Party In Palm Springs – July 27 – 29, 2007 – Palm Springs, CA

The 11th Annual PIPs ( Party In Palm Springs ) is happening July 27 – 29, 2007! This event has sold out for the past 10 years, so get in now…

The location is:

Wyndham Palm Springs Resort
888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Friday July 27

Early check-in Friday starting at 2:00pm
Receive your official goodie bag
Champagne welcome reception
Live Music, Comedy by the pool 8:00 pm-10:00
White Linen Casino Party 10:30pm

Saturday July 28

PIP’s Golf Tournament starting at 7:00am
Pool opens at 7:00am
Tennis courts open at 7:00am
Fitness Center (open all day)

Saturday Afternoon
Music playing by the pool 12:00pm
Pool games
Pool Splash 3:00pm – 7:00 pm
Music giveaway by all the major record companies

Saturday Evening
Pajama Jammie Jam 10:30 pm
Music Dancing entertainment
Music CD’s, tapes & t-shirt giveaway

Sunday July 29

Day in the sun
Checkout 12:00 pm

Reggae Sumfest – July 15 – 21, 2007 – Montego Bay, Jamaica

Reggae Sumfest is a large concert festival in a park-like environment in the middle of Montego Bay. It often attracts young crowds, and features famous dancehall artists.

Here is the line up for the Reggae SumFest sponsored by Red Stripe.

Sunday, July 15

Beach Party @ Tropical Beach

Zj Liquid
DJ Marvin
Craig Ross
Pieces
Wyclef Refugee All Star Sound System

Thursday, July 19

Xplosion – Main Venue

Beenie Man
Bounty Killer
Elephant Man
Cham
Vybz Kartel
Movado
Lady Saw
Vegas
Ninja Man
Chuck Fenda
Anthony B
Assassin

Friday, July 20

Evolution – Main Venue

LL Cool J
Shaggy
Buju Banton
Morgan Heritage
Richie Spice

Saturday, July 21

Zenith – Main Venue

Mary J Blige
Beres Hammond
Tanya Stephens
Alison Hinds
Tarrus Riley

Essence Music Festival 2007 – July 5 – 7 – New Orleans, LA

The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is the largest event of its kind in the world. It is a special occasion in which families and friends come together to celebrate the rich cultural legacy of the African Diaspora. Artistic, musical, intellectual and spiritual achievements are the highlight of the annual Fourth of July “Party with a Purpose.” ESSENCE Cares Empowerment Seminars will be held daily at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the ESSENCE MARKETPLACE 2007–Fine Art & Crafts sales hours. ESSENCE Cares Empowerment Seminars are free and open to the public and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. ESSENCE MARKETPLACE daytime activities at the Convention Center also include food booths showcasing world-renowned New Orleans cuisine, the Festival’s book fair, author signings, celebrity meet-and-greets, sponsor activities, the ESSENCE boutique, communit exhibits and much more. Spectacular evening concerts will be held on July 5, 6, and 7 at the Louisiana Superdome.

ESSENCE MARKETPLACE will be from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 5; Friday, July 6; and Saturday, July 7 at the Convention Center which is a state-of-the-art, indoor, air-conditioned facility.

The show headliners will be: Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris and Chris Brown when the festival’s return to New Orleans.

ADDITIONAL ARTISTS

July 5, 2007

Common
Kenny Latimore & Chante Moore*
Pieces of A Dream
Rachelle Ferell
Rahsaan Patterson*

July 6, 2007

Kenny Latimore & Chante Moore*
Najee
Nuttin but Stringz*
Rahsaan Patterson*
Slum Village
Will Downing

July 7, 2007

Angie Stone
Chuck D with Public Enemy
Kindred
Lyfe Jennings
Nuttin but Stringz*
Sunshine Anderson

* Acts to perform two nights