2007 CIAA Tournament Events in Charlotte
 

Get ready to party during CIAA

The countdown to the CIAA has begun. The basketball tournament begins Feb. 26, but the serious partying starts two days later. Then its non-stop grooving until March 4. Once again we have celebrity DJs, bands and host from Chuck Brown to MC Lyte.

Wednesday, Feb. 28
• BIG DREAMS: High School Day. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, • PROFESSIONAL PARTIERS: National Black MBA Association Charlotte Chapter hosts the 2007 CIAA Wednesday Night Explosion. 8 p.m. Levine Museum, 200 E. Seventh Street. DJ D.R., www.nbmbaacharlotte.org.

Thursday, March 1
• HIP-HOP PARTY: The Tanglewood Crew hosts this party. 9 p.m. Tempo nightclub, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd,• GET STARTED: Charlotte Graduate Chapters of Groove Phi Groove and Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. present CIAA Affair 2007. Registration and Day Party 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wadsworth House, 400 S. Summit Ave. . $15. Bev Dorn-Steele, 704-371-8840.
• '80s R&B: Coca-Cola presents Showtime At The Apollo with special guests Boyz II Men. 10 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, . $30. www.ticketmaster.com, 704-522-6500.
• HAPPY HOUR: The Alphas host the 2nd Annual Phrozen Hour with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and free draft beer while it lasts. The place is small, and the party was packed last year. Get there early and grab a table. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Brevard Court Sundries, 145 Brevard Court. . Free.
• DON'T GO HOME YET: The Alphas host Ice Cold Meltdown featuring DJ Tab D'Bia$$i. 10 p.m. Time Lounge, 514 N. College Street, . $20. www.betanulambda.org.
• RELAX AND RELEASE: No Grease and Emerson Joseph will host Mix and Mingle receptions. Live DJ, food and beverage, hair, spa services, and celebrity guests. 6 p.m. Emerson Joseph, 221 S. Tryon St., Suite 100. Free. . .
• PINK GROOVE: Last year, the AKA's party was the place to be on Thursday. This year, they have some competition from their own fraternity brothers. Music by DJ Stacey Blackman. 9 p.m. The Forum. . , 704-287-7653 or msqbee@yahoo.com.
• FORD FAN EXPERIENCE at Charlotte Convention Center,
WPEG Live Remote 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.: rap group Little Brother @ 4 p.m., DJ Biz Markie @ 5 p.m., and performer Trey Songz @ 7 p.m.

Friday, March 2
• DAY PARTY: Get your eat on at the Tanglewood Crew's fish fry. Noon-5 p.m. Tempo nightclub, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. . Free.
• DAY PARTY II: Digital Divas presents Uptown Saturday. Sponsored by Eyebottomline.com. 2-6 p.m. Blue Restaurant & Bar, 2214 N. Tryon St. (corner of College and Fifth). . Free.
• CALLING ALL VSU ALUM: Virginia State University Alumni Meet and Greet. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. The Jazz Café, 2127 Ayrsley Town Center Blvd. Music by DJ Darryl Krush. All CIAA schools welcome. www.thejazzcafenc.com, 980-297-7180.
• FOR MATURE FOLKS: Charlotte Graduate Chapters of Groove Phi Groove and Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. present Swinging to a Brand New Groove. 9 p.m. Wadsworth House, 400 S. Summit Ave. . $20. Bev Dorn-Steele, 704-371-8840.
• RISE AND SHINE: Steve Harvey Morning Show featuring guest performer Anthony Hamilton. 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Charlotte Convention Center, . Free.
• DA' REAL STOMP: CIAA Step Show Throwdown presented by McDonald's. 6 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, . $23. www.earthquakeproductions.net.
• KEEP STOMPING: CIAA Stepshow Afterparty Concert. 11 p.m. Charlotte Convention Center, Performances by MC Lyte, Slick Rick, Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock. $20. www.earthquakeproductions.net.
• IT'S INNER CIRCLE: You know their parties are always packed. This year they're bringing back DJ Clue Presents the Roc A Fella Blowout, with special guests scheduled to attend. Charlotte's own DJ Flemingo will also spin. Last year, 1,000 people came out. 10 p.m. The Forum, 300 N. College Street, $40. -
• PRIDE: CIAA in the Lyfe featuring DC Badd Girl Dallas for the women and N.C.'s Adonis for the men. 10:30 p.m. Faces, . . $10 before 11 p.m. with the passcode (available at www.inthelyfe.com).
• PRIDE II: In the Lyfe presents Oral Fixation: Strictly for the Sexy, featuring spoken word, live music, and drink specials for a more mature crowd and a relaxed atmosphere. 10 p.m. Wine Up, upstairs 3306 C N. Davidson Street. . $10. www.inthelyfe.com.
• GET HIGH CLASS: Digital Divas presents Stogies & Stiletto's with free Palmas Puro cigars to everyone upon entry. 10 p.m. Sunset Club, 1820 South Blvd., $20.
• RELAX AND RELEASE: No Grease and Emerson Joseph will host Mix and Mingle receptions. Live DJ, food and beverage, hair, spa services, and celebrity guests. 6 p.m. Emerson Joseph located at 221 S. Tryon St., Suite 100. Free. .
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Dynasty5 presents the 10th Anniversary Celebration. 9 p.m. Hilton Charlotte Center City, . $25-$40.
• PARTY PARTY: Queen City Entertainment 2007 CIAA Tournament Party. Extravaganza Depot, 10 p.m. No athletic attire. www.qcentertainment.net.
• LEGENDS OF HIP-HOP: EPMD kicks off its reunion tour in Charlotte. 9 p.m. Amos Southend, . $30. www.charlottevibe.com, www.amossouthend.com.
• ALUMNI PARTY: Executive Entertainment presents the Official CI Alumni Cabaret hosted by Biz Markie. Uncommon Jazz will perform. Sponsored by the Law Offices of Harold Cogdell, Jr. 9 p.m. The Big Chill, . . $20 and up.
• GOODBYE CENTRAL: The Exclusive Farewell NCCU party. This is Central's last season in the tournament. 10:30 p.m. Presto Bar and Grill, 445 West Trade Street (corner of Trade and Graham), $20. www.itspromotions.com, - • FORD FAN EXPERIENCE at the Charlotte Convention Center, DJ Kid Capri Fresh New Talent Lunch Mix @ 11 a.m.; singer Rudy Currence @ 6 p.m. and rapper Doug E. Fresh @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 3
• DAY PARTY: Original Hopewell Group Day Party. Noon-5 p.m. Tempo nightclub, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd.,• TWO PARTIES: Charlotte Graduate Chapters of Groove Phi Groove and Swing Phi Swing Social Fellowship, Inc. presents a Tailgate Cookout. Noon-5 p.m. Wadsworth House, 400 S. Summit Ave., . $15, $10 (w/student ID). Followed by Swinging to a Brand New Groove party at 9 p.m. $25. Bev Dorn-Steele 704-371-8840.
• GO-GO AND HIP-HOP: Biz Markie is the DJ and D.C.'s Backyard Band (featuring Big "G," aka Slim Charles of HBO's "The Wire") is the go-go for the CIAA Grand Finale party. 9 p.m. Amos' Southend, . $25-$40 (and up). www.amossouthend.com; www.thesoulmovement.com, www.charlottevibe.com
• IN DA' STREETS: InnerCircle Block Party featuring Power 98's DJ Buttafingaz and another guest DJ. 10 p.m. Brixx, uptown, 225 E. Sixth Street. 704-347-2749. $20.
• PRIDE III: In the Lyfe presents the Black Out. Wear all-black attire. 10:30 p.m. Faces, . $10. www.inthelyfe.com.
• LIVE MUSIC: Digital Divas presents the jazz and R&B trio Dream. Sponsored by Jack Daniels. 10 p.m. Blue . $10-$15. Contact .
• OLD SCHOOL R&B: Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will perform at Ovens Auditorium, . $50-$60. www.ticketmaster.com.
• RELAX AND RELEASE: No Grease and Emerson Joseph will host Mix and Mingle receptions. Live DJ, food and beverage, hair, spa services, and celebrity guests. 6 p.m. Emerson Joseph, 221 S. Tryon Street., Suite 100. Free. .
• HOTEL PARTY: A Lists hosts the CIAA 2007 Extravaganza. Hip-hop, R&B and a live band. 9 p.m. Omni Charlotte Ballroom, . $25. www.alistnc.com.
• PARTY PARTY: CIAA Party at Harry & Jean's/Emerson Joseph, 210 S. Tryon Street. 9 p.m. $40. , maddskillzmack@bellsouth.net.
• FINALE PARTY: Watch the games and party. Hosted by Lorenzo "Ice T" Thomas. DJ Darryl Krush of NYC's own SGL Productions spins. 5 p.m.-midnight, Bank of America Stadium, , North Lounge, Suite level. www.legendsoftroy.com,
• GO-GO GREAT: Dynasty5 presents the 2nd Annual Chuck Brown After Party & Show. Wind-me-up Chuck did his thing last year. Don't miss it this year. 9 p.m., Hilton Charlotte Center City,. 222 E. Third Street, . $30-$60. www.dynasty5.com.
• BIG BANG: Executive Entertainment presents the 30 Plus Grand Finale party. Music by D.C.'s DJ Kool, known for go-go hits "Let Me Clear My Throat" and "The Water Dance." Sponsored by the Law Offices of Harold Cogdell, Jr. 9 p.m. Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead Street,
$20 and up.

• FREE McDONALD'S SUPER SATURDAY FAN FEST SCHEDULE:
Doors Open at 8 a.m.
CIAA Cheerleading Exhibition: 8:30 a.m.
CIAA Step Show Throwdown Winners: 10:30 a.m.
Miss CIAA Coronation presented by Food Lion 11:45 a.m.
1st Half CIAA Streetball Classic: 11 a.m.
2nd Half CIAA Streetball Classic: Noon
Streetball 3v3 and Slam Dunk Contest: 12:45 p.m.
Battle of the Bands: 1:15 p.m.
Ebony Fashion Show 10 a.m. - 1p.m.
• Ford Fan Experience at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College Street, .
Governor 2 p.m.; Food Lion Cooking Show with DJ and Marvin Woods 3:30 p.m.; Sunshine Anderson 5:30 p.m.; Mario 6 p.m.; Commissioner's After Party featuring Spinners 11 p.m.

Sunday, March 4
• C YA' NEXT YEAR: Farewell Party. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tempo nightclub, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd. . Free.
• SOULFUL HYMNS: Gospel Explosion. Details TBA.
• LET'S EAT: Digital Divas presents Panache, the 2nd Annual Farewell Brunch with live jazz. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Blue Restaurant & Bar, 2214 N. Tryon Street. Contact Tiffany L. Jones, 201-304-2933 or tiffany@digitaldivasinc.com.

i love love love CIAA tourney. too bad this is our last year (NCCU) in the conference.

Of course I'm there. :D

Looks like Charlotte is going to be off the hook once again from CIAA! Any word on if it's staying in Charlotte or going back to Raleigh???

Staying in Charlotte because Raleigh has MEAC now.

Supposed to be in Charlotte in 2008 as well.

I wanna see Boyz II Men, but they are on Thursday night. :(

CT4, do you know what the Bruhs are doing?

Where is NC Central going? :confused:

I'm thinking about rolling down. :D

i'm planning on being down there... that is, if i can get a cheap enough plane ticket down there.

The world just stopped revolving. :)

LOL, it's always during my son's bday, but we may be having his party the last weekend in Feb., instead of Mar., 3rd. ;)

Not sure what they are doing. I am sure some sort of Mardi Gras.

NC Central is going to another division/conference.

Central is coming back home to the MEAC!

^^^
So they can get beat by FAMU, B-C, Hampton and SC State? :p ;)

A GC meet and greek perhaps??? I definitely wanna catch Steve Harvey's morning show live on Friday morning...the Alpha's events were nice last year and there was an upscale party that my LSs and I attended last year that was great...hopefully they will have that party again...

Deltas of Charlotte/Charlotte Alumnae are hosting a party on 3.2.07

http://www.deltaciaaparty.com/

They are going to have some competition that night b/c it's a Friday. :(

Decisions...decisions.....

Added Events
 

NEW • KAPPA HOUR: Joins the Kappas for Kappa Kocktail Hour. Drink and
appetizers specials. Speciality drinks are: The Diamond Martini, Krimson
Punch and The HurriKane. 4 p.m. Zink. Free.

NEW • SOUNDS KINKY: Ladies (only) Lock-Up/Lingerie Party hosted by Python &
Friends. 7 p.m.- 11 p.m. The Omegas of Charlotte's Frat House, 301
Statesville Ave. $15. 704-373-1971; www.piphiomegas.org.

NEW • JUST LIKE LAST YEAR: Raise The Roof Q-Jam with DJ '06 spinning and
the Omegas partying. 10 p.m. The Roof With a View, 800 W. Hill St., across
from the Panther stadium. $15 and up. www.roofwithaview.com.

NEW • PARTY DON'T STOP: Da Bruhs Breakfast Bash with DJ '06 mixing the
hits. You can have bacon and the bump, grits and the grind, or eggs and the
electric slide till the sun comes up. 2 a.m. The Omegas of Charlotte's Frat
House, 301 Statesville Ave. 704-373-1971; www.piphiomegas.org.

NEW • GOOD LIFE: Good Life Entertainment presents C.I. Extravaganza. Valet
parking, food and a VIP section. 9:30 p.m. Grand Central, 1000 Central Ave.
919-559-2255; glfentertainment@yahoo.com.

Friday, March 2

NEW • KNOW WHEN TO HOLD 'EM: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority hosts Casino Royale
with a night of dancing, roulette, poker, blackjack, spades and bid whist
tables. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Afro-American Cultural Center. $20-$25.
www.zetasofcharlotte.org.

Saturday, March 3

NEW • DAY PARTY I: The Prince George/Hopewell and Virginia Crew host The
World's Best Day Party. Food and drink specials, and DJ Slice 11 a.m. - 6
p.m. Breakfast Club, 225 N. Caldwell St. . $15. 804-218-1859, 804 720-9116.

UPDATED • FINALE PARTY: Smirnoff and The Legends of Troy present The
World's Largest Finals Party. Watch the tournament finals, eat, and party.
Hosted by Lorenzo "Ice T" Thomas of Miami. DJ Darryl Krush of NYC's own SGL
Productions spins. 5 p.m.-10:30p.m. Bank of America Stadium, North Lounge,
Luxury Suite level. Purchase your tickets early and receive an invitation
to the VIP Pre-Party Mixer sponsored by Smirnoff from 5-6 p.m. www.tix.com
(enter "Legends of Troy") or www.legendsoftroy.com.

NEW • GET YOUR GRUB ON: Kappa Alpha Psi present Championship Saturday Jazz
Brunch. The brunch will feature the smooth sounds of jazz ensemble, Kliche.
Menu includes assorted breads and pastries, sautéed Atlantic salmon, smoked
bacon and sausage, quiche, Charleston shrimp & grits, seared pork loin and
Maryland lump crab cakes.10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Zink American Kitchen. $30.
Tickets online www.cltkappas.com.

NEW • PARTY DON'T STOP: Da Bruhs Breakfast Bash-Qnale with DJ '06 mixing
the hits. You can have bacon and the bump, grits and the grind, or eggs and
the electric slide till the sun comes up. 2 a.m. The Omegas of Charlotte's
Frat House, 301 Statesville Ave. 704-373-1971; www.piphiomegas.org.

NEW • WHAT'S COOKIN'?: Fish & Fowl Midday Mixer. Look for barnyard pimp
with croaker and whiting straight out the black pot . 1-6 p.m. The Omegas
of Charlotte's Frat House. $15.

Ionknow why Reds6 is posting stuff.

She ain't coming. :( :rolleyes:

I giver to the people! LOL I'm still trying to go!

Hello to the beautiful and devastating DIVAS of DST. I thought that you all might be interested in this event since it wasn't posted up.

CIAA DELTA PARTY

It was posted last week after I got it in my (Charlotte Alumnae chapter) e-mail.

Its CIAA week, mix a little business with pleasure.

Black Business Network @ House of Jazz
House of Jazz, 322 S. Church St, Charlotte, NC

Black Business Network,
promoting Bigger and Better Business in Charlotte .
Presents "Keys to starting or building your business".
5:30pm - reception,
6:30pm - program presentation,
7:30pm - mix & mingle with sounds of V101.9.
Free Admission. Networking opportunities through out the evening.

Hosted by the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, CharlotteVibe.com, and V101.9

im so down for a meet and greet! i am officially coming - will be down thurr thursday nite. my first time too - so much to do, how to choose?

send me a PM if you wanna try to meet up!!!:)

Have fun at CIAA for those who attend!!!:D I have to be at University of Georgia early Saturday morning and am staying overnight so no CIAA festivities for me.

BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

I know I know, but it is a Divine Literary Tour at the school with their NPHC. :cool: :D Maybe I will go to a college party that night and get me a college boo, LMAO.

I'm really sad that I won't be able to enjoy this year's festivities. Please have fun for a fellow SisterGreek, ya'll hear?? :( :(

OK can i say that i was bored to tears by CIAA and Charlotte as a town? if anyone from Charlotte is willing to give me a do-over trip, im game for a road trip.

otherwise, im really bout to write Charlotte off as a lame-@ss town.

WOW...NOT THE QUEEN CITY:eek:

Oh well I had a blast all weekend...this is home and nah its not as fast paced as some other citites I've visited but there was a hella amount of stuff to do...Kappa Brunch...EXCELLENT!!! Omni Hotel Saturday Nite, another good time...the LSs and I had a ball!!! I was beat all day Sunday...but maybe I'm just the type to make a party regardless;)

I heard the Omni party was off the chain...glad you had a good time:D I'll definitely be there next year