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| MAY New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA 4/24/09-5/3/09; Annual festival featuring Louisiana food, music, and crafts; musical entertainment includes jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, Afro-Caribbean, rap and more; past performers include Yolanda Adams, Fats Domino, Herbie Hancock, Etta James, Ellis Marsalis, Hugh Masekela, Ohio Players, and Lionel Richie Fair Grounds Race Course www.nojazzfest.com Beale Street Music Festival, Memphis, TN 5/1/09-5/3/09; Enjoy the music of over 60 artists on 4 big stages; Beale Street; www.memphisinmay.org Memphis in May International Festival, Memphis, TN 5/4/09-5/9/09; Annual cultural celebration honoring a specific country; festival includes cultural displays, food, and activities; Audubon Park; www.memphisinmay.org Sweet Auburn SpringFest, Atlanta, GA 5/8/09-5/10/09; One of the largest family reunions and street festivals; featuring Bridal Connection, Film Fest, Artist Market, Literary Festival, Parade of Cultures, Sports Carnival, Taste of Sweet Auburn, International Vendors Marketplace, Technology and Business Expo; Auburn Avenue; www.sweetauburn.com JVC Jazz Festival, Miami, FL Huge jazz festival involving many concerts; past performers include George Benson, India.Arie, and Wayne Shorter www.festivalproductions.net Annie Malone Parade & May Day Celebrations, St. Louis, MO Annie Malone Children's Home, founded by one of the first African-American millionaires in the nation, brings the community together at the end of each May to remember the founder's legacy and celebrate neighborhood spirit with a parade and a series events; www.anniemalone.com DanceAfrica 2009, Brooklyn, NY Annual celebration of African/African American dance, music, art and film; Brooklyn Academy of Music; www.bam.org Spoleto Festival, Charleston, SC 5/22/09-6/7/09; Festival featuring artistic performances in opera, jazz, theater, contemporary music, dance, literary and visual arts; www.spoletousa.org Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta, GA 5/24/09-5/26/09;One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country; Piedmont Park and various venues; www.atlantafestivals.com Carnival 2009, San Francisco, CA San Francisco's version of Mardi Gras; featuring exotic carnival dancers, parade, food, music and more; Harrison Street (between 16th Street and 22nd Street) www.carnavalsf.com UCLA Jazz & Reggae Festival, Los Angeles, CA Annual two day festival that attracts over 30,000 fans; UCLA www.myspace.com/jazzreggae Gospel Festival, Chicago, IL 6/6/09-6/7/09; One of the world's largest free outdoor gospel festivals; sponsored by Mayor's Office of Special Events; Grant Park www.877chicago.com JUNE Hollywood Black Film Festival, Hollywood, CA 6/2/09-6/7/09; Annual festival featuring film screenings, parties, panels and networking receptions; www.hbff.org San Francisco Black Film Festival, San Francisco, CA 6/4/09-6/7/09, 6/11/09-6/14/09; Featuring films about people of African descent; various San Francisco locations www.sfbff.org American Dance Festival, Durham, NC Largest modern dance festival in the world; Duke University www.americandancefestival.org Blues Festival, Chicago, IL Given that Chicago is where the Blues matured, its no surprise that this world famous event attracts over 500,000 fans; sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Special Events; Grant Park www.877chicago.com Capital Jazz Fest, Columbia, MD 6/5/09-6/7/09; Calls itself the world's largest showcase of contemporary jazz for good reasons; past performers include Racehelle Ferrell, Wayman Tisdale, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Leela James, Eric Benet, Pattti Austin, Kem, and Angie Stone; Merriweather Post Pavilion www.capitaljazz.com Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, Red Bank, NJ 6/5/09-6/7/09; Largest annual free music festival in the northeast featuring jazz, blues, food, crafts and plenty of family fun; Marine Park; http://redbankfestival.com Brooklyn International Film Festival, Brooklyn, NY 6/6/09-6/14/09; Film festival featuring 100 films from around the world including Caribbean and African countries; Brooklyn Museum of Art www.wbff.org/overview Gospel Festival, Chicago, IL 6/6/09-6/7/09; One of the world's largest free outdoor gospel festivals; sponsored by Mayor's Office of Special Events; Grant Park /www.877chicago.com ODUNDE African Street Festival, Philadelphia, PA Street festival featuring live entertainment and processions to Delaware River; South Street (between 21st and 23rd Streets); www.odundeinc.org JVC Jazz Festival, New York City, NY Huge jazz festival involving many concerts; past performers include Etta James, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Shirley Horn, Cassandra Wilson, James Brown; Various New York City locations www.festivalproductions.net Indy Jazz Fest, Indianapolis, IN Features local and national music artists; past performers include Issac Hayes, Wyclef Jean, Patti LaBelle, Solomon Burke, Nancy Wilson, Ramsey Lewis, and Blind Boys of Alabama; White River State Park www.indyjazzfest.net Playboy Jazz Festival, Los Angeles, CA Huge jazz festival featuring well-known musicians; past performers include Bill Cosby, Kevin Eubanks, Wynton Marsalis, Etta James, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Savion Glover; Hollywood Bowl www.festivalproductions.net Urbanworld Film Festival, New York City, NY International film festival featuring 70 independent films from around the world; major studio films have also been featured in the past including Best Man, Soul Food, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, Down in the Delta, Hoodlum, Why Do Fools Fall In Love; New York City http://uwff.com Hampton Jazz Festival, Hampton, VA Huge jazz festival involving many concerts; past performers include B.B King, Toni Braxton, Will Downing, Boney James, Kem, Kindred The Family Soul, and Charlie Wilson; Hampton Coliseum www.festivalproductions.net DC Caribbean Carnival, Washington, DC Annual event attracting over 500,000 people; featuring parade, colorful costumes, music, dance and more www.washington.org Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI 6/25/09-7/5/09; Outdoor festival featuring jazz, R&B, Blues and more on 13 stages; food, comedians, children's play area, amusement and much much more including park rides Henry Maier Festival Park www.summerfest.com Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington DC Annual festival attended by 1 million people; featuring music, song, dance, discussions of cultural issues, crafts, storytelling and cooking demonstrations; National Mall; www.washington.org Monterey Blues Festival, Monterey, CA 6/26/09-6/28/09; Annual festival featuring 56 Blues acts; past performers include Ashford & Simpson, Etta James, Keb Mo, Bobby Blue Band and Solomon Burke, Monterey Fairgrounds www.montereyblues.com Taste of Chicago Amazing range of cuisine is mind-boggling and delicious to the nearly 2 million visitors; the barbecue is often spectacular; Grant Park www.cityofchicago.org Houston CaribFest, Houston, TX The biggest annual celebration of Caribbean arts and crafts, music and cuisine; www.houstoncaribfest.com JULY African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, Chicago, IL Family event featuring music, food, arts and crafts; Washington Park; www.festivaloflife.com Waterfront Blues Festival, Portland, OR 7/2/09-7/5/09; Annual festival attracts over 100,000 Blues fans from taround the world; featuring various blues artists, food and www.waterfrontbluesfest.com Essence Music Festival, New Orleans, LA 7/3/09-7/5/09; One of the most popular summer festivals; past performers include Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, LL Cool J, Charlie Wilson, Earth Wind & Fire, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverley; Louisiana Superdome www.essence.com Filmore Street Jazz Festival, San Francisco, CA 7/4/09-7/5/09; Annual festival featuring three stages of continuous jazz music and over 300 artists; Fillmore Street between Jackson and Eddy Streets; www.fillmorestreetjazzfest.com Indiana Black Expo, Indianapolis, IN Annual celebration featuring Music Festival, Consumer Exhibits, Employment Fair, children's activities and more; over 500,000 people participate in the event; Indiana Convention Center/RCA Dome; www.indianablackexpo.com JVC Jazz Festival, Chicago, IL Huge jazz festival involving many concerts; past performers include Roy Ayers, Regina Belle, Miles Davis, Buddy Guy, Sonny Rollins, and Cassandra Wilson various Chicago locations www.festivalproductions.net National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA National cultural celebration recognizing the achievements and influence of artists of African descent; various Atlanta locations; www.nbaf.org Garfield Avenue Blues, Gospel & Arts Festival, Milwaukee, WI Annual festival featuring blues, jazz, gospel music, delicious barbecue, Louisiana boil; Garfield Avenue between 4th and 7th streets; www.milwaukee.org North Beach Jazz Festival, San Francisco, CA Featuring local Bay Area jazz artists; North Beach area of San Francisco www.nbjazzfest.com Roxbury Film Festival, Boston, MA Featuring films, documentaries and short films written, produced, and directed by filmmakers of color; various Boston locations www.roxburyfilmfestival.org AUGUST Harlem Week, Harlem, NY 7/09-8/09 (Various Dates); Annual event featuring Harlem Jazz Fest, Historic Black College Fair, Junior Tennis Classic, Gymnastics Gala, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Family Unity Day Festival, Black Film Festival, Children's Festival, Fashion Shows and much more, various Harlem locations www.harlemdiscover.com Satchmo Summer Fest, New Orleans, LA Celebration of the legendary Louis Armstrong; featuring music, seminars, children's activities and more; Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint /www.frenchquarterfestivals.org African World Festival, Milwaukee, WI 7/31/09-8/2/09; Annual three day summer festival celebrating African Diaspora heritage; enjoy the marketplace, music, and delicious cuisine from many participating restaurants; Henry Maier Festival Park www.africanworldfestival-milwaukee.com Historic Third Ward Jazz Festival, Milwaukee, WI A free outdoor festival featuring jazz, food and many specialty vendors; Historic Third Ward www.milwaukee.org Umoja Family Festival of African Heritage, Seattle, WA Junkins Park www.umojafamilyfest.com JVC Jazz Festival, Newport, RI Annual festival for over 50 years; past performers include Branford Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis, Bill Cosby, Regina Carter and more; Fort Adams State Park www.festivalproductions.net Martha's Vineyard Festival, Oak Bluff, MA Past performers include Dianne Reeves and Natalie Cole; Ocean Park, Oak Bluff www.festivalproductions.net Long Beach Jazz Festival, Long Beach, CA One of the premier California jazz festivals; past performers include Al Jarreau, Stanley Clarke, Randy Crawford, Phil Perry and Patti Austin; 1 Pine Avenue www.longbeachjazzfestival.com Watts Summer Festival, Watts, CA 8/7/09-8/9/09; Annual cultural festival featuring arts, music, food, fashion and more; South Central Avenue www.wattsfestival.org Bud Billiken Parade, Chicago, IL One of the oldest African American parades and the largest of its type in the nation; has been held 2nd Saturday of August since 1945; parade begins at 39th Street and King Drive; attracts over one million spectators and 150,000 parade participants; the parade celebrates children and the return to school; www.budbillikenparade.com Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, Crownsville, MD Annual festival featuring culture, music, food, dance from the African Diaspora, children's activities, arts and crafts; entertainment includes jazz, blues, Caribbean steel bands, gospel; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds www.kuntakinte.org African Marketplace and Cultural Faire, Los Angeles, CA Annual festival attracting over 250,000 people; featuring music, food, health fair, children's activities, film festival, tennis tournament, technology village and more; Exposition Park www.africanmarketplace.org Black Family Reunion, Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati's riverfront comes alive for a weekend of music, pavilions of all sorts, concerts, entertainment and a final open-air ecumenical church service, with over 200,000 attendees; featuring Heritage Breakfast, Town Hall Meeting, Parade, Jammin' on the Cove Music, Themed Pavilions, Arts & Crafts, Food, Vendor Booths, Apparel, Exhibits, and more; Sawyer Point, Cincinnati Waterfront www.midwestbfrc.com JVC Jazz Festival, Concord, CA Huge jazz festival featuring various artists; past performers include Patti Austin, Norman Brown, Peabo Bryson, Randy Crawford, and Boney James; Concord Pavilion www.festivalproductions.net JVC Jazz Festival, Los Angeles, CA Huge jazz festival featuring various artists; past performers include George Benson, Stanley Clarke, Etta James, Jeffrey Osbourne, Patrice Rushen, and Grover Washington Jr.; Hollywood Bowl /www.festivalproductions.net Soul Music Beach Fest , Virginia Beach, VA Enjoy music, food, ethnic arts and crafts; bring your beach chair to this free event Virginia Beach www.beacheventsfun.com |
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