Many thanks to Richard Hunhausen for pointing me to http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/default.mspx where resistration for the Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008 launch event in Los Angeles on February 27 is now open. This will be the big lauch event with Steve Balmer giving the keynote. I am sure it will be a good show and there will be some really cool demos that have been held in reserve for the lauch.
If you are unable to make Los Angeles you can also check the same site for registration for your local event. I was pleased to see that Salt Lake City is on the list for May 20 but registration is not yet open.