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| The 2008 North American International Auto Show’s The 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview welcomes the legendary pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies to the red carpet. The Canadian born band will entertain Charity Preview goers on Friday Jan. 18, 2008 at Cobo Center. Barenaked Ladies – Ed Robertson, Steven Page, Tyler Stewart, Jim Creeggan, and Kevin Hearn - are a top concert attraction and musicianship has been one of the band's founding principles ever since they began playing together in their teens at a summer music camp in Ontario, Canada. Mixing socially-conscious observations with crafty lyrics, Barenaked Ladies have racked up memorable hits like "Pinch Me, " "If I Had A Million Dollars, " "Brian Wilson, " "The Old Apartment, " "Too Little Too Late, " "Falling For The First Time" and the Billboard Number One Hit, "One Week." The NAIAS also expects many local, national and worldwide celebrities to attend Charity Preview. 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 in the past. The potential parade of stars for NAIAS 2008 is sure to wow crowds. Charity Preview, however, is not just about celebrities – it's about kids. The sale of each Charity Preview ticket significantly benefits local children's charities. The purchase of a single Charity Preview ticket buys goods, clothing and health and support services for many local kids. Beneficiaries of the 2008 Charity Preview include: Barat Child and Family Services; Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan; Boys Hope-Girls Hope of Detroit; The Children's Center; Children's Homes of Judson Center; Children's Hospital of Michigan; Children's Services of Northeast Guidance Center Assistance League; the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan; The Detroit Institute for Children; Easter Seals – Michigan; March of Dimes; and ThinkDetroit PAL. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Exhibition News :: home page |