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January

Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, Washington D.C. - January 17 - 21, 2009.
It hard to describe this without tearing up, but here goes... Join the nation in witnessing the historic inauguration of the first African-American President, Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th POTUS taking place in our nation's capital. With numerous events, activities, and parties, that weekend in DC will trump ANY event this entire year. Click for the following information: official schedule, official inauguration ball schedule, and hottest DC inauguration events.

Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Fest Montego Bay, Jamaica - January 22-24, 2009.
Break out of your winter blues, enjoy the fabulous weather and unbelievable sounds of jazz at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. Acts include Estelle, Robin Thicke, Ashford & Simpson, Lionel Richie, and Matisyahu.

Honda Battle of the Bands, Atlanta,GA - January 24, 2009.
Join Hotlanta in welcoming the 6th annual Honda Battle of the Bands. Watch 10 of the best HBCU marching bands wow and entertain the crowds with their masterful showmanship. Along with witnessing the "Super Bowl of Black Marching Bands", participants can also attend the Recruitment Fair.

February

NFL Superbowl Weekend, Phoenix, AZ - February 1-4, 2009.
After a titanic battle Super Bowl last year, can Super Bowl XLIII compete? I don't know but there will be PARTIES! Rub shoulders with the NFL finest in Tampa.

2008 NBA All-Star Game, Phoenix, AZ - February 13-15, 2009.
Slam Dunk, All-Star Game, your favorite NBA players and PARTIES, PARTIES, PARTIES! What more can you ask for? Taking place in the great city of Phoenix. Hang out with friends and enjoy the fabulous weather.

CIAA Soulabration Basketball Tournament, Charlotte - February 24-28, 2009.
Catch with old friends and meet new ones at the 64rd Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) tournament. Top-level college basketball, step show, celebrity parties and the Gospel Explosion (couldn't leave that out).

April

Plymouth Jazz Fest, Tobago, Trindad - April 2009.
Jazz, the islands, and beautiful people. Come back to Tobago to experience the Plymouth Jazz Fest. Enjoy a full weekend of sun, fun, and great food.

May

St. Lucia Jazz Fest, St. Lucia - May 1-10, 2009
Performers to be announced for this amazing event being held on the historic, beautiful Pigeon Island, St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Be there for the week-long festivities!

Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise, Caribbean - May 14-24, 2009.
Ok, can really find a better reason to vacation and party than scholarships for HBCU students? Take Tom Joyner's Fantastic Voyage to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallatra. What happens here, stays here, right?

Soul Beach Music Fest - Aruba, May 20-25, 2009
If it isn't broke, why fix it? The Soul Beach Music Festival return to Aruba this year. Beautiful beaches, the best weather in the world and the biggest soul artists. Relax and hang out or (and) party all night!

July

Essence Music Festival, New Orleans, LA - July 3-5, 2009.
Two words, Jill Scott, nuff said. The Essence Music Fest NEVER disappoints. Your favorite artists will be there with you and your friends to party it up in New Orleans. It's a can't miss!

Red Stripe Reggae SumFest, Montego Bay - July 19-25, 2009.
Biggest artists in Reggae, R&B, and Hip-Hop on the intoxicating island of Jamaica. Be there.