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2008 Events MONTH OF JANUARY 2008 BARBADOS JAZZ FESTIVAL - PAINT IT JAZZ Place: Barbados Date: January 14-20, 2008 Comments: There will be cool jazz on warm Caribbean shores when Barbados hosts the thirteenth annual Barbados Jazz Festival from January 8-14, 2007. The Barbados Jazz Festival, which celebrates the best in international and local jazz talent, has become a major annual Caribbean event. Venues typically include the modern Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, historic Sunbury Plantation House, and the popular open air venue, Farley Hill National Park. ---------------------------------------------
BATTLE OF THE BANDS - CHAMPIONSHIP VI Place: Atlanta, Ga Date: January 25-27, 2008 (Actual Performance Date January 26, 2008) Comments: For 6 straight years, this exciting event has sold out. It's been called the Superbowl Of College Marching Bands. Watch All The Historically Black College Marching Bands From Around The Country Compete To Find Out Who Is The Very Best! When the show gets ready, no one takes a break, no one goes to get popcorn, no one goes to get a soda. All eyes are on the field for some of the most electrofying displays of showmanship, sparkle, music and serious competitiveness in the country. Reserve Your HOTEL In 60 Seconds in Atlanta, Ga - January 25-27, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Atlanta, GA HOTELS Reserve Your FLIGHT In 60 Seconds in Atlanta, Ga - January 25-27, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Atlanta, GA FLIGHTS Reserve Your FLIGHT AND HOTEL TOGETHER In 60 Seconds in Atlanta, Ga - January 25-27, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Atlanta, Ga HOTELS AND FLIGHT COMBO Reserve Your CAR OR SUV In 60 Seconds in Atlanta, Ga - January 25-27, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Atlanta, Ga CAR OR SUV Purchase Your BATTLE OF THE BANDS STADIUM TICKETS In 60 Seconds. Honda Battle Of The Band Tickets Tickets can be purchased here at $10.00 each. Order now before they are all sold out.
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17TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION AT SEA WINTER WARM UP EXOTIC CRUISE PARTS 1-2 Place: St. Thomas, Antiqua, Barbados, Grenada,Dominica,Tortola Date: January 16-26, 2008 or January 26-February 6, 2008 Comments: This 11 night sailing features Freestyle Cruising which allows for a more relaxed unstructured resort style cruise experience. Shows, Bid Whist Tournaments, 2 on 2 Basketball Tournament, R&B, Jazz and Soca Artist. see http://www.blackcruiseweek.com for more details.
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AIR JAMAICA JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL Place: Montego Bay, Jamaica Date: Jan 24 - Jan 26,2008 Comments: The Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival. 2008 will mark the 11th year anniversary for this prestigious festival. Over the years, the festival has grown from small audiences of 3000 to its largest audience ever in 2007, which totaled over 40,000 for the period of the festival.
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MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2008 SUPERBOWL WEEKEND 2008 Date: February 1 - 4, 2008 (Actual Game Date: Sunday Feb. 3, 2008) Place: Phoenix (Actual Site: University of Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona Comments: The largest party in the world. Every entertainer, athlete, celebrity and more will converge in Phoenix for this event. Every club and party will be jammed packed. Not only that, but this year is going to be completely different compared to previous super bowl events. Now do you have any idea what's going to happen when Super Bowl meets up with a brand new area, a brand new venue? They say the first time is always the best. Reserve Your HOTEL In 60 Seconds in Phoenix, Arizona - February 1-4, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Phoenix, AZ HOTELS Reserve Your FLIGHT In 60 Seconds in Phoenix, Arizona - February 1-4, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Phoenix, AZ FLIGHTS Reserve Your FLIGHT AND HOTEL TOGETHER In 60 Seconds in Phoenix, Arizona - February 1-4, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Phoenix, Az HOTELS AND FLIGHT COMBO Reserve Your CAR OR SUV In 60 Seconds in Phoenix, Arizona - February 1-4, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Phoenix, Az CAR OR SUV
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BLACK SKI MINI-SUMMIT 2008 Place: Breckenridge, Colorado Date: January 12-19, 2008. Comments: The largest black ski event in the world. It is the largest event for black ski enthusiast. Thousands of skiers from all over the world from over 75 different clubs make plans to witness and take part in world's largest black skit event. 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.
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MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2008
THE PRO-BOWL Place: Honululu, Hawaii Date: February 8-11, 2008 Comments: The best NFL players of the season gather for a traditional Pro Bowl game. Weekend full of warm weather, exciting events and plenty of get togethers. The best players from the AFC will face their counterparts from the NFC in the Pro Bowl. Set in Honolulu's 50,000-seat Aloha Stadium on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu, the Pro Bowl offers picture-perfect playing conditions against a backdrop of blue skies, clear water, and swaying palm trees.
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BLACK ENTERPRISE WOMEN OF POWER SUMMIT Place: La Quinta Resort & Club, Palm Springs, California Date: Feb 13 - 16, 2008 Comments:In its second year, Black Enterprise is proud to bring back the Women of Power Summit - an exciting, three-day executive leadership conference designed especially for professional women of color. ----------------------------------------------
N.B.A ALL STAR WEEKEND 2008 Place: New Orleans, Louisiana Date: February 14-18, 2008(Actual Game Date: Sunday February 17th) Comments:Did you witness what happened last year for N.B.A All Star Weekend? Did you hear about the parties? Did you hear about the celebrities? Did you hear about how packed the streets were? Did you stay in one of the celebrity hosted hotels? Can you imagine what will happen when New Orleans host the NBA All Star Weekend for 2008? What happens when we take over Bouban Street. Reserve Your HOTEL In 60 Seconds in New Orleans, La - February 14-18, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- New Orleans, LA HOTELS Reserve Your FLIGHT In 60 Seconds in New Orleans, La - February 14-18, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- New Orleans, LA HOTELS Reserve Your FLIGHT AND HOTEL TOGETHER In 60 Seconds in New Orleans, La - February 14-18, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- New Orleans, La HOTELS AND FLIGHT COMBO Reserve Your CAR OR SUV In 60 Seconds in New Orleans, La - February 14-18, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- New Orleans, La CAR OR SUV Purchase Your NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND TICKETS FOR GAMES PARTIES AND MORE In 60 Seconds. Tickets coming soon. Please subscribe to the Black Travel Newsletter in the white box above and you will be notified when tickets go on sale
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BRONNER BROTHERS HAIR SHOW Place: Atlanta, Georgia Date: Feb 9 - 12, 2008 Comments: The world's largest urban beauty event and hair show in the world
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MARDI-GRAS Place: New Orleans, La Date: February 1-5, 2008(Fat Tuesday Feb. 5) Comments: The country's most famous super party. People from all over the country gather for one of the wildest street parties on Earth.
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BRAZIL RIO-CARNIVAL Place: Rio De Jenairo and Bahia, Brazil Date: February 1-5, 2008
Comments: This is the world-wide event that all other carnivals, parades and super party events are based on. Nothing else comes close. You have heard about what happens in Brazil and now it's time to experience what happens when you visit the most exotic location in the world. See why the beaches, the weather, the water and the women are legendary.
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TRINIDAD CARNIVAL Place: Trinidad Date: February 1-5, 2008 Comments: Another super carnival party that is starting to take the crown for being the leader in carnival events.
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MONTH OF MARCH 2008
CIAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WEEKEND Place: Charlotte, North Carolina Date:Feb 25 - Mar 1, 2008 Comments: The largest African American college basketball weekend and party spot. Over 120,000 jam pack the weekend which features fashion shows, concerts, comedy, step shows and more
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39TH ANNUAL NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Date: February 29, 2008 Place: Los Angeles, CA(Shrine Auditorium) Comments:The NAACP Image Awards are an exciting, star-studded salute to the best in entertainment. Honorees, presenters and performers have included many of the major celebrities in America as well as international political figures and dignitaries. There are 36 competitive categories in the fields of motion picture, television, music and literature. There are also several honorary awards including the Chairman’s Award, The President’s Award and The Image Awards Hall of Fame. The NAACP Image Awards originally aired late night for eight years in the “Saturday Night Live” time slot on the NBC Network. Since 1996, the NAACP Image Awards have been shown in primetime on the FOX network where they have become a major programming event. ----------------------------------------------
ONE LOVE CRUISE AND CONCERT Place: Cozumel, Mexico Date: March 3-8, 2008 Comments: The One Love Gospel Cruise is an exciting 4 day super event that brings thousands of cruise particpants together for a weekend of gospel entertainment, networking, fun and much more. For details, please visit our sister site: www.blackcruiseweek.com --------------------------------------------------
THE SOUL TRAIN MUSIC AWARDS Place: Los Angeles, CA Date: March ?, 2008 Comments: 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.
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B.E.T SPRING BLING 2008 Place: Riviera Beach, Florida Date: March 28-30, 2008 Comments: The annual super hot spring break event sponsored and showcased on BET
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BLACK COLLEGE REUNION 2008 - BLACK BEACH WEEK Place: Daytona Beach, Florida Date: April 4 - 6, 2008 Comments: It's been called the KING of black beach week events for spring breakers. 20,000 - 30,000 participants will all converge in Daytona for some off the wall beach parties, concerts and street festivals. 2008 will explode as dozens of planned and unplanned. -------------------------------------------------
MONTH OF APRIL 2008 THE TEXAS RELAYS Place: Austin, TX Date: April 4-6, 2008 Comments: Super party Weekend showcased under an exciting world class track and field event. Thousands pack the streets, clubs of Austin, Tx for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring and summer of the south. --------------------------------------------------
Riviera Beach Music Festival Place: Ocean Mall Riviera Beach, FL Date: April 11-13, 2008 Comments: The City's Signature Event is the Annual Beach Festival held on the municipal beach in April each year. For over seven years, the Riviera Beach Music Festival has been successful in securing local, national and international performers for a three-day celebration of music. The Festival quickly earned its reputation as one of the best Music Festivals in the Southeast United States. Recognizing music as the universal language, the Riviera Beach Music Festival has attracted over 20,000 music lovers from around the world.
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THE PENN RELAYS Place: Philadelphia, PA Date: April 24-26, 2008 Comments: The 2nd Super party Weekend showcased under another exciting world class track and field event on the east coast. Thousands more pack the streets, clubs of Philly for what has become the premier sporting event of the spring and summer for the east coast. ----------------------------------------------------
PLYMOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL IN TOBAGO Place: Island Of Tobago Date: Date: April 25-27, 2008 Comments: Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, En Vogue, Smokey Robinson, James Ingram, Shakira, Peabo Bryson, Rod Stewart
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THE TEXAS BEACH PARTY A.K.A KAPPA BEACH PARTY Place: Galveston, Texas Date: Date: April 18-20, 2008 Comments: The party brings an estimated 30,000 participants to Galveston,Texas every year. Over 4 1/2 miles of street parties, vendors, exotic cars, S.U.Vs, bikinis, concerts and more pack one of the largest black beach events in the world. Nicknamed the "Dirty South" for a reason. -----------------------------------------------------
MIAMI SPRING FEST 2008 Place: Miami, Florida Date: EVENT CANCELLED Comments: The Sixth annual springfest has exploded in the past few years in bringing a new face the the spring break scene. A mix of DanceHall, Reggae and Hip Hop takes part in this spring break time of year with many celebrity artist from the carribean and U.S.
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MONTH OF MAY 2008
THE HOUSTON SPLASH Place: Houston, Texas Date: May 1-5, 2008 Comments Whats started off as a small annual get together for the black gay and lesbian community has mushroomed into 4 day large scale event that brings thousands of people to the south full of parties, beach events, entertainment shows and more. -------------------------------------------------
The 2008 BLACK ENTERPRISE ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE Place: Charlotte, North Carolina Date: May 14-17, 2008 Comments: The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, hosted by General Motors, features four days of business, motivational, and leadership seminars designed to empower and profit emerging and established minority businesses. Don't miss out on your chance to learn from and network today's top business leaders and entrepreneurs. Millions of dollars worth of opportunities await you at the nation's largest gathering of black-owned business leaders and key decision makers.Come experience it for yourself.
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THE ST. LUCIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL Place: St. Lucia Island Date: May 2-11, 2008 Comments: Considered one of the Caribbean's premier jazz festivals, St. Lucia Jazz attracts thousands of visitors each year to enjoy island-wide musical acts. Not to be entirely left out, the R&B and Hip Hop genre is included with performances by superstar Wyclef Jean, and the melodic voice of Angie Stone. Jean and Stone along with Eric Ildefonse and his Quintet will close the festival on Sunday, May 11th at Pigeon Island National Landmark
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THE BARBADOS GOSPEL FESTIVAL Place: Barbados Date: May 17-25, 2008 Comments: Celebrating fifteen years of excellence. Dedicated to Barbados, the Caribbean and the international community, the Barbados Gospelfest maintains a standard of excellence second to none, and has become a vital festival fixture for the region at large. Our commitment to people has guaranteed growth and longevity, and a new opportunity to touch lives each year. Barbados Gospelfest AWESOME 2007 promises to be another world-class production, featuring top local, regional and international gospel talent.
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6TH ANNUAL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MUSICFEST Place: Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola, BVI Date: May 23-25, 2008 Comments:The 6th Annual B.V.I. Music Festival hosted on the Beautiful Cane Garden Bay Beach, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. Enjoy the sound and culture of the Caribbean. The event features various genres of music such as Reggae, Calypso, Funji, R & B, Rock & Roll, Dance Hall, and Jazz from International, Regional and Local Artist.
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CANCUN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND(THE JUMPOFF) Place: Cancun, Mexico Date: May 22-26, 2008 Comments: 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. Once again its on. Cancun (May 22-26, 2008) is anticipated to be one of the largest Memorial Day weekend celebrations ever. It is one of the largest urban events held outside of the United States.With more than 15 thousand expected, rooms on the island won’t last. Last year (2007) over 15 thousand people attended Cancun for the Memorial Day weekend celebration.At night, party with 4000 beautiful people until the sun comes up with some of the hottest DJs in the United States. With each party offering a different theme every night, ALL YOU CAN DRINK, and a party atmosphere unlike anything you could imagine.
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BLACK BIKE WEEK (A.K.A THE ATLANTIC BIKE FESTIVAL) Place: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Date: May 23-26, 2008 Comments: The Largest Black Bike Festival in the world. Over 300,000 participate in what has become a super bike event for people of color. Black Bike Week is not only the largest black bike festival in the world but its also the largest black beach week event period. Every Memorial Day Weekend ( May 23-May 26, 2008) over 350,000 bikers travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for fun, food, festivities and more. If you love bikes and the people who ride them, you cannot miss this event. The actual event occurs around the Myrtle Beach area.There are tons of parties and events that occur throughout the 5 day weekend. The hotels are jam packed full of revelers. The beaches are swamped, the streets are packed and you can smell the BBQ grilling as many people spend their entire year waiting for this event Reserve Your FLIGHT In 60 Seconds in Myrtle Beach, SC - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Myrtle Beach, SC FLIGHTS Reserve Your HOTEL In 60 Seconds in Myrtle Beach, SC - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Myrtle Beach, SC HOTELS Reserve Your FLIGHT AND HOTEL TOGETHER In 60 Seconds in Myrtle Beach, SC - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Myrtle Beach, SC HOTELS AND FLIGHT COMBO Reserve Your CAR OR SUV In 60 Seconds in Myrtle Beach, SC - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Myrtle Beach, SC CAR AND SUV
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URBAN BEACH WEEK - MIAMI MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Place: Miami,Florida (South Beach) Date: May 23-26, 2008 Comments: Is a solid mixture of people from all ethnic backgrounds that come togther for weekend celebrations. Are you looking for the most exciting urban beach party in the world? Did you go to the Urban Beach Week on Memorial Day Weekend in Miami last year? If you missed last year's Urban Beach Week 2006 then you missed the HOT stuff! We broke the attendance record when nearly 350,000 people came to Miami and took over the town. The Urban Beach Week is the largest Urban Festival in the world that caters toward the professional Hip Hop Generation from 23 and over. Around 300,000-350,000 participants make the annual trek to South Beach for 4 days full of fun, food, festivities, entertainment, music and more. Reserve Your FLIGHT In 60 Seconds in Miami, Fl - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Miami, Fl FLIGHTS Reserve Your HOTEL In 60 Seconds in Miami, Fl - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Miami, Fl HOTELS Reserve Your FLIGHT AND HOTEL TOGETHER In 60 Seconds in Miami, Fl - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Miami, Fl HOTELS AND FLIGHT COMBO Reserve Your CAR OR SUV In 60 Seconds in Miami, Fl - May 23-26, 2008 Click Here To Make Your Reservation -- Miami, Fl CAR AND SUV
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SOUL BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL Place: Aruba Date: May 21-26, 2008 Comments: The Soul Beach Music Festival is the event that has everything you want -- great people, warm sun, beautiful beaches, hot parties, and outstanding performances by the best in comedy and soul music.
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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SOUL SIESTA Place: Dominican Republic Date: May 23-26, 2008 Comments: This island has become the target of an elite group of urban professionals and trendsetters. It is a star-studded extravaganza where music, fashion, sports and entertainment come together in picturesgue Puerto Plata. This national event is the most anticipated affair during Memorial Day weekend, with participants from all over the U.S., the UK and Canada.
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TOM JOYNER'S FANTASTIC VOYAGE CRUISE Place: Miami, Florida (Ports - Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) Cruise Line: Royal Caribbeans' Freedom Of The Seas Date: May 18 - May 25, 2008 Comments: Joyner is planning on seeing you on the 2008 Fantastic Voyage®. Now in its ninth year, the adult-only seven-day, six-night cruise, will set sail once again. Activities include everything from a 'you-won't-believe-it-unless-you-see- it' beach party, a Mardi Gras Party that rivals any Fat Tuesday event, poolside games, Bid Whist, Dominoes and informational, instructional and inspirational seminars. For details, please visit http://www.blackcruiseweek.com
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MONTH OF JUNE 2008
15TH ANNUAL NPN ANNUAL ROYAL CARIBBEAN MULTICULTURAL GROUP CRUISE CONFERENCE Place: ? Fort Lauderdale, Key West, Florida, Cozumel, Mexico Date: June 5-9, 2008 Comments: It's about business, it's about education, it's about networking with the top leaders, it's about re-focusing your personal, family and community goals. This is the only summit where not only do you have the opportunity to mix business with pleasure, its encouraged that you do so. The cruise summit brings all the top black business and political leaders in the country take part in a retreat that is unlike any other cruise event today. --------------------------------------------
37TH ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS Date: June 10-14, 2008 Place: Atlanta, Georgia Comments: The National Convention is a great way to stay in touch with your colleagues across the country and meet interesting new people who can make a significant impact in your professional and personal lives. Use it to enhance your technical competencies, earn up to 24 hours of CPE credit, develop leadership skills, debate critical issues affecting your profession, and gain access to recruiters from more than 100 corporations at the Diversity & Recruiting EXPO. Your presence greatly enriches the conference and provides encouragement and stimulation to the many aspiring professionals who attend the event. -------------------------------------------- THE ST KITTS MUSIC FESTIVAL Place: St. Kitts Date: June 26-28,2008 Comments: For the past decade, St. Kitts has brought nothing but power packed concerts on a island where you can lay back, let your hair down and have fun. It is well established as one of the top summer concerts in the Caribbean offering spectacular local, regional and international talent mixed with the unique Kittitian experience.
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THE TAKEOVER - JET SKI AND BOAT WEEKEND 2008 Place: Laughlin, NV (Riverside Resort And Casino) Date: June 26-28,2008 Comments: For the grown and sexy party participant, this event is held on the lake in Laughlin and has been a hidden secret for years. Boat rides, white linen party, jet skis and more.
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FRASERNET Place: Atlanta Dates: June 18-21, 2008 Comments: The #1 Network for Black Professionals Worldwide.FraserNet is all about connecting and promoting African Americans and providing them access to needed resources. While we respect and admire all people and their accomplishments, FraserNet honors and supports the unique ways in which African Americans interact, communicate and relate
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JAMAICA JUMPOFF (A Hedonism III Event) Place: Runaway Bay, Jamaica(Hedonism III Resort) Date: June TBA, 2008 Comments: This off the hook phenomenon was indeed a blast and an out of this world experience. Party with the stars from TV, Radio NBA, NFL, Movies Stars and Musicians. Come on now did you expect any thing less? This is Hedonism III after all --------------------------------------------
MICHAEL BAISDEN ISLAND JAM TAKEOVER FESTIVAL 2008 Place: Negril, Jamaica ( Hedonism 2) Dates: June TBA, 2008 Comments: You Have Never Seen An Island Beach Event Like This Before Place. Michael Baisden, Doug Banks bring you a weekend full of activities, beach parties, cruises and more that takes place in Negril, Jamaica. The actual event is centered around 3 different hotel and nearby venues in Negril, Jamaica and will bring everyone from the U.S. and the nearby caribbean islands for a 4 day weekend full of fun, sun and parties.
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CHOCOLATE HEDONISM GETAWAY (A Hedonism II Event) Place: Negril, Jamaica(Hedonism II Resort) Date: June TBA, 2008 Comments: Sooner or later, it's gonna happen. The primal urge to just let go & unwind, you're not alone. Hedonism II, on world famous Negril Beach, is the PLAYGROUND for your inner SPIRIT, nourishment for the MIND, BODY and SOUL. With absolutely everything included in one upfront price, you never have to think about money. Not even tips. Just what to do next and how! "Life is what you make of it. Its almost like a box of CHOCOLATES, you never know what you are getting until you bite into it" Join the "PUNANY POETS": Jessica Holter, "Ghetto Girl Blue", Exotic Male Dancer / Poet "SLAM", "The Head Doctor" & Comedians "Cocoa Brown & Big "Kenny Rob" @ Chocolate Hedo.
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OCHO RIOS JAZZ FESTIVAL Place: Ocho Rios Jamaica Date: June 15-18, 2008 Comments: Ocho Rios brings its brand of jazz on the beautiful islands of Jamaica. The Ocho Rio Jazz Festival gives you the best in entertainment, festivities and culture. In three years the festival grew from one to eight days and became the Caribbean's complete jazz vacation, featuring the greatest names in Jamaican Jazz as well as the very best of international fare. It boasts a Youth Programme, daily free concerts, a large-scale Photo Exhibition and events large and small going on simultaneously all over the Island--Kingston, Montego Bay, Negril, Runaway Bay--Ocho Rios.
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FRIENDS OF FESTIVAL AT SEA Place: Ocho Rios Jamaica Date: June TBA, 2008 Friends of Festival at Sea is heading onshore for a 5 night stay at one of Jamaica's finest 4 Diamond resorts, The Grand Lido Negril. We've contracted the entire property exclusively for the duration of your stay. The Grand Lido Negril is an all-inclusive, all-suite resort that maintains the standard of luxury Friends of Festival at Sea patrons have become accustomed to.
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B.E.T. 7TH ANNUAL AWARDS SHOW Place: Los Angeles Date: June ?, 2008(Actual award show Tuesday ) Comments: The seventh annual B.E.T awards. Pre-party and after parties with the all the top celebrities and musical artist makes this the hottest ticket in town. You voted the #1 awards show & after party. ----------------------------------------------
MONTH OF JULY 2008
ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL Place: New Orleans, Lousiana Date: July 3-6, 2008 Comments: 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.
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CHO-CO-LATE FANTASY WEEK (A Hedonism Event) Place: Runaway Bay, Jamaica(Hedonism III Resort) Date: June TBA, 2008 Comments: The hottest sexiest chocolate men and women come together for a week of fun in the sun at the most uninhibited resort in the world.
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TASTE OF CHICAGO Place: Chicago Date: July 3-6, 2008 Comments: Every summer the city of Chicago has an incredible festival. The largest and most used streets are closed downtown. Grant Park, the most visited park in Chicago, is used to hold this event. The people dine on ribs, cheeseburgers, pizza, ice cream, and hundreds of other foods. Over 100 of the city’s most famous restaurants set up shop. Basically the entire city slows down for this event. This is The Taste of Chicago.
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BLACK OUT AT THE BEACH PARTY Place: Los Angeles Date: July TBA, 2008 Comments: The world's largest and longest running beach party for the black gay and lesbian community.As the nation's largest Black gay pride celebration, ATB anticipates a crowd of over 20,000 for its events this year. ----------------------------------------------------
U.S. VIRGIN ISLAND LIFESTYLE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Place: St. Thomas and St.Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Date: July 24-27, 2008 Comments: This is the hottest event in the caribbean. Over 5,000 participants visit the Virgin Islands for the super beach event for grown folks. Jazz, R&B, Caribbean and Gospel Concerts, Beach party with live entertainment, Nightclub parties, Shopping and Island tours and a Health Empowerment (Wellness) Day. -----------------------------------------------
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY BOULE Place: Date: Comments: Alpha Kappa Alpha cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards; promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life; and serves all mankind through a nucleus of more than 170,000 women in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa
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REGGAE SUMFEST 2008 Date: July 13-19, 2008 Place: Montego Bay, Jamaica Comments: The Reggae Sumfest is the world’s premier reggae festival which brings the hottest reggae and dancehall artist from all over the world to the reggae capital island of the world. Montego Bay,Jamaica the island’s second city, has been the home of the famed Reggae Sunsplash and is now the permanent home of the Reggae Sumfest festival. The actual concerts will be held at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex.
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THE INDIANA BLACK EXPO Place: Indianapolis, Indiana Date: July 18-20, 2008 Comments: 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 Place: Palm Springs, California Date: July 25-27, 2008 Comments For: Business, Professionals, 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!
GREAT FETE WEEKEND Date: July ?, 2008 Place: Island Of Tobago Comments: 7 days full of beach parties, music and more.
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MONTH OF AUGUST 2008 THE TORONTO CARIBANA FESTIVAL Place: Toronto, Canada Date: August , 2008 Comments:The largest festival in North America. Street parade, street parties and an electric atmosphere that brings everyone from around the world to the Toronto hot spot.
----------------------------------- BLACK BOATERS SUMMIT Place: British Virgin Islands Date: August TBA Comments: Novice and Expert sailors from around the world have been coming to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) for years to cruise among the fifty plus islands and cays dotting the sparkling blue-green waters of the Sir Francis Drake Passage. Now there is a new group of sailors coming to the islands in record numbers who are different in one very obvious way: they are all African American, attending an annual event called "Black Boaters Summit."
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REGGAE ON THE RIVER Place: Piercy, CA Date: August ?, 2008 Comments: The Reggae On The River® Festival... The original, often imitated, never duplicated. Internationally acclaimed as three days of "the best Reggae and World music experience to be found." An annual pilgrimage for thousands each year to reconnect spiritually with friends, groove to the superb musical offerings and relax in the beautiful natural environment of the concert site. Located in Northern California along the Eel River, at French's Camp in Piercy, California. Approximately 200 miles North of San Francisco, 75 miles South of Eureka.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALIST Place: TBA Dates: TBA Comments: NABJ draws as many as 3,500 journalists, students and media professionals to its conventions and contributes millions of dollars in direct spending to the host cities. Each summer, the much-anticipated meeting draws major newsmakers and includes dozens of plenary and workshop sessions and hundreds of recruiters and exhibitors
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NEGRIL ATI/RTI WEEKEND Place: Negril, Jamaica Pick Your Dates: August TBA Comments: Negril, Jamaica is considered to be the hottest party island in the world. There are over 14 parties over a four day period. With the beach, the beer, and the bikinis you will NEVER get bored.
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ANTIGUA CARNIVAL Place: Antigua Date: TBA Comments: 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 steelband 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).
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NPN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AND SPA CRUISE Place: Venice, Italy - Athens, Greece - Split Croatia, Corfu, Greece Date: Aug. 7 - Aug 16, 2008 Comments: Share an extraordinary and exclusively unique experience. The National Professionals Network (NPN), Royal Caribbean International (RCI), Education at Sea (EAS) and Howard University Continuing Education (HUCE) arepresenting “The 2008 Leadership Summit & Spa at Sea.” It will be the largest gathering of leadersever on the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s new Freedom of the Seas. NPN is the muchtalked about international network of multicultural professionals who annually sail the globe with RCI,the most celebrated cruise line in the world
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FESTIVAL AT SEA CRUISE Place: San Juan, St Thomas, Miami, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay Date: August 9-16, 2008 Comments: Sure. You've heard the saying: "Ain't No Party Like a Black Folks Party". But on Festival at Sea, we take it to new heights with our 7 day full-ship charters. We bring new twists with us that make Festival at Sea the leader in African-American cruise vacations. Top of the line featured entertainment. Professional dance classes including Chicago Steppin', Salsa and Urban Line Dancing. We have live Smooth Jazz and R&B in our lounges. Wanna take the mic yourself? Give it a try in our fun and popular Black Karaoke Lounge. There's so much to do on a Festival at Sea cruise, some folks never leave the ship.the best thing about a Festival at Sea cruise however, is YOU. You make the experience possible. The camaraderie of cruising with over 2000 other black folks from all around the country is what truly makes Festival at Sea the special event that it is. Come join us on this special voyage down the west coast of Mexico and see for yourself why Festival at Sea is the only way we cruise! |
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