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2008 Centurion announces entertainment lineup

November 02, 2007

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Tucson, Ariz.—The 2008 Centurion Show, scheduled from Fed. 2-6, offers a new entertainment lineup, ranging from comedy competitions to stargazing.

New to the show will be a comedy competition event, featuring Greg Fitzsimmons, Dom Irrera, Marla Schultz and Bob Zany, as well as a salsa party featuring Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of Whose Line Is It Anyway, along with an auction benefiting Jewelers for Children.

In addition, stargazing will occur at the show, with John Shulan of Shulan's Fairlawn Jewelers in Akron, Ohio, and Centurion exhibitor Claudia Kretchmer of Steven Kretchmer Designs, serving as astronomy experts.

"We're pulling out all the stops," Centurion President Howard Hauben said in a media release. "We have great new exhibitors to add to our world-class roster of designers and manufacturers and a schedule of amazing activities in store for attendees."

New exhibitors include Bayco Gems, Bellarri, Charriol, Di Modolo, Doves, Gurhan, Jewelry By Hearts On Fire, John Hardy, Lady Heart, MCR Gems, Norman Silverman, Oscar Heyman, Rahaminov Diamonds, Roberto Coin Cento Collection, Schoeffel Pearl and Scott Keating.

Centurion will also present the Conquering Change Conference 2008, which will focus on the fast-paced change in the industry today, and how to survive and thrive in it.

Special educational sessions include:

* Cutting Edge Internet: Using your Web site to create sales, featuring a series of Internet educators including Jeff Pierce and Jason Thom of Von Bargen's Jewelry in Burlington, Vt., and Andrew Max Link of ARTYSO.

* Secrets to Keeping Employees Happy and Productive: Gary Gordon of Samuel Gordon Jewelers in Okalahoma City.

* Triumphing Through Tough Situations: Olympic Gold Medalist Tim Daggett.

* Best Sales Practices Panel: Doug Bradstreet of Wynn Las Vegas; Mark Moeller of R.F. Moeller in Minneapolis; Sean Moore of Borsheim's in Omaha, Neb.; Cathy Tivol of Tivol in Kansas City, Mo.; and moderated by Hauben.

* The Power of Celebrity: In Style Executive Editor Martha McCully.

* Meet the Expert Retailer Discussion Groups: These will meet during the show and include top industry names.

The Centurion 2008 collection floor is open Sunday, Feb. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (the show will close early for a buffet-style tailgating Super Bowl party at 4 p.m.); Monday, Feb. 4, and Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the 2008 Centurion Show or to inquire about an invitation, e-mail hh@centurionjewelry.com or call (516) 377-5909.
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