Something for This Weekend

SAVE THE DATE FOR PRIDE SUNDAY - June 29th for the final Nubian Dreams Lounge. This special event happens on Pride Sunday from 6pm-11pm with special guest artists from the Nubian Dream Cruise performing; Alyson Williams, Kevin Anthony & Tammy Peay. Don't miss it.

Congratulations to our friends at Langston Lounge in Brooklyn that received a special award at Brooklyn Borough Hall from Marty Markowitz yesterday. Calvin Clark, Eryck Albury and staff really deserve alot of credit for bringing gay life to Brooklyn in a classy way.

SATURDAY SENSATION
ONE NIGHT ONLY - SATURDAY JUNE 14
CLUB AURA, 5 E 19TH ST. BETW. BROADWAY & 5TH
TWO FLOORS OF MUSICDJ UNKNOWN ON LEVEL 1WITH HIP HOP / R&B / REGGAE
FREDDIE & SPK MAFIA ON LEVEL 2WITH HOUSE & BEATS and SPECIAL CD GIVEAWAYS

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

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/

Event Express for Feb.

This month there are parties and events all over. In this lounge report you will hear of the Winter Explosion in Upstate NY, Spotlight International's new networking party in London, The Red Party in DC and our Black History Month tribute at the Nubian Dreams Lounge. Let's get started.

Next weekend men and women from all across the country will be coming to celebrate the 14th annual Winter Explosion. Nubian Dreams partner, James Saunders has been with them since the beginning. This year the Nubian Dreams Cruise is proud to present the opening party "Return to Paradise" @ Winter Explosion - Hudson Valley Resort & Spa Kerhonkson, NY

Friday - Feb. 15, 2008 from 10pm - 4am

Buses leave from Penn Station NYC (West 31 Street bet 7th & 8th Ave at 8pm returns at 6am)$75.00/adv & $95.00/at door & $25.00 for r/t transpo from NYC . Purchase Online

Ticket price includes: 4 hour premium open bar, 2 separate parties (House/Classics & Hop Hop),DJ Fred Pierce & DJ One, multi-media show and a very special performance by the House Music Diva, Rochelle Fleming, formerly of First Choice singing her hits like Dr. Love, Let No Man Put Asunder, It's Not Over, Love Thang & Armed & Extremely Dangerous. Info: 212-501-2223 or http://www.nubiandreamsnyc2.blogspot.com/Tickets available at the Nubian Dreams Lounge ONLINE Visit the Nubian Dreams Lounge blog for updates on events around the country. Stay informed.


Nubian Dreams Lounge #3 - The Black History Month Tribute
Feb. 24th@ Taj Lounge 48 W. 21st. St. NYC, NY
6:00PM-11:00PM Showtime: 7:30pm

This is a very special Nubian Dreams Lounge. It is co-presented this month by GBMNews.com. The goal of this lounge is not only to party to the hot sounds of NY's finest DJ Calvin who spins Classics, R&B, Hip-Hop and House but also we pay tribute to legends in our community from the past and present. Hosted by Internet Radio host, Eric Jones, we will be presenting a visual artists, poets, authors and photographers for the show. Who knows who else will show. We are also proud to salute and pay tribute to several of New York's own legends; Calvin Clark of Langston Lounge and NY Youth at Risk , the late Regina Shavers of the Griot Circle, Rod Risbrook, Girlzparty.com and Jerry Thompkins. Please show your support and come out.

The Nubian Dreams Lounge is about having fun, networking, showcasing talent and giving out information on the upcoming Nubian Dreams Cruise and our guests products and services. We ask that you come early, dress grown & sexy - no hip hop gear at club request, have a great attitude, bring your business cards and be ready to meet some wonderful mature people. Must be 21 or older to enter. Happy hour with drink specials are available until 8pm. The chef will prepare a tapas menu for purchase. Doors open at 6pm - Free before 7pm - $5.00 thereafter.

Other events -

London, England - The Nubian Dreams Promoter Partner, Cornel McKay in London continues to conquer London with his brand new entertainment party Instant Xposure






In D.C. - Promoter partner Daryl Wilson brings the Red Party to DC

And in NYC - Lovergirl Reigns

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
  

January Updates

We have been busy. Here is a preview of the upcoming Nubian Dreams Lounge on Jan. 27, 2008 located at the Taj Lounge - 48 W. 21st., NYC from 5pm-11pm. This month featuring the comedy of Tammy Peay & ButtaFlySoul and music by DJ Poison Ivy. Please read full blog for more information. Thanks for your loving support of this Grown & Sexy networking event. You dressed great and came with a positive attitude. http://www.nubiandreamsnyc2.blogspot.com/






The January Nubian Dreams Lounge is free if you;

• Enter before 6pm or
• Show proof of subscription to one of our media sponsors publications or
• Are a registered guest of the Winter Explosion 2008. Pick up your packages at the Lounge. Your name will be on the guest list or
• Are a registered guest of the Nubian Dreams Cruise. Your name will be on the list.

All other: $5.00
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Don't be in this long line. Get your tickets at the Nubian Dreams Lounge for the very special Nubian Dreams event at the Winter Explosion. The Nubian Dreams Cruise is proud to presents the opening night party, featuring the hotttest party atmosphere at the "Return to Paradise" event. We have taken on the task of of recreating the legendary Paradise Garage of NYC. Attire is Pajama Topz and Bottoms - but that is optional. Buses will be leaving from NYC and take you to the party of the season in upstate NYC on Feb. 15, 2008.
The ticket price includes a four hour open bar party til 4am, two separate parties (House/Classics & Hop Hop), two hot DJ's, multi-media show, cinema room and a very special performance by the House Music Diva, Rochelle Fleming, formerly of First Choice singing her hits like Dr. Love, Let No Man Put Asunder, It's Not Over, Love Thang & Armed & Extremely Dangerous. Email http://www.blogger.com/jspresent@gmail.com for tickets & information.

You can make your reservation for the Nubian Dreams Cruise online, though our promoter partners, at the Nubian Dreams Lounge or at Winter Explosion. Bring your checkbook.
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James Saunders and Fred Pierce present their weekly house party event for the grown & sexy mature crowd every Friday in Brooklyn. Experience OASIS.





On Sunday, Jan. 20th our friends at Escandalo Nights launch the tantalizing monthly party in their new space. If you have never been to an Escandalo Nights party, you are missing something special. It's the place where Latinos, Blacks, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and straights miss and mingle. Get there early.


HBO has long been a supporter of our events. We started working with them with Black Pride NYC and they also support our efforts with Dominican Island Heat I & II and Bahian Heat. We are proud to announce that they will be joining us again on the Nubian Dreams Cruise with the HBO Film Festival.

Until then, subscribe to HBO and witness their wonderful programming.

Check out the Our Media

Thanks to the help of our media sponsors we will have Nubian Dreams Cruise ads running in the following publications. Please pick them up and subscribe if you can.

Out this week is Bleu Magazine with exciting features, pictures and information. They will be on hand at the Jan. 27th Nubian Dreams Lounge to meet you.


Clik is up next. Coming soon to a city near you. In the meantime, check out their website.

We also have ads running in Next Magazine for the fellas. Also check out the Nextworks Networking party. It's free.

GO! this month for the ladies has interesting stories and event not only for NY but worldwide. Check out the website for current listing information.




With great pleasure we announce that GBMNews will be hosting our Nubian Dreams Lounge in February for Black History Month. Details will be announced at the Jan. ND Lounge. Stay informed with world politics with a Black Gay slant in the online free publication.

JOB ALERT: Nubian Dreams is looking for street team & online marketing representatives. Email us for information.

Finally in closing we wish to send our prayers out to our friend and promoter partner Kate - co-owner of Lovergirl who lost her mother last week. Stay strong lady.

Yes...we know this is a long entry. Hopefully you enjoyed it. Leave a comment and let us know. Have a great week.