Are you ready for EROTICA?

If you are in NYC on Sunday, March 30th, 2008 from 6pm-11pm please stop by the Nubian Dreams Lounge located at Taj - 48 W. 21st Street @ 6th Ave.
This month we are proud to present in association with Go Magazine and Next Magazine "Erotica" .

Hosted by: Ms Tammy Peay
Authors: James Earl Hardy with excerpts from "The Freak Files, an Erotica Collection" Ana Otis with excerpts from "Trashy Novel"
Erotic Imagery:

Male: Ripp Bowman -Female: Christopher L. Mitchell
Erotic Poetry: Terre and also sean
Erotic Dancers from: Langston Lounge, Escandalo Nights, Girlzparty.com and Toni "The Goddess"
Music: DJ CALVIN

Info available at the Nubian Dreams Lounge Blog Click here

Please show your support and come out. Come early and enjoy the refreshing drinks from V2 Vodka.

2-4-1 well drink specials from 7pm-8pm.

Grown Sexy Dress. 21+ to enter.

Free admission before 7PM and $5.00 with flyer or Go and/or Next magazine ad and $10.00 without. Free all night for registered Nubian Dreams Cruise guests. Doors open at 6PM

Cruise from NYC to the Caribbean with Nubian Dreams.


From Oct. 8-16th, 2008 join us on this exciting cruise to San Juan, PR, St. Thomas Tortola, Virgin Islands. Eight days of fun, networking, parties, seminars, concerts and adventure. Meet new friends from around the globe with programming available for the gay, lesbian and straight people. You won't forget this trip. Cabins are selling fast and the price goes up on April 1, 2008 so don't wait any longer. Go to Visit our Sponsors, Affiliates & Promoter Partners
Nubian Dreams is produced by: JS Marketing Group, LLC
Sponsored by: Home Box Office, Next Magazine, Clik Magazine Bleu Magazine, Go Magazine, GBM News, Crystal Equation

Affiliates: Sizzle Miami 08, Chocolate City Fest, Sizzle Miami Her 08, LGBT Bahia Guide, World Pride & Power Conference, Gay Happenings, Private Stock Entertainment, LLC

With our promoter partners around the world

Also, this Friday, April 4, 2008 check out the Chocolate Bar

Happy Women's Month

Get a sneak peek on what is in store for our guests on the Nubian Dreams Cruise when Ms. Alyson Williams performs at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar next Tuesday night.

Join Alyson Williams and Friends
at Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar
254 W. 72nd Street, NYC
Tuesday March 25th, 2008
Showtime @ 8pm

Scheduled to appear:Me’lisa Morgan
Cheryl Pepsii Riley
Lillias White
Elisabeth Weathers
Chandra Armstead
Gloria Ryann
Melonie Daniels
& Felicia Collins

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Keep up with what's happening in Go Magazine or online at www.gomag.com Interesting articles, events, parties and more await you. Meet the staff at the upcoming Nubian Dreams Lounge "Erotica" co-sponsored by Go Magazine & Next Magazine on Sunday March 30 at the Taj Lounge. 49 W. 21st Streeet, NYC from 6pm-11pm

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Mz Vicki's back...



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EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
created for you by "MEGABOY" KATE and
SOFINA
featuring DJ MARY MAC
@ClubCACHE
221 W.46th St. NYC bwt 7th & 8th Aves
between The Edison Hotel & Sofia's Italian Restaurant
look for the door with the LOVERGIRL BANNER

Lots of room to DANCE, PARTY & LOUNGE
NYC's Best Kept Underground Secret!

11p - 4a $12 b4 12a $15 after
Take Any Train to Times Square 42nd Street it is a short walk to 46th
If you drive there is a parking lot right next door.
Ask for special Lovergirl rate of 25.00 plus
show your ticket to the cashier & the driver gets $10 admission into LOVERGIRL
must be 21 years of age or older w/valid picture ID

Must See TV

Wow. We just had to post this so that many of you could hear this history making speech. It reflects the importance of communication. We hope to continue such discussions during some of our seminars on the Nubian Dreams Cruise - Oct. 8th-16, 2008





http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/mvhome

Events this week - near and far

LOVERGIRLNYC
YOU KNOW HOW WE DO! EVERY SATURDAY!
featuring DJ MARY MAC

THIS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE and BE SEEN!
If your not at LOVERGIRL, YOUR MISSING IT!

this SATURDAY MARCH 22nd
on the brink of Super Stardom
"KIN"
female rap duo PERFORMING LIVE @ LOVERGIRL
this promises to be a big night so get there early ladies!!

DJ Mary Mac's Birthday Bash was off the HOOK!
see the evidence THE PICTURES are up on THE WEBSITE
LOVERGIRLNYC.COM

@ClubCACHE 221 W.46th St bwt 7th & 8th Aves
the door between The Edison Hotel & Sofia's Restaurant
NYC’s best kept underground secret!

Take Any Train to Times Square 42nd Street it is a short walk to 46th St. f
If you drive there is a parking lot right next door.special Lovergirl rate of 25.00

LOTS OF ROOM TO PARTY, DANCE and LOUNGE
11p - 4am
must be 21+ w/valid picture ID
$12 B4 12am $15 after


New Friday event hosted by Nubian Dreams regular ButtaFlySoul called UPTOWN LIVE located at tribal spears at 2167 Frederick Douglas Blvd. in Harlem. click link below.
http://www.myspace.com/uptownliveshow
uptownliveshow


Wayout Events and Genre present
IN THE MIX

Wednesday March 19, 2008 at HK Lounge - 523 Ninth Ave. @39th St. from 6pm-10pm

Looking for a different type of networking party. This is it. Mix crowd but good drinks, hot music and gift bags for the first 100. Open bar by V2 Vodka. Check it out.






Freedom Train Productions' & The Audre Lorde Project
Present
Freedom Story: Overcoming Sex AddictionA forum highlighting socio-political themes of Aurin Squire's new play.
MONDAY, MARCH 24TH @ 7PM
The Audre Lorde Project85 South Oxford StreetFort Greene, Brooklyn
For Directions to ALP click here

Inside a sex-phobic U.S. society and within a sex-positive queer community, the individual who defines his or her own personal sexuality is a brave freedom fighter. Freedom Train Productions is proud to host this discussion around the socio-political themes within Aurin Squire's new work.As is our custom, there will be an open and democratic discussion where experts and academics, sex-perts and sex-positives, and plain old folks who have something to say all will have a chance to do exactly that.This is a part of Freedom Train Productions' Offstage Series. Aurin's new play will be featured at Fire! New Play Festival 2008 in August. We promote new political theatre written by up-and-coming Black playwrights. All of our plays feature Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT) hero and shero characters. Our playwrights have had work staged at Fresh Fruit Festival, BRIC Studio, Blue Heron Theatre, HERE Arts Center, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, WOW Cafe Theatre, and other NYC theaters. For more info: visit: www.freedomtrainproductionsorg.


Well as promised Black 2: Broadway is doing our first B2: Group to see the hit Broadway Musical, "PASSING STRANGE".

As previously mentioned I had the opportunity to see this show and absolutely loved it.

We have 25 Orchestra seats @ $48.00 each and 25 Balcony seats @ $21.50 each. Many of you know that these are great prices.

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 for an 8pm show.

All money will be due on Friday, March 21st, 2008. We are setting up a PayPal Account which should be up and running by this Friday the 7th.

Also you can send payments by check and mail to:

B2: Productions
3647 Broadway Suite 4E
New York, NY 10031
Attn: Kevin-Anthony www.myspace.com/b2bookings Checks should be made out to B2: Productions


Nursha Project presentsWhere My Girls At?: A Comedic Look At Black Lesbians
Written & Performed by Micia Mosely
Thursday March 20 through Saturday March 22WOW Café Theater, 59-61 East 4th St. between Bowery & 2nd Ave
Tickets $20.00 http://www.wmga.eventbrite.com/
Micia Mosely's, "Where My Girls At?: A Comedic Look at BlackLesbians," reveals the issues that connect and separate myriad Black women's communities. Through different personas, Mosely portrays thediversity of Black lesbian experiences, challenging the notion thatthere is only one way to be Black or Queer in the 21st century. Eachperformance is unique, as Mosely's characters engage with the audiencein an improvised Question & Answer segment. Fresh, hilarious, andinsightful, this show is not to be missed. For more information http://www.miciamosely.com/ (see clips from the show at www.myspace.com/miciamosely)



In London. Check out the G Spot.

Lovergirl Special Announcement
What's Your Fierce Factor?
It's that time of year again where we search
for the fiercest, most fabulous lesbian in the tri-state area

You think you have what it takes?
then LOVERGIRL is LOOKING FOR YOU to REPRESENT!

Next Level Productions is holding their SECOND ANNUAL COMPETITION!
for the MOST FIERCE & FABULOUS LESBIAN in the tri-state area
You must win a preliminary event to compete in Next Level's finals competition
http://www.lovergirlnyc.com/

Nubian Dreams Preview - Part I

Nubian Dreams Lounge Preview Part II

"Erotica" March 30th. Taj Lounge

The Nubian Dreams Lounge & Cruise
in association with Go Magazine & Next Magazine

presents “Erotica”

Sunday - March 30, 2008
Taj Lounge - 48 W. 21 (5th & 6^th Ave.), NYC
from 6PM-11PM
2-4-1 Drink Special from 7PM-8PM
V2 Vodka sampling

Explore your hidden desires and witness the powerful male & female erotic images of photographers; Ripp Bowman & Christopher L. Mitchell. The evening will feature dancers from Girlzparty.com, Langston Lounge, Escandalo Nights & Toni "The Goddess." We are proud to present excerpts from the upcoming "Freak Filez, an Erotic Collection by "B-Boy Blues" author James Earl Hardy and Ana Otis' "Trashy Novel." Terre will be spittin erotic poetry and Ms. Tammy Peay returns as guest host for the evening. As with all Nubian Dreams Lounge events we have the best New York DJ's spinning. DJ Calvin Smith will bring you even more memories and surprises.

Don't forget to bring your check books or cash to reserve your space on the Nubian Dreams Cruise and other special items for sale. This is for the Grown & Sexy. See you on Sunday - March 30, 2008 from 6pm-11pm. Showtime is at 8PM. Taj Lounge - 48 W. 21st Street, NYC. Click the links in this post for more information.

BlacKout the movie

At the last Nubian Dreams Lounge we introduced to many this very compelling movie called BlacKout. It is now on DVD so check out the preview and buy if you like what you see. Independent African American films have a hard time getting made and the good ones need to be supported. I loved it and we hope you do too. http://www.blackoutpicture.com/

Theater Opportunity 4 U

Well as promised Black 2: Broadway is doing our first B2: Group to see the hit Broadway Musical, "PASSING STRANGE". As previously mentioned I had the opportunity to see this show and absolutely loved it. We have 25 Orchestra seats @ $48.00 each and 25 Balcony seats @ $21.50 each. Many of you know that these are great prices. Our outing will be taking place on Thursday, March 27th, 2008 for an 8pm show. All money will be due on Friday, March 21st, 2008. We are setting up a PayPal Account which should be up and running by this Friday the 7th. Also you can send payments by check and mail to:

B2: Productions
3647 Broadway Suite 4E
New York, NY 10031
Attn: Kevin-Anthony

Checks should be made out to B2: Productions. This is going to be a fun evening. The cast has agreed to meet with us after the show at a restaurant across from the theater. More details on that to follow. So please pass this information on to your lists and let's have a great turn out. See you behind the lights.

As Always,
Kevin-Anthony

From our sponsor HBO

Series Finale of The Wire on HBO
9 pm Sunday, March 9

The places and faces change, but the game remains the same. In the series finale, McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.

Don't miss our series finale of The Wire, Sunday, March 9 at 9 pm.Catch up with the fifth and final season anytime on HBO on Demand.

Erotica at Nubian Dreams Lounge

The Nubian Dreams Lounge & Cruise
in association with Go Magazine & Next Magazine

presents “Erotica”

Sunday - March 30, 2008
Taj Lounge - 48 W. 21 (5th & 6^th Ave.), NYC
from 6PM-11PM
2-4-1 Drink Special from 7PM-8PM
V2 Vodka sampling

Explore your hidden desires and witness the powerful male & female erotic images of photographers; Ripp Bowman & Christopher L. Mitchell. The evening will feature dancers from Girlzparty.com, Langston Lounge, Escandalo Nights & Toni "The Goddess." We are proud to present excerpts from the upcoming "Freak Filez, an Erotic Collection by "B-Boy Blues" author James Earl Hardy and Ana Otis' "Trashy Novel." Terre will be spittin erotic poetry and Ms. Tammy Peay returns as guest host for the evening. As with all Nubian Dreams Lounge events we have the best New York DJ's spinning. DJ Calvin Smith will bring you even more memories and surprises.

Don't forget to bring your check books or cash to reserve your space on the Nubian Dreams Cruise and other special items for sale. This is for the Grown & Sexy. See you on Sunday - March 30, 2008 from 6pm-11pm. Showtime is at 8PM. Taj Lounge - 48 W. 21st Street, NYC. Click the links in this post for more information.

The Inside Scoop on the Nubian Dreams Events

This is a long post but we feel an important one. On Tuesday is the important election in several key states for President. If you have contacts or family in any of those states please hopefully encourage them to vote. Election info here. Thank you.

Thanks to everyone that has come out to the Nubian Dreams Lounge series in New York City and those who partied with us at the Nubian Dreams Cruise presents "Return to Paradise" at the Winter Explosion.

We have five goals in mind for the Nubian Dreams concept. We want to bring together mature members of the same gender loving community and their friends to network, enjoy talented entertainers, artists, party and introduce guests to the Nubian Dreams Cruise Experience. If you like the lounge you will love the cruise. Good people, Good Food, Big Fun, Relaxation and God's Beauty. Cruising is such a wonderful experience and thanks to fellow promoters like Ebony Pyramid, Songmaster, Bess Knowing and others we will bring our 30 years of producing events to the sea. Each day will be different with new events and surprises. Sound good? Reserve Now.


Making It Happen
How we do we do it? Call us crazy but most of the businesses that launch such lofty events either have trust funds or sponsors to foot the initial bill. We have neither. Just commitment from our small team, sponsors and friends. These megaships demand a financial commitment upfront as do all the venues, designers, talent, printers and foot soldiers. Unless you rent the entire ship, producers continue to have to manage cabin inventory. When the price of the ship cabins go up we have to pass it on to the guests. It is vital that guests sign up early in order to maximize our negotiation position with the cruise ship to provide the best experience for our guests.

The corporate sponsors, with few exceptions do not take our demographic seriously. Please acknowledge those that do. Rarely will you find events like black prides, winter explosion (15 years) or Miami Sizzle to name a few with any big name sponsors. Why? Perhaps because we don't demand it. Perhaps promoters can't guarantee what the sponsor needs. Attention and sell through is what they want. This has to change because we (the community) deserve it. We spend money worldwide and are as a rule loyal to their products.

Now it is harder than ever to get any support. We are very much appreciative all of our sponsors, affiliates, promoter partners who have assisted us in getting the word out. That is a big thing because today many companies have disbanded their African American marketing departments and the African American LGBT community never has gotten the corporate support it deserves. Why? In the words of one marketing executive who could not participate confided that "the company already has them (meaning us).” Many companies are choosing to focus on the every growing Latino market." Wow? Right?

After producing parties and events for over 30 years, the producers of Nubian Dreams continue to prove themselves over and over again to potential guests, sponsors, venues, artists and others. Putting on events like the Nubian Dreams Cruise, The White Party Moonlight Cruise, Dominican Island Heat, Bahian Heat and other African American events is always a challenge. Without corporate sponsorship to back such commitment, it is from the immediate assistance of graphic & web designers, photographers, media sponsors, promoter partners and people like you that make these events possible.

Obama's message of YES WE CAN is important for all of us to embrace. We are powerful people and spreading the word and communicating with producers and sponsors goes a long way. During the Nubian Dreams Cruise and Lounge events we have a wonderful opportunity to get together and share experiences. The parties, forums, films, entertainment and workshops offer the opportunity to explore other places.

What we ask you to do to help us make this a very special adventure is act now by making a reservation. We have planned for 400 people and although we are half way there we need everyone to get on board before the price increases. Once we have sold out our allotment we can put ALL our focus to the Sun Pass programming. Watch our promo video here.

Next up Nubian Dreams Lounge "Erotica" March 30th from 6pm-11pm. Meet other cruisers months in advance is another benefit of attending the Nubian Dreams Lounge events. This early evening event is free to all registered guests. We want to thank Taj Lounge for offering us a venue to do this type of programming and also give thanks to all the artists and DJ's who have performed for you. See you soon. Thanks for reading. Please tell your friends about this interesting adventure.

Nubian Dreams Cruise @ Winter Explosion - Part II

Nubian Dreams Cruise @ Winter Explosion - Part I