The eighth annual LUXURY by JCK and The JCK Shows’ inaugural PREMIERE event both will take place at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas May 28 to May 31. All registered retailers for either LUXURY by JCK or PREMIERE will enjoy the benefits of shopping both events with one badge.

LUXURY by JCK and PREMIERE are by invitation and are tailored to meet the purchasing needs of high-caliber jewelry retailers and the companies that sell to them. They include networking breakfasts, lunches, cocktail parties, dinners, and evening entertainment.

A welcome reception sponsored by PREMIERE will take place at the pool area of the Venetian on May 28 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Salon Collections will open May 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and feature an afternoon cigar rolling and wine tasting area sponsored by Departures magazine. That will be followed by cocktails, dinner, and special entertainment by Howie Mandel sponsored by JCK magazine.

On May 30, the cigar rolling and wine tasting will be followed by a reception for the second annual Dine-Out. Restaurants participating in the Dine-Out include AquaKnox, Bouchon, the newly opened David Burke, Delmonico’s Steak House, Pinot Brasserie, and TAO Asian Bistro. The Late Night Lounge at TAO will serve cocktails and desserts from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Bryan Dodge, Bryan Dodge Developments Inc., will deliver a breakfast keynote presentation May 31 on “How to Be a Better Salesperson and Better You.” The American Gem Society will host a closing reception called “Seize the Advantage” in the Venetian’s Zeno Ballroom from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Select retail jewelers can receive a daily pass to LUXURY by JCK and PREMIERE. New for this year, retailers who take advantage of this option will have access to the LUXURY and PREMIERE Welcome Reception on May 28. Daily pass badges include access to all exhibitors on the show floors, complimentary daily breakfasts with daily keynote presentations, upscale lunches and networking lounges on the salon floors, entrée into The JCK Show ~ Las Vegas and Swiss Watch by JCK (by appointment only), and access to the LUXURY and PREMIERE VIP taxi line.

For more information on the PREMIERE event, call (702) 256-2872 or e-mail: rbridel@aol.com.