CELEBRATING THE HISTORY AND SPIRIT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE

ARE YOU READY TO PARTY NON-STOP?

On February 23rd - February 27th 2005, you are invited to "LA Nights" the 5th year celebration of Los Angeles-based Blackweekly.com. The 5 day/4 night event will be a vibrant and exciting celebration bringing together the leading websites and party promoters from Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, and Dallas. Events will include a Virtual Beach Party hosted by Thump Records, Academy Awards Viewing Party at the world famous House of Blues on Sunset Strip, poetry slam, concerts, exotic fashion show, award ceremony and four world-class parties, that will be attended by over 1,000 local and national guests from across the United States. Official LA Nights events will be held at several of the sexiest nightclubs and venues in LA, making the celebration an attractive and exciting destination for all participants.

Every Sunday - Chocolate Sundaes
This is the sweetest night of them all! The music is great, the performances are dynamic, and the crowd loves every minute! Be sure to get your groove on as Chris Spencer hosts this outrageous night of “urban” comedy. And you never know which surprise guest might grace the stage! Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. For more information call 323 - 656 - 1336

Every Monday - Michael Colyar's "Monday Night Comedy Extravaganza"
Join Michael Colyar and some of the nations funnies urban comedians at the historical "Regency West" in Leimert Park for an evening of comedy that will have you falling out your chair in laugher. Now, presented and produced by King Productions at "Regency West" almost fifteen years ago opened the door with this concept as the hottest comedy spot in the nation. Headliners were Robin Harris, Martin, Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Ricky Harris, D. L. Hugley, Bruce Bruce, Aunt Laurie, Monique and Renaldy Rey and many others. Regency West, 3339 West 43rd Street (in Leimert Park) at 8:30 PM For tickets or more information call 323.878.6989

Every Monday - Jazz Mondays at The House of Blues
House of Blues Los Angeles’ Foundation Room has opened its doors to live jazz on Monday nights. Located within the House of Blues on the historic Sunset Strip, the Foundation Room is an exclusive club that houses a luxurious setting spanning four exotic rooms. The rooms feature Persian carpets, antique temple screens from India, breathtaking German mahogany furniture and a host of other luxurious touches. For these special Monday night Jazz events, members and non-members are invited to come and experience jazz artists performing live in the Foundation Room. Admission is free! Doors are at 6pm and the shows start at 7:30pm. House of Blues : 8430 Sunset Blvd. : West Hollywood : California. For More Information Please Call the HOB Jazz Line : 323.848.5168. Dress Code is enforced. No shorts, sandals, baseball hats or tennis shoes.

Every Monday - SLNSW - Spreading Love-N-Spoken Words
Presented by Cedrick King and hosted by Alice The Poet, Sandra Laraine Coleman, and MsTmuszerass the evening is grassroots, village-vibe and poetry. SLNSW is putting it down, guerilla style, "n-yo-face", raising the roof poetry. SLNSW is Spreading Love-N-Spoken Words (Pure Poetics, Phunky Phloetics, Rhythm-N-Rhyme, Spoken Symphonies, Eclectic Edutainment, Inspiration, Motivation, Jazzology, Wordology, Other, Positive - ologies, Conscious Candor, Choice Chants and Chit-Chat!). SLNSW continues throughout the year '2004: Regular admission is now $5, mention Blackweekly.com and bring a friend for the special two for $8. Full bar. Coffees. Herbal teas. Complimentary, light hors d'oeuvres. Featured artists, live music and open mic (limited). The World Famous Regency West 3339 West 43rd Street, in Leimert Park Village from 6:30pm-8:00pm For tickets or more information call 323.878.6989

Every Tuesday - The Guy Torry Show
In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, Guy Torry is poised to become the next great actor/comedian. Guy Host a night of laughs every Tuesday at The World Famous Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset. For tickets or more information call 323-656-6225

Every Thursday - Poet's Jazz House
A SpokenWord & Music Lounge where spilling your heart is an art and searching your soul is mandatory just to get in the door... A beatnik tea house where there is snapping instead of clapping, the atmosphere is Lax but it Sizzles. Come touch, be touched, hear the answer, heed the call! Coleman and Smith Artistic Company, 6902 Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood. For more information call 323.467.1599

Every 1st Wednesday - FlyPoet Showcase
For a slice of the best performance poetry that the world has to offer and great live music, you don't want to miss The Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase. Come bathe in the atmosphere and electricity as this rare collection of spoken word artists sets the stage on fire with energy and passion! Check the website FLYPOET.COM for all the important details including location/directions as well as pictures and words concerning all of the stars in this killer lineup! The Conga Room on Wilshire. Cover is still only $10 before 8pm, $12 after.

Every 1st Friday - Rhythms of L.A.
Rhythms of L.A. is an evening of live performances reflecting the astonishing variety of music and dance in Los Angeles. Move to the beats of samba, salsa, Moroccan, funk, jazz, hip-hop, New Orleans R&B, techno and tango. Kick off the night with free salsa and tango dance lessons. Cash bar provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events. The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007. $15 For tickets or more information click here

Every Saturday Ask Deanna! - Live Advice Sessions
(Real People, Real Advice) Live--weekly advice chats coming to Los Angeles. Nationally Syndicated Advice Column as seen in the Los Angeles Sentinel, Pasadena Journal, San Bernardino American News, Canyon News, LA Metro News and Long Beach Times--- and over 250 newspapers in over 40 states. Join Ask Deanna! and expert panel in weekly discussions of advice, real life and relationships. Lucy Florence Coffee House in Leimert Park Village on Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm


		•Entertainment
	ARE YOU READY TO PARTY NON-STOP? On February 23rd - February 27th 2005, you are invited to "LA Nights" the 5th year celebration of Los Angeles-based Blackweekly.com. The 5 day/4 night event will be a vibrant and exciting celebration bringing together the leading websites and party promoters from Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, and Dallas. Events will include a Virtual Beach Party hosted by Thump Records, Academy Awards Viewing Party at the world famous House of Blues on Sunset Strip, poetry slam, concerts, exotic fashion show, award ceremony and four world-class parties, that will be attended by over 1,000 local and national guests from across the United States. Official LA Nights events will be held at several of the sexiest nightclubs and venues in LA, making the celebration an attractive and exciting destination for all participants. Every Sunday - Chocolate Sundaes This is the sweetest night of them all! The music is great, the performances are dynamic, and the crowd loves every minute! Be sure to get your groove on as Chris Spencer hosts this outrageous night of “urban” comedy. And you never know which surprise guest might grace the stage! Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. For more information call 323 - 656 - 1336 Every Monday - Michael Colyar's "Monday Night Comedy Extravaganza" Join Michael Colyar and some of the nations funnies urban comedians at the historical "Regency West" in Leimert Park for an evening of comedy that will have you falling out your chair in laugher. Now, presented and produced by King Productions at "Regency West" almost fifteen years ago opened the door with this concept as the hottest comedy spot in the nation. Headliners were Robin Harris, Martin, Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Ricky Harris, D. L. Hugley, Bruce Bruce, Aunt Laurie, Monique and Renaldy Rey and many others. Regency West, 3339 West 43rd Street (in Leimert Park) at 8:30 PM For tickets or more information call 323.878.6989 Every Monday - Jazz Mondays at The House of Blues House of Blues Los Angeles’ Foundation Room has opened its doors to live jazz on Monday nights. Located within the House of Blues on the historic Sunset Strip, the Foundation Room is an exclusive club that houses a luxurious setting spanning four exotic rooms. The rooms feature Persian carpets, antique temple screens from India, breathtaking German mahogany furniture and a host of other luxurious touches. For these special Monday night Jazz events, members and non-members are invited to come and experience jazz artists performing live in the Foundation Room. Admission is free! Doors are at 6pm and the shows start at 7:30pm. House of Blues : 8430 Sunset Blvd. : West Hollywood : California. For More Information Please Call the HOB Jazz Line : 323.848.5168. Dress Code is enforced. No shorts, sandals, baseball hats or tennis shoes. Every Monday - SLNSW - Spreading Love-N-Spoken Words Presented by Cedrick King and hosted by Alice The Poet, Sandra Laraine Coleman, and MsTmuszerass the evening is grassroots, village-vibe and poetry. SLNSW is putting it down, guerilla style, "n-yo-face", raising the roof poetry. SLNSW is Spreading Love-N-Spoken Words (Pure Poetics, Phunky Phloetics, Rhythm-N-Rhyme, Spoken Symphonies, Eclectic Edutainment, Inspiration, Motivation, Jazzology, Wordology, Other, Positive - ologies, Conscious Candor, Choice Chants and Chit-Chat!). SLNSW continues throughout the year '2004: Regular admission is now $5, mention Blackweekly.com and bring a friend for the special two for $8. Full bar. Coffees. Herbal teas. Complimentary, light hors d'oeuvres. Featured artists, live music and open mic (limited). The World Famous Regency West 3339 West 43rd Street, in Leimert Park Village from 6:30pm-8:00pm For tickets or more information call 323.878.6989 Every Tuesday - The Guy Torry Show In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, Guy Torry is poised to become the next great actor/comedian. Guy Host a night of laughs every Tuesday at The World Famous Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset. For tickets or more information call 323-656-6225 Every Thursday - Poet's Jazz House A SpokenWord & Music Lounge where spilling your heart is an art and searching your soul is mandatory just to get in the door... A beatnik tea house where there is snapping instead of clapping, the atmosphere is Lax but it Sizzles. Come touch, be touched, hear the answer, heed the call! Coleman and Smith Artistic Company, 6902 Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood. For more information call 323.467.1599 Every 1st Wednesday - FlyPoet Showcase For a slice of the best performance poetry that the world has to offer and great live music, you don't want to miss The Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase. Come bathe in the atmosphere and electricity as this rare collection of spoken word artists sets the stage on fire with energy and passion! Check the website FLYPOET.COM for all the important details including location/directions as well as pictures and words concerning all of the stars in this killer lineup! The Conga Room on Wilshire. Cover is still only $10 before 8pm, $12 after. Every 1st Friday - Rhythms of L.A. Rhythms of L.A. is an evening of live performances reflecting the astonishing variety of music and dance in Los Angeles. Move to the beats of samba, salsa, Moroccan, funk, jazz, hip-hop, New Orleans R&B, techno and tango. Kick off the night with free salsa and tango dance lessons. Cash bar provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events. The Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007. $15 For tickets or more information click here Every Saturday Ask Deanna! - Live Advice Sessions (Real People, Real Advice) Live--weekly advice chats coming to Los Angeles. Nationally Syndicated Advice Column as seen in the Los Angeles Sentinel, Pasadena Journal, San Bernardino American News, Canyon News, LA Metro News and Long Beach Times--- and over 250 newspapers in over 40 states. Join Ask Deanna! and expert panel in weekly discussions of advice, real life and relationships. Lucy Florence Coffee House in Leimert Park Village on Saturdays from 3pm to 4pm

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