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Where's the Nightlife for "Mature" Black People in the Phoenix Area?

PhxSoul.com has received numerous e-mails from African Americans who are seeking nightlife and entertainment venues for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and above!

You know what? I've found that the "mature African American" crowd has some great options here in the Valley of the Sun!

Here's a list of PhxSoul.com's top nightlife and entertainment recommendations for mature African Americans in the Valley:

Phoenix

Bobby C's
1140 E. Washington St.
(602) 252-2273
Jazz brunch on Sunday and performances throughout the week.
View the online Calendar of Events for the most up-to-date schedule!

Char's Has the Blues
4631 N. 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 230-0205
You'll see people of all ages dancin' and havin' a good time in this legendary blues spot in Phoenix.

American Legion Post 65 - "The Legion"
1624 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ
You can always count on a good time at The Legion! The Legion caters to the 25 and older crowd. They always play good music, especially on the weekends, they have a kitchen, cheap drinks and the people are always friendly. Maybe a little too friendly at times. Another legendary spot in South Phoenix!

Sportsman Social Club
943 W Watkins St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 252-7153
This is a downhome spot where you can talk with old friends and make new ones. Sportsman Social Club hosts all kinds of events and draws people of all ages. This place is as casual and fun as it gets! Sportsman Social Club is one of South Phoenix's landmarks!

Michael's Cafe
5025 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
602-248-2233
Finally had a chance to visit Michael's Cafe in October 2011 and judging from the crowd I saw on a Friday night, this gathering spot in central Phoenix will be here for a long time to stay. Michael's Cafe, 5025 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, bills itself as a soul food restaurant but the venue offers much more. It's a great place for grown, soulful folk to dance, have a few drinks, socialize and network.

Scottsdale

Kazimierz World Wine Bar
7137 E Stetson Dr. (Stetson is 1 block southwest of Camelback and Scottsdale Roads)
Scottsdale, AZ
It will be hard to find the bar from the street so you have to Valet Park and just ask the Valet where the bar is.
Mondays: 8-11 p.m. - Margo Reed
Thursdays: 8-11 p.m. - Dennis Rowland

Bobby's, a Mancuso Restaurant
7122 E. Greenway Parkway (at Kierland Commons)
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
480-556-0770
Bobby's is a flashy, vibrant environment that reminds you of Vegas and Miami. The entertainment is one of the best kept secrets in town. The musicians play a mix of jazz, soul and R & B here.

West Valley

Skye Fine Dining and Entertainment
16844 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive
Peoria, AZ
(623) 334-0010
I've been hearing great things about this place - live music every night and a lively crowd. Check out the Calendar of Events on the Website.

East Valley

Warren's Jazz Bistro
1451 East Williams Field Road, Suite 108
Gilbert, AZ
480-899-JAZZ(5299) 
The motto is, "Where Great Food & Live Jazz Meet!"

Everybody who goes to Warren's raves about the good music and great atmosphere!

PhxSoul.com will do its best to update this page on a regular basis, but I hope this is a good start!

Of course, there are many community events, concerts, theatrical performances and organizations which cater to a mature audience. Please be sure to review PhxSoul.com's Community Events Calendar and Nightclub Calendar to find out what else is goin' on in the Valley of the Sun!

And please feel free to click on the Comments link below or send an e-mail to PhxSoul.com to share your entertainment/nightlife information with others!

Check Out PhxSoul.com's Community and Nightclub Calendars for Phoenix Area Events and Entertainment

PhxSoul.com has added a Community Calendar and a Nightclub Calendar so you can easily find African American events that are happening in the Valley of the Sun!

You should always review our Community and Nightclub Calendars - especially on the weekends - for a complete wrap-up of what's happening for US in the Phoenix area!

• In our Community Calendar, you'll get information on cultural fairs, theatrical performances, business networking opportunities, social gatherings and much more!

• In our Nightclub Calendar, you'll see recommended nightclubs, happy hour spots, spoken word venues, upcoming concerts, live local music shows and more!

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Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association

Established in the early 1990s, the Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association is comprised of hundreds of business professionals and entrepreneurs in various fields of endeavor.

The organization prides itself on establishing relationships within the local business community and promoting the intellectual and economic resources throughout the Valley of the Sun.

The Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association encourages professionals and students of all races and education levels to get involved and help it become a strong, vibrant group.

Please visit phoenixblackmba.org to learn more about the Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association.

Also, please visit the PhxSoul.com Groups and Organizations page and the Local Business Directory to learn about other companies and networking opportunities in the Valley.

National Sales Network (NSN) Phoenix Chapter for Local African American Sales Professionals

Are you a Sales Professional? Entrepreneur? Want to achieve your desired sales results despite current economic conditions?

Discover how, through the National Sales Network (NSN) - Phoenix Chapter.

The NSN aims to accomplish (but are not limited to) the following goals:

• Becoming the professional association of choice for the African American sales professional
• Encouraging African Americans to pursue sales careers
• Empowering African Americans through community involvement and service
• Providing career development strategies for sales professionals
• Provide a forum by which African American sales professionals can "Network" among their peers

Please visit nsnphoenix.com to learn more about this dynamic organization and upcoming events.

Also, please visit the PhxSoul.com Groups and Organizations page and the Local Business Directory to learn about other companies and networking opportunities in the Valley.

Message to Black Business Owners in Phoenix: It's Wise to Advertise!

Note: This is an expanded version of a column that I wrote for the Arizona Black Pages in July 2008.

A key lesson that I’ve learned during my 15-year marketing/communications career is that customers won’t come if they don’t know you exist.

I’m not sure if this common in all black communities but I’ve noticed that in the Phoenix area, African American-owned businesses rarely advertise on television, radio and/or the Internet.

Can you remember the last time that you saw a MAJOR marketing campaign for an African American-owned business in the Valley of the Sun? Think about it for a few seconds … tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock …

It seems that instead of advertising on major mediums such as TV, newspapers, magazines or roadside billboards, we prefer to utilize that old-fashioned, “word-of-mouth” strategy to gain customers.

We establish a business and then we HOPE that people will find out about it through a family member or friend! Can your business afford to HOPE that customers will arrive?

I’ll give our African American business owners a lot of credit, we do a GREAT JOB of performing all of the legal, logistical and financial duties to set up our companies here! I’m proud to say that black people in Phoenix have a fantastic entrepreneurial spirit.

However, I don't understand why our companies are afraid to invest more dollars in advertising - especially in these tough economic times! I know businesses think it's smart to cut their advertising budgets now but I say that it's an ideal time to promote your company with a big advertising campaign! Newspapers, television stations, billboard companies and Websites are offering deals while the economy is struggling! Take advantage of the opportunities to increase awareness about your business (at a discount) while you can! The economy will rebound and you'll be in a good position to reap the rewards if you get started now! 

We have more than 5 million potential customers (of all races) in the Phoenix area! Why not create MAJOR room in your budget to advertise on local television, in the Arizona Republic or on major radio stations?

Yes, I believe that we should advertise in our black media outlets such as the Arizona Informant, the Arizona Black Pages and PhxSoul.com but we also have to think BIGGER! We can't survive if we don't cater to ALL potential customers here!

If marketing is not your area of expertise, hire experienced consultants to help you!

In the meantime, here are some inexpensive advertising/marketing tips:

• If you don’t have a Website, get one. And once you have a Website, you can’t just sit on it. You have to reach out to your worldwide audience by setting up e-mail campaigns, posting on message boards and advertising on major Websites like MySpace.com or azcentral.com.
• Host a Grand Opening celebration for your new business and pass out coupons for your products and services! People love parties and they love discounts!
• Provide outstanding customer service! If you go above and beyond the call of duty for your clients, they will keep coming back!
• Become a vendor at local community events and fairs! You can expose your service and products to hundreds of people at time! If they like your product, they will recommend it to other people.

You are also welcome to list your company in PhxSoul.com's Online Business Directory or you can purchase a PhxSoul.com Banner Advertising Package to give your company VIP exposure!

Good luck and remember - it's always wise to advertise!