2008 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Tickets On Sale Now

DETROIT - Tickets for the 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) black-tie Charity Preview gala are on sale now.

The NAIAS 2008 Charity Preview will take place Friday, Jan. 18, at Cobo Center in Detroit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets for the event are $400 each, of which $390 is directly tax-deductible. For more information on the NAIAS 2008 Charity Preview or to purchase tickets, visit www.naias.com or call (888) 838-7500.

"Charity Preview is Detroit's night to shine. Every year the event brings out the very best of our region as thousands of fabulously-attired partygoers from all over the globe converge inside Cobo Center to bask in the limelight," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. "This year's Charity Preview promises to be extra special as the NAIAS prepares for some incredible surprises."

Each year, the Charity Preview and the NAIAS host many local, national and worldwide celebrities.

Although the show has not fully confirmed all of its plans just yet, in the past R&B Singer Kelis; legendary DJ Funk Master Flex; veteran artists Hall & Oates; Celine Dion, Comedians Steve Harvey and Tommy Davidson; Kevin Bacon; Kid Rock; Jay Leno; Veronica Webb; Tony Danza; Jeff Daniels; The Apprentice star Omarosa; and TV Host Rachel Ray; have attended the black tie event. Be sure to check in frequently at www.naias.com for updates on celebrities, entertainment and after-parties.