The Covers of NY Pride

You looking for what to do this weekend. Check out these magazines and websites for the most updated information. These publications need your support. Click and bookmark these links to see what they have. More clicks, more subscriptions, more advertising = Survival of our stories. NOW THAT'S REAL PRIDE. Stay informed. All these sites have other links where you can find out what is happening worldwide. Happy Pride




http://www.gbmnews.com/




http://www.nextmagazine.net/




http://www.gomag.com/




Clik Magazine








www.thebleumag.com
















Interesting Blogs and Sites
Monaga
Girlzparty.com
Tropical Desires
UK Blakout

Spring is Here with Lots of Events

We have put together a NEW EVENTS PAGE on the Nubian Dreams website. Have you seen it yet? Let us know what you think. From theater to clubs to special events we feature it all.

This week we highlight NYC parties.

Thursday continues with the hit the afterwork party "After Effects" at The Ritz at 46th St. & 9th Ave. Hosted by Jonathan and Earl. Always a good time for the mature males.


This Thursday is the debut of Candy Shop. The music will be a twist of Pop, R&B, Hip Hop and traditional Latin music provided by Dj Unknown, Yamil and guest djs. Welcome Candy Shop a great place to visit after The Ritz.

Ladies the hot Lovergirl party continues this Saturday at Club Cache. We also have to say that Kate and the ladies have been a supporter over the years of James Saunders and Laurence Pinckney events. It began when we relaunched Black Pride NYC in 2001 and through our 2005 event. As a promoter partner each email that has gone out for Lovergirl has posted the Nubian Dreams banner. Can't wait to hang out with them on the cruise. Thanks Lovergirl.





For more info on ladies events please visit another supporter of ours and a Nubian Dreams Media Partner, Go Magazine. Their listing have it all.






Men and women should keep current with events that concern our issues at GBM News. They are always current. Check out the California ruling on Gay Marriage. Good job Cali. Thank you.












The return of Men Are From Mars

These brothers have been doing this party for awhile now. They always bring dramatic themes, hot music and beautiful nubian men out. Go early so you don't have to wait in long line.

If you have every dreamed of going to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, or Puerto Rico...escape this Sunday and experience Escandalo Nights "Havana" You won't believe this party. Be warned get there early or you will wait. The latin kids come out early and party late. Men & Women enjoy this party. Visit Escandalo Nights website.

Spring Party Season in Full Effect

Last night over a thousand black men partied at the "Men are from Mars" party at Mars 2112. The promoters of this event brought the party to a height multiple times during the evening. It was also great to see all the fellow promoters out to promote their upcoming parties and events. We saw Daryl Wilson who was pushing his upcoming party in Philly next week and his Chocolate City Fest in DC, Bleu Magazine was out promoting their magazine, Alberto wants brothers and sisters to come out tomorrow to the grand opening of the hottest latin party in the city, Escandalo Nights, Fred Pierce celebrates his birthday tomorrow also at HK Lounge at 406 W. 39th St. with three top DJ's, DJ Calvin Smith was promoting his new party in Brooklyn "Ascension" at the Chocolate Bar, Tony Shelton was out offering his annual "Ride to Pride" for DC Pride. Of course the Nubian Dreams team was out telling people to act now and grab the last 50 cabins for the Nubian Dreams Cruise. Don't forget ladies tonight is the Lovergirl Saturday party.

Finally it looks like competition has turned to cooperation. We want to send a special thanks to other promoters who have always welcomed promoters to promote at their events. Jonathan and Earl of Thursday's afterwork networking smash at the Ritz have always been there for us, our oldest friend Langston Lounge in Brooklyn, Kate at Lovergirl, Wayne at the Hanger, the Chi Chiz crew, Joe Mode from In the Mix, Alberto & Fernando of Escandalo Nights and Cornel in London, UK and so many others. Stay tuned for the next official Men are from Mars party on Gay Pride weekend in NYC. Congratulations James Saunders, Fred Pierce, Ricky Day, Nathan Scott and Lee Soldier. Stay tune to the Nubian Dreams events page for upcoming events in NYC and around the country. Also don't forget to checkout the Nubian Dreams Cruise blog for updates on the Cruise.

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
  

Bleu Magazine Joins the Nubian Dreams Adventure

Nubian Dreams is proud to present our latest media sponsor Bleu Magazine. This cutting edge magazine joins Go Magazine and GBM News in helping us get the word out about the Nubian Dreams Cruise and the Nubian Dreams Lounge. Welcome aboard Bleu. Here is one of their latest projects....

FACES NY Inc. and Bleu Magazine in collaboration with the High School of Graphic Communications Arts were honored to present the award of excellence to high school senior Carlos Taveras for his design for the 1st Annual World AIDS Day Poster Contest.

With “Keep The Promise” the message is to remind local and national government officials of the commitment to provide funding that will help stem the growing waves of new HIV infections and provide QUALITY health care for those already infected.

Students were asked to create a poster that would relay the message to our society, our government and ourselves. The research and images put into this project encourages all participants to communicate with each other, discuss the issues and provide opportunities to for decision when it comes to HIV/AIDS. “My first concept was children in Rwanda, Africa affected by HIV but my teacher advised me to broaden my scope, HIV/AIDS is a World problem” said Carlos. Young people in the United States are at persistent risk for HIV infection. This risk is especially notable for youth of minority races and ethnicities. Continual HIV prevention outreach and education efforts, including programs on abstinence and on delaying the initiation of sex, are required as new generations replace the generations that benefited from earlier prevention strategies.