From leather to lumber... How about a fur ball? There's something for everyone this weekend!

What's happening this weekend with auctions & flea markets?
Certainly something for everyone!

Leather

Where can you go to see people in cardigan sweaters and others in head-to-toe spiked latex? Well, it would have to be The Fetish Flea Market in Providence at the Rhode Island Convention Center, January 11-13, 2008!

According to the founder and creator of the event, Cecilia Tan, "The city of Providence has welcomed us with open arms and we will be taking over the convention center."

Items range from bargains under $10 to custom-fitted pieces topping $800.

At the Boston events, which draw up to 3500 at a time, as many as 50% of attendees say they have never been to any kind of event quite like this before. But the other 50% are repeat customers!

For more information, see their Web site at FetishFairFleamarket.com.


Wood

Danny's Auction Barn in Foster, RI is holding a lumber auction – PLUS sheet rock and plywood, a front-end loader, used power tools, and a couple of snowmobiles. Maybe a lawn tractor... To be held at noon on Saturday, January 12.

Danny's Auction Barn
Route 6
Foster, RI

phone: (401) 647-2558
http://www.dannysauction.com


Fur Ball -- Featuring a silent auction

Kitty Harbor will hold its first Annual Fur Ball from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Jacques Cartier Club, 1 Wilson St. Extension, Jewett City.

There will be a cash bar from 6:30 to 10:30 and a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Music by Acoustic Bruce and The Cartells will be featured, along with door prizes, a silent auction and basket raffle. Tickets are $25 per person.

Proceeds benefit Kitty Harbor and the abused and abandoned cats they house.

For tickets and information call 376-9062.


Hummel and Toy Auction

Saturday, Jan. 12th at 1:00 pm at the Westbrook Elks Lodge, 142 Seaside Ave, Westbrook, CT. The preview starts at 11 a.m.

Bid online at www.liveauctioneers.com
Photos at www.roberthglassauctions.com

Robert H. Glass Auctions, LLC
Sterling, CT

Phone: 860-564-7318
www.roberthglassauctions.com

If it's worth the travel time, here are a couple of noteworthy auction events elsewhere in the country...

Americana Week in NYC -- last 2 weeks in January

The American Antiques Show is all about Americana, from Baltimore quilts to American Indian baskets, school girl needlework to American Queen Anne furniture.

New York City is host to a variety of shows and auctions during this time, including the Winter Antiques Show at the Seventh Regiment Armory, and events at local museums including The American Antiques Show at the Folk Art Museum which includes a gala benefit where Martha Stewart will receive this year's American Spirit Award.

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/lifestyles/x1151542189

AND...

The World's Greatest Classic Car Auction -- Barrett-Jackson

There are seven collector-car auctions starting Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona, with each offering something slightly different from the rest. The famous Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction is held each January for thousands of car collectors and auto enthusiasts.

Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction
3020 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-7210

Phone: 480-421-6694
http://www.barrett-jackson.com

The first Barrett-Jackson car show took place in 1967 and was a fundraising event for local charities. In 1971, the first classic car auction was organized. With the sale of Barrett's Mercedes 770 Phaeton for $153,000, the auction garnered amazing press and also the attention of collectors worldwide. Sales volume for the inaugural event reached $600,000.

For more info, check out: http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/barrett-jackson-car-auction.htm