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EDITOR'S NOTE, FEBRUARY 26, 2009:
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CIAA IMPACT
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Dear Readers,

The CIAA Tournament is just what we need to bring money to our urban community. It will also bring us together to celebrate during these trying times. Yes, we are happy that there is a change in the White House but the current state of our economy is a constant reminder that we still have far to go.

The CIAA Tournament is a great break from our day to day struggles. So why not take part in its many festivities and celebrate? There are both day parties and night parties to distract us. The CIAA Tournament will not only be a personal relief but also one for local black businesses and venues.

So this week, let's think about the words of Obama's message of spending. To get out of this economic downturn we need to invest in our communities and spend. Last year the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, stated that the CIAA Tournament "accounted for direct spending of over $20.5 million."

There will also be an expected crowd of nearly 30,000 visitors, CIAA officials say. With this amount of people spending money, together we will be able to push this economy in the right direction.

This weekend, take the time to celebrate and enjoy the events! After you have done your partying, email us and let us know how everything went. Which events were the best and which ones weren’t worth it.

Can’t wait for the feedback!

Thanks,

Miss Jessica of The Always In The Know Report

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009
THE RECESSION:CI JUMPOFF PART. 2

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THE RECESSION WITH DJ KOOL
Amos Southend
Presented by Thomas Washington & Friends
For tickets visit www.ez-tixx.com

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WEEKLY EVENTS, CHARLOTTE, NC:
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2009

TIP-OFF PARTY
Jack Daniels & Gentleman Jack
7PM-11PM
Stir,Charlotte, NC
Tickets Available @ all Ticketmaster Locations and at the Bojangles Coliseum

T.I. & YOUNG JEZZY
Bojagles Coliseum
Charlotte, NC
Tickets Available @ all Ticketmaster Locations and at the Bojangles Coliseum

YOUNG JEEZY OFFICIAL CONCERT AFTERPARTY
Club 935
9PM-2:30AM
For more information visit www.club935.com

The Recession CI Jumpoff Part II
Thomas Washington, the Funklabb and Fred Massey
Amos' Southend
9 p.m.-2 a.m
Music by DJ Kool

C.I. BRINGIN' IT BACK 2009
Tunnel Vision Entertainment
Cans Bar & Canteen, 500 W 5th St
Regular admission $15
2-7 p.m
So Def DJ Shakim

DYNASTY NIGHTS
Nikko
1300 S. Blvd Charlotte, NC 28203 
10:30 PM

PURPLE PASSION
Digital Divas & The Queen City Omegas
Sunset Club
10PM

ROYALTY & ROSES
Loose Tie
401 N. Myers St
9:30 p.m.-2 a.m
For more information visit www.loosetie.biz

PINK GROOVE 4
The Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Rho Psi Omega Chapter
The Forum
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
DJ Stacey Blackman

FREE" Kick-Off Party and Birthday Celebration
Executive Entertainment
The Basement
9 p.m.-3 a.m
Music by DJ Double A

ART OF SEDUCTION
LV Productions South
Apostrophe Lounge
9 pm
Music by DJ Magic

THE OFFICIAL CALVIN RICHARDSON AFTERPARTY
1st Movement
Club ALIVE
9 p.m.-3 a.m.
For ticket information visit www.ez-tixx.com

THE OFFICIAL CIAA ALUMNI BASH
Q92.7's Ife Moore and comedian Bernard Mack
Allure Restaurant & Lounge
9 p.m.-3 a.m
DJ Too Long

THE OFFICIAL ALL BLACK JUMPOFF
Carolina Superstar Earl Cooper and Hosted by Morton Sisters
Performing live Pastor Troy
Club Stir
Visit www.stirnc.com

THE CI BIG BAIL OUT!
Terrence J of 106 and Park
Jillians
9 pm

$3 TALK ABOUT IT THURSDAY ’S
Every Thursday
Prevue, 2009 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC
$3 Admission and Drink Specials

DIRTY 30 THURSDAYS
Each and Every Thursday @ The Historic Excelsior Club 921 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC
7 PM, 704-605-6983
www.theexcelsiorclub.net

TOUCH ONE PRODUCTIONS THURSDAYS SPOKEN WORD & LIVE MUSIC
The Wine Up, 3306 N Davidson St., In NoDa, Charlotte, NC
8 PM, 704-605-6983
For more information click here

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009

FLAUNT THECIAA EDITION
Official Entertainment
Stool Pigeons
9PM-3AM

STEVE HARVEY MORNING SHOW
Charlotte Convention Center
6AM-12PM

ALL BLACK KICKOFF PARTY
Hosted by Common
Club 935,Charlotte, NC
9PM-2:30AM
For more information visit www.club935.com

CHUCK BROWN LIVE
Dynasty 5 with Sol Kitchen
Amos Southend
9pm
For more information visit www.dynasty5.com

OFFICIAL BEST OF BOTH WORLDS CIAA EDITION
Hosted by Mo’Nique , Tone-X & No Limit Larry
Kiss Lounge
704.890.0771
9pm- 2am

ANTHONY HAMILTON’S OFFICIAL GRAMMY AWARD & ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Dynasty 5, Sol Kitchen & Firm Events
Cans, Corner of West 5 th & Graham Sts.
For more info visit www.dynsasty5.com

OFFICIAL BEST OF BOTH WORLDS CIAA EDITION
Hosted by Mo’Nique , Tone-X & No Limit Larry
Kiss Lounge
704.890.0771
9pm- 2am

THE SECOND ANNUAL REGGAE XPLOSION
Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte, NC
10 PM
For more information visit www.neighborhoodtheatre.com

THE PREMIER
Westin Charlotte
9PM
601 S. College St. Charlotte, NC
For more information visit www.alistnextevent.com

THE UPTOWN FETISH PART II
Levine Museum Of The New South
9 PM
200 E 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28202

THE CIAA STEPSHOW THROWDOWN
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
6PM
For more information visit www.ticketmaster.com

PAPARAZZI FRIDAY
JSW Media Group
DJ Rsenal
Epicentre
8pm
For more information call 704.965.3297

MEET & GREET DAY PARTY
Hosted by Lorenzo Thomas
Epicentre
1-6PM
For more information visit www.ez-tixx.com

JCSU ALUMNI’S CIAA ANNUAL COMEDY SHOW
Hosted by Comedian Dave Martin
Extravaganza. 1610 N. Tryon St.
2-7PM
For more information visit www.ez-tixx.com

ECONOMIC STIMULUS DAY PARTY
Executive Entertainment
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
12:30PM-5:30PM
For more information visit www.exectuiveent.com

THE OFFICIAL CI “QC” TAKEOVER
1 st Movement, Hosted by Vivica Fox, Singer Avant
Alive in NODA, 2909 North Davidson St.
9PM-4AM
For more information visit www.ez-tixx.com

THE OFFICIAL BLACK OUT PARTY WITH DOUG E. FRESH
Hosted by Sunshine Anderson and Carolina Dymes
Venue 301, 301 E. 9 th St.
9PM- 2:30 AM
For more information visit www.ticketannex.com

R0C-A-FELLA NIGHT
Hosted by Memphis Bleek
Club Stir
9PM- 3 AM
For more information visit www.stirnc.com

SOMETHING FRESH, SOMETHING NEW
Hosted by NFL Players, such as, Chris Hope and Santana Moss
The Extravaganza Depot, 1610 N. Tryon St.
10 PM
For more information visit www.experiencedreamteam.com

BLACK CARPET EDITION
Hosted by Tyson Beckford
Décor 1202
9PM- 2:30 AM
For more information visit www.ticketannex.com

REMINISCE FRIDAYS
Allure, 1508 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC
Opens at 9 PM with DJ 2long
704-333-8555
Allure Restaurant

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009

TANQUERAY TAKES OVER THE EPICENTRE
The Green Ball Lounge
Aloft Hotel-Uptown Charlotte
6PM-9PM

THE GREEN LOUNGE AFTERPARTY
Hosted by Jazzy Jeff
Mez at the Epicentre
9PM-2AM

JAZZ INFUSION
The Ultra Lounge Experience
Listening Party
PJ’S Lounge
7PM-2:30AM

DAY DREAMN’
Hom Nightclub
11AM-6PM
For more information visit www.pinkiesupproductions.com

OFFICIAL CIAA 2009 GRAND FINALE
CHRISTETTE MICHELLE & FUNKMASTER FLEX
Club 935
9PM-2:30AM
For more information visit www.club935.com

HOT GAL TAKEOVER
DJ Teknikz
Tremont Music Hall, 400 W. Tremont Ave
10PM
For more information visit www.charlotteciweekend.com

UPTOWN SATURDAY PART III
Digital Divas and Alize
Blue Restaurant
12:30-5PM
For more information visit www.digitaldivasevents.com

HEAVEN AND EARTH
Hom Nightlife
9PM
116 W. 5 TH St., Charlotte, NC
For more information call 919-961-5372

THE MAJESTIC
Crowne Plaza
9PM
201 S McDowell St. Uptown, Charlotte, NC
For more information call 919-827-5713

HEART OF THE CITY
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
8PM- 2:30 AM 130 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC

STARPOWER
Three Ballrooms-Three Types of Music
Blake Hotel
South McDowell St.
9PM-3AM
For more visit www.ez-tixx.com

RAHEEM DEVAUGHN
Club Stir
DJ Slim Nasty
10PM-3PM
For more information visit www.stirnc.com

BLUE CARPET AFFAIR FOR THE SEXY AND SUCCESSFUL
City Tavern
214 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
9PM-3AM

THE OFFICIAL CI RAP-UP CELEBRITY PARTY “ATL STYLE”
Hosted by Big Boi from Outkast
DJ Geeche Boy
9PM-2:30AM
For more information visit www.ticketannex.com

SOUL GROOVE SATURDAYS
This & Every Saturday
Rustic Martini, 616 Natrona St., Charlotte, NC
Come Mix & Mingle With Charlotte's Elite Crowd
Experience Something Different. Soul Grooves, Provided By DJ Chase
Free Till 11pm With RSVP@Thefunklabb.com

SHARK BAR SATURDAYS
Allure, 1508 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC
10 PM 704-333-8555
Allure Restaurant

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2009

SECRET GARDEN SUNDAYS
Allure, 1508 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC
10 PM 704-333-8555
http://www.allurerestaurant.com

SSSHH!!
Sexual Seduction Sundays @ Happy Hour. Every Sunday
Happy Hour, 3603 S Tryon Blvd., Charlotte, NC
9 PM until & 7.00 Admission until 10 PM

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MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009

MARTINI MONDAYS
Allure, 1508 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC
8 PM 704-333-8555
http://www.allurerestaurant.com

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TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009

CHIMA CARNIVAL CHARITY CELEBRATION
Fundraiser
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
6PM- 9 PM

TOUCH ONE PRODUCTIONS TUESDAYS & OPEN MIC
The Wine Up, 3306 N Davidson St., In NoDa, Charlotte, NC
8 PM, DJ Flemingo, $10 Cover
www.touch1productions.com/the_wine_up

$3 TUESDAYS
Each and every Tuesday.
Stir, 3500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC
Doors open at 9 PM

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009

R&B LIVE
Allure, 1500 Mint St., Charlotte, NC
All Performances Are With A Live Band.
Come Early And Add Your Name To The Performance List
Time: 9 PM Cost: 10.00
Contact: Nathan Sherrod 704-248-8552
nathansmalls@randblivecharlotte.com
Website: www.randblivecharlotte.com

GROWN FOLKS WEDNESDAYS
Allure, 1508 S. Mint St., Charlotte, NC
6 PM 704-333-8555
Live band Soulution Performs
http://www.allurerestaurant.com/

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE JAZZ
Every Wednesday
The Excelsior Club, 921 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC
5:30 PM and 10.00 Admission

AFTER-WORK WEDNESDAYS
Prevue Lounge
Hosted by Satomi Mack
Doors open at 6 PM, No cover charge.

POP LIFE
Apostrophe, 1440 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC
Presented by Creative Loafing & The Sol Kitchen
Doors open at 6 PM, starting September 17
For updates/info
www.thesolkitchen.com

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009

$3 TALK ABOUT IT THURSDAY’S
Every Thursday
Prevue, 2009 N Davidson, Charlotte, NC
$3 Admission and Drink Specials

TOUCH ONE PRODUCTIONS THURSDAYS SPOKEN WORD & LIVEMUSIC
The Wine Up, 3306 N Davidson St, In NoDa, Charlotte, NC
8 PM, DJ Flemingo, $10 Cover
www.touch1productions.com/the_wine_up

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EVENTS NEAR & FAR, NATIONWIDE:
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GORILLA ZOE
Promotions Tour Dates
March 2 -20, 2009

03/02 COLUMBUS, GA / MONTGOMERY, AL (PROMO)
03/03 MOBILE, AL/ NEW ORLEANS, LA (PROMO)
03/04 BATON ROUGE, LA / BEAUMONT, LA (PROMO)
03/05 HOUSTON, TX (PROMO)
03/06 DALLAS, TX (PROMO)
03/07 LITTLE ROCK, AR/ MEMPHIS, TN (PROMO)
03/08 TRAVEL TO ST. LOUIS, MO (PROMO)
03/09 ST. LOUIS, MO/ INDIANAPOLIS, IN (PROMO)
03/10 CHICAGO, IL (PROMO)
03/11 DETROIT, MI/ TOLEDO, OH (PROMO)
03/12 CLEVELAND, OH/ CINCINNATI, OH (PROMO)
03/13 LOUISVILLE, KY/ LEXINGTON, KY/ NASHVILLE, TN (PROMO)
03/14 HUNTSVILLE, AL/ BIRMINGHAM, AL (PROMO)
03/15 ATLANTA, GA (PROMO)
03/16 ATLANTA, GA (PROMO)
03/17 ATLANTA, GA GORILLA ZOE ALBUM RELEASE
03/18 CHARLESTON, SC/ COLUMBIA, SC (PROMO)
03/19 GREENSBORO, NC/ CHARLOTTE, NC (PROMO)
03/20 WASHINGTON, DC (PROMO)
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FEBRUARY 12-March 1, 2009
OIL PAINTINGS & CERAMIC VESSELS
The Horace Williams House
Chapel Hill, NC
10-4PM (Tues-Thurs) & 1-4PM (Suns)
For more information call 919-942-7818

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FEBRUARY 26-27, 2009
GOSPEL HERITAGE: PRAIS AND WORSHIP CONFERENCE
The Park Ministries
6029 Beatties Ford Rd. Charlotte, NC 28216
For more information visit www.gospelheritage.org

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009
AGELESS REMEDIES
Premier Workshop
Tami Hess
10-6PM
For more information visit www.agelessremediessouthpark.com

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MARCH 14, 2009
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT EXPO
RBC Center
Raleigh, NC
10:30AM
For more information visit www.womensempowermentexpo.com

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JULY 3-5, 2009
ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL
New Orleans
For more information visit www.essencemusicfestival.com

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