ONE Musicfest featuring Common, De La Soul, Goapele with 20 additional artists/djs will be shot and filmed as a documentary Saturday July 31st.

We are looking for one TICKET HOLDER to be featured in this documentary. You will be filmed and followed throughout the event as you experience the festival and allowed back stage to interact with the artists.

Send us a WEB LINK of a 30-60 second video explaining why you would be the best candidate for us to film, why you love music and the artists that are performing at ONE Musicfest.

Submit the WEB LINK of your video to info@onemusicfest.com or upload your video to the ONE Musicfest Facebook Page. All entries must be submitted by Monday July 26th, 2010.

For more information, log onto www.ONEMusicfest.com.

ONE MusicFest (OMF) is excited to announce the OMF Twitter ReTweet Contest and Facebook Fan Contest,  running daily until Sunday, July 25, 2010! Each day there will be an opportunity to win one pair of tickets to the 2010 ONE Music Fest:

Contest Details

- Each day’s contest runs from 8:00AM – 10:00PM Eastern.
- Winners will be chosen randomly
- Tickets will be held at the event’s Box Office (no mail or delivery).
- To enter the Twitter ReTweet Contest, you must follow @onemusicfest on Twitter (winners will be contacted on Twitter via DM/Direct Message).
- To enter the Facebook Fan Contest, you must Like our ONE MusicFest page on Facebook (winners will be contacted on Facebook).

Good luck and we’ll see you on Saturday, July 31st at King Plow!

Join DJ Irie & his celebrity friends at the Society of the Crown on Friday June 25th at Plunge at The Gansevoort Hotel as they redefine the summer cocktail with the Miami installment of the Crown Royal Black Alumni Florida VIP TOUR. Guests will enjoy complimentary admission and complimentary Crown Royal Black cocktails.

RSVP required here.

Join Vibe Magazine, Nelly, & Joey Digital at the Crown Royal Black Affair on Wednesday June 23rd as they redefine the summer cocktail and celebrate 10 years in the game for the Grammy-Award winning artist with the Orlando installment of the Crown Royal Black Alumni Florida VIP TOUR. Guests will enjoy complimentary admission until midnight and complimentary Crown Royal Black cocktails until midnight.

Black Attire Is Requested

*Guests must be, at least, 21 years of age to attend this private affair.

RSVP required here.

Here’s a quick guide to Memorial Day Weekend parties in select markets (more to come):

[Atlanta]

Friday

- Our Kind of People After Work Mixer @ Rare Soul Tapas Restaurant (5pm – 10pm)
- Heaven @ 595 North (10pm – until)

Saturday

- Day Party @ ER Lounge (formerly Leopard Lounge) from 3-8pm
- Day Party @ The Glenn Rooftop from 1pm-8pm
- Art of Seduction @ Aja Restaurant (10pm – until)

Sunday

- Day Party at Shout (3pm – 8pm)
- Hotel Havana @ Havana Club (8pm – 3am)
- Sunday Night Kap @ Utopia (9pm – 3am)
- 5th Annual Black & White Affair @ Opera (10pm – 3am)

[Miami]

Thursday

- Chris Brown @ MIA
- Diddy @ Karma

Friday

- Allen Iverson, Amber Rose, Mario, & Cassie @ Play
- Chris Brown Exclusive Bday @ Karma

Saturday

- Fabolous, Dwyane Wade, DJ Clue @ Karma
- Juelz Santana & Erica Mena @ Living Room

Sunday

- Diddy @ LIV
- Pool Party w/ Red Cafe & Erica Mena @ The Savoy

Monday

- Trina Official Memorial Day Album Release @ Karma

We’ve been granted a few complimentary tickets to the Sex & The City 2 private screenings in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Washington, DC on Tuesday March 25th. Please use the links below to RSVP:

Atlanta, click here.
Charlotte, click here.
Washington, DC, click here.

Smirnoff is hosting a Sole Party this Saturday (4/10) in Tallahassee, FL featuring DJ Jeremy Dawson (Shiny Toy Guns) and DJ James Henderson.

Have you ever danced in paint? The people of Austin, TX did at the Smirnoff Sole Party… next time, BE THERE! Get a feel for what you’re in store for by clicking here.

To receive event instructions, become a fan of Smirnoff on Facebook

*This is a 21+ event. Please drink responsibly

Join hundreds of entrepreneurs, young professionals, and seasoned executives for four days of networking and business advice at the 15th Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, May 16-19, 2010, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel.

For more information, log onto www.blackenterprise.com/EC

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

DEAL MAKERS EXPO-Where Deals Are Made!
Whether you’re an exhibitor or just walking through, the Deal Makers Expo offers a unique opportunity for you to build business contacts and establish key relationships that are vital to your success. The Deal Makers Expo should be the first stop in your quest for new markets and new opportunities.

Elevator Pitch Competition
Do you have a great business idea? Then grab your video recorder! Record your best business idea (under two minutes, please) and send it to us! The top 10 registered finalists will be invited to the 2010 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo where they will pitch their idea live!

Small Business Awards
Each year Black Enterprise honors African American entrepreneurs who have broken new ground and developed new and unique ways of doing business. If you fit the bill or know someone who does, the time is now!

BENext
Are you young, bold, and innovative? Black Enterprise is looking for young entrepreneurs (ages 21-35) who are the business leaders of tomorrow.  Gain access to the BENext reception-register before April 15 and get a 1-year complimentary subscription to BE and receive a BENext t-shirt. (You must be one of the first 50 registered.)

DJ Tayrok, The Elite Creative Group, and ATL Barz present FANTASY ISLAND 2010 June 11th-13th 2010 in beautiful Destin, FL.

The same crew that brought you Winter Ski Fest 2010 are back by popular demand… since our return from the ski trip we have been bombarded with over 527 requests & inquiries about our next trip…. so here it is…

THE ULTIMATE AFFORDABLE SUMMER GETAWAY: They are giving you the promise of a luxurious Get-A-Way deep in the Pacific within reach of a incredibly fun road trip down to the beautiful Panhandle of Florida -  Destin…the home to America’s most beautiful beaches will become our Fantasy Island for the weekend….

And if you don’t believe that we are making dreams come true…. Check out our incredible itinerary….9 Awesome Events in 3 Fun Packed Days!!

Music by V-103′s own DJ Tayrock “The Club King” of the World Famous Superfriends. Log onto www.fantasyisland2010.net and check out the video!

The things that summer dreams are made of!!!

• 3 Days & 2 Nights at the Luxurious Swank 4.5 Star Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
• The Infamous All You Can Drink Party Bus from Atlanta
• Private Beach
• 19 Fabulous Pools
• 10 Hot Tubs
• Beach Olympics w/ Prizes
• Countless Free Amenities at the Resort
• Complimentary Cocktails served throughout the day
• Meet & Greet with Complimentary Hors D’oevres
• Dating Game & Speed Dating For Singles
• Party Every Night at the Hottest & Biggest Destin Nightclubs
• Sunset Booze Cruise W/Open Bar & Buffet (fees apply)

*Prices start at just $295

Warning: Lol! This road trip (well at least for 3 days) is not for those who are easily intimidated by socializing with others, haters of mimosas (our first cocktail on the trip), non-drinkers, non-lovers of good vibes, music, dancing, and comedy.

Common side effects of our trips come in the form of….

1. Relieved Stress
2. Fabulously Tanned Skin Severe Post-Party Depression
3. Slight Dehydration
4. 20 or 50 New Travel Friends
5. Missing Clothing& Other Personal Artifacts
6. Minor Soreness From Laughing & Dancing And Selective Amnesia.
7. The Regret Of Traveling Back To Your Hometown

Please party responsibily…it’s only 3 days (extra days available if desired)!

The aforementioned propaganda has been approved by the Fantasy Island & Winter Ski Fest Crew..Mazeltov!

Log onto www.fantasyisland2010.net or feel free to Call 404-955-0700 For more info

With all of that said, forward this link to all of your friends. We’ll see you on the beach!

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