Essence Music Festival 2010

The Essence Music Festival 2010 will be held in New Orleans, LA – July 2 -4, 2010. This year’s line up of performers will included:

Janet Jackson
Alicia Keys
Mary J. Blige
Gladys Knight
Earth, Wind and Fire
LL Cool J
Monica
Keri Hilson
Jill Scott
Trey Songz
Raphael Saadiq
Charlie Wilson
DJ Soul Sister
Arrested Development
De La Soul
Joe
Mary Mary
Ruben Studdard
Chrisette Michele

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Memorial Day Miami 2010 Recap

In one word, WOW! The year’s Memorial Day Weekend in Miami was one of the best I have experienced since its inception. From cruises to clubs, from cars to stars, there was literally something for everyone. I was especially impressed with the amount of women that were in attendance. Although I did not do a survey, there sure seemed like more women than men on the strip this year. There were several club events that delivered a good show, but the hottest event this year had to be Miami Nice’s All White Party Cruise. There were not as many celebrities walking around, but we did spot Shawty Lo, Fabolous, D. Wade and Waka Flocka Flame.

The average temperature was 92 degrees, so you know the beach was full of action. The sand was full of young black people from 7th to 12th and Ocean Drive. I met quite a few beautiful women from Atlanta, Virginia, Houston, Philly, New York, San Francisco and Tennessee. Smiles, laughter, bbq, football in the sand, jet skis, beautiful people and even occasional nudity was all to be seen and heard.

I have to commend Miami Beach police department for the way they handled their duties. Other cities could learn something from their approach to crowd control. There was no ’show of force’ to give the impression that the City was under siege. Just patrolling men and women with pleasant demeanors walking through the crowd or on bicycles. There is no need to come across as angry because the visitors pick up on that vibe and then it becomes an unpleasant experience for everyone.

Thanks to all my friends who I hung out with this weekend. I have not stayed awake for 24 hours in a few years, but it was worth it. I had a blast.

See you next year!!

Best of the Best 2010

Bicentennial Park, Miami Fl
Sunday MAY 30th, 2010

It’s right around the corner
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Make sure you waste no time in getting your tickets at the
Early Bird Price there is only 10 DAYS til the CONCERT
$54 before May 29th 2010 more after!!

Best of the Best events will start early this year:
Friday, May 28 2010- Official Welcome Party @ Opium Hardrock
Saturday, May 29, 2010- B.O.T.B All White Pool Party @ the Deauville Beach Resort
Sunday, May 30, 2010- The party doesn’t end after B.O.T.B!
Official B.O.T.B After Party @ MIA
Monday, May 31, 2010- New York VS Miami @ Mansion

BCR 2010 – A ghost town

Daytona Beach is a ghost town. No BCR signage and the hotels are empty. The once grand event that was BCR has rode off into the sunset. It’s a shame that Black College Reunion has dwindled to nothing, due to the of lack of support by the City of Daytona. From the complaints of noise from local residents to the occasional violence BCR has always had strong opposition. True, there have been isolated incidents of trouble at these events, but when you have 200 to 300,000 people in one area there are bound to be some bad apples. Instead of focusing on the majority of the crowd – The media, the city government and the residents used the negative factors to fuel their hatred for this event. Instead of living with blinders on, true leaders would be looking at the big picture. In a time where city governments around the country are laying off employees and cutting back on services, the top brass should be trying to exercise all avenues for revenue. This is short sighted planning. Everything that is here today is not guaranteed tomorrow. Depending on the NASCAR season to fuel Daytona’s budget for the year is reckless. To expect tourist to spend their vacations in an area with older hotels that have not been remodeled or update in years in silly. To bank on visitors coming to a beach that has increased their entry fees while reducing the lifeguard staff is laughable.

A major reason older businesses fail is from operating with a “Business as usual” attitude. Philosophies that worked 50 years ago will most likely be outdated. In the information age, ideas and processes die even faster. That being said, the City of Daytona needs to rethink, retool and reinvent itself. It IS possible to satisfy the residents and bring in millions in revenue at the same time.

Who suffers from demise of BCR? The businesses.

Daytona Beach is an aging city, from the residents to the hotels on the strip. What incentives are available to business owners to renovate? Why pour millions into repairs or renovations for rooms that are at 20 percent occupancy year round? Where is the money going to come from to pay the city’s employees? Property tax? Hotel tax? Sales tax? All of these revenue streams are drying up with foreclosures and the reduction of tourist dollars to the area.

This snowballing effect is based on old school thinking and older residents who will not be living there much longer.

…The ghost of BCR is watching and waiting to be revived.

How to get BET Spring Bling 2010 tickets

Short and sweet…

To request tickets visit: http://106andpark.com/springblingcasting

Good Luck Fam!

Freaknik Atlanta 2010??

There has been some SERIOUS buzz going around about Freaknik 2010 in Atlanta. Although the promoters of this event have created a huge following, the facts do no support what they are saying. The promoter’s website promote this event as if it was cleared by the City of Atlanta. As of today, they have not been issued any permits by the city. The mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed has gone on the record saying:

“It’s not my intention for the city to be supportive of it,” Reed said.

When asked about a PG version:

“No. And ‘no G’ version.” Reed answered. “I think we have too many challenges in the public safety space to deploy those kind of resources around a program or an event that is not well run or well managed.”

There you have it. Athough the idea of bringing back such an iconic event back to life is fantastic, it will not become a reality without going through the proper channels. If you are interested in finding out more about this event check out the promoter’s website.

Memorial Day Miami 2010

Memorial Day Miami 2010 a/k/a/ Urban Week Week 2010 will take place May 27 – May 31, 2010, on the sunny beaches of South Beach ( Miami Beach, FL ). Last year saw a slight reduction in the crowd size, but it was the largest black event of 2009.

Where should I stay for Memorial Day Miami 2010?

The area where all the haps happen is: Lincoln Road to 5th Street (North to South) and from Ocean Drive to Washington Avenue (East to West). There are some historic Art Deco themed hotels on Ocean Drive, these hotels will have you in the middle of the action the entire weekend. They fill up quickly, but don’t worry – Any hotel in Downtown Miami or on Collins Avenue up to 41st Street will have you close enough.

Details of artists, club specials and more coming soon.

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Become a fan of Black College Reunion on FACEBOOK to get updates on Memorial Day Miami 2010 as they become available.

Official dates of Black College Reunion 2010

The official dates are March 19 – 21, 2010. Verified with the City of Daytona, which is a welcomed change. Last year (2009) BCR wasn’t even on Daytona Beach’s event calendar.

BET’s Spring Bling 2010 Information

Official Update:

BET’s 2010 Spring Bling concert will be held on Singer Island, which is part of Riviera Beach, FL. The dates: April 9 – 11, 2010.

To request tickets visit: http://106andpark.com/springblingcasting

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The Sprite Stepoff

Fraternity and sorority step teams from across the country are competing for a piece of our $1.5 million prize pool, and a place in history. Find your favorite teams, and see who’s battling it out for a national championship title!

For tickets visit: http://spritestepoff.cadence-inc.com/showevents.aspx

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