SATURDAY APRIL 16, 2005
Join us at Cleveland’s Gund Arena for the
Second Annual Black College All-Star Basketball Game and Celebrity Extravaganza.
Don’t miss these exciting events:
A quadruple-header basketball event, including:
The High School Cheerleader City Championship
The Northcoast Boys and Girls High School All-Star Basketball games
Kym Whitley's Celebrity All-Star game featuring professional athletes and nationally renowned entertainers showing off their round ball skills
A Black College All-Star game showcasing top players from Ohio's colleges and universities vs top players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Halftime shows featuring National Recording Artists
College / Job Fairs
Educational Forums and Financial Planning Workshops
Concerts, Parties and other Social Events for all ages
Event Schedule:
2005 BLACK COLLEGE ALL-STAR GAME EVENTS CALENDAR
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
"So Happy Its Thursday" Mix & Mingle
Location: Koozma
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Black Singles Network & 6-19-6 Entertainment
Description: Mingle with HBCU Alumnus, Greek sorors & bros, professional & urban singles. Mix it up with Greek vs Greek and school vs school competitions. Sign up to meet your potential match in a mix and mingle activity. "Old school" come show the "New school" what ya workin' wit'! Happy hour drink specials and prizes!
Admission: $5 at the door
Audience: 25yrs & Older
Contact: Keshia Johnson 216.338.4338 or Harlan Ashe 216.536.2617
The ComStation BCAG Tip-Off Concert featuring Slim Thug
Location: Metropolis
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Urban Strategies
Description: Come party with Celebrities & experience a live performance from Slim Thug and the Boss Hogg Outlawz!
Admission: $25.00 at the door and at select retail locations
Audience: 18 yrs & Older
Contact: Len Jordan 330.285.3606
UFSC All-Star Classic Jam
Location: Club 75
Time: 9:00 p.m. - until
Hosted by: The Urban Financial Services Coalition.
Description: Join Cleveland’s urban bankers for an upscale night of mingling with some of the most influential people in Cleveland.
Admission: $10.00 at the door or $5.00 OFF with Black College All-Star Game ticket purchase at the door
Audience: 21yrs & Older
Contact: James Wade 216.274.5474
The Official BCAG OH 10 "2005 Kick Off Party"
Location: OH 10
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Hosted by: OH 10.
Description: The OH 10 is Cleveland's new hotspot; The OH 10 is located at 18235 Euclid Ave in Cleveland, OH in the Greenlite Shopping Plaza. The OH 10 is for the mature, grown and s*xy, where 2 levels of entertainment, 6 bars, valet parking, coat check, VIP Lounge and private rooms. The OH 10 is the perfect spot for exclusive concerts, private parties, listen parties, political events and much more. New Club, New Concepts, New People, New Relationship, The OH 10 is Cleveland's new hotspot.
Admission: TBD
Audience: 21yrs & Older for the ladies and 25yrs & Older for the gentlemen
Contact: For more information or directions call 216.214.1601
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FRIDAY, APRIL 15
AAWA Education Foundation All-Star Wine Sip
Location: The Galleria at Erieview
Time: 6:00 p.m. - midnight
Hosted by: The African American Women's Agenda Education Foundation
Description: Step “out of the box” and try something different! Explore the great taste of Ohio! Enjoy the ambiance of full-bodied wines, food and live Jazz and R&B by Eddie Baccus Jr. & Sr. along with Straight To The Point.
Admission: $25.00 (at the door or online @
www.aawacleveland.com) Audience: 25yrs & Older
Contact: Lois Jones 216.556.1465
Professionals Night Out
Location: Club Alchemy
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Hosted by: The National Black MBA Association - Cleveland Chapter
Description: Calling all professionals. Join some of the region’s most interesting professionals for an evening of networking and fun. 25 & older.
Admission: $5.00 general admission with any purchased ticket to the Black College All-Star Game or $10.00 without. Black College All-Star Game tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Audience: 25yrs & Older
Contact: Jeanette Haynes-Gordon 440.376.1914, Alton Tinker 216.965.4142 or Robbie Williams 216.533.6586
Old School Classic Funk & Comedy Jam
Location: Music Hall
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Head Above Water Entertainment
Description: Come get FUNKY!!! LIVE performances by Cameo! Con Funk Shun! The Barkays! & Midnight Star! And come get ya laugh on with Lavelle Crawford!
Admission: $35.00 general admission $45.00 VIP at the door.
Audience: 18yrs & Older
Contact: Alan Burton & Donald Goolsby 216.939.8685 or 216.244.4615
The Official BCAG ~80’s Throwback Party~ (w/Celebrity Appearances)
Location: Windows On The River
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Right Hand Management & Productions, Inc.
Description: Reunited…and it feels so good. Throw on your 80’s attire and stroll down memory lane as we get funky to the sights and sounds of a time when music was music!
Prizes: CA$H Prizes for "Best Fly 80s Gear" & "Best 80s Dance"
Admission: $12 online $20 at the door $25 VIP online
Audience: Ladies 21yrs & older - Gentlemen 25yrs & older
Contact:
www.ThrowbackParty.com or 330.535.5431
Cleveland First Friday 2005 Black College All-Star Weekend Celebrity Bash
Location: The Shark Nightclub
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Cleveland Browns Star Wide Receiver-Dennis Northcutt and Cleveland First Fridays
Description: Party with Cleveland's Finest @ the City's Hottest event of the year! Featuring Free Buffet, Free Cigars, & Free Giveaways! Cleveland's own DJ Rad & appearance by the Hottest Professional Athletes & Entertainers!!!
Admission: $10 general admission $25 VIP admission
Audience: 25yrs & Older
Contact: Diamond Entertainment @ 216.556.3930 or visit
www.clevelandfirstfridays.com The Official BCAG "Friday Night Take Over All-Star Jumpoff "
Location: Club 727
Time: 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Club 727
Description: Ladies make it HOT & Gentlemen keep it TIGHT and be prepared to experience the hottest hip hop event of the year. Enjoy two levels, two D.J.’s and two bars at Club 727. It’ll be the only party of the night that will be broadcast live on Z107.9.
Admission: $5.00 and up at the door
Audience: 18 yrs & older for the ladies and 21 yrs and older for the gentlemen
Contact: Lisa Thomas 440.343.1167
"Friday Night Lights / Slick Rick Party & Concert"
Location: Mirage on the Water
Time: 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Joc Dis Productions
Description: Hip Hop Legend Slick Rick, National Celebrity Host Russ Parr and the extremely talented Robyn Simone will be at the Mirage Friday April 15, 2005 for the old school party/concert of the year.
Admission: $20.00 in advance
Audience: 21 yrs & older for the ladies and 25 yrs and older for the gentlemen
Contact: 216.496.7366
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SATURDAY, APRIL 16
Jammin' for Education Forum & College Fair featuring HBCUs
Location: Cleveland State University, University Center 6
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Cleveland State University, Head Above Water Entertainment (Jammin' for Education Forum) / The Council of Black College Alumni Association (College Fair featuring HBCUs).
Description: Celebrities and youth come together in an interactive forum to discuss issues that are relevant to students of today. Visit with Black college representatives to collect information and discuss admissions policies, financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Admission: Invitation only Free (Jammin' for Education Rally) / open to the public (College Fair featuring HBCUs) .
Audience: 12yrs & Older
Contact: Alan Burton 216.939.8685 (Jammin' for Education Rally) / Johnny Tubbs 216.297.9664 (College Fair featuring HBCUs)
2005 Black College All-Star Game & Celebrity Extravaganza
Location: Gund Arena
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Presented by: American Family Insurance
Description: 10:15 a.m. High School Cheerleading Competition
1:05 p.m. North Coast Girls High School All-Star Basketball Game
2:45 p.m. North Coast Boys High School All-Star Basketball Game
4:30 p.m. Kym Whitley’s Celebrity All-Star Basketball Game
Live Halftime Performances by
Cherrelle & Rose Royce
6:25 p.m. The Black College All-Star Game
Featuring Black College All-Stars versus Ohio College All-Stars
Live Halftime Performance by
Twista
Admission: Red Carpet VIP Ticket $225.00, Platinum Floor Ticket $125.00, Diamond VIP Club Ticket $100.00, Gold Ticket $50.00, Silver Ticket $35.00, Bronze Ticket $24.00, Family Friendly Ticket $12.00
Audience: All ages
Contact: 800.611.0368
Money Management Workshop
Location: Full Court Conference Room, Gund Arena
Time: 12:00 n – 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by: The National Black MBA Association - Cleveland Chapter
Description: How well do you understand your financial future? Learn about cutting-edge money management and investment techniques from proven professionals. Free to the first 100 All-Star Basketball ticket holders who register online at
www.clevelandblackmbas.org. Admission: Free with the purchase of any Black College All-Star Game ticket
Audience: All ages
Contact: Jeanette Haynes-Gordon 216.361.7500
The Official BCAG "All High School" After Party
Location: Peabody's Nightclub
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Pretty Boy Floyd
Admission: $10 general admission $15 VIP admission
Audience: 16 yrs to 19 yrs
Contact: 216.269.3786 or 216.322.6820
The Official BCAG "All Hip Hop Saturday Night Live"
Location: The Metropolis Nightclub
Time: 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Hosted by: The Metropolis Nightclub
Description: What do you get when you combine the largest club in Cleveland, celebrities, and the College All-Stars? The biggest blow-out of the year! The only party on Saturday night to be broadcast live on Z107.9.
Admission: TBA
Audience: 19 yrs & older for the ladies and 21 yrs and older for the gentlemen
Contact: Dee Dee Toney 216.774.0912
The Official BCAG "Celebrity After Party" - strictly for the grown & s*xy
Location: The Galleria at Erieview
Time: 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Hosted by: Kym Whitley & Vivica A. Fox
Description: The biggest party of last year’s All-Star game just got bigger! Join Kym Whitley, Vivica A. Fox, & Gerald Levert and a host of their celebrity friends at what is sure to be one of the premier events of the weekend. A great way to pick up where you left off the night before. Come dressed to impress. 25 & older.
Admission: $20.00 general admission $30.00 VIP admission (at the door before midnight)
Audience: 25yrs & Older
Contact: 216.214.8362
The Official BCAG "Old School" After Party
Location: The House of Blues Cambridge Room
Time: 9:30 p.m. - until
Hosted by: Gap Communications Group
Description: Come to one of the few "Official" after parties at Cleveland's newest hot spot, The House of Blues. Listen to Old School music and dance the night away, and its Alexandria Boone's Birthday!!!
Admission: $15 in advance $20 at the door
Audience: 35yrs & Older
Contact: Alexandria Boone 216.391.4300
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SUNDAY, APRIL 17
The Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues Cleveland
Location: House of Blues
Time: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Hosted by: House of Blues Cleveland
Description: Praise the Lord and pass the biscuits! Come to the House of Blues and experience our popular Sunday Gospel Brunch, featuring inspiring gospel performances and an amazing buffet to feed the body and the soul... Replenish on Sunday at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch!
Admission: TBA
Audience: All ages
Contact: House of Blues
The 2nd Annual BCAG All-Star Hip Hop Jam
Location: Music Hall
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Hosted by: Head Above Water Entertainment
Description: LIVE!!! 8Ball & MJG, Scarface & The Ghetto Boys in concert!!! Be There!!!
Admission: $35.00 general admission at the door also available at Ticketmaster.com
Audience: 16yrs & Older
Contact: Alan Burton & Donald Goolsby 216.939.8685 or 216.244.4615
The Official BCAG Finale Platinum After Party
Location: Club Moda
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Hosted by: School House and STS Productions
Description:
Admission: $10.00 general admission at the door
Audience: 18yrs & Older for the ladies and 21yrs & Older for the gentlemen
Contact: 216.407.8403 or 216.299.6073
The BCAG Encore Jam
Location: Shark Cub
Time: 9:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by: SA Music, LLC
Description: SA Music's own J-Cali Presents the BCAG Encore Jam @ the Shark! A Wrap-Up Party for the BCAG! Party with special invited guest, hosted by Talus Knight
Admission: Free befor 11 pm
Audience: 25 yrs and Older
Contact: 440.278.0187
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