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August 3, 2010

Washington DC

The Caribbean Political Action Committee

Will Host a

Mayoral and Council Chair Endorsement Meeting

6:00-8:30 p.m.

Meeting Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Meeting Place: Peoples United Congregational Church of Christ

4704 13th St NW

Washington, DC 20011

Invited Candidates:

For Mayor:

The Honorable Adrian Fenty

The Honorable Vincent Gray

Mr. Leo Alexander

For Chair of the DC City Council:

The Honorable Kwame Brown

Mr. Vincent Orange

Information: Chris Gardiner 202-255-3805 or visit www.caribbeanpac.org

To be able to vote in Mayoral Forum and Endorsement meeting you must be a C-PAC member.

This event is free and open to the public.

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW ▪ Suite 300 ▪ Washington, DC 20006 ▪ Phone: 202-349-1498

August 6 & 7, 2010

Norfolk, Virginia

THE 5th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL "CARIBFEST"
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010
TOWN POINT PARK
WATERSIDE DR, NORFOLK VA 23510

“Celebrate Culture, Embrace Diversity”

Have the experience of a life-time! Come to the BIGGEST and only Caribbean Summer Festival! See and experience it for yourself!

Celebrate and experience a dazzling fusion of colors, creativity, music, masquerades and incredible art that resonates with the infectious tropical rhythmic sounds from REGGAE icon Freddie McGregor. Enjoy the exciting beat of CALYPSO, REGGAE, SALSA, SOCA and other Caribbean music. This is a day of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer!

CaribFest is no ordinary festival! It is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture. One of its main highlights is the STEELPAN music and the many practitioners of this remarkable art form.

Enjoy the colorful PARADE portion of the Festival including stilt dancers, elaborate costumes and folklore characters. Parade starts at 12:00 p.m. (noon)

WHEN AND WHERE?
Friday, August 6 – Kick-off CaribFest aboard the Spirit of Norfolk for a midnight “J’Ouvert Cruise” Caribbean style from 11:30 pm to 3:00 am. Tickets can be purchased at jouvertboatride.eventbrite.com.

Saturday, August 7 – Gates open @ 9:00 a.m. and the fun starts at 10:00 a.m. on the main stage. Bring your folding chairs and umbrellas.

ADMISSION: General- $20, Military/Seniors - $15, Children 6-17 years $10 and Kids 5 years & under – Free. Advance ticket purchases are $5 off general admission and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, Norfolk Tides Box Office, and virginiacaribfest2k10.eventbrite.com. For a limited time only adult tickets can be purchased for $10 and children $5 at virginiacaribfest2k10.eventbrite.com by using the promo code "caribfest".

CONTACT: For further information, visit our Web site at: www.virginiacaribfest.com , or contact Event Manager, at info@vcaca.org (757)766.0532 or Abby @ (757) 287-1539.

August 13, 2010

Washington DC

Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers

Come from West Africa, the Americas, and here in DC to energize us Every Season!

.Drummers from all walks of life, and from every level of drumming abilities, other musicians of all varieties, and spectators of all nationalities and ages, come together and create a wonderful expression of creative energies.

7pm

The Potter’s House

1658 Columbia Rd NW

Washington, DC

Donations at the door

For more information call Potter’s House at 202-232-5483 or Doc: 202-459-8157

Visit Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers at http://malcolmxdrummersanddancers.weebly.com

Visit Sounds of Hope at http://www.myspace.com/soundsofhope

August 14-15, 2010

Baltimore, Maryland

FestAfrica 2010
8th Annual African Festival

Saturday & Sunday August 14-15, 2010
(12pm-8pm)
Patterson Park
200 S. Linwood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224
Admission $5.00, free for children under 10

Serving & Touring Africa
Parade of Nations - Bring your flags and show your pride!!!
Promoting Tourism and Community Service in Africa

Also Presenting...
Dance Off Competition with Cash Prizes
Register your solo or group by phone or email info@FestAfricaUSA.com

Africa Tourism Fair
Health Fair- Free Screenings
Career Fair & Business Expo
Art Exhibit
Family Learning Center

Celebrate African Culture & Heritage
Traditional African music and dance performances, fashion shows, art & craft, vendors, African cuisine, games, face painting and story telling

See website for information about Sponsorship, Vendors, Performers & Entertainers

For more information call (410) 608-0420 or visit www.festafricausa.com