◊ The Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 Location: The Long Beach, CA Convention Center in the Grand Ballroom 300 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802 This is an exciting event for bellydancers and afficianados. There will be classes, performances, and competitions in many categories. The 2008 Belly Dancer of the Universe will be crowned. We will be there offering for sale exclusive belly dance costumes and accessories, all custom made for us in Egypt. Visit www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com for further details regarding vendors, competitions, and classes. ◊ The Santa Monica, CA International Gem and Jewelry Show March 28 - 30, 2008 Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Dates/Times: Friday, Mar. 28 - Noon to 6 pm Saturday, Mar. 29 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, Mar 30 - 11 am to 5 pm Egyptian Princess and Planet Chic Imports are located in Booth 132 in the main tent! Offering discounted retail pricing to the public and wholesale to the trade! ◊ The San Mateo, CA International Gem and Jewelry Show April 11 - 13, 2008 Location: San Mateo, CA County Expo Center (San Mateo Fairgrounds at Expo Hall) 2495 South Delaware , San Mateo, CA Booth #103 Phone: 650-338-3976 Dates/Times: Friday, Apr 11 - Noon to 6 pm Saturday, Apr. 12 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, Apr. 13 - 11 am to 6 pm We offer both retail pricing to the public and wholesale to the trade! ◊ Kansas City International Gem and Jewelry Show May 30 - June 1, 2008 Location: Overland Park Convention Center 6000 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 66211 Dates/Times: Friday, May 30 - Noon to 6 pm Saturday, May 31 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, Jun. 1 - 11 am to 6 pm We offer both retail pricing to the public and wholesale to the trade! ◊ Mecda's Cairo Carnivale Saturday, June 7 - Sunday, June 8, 2008 Location: Santa Anita Racetrack 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007 Dates/Times: Saturday, June 7 - 11:30 am to 7:30 pm Sunday, June 8 - 10:30 am to 6 pm This is a time honored and exciting event for the performers and students of belly dance! There will be performances, workshops, and vending both days. Visit www.mecda.com/ for further details. We will be there offering the latest in Bellydance costumes and accessories. ◊ The Santa Monica, CA International Gem and Jewelry Show June 13 - 15, 2008 Location: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Dates/Times: Friday, Mar. 28 - Noon to 6 pm Saturday, Mar. 29 - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, Mar 30 - 11 am to 5 pm Egyptian Princess and Planet Chic Imports are located in Booth 132 in the main tent! Offering discounted retail pricing to the public and wholesale to the trade! ◊ Dallas International Gift and Accessories Market Friday, June 20 - Monday, June 23, 2008 Show Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Location: Dallas Market Center 2100 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 We will be located in Market Hall, Cash and Carry. This show is wholesale, open to the trade only. ◊ The Atlanta Gift Show July 11 - 15, 2008 Location: Americas Mart, Bldg. 3 (formerly the Apparel Mart) GA Booth #3-1402: Floor 3, Temporary Exhibits 250 Spring St., Atlanta, GA Dates/Times: Friday, July 11 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday, July 12 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday, July 13 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday, July 14 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 15 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Wholesale to the Trade - Buyers must have proper documentation to register and purchase.