| Winter Antiques Show Gets Set To Dazzle
On Thursday evening, the Winter Antiques Show at the Seventh Regiment Armory will open to a crowd of collectors and socialites who have paid hundreds of dollars a ticket to get a first look at the objects for sale. The Winter Show, which, along with the International Show, is one of the premier antique shows in New York, exhibits the finest examples of everything from English furniture to American quilts; from antique jewelry to Chinese ceramics, and from medieval sculpture to objets de vertu the French term for beautiful but useless things, like Faberg. "Dealers save their most important pieces for the Winter Antiques Show, so people know they are going to see things they wouldn't see the rest of the year," the show's executive director, Catherine Sweeney Singer, said. "Dealers will say to a client: I have a piece that I know you're going to be interested in, but you need to come to the opening night party to see it.'" The party, sponsored by Elle Decor typically raises over a million dollars for the show's owner, the East Side House Settlement.
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Outdoor Antique Market: 1002 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton The Outdoor Antique Market is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month October through April. Dealers display art, jewelry, glassware, primitives, and fun and funky items. Food is available. Information: Cobweb's Antiques and More at 750-8044 or Braden River Antiques at 750-0707. DANCES Bayshore Gardens Park and Recreation: 6919 26th St. W., Bradenton Dances held 10 a.m.-noon every Friday. Information: 755-1912. The German-American Club of Manatee County sponsors a dance 7-10 p.m. the second Saturday of each month. The dance includes a live band with music for everyone. BYOB only. Reservations/information: 792-1359. Bradenton Dance Center: 6006 Cortez Road, Bradenton Open dance 8 p.m.
Bandai America Unleashes an Alien Invasion with Its Next Wave of ...
CYPRESS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Known as an innovative leader in the boys' action figure category, Bandai America Incorporated unleashes an alien invasion of epic proportions in 2007 as it debuts its next wave of toys based on the hit Cartoon Network show Ben 10. Fans can expect to see many more characters – both good and bad like Upchuck, Cannonbolt and Vilgax – to be put into action figure form for the first time. Additionally, new vehicles, playsets, alien collectibles, and role-play products, that allow kids to become their favorite hero Ben Tennyson, will be introduced. "The Ben 10 series and its fun, action-oriented storylines lends itself to some truly unique and original play patterns which we've perfectly captured in our dynamic lineup," said Michael Riley, vice president of marketing for Bandai America Inc.
Fleming: All-Star Changes Perception
Being named an All-Star or to one of its ancillary competitions - slam dunk contest, three-point shootout, rookie challenge - means a lot to a player, his team, his coach, and his fans; but what does it mean to his collectibles? For an established star the answer is not much. Is being named an All-Star for the umpteenth time for a player like Kobe Bryant or Jason Kidd really enough to influence a collector to pay more his card or his autograph? Probably not. For the most part, unless it's a special All-Star piece of memorabilia from that game - an autographed photo, autographed jersey, or a relic card inserted into a set - the appeal just isn't there. Some player collectors will love it, but mainstream appeal isn't there. For the young guys it's a different story.
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