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Wednesday – June 29, 2011:

All White Party with DJ Rob Nice
10pm – 3am
@Harrah’s – Masquerade
228 Poydras St,
New Orleans, LA 70130
No Cover
EMFsocial.com’s take

Thursday – June 30, 2011:

Fresh, Fly & Free hosted by EMFsocial
Doors open 10pm
@Le Phare Lounge
523 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission: RSVP Only
Limited spaces available
RSVP Closed

Chris Paul, tattletailzz.com & Leo Getz present Chris Paul’s Welcome To New Orleans
Doors Open 10pm
@Republic (3 Block South of W Hotel)
828 South Peters
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Admission free b4 midnight
For more info: Chris Paul’s Welcome To New Orleans

Mark Ingram’s 1st Official Welcome to the NFL Rookie Party
10pm-4am
@Voila
300 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission: $20.00
For more info: Mark Ingram’s 1st Official Welcome to the NFL Rookie Party 

Darron Wheeler & Kenneth ‘K.P.’ Pierce proudly present After Party with the Grown and Sexy
10 – 4 pm 
@The Hookah
309 Decatur Street
New Orleans, La 70130
No Shorts Or T.Shirts
For more info: After Party with the Grown and Sexy

Da Fam Movement & Right Brian Society Presents… K.I.S.S (Keeping It Simply Sexy) Essence Fest Weend 
10 – 4 Pm 
@The Hookah
309 Decatur Street
New Orleans, La 70130
No Shorts Or T.Shirts
Definition Dj / Future Star Dj Jay Skillz on the 1′S & 2′S hosted by B-Nice
For more info K.I.S.S. Essence Fest Weend

Q93.3 present the First Annual Welcome Affair featuring Keith Sweat
8pm
@House of Blues – New Orleans
225 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info Keith Sweat @HOB

Crème de la Crème: New Orleans with Circle Lurk! plus DJ Sets by Kid Kamillion & Money P (of Force Feed Radio) and Special Guest Lucas Wylie
Doors open @10pm
The Parish (sub-venue) @ House of Blues New Orleans
229 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
General Admission: $5
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Crème de la Crème @Parish-HOB

UPN / BlackinCT.com Tri-State Mixer & Pool Party
Thursday Night
New Orleans, LA 70130
EMFsocial.com’s take

Friday – July 1, 2011:

Day Time Events/Parties

MORE OF WHAT YOU LIKE PROMOTIONS is hosting an AFTERNOON SIP (Sheraton) & DIP (Razzos)
1pm-2:30pm
@ Sheraton New Orleans Hotel (Pelican Bar)
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: AFTERNOON SIP & DIP
EMFsocial.com’s take

Sessions Magazine Fashion Photographer Tyrell Banks presents The Essence Festival Power Shoot “Actors, Actresses, Poets, Models, Stylists, Etc.”
4-11pm
Loft 523
523 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
High End Portfolio, Make Up, Hair, Video Footage/Interview, 2 Vip Tickets Essence After Party Of Your Choice, A 2-4 Page Spread In A New Entertainment Magazine Releasing September 2011
A Chance To Be On The Front Cover, Win A Trip To The Mtv Music Awards 2011 In L.A.!
Refer 2 People & Receive $25 Off!!! Book Now! Space Is Limited!!!
$50 Deposit Required!!
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Essence Festival Power Shoot

Pantene Pro-V Casting Call At Essence Music Festival
11am – 5pm
Sign-ups begin at 10am and are limited to the first 200 people
@ Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
2nd Floor- Room 226
New Orleans, LA 70130
Pantene, known for providing women with healthy, beautiful hair for more than 60 years, is seeking five African-American women to star in its upcoming 2012 print advertising. The search will take place at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2011
For more info Pantene Pro-V Casting Call At Essence Music Festival

Night Time Events/Parties

Chad “Ocho Cinco” Essence Festival Kickoff Party
9pm-5am
@Voila
300 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Reg $40.00
VIP Purchase $60.00
For more info: Chad “Ocho Cinco” Essence Festival Kickoff Party
EMFsocial.com’s take

Privilege NOLA presents the Essence of Privilege Partying Festival Weekend
Doors Open @10pm
@Le Phare Lounge
523 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission: RSVP Only
Limited spaces available
RSVP full names: info@EMFsocial.com

Red Clay Soul: Hosted By Dwele + DJ Set By MC Lyte
9pm-3am
@ Eiffel Society
2040 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Red Clay Soul: Hosted By Dwele + DJ Set By MC Lyte
EMFsocial.com’s take

3rd Annual Rockin’ on the River Boat Cruise hosted by Robert Royal & his NFL, NBA friends & Celebrities.
Boarding from 9pm – 10pm
Party from 9pm – 1am
New Orleans Creole Queen Boat
Located at the end of Poydras Street, behind the Hilton Riverside Hotel or the Canal Street Dock.
New Orleans, LA 70130
General Admission: $45
VIP Access: $60
General Admission w/Reserved table: $75
For more info & advanced ticket purchases: 3rd Annual Rockin’ on the River Boat Cruise

Dreamworks presents Private Screening of The Help Hosted By Mary J Blige
Screening Info Coming Soon
New Orleans, LA 70130
Complimentary Admission Guest List
For more info & advanced ticket purchases: Private Screening of The Help Hosted By Mary J Blige

Who Dat Steppers of New Orleans, Steppin at Essence – Meet & Greet
8pm-1am
@ Crystal Magnolia Country Club
7221 Curran Blvd
New Orleans, LA  70127
$20 adv, $25 @ door
Attire – Red, White & Blue Jeans
Menu – Hors’dourves
Beverages – Open Bar (Beer & Wine Only) and BYOB
For more info: Steppin at Essence, Main Event

Friday – The Essence of Celebration | Concert Weekend After Parties
10pm-4am
@ The Hookah Cafe
309 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
This will be the most EXCLUSIVE event of the weekend with limited capacity. The goal is quality over quantity as only 500 people will be able to enter each night.
Upscale Attire is required to enter
Advanced Purchase – $20
Advanced Purchase (Guaranteed Admission) – $30
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Essence of Celebration

First Fridays: Fashion Fest – Do-WAP Agency presents First Fridays VIP Party
10 -Until
@Royal St Charles Hotel
135 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info Do-WAP Agency presents First Fridays VIP Party

DJ Rob Nice
10pm – 3am
@Harrah’s – Masquerade
228 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130

Love Friday’s featuring Laz Alonso, Mystikal, Doug E. Fresh & Biz Markie
Doors Open @ 10PM
@Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
No Athletic Wear, Shorts, Sneakers, Etc.
For more info: Love Friday’s featuring Laz Alonso

Exclusive 4th Coronation featuring NBA Star Chris Paul & Heisman Winner Mark Ingram
Doors open 9:30pm
@Republic (3 Block South of W Hotel)
828 South Peters
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Dress Code Strictly Enforced: No Athletic Wear, Shorts, Sneakers, Etc.
For more info: Exclusive 4th Coronation featuring NBA Star Chris Paul

Legends of Hip Hop featuring Big Daddy Kane, hosted by Mc Lyte & a special guest And DJ Vince Adams
Doors open 10PM
@ House of Blues
225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Legends of Hip Hop featuring Big Daddy Kane

OMEGAEssence Fest 2011 – Wild Wayne Night
9pm-3am
@The Show (formerly The Venue)
1755 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: OMEGAEssence Fest 2011

Saturday – July 2, 2011:

Day Time Events/Parties

Keshia Walker of Insight Marketing presents The 12th Annual All White Daytime Affair
4-9pm
@Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130
GA: $20.00
VIP: $40.00
For more info & to purchase advanced tickets All White Daytime Affair
EMFsocial.com’s take

Rob Wright & Steve Rogers & friends present: Evelyn Lozada from Basketball Wives hosts Essence Fest Damn that D.J. Party & Official Set Network Mid-Day Boat Cruise After Party
2 pm – 8pm
@Republic (3 Block South of W Hotel)
828 South Peters
New Orleans, LA, 70130
$10 advance tickets with “EMFSOCIAL” discount code
$10 admission all day for all boat cruise attendees
For more info: Evelyn Lozada from Basketball Wives hosts Essence Fest Damn that D.J. Party
EMFsocial.com’s take

Day Soiree & BBQ featuring Lloyd’s Album Listening Party & DJ Kid Capri
Saturday, Jul 02, 2011 3:00 PM
Doors Open @ 3PM
@12 Bar on Fulton
608 Fulton Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Casual Attire Suggested
For more info: Day Soiree & BBQ featuring Lloyd’s Album Listening Party & DJ Kid Capri

S.E.T . Network’s 5^th Annual Mid-Day Boat Cruise Party
1-4pm
The Creole Queen Riverboat
Behind the Hilton Riverside Hotel & Riverwalk Mall
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: 5th Annual Mid-Day Boat Cruise Party 
EMFsocial.com’s take

“VIP ON THE RIVER” All VIP, All Inclusive Mid-Day Party Cruise
2-4:30pm
The Steamboat Natchez
@Toulouse Street Wharf Behind Jax Brewery
New Orleans, LA
For more info: “VIP ON THE RIVER” All VIP, All Inclusive Mid-Day Party Cruise 
EMFsocial.com’s take 

Gulf Coast Presents the Natural Hair Workshop in New Orleans
1pm-4:30pm
@New Orleans Marriott at Convention Center (Event will be held inside of the Riverbend 2 Ballroom & Foyer on the Second Floor)
859 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
$35 General Admission
For more info: Natural Hair Workshop

1st Class Travel is hosting an all inclusive Private Pool Party
1-6pm
Bayou Plantation Mansion
Slidell, LA
Package includes: RT Motorcoach from Sheraton Hotel on Canal Street at 12:30pm, All you can eat, all you can drink, use of swimming pool, with other outdoor activities and a DJ will be spinning the latest tunes.
Cost: $51.50 per person
For more info: Emf-Private-Pool-Party

My Pride My Way Suite – Essence Fest Beauty Suite
Noon – 4pm
@ Le Pavillion Hotel
833 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
For more info: My Pride My Way Suite

Sessions Magazine Fashion Photographer Tyrell Banks presents The Essence Festival Power Shoot “Actors, Actresses, Poets, Models, Stylists, Etc.”
9am-9pm
Loft 523
523 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
High End Portfolio, Make Up, Hair, Video Footage/Interview, 2 Vip Tickets Essence After Party Of Your Choice, A 2-4 Page Spread In A New Entertainment Magazine Releasing September 2011
A Chance To Be On The Front Cover, Win A Trip To The Mtv Music Awards 2011 In L.A.!
Refer 2 People & Receive $25 Off!!! Book Now! Space Is Limited!!!
$50 Deposit Required!!
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Essence Festival Power Shoot

Pantene Pro-V Casting Call At Essence Music Festival
11am – 5pm
Sign-ups begin at 10am and are limited to the first 200 people
@ Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
2nd Floor- Room 226
New Orleans, LA 70130
Pantene, known for providing women with healthy, beautiful hair for more than 60 years, is seeking five African-American women to star in its upcoming 2012 print advertising. The search will take place at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Callbacks will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2011
For more info Pantene Pro-V Casting Call At Essence Music Festival

CNN presents What Matters in Our Community – A Conversation w/Political Leaders
2PM – 3PM
Essence Music Festival Screening Room
Convention Center
Complimentary Admission Guest List
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  CNN’s Conversation w/Political Leaders

Fierce, Fly, Fabulous in the City presented by Gulf Coast Naturals
10am – 6pm
@ New Orleans Marriott at Convention Center
859 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Fierce.Fly.Fabulous in the City

Beauty Rocks Bowties – The Chevy Lounge
12pm – 6pm
@ Chevy Lounge
414 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Things all girls rock with: Free beauty treatments, music and desserts and Chevy
For more info: Beauty Rocks Bowties – The Chevy Lounge

Night Time Events/Parties

Privilege NOLA presents the Essence of Privilege Partying Festival Weekend
Doors open @10pm
@Le Phare Lounge
523 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission: RSVP Only
Limited spaces available
RSVP full names: info@EMFsocial.com

Red Clay Soul – Jill Scott Album Release Party
9pm – 3am
@ Eiffel Society
2040 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Red Clay Soul – Jill Scott Album Release Party
EMFsocial.com’s take

Fifteen Four Social & Service Organization’s All White Boat Party
On The Creole Queen Paddleboat.
New Orleans, LA
8pm – Until
Tix Are On Sale Now For $40 Til June 25, $50 After
For more info call 504-267-7934 or view the flyer: All White Boat Party

Who Dat Steppers of New Orleans, Steppin at Essence – Main Event
8pm-1am
@ Crystal Magnolia Country Club
7221 Curran Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
$35 adv, $40@ door
Attire – Black, White or Gold Linen
Menu -New Orleans Style Buffet
Beverages – Open Bar (Beer & Wine Only) and BYOB
For more info: Steppin at Essence, Meet & Greet

Saturday – The Essence of Celebration | Concert Weekend After Parties
10pm-4am
@ The Hookah Cafe
309 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
This will be the most EXCLUSIVE event of the weekend with limited capacity. The goal is quality over quantity as only 500 people will be able to enter each night.
Upscale Attire is required to enter
Advanced Purchase – $20
Advanced Purchase (Guaranteed Admission) – $30
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Essence of Celebration

DJ Rob Nice
10pm – 3am
@Harrah’s – Masquerade
228 Poydras St,
New Orleans, LA 70130

Black & White Affair featuring Lance Gross, Naughty by Nature & Biz Markie
Doors Open @ 10PM
@Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
No Athletic Wear, Shorts, Sneakers, Etc.
For more info: Black & White Affair featuring Lance Gross

Knights in Shining Armour featuring NBA Star Chris Paul, Actor Anthony Anderson, Terence J & More…
Doors Open 9:30PM
@Republic (3 Block South of W Hotel)
828 South Peters
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Dress Code Strictly Enforced: No Athletic Wear, Shorts, Sneakers, Etc.
For more info: Knights in Shining Armour featuring NBA Star Chris Paul

OMEGAEssence Fest 2011 – 2Cent Night
9pm-3am
@The Show (formerly The Venue)
1755 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: OMEGAEssence Fest 2011

Ladies Night Out hosted by Eric Benet, R&B legend Christopher Williams and a special guest
Doors open 10PM
@ House of Blues
225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Ladies Night Out hosted by Eric Benet & Christopher Williams

Sunday – July 3, 2011:

Day Time Events/Parties

Darron Wheeler & Kenneth ‘K.P.’ Pierce proudly present The Official Bourbon Street White Party
12pm – 5pm
@Razzos
511 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
No Cover
For more info: The Official Bourbon Street White Party
EMFsocial.com’s (Updated) take

S.E.T . Network’s Mid-Day Comedy Brunch Party including Bill Bellamy
1-4pm
@ The Kings Room
1 Poydras Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Venue Located @ Dock of Mississippi
For more info: Mid-Day Comedy Brunch Party
EMFsocial.com’s take

Covergirl Queen and Bailey’s present The Queendom Ultimate Daytime Affair
4-9pm
@Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130
GA: $20.00
VIP: $40.00
For more info & to purchase advanced tickets Queendom Daytime Affair
EMFsocial.com’s take

Summer Groove “Dayparty” Hosted By Doug E. Fresh Essence Music Festival Weekend Celebration
2-7pm
The Hookah Club
309 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Summer Groove “Dayparty” Hosted By Doug E. Fresh

Seersucker & Sundresses featuring DJ Kid Capri
Doors Open @ 3PM
@12 Bar on Fulton
608 Fulton Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Casual Attire Suggested
For more info: Seersucker & Sundresses featuring DJ Kid Capri

The Sunday Gospel Brunch with Mighty Chariots of Fire
Doors Open @10AM
@ House of Blues
225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Cost = $38
For more info: The Sunday Gospel Brunch with Mighty Chariots of Fire

Sessions Magazine Fashion Photographer Tyrell Banks presents The Essence Festival Power Shoot “Actors, Actresses, Poets, Models, Stylists, Etc.”
9am-9pm
Loft 523
523 Gravier St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
High End Portfolio, Make Up, Hair, Video Footage/Interview, 2 Vip Tickets Essence After Party Of Your Choice, A 2-4 Page Spread In A New Entertainment Magazine Releasing September 2011
A Chance To Be On The Front Cover, Win A Trip To The Mtv Music Awards 2011 In L.A.!
Refer 2 People & Receive $25 Off!!! Book Now! Space Is Limited!!!
$50 Deposit Required!!
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Essence Festival Power Shoot

Sophia Nelson – Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in The Age of Michelle Obama
2 – 5pm
@Barnes and Noble
1601B West Bank Expressway
Harvey, LA 70058
Join attendees, including business executives, media personalities, and other influencers, for a discussion and Q&A session based on national research
For more info Black Woman Redefined

Sunday’s Farewell Crawfish Boil
1pm-5pm
@ DuKes, DiVas & Dolls
5961 Bullard Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70128
$15 adv tickets only (FOR STEPPERS ONLY!!! NO WALK INS!!!)
Attire – Steppin T-Shirt w/logo, shorts and/or swim wear
Menu – New Orleans/LA Style Crawfish Boil w/corn, potatoes & lil Lagniappe!!!
Beverages – Open Bar (Beer & Wine Only) and BYOB
For more info: Steppin at Essence – Hail & Farewell

Night Time Events/Parties

Privilege NOLA presents the Essence of Privilege Partying Festival Weekend
Doors open @10pm
@Le Phare Lounge
523 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Admission: RSVP Only
Limited spaces available
RSVP full names: info@EMFsocial.com

Diva’s Night Out Hosted By Laz Alonso, Lamman Rucker & More
10PM – 3AM
@ House of Blues
225 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: Diva’s Night Out Hosted By Laz Alonso, Lamman Rucker & More

Sunday – The Essence of Celebration | Concert Weekend After Parties
10pm-4am
@ The Hookah Cafe
309 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
This will be the most EXCLUSIVE event of the weekend with limited capacity. The goal is quality over quantity as only 500 people will be able to enter each night.
Upscale Attire is required to enter
Advanced Purchase – $20
Advanced Purchase (Guaranteed Admission) – $30
For more info & advanced ticket purchases:  Essence of Celebration

All White Party with DJ Rob Nice
10pm – 3am
@Harrah’s – Masquerade
228 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130
No Cover
EMFsocial.com’s take

All White Everything Affair featuring BET’s Rocsi & Host MC Lyte
Doors Open @ 10PM
@Metropolitan
310 Andrew Higgins Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
White Attire Preferred, No Athletic Wear
For more info: All White Everything Affair

Lloyd Album Release Party featuring Interscope Recording Artist, Lloyd & Friends
Doors Open 9:30PM
@Republic (3 Block South of W Hotel)
828 South Peters
New Orleans, LA, 70130
Dress Code Strictly Enforced: No Athletic Wear, Shorts, Sneakers, Etc.
For more info: Lloyd Album Release Party

OMEGAEssence Fest 2011 – Kourtney Heart Night
9pm-3am
@The Show (formerly The Venue)
1755 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
For more info: OMEGAEssence Fest 2011