The Raleigh Aquarium Society is hosting The Carolina Aquarium Workshop XXIII (http://raleighaquariumsociety.org/workshop/index.html) February 16 -18. This event draws people from several states. If you are in the area please plan on attending. The auction on Sunday is open to the public.
(http://raleighaquariumsociety.org/workshop/index.html)