Calendar of shows.(Calendar)

January 16-20. New York, NY. NEW YORK CERAMICS FAIR. 35 International dealers exhibiting and offering all periods of exceptional ceramics, glass and enamels. Antique to contemporary Admission: Tuesday preview admission $75 5pm-9pm, Wednesday-Sunday admission $15. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am-7pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. Lecture series Wednesday-Saturday. Location: The National Academy Museum--1083 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street, New York City. Information: 310-455-2886, www.caskeylees.com

January 17-20. New York, NY. ANTIQUES MANHATTAN. Authentic. Fresh. Extraordinary. American, English, Swedish, French formal and country furniture, period accessories; Black Forest carvings, Vienna bronzes; Japanese, Chinese, Korean antiques; garden furniture; jewelry, brass; quilts, folk art; African and American Indian art; fine prints, paintings; more. 135 West 18th Street, next door to The American Antiques Show. Barry M. Cohen, Manager. 703-914-1268. www.b4rtime.com.

January 17-20. New York, NY. THE AMERICAN ANTIQUES SHOW (TAAS). A benefit for the American Folk Art Museum. The seventh annual presentation of The American Antiques Show will take place January 17-20 with an opening night gala on Wednesday evening January 16, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. The show kicks off Americana Week in New York City and features 45 of the country's finest Americana and folk art dealers. This eagerly anticipated show is a major fund-raising event for the American Folk Art Museum. All proceeds from the show and related events benefit the museum's educational and exhibition programs. Tim Gunn is chair of this year's Interior Designers' Committee. General Admission: $18, includes show catalog and 2 for 1 admission to the museum. TAAS opens daily at noon. Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. Information and gala ticket sales: visit www.theamericanantiquesshow.org or call 212.977.7170, ext. 319.

January 18-20. New York, NY. ANTIQUES AT THE ARMORY. One of the most important, stylish shows during Antiques Week in New York, the 13th annual Antiques at the Armory showcases 100 exhibits of American folk art and furniture. English and continental furniture, clocks, fine art, American textile, quilts and rugs, weathervanes, ceramics, porcelains, tiles, lighting, silver, African antiques, jewelry and much more add drama and great finds to the mix that defines the "other" Armory show. At the 69th Regiment Armory, Lexington Avenue at 26th Street in Gramercy Park, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information www.stellashows.com.

January 18-20. Annapolis, MD. HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS ANTIQUES SHOW. 32-dealers offer fine examples of antique furnishings, books, glass, ceramics, textiles, rugs, silver, clocks, barometers, military and nautical items, religious icons, prints, paintings, folk art, toys, jewelry and more. All pieces guaranteed. Special events include preview party and luncheon lecture. Visit www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com.

January 18-20. Palm Beach, FL. PALM BEACH WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE. Held at the Crowne Plaza, West Palm Beach, Florida. This highly diversified and vetted antiques show features over 50 dealers of renown with emphasis on period furniture and accessories. Fine arts, paintings, antiquities, and more. Items for the serious collector, the designers and those who just love antiques. Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $15.00 includes repeat admission. Reception and preview party Thursday, January 17. For information and preview reservations call 561-434-4047. Zita Waters Bell. MGT. Visit our website, www.zitawatersbell.com.

January 23-28. Atlanta, GA. CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW & TOUR OF HOMES. The Cathedral Antiques show celebrates its 37th year as Atlanta's oldest and most prestigious antiques show, featuring 35 exhibitors offering exquisite fine 18th and 19th Century antiques, paintings, textiles, porcelain, jewelry, silver and other fine pieces. Hours; Wednesday January 23 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (preview party); January 24-26 Antiques Show; January 26-27 Verbal Antiques Appraisals; Thursday, January 24 10:30am (lecture) with lecturer Frances Schultz, specialist in Decoration, Design, and Entertaining; Friday January 25 10:30 a.m. (lecture) with Jody Wilkie, Ceramics and Glass Specialist from Christie's Auction House; 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (collector's night), Saturday January 26 10:30 a.m. (lecture) Mary Kathryn Calonje, premier kitchen designer; Sunday January 27 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (tour of homes); Monday January 28 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (tour of homes). For more information please call Carrie Grayson, Show Chairman 404-365-1107 or visit www.cathedralantiques.org.