake heritage and contains important objects from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. The Show will feature 45 premier antiques dealers from the U.S., Canada and Europe specializing in American and English antique furniture, Chinese porcelains, silver, ceramics, jewelry, fine art, books, and many other antique collectibles. Other highlights include a talk, "Patterns of History" by Judith Straeten, Chief Archivist and Curator of the extensive collection of antique textiles and wallpapers at Brunschwig & Fils, on Friday, ...