THE SOUL LIST

EVENT CALENDAR

IN CONCERT - ON STAGE

LOCAL UPCOMING EVENTS

WHERE'S THE PARTY AT

MORE JAZZ

MORE BLUES

US BLACK EXPOS

IN CONCERT - ON STAGE

Jazz Up Your Friday Nights

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ, 85008

Ullman Terrace

Members: $14 / General Public: $20

Enjoy evenings surrounded by desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley's premier musicians.

Fridays, March - May: 7 - 9 p.m.

March 5 - Nina Curri and the King Snakes/ Jazz-Blues

March 12 - Solomon Douglas Quartet / Jazz-Big Band

March 19 - Big Pete Pearson / Blues-Boogie-Soul

April 2 - Hot Club of Phoenix / Acoustic-Swing-Jazz

April 9 - Pete Pancrazi / Jazz Guitar-Bossa Nova

April 16 - Fuerza Caribe / Latin Jazz-Salsa-Mambo

April 30 - Huneybrown / Jazz-R&B-Blues

May 7 - Dave Riley and the Juke Joint Blues Band / Blues

May 14 - The Del Rayz / Blues-Boogie-Jazz

May 21 - Cinco de Moio / Latin Jazz-Lounge

May 28 - Dennis Rowland/ Jazz-R&B-Soul

Fridays, June: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

June 4 - Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns / R&B-Soul-Jazz

June 11 - Junction 10 / Western Swing & Blues

June 18 - The Jump Back Brothers / Roots-Blues

June 25 - Big Nick and the Gila Monsters / Chicago Blues-Americana

Programming subject to change.

To Purchase Tickets:

• Order online at dbg.org

• Call 480-481-8188 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday

• Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

JAZZ IN CONCERT - ASU KERR

Visit Jazz in AZ online at: www.jazzinaz.org

Sunday Concerts – 3:00 PM

Wednesday Concerts – 7:30 PM

ASU KERR BOX OFFICE: 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (Off Rose Ln. – South of The Borgata.)

ASU Gammage Box Office: (480) 965-3434

ASU Kerr Box Office: (480) 596-2660

http://www.asukerr.com/more/jazz_in_concert.shtml

GUEST ARTIST - ASU KERR

Visit Jazz in AZ online at: www.jazzinaz.org

ASU KERR BOX OFFICE: 6110 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (Off Rose Ln. – South of The Borgata.)

ASU Gammage Box Office: (480) 965-3434

ASU Kerr Box Office: (480) 596-2660

http://www.asukerr.com/

BLACK THEATRE TROUPE

THE BLACK THEATRE TROUPE 2009-2010 SEASON

A Lesson Before Dying by Romulus Linney

February 18-28, 2010

By the end of this powerful adaptation of Ernest J. Gaines' prize-winning novel, someone is going to die and at least some one is going to learn something.

A young man is to be executed for a murder he probably didn't commit.

But in Louisiana in 1948 the question is not whether or not young Jefferson will be executed but how he will face his fate.

This is a story of inevitability, not surprise.

One Mo’ Time Conceived by Vernel Bagneris

April 22-May 2, 2010

This spirited musical revue brings back the great era of Black vaudeville by recreating one night at the Lyric Theatre in New Orleans.

This is the storied theater where jazz legends like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson often appeared.

It is also very much a tribute to the dances and dancers of the time.

Your feet will start tapping, your fingers will start snapping and you will soon be rockin’ in the rafters and dancin' in the aisles.

Contact:

David J. Hemphill

david@blacktheatretroupe.org

602-258-8128

Box Office

Telephone - 602 254-2151

Email - boxoffice@blacktheatretroupe.org

Fax - 602 889-5286

website: http://www.blacktheatretroupe.org

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[*] National Council of Negro Women Meeting 2nd Sat

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National Council of Negro Women

Metropolitan Sun Section

Invites you to come visit with us , every 2nd Saturday of the month.

Located at the Hilton Suites Hotel. 10 Thomas Rd. Phoenix. 1:30 pm.

NCNW supports Community Based initiatives affecting women of Color and their Families.

Founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune a distinguished educator.

Join the many women making a difference in our Communities.

For information call 520-316-9231 or e-mail ncnwmetrosun@yahoo.com

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[*] Arizona's Black Pages

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Arizona's Black Pages -

The number one resource of the Black Community FREE Directory Assistance

602 230-8161

Subscribe for only $10 per year.

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[*] DJ's, VJ's, Production Tool Engineers, Seeking To Hire

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Friends and Family; we are hiring currently here in the US. Not only Phoneix AZ.

If you have talent in DJ'ing or VJ'ing please respond to this AD and 520-940-6844.

Visit www.prodjschool.com for more information

Seeking Other Skills:

- Video Editing [Final Cut, Adobe Premiere]

- Studio Tools [Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools]

- Audio Web Podcasting

Current Trainers & We Are Growing:

- VJ|DJ unKnown [Covers AZ]

- DJ Ethan Stone | DJ Benthere [Covers CA]

- DJ Skyzoo [Covers TX]

- DJ KaraokeKing [Covers TN]

Options:

1. We are seeking trainers

2. We are seeking students that would like to learn to become a DJ or Video DJ

3. We are seeking to train students to become trainers and join our staff

HERE IS THE PROOF THIS SKILL IN VJing HAS TAKEN ME INTERNATIONAL!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckoBcxIHbw

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[*] Jazz Up Your Friday Nights : JAZZ IN THE GARDEN MAR - JUNE

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Jazz Up Your Friday Nights

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ, 85008

Ullman Terrace

Members: $14 / General Public: $20

Enjoy evenings surrounded by desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley's premier musicians.

Fridays, March - May: 7 - 9 p.m.

March 5 - Nina Curri and the King Snakes/ Jazz-Blues

March 12 - Solomon Douglas Quartet / Jazz-Big Band

March 19 - Big Pete Pearson / Blues-Boogie-Soul

April 2 - Hot Club of Phoenix / Acoustic-Swing-Jazz

April 9 - Pete Pancrazi / Jazz Guitar-Bossa Nova

April 16 - Fuerza Caribe / Latin Jazz-Salsa-Mambo

April 30 - Huneybrown / Jazz-R&B-Blues

May 7 - Dave Riley and the Juke Joint Blues Band / Blues

May 14 - The Del Rayz / Blues-Boogie-Jazz

May 21 - Cinco de Moio / Latin Jazz-Lounge

May 28 - Dennis Rowland/ Jazz-R&B-Soul

Fridays, June: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

June 4 - Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns / R&B-Soul-Jazz

June 11 - Junction 10 / Western Swing & Blues

June 18 - The Jump Back Brothers / Roots-Blues

June 25 - Big Nick and the Gila Monsters / Chicago Blues-Americana

Programming subject to change.

To Purchase Tickets:

• Order online at dbg.org

• Call 480-481-8188 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday

• Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Dining Options

Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events provides a chef-attended food station featuring weekly

specials for an additional charge. The Patio Café will also be open with food for purchase from the daily café menu.

Cash bar and wine flights are available with the opportunity to purchase wine by the bottle.

More Information

Doors open at 6 p.m. / In case of rain, concert will be held in Dorrance Hall.

Concert venue is open seating only. Limited tickets available. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

For ten or more tickets, please call 480-481-8104 for a group discount.

No refunds or exchanges on ticket(s) purchased. No outside food, beverage or alcohol allowed.

Guests must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted.

No exceptions. Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present.

Sponsored in part by: Pourmasters, Scoop Factory, Hotel San Carlos.

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[*] Young Professionals Communications Committee Meeting May 20

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Next meeting Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6pm

and held at the Greater Phoenix Urban League: 1402 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Changed: Dear Professionals,

Please join us May 20, 2010 at 6pm for a professional development workshop

designed to help individuals finance his/her financial future. Our guest speaker

is Laya Gavin, VP of Investments Financial Advisor for Chase Investments Service Corp.

Please come out, bring a friend, and learn about Financial Goal Setting and the

different types of Financial Professionals available to help you!

Please RSVP by replying to this email or email yp@gphxul.org

When Thu May 20 6pm – 7pm Mountain Time - Arizona

Where Greater Phoenix Urban League Office

Young Professionals Communications Committee

Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals

http://www.gphxulyp.org

http://twitter.com/gphxulyp

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1911515

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Greater-Phoenix-Urban-League-Young-Professionals/78683585840

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) is an auxiliary organization

dedicated to bringing the next generation of leaders into the Urban League movement.

To learn more about the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals, visit us at www.gphxulyp.org.

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[*] Celebrate the Success of 2010 Positively Powerful Women Award Recipients May 21

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Celebrate the Success of 2010 Positively Powerful Women Award Recipients

The 3rd annual "Positively Powerful Women Celebrate!" Awards Luncheon

and Recipients' Panel will be Friday, May 21st at the Ritz-Carlton,

Phoenix, Arizona from 11:30AM T0 2PM. The event is open to the public

and families. Tickets are $75. click here to register.

Please join us as we honor three exceptional and diverse servant

leaders.

Angela Curley, Manager Corporate Diversity and Inclusion, Henkel North

America selected as the first Positively Powerful Corporate Executive

Award Recipient for leadership in diversity initiatives and significant

contributions to the growth of minority and women owned business as well

as her service on nonprofit boards.

Debbie Paine, Executive Director, Arts & Business Council of Greater

Phoenix as the first Positively Powerful Nonprofit Executive Award

Recipient for her vision and programs that bring together art, artists,

and businesses as well as her organization's "Business On Board" program

that prepares diverse executives to serve and lead boards of directors.

Lorena Valencia, President/CEO, Reliance Wire & Cable?, the Positively

Powerful Woman Entrepreneur Award Recipient for her multi-million dollar

business success and leadership of nonprofit organizations especially

The Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council. She is the

GCMSDC Council MBEIC Chair and national MBE co-chair of the upcoming

National MSDC Convention.

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[*] AKA-FIBC - 2010 Community Health Forum Register May 1, May 22

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AKA-FIBC - 2010 Community Health Forum

Africans & African Americans Managing Your Health: “Taking Personal Responsibility”

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Delta Beta Omega Chapter

In Partnership with the First Institutional Baptist Church

Charles Drew & Support Group Ministries

Presents:

The 2010 Community Health Conference Forum

Registration Is Required

Registration Deadline is May 1, 2010

Register online at www.aka-dbo.org

Or Call 877-AKA-1908

DATE: Saturday, May 22, 2010

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: First Institutional Baptist Church

1141 E. Jefferson Street

Phoenix, AZ 85034

Admission: Free – Lunch Will Be Provided

Keynote Speakers:

* Dr. Paul Underwood, MD, Medical Director, Boston Scientific

* Dr. Caleb Gilchrist, US Congress Health Committee Reform Office

Morning Speaker: Dr. Paul Underwood, MD “Africans & African-Americans Healthcare Issues”

Afternoon Speaker: Dr. Caleb Gilchrist “Understanding America’s Health Care Reform”

Conference Workshops:

* Planning for the Future: Long Term Care, Living Wills & Trusts,

Hospice care, Funeral & Burial Expenses – Speaker: Susan Hall

* Healthy Eating: Diet & Nutrition – Speaker: Dr. Jackie Hunter

* Physical Activity & Your Heart – Speaker: Dr. Wes Hunter

* Managing Stress in Difficult Times – Speaker: Dr. Gene James

* Caring for the Caregiver – Speakers: Dr. Eugene Stevens & Dr. LaVern Tarkington

* HIV & AIDS – Speaker: Kathy Donner

* Spiritual Aspects of Physical and Emotional Health – Speaker: Rev. Ricky Hicks

* Communicating With Your Health Care Provider – Panel

* African Health Workshop – Speaker: TBA

For more information: Please call Petra McCraw at 623-826-2711

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[*] Annual Magic Mountain Getaway & Gospel Concert June 12

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Bradley Group & Smoove Connections

presents…..

Annual Magic Mountain- Six Flags Getaway

featuring Gospel Artists

Fred Hammond & James Fortune & FIYA

What:

Annual Magic Mountain Six Flags, California Getaway

When:

June 12, 2010

(Out & Back - No Over Night Stay)

Cost:

$125 per person

Includes:

Luxury Tour Bus (Round Trip)

All Day Park Pass

Gospel Concert featuring Fred Hammond & James Fortune & FIYA

Contact:

Smoove Connections - 623-910-4797 and/or email: smooveconnections@yahoo.com

Bradley Group - 602-455-6141

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[*] Deja's Deja'vu Salon and Spa Health and Wellness Expo Oct 2

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Hello my name is Yaounde Hill

I am the CEO of Deja's Deja'vu Salon and Spa

this is a new business development that is coming to Arizona.

We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of African Americans within the Phoenix

metro area by enhancing educational and economic opportunities for all

We take an active leadership role in helping minority youth become contributing,

competitive, and valued members of society.

On Saturday, October, 2nd 2010 Deja's Deja'vu will be hosting their 1st annual

Rock Da' Runway Health and Wellness Expo, which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center from 10am-7pm

This will be a community partnership event. Although all ethnic backgrounds are welcome to attend our main

target is the minority families in the valley, and other surrounding areas.

Our mission is to empower,encourage,and educate individuals and families to take care of their health

in all aspects, i.e., eating, exercising, finances and medical.

This event will encourage preventative measures to stay healthy and encourage exercise and

healthy eating habits. We will be soliciting the top professionals in health gurus, authors,

fitness trainers, and chefs to have workshops throughout the day. This event is geared to total

wellness for the total family.

I will like to encourage all to attend this event at no cost admission is free!

I will also like to inform there will be over 200 booths available for rent starting at 500.

This will be a great opportunity for you to promote your business and or services to the

community as well as educate,empower and encourage,today's youth and young adults about

the importance of education,health and or finances and it's road that lead to successful way of living.

This will be an all-day event that I will like to encourage you to attend

for more information on booth rental please contact me at the following:

yaoundehill@hotmail.com

(480) 614-9818

Thank you

Sincerely

Yaounde Hill

Ms.Resse

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[*] 7th Annual Black Midwives & Healers Conference Oct 8-10

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SAVE THE DATE

International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) presents:

7th Annual Black Midwives & Healers Conference

“Weaving the Cultural Traditions of Midwifery”

October 8-10, 2010

Hilton Long Beach, CA

This year’s conference theme is, “Weaving the Cultural Traditions of Midwifery”

offering cultural traditions that midwives can embrace to reduce health inequities

in the Black community and to reduce infant morbidity and mortality.

Our banquet keynote speaker is Grammy Award winner, Erykah Badu, who will discuss

the benefits of natural birth and breastfeeding. We invite all those who support

these goals to attend this year’s conference: midwives, physicians, nurses, doulas,

childbirth educators, lactation consultants, and researchers.

Go to www.ICTCmidwives.org for more information, registration, and updates.

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[*] PHOENIX ART SCENE

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* Artlink Phoenix Art Detour/First Fridays: http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/

* Arizona Commission on The Arts: http://www.azarts.gov/artists/resources.htm

Links to resources for artists of all disciplines in areas such as health insurance, artist listservs and e-newsletters,

articles of interest, residency opportunities and more.

* Tempe Center For The Arts : http://www.tempe.gov/tca/Gallery/default.htm

CALL TO ARTIST:

http://www.phoenix.gov/arts/calltoa.html
http://phoenix.gov/ARTS/artop.html
http://www.ci.glendale.az.us/arts/ArtistOpportunities.cfm
http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_artists.php
http://www.tempe.gov/arts/News/Call.htm
http://www.mesaartscenter.com/artistOpps.htm
http://www.peoriaaz.com/Arts/artshome.htm
http://www.chandlerartguild.com/events.htm
http://phoenix.gov/ARTS/artop.html
http://www.scottsdalepublicart.org/CalltoArtists.php
http://www.tempe.gov/ARTS/News/Call.htm

* Mentorship Program:

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Program has established an ongoing mentorship program as a

professional development opportunity for emerging artists living in metropolitan Phoenix. Artists selected to participate

in the mentorship program have the opportunity to work with an established public artist on a significant public art commission

for the city of Phoenix and to earn an honorarium of up to $5,000.

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[*] TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS

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Tempe Center For The Arts : Walk-In Wednesdays: http://www.tempe.gov/tca/wiw.htm

Open Mic Night.

Schedule: 6:30-11 p.m., Wednesdays, September-November; January-February; April-May

Lounge at TCA in spectacular views, shake off the stress of the week and enjoy music by emerging songwriters at Walk-in Wednesdays,

the Valley's unique showcase for emerging songwriters. All musicians are welcome. Food and beverage available.

Performers from Walk-in Wednesdays will be selected to perform in the Songwriters' Showcase.

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[*] 1ST FRIDAY FIRST FRIDAYS ARTLINK

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Artlink Phoenix Art Detour/First Fridays: http://www.artlinkphoenix.com/

The First Friday Art Walk takes place on the first Friday of each month in downtown Phoenix.

Participating venues provide arts and cultural programming for a large mobile audience of art patrons.

If this is your first First Fridays, Welcome! We hope you enjoy the variety of art and experiences

that First Fridays offers. We suggest you start at the Phoenix ARt Museum, located just south

of McDowell Road on Central Avenue. Stop inside to get a first Friday brochure, that includes all

the member galleries, their locations in the downtown Phoenix area, and the best shuttle bus

route that will get you out and about!

Additional Information: Artlink, together with participating venues, provides free shuttle

buses approximately every half hour from 6:00pm-10:00pm. There are five Shuttle Bus Routes

departing from Phoenix Art Museum. The last buses leave at about 9:30pm.

Visit www.artlinkphoenix.com for more information.

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MORE JAZZ

NOTE: Please call before you go to confirm that the listed events are still active.

* ASU Kerr Cultural Center

Jazz In Concert/Perennials Super-Season presented by Jazz in AZ and the ASU Kerr Cultural Center , with generous

support from the Jazzbird Foundation . The Perennial concerts, which have become annual "two-nighters" by popular

demand, comprised a separate series last season, but have been incorporated into the current "super-season.

The Kerr Cultural Center, located at Scottsdale Road and Rose Lane (just south of The Borgata) is an intimate, acoustically

superior venue that was built for the performance of chamber music. Whether you are a devoted fan of these artists or a newcomer

to the genre, you'll find these concerts to provide an uncompromising experience for both artists and audience.

http://www.jazzinaz.org/kerr.html

* Kerr Cultural Center

Kerr Cultural Center is ASU Public Events' most intimate and unique venue. The home of JazzInAZ Sunday concert

series from Nov - May on the first Wednesday evening of each month.

http://www.jazzinaz.org/kerr.html

* Winter/Spring Desert Botanical Garden

Music in the Garden. Come see the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden and listen to the Valley’s premier musicians.

http://www.dbg.org/

*WINTER/SPRING Friday's Jazz at The Borgata

Friday's Jazz at The Borgata 6166 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale,

Arizona 85253 Scottsdale Road between Lincoln & McDonald Drives http://www.borgata.com/

* THE GLENDALE GASLIGHT INN

THE GLENDALE GASLIGHT INN PRESENTS AN EVENING OF JAZZ.

COME OUT AND ENJOY WONDERFUL AMBIENCE, COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS, GOOD FOOD

AND GREAT LIVE MUSIC.

THE GLENDALE GASLIGHT INN

5747 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE

GLENDALE, ARIZONA

FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

CALL 623-934-9119.

http://www.glendalegaslightinn.com/

* Monday Kazimierz World Wine Bar

Kazimierz World Wine Bar, 7137 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale,

480-946-3004. 8-11 p.m. Monday jazz jam session co-hosted by Margo

Reed-vocals & Tony Vacca-sax-flute, w/ Joel Robin-keys, Mike King-bass,

Todd Chuba-drums, $5 cover after 7 p.m. (musicians who perform don’t

pay cover). 8 to 15 musicians a week; see “Pat the Hat” at center high-top

table to sign in. Tony Vacca invites the musicians, food. .

* Monday Bobby C’s

Bobby C’s, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-252-2273, jam session

8-11 p.m. Mon. led by Dave Cook & Intensity (Eddie Hollis, Joey Trujillo), soul food.

* Tuesday Remington’s

Remington’s, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-951-5101: 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Tues., Danny Long and Just Us + invitational jam guests

(Long-piano-vocals, Lou Garno-tenor sax, Gary Carney-tbone, Ken

Taylor-tpt-flugelh, Bob Lashier-bass, John Horsefield-drums).

* Wednesday Johnny’s Uptown

Johnny’s Uptown, 40 E. Camelback at Central Ave., Phoenix, (Uptown

Plaza), 602-277-5999. 8 p.m. Wed. jam session led by Joey Leyva

Quartet (Leyva-trumpet Steve Bige-keys, Harald Weikum-bass, Cleve Huff-drums),food.

* First Wednesday only Spencer’s

Spencer’s, 5626 W. Bell Road, Glendale, 602-548-8889: John Shea Trio,

8-9 p.m. May 4, 7-10 p.m. May 20; 6-9 p.m. first-Wed. jazz jam led by Pam

Morita-piano-vocals, Dennis Sexton-bass, Jeff Upton-drums with

Paul-Eirik Melhus-tenor sax. Many youth play here.

* Thursday Pita Jungle Restaurant

Pita Jungle Restaurant, 1949 W. Ray Road, Chandler, 480-855-3232, 7-10

p.m. Thurs. jazz jam session led by Pita Jungle Trio (Curt Foster-keys,

Peter Gitlin-bass, Gerry Reynolds-drums), food.

* Sunday Club Central

Club Central, 3110 N. Central Ave., Suite 140, Phoenix (north end of

Park Central Mall, turn south from Second Ave. off Osborn into parking

garage), 602-200-8121, Larry Reed Trio leads jam session (Bob

Graham-bass, Floyd Roberson-drums), 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sun., food.

* Sunday Chances Are

Chances Are, 7570 E. Sixth Ave (corner of Miller Road), Scottsdale,

480-994-4338, Joe Hopkins Jazz Combo leads jam session

(Hopkins-clarinet, Ron Plude or Gary Church-piano, Danny Shannon-bass, Caesar Rob-drums),

6-10 p.m. Sun.; food, dancing.

* Blue Note Cellars (formerly Famous Door)

7419 E. Indian Plaza (1 block

south of Camelback between Scottsdale and Miller, west of Don &

Charlie’s), Scottsdale, 480-990-BLUE (2583): opening Wed. May 3, music

TBA; Andy Margolis Trio, 7-11 p.m. Thurs; Nancy Gee, May 5 and 19,

8-midnight Fri.; Dennis Rowland Band, 8-midnight Sat.

* Hornblowers

,6209 E. Main St., Mesa, (east of Recker Rd, via101-South &

202-East, off Recker, south), 480-854-8194: grand opening, 8 p.m. May

1-12-13 featuring Mose Allison Trio, $22 advance or at door, space

permitting, or call 1-888-512-SHOW; 8-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Joe Hackney

Quartet; call for Sun-Thurs. bookings.

* Café Citron

The Borgata, 6166 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale (at Rose

Lane), 480-948-5105, John Shea, solo piano, 6-9 p.m. May 5-6, 12, 27;

also dates in June, call for info.

* April Chandler Jazz Festival

Annual Bourbon Street-style festival featuring national headlines and more than 125 musicians in 22 different

bands at 9 venues - all FREE! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair out to Historic Downtown Chandler the

Chandler Jazz Festival. This year’s entertainment lineup offers a variety of local and national Jazz performers. Info: 480.782.2735

* Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Festival

One of the longest running jazz events in the world, this event provides approximately 16 hours of music

that will be performed during two days, some of the most exciting jazz musicians in the jazz world will

perform a variety of jazz from straight ahead jazz to a bit of blues, some New Orleans jazz, some Count Basie

music, a little latin jazz, and some surprises.

http://www.paradisevalleyjazz.com

* Annual Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Music Festival

www.sedonajazz.com

Preserving jazz for future generations through education and performance programs

Founded in 1981, Sedona Jazz on the Rocks celebrates jazz as a living art

form through education and performance programs. A not-for-profit organization

dedicated to furthering the talents of young Arizona jazz musicians, Sedona Jazz

on the Rocks brings the greatest names in jazz to one of the most beautiful

places in America. Our festival showcases a diverse array of jazz performers

from legendary to emerging coming together for five days of incredible music.

Telephone: 928-282-1985http://www.sedonajazz.com/ SJOR: (928) 282-1985, Email: office@sedonajazz.com

NOTE: Please call before you go to confirm that the listed events are still active.

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MORE BLUES

NOTE: Please call before you go to confirm that the listed events are still active.

The Rhythm Room

Phoenix's Roots, Blues & Concert Club

http://www.rhythmroom.com/

(602)265-4842

1019 E. Indian School Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85014

SUNDAYS The Blues Jam

Every Sunday @ 3pm

Lil Mamas Soul Cafe

4306 N. 7th Avenue (just north of Indian School on the left)

Phoenix, AZ.

Phone 602-266-9980

visit: www.lilmamassoulcafe.com

NOTE: Please call before you go to confirm that the listed events are still active.

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US BLACK EXPOS

ARIZONA BLACK EXPO

WEBSITE: www.azblackexpo.com

DATE: October

LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ

GENERAL:

The Arizona Black Expo was created by Kevin and Sandra Solomon of Able Marketing in 2001.

They have built this showcase of African American entrepreneurship into one of the premier

tradeshows in Arizona. In 2004, the Solomon's turned over ownership of the Expo to The Leadership

Consortium (TLC) and the legacy continues. TLC is a 501 (c) (3) organization, which identifies,

recruits, develops, reengages and retains leaders of color in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.

Purposes of the Expo

• Provide African-American businesses an opportunity to market their goods and services.

• Provide African-American business owners the opportunity to network with each other.

• Provide corporations the opportunity to market to the African-American community.

• Expose the African-American community to companies/institutions that will enhance their

business, health and personal life.

• Encourage integrity and excellence in business relations.

• Develop alliances and lasting relationships with consumers and other organizations.

CONTACT:

E: info@azblackexpo.com

LOS ANGELES BLACK BUSINESS EXPO

Website: www.blackbusinessexpo.com www.expoupdate.com

DATE: SEPTEMBER

Location: Los Angeles, CA

GENERAL:

The Los Angeles Black Business Expo will continue its mission to link consumers with quality black business owners at the

Los Angeles Convention Center. “We’re the biggest event in town and we have something for everyone,” remarked

Harold Hambrick, Expo president. For three days, tens of thousands of Angelenos converge on the

Los Angeles Convention Center for this annual mecca celebrating black business.

CONTACT:

Expo Office

Los Angeles Black Business Expo

3683 Crenshaw Blvd. Ste. 503

Los Angeles, CA 90016

Office: (323) 290-4743

Fax: (323) 290-1750

BLACK EXPO

WEBSITE: www.blackexpoltd.com

DATE: JULY

LOCATION: Oakland, CA

GENERAL:

Black Expo 2006 is the largest African American event in Northern California. It is an event that

is designed to promote African American economic development and to offer companies, large and small,

the opportunity to access our lucrative, oft overlooked market. No other event throughout the year in

the Bay Area is designed to focus the spotlight on and contribute to the economic empowerment of the

African American community as much as Black Expo 2006. No other event receives the same level of

community, small business and corporate participation. And no other event is identified as strongly

as a showcase event in our community.

There are many benefits people receive when they attend the Expo. Some find new business opportunities,

some meet old friends and make new ones. Many gain useful information to improve their lives throughout

the year. Some find new jobs and others find new hobbies. And just about everyone finds businesses

they can patronize Expo weekend and throughout the year. And, of course, they have a great time!

Black Expo 2006 draws attendees from as far north as Sacramento, as far south as the Monterey/Salinas

area and as far east as Modesto and Stockton. In addition we have had people come from Los Angeles

and Seattle for the event. Black Expo 2006 is well on its way to becoming a "destination event" with

people from around the country utilizing the timing of the Expo as an opportunity to visit the Bay Area

and come see friends and family.

Black Expo 2006 will be a family affair, and as such draws young and old. The median age range for

previous Expos was 25-45. It is expected that Black Expo 2006 will attract a similar age group (except for College Day 2006).

Black Expo 2006 is an event for the entire African American community and attracts individuals from

throughout the community. We make special efforts to target working class, middle class and upper

class individuals who have disposable income to spend with our vendors. Therefore the average income

for our attendees is higher than the average income in the African American community in Northern California.

CONTACT:

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 12456

Oakland, CA 94604

Phone / Fax

510.839.0690 - P

510.839.0565 - F

E-mail

blackexpo@aol.com

MISSOURI BLACK EXPO (MBE)

WEBSITE: www.missouriblackexpo.com

DATE: August

LOCATION: St. Louis, MO

GENERAL:

Missouri Black Expo (MBE) is returning for the 15th year to America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

As the premier African American Empowerment Event in the State Of Missouri, 2500 small businesses and

corporations have benefited by exhibiting at MBE. According to the US Census Bureau, the Missouri

African American Community spends in excess of 5 Billion annually purchasing goods and services.

Missouri Black Expo is the best way to target this outstanding consumer group!

Black Expo is the largest African American Empowerment event in the State of Missouri.

Each year thousands of attendees are empowered at MBE through exposure to valuable community

enhancing resources. MBE has a commitment to providing the best resources and programming possible.

Many Local, State, and National community providers assemble during MBE weekend

to inspire, educate, and inform!

Since its beginning in 1992, Missouri Black Expo has been committed to providing positive

solutions to critical issues in our lives such as: Youth Development, Health Awareness

Education, and Community Development.

Black Expo Mission:

To provide opportunities for self-improvement and the economic self-sufficiency of the African American Community.

To provide awareness and a display of outstanding resources in the areas of Youth Development, Health Awareness Education, and Community Development.

To improve the quality of life of our citizens.

CONTACT:

Missouri Black Expo

4411 North Newstead Ave.

Suite 104

St. Louis, Mo 63115

Phone: (314) 361-5772

Thomas Bailey, President tbailey@missouriblackexpo.com

Kaye Bailey, Operations Director kbailey@missouriblackexpo.com

WORLD BLACK EXPO

WEBSITE: www.worldblackexpo.com

DATE: JUNE

LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV

GENERAL:

The World Black Expo is a powerful multi-cultural marketing tool for today's entrepreneurs

looking to do business in the African American community. You may contact us by telephone

at 1-866-784-4462 or fax us at 530-482-2141. To email us click here worldblackexpo@aol.com.

WORLD BLACK EXPO, LAS VEGAS, JUNE 24-25

In its 6th year, World Black Expo has proven itself as one of the top attended events nationwide.

This year's event heads to Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas featuring a key celebrities including

Howard Hewitt, Terrell Carter and more! "We are excited about this year's event, says Kristen Martin,

president of the World Black Expo and event creator.

CONTACT:

National Headquarters:

Sister Diversity Group

1271 Washington Avenue

Suite 262

San Leandro California 94577

Information Hotline: (866) 784-4462 Fax (530) 482-2141

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sundays Closed

HOUSTON BLACK EXPO

Website: www.houstonblackexpo.com

DATE: May

LOCATION: Houston, TX

GENERAL:

The Houston Black Expo is the largest African American tradeshow in the state of Texas!

Members of the African American community look forward to this exciting event each year,

as it continues to present the best that the African American culture has to offer, drawing

not only attendees, but major sponsors and vendors from around the country to experience our

celebration and spotlighting of the richness of the African American culture!

The Black Expo has grown increasingly popular as a result of the thousands of individuals

who converge on the city of Houston each year to celebrate Expo weekend! In fact, the event

has become so popular, attracting revenue and recognition to the city of Houston, that it has

become one of the landmark events that characterize the city of Houston as an international

city that celebrates the uniqueness of each of its diverse communities!

CONTACT:

For more information, please contact us

via e-mail at: info@houstonblackexpo.com.

SACRAMENTO BLACK EXPO

Website: www.sacblackexpo.com

DATE: February

LOCATION: SACRAMENTO,CA

GENERAL:

ANNUAL CAPITAL CITY BLACK EXPO

The organizers of the annual Black Expo are out to prove there’s more to Black History Month

than those 30-second historical profiles broadcast between sitcoms on network TV. Last year,

more than 40,000 people attended Black Expo ’04 for three days of music, motivational speakers,

shopping and educational seminars. This year’s Black Expo promises to be even bigger.

CONTACT:

THE OBSERVER MEDIA GROUP

2330 Alhambra Blvd.

Sacramento, CA 95817

For more information about Black Expo '07,

call (916) 452-4781 or email Info@SacBlackExpo.com.

For Further Information Call:

916.452.4781, ext. 4833

Please e-mail us any comments or inquiries about the Black Expo '06 to Info@SacBlackExpo.com.

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