The NRA Show will be held May 17-20, 2008 at McCormick Place in Chicago Illinois. http://www.restaurant.org/show/index.cfm

Twelve of the top chefs in the Truckee-Tahoe area are putting on their aprons to support the Tahoe Forest Cancer Center, dedicated to providing patients with state-of-the-art cancer treatment and care. The 9th annual Best of Tahoe Chefs, "Roving Fest Dinner and Silent Auction," brings founders and namesakes from region's finest restaurants together to donate their time, energy and resources to benefit the Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the Tahoe Forest Hospital Foundation, 530-550-2300.

Located in the heart of New York City, The Bar Show is the only trade show specifically for professionals representing the bar, nightclub, restaurant, and liquor store industry. The Bar Show will be held June 22-23, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at 11th Avenue & West 38th Street in New York City. http://www.newyorkbarshow.com

Thousands of national and international retailers, distributors, importers, foodservice professionals and exhibitors will flock to the largest Americas food and beverage trade event, to see aisles of new and tasty foods and beverages from more than 33 countries around the world. September 24-26, 2008 at the Miami Beach Convention Center http://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com

In tradition of the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, the International Restaurant & Hotel Awards is the world's most prestigious hotel and restaurant awards recognizing the best value, moderate, and luxury establishments that go above and beyond industry standards. IRHA recognizes industry excellence in a variety of subcategories including Design, Amenities, Regional Cuisine, Organic, Suites, Spas, Views, Wine Lists, Specialty Items, Desserts, Green Building and more. The gala ceremony will be held at the home of the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, CA -- November 16th 2008. http://www.IRHAwards.com