February 11-12, 2012.  I love seeing the cats, and this show is a great opportunity for those of us who love them.  The show includes booths with cat themed items for sale, a raffle with prizes donated by the booths, and even cats available for adoption.  Held at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa.  Sat 10-6, Sun 9-5.  For more info see their website at www.srcatshow.com.

March 2-3-4.  The Bead & Boutique Arts Show specializes in one-of-a-kind works of art, handmade beads, jewelry supplies, & vintage items. It takes up the entire hotel  –discover and shop over 200 artisan boutiques, galleries and merchant displays, showcasing original artistic beads, handsewn clothing, fine gemstones, jewelry designs, ethnographic art, handwoven textiles, embellishments, antiquities and collectibles from all over the world.  Held at Hilton Hotel in Concord, next to Walnut Creek and Danville.  See their website at: www.beadandboutique.com

March 10-11, 2012.  Held at Fort Mason in San Francisco.  Wonderful show with many very talented artists.  $8 admission, but you can get a free pass for two for this show on their website (Saving $16).  They also send out free passes to returning customers, or email me for a free pass.  For more information, see their website at http://www.contemporarycraftsmarket.com.

May 5-6, 2012.  This is an event to celebrate everything Norway!  Great family event at Fort Mason in San Francisco.  Entertainment, ice skating, food, artists, and even the Norway Olympic Curling Team.  This is the first time I am doing this show, but have heard how fun it is and I am looking forward to it.  I will be featuring, of course, coins from Norway.  I will also have a very interesting coin from Isle of Man that features a Norwegian Forest Cat., plus  I will have all my other interesting coin jewelry.  For more information about the event, see their website at http://norwayday.org/