Feb. 1-9 - Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show. Martin Zinn Expositions. Vagabond Plaza Hotel (formerly Ramada Inn), 1601 N. Oracle Rd. 10-7 daily except Feb. 1st & 9th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Feb. 1-13 - Atrium Productions. 22nd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. Pueblo Inn (formerly Four Points Hotel by Sheraton). 350 South Freeway, 85745. 10-7 daily. George Zraket, 480-998-4000, fax 480-998-4748, atriumpro@aol.com.

Feb. 1-14 - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers. Gem Mall, I-10 at Palo Verde Rd., Country Club Rd. & Michigan St.; I-10 at W. Grant Rd., 1365 W. Grant Rd. 1st-13th, 10-7; 14th, 10-3. Tina Gray or Margaret Hopson, 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Feb. 1-14 - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers. Rodeway Inn/Grant Road, 1365 W. Grant Road, 85745. 1st-13th, 10-7; 14th, 10-3. Tina Gray, 601-879-8832, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Feb. 1-15 - Pacifica/AKS Gem Shows. Wholesale Gem, Jewelry, Rock, & Mineral Show. Howard Johnson Hotel, 1010 S. Freeway. 10-7 daily. A Kay Schabilion Production, 866-AKS-SHOW, aksshow@att.net, www.aksshow.com.

Feb. 1-15 - AKS Gem Shows. Wholesale Gem, Jewelry, Rock, & Mineral Show. Quality Inn, E. Benson Hwy. (Exit 262 off I-10). 10-7 daily. A Kay Schabilion Production, 866-AKS-SHOW, aksshow@att.net, www.aksshow.com.

Feb. 1-15 - Pacifica/AKS Gem Shows. Wholesale Gem, Jewelry, Rock, & Mineral Show. Holiday Inn Express, 750 W. Starr Pass Blvd. 10-7 daily. A Kay Schabilion Production, 866-AKS-SHOW, aksshow@att.net, www.aksshow.com.

Feb. 1-15 - Mineral & Fossil Co-op. Mineral & Fossil Building, 1635 N. Oracle. 9-6 daily. Frank Wilbur, 928-337-4459, fax 928-337-4754.

Feb. 2-15 - Arizona Mineral & Fossil Show. Martin Zinn Expositions. Best Western Executive Inn Hotel, 333 W. Drachman; The InnSuites Hotel, 475 N. Granada; The Mineral & Fossil Marketplace, 1333 N. Oracle Rd. 10-7 daily except Feb. 9th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Feb. 3-9 - The Bead Renaissance. Sabbar Shrine, 450 S. Tucson Blvd. 3rd, 4-8; 4th-8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. J&J Promotions L.L.C., 303-232-7147, fax 303-232-5263, shows@beadsshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

Feb. 6-10 - Gem Galleria. Manning House, 450 W. Paseo Redondo. 10-6 daily except the 10th, 10-4. GemCast Productions and the Manning Estate, 303-526-4412, 262-279-2905, manninghouse.com, gemgalleria.com, exhibit@gemgalleria.com.

Feb. 6-14 - Gem & Lapidary Wholesalers. Holiday Inn/Holidome, I-10 at Palo Verde Rd., 4550 S. Palo Verde Rd.; Rodeway Inn/Grant Road. 6th-12th, 10-7; 14th, 10-4. Tina Gray & Margaret Hopson, 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Feb. 7-9, Merritt Island, FL - Annual "Symphony of Gemstones" Show. Central Brevard Rock & Gem Club, Inc. Kiwanis Island Park, 950 Kiwanis Park Rd. 7th, 1-6; 8th & 9th, 10-5. Sue Nickolopoulos, 321-453-8024.

Feb. 7-9, Largo, FL - Pinellas Geological Society, Inc. 27th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show & Sale. Largo Cultural Center, 105 Center Park Dr. - Parkview Room. 7th & 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Hugh, 727-894-2440.

Feb. 7-9, Punta Gorda, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 22nd Annual Gem & Jewelry Show. Memorial Auditorium, 75 Taylor St. & Hwy. 41. 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

Feb. 8-9, Marietta, GA - Dixie Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. North Georgia Fairgrounds, 2245 Callaway Rd. - Jim R. Miller Park. 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Feb. 8-9, Venice, FL - Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil, & Gem Club. 33rd Annual Gem & Jewelry Show. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nakomis Ave. 10-5 daily. Ralph Marble, 941-922-2135.

Feb. 8-9, Atlanta, GA - The Down the Street Bead Show. Cobb Galleria, Two Galleria Parkway. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Rick Baldwin, 1-866-MoreBeads, info@thedownthestreetbeadshow.com, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

Feb. 8-9, Tyler, TX - East Texas Gem & Mineral Society. 7th Annual Show. Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 South Rose Park Dr. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Don Campbell, 903-592-6176, donald1427@aol.com, www.easttexasgemandmineral.com.

Feb. 9-11, Orlando, FL - International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show. Orlando Marriott Downtown. 800-554-4992, fax 713-783-8443, info@iwjg.com.

February 9-12, 2003
The Colorado Mining Association 105th national Western Mining Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Phone (303) 575-9199 or visit www.coloradomining.org for more information.

Feb. 9-14, Tucson, AZ - Beads, Gems, & Jewelry Expo. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd. 9th, 1-7; 10th-14th, 10-6. collectorcarole@aol.com.

Feb. 14-16, Chantilly, VA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Dulles Expo Center. 14th, 12-7; 15th, 10-6; 16th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Feb. 14-16, Greensboro, NC - Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, & Fossil Show & Sale. Greensboro Coliseum. 14th, 10-7; 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Joe Maguire, 336-288-7452, joe_maguire@prodigy.net, www.triadneighbors.com/rockhounds.

Feb. 14-17, Philadelphia, PA - 2003 Buyers Market of American Craft. The Rosen Group. Pennsylvania Convention Center. Christine Kloostra, 410-889-2933 ext. 224, ckloostra@rosengrp.com.

Feb. 14-23, Indio, CA - San Gorgonio Gem & Mineral Society Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival. 46-350 Arabia St. 92201. 10-10. Don Grisham, 909-795-7289.

Feb. 15-16, West Seattle, WA - 37th Annual "Presidents Gemboree" Show. West Seattle Rock Club. Alki Masonic Temple, 4736 40th Ave. SW. 10-5 daily. Lyle & Audrey Vogelpohl, 206-932-3292, Irvogelpohl@atti.com.

Feb. 15-16, Newark, DE - Mid-Atlantic States Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Aetna Firehouse, Main St. 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Feb. 15-16, Georgetown, TX - Williamson County Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. 33rd Annual Show. Community Center, San Gabriel Park, Business Highway #81 North. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Josie Middleton, 512-255-7504.

Feb. 18-20, Baltimore, MD - globalDESIGN. 3rd Annual Showcase. Hyatt Inner Harbor Hotel. 914-738-8485, jewelersresource@aol.com, www.globaldesignshow.com.

Feb. 18-20, Baltimore, MD - American Craft Council. Baltimore Winter Show. Baltimore Convention Center. 18th, 10-9; 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-5. 410-583-5401, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Feb. 21-22, Kirkwood, MO - 11th Annual Winter Cabin Fever Jewelry, Mineral, Gem, and Fossil Show and Sale. Kirkwood Community Center, 111 South Geyer Road (at Adams). 22nd, 10-7; 23rd, 10-4. Dan, 636-397-5731; Becky, 618-394-0443.

Feb. 21-23, Baltimore, MD - 27th Annual ACC Craft Show Baltimore/Winter. Baltimore Convention Center. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Feb. 21-23, Sarasota, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 134th Gem & Jewelry Show. Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41). 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

Feb. 21-23, Vero Beach, FL - Treasure Coast Rock & Gem Society. Gem & Jewelry Show. Vero Beach Community Center, 14th Ave. & 23rd St. 21st, noon-5; 22nd, 10-5; 23rd, 10-4. 772-231-0005.

Feb. 21-23, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. 21st, 12-7; 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Feb. 22-23, Stockton, CA - Earth's Treasures. Stockton Lapidary and Mineral Club's 51st Annual Gem Show. Scottish Rite Temple, 33 W. Alpine Ave. 22nd, 10-5; 23rd, 10-4. Jim Dunlap, 209-487-0747, jimsopals@attbi.com.

Feb. 22-23, Boise, ID - Annual Jewelry, Gem, Fossil, & Mineral Show & Sale. Idaho Gem Club. Western Idaho Fairgrounds, Glenwood @ State St. 22nd, 10-7; 23rd, 10-5. Charlie Smith, 208-628-4062, tetongem@ctcweb.net, idagemclub.thesociety.net.

Feb. 22-23, Albany, NY - 10th Annual James Campbell Memorial Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show & Sale. New York State Museum, Empire Plaza. 10-5 daily. Michael Hawkins, 518-486-2011, mhawkins@mail.nysed.gov.

Feb. 22-23, Apache Junction, AZ - Ancient Treasures for a Modern World. Apache Junction High School, Ironwood @ Southern. 22nd, 10-5; 23rd, 10-4. Irv Swanson, 480-983-9050 (Nov.-Apr.), 403-534-3778 (Apr.-Nov.), iswanson@rockcomp.org.

FEB. 22-23, EVERETT, WA - EVERETT ROCK & GEM CLUB. 50th Annual Gem & Jewelry Show. Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oaks Ave. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Fritz Mack, 425-513-0115.

Feb. 22-23, Jackson, MS - 44th Annual Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society Show. Trademart Building, state fairgrounds. 22nd, 9-6; 23, 10-5. fossilfinder2@aol.com.

Feb. 22-23, Pasadena, TX - Clearlake Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show. Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd 10-5. Al Pennington, 281-481-1591, gpenning@ghgcorp.com.

Feb. 22-26, Washington, D.C. - Independent Jewelers Organization. Marriott Wardman Park. 203-846-4215, fax 203-846-8571, maryoijo.com, www.ijo.com.

Feb. 28-Mar. 2, Mesa, AZ - 53rd Annual Phoenix Gems Artistry Show. Mesa Centennial Center, 263 N. Center St. 85201. 28th & 1st, 10-5; 2nd, 10-4. Jack Camm, 602-255-3791.

Feb. 28-Mar. 2, Denver, CO - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Denver Merchandise Mart. 28th, 12-7; 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Feb. 28-Mar. 2, Hayward, CA - Mineral and Gem Society of Castro Valley. 56th Show. Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd. 28th & 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5. www.mgscv.com.

Feb. 27-Mar. 9, Orlando, FL - Creative Arts Exhibit at the Central Florida Fair. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 West Colonial Drive, 32808. Harriet Blackwell, 407-295-3247, fax 407-295-2082, cff@centralfloridafair.com.

March 1-2, 2003 
The 44th Annual Monrovia Rockhounds Gem and Mineral Show will take place at the Ayers Hall in Arcadia, California. For more information call (626)359-1624.

  

March 1-2, 2003 
Washington Prospectors Mining Association presents its 8th Annual Gold, Gem and Mineral show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Washington. See website for details.

Mar. 1-2, Nashville, TN - Mississippi River States Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Tennessee State Fairgrounds (Exit 81 off I-65). 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Mar. 1-2, Claymont, DE - Delaware Mineralogical Society. 40th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Brandywine Terrace, 3416 Philadelphia Pike. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 11-5.Gene Hartstein, 302-234-4488, fossilnut@aol.com, www.delminsociety.org.

Mar. 1-2, Caldwell, ID - Owyhee Gem & Mineral Society. 49th Annual Show. O'Connor Fieldhouse, 2200 Blaine. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5.

Mar. 1-2, Ventura, CA - Artistry from Nature. Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds. 1st, 10-5; 2nd, 10-4. Jim & Nancy Brace-Thompson, 805-659-3577.

Mar. 1-2, Southfield, MI - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Mar. 1-2, Big Spring, TX - Big Spring Prospectors Club. 34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Howard County Fair Barn, 79720. 1st, 9-5; 2nd, 10-5. Lola Lamb, 915-263-3340.

Mar. 1-3, Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Jewelry Show. Cobb Galleria Centre. 1st & 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-4. Carol Young, 800-241-0399, fax 404-634-4663, info@atlantajewelryshow.com, www.atlantajewelryshow.com.

Mar. 1-2, Pompano Beach, FL - The Down the Street Bead Show. Biscane Bay, Kovens Conference Center, Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st St., 33181. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

Mar. 2-3, New York, NY - Excalibur Mineral Corp./New York Mineralogical Club. Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Meteorite Show. The Holiday Inn-Midtown, 440 W. 57th St. 10-6 daily. 914-739-1134.

Mar. 4, Cambridge, MA - Harvard Museum of Natural History. Edward C. Wilson book signing. 617-496-8204, www.hmnh.harvard.edu.

Mar. 5-9, Las Vegas, NV - Glass Craft Expo. Cashman Convention Center. www.glasscraftexpo.com.

Mar. 6-9, Deming, NM - Rockhound Roundup. 38th Annual Show. Southwest New Mexico Fairground. 9-5 daily. Barbara Hamilton, 505-544-8643.

Mar. 6-11, West Palm Beach, FL - ARTform. International Pavilion of the Palm Beaches, Okeechobee Blvd. & S. Dixie Hwy. 6th, 7 (p.m.)-10 (Collector's Private Preview), 7th-11th, 11-7 daily except the 9th, 11-6. 772-220-2690, fax 772-220-3180, info@ifae.com, www.ifae.com.

Mar. 7-9, Kansas City, MO - Shows of Integrity. 42nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show. KCI Expo Center, 11730 N. Ambassador Dr. 7th & 8th, 10-7; 9th, 10-4. Judi Tripp, 972-540-7797.

Mar. 7-9, Carney's Point Twp., NJ - Flameworkng Conference. Salem Community College Foundation. 856-351-2753, www.salemcc.org.

Mar. 7-9, Clearwater, FL - Suncoast Gem & Mineral Society. Minnreg Center, 8136 22nd Avenue N. 7th & 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Jean Bush, 727-577-7771, sueblack@tampabay.rr.com, www.sgams.org.

Mar. 7-9, Melbourne, FL - Frank Cox Productions. Gem & Jewelry Show. Melbourne Auditorium, 625 Hibiscus Blvd. 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

Mar. 7-9, Columbus, OH - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Veterans Memorial. 7th, 12-7; 8th, 10-6; 9th, 1-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Mar. 7-9, Somerset, NJ - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Mar. 7-9, Hillbero, OR - T.V. Gem Club Annual Show. Washington County Fair Plex, 700 NW 228 Avenue, 97124. 7th & 8th, 9-5; 10th, 10-5.

Mar. 7-9; Augusta, GA - Aiken and August Gem and Mineral Societies. Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. Julian Smith Casino, 2205 Broad Street. 7th & 8th, 10-7; 9th, 11-5. Barbara Fenstermacher, 803-649-0959.

Mar. 7-9; Richmond, IN - Eastern Indiana Gem & Geological Society, Inc. 30th Annual Show. Wayne County Fairgrounds, N. Salisbury Rd. 7th, 9-6; 8th & 9th, 11-4. Gene Clark, 765-935-5144.

Mar. 7-9, Richmond, VA - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. Richmond Raceway Complex, Strawberry Hill, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 7th, 1-7; 8th, 10-6; 9th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

Mar. 7-9, Del Mar, CA - Gem Faire. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. 7th, noon-7; 8th, 10-7; 9th, 10-5. Allen Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Mar. 7-Apr. 4, Birmingham, MI - Michigan Fine Arts Competition. Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Rd., 48009. Naree Snodgrass, 248-644-0866, ext. 104, fax 248-644-7904, narees@ameritech.net.

March 8-9, 2003
GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at State Fair Center in Salem, Oregon. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

March 8-9, 2003
The Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club Show will be held in St. Anthony, Minnesota, at the Apache Plaza Shopping Center. For more info call Catherine Cummings at (651)487-2609.

Mar. 8-9, Tampa, FL - The Down the Street Bead Show. Marriott Hotel, 1001 North Westshore Blvd. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

Mar. 8-9, San Marino, CA - Pasadena Lapidary Society's 45th Annual Show. Gems, Minerals, and Jewelry of the Southwest. San Marino Masonic Center, 3130 Huntington Drive. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Marlene, 626-794-0519.

Mar. 8-9, Turlock, CA - Show Time 2003. The Mother Lode Mineral Society. Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway. 10-5 daily. Bud McMillin, 209-527-8000.

Mar. 8-9, St. Anthony, MN - Anoka Co. Gem & Mineral Show. Apache Plaza, 38th Ave. NE & Silver Lake Road. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 12-5. Catherine Cummings, 651-487-2609, catonrj@juno.com.

Mar. 8-9, Bozeman, MT - Magic Valley Gem Club. 21st Annual Gem Show. Gallatin County Fairgrounds. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-4. Marvin Bratten, 406-285-6719.

Mar. 8-9, Clifton, NJ - 14th Annual Clifton Gem & Mineral Show. North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Pope John Paul II Elementary School, 775 Valley Road. 8th, 10-5; 9th, 10-5. Bob Horn, 908-813-0808; rahminerals@msn.com.

Mar. 8-9, Bakersfield, CA - 1st Annual Rock & Mineral Rondezvous. Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P St. - Lot Gates 28, 29, & 30. Lew Helfrich, 661-323-2663, lewsrocks@netzero.net.

Mar. 8-9, Klamath Falls, OR - Rock & Arrowhead Club. 17th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Klamath County Fairgrounds, 3531 South 6th St. 8th, 10-5; 9th, 10-4. Garwin Carlson, 541-882-8276.

Mar. 8-9, Spreckels, CA - Parade of Gems. Spreckels Veterans' Memorial Building. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10-5. Peter Sherrill, 831-449-6242, petkatmat@aol.com.

Mar. 8-9, Macomb, IL - Geodeland Earth Science Club, Inc. 23rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Western IL. University, Student Union Ballroom, Murray St. 8th, 8-10; 9th, 10-5. Donna Moore, 309-789-6501.

Mar. 10-11, Las Vegas, NV - International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show. Gold Coast Hotel. 713-783-8188, 800-554-4992, fax 713-783-8443, info@iwjg.com, www.iwjg.com.

May 10-11, Reno, NV - 37th Annual Jackpot of Gems 2003. Reno Gem & Mineral Society. Reno Livestock Events Center Exhibit Hall, 1350 N. Wells Avenue. 10th, 10-5, 11th, 10-4. John Petersen, 775-356-8820.

Mar. 14-15, Springfield, MA - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Eastern States Exposition. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Mar. 14-16, Memphis, TN - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Agricenter International. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Mar. 14-16, Fort Washington, PA - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Mar. 14-16, Hickery, NC - Unifour Parade of Gems. Catawba Valley Gem & Mineral Club's 33rd Annual Show. Hickory Metro Convention Center at I-40, exit 125. 14th & 15th, 9-6; 16th, 12:30-5. George Max, 828-328-9107.

Mar. 14-16, Spokane, WA - Rock Rollers. Gem & Mineral Show. Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Doranne Miller, 509-255-5562, swmiller@acm.org.

Mar. 14-16, Sarasota, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 135th Gem & Jewelry Show. Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41). 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

Mar. 14-16, Atlanta, GA - 14th Annual ACC Craft Show Atlanta. Georgia Dome. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Mar. 14-16, Michigan Center, MI - March into Michigan Minerals. Michigan Gem and Mineral Society. Masonic Lodge, 355 Napoleon Rd. 14th & 15th, 10-7; 16th, 10-5. John Hoskin, hoskin@hartland.k12.mi.us.

Mar. 14-16, Salt Lake City, UT - Gem Faire. Utah State Fairpark. 14th, noon-7; 15th, 10-7; 16th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Mar. 14-16, Ada, OK - Ada Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Club. 3rd Annual Show, Swap, & Sale. Agri-Plex, Building #2, Hwys 1 & 377/State Hwy 99 & Richardson Loop. 14th, 10-7; 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Stan Osborn, 580-657-3439, osborns@brightok.net.

Mar. 14-16, San Antonio, TX - The Southwest Gem & Mineral Society's Fiesta of Gems. 43rd Annual Gem and Mineral Show. Morris Activity Center, Joe & Harry Freeman Coliseum, Coliseum Road at Freeman Blvd. 14th & 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-4. Troy Railsback, 210-674-4050, artleo@juno.com.

Mar. 15-16, Manhattan, NY - Laura Balombini Workshops. St. John's University, Manhattan campus (formerly The College of Insurance), 101 Murray St. Carole Cohen, 516-223-4067.

Mar. 15-16, Atlanta, GA - The Down the Street Bead Show. Cobb Galleria, Two Galleria Parkway, 30339. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

Mar. 15-16, Cedar Rapids, IA - Cedar Valley Rocks & Mineral Society. 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Theme: "Stone Artifacts." Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW. 15th, 8:30-6; 16th, 9:30-5. Leslie Blin, 319-377-3339.

Mar. 15-16, Canton, OH - Stark County Gem & Mineral Club. 36th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1100 Market Avenue NW, McKinley Room. 15th, 10-5; 16th, 10-5. Barry Heiks, 330-868-4047.

Mar. 15-16, Pompano Beach, FL - South Florida Intergalctic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th St. 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Mar. 15-16, San Jose, CA - Earth's Treasures. Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Chuck Boblenz, 408-734-2473, pspeece@earthlink.net, www.chriscox.org/scvgms/show.

Mar. 15-16, Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club. 44th Annual Gem, Jewelry, & Mineral Show. Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center, 4800 U.S. Highway 301. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Doug Heym, 813-626-6997, rockclub@tampabay.rr.com, www.tamparockclub.homestead.com.

Mar. 15-16, Seattle, WA - North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club. 49th Annual Show. Lake City Community Center, 12631 28th Ave. NE. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Bob Thompson, 206-362-2752, thompson@seanet.com.

Mar. 15-16, Atlanta, GA - American Craft Council. Atlanta Show. Georgia Dome. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org.

Mar. 15-16, Gaithersburg, MD - Lapidary & Mineral Society of Montgomery County. 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Wendell C. Mohr, 301-926-7190, wmohr@erols.com.

Mar. 15-16, Old Westbury, NY - Island Rock Hounders. 31st Annual Show. Westbury High School. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Tom Gangi, 516-825-7481.

Mar. 15-16, Hawthorne, CA - Northrop Grumman Gem & Mineral Club. 12329 Crenshaw Blvd., NGRC Clubhouse. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-4. Jimmy Lapham, 310-784-0407, lapham@earthlink.net.

Mar. 21-22, Fort Washington, MD - Southern Maryland Rock & Mineral Club in cooperation with Clearwater Nature Center. 13th Annual Mineral, Jewelry, & Fossil Show & Sale. Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road. 21st, 4-9; 22nd, 10-5. 301-297-4575.

Mar. 21-23, Albuquerque, NM - Treasures of the Earth. Mineral, Gem, & Jewelry Show. New Mexico State Fairgrounds. 21st, 10-6; 22nd & 23rd, 10-5. Paul Hlava, 505-255-5478, www.toteshows.com.

Mar. 21-23, Rome, GA - Valley & Ridge Gem & Mineral Show. Memorial Gym. 21st & 22nd, 9-6; 23rd, noon-5. Jose Santamaria, 770-386-0576, ext. 401.

Mar. 21-23, Bridgeton, MO - Rock Hobby Club of Greater St. Louis. 43rd Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show. Machinists Hall Auditorium, 12365 St. Charles Rock Road. 21st, 4-9; 22nd, 10-7; 23rd, 10-5. Willis Smith, 314-521-8896.

Mar. 21-23, Portland, OR - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center. 21st, 12-7; 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Mar. 21-23, Fort Collins, CO - Ft. Collins Rockhounds. 42th annual show. Lincoln Center, 419 W. Magnolia St. 21st, 4-8; 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. James Kasal, 970-484-6752.

Mar. 21-23, San Francisco, CA - Gem Faire. Fort Mason Center. Herbst Pavilion. 21st, noon-7; 22nd, 10-7; 23rd, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Mar. 22-23, Clearwater, FL - Florida Spring Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Honeywell Complex, 6340 126th Ave. N., Minnreg Center 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Mar. 22-23, New York, NY - Urban Glass Bead Expo. YWCA, 610 Lexington Ave. 22nd, 11-5; 23rd, noon-5. Annette Rose-Shapiro, 718-625-3685, ext. 222, magazine@urbanglass.org.

Mar. 22-23, Chambersburg, PA - Franklin County Rock & Mineral Club. 26th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show. Franklin County Career & Technology Center, 2463 Loop Rd. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. John Long, 717-762-6671.

Mar. 22-23, Monroe, WI - 33rd Mineral, Gem, & Fossil Show. Monroe High School, 1600 26th St. 9-5 daily. Barbara Flores, 815-248-2025, bafheartland@yahoo.com.

Mar. 22-23, Wheaton, IL - Geodon Gem Shows. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Rd., Annex Bldg. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 11-5. 630-668-6636, 630-983-1744.

Mar. 22-23, Cottonwood, AZ - Verde Valley Gem and Mineral Show. Mingus Union High School, 1801 East First Ave., 86326. 22nd, 9-5; 23rd, 10-4. Sam Ward, 928-284-0484, collinsward@sedona.net, http://geocities.com/mingusgmc/shows.html.

Mar. 22-23, Hamburg, NY - Buffalo Geological Society. Annual Show. Erie County Fairgrounds, Grange/Market Buildings, South Park Entrance. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Robert Hoffman, 716-656-8475, rjh52089@earthlink.net.

Mar. 22-23, Athens, PA - 34th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. The Che-Hanna Rock & Mineral Club, Inc. Athens Twp. Volunteer Fire Department Hall, Herrick Avenue. 22nd, 9-6; 23rd, 10-5. Joy Bourne, 570-265-2726, csprings@epix.net.

Mar. 22-23, East Windsor, CT - Connecticut Valley Mineral Club. Gem & Mineral Show. Best Western Colonial Inn. Donna Seehorst, 860-745-3697, ldelano@bacon-wilson.com.

Mar. 22-23, Torrance, CA - Nature's Treasures. 54th Annual South Bay Lapidary & Mineral Society Show. 22nd, 10-6; 23rd, 10-5. Roger Mills, 310-377-6226.

Mar. 22-24, Clearwater, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 8th Annual Gem & Jewelry Show. Harbor View Center, 300 Cleveland St. (State Rte. 60/Downtown). 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

March 22-23, 2003

GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at the Livestock Events Center in Reno, Nevada. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

Mar. 23-24, Minneapolis, MN - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Thunderbird Hotel & Convention Center. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Mar. 28-30, Detroit, MI - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Embassy Suites/Troy. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Mar. 28-30, Venice, FL - Frank Cox Productions. Gem & Jewelry Show. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. 29th, noon-5; 30th & 31st, 10-5. 941-954-0202.

Mar. 28-30, Cleveland, OH - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. I-X Center. 28th, 12-7; 29th, 10-6; 30th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Mar. 28-30, Long Island, NY - Siao Mei's Creation. Jewelry, Gem, & Mineral Show & Sale. Garden City, Cathedral House, 50 Cathedral Ave. 28th, 3-8; 29th, 10-7; 30th, 1-5. 516-623-7529.

Mar. 28-30, Macomb, IL - Mid America Paleontology Society (MAPS). National Fossil Exposition XXV. Western Illinois University Union, Grand Ballroom. 28th & 29th, 8-5; 30th, 8-noon. Tom Witherspoon, 313-532-3139.

Mar. 29-30, Orlando, FL - Central Florida Gem & Mineral Society. 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr. Chris Callaway, 407-886-2271.

Mar. 29-30, Carterville, IL - South Illinois Earth Science Club. Gem & Mineral Show. Carterville Middle School, 29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-5. Mike Chontofalsky, 618-532-0455, mchonto@marion.k12.il.us.

Mar. 29-30, Medford, OR - Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. 48th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Hwy. 29th, 9-5:30; 30th, 10-4:30. Barbara Jacobsen, 541-878-1445, www.craterrock.org.

Mar. 29-30, Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club. 45th Annual Show. Pershing Auditorium, 226 Centennial Mall South. 29th, 9-6; 30th, 10-5. John Harrison, prose@neb.rr.com.

Mar. 29-30, Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Gem & Mineral Club. 45th Annual Show. Pershing Auditorium, 226 Centennial Mall South. 29th, 9-6; 30th, 10-5. John Harrison, PO Box 5342, Lincoln, NE 68505.

Mar. 29-30, Corpus Christi, TX - Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society. Bayfront Plaza Convention Center, 1901 N. Shoreline. 29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-5. Hank Swan, 361-857-2405, www.pyramid3.net/~gcgms.

Mar. 29-30, Des Plaines, IL - Des Plaines Valley Geological Society. Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. (just west of River Rd. off Touhy). 29th, 9:30-5; 30th, 10-4. Paul Okolowicz, 847-215-7345.

Mar. 29-30, Sweet Home, OR - Sweet Home Rock & Mineral Society. 55th Annual Show. Sweet Home High School Activity Gym, 1641 Long Street. 29th, 10-6; 30th, 10-4. Dick Conklin, 541-258-7277.

Mar. 29-30, Freeport, NY - Village of Freeport. 28th Annual Show. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, 11520. 10-5 daily. John Andersen, 516-781-8410.

Mar. 29-30, Madison, WI - Midwest Jewelry Expo. Alliant Energy Center. info@midwestjewelryexpo.com.

Mar. 29-30, San Diego, CA - San Diego Mineral & Gem Society. Gem Diego Show. Al Bahr Shrine Center, 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd. 29th, 9:30-5; 30th, 10-4. Anne Schafer, 858-586-1637, annes@san.rr.com.

March 29-30, 2003

GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds in Boise, Idaho. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

Apr. 2-5, Austin, TX - American Gem Society International Conclave & Jewelry Expo. Renaissance Hotel. 702-255-6500, fax 702-233-6121, www.ags.org.

Apr. 4, New Orleans, LA - The Gem & Mineral Society of Louisiana. 39th Annual New Orleans Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. 4th & 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. BJ Francis, 504-467-2311, c68h@att.net.

Apr. 4-5, Plymouth Meeting, PA - Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair. LuLu Temple, 5140 Butler Pike. 4th, 10-5; 5th, 10-4. Karenne Snow, 609-953-1987, njwren@aol.com, http://philamineral.freewebsites.com/.

Apr. 4-5, Covill, WA - The Panorama Gem & Mineral Club. 3rd Annual Show. Fort Coville Grange Hall. 9-6 daily. Jonnie Pitman, 590-684-8882.

Apr. 4-6, Gaithersburg, MD - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Apr. 4-6, Santa Monica, CA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. 4th, 12-7; 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 4-6, Seattle, WA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Stadium Exhibition Center. 4th, 12-7; 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 4-6, Eureka, CA - 2nd Annual Lost Coast Jewelry, Gem, Bead, & Mineral Show. Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, 3750 Harris St. 4th, noon-7; 5th, 10-7; 6th, 10-5. Kasey Enterprises, 707-839-1358, kaseyent@jps.net.

Apr. 4-6, Seattle, WA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Stadium Exhibition Center. 4th, noon-7; 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 5-6, Mariposa, CA - 3rd Annual Mariposa Mineral & Gem Show. The California State Mining and Mineral Museum. Mariposa Fairgrounds. 5th, 10-5; 6th, 10-4. 209-742-7625, mineralmuseum@sierratel.com.

Apr. 5-6, Cincinnati, OH - Midwest States Intergalctic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Fairfield Convention Center, 94 Donald Ave. - Tori's Station. 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Apr. 5-6, Pocatello, ID - Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Society. 47th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Commercial Building, Bannock County Fairgrounds. 5th, 10-6; 6th, 10-5. Marty Rakatansky, 208-233-2538.

Apr. 5-6, Hacienda Heights, CA - Magic in Rocks Gem & Mineral Show. Puente Hills Gem & Mineral Club. Steinmetz County Park, 1545 S. Stimson Ave. 10-5 daily. Bob Hess, rpsthess@earthlink.net, www.puentehillsgemandmineralclub.com.

Apr. 5-6, Canton, IL - Fulton County Rockhounders. 43rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Wallace Park. 5th, 10-6; 6th, 10-5. Steven Holley, 309-647-8864, ilfossil@hotmail.com.

April 5-6, 2003

The Utah Prospectors Show will be held at the Golden Spike Events Center in Ogden, Utah. Contact Gae Dayton for more information.

Apr. 10-12, Grand Rapids, MI - Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club. 28th Annual Show. Breton Village Mall, 1830 Breton Rd, SE @ Burton. 10th & 11th, 9:30-9, 12th, 9:30-6. Eldon Potter, 616-532-0239, eplapidary@aol.com.

Apr. 11-13, Sarasota, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 136th Gem & Jewelry Show. Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41). 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

Apr. 11-13, St. Paul, MN - 17th Annual ACC Craft Show St. Paul. (Benefit Preview - Apr. 10). Touchstone Energy Place at RiverCentre. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Apr. 11-13, Indianapolis, IN - 5th Annual Spring Show. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Union Federal SW Pavilion. 11th & 12th, 10-6; 13th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Apr. 11-13, McLean, VA - 31st Annual Atlantic Micromounters' Conference. Micromineralogists of the National Capital Area. Tyson's Westpark Hotel. Steve Weinberger, 410-833-7926, cweinber@bcpl.net.

Apr. 11-13, Yakima, WA - Yakima Rock & Minerals Club. Rocks, Minerals, & Fossils of the Northwest. Central Washington State Fair Grounds, Modern Living Building, Fair Ave. 11th, 9-3; 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. Marti Sondgeroth, 509-248-6401, marthams@nwinfo.net.

Apr. 11-13, Rosemont, IL - Embellishment. 713-781-6864, www.embellishment-show.com/main.htm.

Apr. 11-13, St. Paul, MN - American Craft Council. St. Paul Show. (Benefit Preview - Apr. 10). Touchstone Energy Place at RiverCentre.11th, 10-8; 12th, 10-5. 952-346-6696, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Apr. 11-13, San Mateo, CA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. San Mateo County Expo Center. 11th, 12-7; 12th, 10-6; 13th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 11-13, Indianapolis, IN - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 5th Annual Spring Show. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Union Federal SW Pavilion. 11th & 12th, 10-6; 13th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Apr. 11-13, Eugene, OR - Gem Faire. Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave. 11th, noon-7; 12th, 10-7; 13th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Apr. 11-13, Raleigh, NC - Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club, Inc. Scott Building, State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road. 11th, 5-9; 12th, 10-7; 13th, 10-5. Prep Maynard, 919-876-6220.

Apr. 12, Bellingham, WA - Mt. Baker Rock & Gem Club. 42nd Annual Show & Sale. Bloedel-Donovan Park Community Center, 2214 Electric Avenue. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. Jim Orr, 360-715-1652.

Apr. 12, Wyomissing, PA - Berks Bead Bazaar. The Inn at Reading. 10-5. Joan Miller, 610-987-6692, joan@joanmiller.com, www.eglassplace.com/beads/show.htm.

Apr. 12-13, Idaho Falls, ID - Idaho Falls Gem & Mineral Society's Annual Show. Above Recreation Center, 520 Memorial Drive, 83443. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. Terry Hayes, 208-538-5644.

Apr. 12-13, Marietta, GA - Dixie Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. North Georgia Fairgrounds, 2245 Callaway Rd. - Jim R. Miller Park. 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

Apr. 12-13, Roseville, MN - Anoka Co. Gem & Mineral Show. Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 12-5. Catherine Cummings, 651-487-2609, catonrj@juno.com.

Apr. 12-13, Johnson City, NY - New York Southern Tier Geology Club. 34th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Johnson City Senior Citizen Center, 30 Brocton St. 12th, 9-6; 13th, 10-5. Al Conklin, 607-625-4140, agclgc@aol.com.

Apr. 12-13, Portland, OR - The Rock, Gem, & Craft Show. Mt. Hood Rock Club. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. 503-760-1825.

Apr. 12-13, Boron, CA - Mojave Mineralogical Society, Inc. 45th Annual Boron Rock Bonanza. Boron High School, 26831 Prospect, 93516. 12th, 9-7; 13th, 9-4. David Eyre, 760-762-6861, david_eyre@mail.com.

Apr. 12-13, Portland, ME - Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society. 20th Annual Rock & Mineral Show. Finley Gym, 716 Stevens Ave. 10-5 daily. Wes Baker, 207-784-1738, wesbton@adelphia.net.

Apr. 12-13, Gresham, OR - Mt. Hood Rock Club. Gem Show. Centennial Middle School, 17650 SE Brooklyn, 97236. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5.

Apr. 12-13, Abilene, TX - Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society. Annual Show. Abilene Civic Center, North 6th and Pine St. Patrick, 915-692-1525, rockbilly2@aol.com.

Apr. 12-13, Springfield, OR - Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club. 45th Annual Rock & Gem Show. Gateway Mall, 3000 Gateway St. 12th, 10-9; 13th, 11-6. Peg Burdge, 541-736-1699, fax 541-736-1701.

April 12-13, GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at Buffalo Bill's Hotel and Casino in Primm, Nevada. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

  

April 12-13, The American Metal Detecting Association (AMDA) will be hosting metal detecting treasure hunts in conjunction with the GPAA Gold & Treasure Show in Primm, Nevada. For more info, contact Carolyn Garrett at (916) 331-7931 or email cgarretwc@aol.com 

  

April 12-13, The Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club Show will be held in Roseville, Minnesota, at the Har Mar Mall. For more info call Catherine Cummings at (651)487-2609.

Apr. 13, Waterloo, IA - Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society. Annual Show. Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St. Noon-5. David Malm, 319-266-6433.

Apr. 13, Dedham, MA - Divine Bead Festival. Boston-Dedham Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center. 10-5. Terri, 631-288-8914, funkystuffbeads@aol.com.

Apr. 14-15, Houston, TX - International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show. 713-783-8188, 800-554-4992, fax 713-783-8443, info@iwjg.com, www.iwjg.com.

Apr. 17-20, Alpine, TX - 14th Annual Texas Big Bend Gem & Mineral Show. Alpine Civic Center. Donna Trammell, 915-837-5353, ocotillo@overland.net.

Apr. 18-20, Collinsville, IL - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Gateway Center. 18th, 12-7; 19th, 10-6; 20th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 18-20, San Antonio, TX - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. 18th, 12-7; 19th, 10-6; 20th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 18-20, Rickreall, OR - 48th Annual River of Gems. Willamette Agate & Mineral Society. 18th, 9-6; 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-4:30. Rob Leedy, 503-371-6421.

Apr. 24-27, Clyde, NC - Arts Business Institute. Workshop. Haywood Community College. info@artsbusinessinstitute.org, www.artsbusinessinstitute.org.

Apr. 25-27, Grants Pass, OR - Rogue Gem & Mineral Club. 18th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. 1451 Fairgrounds Rd. 25th, 9-4; 26th, 10-5; 27th, 10-4. Susan Brown, 541-476-8299, sbrown@internetcds.com.

Apr. 25-27, Clemson, SC - South Carolina Jewelers Association Annual Convention. The Conference Center & Inn, Clemson University. 803-788-3142, fax 803-788-4658, scja@bellsouth.net.

Apr. 25-27, San Diego, CA - Gem Faire. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio South. 25th, noon-7; 26th, 10-7; 27th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

Apr. 25-27, Timonium, MD - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Apr. 25-27, Chicago, IL - American Craft Council. Chicago Show. Navy Pier. 25th, to be announced; 26th, 10-6; 27th, 10-5. 312-495-0422, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Apr. 25-27, Houston, TX - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Reliant Arena at Reliant Park. 25th, 12-7; 26th, 10-6; 27th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 25-27, Denver, CO - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Holiday Inn - Best Western. 25th, 12-7; 26th, 10-6; 27th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

Apr. 25-27, Denver, CO - Spring Show in the Rockies. GeoExpositions. Holiday Inn-Denver North and Best Western Central. 25th, 10-7; 26th, 10-6; 28th, 10-5. 303-278-1218, rockclub@earthlink.net.

Apr. 25-27, Chicago, IL - 6th Annual ACC Craft Show Chicago. Navy Pier. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Apr. 25-27, Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Gem and Jewelry Show. Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. John's Bluff Road South, 32224. 25th, 1-6; 26th, 10-6; 27th, 10-5. Elmer Robbins, 813-754-0858.

Apr. 25-27, Wichita KS - 50th Annual Gemstone Artistry. Cessna Activity Center, 2744 George Washington Blvd. 25th, 9-7; 26th, 10-7; 28th, 10-5. Curley Clough, wgms2001@yahoo.com, www.geocities.com/wgms2001.

April. 26-27, Memphis, TN - Mid-America Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show. Pipkin Building, Midsouth Fairgrounds, Central at East Parkway. 26th, 9-6; 27th, 10-5. W.C. McDaniel, 901-274-7706, rockclub@earthlink.net, www.memphisgeology.org.

Apr. 26-27, Santa Cruz, CA - 51st Annual Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Show. Santa Cruz Mineral & Gem Society. Civic Auditorium, corner of Center & Church Sts. 10-5 daily. 831-688-8086, hmdrake@pacbell.net.

Apr. 26-27, Elma, WA - Earth's Treasures. Northwest Federation of Mineralogical Societies Club. 43 Elma-McCleary Road. 10-5 daily. Jim Miller, 360-426-0220, jim98584@yahoo.com.

Apr. 26-27, Franklin, NJ - New Jersey Earth Science Association. 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show & Outdoor Swap & Sell. Robert E. Littell Center & Hardyston Township School. 26th, 9-5:30; 27th, 10-5. 973-209-7212.

Apr. 26-27, Fort Dodge, IA - River Valley Rockhounds. Annual Gem/Mineral/Fossil Show. 1/4 mile east of Junction U.S. Hwy. 169 & Bus. Hwy. 20. 26th, 9-6; 27th, noon-5. Robert Wolf, 515-955-2818, midnightwriter@dodgenet.com.

Apr. 26-27, Eau Claire, WI - 40th Annual Chippewa Valley Gem & Mineral Society Show. Eau Claire County Fairgrounds, Expo Center, Lorch Ave., 54701. 26th, 10-6; 27th, 10-5. Mike Schoenfuss, 715-831-8833, msrocks2@netzero.net.

Apr. 26-27, Helena, MT - Helena Mineral Society. 55th Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Helena Civic Center. 26th, 9-6; 27th, 10-5. Gary Parisi, 406-442-1226, pplumbing1@qwest.net.

Apr. 26-27, Logan, UT - Cache of Gems 2003. Logan Gem Show. Logan Recreation Center, 195 S. 100th, 84321. 26th, 10-6; 27th, 10-5. Salley Johnson, 801-359-9222.

Apr. 26-27, Troy, OH - Brunker Gem and Mineral Club. Annual Show. Miami County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Building, County Road, 23A North. 26th, 9-6; 27th, 10-5. Neil Reeder, 937-773-0545.

Apr. 26-27, Lancaster, CA - Antelope Valley Gem & Mineral Show. A.V. Fairgrounds, 155 East Ave. 9-5 daily. Olan Flick, 661-943-3882, av_gem@yahoo.com, www.geocities.com/av_gem/spring.html.

April 26-27, 2003

The Las Vegas Precious Metals Conference 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit www.iiconf.com for more information.

  

April 26-27, 2003

GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

Apr. 26-29, Secaucus, NJ - Ireland Show. Embassy Suites Hotel. 353 44 48791, fax 353 44 43665, mullingarpewter@eircom.net.

May 2-4, Sarasota, FL - Frank Cox Productions. 137th Gem & Jewelry Show. Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail (Hwy. 41). 10-5 daily. 941-954-0202.

May 2-4, Chantilly, VA - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

May 2-4, Dallas, TX - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Dallas Market Center. 2nd, 12-7; 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 2-4, Baltimore, MD - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Baltimore Convention Center. 2nd, 12-7; 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 2-4, Virginia Beach, VA - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. Pavilion Convention Center, 1000 19th St. 2nd, 1-7; 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

May 2-4, Santa Rosa, CA - Gem Faire. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road. 2nd, noon-7; 3rd, 10-7; 4th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

May 2-4, Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Geological & Mineral Society. Gem & Mineral Show. Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. 2nd, 4-8; 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-5. Kitty Starbuck, 616-649-1991.

May 3-4, North Charleston, SC - Lowcountry Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. North Charleston Convention Center. 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-5. Karen Havenstein, 843-795-2956, fossils@lowcountrygeologic.com.

May 3-4, Topsfield, MA - 40th Annual New England Gem & Mineral Show. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Route 1 North. 3rd, 9-5; 4th, 10-4. 781-272-0488, www.nahant.com/nsrmc/welcome.html.

May 3-4, Eugene, OR - Eugene Mineral Club's Rockhounding in the 21st Century. 52nd Annual Show. Lane County Fairgrounds, 13th & Jefferson. 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 10-4. Betty Axtell, 541-344-6842.

May 3-4, Marshfield, WI - The Heart of Wisconsin Gem & Mineral Society. Marshfield High School Fieldhouse, 1401 Becker Rd. 10-5 daily. Cynthia Kelman, 715-387-8782.

May 3-4, Bakersfield, CA - 45th Year of Kern - County of Minerals. Kern County Mineral Society. Kern County Fairgrounds, Ming Avenue and South P Street. Will Morton, 661-843-3128.

May 3-4, Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Mineral Society and Cincinnati Dry Dredgers' GeoFair 2003. 39th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry Show & Sale. Cincinnati Convention Center, 525 Elm St. Dan Cooper, dancooper@cinci.rr.com, www.geofair.com.

May 3-4, Middleburg Heights, OH - Great Lakes States Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Cuyahoga Fairgrounds, 19000 Bagley Rd. (Exit 235W off I-71). 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

May 9-11 - Franklin, NC - AKS Trade Shows. Wholesale Gem, Jewelry, Rock, & Mineral Show. Colonial Inn, 441-23 S. Atlanta Hwy. A Kay Schabilion Production, 866-AKS-SHOW, aksshow@att.net, www.aksshow.com.

May 9-11, Marlborough, MA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Royal Plaza Trade Center. 2nd, 12-7; 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 9-11, Columbus, OH - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Veterans Memorial. 2nd, 12-7; 3rd, 10-6; 4th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net

May 9-11, Hillsboro, OR - Gem Faire. Washington County Fairgrounds, 873 NE 34th St. 9th, noon-7; 10th, 10-7; 11th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

May 9-11, Marietta, GA - Georgia Mineral Society Mother's Day Weekend Show. 35th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Pkwy. at Fairground St. 9th, 10-7; 10th, 10-7; 11th, noon-5. Jay Gorday, 770-986-0822, http://gamineral.org/may-show.htm.

May 9-11, Franklin, NC - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Watauga Festival Center. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

May 10-11, Grand Junction, CO - Grand Junction Gem & Mineral Club. 56th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Two Rivers Convention Center, 1st & Main. 970-241-3065.

May 10-11, Decatur, IL - Central Illinois Gem & Mineral Club. 51st annual show. Decatur Civic Center, 300 E. Eldorado St. 10th, 10-7; 11th, 10-5. Jody Fronk, 217-425-2696, rocksndogs@msn.com.

May 10-11, Gallatin County - Bozeman Gem & Mineral Club. 21st Annual Show. Gallatin County Fair Grounds. 10th, 10-6; 11th, 10-5. Marvin Bratten, 406-285-6719.

May 10-11, Nashville, TN - Mississippi River States Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Tennessee State Fairgrounds (Exit 81 off I-65). 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

May 10-11, The Southeast Washington Association of Treasure Hunters (SWATH) presents their 15th Annual Treasure Hunt in Kennewick, Washington. For hunt flier, send SASE to Kim Leverett, 551 Decker Rd., Pasco, WA 99301 or call (509)545-8375.

May 11-14, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Asian Jewelex 2003. Mirage Events Center. 852-2591-9823, fax 852-2573-3311, promotion@hka.com.hk.

May 14-18, Miami, FL - International Bead Expo. Hyatt Regency at the James L. Knight Convention Center. www.beadexpo.com.

May 16-18, Grapevine, TX - Dallas/Fort Worth Show. Bead Renaissance Shows. Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 S. Main St. 16th & 17th, 10-6; 18th, 10-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

May 16-18, Orlando, FL - G&LW Gem Trade Show. The Orlando Centroplex. 601-879-8832, fax 301-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

May 16-18, Dallas, TX - Dallas/Fort Worth Show. Bead Renaissance Shows. Grapevine Convention Center. 16th & 17th, 10-6; 18th, 11-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, www.beadshow.com.

May 16-18, Costa Mesa, CA - West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Spring. Martin Zinn Expositions. The Holiday Inn, Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol. 10-7 daily, except 18th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

May 16-18, Salem, VA - 12th Annual Roanoke Valley Spring Gem & Mineral Show. Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard. 16th, 3-7; 17th, 10-6; 18th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

May 16-18, Chantilly, VA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Dulles Expo Center. 16th, 12-7; 17th, 10-6; 18th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 16-18, Boston, MA - Craftboston. Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street. 16th, 10-; 17th, 10-6; 18th, 10-5. Bonnie Gordon, 617-232-7000, fax 617-232-2264, bgordon@craftboston.org, www.craftboston.org.

May 16-18, Tacoma, WA - Gem Faire. Tacoma Dome Convention Center, 2727 E. D St. 16th, noon-7; 17th, 10-7; 18th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

May 16-18, Salem, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 12th Annual Roanoke Valley Spring Gem & Mineral Show. Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard. 16th, 3-7; 17th, 10-6; 18th, 11-6. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

May 17-18, Billings, MT - Billings Gem & Mineral Club. 2003 Gem, Jewelry, Fossil, & Mineral Show & Sale. 17th, 10-6; 18th, 10-5. Darlene Newstrom, 406-651-4947.

May 17-18, Richboro, PA - Spring Craft Festival. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Tyler State Park. Allen Weichman, 215-579-5997, murphycomm@statecollege.com.

May 17-18, Asheville, NC - Smokey Mountain States Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. National Guard Armory (Exit 1B off I-240). 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

May 17-18, Wauwatosa, WI - Wisconsin Geological Society. 46th Annual Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Hart Park, 72nd & State St. 10-5 daily. Donna Draeger, 414-476-8542, donnadraeger@aol.com.

May 18-21, Albuquerque, NM - Santa Fe Symposium. 800-952-6222.

May 18-24, The Nevada Division of Minerals, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, and Nevada Mining Association are hosting the 39th Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals at John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel & Casino in Sparks, Nevada. Contact Terri Garside, (775) 784-6691, email tgarside@unr.edu, or visit www.nbmg.unr.edu/imf

 

May 21-23, The California Mining Association is hosting its Annual Conference in San Diego, California. For more information, please contact Stephanie Pridmore at (916)447-1977, fax (916)447-0348, email spridmore@calmining.org or visit them on the web at: www.calmining.org

May 21-25, San Francisco, CA - SNAG Conference 2003. "Making It in Metal."Westin St. Francis Hotel, 508 Hayes Street. 630-637-8100, fax 630-416-3333, info@ccmeetings.com, www.snagmetalsmith.org.

May 23-25, Martinsville, VA - 13th Annual Show. Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Boulevard. 23rd, 10-6; 24th, 10-6; 25th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

May 23-25, Newark, OH - 36th Annual Memorial Day Rock Swap Meet. Hidden Hills Campground, 3246 Loper Road. Betty McDonald, 419-339-3304.

May 23-25, Chicago, IL - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. 23rd, 12-7; 24th, 10-6; 25th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 23-25, Del Mar, CA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Del Mar Fairgrounds. 23rd, 12-7; 24th, 10-6; 25th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 23-25, Martinsville, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 13th Annual Show. Martinsville National Guard Armory, 315 Commonwealth Boulevard (across from Liberty Fair Mall). 23rd, 10-6; 24th, 10-6; 25th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

May 23-25, Timonium, MD - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. Timonium Fairgrounds. 23rd, 1-7; 24th, 10-6; 25th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

May 24-25, Wheaton, IL - Chicago Land Gems & Minerals Association. 27th Show & Swap Fest. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd. 10-6 daily. Rhea Britton, 630-896-7133.

May 25-27, Las Vegas, NV - International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show. 713-783-8188, 800-554-4992, fax 713-783-8443, info@iwjg.com, www.iwjg.com.

May 27-29, Las Vegas, NV - GLDA Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show. Mirage Casino Hotel. 520-792-9431, fax 520-882-2836, info@glda.com, www.glda.com.

May 27-29, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Gem & Jewelry Show. 520-792-9431, www.santafesymposium.com.

May 27-30, Las Vegas, NV - Luxury by JCK 2003. Venetian Resort & Hotel. 203-840-4800, csherter@reedexpo.com, www.reedexpo.com.

May 28-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - The American Salon. Mandalay Bay Convention Center. 908-637-8461, fax 908-637-6406, info@americansalon.org, www.americansalon.org.

May 28-June 1, New York, NY - SOFA New York. 7th Regimen Armory. 800-563-7632.

May 29-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. Rio Hotel & Casino. 239-732-6642, fax 239-732-6652, mbasandrea@prodigy.net, www.dmgantiqueshows.com.

May 30-31, Las Vegas, NV - G&LW Gem Trade Shows. Stardust Resort & Casino. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

May 30-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Mineral, Fossil, Gem, & Jewelry Show. Cashman Field Center. 303-278-1218, geoexpo@mineralshow.com, www.mineralshow.com.

May 30-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - Annual Las Vegas Show. Bead Renaissance Shows. Palace Station Hotel & Casino, 2411 W Sahara Ave. 30th, 12-6; 31st, 10-6; 1st, 10-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com..

May 30-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - Business to Business Gem Trade Show. 601-879-8832, www.glwshows.com.

May 30-June 1, St. Paul, MN - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 30th, 12-7; 31st, 10-6; 1st, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 30-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Cashman Center. 30th, 12-7; 31st, 10-6; 1st, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

May 30-June 1, Greensboro, NC - Frank Cox Productions. Gem & Jewelry Show. Greensboro Coliseum, W. Lee St. & High Point Rd. 30th, 1-6; 31st & 1st, 10-5. 941-954-0202. one Artifacts." Teamsters Union Hall, 5000 J St. SW. 15th, 8:30-6; 16th, 9:30-5. Leslie Blin, 319-377-3339.

May 30-June 1, Las Vegas, NV - Annual Las Vegas Show. Bead Renaissance Shows. Palace Station Hotel & Casino. 30th, 12-6; 31st, 10-6; 1st, 10-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, www.beadshow.com.

May 30-June 1, Allen Park, MI - Midwest Mineralogical and Lapidary Society. Southeastern Michigan Gem & Mineral Show. Allen Park Civic Arena, 15800 White. 30th, 5 (p.m.)-8; 31st, 10-8; 1st, 11-5:30. Dick DePodesta, 734-455-8596, nwhanschu@prodigy.net.

May 30-June 3, Las Vegas, NV - JCK Las Vegas 2003 Show. Sands Expo & Convention Center.800-843-5599, ext. 6228, inquiry@jck.reedexpo.com, www.jckgroup.com.

June 6-8, Milwaukee, WI - Bead & Button Show. 800-554-0197, customerservice@beadandbutton.com, www.beadandbuttonshow.com.

June 6-8, San Mateo, CA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. San Mateo County Expo Center. 6th, 12-7; 7th, 10-6; 8th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

June 6-8, Raleigh, NC - Frank Cox Productions. Gem & Jewelry Show. State Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge Blvd. @ Hillsborough. 6th, 1-7; 7th & 8th, 10-5. 941-954-0202.

June 6-8, Milwaukee, WI - Bead & Button Show. Midwest Express Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 6th & 7th, 10-6; 8th, 10-4. 800-554-0197, www.beadandbuttonshow.com.

June 6-8, Puyallup, WA - Puyallup Valley Gem & Mineral Club. The Alley of Gems Show. Fruitland Grange Hall, 11102 86th Ave. E. 6th, noon-7; 7th, 10-6; 8th, 10-5. Julia White, 253-223-7033, thecrowoman@juno.com.

June 7-8, Tannehill, AL - Alabama Mineral & Lapidary Society. 30th Tannehill Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show. Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park. 9-5 daily. Sandra Sullivan, doodle_35173@yahoo.com.

June 11-12, The Institute of Mining Engineering I announces its 3rd International Symposium entitled "High Performance Mine Production--Longwall, Stoping and Other Mining Methods" to be held in Aachen, Germany. For further information, contact Symposium Secretariat: tel +49-(0)241-80 9 5673; fax +49-(0)241-80 92 272; email aims@bbk1.rwth-aachen.de; or visit their website: www.rwth-aachen.de/bbk1

June 12-13, Elko Mining Expo 2003 Annual Convention will be held at the Elko Convention Center in Elko, Nevada. Contact ECVA at (800)248-3556 for more information.

 
July 12-13, Orlando, FL - The Down the Street Bead Show. Ramada Resort & Conference Center, 7400 International Dr., 32819. 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

June 12-15, Seattle, WA - Community Catalyst. GAS. 206-382-1305, info@glassart.org, www.glassart.org.

June 13-15, Santa Monica, CA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. 13th, 12-7; 14th, 10-6; 15th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

June 13-15, Hartford, CT - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Connecticut Expo Center. 13th, 12-7; 14th, 10-6; 15th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

June 13-15, San Diego, CA - Gem Faire. Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino del Rio S. 13th, noon-7; 14th, 10-7; 15th, 10-5. All Van Volkinburgh, 760-747-9215, gemfaire@aol.com, www.gemfaire.com.

June 14, Cartersville, GA - 15th Annual Rockfest! Hwy. 411 (Exit 293 off I-75). 10-4. Terry Everett, 770-386-0576, terrye@weinmanmuseum.org, www.chara.gsu.edu/~weinman.

June 14-15, Newark, DE - Mid-Atlantic States Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. Aetna Firehouse, Main St. 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

June 14-15, New York, NY - 27th Annual American Crafts Festival. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. For an application, write to Raya Zafrina, c/o ACAC, PO Box 650, Montclair, NJ 07042.

June 14-15, Riverton, WY - Wyoming State Mineral & Gem Show. Wyoming's Rock Rainbow. Armory Building, Fremont County Fairgrounds. 14th, 9-8; 15th, 9-4. Alice Gustin, 307-856-3699, agustin@wyoming.com.

June 14-15 & June 21-22, New York, NY - 27th Annual American Crafts Festival. Lincoln Center Plazas, Columbus Ave. at West 64th St. 14th & 21st, noon-9; 15th & 22nd, 11-9. Ray Zafrina, 973-746-0091, www.craftsatlincoln.org.

June 14-17, Puerto Rico - IPMI Precious Metals Conference. Hyatt Regency Cerromar Resort & Casino Hotel. mail@ipmi.org, www.ipmi.org.

July 18-20, Centerville, TN - 30th Annual Middle Tennessee Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show. Riverbend Entertainment Center. 18th & 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-5. Andrea Dixon, 304-825-6421, dixon@dixonboergoat.com.

July 19-20, Rapid City, SD - Western Dakota Gem & Mineral Society. 23rd Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. 19th, 9-6; 20th, 10-4. Paul Reiter, 605-348-3467.

June 20-21, New York, NY - Whole Bead Show. New York's Hotel Pennsylvania, Tenn Top Ballroom, 401 Seventh Avenue. 20th, noon-7; 21st, 10-6. Ava Motherwell, 800-292-2577, info@wholebead.com, www.wholebead.com.

June 20-22, Houston, TX - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Reliant Arena at Reliant Park. 20th, 12-7; 21st, 10-6; 22nd, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

June 20-22, Kokomo, IN - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 2nd Annual Show. Johanning Civic Center, 1500 N. Reed Road (US 31). 20th & 21st, 10-6; 22nd, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

June 20-22, Newport, OR - Oregon Coast Agate Club. 40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Newport Armory, 541 SW Hwy 101, 97366. 20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-5. Ed Obermeyer, 541-867-6903, edndi@peak.org.

June 21, Down-N-Dirty Diggers is hosting its 2nd Annual Open Treasure Hunt near Georgetown, Indiana. For details, contact Michael Byrn via email: wooley@aye.net or phone (812)366-3558.

  

June 21-22, Eureka Treasure Hunters Club of Denver, Colorado will host its 2nd Annual "Rush to the Rockies National Treasure Hunt," to be held in Blackhawk, Colorado. For more information go to: www.geocities.com/eureka-thc

July 26-27, MidState Metal Detectors Club presents its 7th Annual Open Hunt and State Championship at The Rivers Edge Campground. For details, visit their website or contact Rick Oppermann, 8708 County Line Dr., Rosholt, WI 54475, or call (715)677-3528, or email: rickandi@wi-net.com

July 26-27, Atlanta, GA - The Down the Street Bead Show. Cobb Galleria, Two Galleria Parkway, 30339. 26th, 10-6; 27th, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

June 26-29, Prineville, OR - Prineville Rockhound Show and Pow Wow. Croock County Fairgrounds. 9-6 daily except 29th, 9-4. 541-548-6675.

June 27-29, Dayton/Xenia, OH - Treasures of the Earth. 5th Annual Summer Show. Greene County Fair & Exposition Center, 120 Fairgrounds Road. 27th & 28th, 10-6; 29th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

June 27-29, Cleveland, OH - Whole Bead Show. Holiday Inn Lakeside City Center, The Grand Ballroom, 1111 Lakeside Avenue. 27th & 28th, 10-6; 29th, 12-5. Ava Motherwell, 800-292-2577, info@wholebead.com, www.wholebead.com.

June 27-29, Seattle, WA-Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Stadium Exhibition Center. 27th, 12-7; 28th, 10-6; 29th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

June 27-29, York, PA - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. York Expo Center, 334 Carlisle Ave., 17404. 27th, 1-7; 28th, 10-6; 29th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

June 28-29, Colorado Springs, CO - 39th Annual Pikes Peak Gem & Mineral Show. Masonic Hall, 1150 Panorama Dr. 10-5 daily. 719-635-7891, dlwilson@pcisys.net.

June 28-29, Metairie, LA - Big Easy Intergalactic Bead Festival. Intergalactic Bead Shows. VFW Post 6640, 3314 Richland Ave. (Exit 225 off I-10). 10-5 daily. 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com.

June 28-29, Ann Arbor, MI - Michigan Geology & Gemcraft Society. 29th Annual Seminar. Washtenaw Community College. 28th, 9-5; 29th, 9-4. Ken Bendick, kengem@i2k.net.

June 28-30, Miami Beach, FL - Tigers of Asia. Miami Beach Convention Center. 305-445-3788, fax 305-529-9217, mail@tigersofasia.com, www.tigersofasia.com.

June 30-July 1, Charlotte, NC - International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show. 713-783-8188, 800-554-4992, 713-783-8443, info@iwjg.com, www.iwjg.com.

July 4-6, Waynesboro, VA - 16th Annual Show. Willima Perry Elementary School, 840 King Avenue (Across from DMV). 4th & 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

July 4-6, Timonium, MD - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Timonium Fairgrounds. 4th, 12-7; 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

July 4-6, Denver, CO - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Denver Merchandise Mart. 4th, 12-7; 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

July 4-6, Richmond, VA - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. Richmond Raceway Complex Strawberry Hill, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 4th, 1-7; 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

July 4-6, Flagstaff, AZ - Flagstaff Gem & Mineral Club. 17th Annual American Gem & Mineral Show. Little America Hotel, Butler Ave. & I-40. 4th, 11-7; 5th, 10-7; 6th, 10-5. Val Latham, 928-527-9895, godsrocks@aol.com.

July 4-6, Waynesboro, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 16th Annual Show. Willima Perry Elementary School, 840 King Avenue (Across from DMV). 4th & 5th, 10-6; 6th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

July 9-10, Baltimore, MD - American Craft Council. Wholesale Baltimore Summer Show. Baltimore Convention Center. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

July 11-12, Baltimore, MD - 5th Annual ACC Craft Show Baltimore/Summer. Baltimore Convention Center. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

July 11-12, Baltimore, MD - American Craft Council. Retail Baltimore Summer Show. Baltimore Convention Center. 10-6 daily. 410-583-5401, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

July 11-13, Philadelphia, PA - 2003 Buyers Market of American Craft Summer Show. Rosen Group. Pennsylvania Convention Center.410-889-2933, ext. 218, www.amercancraft.com.

July 11-13, Pasadena, CA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Pasadena Convention Center. 11th, 12-7; 12th, 10-6; 13th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

July 11-13, Marlborough, MA - Gem & Jewelry Show, Inc. Royal Plaza Trade Center. 11th, 12-7; 12th, 10-6; 13th, 11-5. 301-294-1640, fax 301-294-0034, www.intergem.net.

July 11-13, Detroit, MI - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Embassy Suites/Troy. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

July 11-13, Casper, WY - Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies. 2003 Rock, Gem, & Mineral Show. Parkway Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, I-25 @ Center St. Chuck, 307-237-8043, or contact Ed at rmcknire@attbi.com.

July 11-13, Portland, OR - Portland Bead Renaissance Show. Holiday Inn, Portland Airport, 8439 NE Columbia Blvd. 11th & 12th, 10-6; 13th, 10-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, www.beadshow.com.

July 12-14, Raleigh, NC - Frank Cox Productions. North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge Road and Hillsborough Street. 12th, 1-8; 13th, 10-5; 14th, 10-5. 941-954-0202.

July 13-17, Long Island, NY - Jewelry 2003 - A Celebration of Jewelry. Joyce Jones & Associates. 212-535-2479, www.jewelrycamp.org.

July 18-19, Baltimore, MD - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Days Hotel Timonium. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

July 18-20, Boone, NC -Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 9th Annual Show. Boone National Guard Armory, 274 Hunting Hills Lane. 18th & 19th, 10-6, 20th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

July 19-20, Long Island, NY - Siao Mei's Creation. Rockville Center, Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave. 19th, 10-6; 20th, 10-5. 516-623-7529.

July 19-23, Orlando, FL - Independent Jewelers Organization. Renaissance Resort. 203-846-4215, fax 203-846-8571, maryoijo.com, www.ijo.com.

July 24-27 - Franklin, NC - AKS Trade Shows. Wholesale Gem, Jewelry, Rock, & Mineral Show. Colonial Inn, 441-23 S. Atlanta Hwy. A Kay Schabilion Production, 866-AKS-SHOW, aksshow@att.net, www.aksshow.com.

July 25-27, San Francisco, CA - Whole Bead Show. San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, The Green Room, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite #110. 25th & 26th, 10-6; 29th, noon-5. Ava Motherwell, 800-292-2577,info@wholebead.com, www.wholebead.com.

July 27-30, New York, NY - JA New York Summer Show. Jacob Javitz Convention Center. 800-650-1591, dlawsky@vnuexpo.com, www.ja-newyork.com.

AUG. 1-3, PHOENIX, AZ - OASIS GIFT SHOW. Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest. Phoenix Civic Plaza, 225 E. Adams. 800-424-9519, 602-952-2050, info@oasis.org, www.oasis.org.

Aug. 1-3, Pasco, WA - Trail of Gems - Following Lewis & Clark. Lakeside Gem & Mineral Club Annual Show & Convention. TRAC (Trade Recreation, Agricultural Center), 6600 Burden Rd. (Exit 9 off I-182). 1st & 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-5. Larry Hulstrom, 509-783-6210, lchulstr@bossig.com.

Aug. 1-3, New Carrollton, MD - The Gem Lapidary & Mineral Society of Washington D.C. 54th Annual Gem Show, Ramada Hotel & Exposition Center. 1st, noon-7, 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-5. Russ Shew, 301-493-8996, fax 301-493-6169.

Aug. 2-3, San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society. 49th Annual Golden Gateway to Gems. San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, at 9th Ave. & Lincoln Way. 2nd, 10-6; 3rd, 10-5. Ellen Nott, ellen_nott@yahoo.com.

Aug. 2-4, Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Jewelry Show. Cobb Galleria Centre. 404-634-3434, 800-241-0399, fax 404-634-4663, info@atlantajewelryshow.com, www.atlantajewelryshow.com.

Aug. 3-10, Issaquah, WA - Ravensdale 2003. Conference in cutting-edge polymer clay. Northwest Polymer Clay Guild. Trinity Lutheran College. 206-287-9170, nwcpg@nwpcg.org, www.nwpcg.org/ravensdale.

Aug. 6-7, San Francisco, CA - American Craft Council. Wholesale San Francisco Show. Fort Mason Center. 6th, 10-6; 7th, 10-3. 415-896-5060, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Aug. 7-10, Lowell, MA - ISGB Gathering 2003. www.isgb.org/g2003/index.shtml.

Aug. 8-10, West Springfield, MA - East Coast Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Martin Zinn Expositions. Better Living Center at the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Drive, 01089. 10-7 daily, except 10th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Aug. 8-10, Dalton, GA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 12th Annual Show. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd. (I-75 exit 333). 8th, 3-7; 9th, 10-6; 10th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Aug. 8-10, San Francisco, CA - 28th Annual ACC Craft Market San Francisco. Fort Mason Center. JoAnn Brown, 800-836-3470, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Aug. 8-10, West Springfield, MA - East Coast Gem, Mineral, & Fossil Show. Martin Zinn Expositions. Better Living Center at the Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Drive, 01089. 10-7 daily, except 10th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Aug. 8-10, Dalton, GA - 12th Annual Show. Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd. (I-75 exit 333). 8th, 3-7; 9th, 10-6; 10th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Aug. 8-13, Tucson, AZ - National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Summer Conference. 410-897-0889.

Aug. 9-11, San Francisco, CA - Annual American Craft Council. Retail San Francisco Show. Fort Mason Center. 9th & 10th, 10-6; 11th, 10-5. 415-896-5060, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Aug. 15-17, Lake George, CO - Lake George Gem & Mineral Show. 38 miles west of Colorado Springs on US 24. Ruth Cook, 719-632-9686, ruthbcook@cs.com.

Aug. 15-17, Cottage Grove, MN - Great Lakes, Great Rocks! The Land of 10,000 Lakes. Minnesota Mineral Club. Cottage Grove National Guard Armory, 8180 Belden Blvd., 55016. 15th, noon-8; 16th & 17th, 10-5. Alan Olson, 612-729-8331, rockbiz8@cs.com.

Aug. 16-17, Columbus, OH - Columbus Jewelry Show. Greater Columbus Convention Center. 614-221-7833, fax 614-221-7020.

Aug. 16-17, Freeport, NY - Village of Freeport. Annual Summer Show. Freeport Recreation Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, 11520. 10-5 daily. John Andersen, 516-781-8410.

Aug. 23-24, Canton, NY - St. Lawrence Co. Rock & Mineral Club. 37th Annual Pierrepont Show. The Canton Sportsman Club. Begins at 10 daily. Schyler Alverson, 315-344-7926, speedyjake@aol.com, web.northnet.org/st.lawrence.co.mineral.club/.

Aug. 23-24, Ontario, CA - 2003 Craft Odyssey. 6th Annual Kraftwerks Invitational. 213-689-4872, 800-999-7528, www.thedraftwerks.com.

Aug. 23-24, Poconos, PA - Pocono State Craft Festival. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Sun Mt. Rec. Area, Shawnee-on-the-Delaware. Allen Weichman, 215-579-5997, murphycomm@statecollege.com.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, New Rochelle, NY - 3rd Annual American Crafts Festival. Library Green, One Library Plaza. For an application, write to Raya Zafrina, c/o ACAC, PO Box 650, Montclair, NJ 07042.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Silver City, NM - Grant County Gem & Mineral Society. 20th Annual Show. Silver City Recreation Center, 1016 N Silver St. 30th & 31st, 10-6; 1st, 10-5. Jim Lett, 505-538-3216, jameslett@zianet.com.

Sept. 3-4, Detroit, MI - International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show. 713-783-8188, 800-554-4992, fax 713-783-8443, info@iwjg.com, www.iwjg.com.

Sept. 4-7, Tucson, AZ - G&LW Gem Trade Show. The Rodeway Inn and Holiday Inn Palo Verde/Holidome. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Sept. 5-7, Roslyn Harbor, NY - 7th Annual Craft as Art Festival. Nassau County Museum of Art. For an application, write to Raya Zafrina, c/o ACAC, PO Box 650, Montclair, NJ 07042.

Sept. 5-7, Manassas, VA - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Sept. 5-7, Winston-Salem, NC - Forsyth Gem & Mineral Club. 32nd Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, Gate Five, Deacon Blvd., Education Building. 5th & 6th, 10-7; 7th, noon-6. Paul Burton, 336-924-8510.

Sept. 5-7, White Plains, NY - Bead Bonanza. Westchester County Center. 845-928-1170.

Sept. 5-7, Roslyn Harbor, NY - 7th Annual Craft as Art Festival. Nassau County Museum of Art. Raya Zafrina, 973-746-0091.

Sept. 10-14, Denver, CO - Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show. Martin Zinn Expositions. Holiday Inn - Denver North, 4849 Bannock St. 10-7 daily, except 14th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Sept. 11-13, Tombstone, AZ - The Rocksmiths. Final Liquidation Auction 2003. Denver Merchandise, 451 East 58th Ave. 11th & 12th, 10-5; 13th, 9-noon. rocksmiths@earthling.net, www.rocksmiths.com.

Sept. 11-14, Northglenn, CO - 9th Annual Denver Bead Show. Bead Renaissance Shows. Holiday Inn. 10-6 daily, except 14th, 10-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, www.beadshow.com.

Sept. 12-14, Denver, CO - Colorado Fossil Expo. Martin Zinn Expositions. Denver Merchandise Mart Plaza Annex, 451 E. 58th Avenue, 80216. 12th, 9-6; 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

Sept. 12-14, Denver, CO - 36th Annual Denver Gem & Mineral Show. Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 East 58th Ave. 12th, 9-6; 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-5. Regina Aumente, 303-233-2516, info@denvermineralshow.com, www.denvermineralshow.com.

Sept. 12-14, Asheville, NC - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 5th Annual Show. Asheville National Guard Armory, 75 Shelburne Road (I-240 exit 1B). 12th & 13th, 10-6; 14th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Sept. 13-14, New York, NY - 18th Annual Autumn Crafts Festival. Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts. For an application, write to Raya Zafrina, c/o ACAC, PO Box 650, Montclair, NJ 07042.

Sept. 13-14, Bryn Mawr, PA - State Craft Festival on the Main Line. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Rosemont College. Allen Weichman, 215-579-5997, murphycomm@statecollege.com.

Sept. 20-21, Coos Bay, OR - Far West Lapidary & Gem Society. Annual Inside Rock & Gem Sale. 160 Central Ave. 20th, 10-6; 21st, 10-4. Carolyn DeMetz, 541-267-5008, czdemetz@earthlink.net.

Sept. 20-21, Valley Forge, PA - Pennsylvania Jewelers Business Expo. Radisson Hotel Valley Forge. 800-523-1106, fax 717-233-0638, pajewelers@paonline.com, www.pajewelers.com.

Sept. 20-22, Miami Beach, FL - Jewelers International Showcase. Miami Beach Convention Center. JIS, 561-998-0205, jisshow@aol.com, www.jisshow.com.

Sept. 20-23, Dallas, TX - Midas. Dallas Fine Jewelry Show. Market Hall. Janisue Rigel, 972-660-3831, www.midasshow.com.

Sept. 27-28, Augusta, NJ - 33rd Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair. Sussex County Fair Grounds. 27th, 10-6; 28th, 10-5. 973-948-5200, www.pvcrafts.org.

Sept. 28-29, Minneapolis, MN - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Thunderbird Hotel & Convention Center. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Oct. 3-5, Indianapolis, IN - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 5th Annual Fall Show. Indiana State Fairgrounds, Union Federal SW Pavillion. 3rd & 4th, 10-6; 5th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Oct. 3-5, Detroit, MI - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Embassy Suites/Troy. 601-879-8832, fax 601-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Oct. 3-5, Timonium, MD - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Oct. 3-5, Timonium, MD - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. Timonium Fairgrounds,. 3rd, 1-7; 4th, 10-6; 5th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

Oct. 4-5, Omaha, NE - Nebraska Mineral & Gem Club, Inc. 48th Annual Gem, Jewelry, Fossil, & Mineral Show. Westside Community Education Center, 108th & Grover Streets. 4th, 9-6; 5th, 10-5. Jack Jensen, 402-593-7426.

Oct. 4-5, Little Rock, AR - Central Arkansas Gem, Mineral, & Geology Society. 2003 Rock, Gem, & Mineral Show. Shelby Pavilion. 8-5 daily. Ron Wilhelm, 501-821-2440, downhome11@msn.com.

Oct. 4-5, Roseville, MN - Anoka Co. Gem & Mineral Club Show. Har Mar Mall, 2100 Snelling Ave. 4th, 10-6; 5th, 12-5. Catherine Cummings, 651-487-2609, catonrj@juno.com.

Oct. 10-11, Springfield, MA - G&LW Trade Show. Eastern States Exposition. 601-879-8832, fax 301-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Oct. 10-12, Dayton/Xenia, OH - Treasures of the Earth. 5th Annual Fall Show. Greene County Fair & Exposition Center, 120 Fairgrounds Road. 10th & 11th, 10-6; 12th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Oct. 10-12, Fort Washington, PA - Lapidary Journal's Bead Fest 2003. Fort Washington Expo Center. Tammy Honaman, 610-964-6318, www.lapidaryjournal.com.

Oct. 10-12, Gaithersburg, MD - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Oct. 10-12, Costa Mesa, CA - West Coast Gem & Mineral Show - Fall. Martin Zinn Expositions. Holiday Inn - Bristol Plaza, 3131 S. Bristol. 10-7 daily, except 12th, 10-5. Martin Zinn, 303-674-2713, mz0955@aol.com, www.mzexpos.com.

October 12-15, The 10th Annual Conference on Tailings and Mine Waste will be held at the Vail Cascade Resort in Vail, Colorado. Abstracts and inquiries should be sent to Linda L. Hinshaw, Dept. of Civil Eng., Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1372. Email: lhinshaw@engr.colostate.edu; web: www.tailings.org; phone (970)491-6081; fax (970)491-3584.

Oct. 17-18, Baltimore, MD - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Days Hotel Timonium. 601-879-8832, fax 301-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Oct. 17-19, Miami Beach, FL - Miami Beach Antique Jewelry & Watch Show. Miami Beach Convention Center. 239-732-6642, fax 239-732-6652, mbasandrea@prodigy.net, www.miamibeachantiqueshows.com.

OCT. 17-19, CHICAGO, IL - SOFA CHICAGO. Navy Pier. Gala Preview - Oct. 16th. Barbara Smythe-Jones, 800-357-7632, barbara@sofaexpo.com, www.sofaexpo.com.

Oct. 17-19, Fort Washington, PA - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Oct. 17-19, Richboro, PA - Fall State Craft Festival. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Tyler State Park. Allen Weichman, 215-579-5997, murphycomm@statecollege.com.

Oct. 18-19, Pompano Beach, FL - The Down the Street Bead Show. Biscane Bay, Conference Center, Florida International University, 3000 NE 151st St., 33181. 18th, 10-6; 19th, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

October 18-19, GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at the MC Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

Oct. 21-22, Asheville, NC - G&LW Gem Trade Show. Asheville Civic Center. 601-879-8832, fax 301-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Oct. 24-26, Orlando, FL - G&LW Gem Trade Show. The Orlando Centroplex. 601-879-8832, fax 301-879-3282, info@glwshows.com, www.glwshows.com.

Oct. 24-26, Harrisonburg, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 1st Annual Show. Rockingham County Fairgrounds, Commercial Exhibits Building. 24th & 25th, 10-6; 26th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Oct. 24-26, Novi, MI - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Oct. 25-26, Clearwater, FL - The Down the Street Bead Show. Holiday Inn Select, 3535 Ulmerton Blvd., 33762. 25th, 10-6; 26th, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

October 25-26, GPAA's Gold & Treasure Show will be at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton, Ohio. Call (800)551-9707 ext 123 for more information.

Oct. 25-27, Chicago, IL - SOFA Chicago. Holsten Galleries. 413-298-3044, artglass@holstengalleries.com, www.holstengalleries.com.

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Somerset, NJ - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Olathe, KS - Kansas City Annual Bead Show. Bead Renaissance Shows. Holiday Inn, I-35 & 151 St., exit 215. 31st & 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5. 505-894-1293, fax 505-894-4080, info@beadshow.com, www.beadshow.com.

Nov. 1-2, Atlanta, GA - The Down the Street Bead Show. Cobb Galleria, Two Galleria Parkway, 30339. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5. 386-848-5873, fax 386-774-4130, www.thedownthestreetbeadshow.com.

Nov. 1-2, Exton, PA - Tuscarora Lapidary Society. 34th Annual Gemarama Gem, Jewelry, & Lapidary Show. CFS, School at Church Farm, Business Route 30 & Route 202. 1st, 10-6; 2nd, 10-5. Ingrid Ratsep, 717-464-0970, gemarama@lapidary.org, www.lapidary.org.

Nov. 7-9, Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix Treasure Market of Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Jewelry, & Beads. Phoenix Civic Plaza, Hall C. 303-278-1218, fax 303-278-1218, geoexpo@mineralshow.com, www.mineralshow.com.

Nov. 13-16, Philadelphia, PA - Philadelphia Art Museum Craft Show. Philadelphia Art Museum. 215-763-8106. www.philamuseum.org.

Nov. 14-16, Charlottesville, VA - Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Shows. 1st Annual Show. National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon Street Ext. (164 exit 121). 15th & 16th, 10-6; 17th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Nov. 15-16, West Palm Beach, FL - Gemstone & Mineral Show. 9067 Southern Blvd. St. Rd. 80/98. 15th, 10-6; 16th, 10-5. Jack Stamper, 561-964-4710, www.gemandmineral.cc.

Nov. 15-17, Charlottesville, VA - 1st Annual Show. National Guard Armory, 1640 Avon Street Ext. (164 exit 121). 15th & 16th, 10-6; 17th, 11-5. Van Wimmer, 540-384-6047, van@toteshows.com, www.toteshows.com.

Nov. 20-23, Gaithersburg, MD - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

Nov. 21-23, Pittsburgh, PA - Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 412-622-3131, www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmnh/gemshow.

Nov. 23-24, Fairfax, VA - Northern Virginia Mineral Club, Inc. Student Union II, George Mason University. 23rd, 10-6; 24th, 10-4. Tom Taaffe, 703-281-3767, rockcllctr@aol.com, www.novaminerals.dreamwater.org.

Nov. 28-30, Richmond, VA - National Gem & Jewelry Shows. Annual Jewelry, Gems, Minerals, & Fossil Show. Richmond Fairgrounds at Strawberry Hill, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 28th, 1-7; 29th, 10-6; 30th, 11-5. Rich Cunha, 410-529-0107, ngjs@prodigy.net.

Nov. 29-30, St. Anthony, MN - Anoka Co. Gem & Mineral Club Show. Apache Plaza, 38th Avenue NE & Silver Lake Road. 29th, 10-6; 30th, 12-5. Catherine Cummings, 651-487-2609, catonrj@juno.com.

Nov. 29-30, Lancaster, PA - Holiday State Craft Fair. Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. Marshall College. Allen Weichman, 215-579-5997, murphycomm@statecollege.com.

Dec. 5-7, Sarasota, FL - 11th Annual ACC Craft Show Sarasota. (Benefit Preview - Dec. 4). Roberts Arena. 10-6 daily. 941-365-0559, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Dec. 12-14, Charlotte, NC - 9th Annual ACC Craft Show Charlotte. Charlotte Convention Center. 12th, 10-8; 13th, 10-6; 14th, 10-4. 704-331-8187, shows@craftcouncil.org, www.craftcouncil.org.

Dec. 12-14, Gaithersburg, MD - Sugarloaf Craft Festival. 800-210-9900, fax 301-253-9620, www.sugarloafcrafts.com.

JAN. 17-19 2004, MIAMI BEACH, FL - JEWELERS INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE. Miami Beach Convention Center. JIS, 561-998-0205, jisshow@aol.com, www.jisshow.com.

JAN. 23-25 2004, PHOENIX, AZ - OASIS GIFT SHOW. Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest. Phoenix Civic Plaza, 225 E. Adams. 800-424-9519, 602-952-2050, info@oasis.org, www.oasis.org.

AUG. 13-15 2004, PHOENIX, AZ - OASIS GIFT SHOW. Organization of Associated Salespeople in the Southwest. Phoenix Civic Plaza, 225 E. Adams. 800-424-9519, 602-952-2050, info@oasis.org, www.oasis.org.

Oct. 16-18 2004, Miami Beach, FL - Jewelers International Showcase. Miami Beach Convention Center. JIS, 561-998-0205, jisshow@aol.com, www.jisshow.com.

OCT. 22-24 2004, CHICAGO, IL - SOFA CHICAGO. Gala Preview - Oct. 21st. Barbara Smythe-Jones, 800-357-7632, barbara@sofaexpo.com, www.sofaexpo.com.

November 29-30, Anoka County Gem & Mineral Club Show will be held in St. Anthony, Minnesota, at the Apache Plaza Shopping Center. For more info call Catherine Cummings at (651)487-2609.

2003 International Shows

Jan. 16-20, Madrid, Spain - International Gift, Jewellery, and Fashion Jewellery Week. Juan Carlos I Exhibition Centre, IFEMA. (011) 34-91-722-51-80, fax (011) 34-91-722-58-01, infoifema@ifema.es.

Jan. 29-Feb. 1, Tokyo, Japan - 14 International Jewellery Tokyo. Tokyo Big Sight, Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd. and Japan Jewellery Association. (011) 81-3-3349-8503, fax (011) 81-3-3345-7929, ijt@reedexpo.co.jp, www.reedexpo.co.jp.

Feb. 2-4, Darling Harbor, NSW, Australia - JAA Australian Jewellery Fair. Sydney Exhibition Centre. 02 9938 9938, fax 02 9939 4229, info@expertiseevents.com.au, www.expertiseevents.com.au.

Feb. 2-6, Birmingham, England - Spring Fair Birmingham. Jewelry sector. Halls 17 & 18 of the National Exhibition Center. 44-20 8277 5800, fax 44-20 8277 5887, www.gift-gardenmart.com.

Feb. 5-9, St. Petersburg, Russia - International Specialized Jewellery Exhibition "Junwex." Central Exhibition Hall MANEGE. 7 812 320 8099, fax 7 812 320 8090, secur@restec.ru, www.restec.ru/junwex.

Feb. 9-11, Lyon, France - Print'Or 2003. Lyon Eurexpo. 33 1 64 98 96 88, fax 33 1 64 98 97 73, info@printor.fr, www.printor.fr.

Feb. 11-14, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Feninjer. Transamerica Expo Center. 55 11 3284 1061, fax 55 11 3284 0545, fenjer@ajcap.com.br, www.ibgm.com.br.

Feb. 14-18, Frankfurt, Germany - Ambiente. Messe Frankfurt GmbH. 770-984-8016, fax 770-984-8023, info@messefrankfurt.com, www.messefrankfurt.com.

February 18-20, 2003, Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2003 will be held at the Cape Sun Holiday Inn in Cape Town, South Africa. Visit www.iiconf.com for more information.

Feb. 21-24, Munich, Germany - Inhorgenta Europe 2003. Trade Fair for Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Precious Stones, Pearls, & Technology. Messe Munchen. Munich Trade Fair Centre. Fax 49 89 9 492 0649, e-mail info@inhorgenta.de, www.inhorgenta.com.

Feb. 26-Mar. 1, Shenzhen, China - China International Gold, Jewellery, & Gem Fair. Shenzhen China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Centre. 852 2827 6211, fax 852 2564 5496, celinelau@cmpasia.com, www.jewellerynetasia.com.

Feb. 26-Mar. 1, Novosibirsk, Russia - Sib Jewelry. International Exhibition of Jewelry, Precious Stones, Equipment for Treatment & Manufacturing, Clock and Watch Trades. International Exhibition Center. 73832-106298, fax 73832-259845, strutz@sibfair.nsk.su, www.sibfair.com.

Feb. 26-Mar. 2, Bangkok, Thailand - 31st Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association. tgjta@mozart.inet.co.th, www.thaigemjewelry.com.

Mar. 1-2, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - North Brisbane Lapidary Club, Inc. Gem & Jewellery Festival. Hendra Secondary College, Widdop Street. 1st, 9-5; 2nd, 9-3. Ray Wilson, 07 3882 2797, nbrislap@hotmail.com.

March 1-2, 2003 - The 44th Annual Monrovia Rockhounds Gem and Mineral Show will take place at the Ayers Hall in Arcadia, California. For more information call (626)359-1624.

  

March 1-2, 2003 - Washington Prospectors Mining Association presents its 8th Annual Gold, Gem and Mineral show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, Washington. See website for details.

Mar. 4-7, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China - Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. 852-2584-4333, fax 852-2824-0026, exhibitions@tdc.org.hk, www.tdctradefairs.com.

Mar. 6-9, Gdansk, Poland - Amberif 2003. 10th International Amber, Jewellery, & Gems Fair. Trade Fairs Centre. 4858 55 49 134, fax 4858 55 49 207, amberif@mtgsa.com.pl, www.amberif.pl.

March 9-12, 2003 PDAC presents its International Convention Trade Show & Investors Exchange at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. For more information visit www.pdac.ca or phone (416)362-1969; fax (416)362-0101.

Mar. 13-16, Istanbul, Turkey - Istanbul 2003. 18th International Jewellery, Silver, Watch, & Equipment Fair. CNR International Exhibition Center, W.T.C. 0212 519 07 19, fax 0212 513 30 38, rotaforte@rotaforte.com.tr, www.rotaforte.com.

Mar. 15-16, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Rock, Gem, & Jewelry Show. Hastings Community Centre, 3098 East Hastings Street. 10-5 daily. Liz O'Hea, 604-943-0812, datolite54@hotmail.com.

Mar. 15-16, Willowdale, Ontario, Canada - Willowdale Gem & Mineral Club. Annual Show. Armour Heights Community Center, Avenue Road at Wilson Ave. Ed McCabe, 416-221-9583, edmund.mccabe@sympatico.ca.

Mar. 21-24, Shanghai, China - Shanghai International Diamond Jewellery Fair 2003. Shanghai International Convention Centre. 11-6 daily. Fox Asia Exposition Sdn. Bhd., 603-2710-9989, foxexpo@maxis.net.my, www.hxexhi@hka.com.hk.

Mar. 25-28, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico - Joya: International Jewelry, Silverware, & Watchmaking Exhibition. Expo Guadalajara Convention Center. 5233-31219238, ext. 108, fax 5233-31210299, exposiciones@camaradejoyeria.com.mx, www.camaradejoyeria.com.mx.

Mar. 27-29, Sao Paulo, Brazil - SIOR. 5th International Jewellery, Gold, & Watch Exhibition. Frei Caneca Convention Center. 0011 3151 6444, fax 0011 3151 4861, www.exponor.com.br.

Apr. 3-10, Basel & Zurich, Switzerland - Basel 2003 World Watch & Jewellery Show. Exhibition Square. MCH Basel Exhibition Ltd., Fax 41 58 206 21 90, info@baselshow.com, www.baselshow.com.

Apr. 4-6, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada - "Beauty of Gems & Minerals." CFV Fairgrounds, 32470 Haida - Ag-Red Bldg. 4th, 10-8; 5th & 6th, 10-6. Barbara Mathieson, 604-275-0345, mathieson123@shaw.ca.

Apr. 5-6, Paris, Ontario, Canada - 31st Annual Gem & Mineral Show and Sale. 139 Silver Street. 10-5 daily. Carole Connelly, 519-752-5121, jlconnel@rogers.com, www.nseaa.com/blms/.

Apr. 7-14, Geneva, Switzerland - Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Palexpo Halle 7. 41 22 307 0990, fax 41 22 307 0995.

Apr. 12-13, Azumino, Japan - Japan Lampwork Festival. 3rd Annual. Emiko Sawamoto, 510-526-0539, emikoruri@earthlink.net.

Apr. 12-15, Arezzo, Italy - Oroarezzo. International Gold, Silver, & Jewelry Trade Exhibition. Centro Affari. 39-0575-9361, fax 39-0575-383028, info@oroarezzo.it, www.oroarezzo.it.

Apr. 15-19, Sharjah, U.A.E. - MidEast Watch & Jewellery Spring Show. Expo Centre Sharjah, 971-6 5551 888, 971-6 5552 888, info@expo-centre.co.ae, www.expo-centre.co.ae.

April 22-25, Int'l Congress of Prospectors & Explorationists ProEXPLO will be held in Lima, Peru.  For more information, phone (511) 349-4262 or email: proexplo@iimp.org.pe

Apr. 22-26, Dubai, U.A.E. - International Jewellery Dubai. Dubai World Trade Centre. 971-4-3086035, fax 971-4 3318034, jacqueline.reed@dwtc.com, www.jewelleryshow.com.

Apr. 24-27, Mahon, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain - Euro-Bijoux & Accessories Fair. Poima. 0034 971-360313, fax 0034 971-360566, sebime@infotelecom.es, www.eurobijoux.org, www.sebime.org.

Apr. 25-27, North York, Ontario, Canada - Toronto 12th Gem & Mineral Show & Sale. Oriole Community Centre, 2975 Don Mills Road West. 514-989-9800, torontogemshow@canada.com.

Apr. 25-28, Shenzhen, P.R. China - China Watch, Jewellery, & Gift Fair. China Hi-Tech Fair Exhibition Center. 86-755-83346211, fax 86-755-83352739, szfair@chinawatchnet.com, www.chinawatchnet.com.

May 8-11, Shanghai, China - 4th Shanghai International Jewellery Fair. Shanghaimart & INTEX. Connie Tang, 852-2561-5566, corpcomm@newayfairs.com, www.newayfairs.com.

May 10-11, Antwerpen, Belgium - Minerant 2003. Handelsbeurs, Twaalfmaandenstraat (Meir). 10-6 daily. A.C. Vercammen, +32/3/827 32 11, secretariaat@minerant.org, www.minerant.org/MKA/minerant.html.

May 15-17, Kobe, Japan - IJK: International Jewellery Kobe. Kobe International Exhibition Hall. 81-3-3349-8503, fax 81-3-3345-7929, ijk@reedexpo.co.jp, www.reedexpo.co.jp.

June 7-12, Vicenza, Italy - VicenzaOro 2. International Exhibition of Gold Jewelry, Silverware, and Watches. Fiera Di Vicenza. 323-653-4705, 800-443-1479, +39 0444 969.911, fax 323-653-1768, info@vicensafiera.it, www.ipmi.org.

June 19-22, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China - Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. 852 2516 1671, fax 852 2564 5496, jenniferip@cmpasia.com, www.jewellerynetasia.com.

June 26-29, Alsace, France - Sainte Maire Aux Mines. 32 rue de Baldersheim F, 68110. 33 3 89 50 51 51, fax 33 3 89 51 19 90, www.minerapole.com.

Aug. 2-4, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa - Jewellex International. Sandton Convention Centre. 27 11 880-1713, fax 27 11 880-1714, admin@ninedots.co.za, www.jewellery.org.za.

Aug. 7-9, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia - Australian Opal Exhibition. Surfers' Paradise Marriott Resort Hotel. 61 5502 6410, Fax 61 7 5502 6420, opaldj@iprimus.com.au.

Aug. 10-12, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Jewellery World Expo. Reed Exhibitions/ Canadian Jewellers' Association. 888-322-7333, ext. 222, www.reedexpo.ca/jewellery.

Aug. 12-15, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Feninjer. Transamerica Expo Center. 55 11 3284 1061, fax 55 11 3284 0545, fenjer@ajcap.com.br, www.ibgm.com.br.

Aug. 22-24, Gdansk, Poland - Ambermart 2003. 4th International Amber Fair. Trade Fairs Centre. 4858 55 49 134, fax 4858 55 49 207, amberif@mtgsa.com.pl, www.ambermart.pl.

Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Darling Harbour, NSW, Australia - JAA Australian Jewellery Fair. Sydney Exhibition Centre. 61 2 99394445, fax 61 2 99394229, info@expertiseevents.com.au, www.expertiseevents.com.au.

Aug. 31-Sept. 3, London, England - International Jewellery London. Earls Court 2. 44 208 910 7171, fax 44 208 910 7930, www.jewellerylondon.com.

Sept. 5-8, Paris, France - Bijorhca. M'B Montres et Bijoux. Porte de Versailles. 703-399-2523, fax 703-522-5005, acramb@promosalons.com, www.promosalons.com.

Sept. 5-8, Milan, Italy - MACEF. Autumn 2003. Fiera Milano Exhibition Center. 39 0248550, fax 39 02 48004423, macef@fmi.it, www.fmi.it/macef.

Sept. 6-11,Vicenza, Italy - Orogemma. International Exhibition of Gold, Jewelry, & Silverware. Fiera Di Vicenza. 323-653-4705, 800-433-1479, +39 04444 969.911, fax 323-653-1768, info@vicenzafiera.it, www.vicenzafiera.it.

Sept. 7-10, Birmingham, U.K. - Birmingham Autumn Fair. National Exhibition Centre. 44-20-8277 5800, fax 44-20-8277 5887, www.gift-gardenmart.com.

Sept. 8-10, Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka Gem Traders Association. 267/19, Galle Road, Colombo 03. 94-1-565550, fax 94-1-574330, facets@eureka.lk, www.facets-x.com.

September 8-10, Computer Applications in the Minerals Industries presents their CAMI 2003 conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Abstracts are due by Dec. 30, 2002. For more information, contact Dr. Raj Singhal at: cami2003@cox.net or visit them on the web at: www.cami2003.com

   

September 9-12, AIMEX 2003 will be staged in New South Wales, Australia, at the Sydney Showground. For more information, contact George Martin via email: george.martin@reedexhibitions.com.au Complimentary copies of ICMJ will be available.

Sept. 10-14, Bangkok, Thailand - 32nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair. Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association. tgjta@mozart.inet.co.th, www.thaigemjewelry.com.

Sept. 13-17, Shenzhen, China - Shenzhen International Jewellery Fair. China Hi-Tech Exhibition Centre. Connie Tang, 852-2561-5566, corpcomm@newayfairs.com, www.newayfairs.com.

Sept. 17-21, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China - September Hong Kong Jewelry & Watch Fair 2003. CMP Asia Ltd. info@jewellery-net-asia.com, www.jewellerynetasia.com.

Sept. 17-21, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China - Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair. Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. 852 2516 1655, fax 852 2564 5496, kenlau@cmpasia.com, www.jewellerynetasia.com.

Sept. 18-22, Madrid, Spain - Iberjoya. International Jewellery, Watch, & Auxiliary Industries Exhibition. Juan Carlos I Exhibition Centre. 3491 722 5022, fax 3491 722 5792, iberjoya@ifema.es, www.iberjoya-ifema.es.

September 22-26, 26th Peruvian Mining Convention will be held in Arequipa, Peru. Visit www.conv-min.com or phone (511) 349-4262 for more information.

Sept. 24-28, Leca da Palmeira, Portugal - Portojoia. 14th International Jewellery, Gold, & Watch Exhibition. Exponor - Oporto International Fair. 212-354-4610, fax 212-575-4737, mgtreitas@portugal.org, www.exponor.pt.

Sept. 25-28, Shanghai,China - 2nd Luxury China. Shanghai's new trade fair grounds. Ms. Chun Ji, +49/89/94921702, Mr. Dieter Dohr, +49/89/94920180, www.luxurychina.com.

Sept. 30-Oct. 4, Sharjah, U.A.E. - MidEast Watch & Jewellery Autumn Show. Expo Centre Sharjah. 971-6 5551 888, fax 971-6 5552 888, info@expo-centre.co.ae, www.expo-centre.co.ae.

Oct. 3-6, Idar-Oberstein, Germany - Intergem 2003. office@intergem-messe.de.

Oct. 7-10, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico - Joya. International Jewelry, Silverware, & Watchmaking Exhibition. Expo Guadalajara Convention Center. 5233-31219238, ext. 108, fax 5233-31210299, exposiciones@camaradejoyeria.com.mx, www.camaradejoyeria.com.mx.

Oct. 14-18, Bahrain - Jewellery Arabia 2003. Bahrain International Exhibition Centre. Middle East Office, +973/550033 (from Bahrain), +44/20/78622049 (outside Bahrain), jewellery@montnet.com.

Oct. 21-25, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. - Abu Dhabi International Jewellery & Watch Show. Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre. 971-2-6795444, fax 971-2-67955136, theees@emirates.net.ae, www.tcfm.ae.

Oct. 23-25, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Folhexpo Brazil. Frei Caneca Convention Center. 55 11 3284 1061, fax 55 11 3284 0545, eventos@ajeap.com.br, www.ibgm.com.br.

Oct. 23-26, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 9th Malaysia International Jewelex 2003. Putra World Trade Centre, 41, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480. 11-7 daily. Fox Asia Exposition Sdn. Bhd., Jean Tang, 603-2710 9989, foxexpo@maxis.net.my, www.jewelryshow-hka.com.

Oct. 24-26, Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Skyway Gem & Mineral Show. 65 Skyway Ave. 24th, 4-9; 25th, 10-7; 36th, 10-5. Ohannes Bedrossian, 514-989-9800, torontogemshow@canada.com.

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Munich, Germany - Mineralientage Munchen. www.mineralientage.de/minerals/shows.

November 7-8, the 4th Indian Conference on Computer Applications in Mineral Industry will be held in Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India. Visit www.rrlbhu.res.in 

Nov. 8-9, Ennepetal, Germany - 20th Annual Gem & Mineral Show. Haus Ennepetal Convention Center, Gasstrasse 10, 58256. 8th, 10-6; 9th, 10:30-5. Claus Hagemann, +49 2333 603888, chagemann@aol.com.

Dec. 4-12, Beijing, China - 4th Beijing International Jewellery Fair. China World Trade Centre. Connie Tang, 852-2561-5566, corpcomm@newayfairs.com, www.newayfairs.com