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Invisible Heroes: Not Your Normal Black History Month Program on Feb. 21 in Phoenix

Coretta Scott King once said, “I appeal to everybody who believes in Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream to make room at the table of brother and sisterhood for lesbians and gay people.”  LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) African-Americans have been everywhere in our history though often they go unseen.  From politicians to poets, authors to activists, the stories of these heroes go unmentioned and forgotten because oftentimes we see their contributions as insignificant.
 
Invisible Heroes will resurrect some of these forgotten heroes.  You will not see these individuals mentioned at other Black History month programs but their stories are important and their stories should be honored.  This month we will shine the spotlight on several of these stories.
 
UGIMA (United Gay Informed Men of African-descent) is honored to present Invisible Heroes, an event that will honor LGBT African-Americans in history. The program will be held at the Mt. of Olives Lutheran church on February 21 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
 
For additional information please feel free to visit the UGIMA website at wix.com/ugimaphx/ugima or contact us at 602-845-9720 or ugimaphx@gmail.com.

 

Sinbad to Perform Live at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino on March 23 in Chandler

Sinbad will be performing live at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler on March 23.

Voted one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time,” comedian Sinbad has experienced success on television and in movies since getting his start on “Star Search.”  The award winning comedian has appeared in television series including; “A Different World” and the self-titled series, “The Sinbad Show” and starred in such films as; “Houseguest,” “First Kid” and “Jingle All the Way.”

When:

Friday March 23rd
show begins at 8pm

Where:

Ovations LIVE! Showroom

Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ  85226

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at WinGilaRiver.com, by phone at 877.840.0457 or by visiting the box office at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino.

Event subject to change without notice.

11th Annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout on March 3 in Phoenix

The 11th Annual Jack in the Box Celebrity Shootout, presented by Robert and Carole Machiz, will take place on Saturday, March 3rd at 2 PM.

Entertainers (celebrity names TBD) representing the television, movie and recording industries will descend upon downtown Phoenix to play in this charity basketball game at US Airways Center.

Tickets start as low as $9!

Click here to buy online today:

http://www.nba.com/suns/celebshootout/

All proceeds benefit Phoenix Suns Charities and Suns Nite Hoops.

Suns Nite Hoops is a program dedicated to young adults in need of vocational development, educational advancement and life skills enhancement. The goal of Suns Nite Hoops is to reduce crime, teach essential life skills, and direct young men toward furthering their education and employment opportunities by providing them with a positive alternative to drugs, gangs and violence.

A vast majority of Suns Nite Hoops participants are African American males.

Click HERE to see our coverage from the 2011 Celebrity Shootout!

 

Event subject to change without notice.

 

Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce to Host 12th Annual Awards Dinner Banquet on March 10

GPBCC 12th Annual Awards Dinner Banquet

Sat, March 10 at 6–10pm

The Renissance Downtown Phoenix
50 E. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ

This year marks a pivotal milestone for the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce (GPBCC) as we embark on celebrating “A New Generation of Business” with new leadership supporting African American Businesses who are willing to give back to the community and, in turn, become the role models of future entrepreneurs and business leaders in the State of Arizona.

Our 12th Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the new Downtown Phoneix Renissance Hotel. This year we will celebrate the richness and diversity of small and midsized businesses, our membership, and you.

Individual tickets cost $250.00 (or $200.00 for Members).

As always, the focus of the evening will be the presentation of our coveted awards for Corporate Business Partners and Small Business Partners of the Year. We need your help in making our 13th Annual Awards Banquet a success and a night to be remembered.

We invite you to become a Platinum, Gold, Silver, bronze or table Sponsor. We are also offering advertising opportunities. 

Please contact the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber to see how you can become a financial partner with the Chamber and help us continue the dream of providing support to a new generation of business in our Community.

Contact: info@phoenixblackchamber.com or 602.307.5200.

2012 Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer Summit on February 19 in Phoenix

Submitted by Karl Gentles

2012 Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer Summit
February 19, 2:30 pm registration
3 - 5 pm program
Wellness Community
360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Refreshments will be served
RSVP to info@cbbcaz.org; More info by calling 602.320.0502
www.cbbcaz.org 

The Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) will host a special meeting on Sunday, February 19, 2012 – the 2012 CBBC Summit. CBBC will celebrate the success of the 2011 efforts; provide an overview of the 2012 planned community outreach and education strategy; recruit volunteers as community health educators and ambassadors; and screen the short film, Beating Breast Cancer, a film that tells the stories of five African American breast cancer survivors.

The meeting is open to all supporters of the Coalition and individuals interested in the initiative. You do not have to be a survivor to attend this meeting. Please plan to attend and invite a friend or colleague.

If you are a member of a community-based organization or church, please provide this information to your leadership and request that a representative of the organization attend this important meeting.

Black History Month Food Drive & Gala on Feb. 23 at Palazzo Lounge in Phoenix

 Simply Single Sisters/Stars/ and 100 Black Men of Phoenix

Present

Black History Month Food Drive & Gala

The Gala for the food drive will be held at the Palazzo Lounge, 710 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Feb 23, 2012 - Starts at 6 PM

Drop off locations for non-perishable food:

• Mark's the Spot Barbershop: 24 W Camelback RD #F Phoenix Az 85013
• Fade Tite Barber shop: 1712 E Broadway Suite 3 & 4 Phoenix AZ 85040
• Agee'z Barber Shop: 542 W. Southern Ave Phoenix AZ 85041
• Elysium Salon & Spa: 13070 W. Rancho Santa Fe Suite C4 Avondale, AZ 85323

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African American Hula Teachers to Perform For the First Time at the Arizona Aloha Festival on Mar. 10 in Tempe

Tropical Polynesian Productions, led by Kumu Hula (Teacher of Hula) Kalena of Glendale, Arizona, will perform a Hula Kahiko (Ancient Hula) dance at the Arizona Aloha Festival in March 2012 at Tempe Town Lake with their sister Hula Halau (Hula School) Napua O’ Polynesia from Rhode Island, led by Kumu Hula Carolyn Castro of Providence.

The two will be the first African American Kumu Hulas to perform at the festival. Their performance will be on Saturday, March 10th at 3:45 p.m. Carolyn and Kalena are honored to have been given this opportunity to perform. They are known for their energetic and upbeat dances. Both have been dancing since childhood.

Tropical Polynesian Productions’ mission has always been “Keeping It Alive and Passing It On” and honors Kalena’s Polynesian ancestry. It is her desire to continue to perpetuate Polynesian culture through events, educational programs, classes, and seminars. She will travel out of state to conduct seminars, as well as perform.

Kalena teaches the following monthly dance classes, as well as 1- or 2-day seminars: Hawaiian (Ancient and Modern), Tahitian, Fijian, Tongan, Maori New Zealand, and Samoan. In addition to dance classes, she conducts Tahitian drumming and Samoan fire/knife dance seminars. She welcomes all shapes and sizes to participate and performance opportunities are available.

Kalena founded Tropical Polynesian Productions in 2007.
Kalena is currently teaching Polynesian dance classes at the Arrowhead Montessori, 14801 N. 83rd. Ave., Peoria, AZ. She teaches Polynesian dance to the preschoolers on Tuesdays. New classes start the first Thursday of every month. You may contact Kalena at 623-255-8491 and/or visit her website at www.tropicalpolynesianproductions.com for class location and times.

Carolyn Castro, Artistic Director, for Napua O’ Polynesia has been joyously leading this multicultural dance troupe since 1988. Napua O' Polynesia's dancers continue to perform throughout Rhode Island, the New England region, and nationally, too. Troupe members have competed three times at the International Hula competition in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Carolyn currently teaches on Saturdays from 3 pm to 5 pm, at the Carriage House Theater, 7 Duncan Ave, Providence, RI 02906. Carolyn will spear-head the 2012 season with seminars/workshops in RI. She can be contacted at 401-273-8928 for further information or visit www.tropicalisland-dancers.com.

For more information about the upcoming Arizona Aloha Festival, see their website at www.azalohafest.org.

 

Founders’ Day Luncheon for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Members on Feb. 18 in Scottsdale

SAT, February 18th - Founders’ Day Luncheon - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – The ladies of Delta Beta Omega cordially invite members to this year’s Founders’ Day Celebration as we reflect and remember the timeless service in our sisterhood.

The 12:00 noon luncheon will be held at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, 5401 North Scottsdale Road. Scottsdale, AZ 85250.

Please RSVP by 5PM Friday, February 10. Call 1-877-252-1908 or email hodegos@aka-dbo.org for additional information.

PhxSoul.com Presents R&B Crooner Noel Gourdin LIVE at Michael's Cafe in Phoenix on Feb. 25

PhxSoul.com Presents ...

Getting FRESH with R&B Recording Artist

NOEL GOURDIN

Saturday, February 25

Show starts at 8 PM

Michael's Cafe
5025 N 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Arizona! If you love the kind of music that stirs something deep inside of your soul, you can't miss out on our February 25 concert featuring Mass Appeal recording artist Noel Gourdin!

Noel Gourdin's star has been on the rise since he released his debut album, After My Time, in 2008. Gourdin received critical acclaim for his infectious lead hit single, The River.

In April 2011, Gourdin dropped his second album, Fresh: The Definition. The first single, Beautiful, was a summer smash. In fact, PhxSoul.com has been playing the song on our Jukebox for months! In the warm heart-felt record, Gourdin takes the lead to exemplify how to respectfully address the woman that has captured his heart.

Our show at Michael's Cafe in Phoenix will give you the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with this talented R&B crooner.

Ticket Prices

• Presale General Admission Tickets only $20 ($25 at the door)
• Presale Reserved Tables at $100 (fits 4 people, includes one well drink per person)
• Presale Reserved Tables at $175 (fits 4 people, includes bottle service)
• Presale VIP Booths at $250 (fits 8 or 10 people, includes bottle service)

 

Click Here to Buy Your Tickets at Shop.PhxSoul.com!

 

All events are subject to change. In the event of a change, we will make every effort to contact all ticket holders.

Comedian Sheryl Underwood LIVE at Tempe Improv on April 13-14

Sheryl Underwood will bring her stand-up act to the Tempe Improv on April 13-14 - two shows each night! The Tempe Improv is located at 930 E. University Dr, Tempe.

Sheryl is one of the boldest and most brazen women in comedy. In her comedy act, Sheryl dares to discuss sex, politics, current events, relationships and adult conversation.

Sheryl has a down-to-earth nature, and uses humor to give examples of her points of view. With 15 years of comedy experience and a Master's Degree under her belt, Sheryl has the ability to get an audience to understand what she is saying even if they don't agree with her opinion.

Currently on tour throughout the U.S. and Canada discussing male-female relationships, this sexually progressive, God-fearing conservative republican, usually elicits bold testimonials from even the most conservative of crowds. She has appeared in the feature films Bullworth, Beauty Shop and I Got the Hook Up.

In 2011, she joined the popular daytime show The Talk in its second season replacing Leah Remini.

Click HERE to purchase tickets online!

Show dates, times, performers and other details are subject to change without notice.

Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators Night with the Phoenix Suns on March 12 - Sign Up Now

Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators (AABSE) Night with the Phoenix Suns!

Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 pm (4:45 pm early game entry)

US Airways Center, 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 

Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Join the AABSE for a Night Out with the Phoenix Suns. Participants will receive discounted tickets, a free Suns gift, and early game access at 4:45 pm to watch player warm-ups. AABSE has reserved limited seating in the following arena areas:

Club Annexus $65.00 (regularly $89.75)

Lower Level $45.00 (regularly $79.75)

Upper Level $25.00 (regularly $48.75)

Upper level $20.00 (regularly $29.75)

For more information, click on the following link to obtain an event flyer/order form:

http://www.azabse.org/apps/documents/

Bonus Opportunity

Purchase your tickets by Feb. 13, 2012 for an opportunity to win 2 free tickets (est. value $180.00) to a future Phoenix Suns game in Club Annexus. This V.I.P lower level experience includes dining for 2 (est. value $70.00)!

Go to www.usairwayscenter.com/arena/welcome/annexus/ for information about Club Annexus.

Call Lisa at 602.379.7528 or Zel at 602.369.0337 to order tickets.

For more information, e-mail info@azabse.org.

Arizona Black Rodeo Coming to Rawhide in Chandler on March 3 - Two Shows! Get Tickets Now!

It's Rodeo time for Arizona residents! So everyone, make sure to join in on the fun!  The ARIZONA BLACK RODEO comes to town with two shows on March 3 at 1 PM and 7 PM.

The shows will be held at RAWHIDE at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, AZ

Featured Events: Barrel Racing, Tie-Down Ropin', Steer Wrestling and Bull Ridin'

There will be a special tribute to The Arizona Buffalo Soldiers Chapters, so you can be sure to expect an afternoon and evening filled with fun and entertainment.

The Arizona Black Rodeo will offer great entertainment and will feature the nation's top African American competitors. Make plans to bring the entire family for an educational and cultural experience.

To purchase Advance Tickets visit azblackrodeo.com or the Arizona Informant Office, 1301 E. Washington Street, Ste #101, Phoenix.

For additional Ticket Outlets, call (602) 550-0034 or e-mail info@azblackrodeo.com.

Free Homebuyer Workshops at Greater Phoenix Urban League on 2nd Thursdays of Each Month

The Greater Phoenix Urban League (GPUL), Wells Fargo Bank, and the Women’s Council of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers Phoenix Chapter are co-sponsoring free homebuyer workshops in 2012.

Learn how to qualify for up to $15,000 in down payment and purchase incentives (limited time only)!

Refreshments will be provided.

The workshops will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month and the next workshop will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 5:30-7 PM, at the GPUL facility, 1402 S. 7th Avenue, Phoenix.

The workshops are free to the public and RSVPs are encouraged.

For additional information, go to: www.wcofnarebphoenix.webs.com or www.wellsfargo.com/register.

You may also call Greater Phoenix Urban League at 602-254-5611 or Women’s Council of the Nation Association of Real Estate Brokers at 602-688-6327.

Victorious Women Ministries Conference Cruise to the Bahamas on November 2-5 - Register Today!

Victorious Women Ministries hosts a three-day Conference Cruise to the Bahamas on November 2-5, 2012. This conference features dynamic and powerful keynote speakers with a track record of inspiring others to trust God and His plan.

Conference theme: Let Us Run with Endurance, which is based on Hebrews 12:2. You will enjoy the conference speakers, workshops, and music, as well as the spectacular amenities of the beautiful Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship– Majesty of the Seas.

This is an experience you cannot afford to miss.

For registration information, please visit the Website at www.victoriouswomenmin.org or call Joyce Wells, travel coordinator, at (913) 422-3068.

Dr. Victoria Jones, Founder and President of Victorious Women Ministries, looks forward to 500500seeing you there — departing from Miami, Florida.

Do not delay, register today!

 

National Bestselling Author Kendra Norman Bellamy in Phoenix on Feb. 17-19

National Bestselling Author Kendra Norman Bellamy will be in Phoenix February 17-19.

Please refer to the flyer below for exact times and locations or visit www.kendranormanbellamy.com for more information.

Event details are subject to change without notice.