THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: 94.7 KSSJ invites you to celebrate the holiday season with "A Peter White Christmas" featuring Rick Braun and Mindi Abair in the Guzzetta Grand Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane in Sacramento on Thurs-12/18 at 7:30 pm. You can purchase reserved or General Admission tickets, click here. Buy tickets at the Radisson Hotel (916) 922-2020 or with no service charge at the KSSJ studios located at 5345 Madison Avenue in Sacramento. >>more
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20: Make it an overnight affair in the Bay Area and don’t miss the best party of the year in Oakland, Phillip R. Bell’s Annual Birthday Celebration and Christmas Party. Come to celebrate the Holiday Season and the Election of our 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. This is a Black Tie Affair event. Taking place on Sat-12/20 from 8 pm to 2 am at the Marriott Hotel,1001 Broadway in Oakland. Special hotel room rates are available by calling (510) 451-4000 or 800-991-7249.Advance tickets $30/person and at the door $35/person. To purchase tickets in advance e-mail prbell2000@aol.com or call (510) 435-2118. >>read more
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31: Don’t miss V101.1’s 8th Annual New Year’s Jammin’ Eve starring: Con Funk Shun, Rose Royce, & DJ Gino. Taking place on Wed-12/31 – the fun begins at 9:30 pm inside inside the Grand Ballroom of the Radisson Hotel, Sacramento Tickets are on sale at The Radisson Hotel (916) 922-2020, Sandra Dee’s BBQ & Seafood (916) 448-6375, online at ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone (916) 766-2277. Buy Tickets ONLINE now >>more info
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: The newest Comedy spot in SacTown – "Comedy at C Webb’s Center Court". Every Thursday come out and enjoy a night of comedy, dinner & dancing all at one location. Comedy at the Court features a new Headliner every Thursday with Rodney Perry and Daniel Cougar this Thurs-12/18. Dinner and drinks at 8 pm, comedy show at 9:30 pm, DJ & dancing at 11 pm. Comedians from; BET’s Comic View, One night stand, Def Comedy Jam, and more, are coming to Center Court to bless the stage. For more info call (916) 706-9722.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: Learn more about USF’s newest program, a Master of Science in Information Systems with concentrations in Biotech and Information Security. You’re invited to an exclusive event to celebrate a festive evening with tasty appetizers, music, and holiday cheer compliments of USF Sacramento Campus. Taking place on Thurs-12/18 at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Hotel-Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street in Sacramento. The event is FREE. RSVP for the guest list at (916) 920-0157.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20: This month, don’t miss the “THE SHOW” Poetry Christmas Show. Taking place on Sat-12/20 from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Wo’se Community Center, 2863 35th Street (off 35th and Broadway) in Oak Park, Sacramento. Only $5 admission. Hosting the show is Neketia Brown, Actress, Model & Internet TV Host of Inside Black Sacramento. The line-up includes dynamic performers for the evening: The Sac Allstars hip-hop National Champion dance team, Poet Ainsley Burrows from New York, Praise Dance Team Justice, Gospel singer Lolita Moore, and R&B singer Aaron Devon. Open mic and the “Show Stopper” slam. This show will sell out so you should arrive extra early. Call 208-POET for more info.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23: Lil’ Wayne with T-Pain, Keyshia Cole, Gym Class Heroes and Keri Hilson performing live at Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way in Oakland.Doors open at 6 pm and show time is at 7 pm. Get tickets at livenation.com
JULY 2009: Book your reservations now for the 13th Annual Party in Palm Spring taking place July 24-26, 2009. It’s the Largest & Sexiest Urban Event held on the West Coast. >>more
BET Networks kicks off Inauguration Weekend with ‘THE BET HONORS’ and hosts its first-ever Inaugural Ball. The inaugural festivities in Washington, D.C., begin with the second annual BET HONORS on Sat-1/17 and concludes with BET’s first-ever Inaugural Ball on Tues-1/20. Hosted by world renowned actress Gabrielle Union, THE BET HONORS will celebrate legendary songstress Mary J. Blige (Entertainment), groundbreaking filmmaker Tyler Perry (Media), celebrated dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison (Education), businessman, philanthropist and basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Corporate Citizen), entrepreneur extraordinaire B. Smith (Entrepreneur), and the Honorable Congressman James E. Clyburn (Public Service). The second annual event will take place at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Sat-1/17 and premiere on the network during Black History Month.
In Washington, it’s the 2009 Inaugural Praise Ball, a unique formal event that celebrates the induction of our in-coming President and the millions of people-of-faith who campaigned, believed and prayed for change. Taking place on Sun-1/18 at 7 pm. The Praise Ball, fittingly themed “Yes, God Did!” will include appearances by celebrity and political guests, and performances by Lady Tramaine Hawkins, other well-known Gospel Artists and Gospel Comedy All-Star “King Of Clean,” AJ Jamal. The event will also include commemorative gifts, dinner and dancing to inspirational music and Jazz.
SAVE THE DATE – MLK March & Celebration in Sacramento. Taking place on Mon-1/19. Join thousands in The MLK March starting at Oak Park Community Center with a stop for picking up more marchers at Sacramento City College and then onto the Sacramento Convention Center for a host of activities that include: job fair, line of entertainment, and more. Visit www.mlk365.org for more info.
Carrie’s TOUCH is surveying African American breast cancer survivors to find out about their experience with diagnoses, treatment and post treatment to assist with developing programs that will be specific in meeting the need of African American women. The only requirement is that they be African American, been diagnosed with breast cancer, and live in Sacramento. All we need is name and phone number. The survey is anonymous — names will NOT be connected to the response from each individual — and will be kept confidential. Please contact Rev. Tammie Denyse at tdenyse@aol.com no late than Dec 30. Visit www.carriestouch.org
at Central Library in Sacramento. Now through January 4, 2009. Call (916) 264-2920. >>more
You’re invited to learn about a new business opportunity! Admission is FREE to learn about how to be apart of what analyst predict will be a $300 billion dollar new Telecom Technology Industry! Find how to receive a FREE Videophone. Call now to reserve your seat at (916) 267-3478. >>more
Kwanzaa 2008 – On Mon-12/29 from 6-8pm the Sacramento Area Black Caucus (SABC), the Black United Fund of Sacramento Valley (BUFSV) Oak Park Community Center and the All African Peoples’ Revolutionary Party will co-sponsor their Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at the Oak Park Community Center, 3425 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd in Sacramento. For more info please call 916 484-5025.
JANUARY 16-19: Renegade Ski Weekend at Lake Tahoe. Taking place Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend – January 16-19, 2009. Don’t miss it and book your hotel early for this upcoming exciting weekend. All events at the beautiful Montbleu Resort. >>more
Have you voted!! Hub Choice Awards is coming soon on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at The Crest Theatre. We’ve got NEW categories this year – over 75 categories. Submit your choice of nominees for the BEST of the BEST in the Urban Community of African American professionals and places. In 2009 we will feature the “Chamber Spotlight Community Achievement Award-CSCA” to include special awards to the most valuable businesses of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber, Sacramento Asian Chamber, Sacramento Black Chamber, and the Metro Chamber of Commerce. CAST YOUR VOTES NOW! >>more
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2009 Calendars, Ethnic Greeting Cards, Obama T-shirts for the Inauguration and MLK March Celebration, Candles, Incense and more! 20% of Christmas and Kwanzaa merchandise >>more
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