2007 CIAA Tournament Events in Charlotte

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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.