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News & Events:
1st Annual CityhappeningsUSA
"Singles" Cruise
5 days and 4 nights
aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas...
June 13th, 2005
Inside
Cabin $410.00 pp
Ocean view Cabin $435.00 pp
Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Comedians confirmed so far: Byrdmaan and Grave Digger
Go here: http://www.cityhappenings.com/_cruise_info.html
AND/or
7th "Anniversary" CityhappeningsUSA Cruise
5
days and 4 nights aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas...
August 22nd, 2005
Go here: http://www.cityhappenings.com/_cruise_info.html
Inside Cabin
$350.00 pp
Ocean view Cabin $380.00 pp
Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Comedians confirmed so far: Byrdmaan and Grave Digger
CALL NOW!!!
Booking info and Reservations: Toll free: 1-866-923-SAIL
(7245)
Sailaway Cruises & Tours: cityhappenings@buyacruise.net
BLACK SKI SUMMIT 2005
Vail, Colorado
February 5-11, 2005
The largest black ski event in the world. Thousands of participants from everywhere in the country comes
to mingle in Colorado. Dozens of celebrities, entertainers and parties makes this a unique way to meet others for one
of the largest annual African American events in the country.
THE PRO-BOWL
Honolulu, Hawaii
The best NFL players of the season gather for a traditional all star game.
Weekend full of warm weather, exciting events and plenty of Parties.
NBA ALL-STAR GAME
Denver, Colorado
Another super party will be in the nation's capital for the annual All-Star Game.
Too many parties to name, but if you ready to mix and mingle with all the best pro - basketball athletes while
at the same time getting your party on, then Denver is the spot to be.
MARDI-GRAS
New Orleans, LA
February 3 - 8, 2005
The country's most famous super party.
People from all over the country gather for one of the wildest street parties on Earth.
Rio De Jenairo,
Feb 1 - 9, 2005
This is the world-wide event that all other carnivals, parades and super party events are based on.
Nothing else comes close.
THE SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS
Los Angeles, CA
February 28th, 2005
The award shows, after parties and concerts makes this a have-to-be-there event.
Don't be the one who gets left out of all the fun because the entire
A list of people will be enjoying all the festivities.
Reigning American Idol Fantasia Barrino to Co-host
JAZZ ON THE BEACH
Ocean Mall Riviera Beach, FL
March 25-28th
The City's Signature Event is the Annual Jazz & Blues Festival held on the municipal beach
the last week-end of March each year.
THE TEXAS RELAYS
Austin, TX
April 6-9, 2005
Super party Weekend showcased under an exciting world class track and field event. Thousands pack the streets,
clubs of Austin, Texas for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring & summer.
SPRING FEST - ISLAND STYLE
Montego Bay,
Date: April ???
A Mix of Dance Hall, Reggae and Hip Hop takes part in this spring break time
of year
with many celebrity artist from the Caribbean and
the
KING'S DOMINION
Richmond, VA
Date: April ????
Amusement park day for college spring breakers. BET'S 8th Annual College Hip-Hop Fest Returns to
Paramount's Kings Dominion. National Hip-Hop Stars and BET Celebrities Headline Events to include
A Greek Step Show, Battle of the DJs and Two Outdoor Concerts
BLACK COLLEGE REUNION 2005 - BLACK BEACH WEEK
Daytona Beach, Florida
April 15-18, 2005
It's been called the KING of black beach week events for spring breakers. 150,000 - 200,000 participants
will all converge in Daytona for some off the wall beach parties, concerts and street festivals.
THE TEXAS BEACH PARTY A.K.A KAPPA BEACH PARTY
Galveston, Texas
Date: n/a
The party brings an estimated 200,000 participants to Galveston, Texas every year. Over 4 1/2 miles of street parties,
vendors, exotic cars, SUVs, bikinis, concerts and more pack one of the largest black beach events in the world.
Nicknamed the "Dirty South" for a reason.
THE KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL
Louisville, KY
Date: n/a
It's not just about horse racing anymore. With massive traffic jams, vendors and street parties, what was once a
little known secret hot spot has emerged as the premier place for entertainers, celebrities and all participants.
THE ST. LUCIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
St. Lucia Island
Date: n/a
Nothing can quite prepare you for the sounds of pure
jazz along the beautiful beaches of
If you are looking to get away, then this is the perfect getaway spot. This immensely popular festival has brought
Internationally renowned jazz artists to
CANCUN ALL-STAR FIESTA
Cancun,
May 26 - 30, 2005
For anyone that has been to Cancun knows that the FUN is Non-Stop! Each year, more
participants agree that this is the hottest spot to be during Memorial Day Weekend.
BLACK BIKE WEEK (A.K.A THE ATLANTIC BIKE FESTIVAL)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
May 26-30, 2005
The Largest Black Bike Festival in the world.
Over 300,000 participate in what has become a super bike event for people of color.
URBAN BEACH WEEK - MIAMI MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Miami, Florida (South Beach)
May 26-30, 2005
More than 250,000 people took part of last year's festival with clubs, beach parties, celebrities, athletes and more.
It's a solid mixture of people from all ethnic backgrounds that come together for weekend celebrations.
SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Island of Aruba
May 26-30, 2005
From the people who brought you the Sinbad festiva. This is the 4th annual upscale beach party
that focuses on the Neo-soul vibe with artist such as Jill Scott, Eryca Badu, Musiq and more.
HEATWAVE
May 26 - May 30, 2005
No more info available.
TOM JOYNER FESTIVAL CRUISE
Cruise Ship, visit www.blackamericaweb.com
May 26 - 30, 2005
The popular radio talk show host and nationally known radio program brings the super
Successful cruise event for the 2004 season. Guaranteed fun for adults 30 and over.
B.E.T. 5TH ANNUAL AWARDS SHOW
Los Angeles (Kodak Theater)
Date: n/a
The 4th annual B.E.T awards. After parties and so much more
You voted the #1 awards show and after party.
T.D. Jakes Mega-Fest
Atlanta, Ga
Date: August 3-6
T.D. Jakes Presents a family oriented super event. Gospel inspired women super conference,
Men's Super conference. Universoul Circus, Comedy Shows and much more. The first of it's kind.
LOVE CRUISE 2005
Aruba,
Date: n/a
A cruise strictly for the grown and single. Michael Baisden s Love Cruise. Where Singles Meet & Couples Retreat.
And Experience Love, Lust & Lies At Sea!! (7 nights) On Carnival Cruise Lines Cruise to Aruba,
St Thomas and St. John Sponsored by Moonlight Cruises & Vacations
OCHO RIOS JAZZ FESTIVAL
Ocho Rios
Date: n/a
Ocho Rios brings its brand of jazz on the beautiful islands
of
The Ocho Rio Jazz Festival gives you the best in entertainment, festivities and culture.
JONES BEACH GREEKFEST
Jones Beach, NY
Date: n/a
Black College event that takes place with concerts, activities and more.
ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
New Orleans, La
July 1-3, 2005
The largest African American family festival in the country. Over 250,000 people attend New Orleans for a mix of Jazz,
R&B, Food, socializing, networking, concerts, speaker series and more. It's the #1 event during the July Holiday weekend.
U.S VIRGIN ISLANDS
Date: n/a
We know a nice warm place for you to enjoy the sun, pleasant beaches, and relaxation under tall palm trees.
The US Virgin Islands Music Festival is the place for you to get away and escape the mayhem of the winter wonderland.
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Miami, Florida
Date: n/a
A celebration and networking party showcasing who's who in the Film Industry
REGGAE SUMFEST 2005
Date: n/a
Montego Bay,
The Greatest Reggae Festival on Earth
ANTIGUA CARNIVAL
Antigua
Date: n/a
The Caribbean's premier summer festival -- Antigua's Carnival -- is celebrated each year during the last week of July
and culminates on the first Monday and Tuesday in August. Come see the beauty that are the Queen of Carnival contestants, listen to the majestic performances from our steel band men, see the awesome talent of the Mr. & Miss
Teenage contestants, and of course, come see the calypsonians duke it out for supremacy during the "Mother of all Shows" (The Calypso Monarch Competition).
MAGIC JOHNSON CELEBRITY WEEKEND
Los Angeles, CA
Date: n/a
Super large annual event that contains thousands of people, celebrities, and parties
FESTIVAL AT SEA CRUISE:
St. Thomas, Guadeloupe,
Date: n/a
Blue World Travel's FESTIVAL AT SEA is the most popular cruise vacation choice
for thousands of African-American travelers.
BLUE AND WHITE WEEKEND
Date: n/a
Gainesville, Florida
GET READY FOR A SUPER SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!!
ALONZO'S SUMMER GROOVE
Miami, FL
Date: n/a
Mr. Zo (Mourning) will be inviting many of his friends in the basketball and entertainment communities
to join him for a weekend of events designed to celebrate the spirit and culture of South Florida.
THE INDIANA BLACK EXPO
Indianapolis, Indiana
Date: n/a
The largest black expo in the country!!! More concerts, vendors, special events,
college events, speakers and activities than any other expo event.
PIP's PALM SPRINGS GETAWAY
Palm Springs, California
Date: n/a
This is for Businesses, Professionals, and Networking Groups Ages 26 and up. Are you ready for a fun and exotic type of
vacation where you can truly get your party on? Well this will surely be the event for you. This event is catered towards
the professional men and women who Desire to take off the ties and put down the brief cases and have a weekend full of
surprises such as...Caribbean Carnival Night Aqua Boogie pool splash, Casablanca white linen casino night and much more! If you are an, artist, teacher, lawyer, doctor, business owner or perhaps you would like to network and meet others in the same fields. Make sure you do not miss this event!
REGGAE SUMFEST 2005
Montego Bay,
Date: n/a
The Greatest Reggae Festival on Earth
THE TORONTO CARIBANA FESTIVAL
Toronto,
Date: n/a
The largest festival in North America: Street parade, street parties and an electric
atmosphere that brings everyone from around the world to this Toronto hot spot.
MTV MUSIC AWARDS
Miami, Florida
Date: n/a
MTV awards brings music artist, celebrities and the hottest parties to Miami
THE LONG BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL
Long Beach, CA
Date: n/ a
Welcome to one of Southern California's premier jazz festivals. The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged
on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists
of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more.
"Jazz", an experience you will never forget.
BERMUDA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Bermuda
Date: n/a
Super weekend full of the worlds best Jazz and R&B performing artist.
BLACK OUT WEEKEND
Las Vegas, NV
Labor Day Weekend (September)
The first annual Labor Day Beach Party Event The official end of summer party.
Now is the time to end the summer with a blast.
MIXSHOW POWER SUMMIT
Puerto Rico
Date: n/a
The Mixshow Power Summit is the first ever music conference dedicated to the urban
and crossover commercial Mixshow DJ and this years it's being staged in Puerto Rico.
THE MISS BLACK NUDE CONTEST
Montego Bay,
Date: n/a
Previously seen on HBO and B.E.T; the world's sexiest women of color hit the stage in a unique contest
where the winner who "bares-it-all", wins-it-all. Lots of beach parties, games and contest take place
all week long adventure in paradise
THE SOURCE AWARDS
Place: Miami, FL
Date: October??
One of the most music shows to look forward to. The hip hop magazine's music awards garner more attention as
some of the hottest hip hop stars showcase their music and claim to find out who is the most popular among their listeners
NOTE: IF YOU HAVE MORE INFO AND DATES ABOUT THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE, PLEASE EMAIL
events@cityhappenings.com AND WE'LL GET THIS INFO POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE!!!
Raleigh, Durham & North Carolina
Chocolates,
Truffles and Self-Love
February 19, 2005
Venue and locations will vary each event
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12504&website=default
FRIDAY NIGHT COMEDY
February 18, 2005
The Event Center, Raleigh NC
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12503&website=default
S.L.A.M. Open MIC
February 13, 2005
Venue: Barnes & Noble -Durham, NC
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12494&website=default
WSRC Jujitsu/Judo Program for Adults & Teens
February 16, 2005 - May
25, 2005
Venue: Weaver Street Recreation Center (Durham Parks & Recreation Facility)
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12495&website=default
WSRC Dream Weaver Dance Group
March 8, 2005 - May
19, 2005
Venue: Weaver Street Recreation Center (Durham Parks & Recreation Facility)
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12499&website=default
Open Gym Freeplay Basketball
- 17yrs to Adult
February 14, 2005 - December
12, 2005
Venue: Weaver Street Recreation Center (Durham Parks & Recreation Facility)
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12500&website=default
SENIOR SPRING FLING - FUN DAY
March 18, 2005
Venue: Weaver Street Recreation Center (Durham Parks & Recreation Facility)
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12498&website=default
Faith Conference
May 19, 2005 - May
20, 2005
Venue: Zebulon Civic Center
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12493&website=default
A Night with the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble
March 6, 2005
Venue: Hayti Heritage Center
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12506&website=default
Learn 2 Step
January 22 & April 23rd,
2005
Hotel Europa, Raleigh, North
Carolina
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12476&website=default
Master Stepping Instructor
Moe! Flying in from Chicago, Home of R Kelly,
to help get us ready for NC's Largest Steppers Set
NEXT
MEN TO MEN-HEART TO HEART FORUM
Creating an environment where men can engage in heartfelt discussions
that lead
to meaningful relationships-
TOPIC: "Silent
Pain"
WHEN: MARCH 3, 2005 -7:00pm - 9:00PM
WHERE: Afro-American Cultural Center 401 N. Myers Street
Charlotte, North Carolina
OFFERING: $5.00 for Refreshments
QUESTIONS/RSVP: Ahmad Daniels 704 537-1533
EMAIL: ahmad@bellsouth.net
FACILITATED BY AHMAD DANIELS, M.Ed.
2005
CIAA Basketball Tournament
February 28, 2005 - March 5, 2005
Venue: RBC Center
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12478&website=default
The CIAA Tournament returns to the RBC Center for the 5th (and last year) in the City
of Raleigh, NC! A week of men's and women's basketball,
step shows, band and cheerleader show-downs, and a vendor pavilion.
Visit: www.ciaa2005.com
Tom Joyner Morning SkyShow
Friday, March 4th
Memorial Auditorium-
Downtown Raleigh, NC
6:00am - 10:00am
Featuring R/B sensations: Mint
Condition & After 7
Plus: National Comedian (TBA)
Go here: http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/tjms/skyshowch/index
The
60th CIAA Basketball Tournament
Raleigh,
NC
CIAA
2005 Schedule of Events
www.ciaa2005.com
Feb. 28th - March 5th, 2005
Monday,
February 28, 2005
Women's Tournament Begins
Tuesday,
March 1, 2005
Women's Quarterfinals
Wednesday,
March 2, 2005
Men's Tournament Begins
CIAA Career Exposition
Thursday,
March 3, 2005
High School Day
Men's Quarterfinals (TV)
Friday,
March 4, 2005
Tom Joyner Morning Show
Women's Semifinals
Men's Semifinals
CIAA Step Show
CIAA
SUPER SATURDAY
March 5, 2005
Miss CIAA Contest
Cheerleading Exhibition
CIAA Streetball Classic
Battle of the Bands
CIAA Fashion Show
Women's Finals (TV)
Men's Finals (TV)
CIAA Post Tournament Concert
"Raleighwood" goes
all out for last CIAA!!!
2 Huge Ballrooms!! 2 Big Parties!! Hip-hop (21-up) and Old Skool (25-up). Party
at Hotel Europa!!
Raleighwood's hottest location for CIAA!!
SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH 2005!! 2815 Capital Blvd, Raleigh NC.
Hotel Info: 919-876-4443. Ticket Info (DC/MD/VA): 703-587-4947 or Local:
919-523-8813. Advance ticket purchases encouraged.
Reservations: www.hoteleuropardu.com
The Official CIAA After-Party
Saturday, March 5th, 2005
Raleigh, NC Civic Center
The 60th Anniversary CIAA Tournament presents the biggest post tournament extravaganza ever.
Old school meets new school as the nations two top morning shows come together for one night.
Russ Parr of The Russ Parr Morning Show and J Anthony Brown of The Tom Joyner Morning Show will host two parties
under one roof. One ticket gets you into both parties. These official CIAA parties will be held at the Raleigh Civic Center on
500 Fayetteville Mall in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are available at any ticket master outlet or the Raleigh civic center.
Visit us at www.onehitpromo.com or email: BLIZZARDA@aol.com
CIAA GRAND FINALE
FEATURING T. I. PERFORMING LIVE
March 5, 2005
DURHAM MARRIOTT
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12502&website=default
The "Triangle Black
Lawyer's" Party
Wednesday, March 2nd
"Kick
- Off Bash" -
during CIAA Week @
The SUPPER CLUBB
www.TheSupperClubb.com
5610 Atlantic Avenue
Raleigh, NC (919-431-9595)
6pm until 2am - (FREE Admission
6pm - 7pm)
Network
Mixer w/ Jazz & Business Card Exchange 6pm - 8pm
Party & Dancing
w/ Guest DJ All Night from 8pm -2am
Friday, March 4th
WSSU - Winston Salem State Univ.
Raleigh / Wake Alumni Chapter & Kinnaird Entertainment
Presents: "Old School 1st Friday" CIAA Party
9pm - 3am
Hotel Europa
2815 Capital
Blvd. , Raleigh, NC
3 Party rooms:
The Grand Ballroom, Ambassadors Room &
The Old School Lounge
More info contact: vicbruinton@acninc.net
RINGLING BROS. and BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
February 11, 2005 - February 14, 2005
Venue: RBC Center
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12480&website=default
Harlem Globetrotters
March 25, 2005,
Venue: RBC Center
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12481&website=default
2005 WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT
March 26, 2005
Venue: RBC Center
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12482&website=default
For an entire day women are dazzled with an amazing fashion show, a vendor pavilion, and informative seminars, unforgettable performances by national recording artists and this year's Keynote Speaker, Star Jones.
The 30th Annual Beta Phi Chapter Mardi Gras
Tropical Pleasures: An Evening in Paradise
Featuring,
A.S.O.T.T. (A Sign Of The Times)
sponsored by the Brothers of Beta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc...
Saturday, April 16, 2005
8
pm until
Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention
Center
4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703 (I-40 exit 282, Page Road)
Hotel Reservations: 919-941-5050 and ask for the Beta Phi Mardi Gras rate
Formal or tropical costume only. Best costume wins prize.
Dinner and Cash Bar, $45 Individual Tickets
Table (ten tickets) available at a discounted rate
Visit http://www.betaphi.com/mardigras05.htm
Contact Bro. Kumani Simmons (919)-244-9003 or email: mardigras@betaphi.com
CeCe Winans in Concert
Wake Chapel Church
Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh NC
Saturday,
April 9, 2005 at 6:00pm
This concert is FREE and open to the public
Visit: www.wakechapel.org
The Ujima Group, Inc
The 7th Annual African-American Celebration: "A Legacy of Pride"
February 19, 2005
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Ave, (N. Academy St. & Chapel Hill Rd., Cary, NC)
For more info, contact: Lester Thomas Leslthm@aol.com
ATTENTION WE NEEED YOUR SUPPORT!!
ON FEBRUARY 26, 2005
9AM-11AM
2501 CLARK AVENUE
RALEIGH NC
SPEAKERS: YVONNE WRIGHT
MISSION HOUSE FOR WOMEN TESTOMINES
RSVP 919 829-0806 MELISSA JORDAN/GLORIA SAWYER
FREE BREAKFAST COME OUT WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!
SPREAD THE WORD!!!!
Baptist Grove Church announces the 6th Annual College Tour.
Who: Students in 9th thru 12th grades with a 2.5 GPA and higher
When: March 20th - March 25th, 2005
Where: Winston Salem State University
North Carolina A&T State University
Spellman College, Morehouse College
Clark Atlanta University, Emory University
Florida A&M University, Savannah State University
The tour will visit
historical sites in Atlanta and Savannah,
Cost: $300.00 per student. Seats filled on first come, first served basis.
{$100.00 deposit due with registration form}{$200.00 balance due NLT Feb 18, 2005}
For further information, contact Keith Shannon at (919) 518-2903.
Apple
Chill Street Fair
April 17, 2005
Venue: Downtown Chapel Hill
View: http://www.cityhappenings.com/cgibin/suite/eventcal/calendar.cgi?request=detail&event_id=12490&website=default
MORE THAN 30,000 AREA RESIDENTS & FRIENDS
WILL HIT THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL!!!!
ATTENTION:
Horton High School Alumni Association. We are trying to improve our communication with you. If you know of other
people who were enrolled in Horton High School, In Pittsboro, NC as late as 1970, please forward them this e-mail
so that
they can enjoy the Association's get-together in August of 05.
The site address is http://intrex.net/nccbsbm/ or
email: ehdark@earthlink.net
A
Touch of Ambiance, Hair Salon, Cary, NC
Ph: (919) 469-1414 shop/ (919) 412-3857 mobile
Salon Specials, click here
Raleigh Chamber - Financial Strategies for Savvy Women
Who Should Attend:
Professional
women interested in having a healthy financial future
Focus:
Personal
and Family Finance/Healthy Financial Habits/Growing Your Wealth
When:
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
8:30 am-Registration
9 - 9:20 am-General Session
9:30 - 11:45 am-Workshops
12 - 1:30 pm-Lunch & Keynote Speaker
Where:
RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Road
Location Map
Cost:
$50 per employee of member firms;$75 per non-member
Register Now?RSVP by
March 9. No refunds after deadline. Questions?
Call 664.7034 or email mfoley@the-chamber.org
Are you looking to expand your knowledge? If so, consider this workshop!
The INS Group
(Innovative Nonprofit Solutions)
Presents
The ABCs of Grant Writing
Cultivating Relationships, Capacity Building, and Sustainability
Saturday, March 12, 2005
The Cardinal Club, Fayetteville Street Mall,
Raleigh, North Carolina
If you are working for a nonprofit, educational institution, or faith-based institution,
or if you are thinking about starting a 501(c) 3 organization this one-day grant writing workshop is for you!
Workshop fee: $145 per person
(includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and certificate of completion)
Registration deadline: March 7, 2005
To receive future announcements about fundraising and grant writing workshops
or to request a workshop in your city, please contact The INS Group at info@theinsgroup.com
11th Annual Black Diaspora Film Festival in Durham, NC.
This year's theme is "Saluting Black Icons In Film",
the festival runs from Thurs., Feb 10~ Sun., Feb.13
This event is free and open to the public.
St. Joseph's Historic Foundation at Hayti Heritage Center
Celebrating black playwrights
This month, four companies have united for a common goal: to encourage patrons to see a range of work by African-American playwrights. For $40, theatergoers can see Dael Orlandersmith's "Yellowman" at PlayMakers Repertory Company, Suzan-Lori Parks' "Venus," a collaboration by Raleigh Ensemble Players and Shaw University Theatre, and Charles Randolph-Wright's "Blue" at Raleigh Little Theatre. "Blue" is a comedy; the other two are dramas. Buying tickets to the three individually could cost as much as $75.
FOR MORE INFO, GO HERE: http://www.newsobserver.com/print/friday/life/story/2088372p-8466864c.html
In honor of Black History Month,
Wakefield High School "presents"
"Raleigh-Durham Stompfest Stepshow"
Saturday, February 19th
5:00 pm in the school's gym
There will be step teams from the following schools:
Southeast High-Raleigh Hopewell High-Charlotte
East Hoke Middle-Raeford East Millbrook-Raleigh
Cape Fear High-Fayetteville Ligon-Raleigh
Northern Nash High-Rocky Mount
Roger-Herr Middle-Durham Pinecrest-Southern Pines
G Phi Steppers-Winston Salem ...and More!!!
Admission: $5.00 in advance; $7.00 on the day of the show.
For Tickets, call: 616-8694 or 427-3614
Black History Month
Friday,
February 18th, 2005
"A Century of Expression", which features and highlights music and fashion for the past century.
The MC is Terry Tuff, BET Comic. The show is very entertaining and appropriate for all ages.
There will be singing,
dancing, live poetry, some comedy and of course fashion.
The tickets are $20 each. The ticket
price would include light refreshments.
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville Street, Durham NC
Call: 919-683-1709
Email: Ymango@aol.com
Old School Valentine's Party & Girlfriends Give-a-way
Infinity Entertainment & Worldwide Entertainment
Presents
Live Old School Valentine's Party
@ Hotel Europa
2815 Capital Blvd, Raleigh NC
Friday, February 11th
Featuring the smooth jazz of
N-Tune W/ DJ Source & DJ Chill Will
Doors Open @ 10:00pm - 2:00pm
Advanced Tickets / Singles $10, Couples $20
Dress Code: Professional, (Dress to Impress)
Give-a-way Prize 2 tickets to a taping of the hit show "Girlfriends"
Includes travel, Hotel and Ground transportation to and from the show
For Party Details call: 919-341-1401 or 919-423-7926
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS "SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK "TO
PERFORM AT NCCU
DURHAM, NC - Sweet Honey In The Rock,
an award-winning international acappella ensemble,
will perform at North Carolina Central University on February 16,
2005, at 7 p.m. in B.N. Duke Auditorium. Sweet Honey in the Rock's
performance is part of the 2005 Lyceum Series at NCCU. CONTACT: (919)
530-629
In the Spirit of Valentines Day
The Hayti Heritage Center presents
Erotic Poetry Slam Saturday, February 12 @ Midnight
***This is for a mature audience***
Come share your best erotic poetry and compete for a CASH PRIZE
and a possible spot on the Durham Slam Team.
$10 to get in! $5 for College students WITH Valid ID!
Visit www.Hayti.org for contest rules.
Hayti Heritage
Center
804 Old Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC 27701
919-683-1709
"Tini Thursdays" .... LIVE JAZZ
hosted by The Triangle Q's
Munchies, $4 Apple Martinis, Live jazz
6pm-10pm , Most bands play from 7pm-9pm
Hotel Europa on Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC. For info call: 876-4443
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"Wedding Bells"
Congratulations!!! Mark Kinnaird of Kinnaird Entertainment from Cityhappenings.com.
Mark shared with us his recent engagement to long time girlfriend. An August wedding is planned.
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