Calendar of shows

February 9-11. New Bern, NC. 19th ANNUAL NEW BERN PRESERVATION FOUNDATION ANTIQUES SHOW. Over 40 dealers from several states featuring 19th and early 20th century furniture, decorative arts, jewelry, silver, prints, linens, rugs and more; free verbal identifications with the purchase of $5.00 admission ticket. Information: 252-633-6448, www.newbernpf.org.

February 9-11. Atlanta, GA. SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKET. Held the second weekend of every month. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $3, good for the whole weekend. Location: Atlanta Expo Centers. Information: 740-569-4112, www.scottantiquemarket.com.

February 16-18. Palm Springs, CA. PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM. 80 premier national and international decorative and fine arts dealers will present all design movements of the 20th Century at Palm Springs Modernism on February 16-18 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Friday preview party benefits Palm Springs Preservation Foundation. A special exhibition of California Art Pottery will be featured during the weekend. Information: www.palmspringsmodernism.com.

February 17-18. Fort Worth, TX. HISTORIC FORT WORTH, INC. CHARITY ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $10 per person. Friday, February 16, Champagne Shopping Preview, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., $75 per person. Proceeds benefit preservation programs of Historic Fort Worth, Inc. including its two historic properties, McFarland House (1899) and Thistle Hill (1903). Location: The Masonic Center, 1100 Henderson Street. Information: 817-336-2344, www.historicfortworth.org.

February 23-25. Baltimore, MD. 37th ANNUAL HUNT VALLEY ANTIQUES SHOW. Theme-Discovering the World of Antiques. The 37th Annual Hunt Valley Antiques Show will showcase 43 prominent dealers from around the country offering period American, English and Continental furniture and decorative and fine arts. Special events include a Gala Preview Party on Thursday, February 22, 6 to 9:30 p.m. and a lecture and breakfast on Friday, February 23, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., by Frank Farmer Loomis IV on "How to Be a Savvy Antiquer." A special Loan Exhibit, "Chinese Export Porcelain from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1916)" will include Blanc de Chine, Blue and White, Famille Rose, Famille Verte and Famille Noire. Hours: Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $12. The show benefits Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland. The show will be held at the Holiday Inn Select, 2004 Greenspring Dr., Timonium, Maryland, I-83 and Timonium Rd., Exit 16. For reservations, lcall 410-366-1980, ext. 245, or 202-537-1169.

February 23-25. Houston, TX. 43rd HOUSTON ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (HADA) SPRING ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE. More than 150 worldwide dealers. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $10 for all three days. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston hosts the 25th HADA Lecture, "Silver at the Ashmolean Museum: Patrons and Benefactors" on February 20. Location: George R. Brown Convention Center. Information: www.hadaantiques.com.

February 24-25. Costa Mesa, CA. CALIFORNIA COUNTRY ANTIQUES SHOW. Don't miss the West Coast's premiere annual all country and folk art show where over 50 nationally recognized dealers will be exhibiting in room settings. Special events include music by Sy Grossman's Pacific Chamber Jazz and a book signing by Tim Chambers, author of The Art of the Game, a Collection of Vintage Game Boards. Hours and Admission: Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $9 ($6 after 2 p.m.) and Sunday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $6 ($3 after 2 p.m.). Free Parking. Catering by the California Grill. Location: Building 14, Orange County Fair & Expo Center, 88 Fair Drive (only minutes from OC/John Wayne International Airport). Information: www.californiacountryshow.com (where special hotel rates are available) or 831-479-4404.

March 1-4. Winnetka, IL. 9th ANNUAL WINNETKA WOMAN'S CLUB ANTIQUES SHOW. Over 40 dealers exhibiting 18th and 19th century antiques in room settings. Champagne and Chocolate Preview Party: Thursday, March 1, 2 to 5 pm. Preview tickets plus three day admission $30-$25 if purchased by February 15. Show hours: Friday, March 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, March 3,10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 4,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three-day general admission: $12 per person. Location: 485 Maple Street. Information: 847-446-1830, www.winnetkawomansclub.org.

March 1-4. Memphis, TN. MADONNA CIRCLE MEMPHIS ANTIQUES, GARDEN & GOURMET SHOW. 70 premier dealers from throughout the U.S. Rare, beautiful antique furniture, rugs, paintings, bronzes, maps and prints. Antiquarian books, textiles, sterling, porcelain, crystal and jewelry are available as well as lovely garden statuary and delicious gourmet foods. Featured speakers are Jeffrey Adkisson, Interior Designer, and J. Michael Flanigan, Expert Appraiser. Appraisals by J. Michael Flanigan of Antiques Road Show. Opening night gala on Thursday, March 1, 7 to 10 p.m. Features silent auction, entertainment, cash martini bar. Admission: $75 includes unlimited return to show. Weekend hours: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis 38120. For more information call 901-842-6652 or visit www.madonnacircle.org.