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Events for the Month of May

	Producers Guild of America Diversity Workshop < Thursday, May 01, 2008 @ secured payday loa 05/01/2008 — 06/30/2008 The Producer Guild of America Website: www.producersguild.org The Producers Guild of America is proud to announce its fourth annual producing workshop, “THE POWER OF DIVERSITY.” This workshop will draw upon a wide range of seminars and perspectives designed to foster the development of diverse voices in Television Comedy, One Hour Drama, Reality Television and Motion Pictures. Up to twenty (20) participants will be encouraged to explore, create and refine creative visions and stories that reflect our diverse culture. Applicants may be at any stage of career development, from emerging creative voices to those well-established in their careers. This year’s program provides a veritable “crash course” in producing, giving participants a comprehensive overview of the essential skills of the producing trade through a series of seminars and master classes with some of the top professionals working in film and television today, supported by one-on-one mentoring work with a member of the Producers Guild. Topics to be addressed include: writing, pitching, budgeting and scheduling, fundraising, marketing, and new media opportunities. - Workshop call for entries is now open and closes on April 11th, 2008 at 5:00 pm. - Applicants will be notified by April 25th, 2008 - Workshop sessions will take place throughout the month of May and June. If selected, participants must be available to attend the duration of the program. secured payday loans online

	B B King in Concert-FL secured Saturday, May 03, 2008 @ secured ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	Digital Hollywood-L.A. secured Monday, May 05, 2008 @ secured payday loa The Grand Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland 1755 N. Highland Ave. Hollywood, California Digital Hollywood has multiple tracks on each day. Attendees will be free to move from conference room to conference room during the day. http://www.digitalhollywood.com/LASpring08Agenda.html secured payday loans online

	Kanye West Concert secured Tuesday, May 06, 2008 @ 7:00 PMsecured payday loa American Airlines Arena www.ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	CableFAXIES Marketing Awards-DC Tuesday, May 06, 2008 @ 12:00 PM secured Luncheon as we salute the most outstanding marketing and PR programs and people in the highly competitive and dynamic cable arena. Winners and honorable mentions will be honored in 29 categories for outstanding cable marketing efforts over the past year. The luncheon will be filled with excitement from the award winners, great food and entertainment; all while you mingle with top cable executives. Tickets can be purchased below or contact Saun Sayamongkhun at 301-354-1610; ssayamongkhun@accessintel.com. secured payday loans online

	Urban Trend Show-NY secured Wednesday, May 07, 2008 @ secured Date: May 5-7, 2008 Urban Trend Show is a dedicated event serving the Urban Fashion market of USA. Offering edgy, urban, street, quirky ready-to-wear and accessories buyers a full selection of contemporary, missy, teen, and children, the Urban Trend Show is the ultimate m... Urban Trend Show is a dedicated event serving the Urban Fashion market of USA. Offering edgy, urban, street, quirky ready-to-wear and accessories buyers a full selection of contemporary, missy, teen, and children, the Urban Trend Show is the ultimate must attend, one stop shopping for serious buyers and exhibitors. Besides, hot new trends, there are hundreds of accessory lines from shoes to hats, purses, jewelries, belts, and scarves. http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/urban-trend-new secured payday loans online

	Blues Music Awards-TN secured < Thursday, May 08, 2008 @ secured Biggest night in Blues music for fans, artists and the industry. Highest honor for Blues artists www.blues.org secured payday loans online

	The Business of Entertainment-FL Friday, May 09, 2008 @ 10:00 AM secured The Sports, Film & Entertainment Committee Presents "The Business of Entertainment" on Friday, May 9th @ the Florida Regional Minority Business Council Expo Business of Entertainment Workshop Time:10:00 AM - 12 Noon Location: Broward County Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL Speakers Include: Ted Lucas- CEO, Slip N Slide Records Helga Silva- Vice President of News, Univision TV Group Derrick Baker- Program Director, WEDR FM 99 JAMZ Herb Miller- Incentives Administrator,Governor's Office of Film & Entertainment Julian Chang- Fashion Designer,Julian Chang Clothing Line Reggie Scott- Executive Director, American Black Film Festival & President, PepperShaker Co. Moderator: Lorenzo “Ice Tea” Thomas-Radio Personality, WEDR FM 99 JAMZ Keynote Luncheon / 100 Exhibitors / Reception / Workshops Cost: Entertainment Workshop $25 / Friday- Full Admission $80 Register online at www.frmbc.org or call 305-762-6151 Sponsored by WEDR 99 JAMZ FM & Show Technology Inc. secured payday loans online

	Ethnic Marketing-NY secured Friday, May 09, 2008 @ secured Ethnic Marketing: How to Target the Multicultural Consumer Location : NYU-11 W 42 St Organizer : New York University's (NYU) Center For Marketing Phone : 212-242-3351 Fax : 212-691-5969 E-Mail: yartish@multicultural.com Website: http://www.scps.nyu.edu/course-det[...] secured payday loans online

	Comedian Steve Harvey-FL secure Saturday, May 10, 2008 @ secured www.ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	Miami Beach Chamber Gala secure Saturday, May 10, 2008 @ secured secured payday loans online

	Jazz On The Bay Concert-MIA sec Saturday, May 10, 2008 @ secured Johnny Gill, Taylor Dayne, & The Manhattens Peacock Park 2820 McFarlane Rd. Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Admission is FREE!!! secured payday loans online

	Mello Monday featuring Dead Prez-FL Monday, May 12, 2008 @ secured Hosted by HBO Def Poet Asia visit myspace/mellomondays.com secured payday loans online

	The Recording Academy-Miami Beach Tuesday, May 13, 2008 @ secured The Recording Academy, Florida Chapter Presents In The Mix: Dyke Cafe, 846 Lincoln Road 2nd Floor, Miami Beach Hosted by Florida Chapter Board Governor Greg "Stryke" Chin. Join fellow music community members every second Tuesday of the month at Van Dyke Cafe in Miami Beach for a casual networker. For more information click on the link below: http://www.grammy.com/images/email/2ndTuesVanDyke0208.jpg secured payday loans online

	Clio Festival & Awards-MIA secu Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ secured payday loa 49th Clio Festival in South Beach, May 14-17, 2008 Once a year the biggest, best and most-celebrated names in advertising and design descend upon beautiful South Beach to share the experience of the world-renowned Clio Festival. http://www.clioawards.com/festival/index.cfm secured payday loans online

	Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conf Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ secured Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo Hosted by General Motors May 14-17, 2008 secured payday loans online

	New Music West-Vancouver secure Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ secured May 14 - 18, 2008 The largest and most influential new music event in Western North America, and the only annual public new music showcase in Western Canada. Operating since 1990, New Music West showcases over 200 bands to the public and industry. Includes conference, networking events and educational workshops. Performers have included: Nickelback, Marilyn Manson, Gene Simmons, Perry Farrell, Swollen Members, Sam Roberts, The Flaming Lips, Frank Black, Hot Hot Heat, Matthew Good, Run DMC, Metric, Mark Farina, Blind Boys of Alabama, Midnight Oil, The Trews, Stars, Liz Phair, Modest Mouse etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. Who will YOU see this year?? http://www.newmusicwest.com/ secured payday loans online

	Florida Music Festival secured Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ secured payday loa May 14 – 17 http://www.floridamusicfestival.com/ secured payday loans online

	Interactive Media Conference-Las Vegas Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ secured payday Join executives, editors and publishers from leading media Web sites for one of America's longest-running interactive media conferences. Representatives of newspapers, television, magazines, radio and Web-only outlets will come together for a rare opportunity to jointly discuss their common struggles and triumphs in new-media -- both on the business and editorial sides. Our award-winning, knowledgeable speakers will address all the burning issues of the day, including user-generated content, the evolution of online advertising, blogs, Web video, integration of old and new media, and much, much more. PLUS: The 13th Annual EPpy Awards honoring the best media-company Web sites will be presented at a gala luncheon. If you have questions about registration, please call Alma Weinstein at 646-654-7254 or alma.weinstein@nielsen.com For all other information, please call 646-654-7506 or conferences@adweek.com secured payday loans online

	Comedian Katt Williams secured Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ secured ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	Jaheim in Concert-MIA secured < Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ secured www.ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	Comedian John Witherspoon-MIA s Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ secured payd 5/15-5/18 www.improv.com secured payday loans online

	Indie Film & The Law-Jacksonville Friday, May 16, 2008 @ secured Florida Bar Entertainment,Arts & Sports Law Section 904-588-1234 course#32148 secured payday loans online

	National Black Book Festival s Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ secured May 17-18 More than 100 African-American authors will participate in this inaugural event being held in conjunction with the Houston Black Expo. The Festival is co-sponsored by Cushcity.com, one of the leading Web sites featuring African-American literature. In addition to author displays, discussions and signings, the Festival will also feature book writing workshops, children's book reading sessions and a Spoken Word Poetry Slam. Info: http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com secured payday loans online

	Film Distribution Seminar secur Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ secured President of Passion River Films, Allen Chou, and Expert Film Distribution Consultant Josh Levin will discuss each step for getting a film to the right distributor and media outlet via theatrical, TV, DVD, or internet. Topics include: 'The top 10 mistakes to avoid when making a film distribution deal', 'How to develop a profitable film distribution plan'; and 'Non-traditional film distribution models'. Join them as they share the secrets behind the real world of film distribution and marketing in this unique and valuable seminar. COUPON CODE Iamcheezy2 at http://store.indiedocs.com/dclass.html http://www.marketmymovie.com secured payday loans online

	Free Comedy Workshop-NY secured Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ secured Jumpstart your career today with stand-up comedy! Stand-up is the best way to develop a sitcom or movie vehicle for yourself. Casting directors are always looking for the next comic. Casting directors, TV development execs, agents, managers practically camp out at the major NYC standup clubs. So if you have been thinking about Stand-up comedy but don’t know where to begin come to our Free workshop on … Saturday, May 17th Space is limited so you must call ASAP 212-462-3200 or 212-774-4277 to make a reservation. Visit us at: www.ManhattanComedySchool.com [view map] http://www.manhattancomedyschool.com secured payday loans online

	JVC Jazz Festival-MIA secured < Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 5:00 PM secured Performers include Sergio Mendes, Anthony Hamilton, Jorge Ben Jor, and Ledisi. Bayfront Park Amphitheater 301 North Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33132 (next to Bayside Marketplace, downtown Miami) Phone: (305) 358-7550 Tickets: www.miajazzfest.com or 1-877-655-4TIX secured payday loans online

	Sinbad secured Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 7:00 PMsecured One of the funnier comedians working today, Sinbad can be enjoyed by the whole family. He is one of those rare comics who does not use foul language. secured payday loans online

	Haitian Compas Festival-MIA sec Saturday, May 17, 2008 @ 4:00 PM secured Saturday, May 17, 4:00pm-12:00am: 10th Annual Haitian Compas Festival ( Bicentennial Park ) Performers include Back Up, Brothers Posse, Carimi, Djakout, Hang Out, Kreyol La, Magnum Band, Mizik Mizik, Nu-Look, Sweet Micky, T-Vice, Volume, and Ram. Tickets: www.compasfestival.net / 305-945-8814; 1866-FLAGDAY Noel & Cecibon Productions 305-945-8814 secured payday loans online

	The Cable Show '08-New Orleans Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ secured payday loa May 18 to May 21, 2008 Imagine where you'll be by then. Email for more information: thecableshow@ncta.com secured payday loans online

	Erykah Badu w/The Roots secured Tuesday, May 20, 2008 @ secured ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	Serving the Arts Luncheon-MIA s Wednesday, May 21, 2008 @ 11:30 AM secured 11 th Annual Serving the Arts Luncheon Arts and Business Council of Miami “Major applause for the arts” M ix, M ingle, M eet, M ake C ontacts Meet more than 500 of Miami ’s Business Leaders, Arts Executives, Elected Officials, Donors, Sponsors, Board Members and Civic Leaders. Hyatt Regency Miami 400 SE Second Avenue , Downtown Order tickets today by phone: 305-326-1021 secured payday loans online

	Gospel Industry Retreat secured Saturday, May 24, 2008 @ secured “WHERE THE WORLD MEETS” Gospel Goes Global In collaboration with Sony/BMG Music and Dr. Bobby Jones International Gospel Industry Retreat May 24-27, 2008 To learn how you can become involved please feel free to contact me on (954) 767-2456 or visit the website www.gospelindustyretreat.com www.gospelcomplex.org secured payday loans online

	Alicia Keys in Concert secured Sunday, May 25, 2008 @ secured www.ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	Best of the Best 2008-MIA secur Sunday, May 25, 2008 @ secured - Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Sizzla, Barrington Levy, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Junior Reid, Shifta, Demarco, Bugle, Assassin, DJ Roy, Bobby Konders, Jabba, JamUSA, DJ Khaled secured payday loans online

	Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest se Sunday, May 25, 2008 @ 8:00 PM secured Memorial Weekend Comedy Fest at the James L. Knight Center Featuring: Bruce Bruce, Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Melanie Camacho, and Marvin Dixon www.ticketmaster.com secured payday loans online

	MEFCON-L.A. secured Wednesday, May 28, 2008 @ secured May 28 to May 29, 2008 MEFCON is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for professionals operating at the intersection of entertainment and technology. It's where visionaries in the mobile space gather for creative conversation -- not just about what the future might look like, but how to shape it. MEFCON was created by mobile entertainment leaders for mobile entertainment leaders. A marked departure from the tedium of boilerplate industry confabs, this event is designed to enable attendees to participate directly, achieve serious visibility, network with the creme de la creme of the industry and come away with an enhanced understanding of mobile's electrifying future. Email for more information: karen@m-e-f.org secured payday loans online

	Book Expo America-L.A. secured Thursday, May 29, 2008 @ secured Thursday, May 29, 2008 - Sunday, June 1, 2008 BookExpo America is an annual event that combines the largest selection of English language titles on the planet with special industry and author events and unparalleled educational content to create a dynamic environment for networking, sourcing and relationship building. The excitement of BEA fuels the passion for books and sparks new ideas for publishers, booksellers, librarians and rights professionals from around the world. BookExpo America 2008 will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA on May 29 - June 1, 2008. http://www.bookexpoamerica.com secured payday loans online

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