Weekend Preview

• *Don't miss the BET "BLACKOUT" Premiere this Friday, Feb 1st @ 8PM*
  (Cast includes: Jeffrey Wright, Zoe Saldana, Melvin Van Peeples, Michael B. Jordan, Latanya Richardson,
  Saul Rubinek, Sean Blakemore, Susan Kelechi-Watson, Jamie Hector, Nehal Joshi, Anthony Chisholm,
  Barbara Montgomery, Tobias Truvillion, Omar Scroggins, Robbie Tate-Brickle, Ali A. Wahhab, Prodigy,
  Dyverse, Kisha Batista , Johnny Solo, Turron Kofi Alleyne, Khalida Outlaw and Jerry Lamothe) "BLACKOUT" DVD in stores Tuesday, Feb 5th
  http://www.blackoutpicture.com/videocardemail/videocardemail-dedra.html
  
• TAVIS SMILEY LOOKING FOR 'UNCONDITIONAL LOVE': Journalist needs submissions for new book. *SmileyBooks, the publishing company founded by Tavis Smiley, has launched a national campaign to generate submissions for his next book Love Wins: True Stories of Transformation and Triumph.
  The book will be a collection of real life stories that give voice to the transforming power of unconditional love. "Too often 21st century living has a way of disconnecting us from that divine power within," says Smiley. "Love Wins is an expression of faith that we can reconnect with love's power - to positively transform each other and the world we live in." The true stories featured in Love Wins will range from 500 to 1,200 words in length. Contributors' bios will be included along with their selection and each author will receive a complimentary autographed first edition copy of Love Wins. In addition to the entries included in the book, SmileyBooks will feature additional selections on www.tavistalks.com. Details on the Love Wins submissions guidelines can be found by clicking on the Love Wins banner at the bottom of the page at www.tavistalks.com/media/smileybooks. In the fall of 2008 when the book is scheduled for publication, Smiley will undertake a Love Wins "unconditional love" tour, inviting regional contributors to join him at events around the country.
  
• The inaugural World Pride & Power Conference hosted by the World Pride & Power Organization held in the theme of "Unity, Empowerment & Inclusivity," convening Thursday, February 21-February 24, 2008 in Los Angeles, California at the Olympic Collection Conference Center (http://www.ocbanquet.com/) is honored to share the results of an international call for SGLBT World Pride Award nominees.
  
• Bleu Magazine & Clik Magazine releases new magazines this week.
  
• Men are from Mars have second edition of Plush for the Grown & Sexy Crowd on Sunday. PLUSH EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT
  2 FOR 1 DRINK SPECIALS FROM 11-12:30
  HIP HOP, R&B, REGGAE BY DJ MK & POISON
  CLUB AURA - 5. E 19TH ST. BETW. BROADWAY & 5TH AVE., NYC
  DOORS OPEN AT 11PM, $5 BEFORE 1AM, $10 AFTER
  
• FRED PIERCE PRESENTS
  667 Live!with Carlos Sanchez & Fred Pierce
  SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
  @ LANGSTON, 1073 Atlantic Ave, BKLYN
  FREE FROM 7PM TO 9PM
  
• Presenting the FIRST EVER SOLO EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY RICKY DAY
  Work on display Saturday January 12 - February 29, 2008@Busboys and Poets2021 14th street NW, Washington D.C.
  
• LOVERGIRLNYC
  YOU KNOW HOW WE DO! EVERY SATURDAY! featuring DJ MARY MAC
  @ClubCACHE 221 W.46th St bwt 7th & 8th Aves
  the door between The Edison Hotel & Sofia's Restaurant
  NYC’s best kept underground secret! If you drive there is a parking lot right next door.special Lovergirl rate of 25.00 11p - 4am must be 21+ w/valid picture ID
  $12 B4 12am $15 after