21 December 2008
Kwanzaa Celebration : FREE EVENT
Where: Roosevelt Public Library
27 W Fulton Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
(516)378-0222
When: 27 December 2008
Damage: Free Event
Time:11:00 am
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 AM CRAFTS WORKSHOP
12:00 PM GREETINGS/ THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA AND A LIBRATION CEREMONY
1:00 PM MUSICAL FOLKTALES BY YAFFA CULTURAL ARTS
2:00 PM AFRICAN PERCUSSION
3:00 PM LECTURE: "IS KWANZAA RELEVANT IN THE 21ST CENTURY?" BY DR. LEONARD AFRICANA STUDIES DEPARTMENT, CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK, CUNY
4:00 PM MUSIC FOR THE SOUL BY ALYSON WILLIAMS AND FRIENDS
FREE ADMISSION
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Episodes, Solo, Vespers, Revelations
Where:NY City Center
130 W 55th St
New York, NY 10019
212.581.121
When: December 23, 2008
Damage: Ticket Prices with discount codes are as follows:
* $59.50 Orchestra
* $87.50 Grand Tier
* $59.50 Mid Mezzanine
* $45.50 Rear Mezzanine
BroadwayBox Special discount offer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Save 30% on tickets
New York City Center Season
December 3, 2008 - January 4, 2009
To receive your discount tickets for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater :
1. ONLINE:
Click here >>>> www.alvinailey.org
and use promo code: 4323.
2. or BY PHONE: Call (212) 581-1212 and use phone promo code BBX.
3. or AT THE BOX OFFICE: print out this offer and present at the box office window. New York City Center is located on West 55th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues.
The box office is open Monday through Saturday 12 noon – 8pm, Sunday 12 noon – 7:30pm.
Performance Schedule::
* Tuesday, December 23– 7pm (early curtain time):Episodes, Solo, Vespers, Revelations
* Wednesday, December 24 – 8pm: Suite Otis, Festa Barocca, Revelations
* T hursday, December 25 – 8pm: Anniversary Highlights includes Revelations
* Friday, December 26 – 8pm: ALL AILEY – Blues Suite, Masekela Langage, Revelations; includes LIVE MUSIC
* Saturday, December 27 – 2pm: Love Stories, Solo, Vespers, Suite Otis
* Sunday, December 28 – 3pm: The Golden Section, Masekela Langage, Revelations
* Sunday, December 28 – 7:30pm: ALL AILEY – Blues Suite, Flowers, Revelations
For more details on each ballet , visit www.alvinailey.org.
Offer is subject to change and may be revoked any time. There will be a $15.00 per package handling fee. No refunds. No exchanges. Offer subject to availability. Offer not valid for $25 tickets. Offer not valid for $20 Saturday Family Matinee tickets
07 December 2008
PRIVATE PARTY WITH FREE DRINKS<< no brainer folks!!!!!
When:Friday, December 19, 2008
6 pm - 11 pm
Where: Sin Sin and The Leopard Lounge
248 E 5th Street
New York, NY 10003
Damage, FREE FREE AND FREE!!!
Nearest Transit: Astor Place (6)
2nd Ave-Houston St (F, V)
8th St-Broadway (R, W)
RSVP a MUST.....the bar is closed to the public during these hours so RSVP to get on the list. RSVP to aka.whitleygillbert@gmail.com
*note* I will only be responsible for the first 20-30 people after that there are no guarntees.
This year it will be even better. David Greene's New InTown group. Lyndon's Happy Hour Group and several other popular groups will be joining us. (
Just like last year we will be giving out boxes of cool santa hats. (about 100 hats, they will go fast). Besides the hats we will have not only have the Leopard lounge, but also the Sin Sin Lounge, 2 entire floors. FREE ADMISSION with ONE FULL HOUR FREE OPEN VODKA BAR. The place will be closed to the public so please RSVP, strict list at the door.
We will do the open bar from 8-9pm, so come early and stay late. Smoke some Hooka, dance, order some eats, or just chill with your new friends.
Party starts at 6PM till 11pm, after that the public will be allowed in, but we can obviously remain and will. DJ Music on both floors!
Our very own DJ Retro will play the best of: House music, Techno , Top 40 and of course a few Xmas jams. By the way Freddy loves his VODKA & TONIC. Hint: Get him a drink, Im sure he will play your favorite jam as long as it fits the format or his taste ;)
Some Of The Best ANF Short Films of 2008
Where: NY PERKS
193 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Between Warren & Baltic Street, Brooklyn NY
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm
Screening starts at 7:20pm
Specials: Happy hour from 6:30pm – 8:30pm-$5.00 drink specials-$6 wings special
Damage: Suggested donation: $5
ANF Short Film Collective Presents:
Back By Popular Demand
Come out and celebrate these two outstanding short films that depict a real side of life, while evoking strong emotions using edgy story lines filled with controversy, lust and overindulgence.
"Parked"
Directed by Sonny Arthur
A serendipitous take of five parked cars in and around the city of Chicago, interweaving the strange tales of their passengers and causing a domino effect that leads all parties involved to the scene of a kamikaze bank heist.
"What A Difference"
Directed by Nikki Bates
Angela is a woman used to getting everything, money, jewelry, men and whatever she desires. However, on one day in Harlem, she faces the music of her own existence. This is a well told story of a woman's journey back to reality.
"Parked" and "What A Different" are currently nominated as ANF Best Shorts of 2008.
SAVE THE DATE!!!!! Holiday Network Mixer - Toy Drive!!
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Where: Private locale told only to those who RSVP, hit my email: aka.whitleygillbert@gmail.com
Damage: Admission Free for those that bring and donate an Educational Toy or Gift
(Age 3 yrs -11yrs)
Details: 12th Annual Holiday Network Mixer -Toy Drive &
N. Y .S. E Salute to Professional People of Color
This event has a selective guest list, honestly I was lucky to get the chance to post this to my readers. This is an EXCLUSIVE party of NYC's elite black professionals. Please email me if you wish to addend so that I can add you to my guest list, ty
Honorees:
Arthur Chien/ Assignment Reporter (CW 11 News)
Bernadette Stanis/ Actress-Author
Carolina Leid/Assignment Reporter (WABC CH7 Eyewitness News Team)
Dallas Lee Bell /Professional Networking Advocate
Lenny Green/ Radio Personality (WRKS- 98.7 Kiss Fm)
Lisa Evers/Assignment Reporter (Fox News – Host Hot 97)
Maria Davis/AIDS Activist
Ralph Carter/Actor-Youth Activist
Ti-Hua Chang/ Investigative Reporter (My 9 News)
Valon Beasley/Entrepreneur
RSVP A Must at professionalsinc@aol.com
Admission Free for those that bring and donate an Educational Toy or Gift
(Age 3 yrs -11yrs)
More details and additional information to follow!!!!!
Black Singles Old School Holiday Dance Party & 1st Annual Toys for Tots Drive
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
6 pm to 1 am
Where: 40/40 CLUB
6 W 25th St
New York, NY 10010
212-832-4040
Damage: Bring a toy
How to find us: "Giving out roses to all the women entering our dance party...."
BLACK SINGLES MAGAZINE ANNUAL HOLIDAY OLD SCHOOL DANCE PARTY AND 1ST ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
MUSIC BY: DJ CARLTON TNT
COST: FREE ALL NIGHT BUT REQUESTING EVERYONE TO BRING A TOY TO GIVE BACK TO CHILDREN LESS UNFORTUNATE THIS CHRISTMAS. ALL TOYS WILL BE DONATED TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND A CHILDRENS SHELTER. REQUESTING TOYS VALUED AROUND $10.00 FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12.
EVENT HIGHTLIGHTS
TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE (FOR EACH TOY DONATED RECEIVE ONE RAFFLE TICKET)
Free rose to the first 100 ladies
Happy Hour Specials from 6PM TO 8PM
Complimentary appetizers while it last from 6pm to 7pm
Old school hip hop & R & B classics
Sadie Hawkins Hour (Women Ask Men to Dance)
Tribute to our Chicago Steppers hosted by our special guest
December Birthday Celebrations (CALL US TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY)
24 HOUR EVENT LINE CALL 718-993-2999
30 November 2008
Monthly Networking
When: Dec 11, 2008
Where: G BAR & LOUNGE
575 Grand Concourse (NEAR 149TH STREET)
Bronx, NY 10451
718-402-6996
DIRECTIONS: 2,4,5 TRAINS TO 149TH STREET AND GRAND CONCONCOURSE
Come experience the ultimate networking experience mixed with a live jazz set at our Professional Second Thursdays at the G BAR & LOUNGE IN THE BRONX. Join us for a very special private (RSVP is a must to sit down and have dinner) affair on December 11, 2008. This professionals mixer will be joined by other professionals from the New York area. This will be an exclusive Afterwork Meet and Greet Networking Mixer you would not want to miss.
Escape your work week to mix, mingle and unwind at this premiere networking event on December 11, 2008 from 6pm to 11pm at the G BAR & LOUNGE. Five hours of jazz, networking and mingling.
Black Singles Magazine Professional Second Thursdays featuring our famous Afterwork Meet and Greet Networking Mixer is ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships as well as socializing with co-workers and friends. This networking event provides a great opportunity to interact with attorneys, accountants, bankers, consultants, doctors, entrepreneurs, human resource specialists, politicians and more. It's never too late to start building social and professional relationships. You could meet your next client, customer or partner at our next After Work Networking Mixer. There will be drink specials available so put down the briefcase and enjoy a memorable evening.
Bring plenty of business cards. There are many business professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to meet each other to build their businesses or expand their networks and here is your opportunity. Keep in mind at our Professional Second Thursdays you can Promote your Business, Products or Services, Meet other Professionals, Find Mentors, Meet Entrepreneurs and Find Business leads and referrals.
25 November 2008
Toys and Drinks?? Yup!!!
When: December 12, 2008
Where: NY PERKS
193 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 237-2901
Damage: Free(bring a toy for children ages 3-11)
Come and bring in the holiday with Us!!
ActNow Foundation, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Epsilon Chapter and NY Perks invite you to Our Annual Extravaganza & Toy Drive
PLEASE BRING A TOY - all toys will be donated to area churches in the Ft Greene & Bedford-Stuyvesant
Black Professionals In The City December Meetup
When: December 11, 2008
Where:Moomia Bar & Lounge
157 Lafayette Street
Between Howard and Grand streets
New York, NY 10013
Damage: Free
Black Professionals In The City is revisiting Moomia for our November networking mixer!
Come on out lets meet, mingle, share info and network over a few cocktails! First timers are encourage to come out and meet the other members. If you remember the FUN we use to have at Moomia you won't want to miss this event!
BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS (if you don't have business cards bring whatever medium works best for you).
This should be a good meetup, so we encourage everyone to attend and make some new connections. Spread the word, bring a smile and enough business cards.
Directions:
Subway
take any of the following trains N,Q,4,6,J,M,Z to Canal st. station. Then walk 2 blocks up through Lafayette street towards Midtown.
By car:
From Brooklyn: Cross Brooklyn Bridge, exit on Center st. Turn left on Kenmare street then turn left on Lafayette street
03 November 2008
FREE ELECTION WATCH PARTY
Where: Providence Restaurant/lounge
When: November 4, 2008 6:30
Damage: IT'S FREE!!!!!!!!!!
I've been researching all over NYC for a great election day party that caters to a young(or not-so-young lol) educated, sophisticated and cultured professional crowd. Well...we got a winner with Young Professionals United for Change! And of the best part is: IT"S FREEEE!!
Howard Univ
Harvard Univ
Yale Univ
Columbia Unv
NYU
Kevin Powell and other young NYC political figures...
and the list goes...
This viewing party is guaranteed to fill up fast so PLEASE click on the link below and rsvp TODAY! http://www.yp4c.org/... ( p.s. The website will ask you for a "referred by" name. You don't have to fill in a name...but if you feel compelled ...lol...you were referred by JI GROUP )
New York Mixed Race Election Night Party
Where: Olive Tree Cafe (above The Comedy Center)
117 MacDougal St
New York, NY 10012
212-254-3480
When: November 4, 2008. The event is scheduled to start around 8:30 and they don't take reservations, so please show up as early as possible to help stake out some space (I'll be there by 7pm).
Damage: There’s no cover charge at the Olive Tree; however there will be a $10.00 food or drink minimum per person at the tables (come have dinner!)
Whatever your political affiliations, this is going to be a HUGE night. And whatever way it falls out, the incoming presidential families will both be multi-racial (McCain does have an adopted Bangladeshi daughter afterall). So all in all, it's going to be a pretty exciting night for us to either celebrate or commiserate.
Along with the theme of big milestones, we'd also like to recognize and celebrate the group's 1 year anniversary! We have had a lot of great events this year and I have seen a lot of great connections made. And now that the summer is over, we'll be picking things up again with some new ideas (stay tuned for info on an upcoming book club/discussion session with author). But first, let's get things started with a party.
Hopefully a Saturday Obama Celebration. Spring Street NYC
Boxing watch party @ the 40/40 only $10
When:
November 8, 2008
Where: 40/40 club NYC
Damage $10 at the door or $100 to watch it @ MSG
SINGLE LADIES??? HELLOOOOOO MEN GALORE!!!
Welcome to Black Singles Magazine 1st boxing meetup night at 40/40 Club. If you want to see the fight live then you must purchase tickets at Madison Square Garden. But if you want to see the fight for $10.00 then show up at the 40/40 Club on November 8, 2008. No need to complain about men not being there. There will more then plenty of men watching the fight. Men could get loud at times watching a fight like this but it's all good and fun. Drink specials will be available before and during the fight.
29 October 2008
Black Professionals In The City November networking mixer
Date: November 13, 2009 @ 7pm
Location:Libation
137 Ludlow Street (between Rivington & Stanton Street)
New York, NY 10002
Come on out lets meet, mingle, share info and network over a few cocktails! First timers are encourage to come out and meet the other members. You won't want to miss this event!
BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS (if you don't have business cards bring whatever medium works best for you).
Libation is a cool three level lounge in the Lower East village. Libation is a destination spot that sets the standard for New York City nightlife—its warm, opulent interiors and contemporary, award-winning design sets the perfect ambiance for even the most discerning individual’s desires.
The following specials ends at 10pm
Happy Hour Specials
FOR THE LADIES:
$2 Cosmos
$2 Champagne
FOR THE MEN:
$3 Bud & Bud Lites Drafts
Black Singles Magazine Presents Professional SECOND Thursdays at THE G BAR & LOUNGE
Location:
G BAR & LOUNGE
575 Grand Concourse (NEAR 149TH STREET)
Bronx, NY 10451
718-402-6996
DIRECTIONS: 2,4,5 TRAINS TO 149TH STREET AND GRAND CONCONCOURSE
Come experience the ultimate networking experience at our Professional Second Thursdays at the G BAR & LOUNGE IN THE BRONX. Join us for a very special private (RSVP is a must) affair on November 13, 2008. This professionals mixer will be joined by other hundreds of other professionals from the New York area. Also invited professional groups are listed below. This will be an exclusive Afterwork Meet and Greet Networking Mixer you would not want to miss.Other networks joining us are as follows...
Facebook Black Professionals
Linkedin Black Professionals
Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network
Various Blogspot.com Black Professionals
Black Writers Guild of America
and more networks to added soon...
New York Premier...A Good Day To Be Black and Sexy
- Location
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265 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
347.274.0563
Admission $10.00
For advance tickets go to - actnowproduction.org
More info go to info@actnowproduction.org or 347-274-0563
A perfect day indeed! In a daring and sexy film debut, Dennis Dortch offers us a rarely seen view into the myths and truths of Black sexuality. An Official Selection at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, six intertwined skits show men and women in Los Angeles exploring desire, sex and love. Captured with a raw, unflinching eye, these gritty snapshots of urban pillow talk offer a rare, voyeuristic glimpse of black love and sexuality.
There will be a Q & A after the screening with the director
Black and Male in America: A Town Hall Meeting
Location:Lafayette Presbyterian Church
85 South Oxford Street, at the corner of Lafayette
Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, New York
moderated by CNN's SOLEDAD O'BRIEN,
critically acclaimed journalist of CNN's "Black in America" Series
The program will feature a conversation with contributors to The Black Male
Handbook: A Blueprint for Life
LASANA HOTEP, Founder of Hotep Consultants
JEFF JOHNSON, Host of BET's "Truth with Jeff Johnson"
BYRON HURT, Award-winning filmmaker, writer, activist, lecturer
RYAN MACK, President of Optimum Capital Management
KENDRICK B. NATHANIEL, Mentor/Youth Advocate
ANDRAE L. BROWN, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clark College;
Co-Director, Affinity Counseling Group
WILLIAM JELANI COBB, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Spelman College
MICHAEL SCOTT JONES, Photographer/Multimedia Producer
NO RSVP needed, but seating is on a first-come basisLafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, at 85 South Oxford Street, between Fulton Street and Lafayette Avenue.
By Subway
Take the Brooklyn-bound local C to Lafayette Avenue. Exit at the South Oxford Street stair exit. Make a right and continue on South Oxford Street. The entrance to ALP is on the right, in the middle of the block.
Take the M, N, Q, R, W, 2, 3, 4, 5 or LIRR to Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street stop. Exit at Hanson Place. Walk up Hanson Place to South Oxford Street. Make left onto South Oxford Street. The entrance to ALP is on the right, in the middle of the block.
Take the G to Fulton Street. Walk two (2) blocks up Lafayette Street to South Oxford Street. Make a right onto South Oxford Street. The entrance to ALP is on the left, in the middle of the block.
The 40/40 Club hosts an election watch and celebration for Barrack Obama
- Location
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6 W 25th St
New York, NY 10010
212-832-4040How to find us
"I WILL BE IN THE ESPN ROOM WATCHING THE ELECTIONS AND MOVIES..."
Vote Barrack Obama on Tuesday November 4, 2008 and come join us for a celebration that promises to be the ultimate victory party of a lifetime.
BLACK SINGLES MAGAZINE WILL BE HOSTING A ELECTION WATCH PARTY AND CELEBRATION PARTY TO CELEBRATE THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BARACK OBAMA. THIS IS ONE EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS.
OBAMA CAMPAIGN ORGANIZERS: Campaign organizers who would like to invite their volunteers to this event as a Volunteer Thank You Party are more than welcome to join us. If you have a large volunteer group coming, simply call/text 347-581-5016 to give us a heads up that you are coming.
WE WILL ALSO SHOW TWO INDEPENDENT SHORT FILMS TO COMPLIMENT THIS BEAUTIFUL EVENING.
"This is being done entirely as a gift to my fans. The only return any of us are hoping for is the largest turnout of young voters ever at the polls in November." - Michael Moore
Many have heard of the alleged voting irregularities that occurred during the presidential elections of 2000 and 2004. Until now, these incidents have gone under-reported and are commonly written-off as insignificant rumors or unintentional mishaps resulting from an overburdened election system.
American Blackout chronicles the recurring patterns of voter disenfranchisement from Florida 2000 to Ohio 2004 while following the story of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. McKinney not only took an active role
investigating these election debacles, but has found herself in the middle of her own after publicly questioning the Bush Administration about the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Featuring: Congressional members: John Conyers, John Lewis, Stephanie Tubbs-Jones, Bernie Sanders and jounalists Greg Palast and Bob Fitrakis.
another Halloween option
Get your costumes ready!!! Get ready to get your dance on!!!! Let's celebrate Halloween Style!!!!!
The Freaks Come Out on HALLOWEEN NIGHT!!!
October 31, 2008
Get your freaky friends, best costume and dancing shoes together and let's
join the 98.7 KISS FM FAMILY AT
THE SHADOW NIGHT CLUB
229 West 28th St, NYC
and get your halloween Party on at the KISS FM Masquerade Ball
It's going to be a party like no other - circus actcs, costume competition,
Lenny Green's sexy lounge with sexy models...and MUCH MUCH MORE!
Don't miss it!!
Mixing by DJ Chuck Chillout with Fred "Bugsy" Buggs broadcasting live!
The music will be hot ALL NIGHT LONG as KOOL DJ RED ALERT and all the KISS Mixmasters lay it down on the ones and twos!
JUST ADDED!
THE ORIGINAL SUGAR HILL GANG featuring Master Gee and Wonder Mike
Doors open at 9:00 PM!!!
Angela Davis @ Cooper Union FREE!!
Angela Davis @ Cooper Union this Thursday!!!
In her lecture, Davis will link the concept of abolition democracy to questions of global politics. What does it mean that the prison-industrial-complex, often led by U.S. corporations, is expanding globally? What are the connections between the rapid expansion of prison
industries and the military-industrial-complex (as it was named in the 1950s)? What global forces contribute to the exploitation of peoples in different parts of the world? How can feminists and other advocates for democracy connect their movements around the world?
On October 30, we will learn what visions of another possible world?one of freedom, justice and democracy?are offered by these movements and by Davis?s long experience as both an activist and a scholar.