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Event: The Midatlantic Music Conference Venue: Dale F. Halton Theater @ Central Piedmount Community College Date : Thursday, November 8, 2007 Time: 10:00 pm Event Description: The MMC is the #1 Music, Education, and Networking event in the region. We are the largest and longest running, and in 6 years we have hosted over 3000 artists. Some of our past contributors have been Sam Ash Music Stores, ASCAP, EMI, Sony Music Group, Sean John, Selecto Hits, J. Records, Anheuser Bush, 102 Jamz, Sonicbids, and more. This year we are selecting one artist to recieve the Independent artist enhancement award, which includes a $2000.oo gift card, a professional press kit, 8 hours studio time, and 5000 full color cd inserts. Please if you are involved in the music industry in this market you can’t afford to miss this opportunity. Address: 1200 Elizabeth Ave Charlotte, NC 28202 City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: $15.oo for two nights $10.oo for each night. $100.oo to attend the full conference. Contact Information: Box Office: 704-330-6534 Glen Hicks/Creative Director:404 502 4628 Email Address: gemz@wholeteam.com Website For Event:   Event: Empowering Women Venue: Each One Teach One Date : Saturday, August 18, 2007 Time: Noon - 10 PM Event Description: I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US AND PARTICIPATE' Empowering women is the theme. Each one teach one. Our society has the mind set that women should only have certain places in this world, but we as women need to encourage each other as well as help reform the ways that society thinks about us. We are looking for women with dreams, who are in the beginning, middle and end of the businesses. Women who are willing to share their experiences. We want women who have created an idea and want to expound on it. Writers, poets, artists. Women who were inspired by their children to write their first children's book. Women who are tired of going into the work place and want to stay at home to raise their children but can't because they are single parents. The 2nd semi annual Empowering Women's Event. This event will target women from all racial backgrounds. The date will be August 18 th 2007. The first Empowering Womens Event held February 17th, 2007 was fabulous. We had two girl bands and two female rappers and one Neo soul artist,television coverage, great networking, awesome vendors and talented writers and poets and motivational speakers. We are looking for vendors, food vendors, motivational speakers, poets, writers, artists. The event will be held in NoDa area.CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA The vending table will cost $50.00. The entry fee will be $5.00 in advance & $10.00 at the door. If you would like to participate please give us a call 704-299-0975 or 240-353-1718 ask for Bird Address: 2901 N. Davidson Street, Highland Mills Lofts, NODA Adrea City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: $5 in advance $10 at the door Contact Information: Robin Shakir 704-299-0975 240-353-1718 Email Address: sappho61@yahoo.com Website For Event: www.myspace.com/_sistapower Event: Carolina Cake Show and Competition Venue: Carolina Place Mall Date : Saturday, September 29, 2007 Time: 8 AM - 6 PM Event Description: Join us for a fun-filled day of beautiful sugar art displays as well as interesting demonstrations of many different sugar techniques for both beginners and experienced decorators. Address:   City & State: Pineville, NC Cost: $10 per entry fee Free to view Contact Information:   Email Address:   Website For Event: www.carolinaplace.com, www.angelfire.com/nc3/ncices/ Event: Empowering Women Conference Venue: Women helping Women Date : Saturday, August 18, 2007 Time: 12-10pm Event Description: Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes For Immediate Release July 1, 2007 Contact: Robin Shakir 704-299-0975 or sappho61@yahoo.com Newly Created Workshop Has 2nd Event Empowering Women Workshop Charlotte, N.C.—Robin Bird Productions, Phamily Lyfe Photos and Invitations By Sappho proudly present the Empowering Women Workshop on August 18, 2007. Event creator Robin Shakir is excited about the 2nd Semi-Annual event for women in the Charlotte Multi-Cultural community this event is primarily focused on getting women together to spend the day sharing stories of struggles, joy and power with one another. "We need a day, a place, and event to just bring ourselves, our stories, our art, our expressions and just be. We have lined up incredible speakers, artist and vendors to fill this day up with enlighten celebration" Shakir said. The event is being moved from Freedom drive to the NODA District 2901 N. Davidson Street, the event will go from Noon—10pm. There will be vendors to sell food and drinks as well as artisans who will feature their goods. Come join us for a day of empowerment, our featured sisters include, poets, motivational speakers, artists, writers and so much more. We hope to see you there. Tickets are $5.00 per person in advance and $10.00 at the door. For additional information and ticket purchases please contact Robin at 240-353-1718, 704-299-0975 or at sappho61@yahoo.com Thank you in advance for your time and interested in helping us promote the event. Scheduled BL. Davis, Speaker Minister Carol Bates, Speaker Jeannette B Moss, Speaker Minister Catrina Pegues, Speaker Dr. Elaine Stevens, Speaker Macie Caldwell, Speaker Maya Azucena, Speaker Kimyon Zari, Speaker Sharky Gomes, Speaker Elite Entertainment, Speaker Sherri Scott Novoa, Speaker Marilyn Valeo, Speaker Toya Brown, Speaker Trinity Consulting Services, Speaker The Dutchezz, Speaker Renair Amin, Speaker Bobbie Hauge, Speaker Akilah Muhammad, Speaker Sabra Robinson, Vendor Akiba Kiiesmira. Vendor Ryan Anderson, Vendor Lashawn Green, Vendor Tisa Dixon, Vendor Synergi Group, Vendor Dany Eason, Vendor JaGo, Vendor No Question Entertainment, Vendor Necolia Lee, Vendor Joel Kweskin, Vendor Diva Tude, Vendor 3 Jay Productions, Vendor Malissia Alexander, Vendor Diamond & Pearls Entertainment, Vendor Tanesha, Vendor Stacie Scott, Vendor Eva, Vendor Alwaysagranny, Vendor Phamily Lyfe Photos, Vendor Sappho Noir Greeting Cards, Vendor Invitations By Sappho, Vendor Bongo Dynamics, Vendor Tori, Poet Sam B, Poet Dirty Diva, Poet Daynomi Dymond, Poet Bird, Poet Zuri Wilson, Poet Poetic Floww, Poet Lalesha, Poet J Simone, Poet Bongodrummer, Poet DENISA, POET Salakida, Artis Erica Smith, Artist Monica Daye, Artist Naye Bullock, Artist C Jane - Artist Chandra Jones, Artist Tawana Moss, Artist http://sistapower.googlepages.com CHECKOUT THE WEBSITE FOR THE SHOW IT WILL GIVE YOU BACKGROUND FOR ARTIST POETS VENDORS AN MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS Robin Shakir-CEO Address: 2901 North Davidson street City & State: Charlotte N.C. Cost: $5.oo in advance $10.00 at door Contact Information: Robin Shakir 704-299-0975 240-353-1718 for more info Go to web for bio of participants Email Address: sists_empowering_women@yahoo.com Website For Event: http://sistapower.googlepages.com Event: Empowering Women Conference Venue: Women helping Women Date : Saturday, August 18, 2007 Time: 12-10pm Event Description: Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes For Immediate Release July 1, 2007 Contact: Robin Shakir 704-299-0975 or sappho61@yahoo.com Newly Created Workshop Has 2nd Event Empowering Women Workshop Charlotte, N.C.—Robin Bird Productions, Phamily Lyfe Photos and Invitations By Sappho proudly present the Empowering Women Workshop on August 18, 2007. Event creator Robin Shakir is excited about the 2nd Semi-Annual event for women in the Charlotte Multi-Cultural community this event is primarily focused on getting women together to spend the day sharing stories of struggles, joy and power with one another. "We need a day, a place, and event to just bring ourselves, our stories, our art, our expressions and just be. We have lined up incredible speakers, artist and vendors to fill this day up with enlighten celebration" Shakir said. The event is being moved from Freedom drive to the NODA District 2901 N. Davidson Street, the event will go from Noon—10pm. There will be vendors to sell food and drinks as well as artisans who will feature their goods. Come join us for a day of empowerment, our featured sisters include, poets, motivational speakers, artists, writers and so much more. We hope to see you there. Tickets are $5.00 per person in advance and $10.00 at the door. For additional information and ticket purchases please contact Robin at 240-353-1718, 704-299-0975 or at sappho61@yahoo.com Thank you in advance for your time and interested in helping us promote the event. Scheduled BL. Davis, Speaker Minister Carol Bates, Speaker Jeannette B Moss, Speaker Minister Catrina Pegues, Speaker Dr. Elaine Stevens, Speaker Macie Caldwell, Speaker Maya Azucena, Speaker Kimyon Zari, Speaker Sharky Gomes, Speaker Elite Entertainment, Speaker Sherri Scott Novoa, Speaker Marilyn Valeo, Speaker Toya Brown, Speaker Trinity Consulting Services, Speaker The Dutchezz, Speaker Renair Amin, Speaker Bobbie Hauge, Speaker Akilah Muhammad, Speaker Sabra Robinson, Vendor Akiba Kiiesmira. Vendor Ryan Anderson, Vendor Lashawn Green, Vendor Tisa Dixon, Vendor Synergi Group, Vendor Dany Eason, Vendor JaGo, Vendor No Question Entertainment, Vendor Necolia Lee, Vendor Joel Kweskin, Vendor Diva Tude, Vendor 3 Jay Productions, Vendor Malissia Alexander, Vendor Diamond & Pearls Entertainment, Vendor Tanesha, Vendor Stacie Scott, Vendor Eva, Vendor Alwaysagranny, Vendor Phamily Lyfe Photos, Vendor Sappho Noir Greeting Cards, Vendor Invitations By Sappho, Vendor Bongo Dynamics, Vendor Tori, Poet Sam B, Poet Dirty Diva, Poet Daynomi Dymond, Poet Bird, Poet Zuri Wilson, Poet Poetic Floww, Poet Lalesha, Poet J Simone, Poet Bongodrummer, Poet DENISA, POET Salakida, Artis Erica Smith, Artist Monica Daye, Artist Naye Bullock, Artist C Jane - Artist Chandra Jones, Artist Tawana Moss, Artist http://sistapower.googlepages.com CHECKOUT THE WEBSITE FOR THE SHOW IT WILL GIVE YOU BACKGROUND FOR ARTIST POETS VENDORS AN MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS Robin Shakir-CEO Address: 2901 North Davidson street City & State: Charlotte N.C. Cost: $5.oo in advance $10.00 at door Contact Information: Robin Shakir 704-299-0975 240-353-1718 for more info Go to web for bio of participants Email Address: sists_empowering_women@yahoo.com Website For Event: http://sistapower.googlepages.com Event: Pop Life - The Summer Series Venue: Prevue Date : Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Time: 6:00 pm Event Description: New Event from our friends at Creative Loafing & The Sol Kitchen Address: 2909 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: FREE Contact Information: Kitch 704.605.8668 Email Address: info@thesoulmovement.com Website For Event: www.thesoulmovement.com Event: Talib Kweli Live @ The Neighborhood Theatre Venue: The Neighborhood Theatre Date : Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Time: 8:00 pm Event Description: Talib Kweli Live Wednesday, August 1, 2K7 The Neighborhood Theatre 511 E. 36th St. Charlotte, NC 28205 704-358-9298 Doors open at 8 pm For tickets/info: www.neighborhoodtheatre.com - 704.358.9298, Baseline Cutz – 704.567.9919, & Manifest Records - 704.552.8448, & Record Exchange – 704.752.0100 Real Hip Hop returns to the “QC” Afterparty immediately following performance at Prevue 2909 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC Address: 511 E. 36th St. City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: 25.00 Contact Information: Contact: kitch 704.605.8668 Email Address: info@thesoulmovement.com Website For Event: www.thesoulmovement.com Event: Meet the Brown's Comedy Show Venue: Club Eclipse Date : Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Time: 8:00 pm Event Description: Come out and laugh with the oh so funny Steve Brown and the very entertaining Benji Brown.. in celebration of Phi Beta Sigma's 2007 Conclave... Address: 3746 N. Daivdson St, Charlotte, NC City & State:   Cost: varies Contact Information: A & J Entertainment Inc 704-503-4242 Email Address: info@ajentertainmentinc.com Website For Event: www.ajentertainmentinc.com Event: Unpredictable Friday's Venue: Studio 74 Date : Wednesday, August 1, 2007 Time: 10:00 pm Event Description: Unpredictable Friday's. Hosted by Power 98 Personalities with DJ Butta Fingaz. Doors Open at 10pm. Ladies 18+/ Fellas 21+. Ladies 21+: Free until 11pm. Dress Code: Sexy. Kitchen Open All Night Address: 4445 East Independence Blvd. , Charlotte, NC City & State:   Cost: varies Contact Information:   Email Address:   Website For Event: www.myspace.com/studio74charlotte Event: SOPHISTICATED SATURDAYS Venue: Tempo Date : Saturday, August 4, 2007 Time: 9:30pm Event Description: SOPHISTICATED SATURDAYS with DJ Stacey Blackman broadcasting live with Q92.7 from 10pm til midnight! Doors open at 9:30pm and ladies are admitted FREE til 11pm. Address: 4809 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC City & State:   Cost: varies Contact Information: (704) 391-8909 Email Address:   Website For Event: www.tempocharlotte.com Event: PETE ROCK and Little Brother Venue: The Neighborhood Theatre Date : Sunday, August 5, 2007 Time:   Event Description: SUNDAY, AUG. 5TH @ Neighborhood Theatre – HIP HOP IS ALIVE Pt.2 :: PETE ROCK IS BACK! Three years after he wowed the crowd here in Charlotte, the legendary Pete Rock is back to perform the classics plus tracks from us upcoming release N.Y.’s Finest due out Fall 2007. Visit www.myspace.com/naturesoundsmusic to check out music clips and other info. Also performing live, North Carolina’s hip hop heroes: LITTLE BROTHER (www.myspace.com/littlebrother) SUPASTITION (www.supastition.com) DJ DR (www.myspace.com/themightydr) FORTIFIED + the Official Southeast Premiere of Wu: The Story of The Wu-Tang Clan by Gerald “Gee-Bee” Barclay … who launched his career working with Spike Lee on Jungle Fever and has since directed music videos for Method Man, Nona Hendrix, Snoop Dogg and more and was the only filmmaker with full access to the legendary hip hop group that has sold more than 20 million albums to date. “The documentary is an inspiring tale of the Clan’s rise to power, fall from greatness and Phoenix-like rebirth.” – Gerald Barclay, Director of Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan Visit www.wumovie.com - Courtesy of Reel Soul Cinema Address: 511 E. 36th Street, City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: 18.00 in advance Contact Information: Rio rio-g@riogentertainment.com Email Address:   Website For Event: www.lifestylemo.com Event: Pop Life - The Summer Series Venue: Prevue Date : Wednesday, August 8, 2007 Time: 6pm Event Description: New Event from our friends at Creative Loafing & The Sol Kitchen Address: 2909 N Davidson St City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: Free Contact Information: Kitch 704.605.8668 Email Address: info@thesoulmovement.com Website For Event: www.thesoulmovement.com Event: 3 Olives Vodka Party Venue: Uptown Cabaret Date : Friday, August 10, 2007 Time: 8pm Event Description: Uptown Cabaret is finally going to be carrying 3 Olives Cherry and Grape Vodkas. To celebrate they are having a kickoff party on Friday, August 10th with great drink specials and lots of 3 Olives Vodka giveaways. Drink Specials: $1 Longnecks $2 Wine $3 Three Olives Grape & Cherry Bombs Address: 108 East Morehead St City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: TBD Contact Information: Larken Egleston Email Address: LE46069@yahoo.com Website For Event:   Event: Bike & Car Race Show Venue: Shady Side Dragway Date : Saturday, August 11, 2007 Time: 12pm Event Description: Bikes and Cars, Grudge racing, Old fashion street racing,and UNDERGROUND RACING. Also lots of food,fun and music. $1000 cash pot$500 for bikes and $500 for cars Address: 2149 Honey Haven Farm Rd City & State: Shelby, NC Cost: $20 Contact Information: Johnny 704-214-6469 Email Address: christal_28205@yahoo.com Website For Event: www.85Southriderz.com Event: Charlotte Literary Festival 2007 Venue: Marshall Park/Blake Hotel- Date : Saturday, August 11, 2007 Time: 10 Event Description: he Charlotte Literary Festival is rapidly becoming one of Charlotte’s elite attractions and soon to be one of this country elite “book fairs”. The festival will take place in the historical Marshall Park and the newly renovated Blake Hotel located in Uptown Charlotte. Featured Authors include ZANE, Catherine Coulter, Robert Wilcox, Donna Hill, Mary B. Morrison, Omar Tyree and a list of distinguished authors! The two days include "How To" workshops, activities for kids, book signings and a multitude of activities for the entire family! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for this 2 day Festival! Address: 555 South McDowell St City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: Free Contact Information: LaToya Joyner 704-969-9794 Email Address: ljoyner@vonmarieecm.com Website For Event: www.charlotteliteraryfestival.com Event: Alpha Luau Venue: The Blake Hotel Date : Saturday, August 25, 2007 Time: 9:00pm Event Description: VIP - which includes a complimentary bar with TOP SHELF LIQUOR from 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM along with Heavy Hors D'oeuvres. YES! COMPLIMENTARY & TOP SHELF! There are a limited amount of VIP tickets available and they will START @ the discounted rate of $50 and are available now via the chapter's website (www.betanulambda.org). All discount VIP tickets must be purchased on line via the chapter's website - www.betanulambda.org. Address: 555 S. McDowell Street City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: $30 Contact Information:   Email Address:   Website For Event: www.betanulambda.org Event: School Daze Party Venue: Situations Lounge and Grill Date : Saturday, August 25, 2007 Time: 9:00pm Event Description: Diamond and Pearls Entertainment Presents its 1st Annual "School Daze Party" We party with a purpose, having a "School Suppy Drive" To support the children to get them off to a great start. Come out wearing your Color Lees, Name Buckles, shell toes, etc. You remeber how you use to do it before fist day of school"so fresh to def." Get your groove on to best of the 80's R&B and Hip Hop provided by our own DJ Strategy. Don't for get you will receive a $5 discount for your donation of "school supplies" Advance VIP tickets are avaible now for $25(includes Food, Balcony Seating, and Private Hostess). General Admission $15 ($10 with School Supply Donation). Please visit us on on the web to make contribution, purchase tickects, or for more information. Address: 7801 University Blvd City & State: Charlotte , NC Cost: $15 Contact Information: Sean Email Address: sbryant@dnp-entertainment.com Website For Event: www.dnp-entertainment.com Event: ShowCase XClusive Venue: Undisclosed Location For a Purpose! Date : Thursday, August 16, 2007 Time: 9:00pm Event Description: Showcase of Local Talent and Artist alike! Address: Must E-Mail for location information City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: $5 Entry Fee & $5 Showcase Fee Contact Information: She` at shesxclusive@yahoo.com or mslruff2@yahoo.com Email Address: mslruff2@yahoo.com Website For Event: to be posted Event: All White Affair Venue: ZINK Date : Sunday, September 2, 2007 Time: 10pm Event Description: WHY PARTY WITH THE REST WHEN YOU CAN PARTY WITH THE BEST? 9.2.07 @ ZINK SPECIAL GUEST DJ Address: 201 North Tryon City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: 10+ Contact Information: Call 704/231/8466 Text 646/379/7561 Email Address: ycfr05@yahoo.com Website For Event: www.myspace.com/ycfr Event: InnerCircle Presents The Summer Sign Off Venue: Cosmos Date : Sunday, September 2, 2007 Time: 10 Event Description: Inner Circle Events welcomes you to the final installment for the summer of '07. It's been a great summer...so let's get loose and rendezvous one last time at COSMO'S. Your favorite venue is back for this special farewell edition, and the elevated Thirsty Camel Lounge will provide the perfect backdrop for DJ Daddy D to burn it up...so let's get it!! Dress code is strict. No juvenile clothing a la white tees, athletic wear, work boots of any kind, sneakers ( pradas, and puma designer styles accepted), baseball caps, or anthing tacky! Yes we are serious! Address: 6th and College St. City & State: Charlotte, NC Cost: 10 Contact Information: Sheldon 704-277-9993 Email Address: shelldog1@aol.com Website For Event: www.innercircleevents.com