ATB Los Angeles Black Pride

::2007 OFFICIAL PRIDE EVENTS

Below is a complete up to date listing of all Official ATB Events and our Partner Events. Please check back for updates.

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REGISTRATION

The ATB Registration area is located is on the lower mezzanine of the hotel.

Schedule

Thursday, July 5
10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, July 6
10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Saturday, July 7
7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

ATB Fourth of July Pool Party
BLACKFIRE~POOLSIDE
5434 Garth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Directions From the 110 Freeway:
Travel West On Slauson Just Past LaCienega and Make A Right on Corning Avenue, A Right on 57th Street and A Left Onto Garth Avenue
Directions From the 405 Freeway:
Travel East on Slauson Avenue and Make a Left on Corning Avenue, A Right on 57th Street and A Left Onto Garth Avenue
$15 Includes Food | Alcohol will be served for a nominal fee
All Ages Welcome; 21 and Over Only Can Be Served Alcohol ID Required
12 Noon until 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 5

ATB Soulful Salon & Literary Cafe
BLACK INK!
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
ROOM: ATLANTIC BOSTON
11 a.m. to Midnight (Schedule below)

11 a.m. to Midnight
Artist Marketplace
An eclectic marketplace featuring art, jewelry, clothes, books, music, and more available for purchase.
Entrance is free

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Dating Game - All Male
A one hour speed dating game
18 & Over Welcome
Free

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Writer's Panel
A one hour panel discussion showcasing today’s popular and up and coming African American and SGL writers.
18 & Over Welcome
Free

8 p.m. to Midnight
Bringing Sexy Black Erotic Poetry
A night of the freakiest, sexiest no holds barred total erotic expression with erotic spoken word performed by candlelight with audience members and performers encouraged to wear black apparel.
18 & Over Welcome
$5 Cover

To participate as a vendor or a performer in the ATB Soulful Salon, please visit www.soulfulsalon.com or www.myspace.com/soulfulsalon. For email inquiries, please email Ronald Jackson at eucpimagine@hotmail.com or Breeze Vincinz at breezevz@breezevz.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 6

ATB Empowerment Conference Series
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
ROOM #1: CHICAGO
ROOM #2: DALLAS
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Day Sponsor: PROMETA

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation With Maurice Jamal Director of the new film B-Boy Blues

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
PROMETA Presents A Dialogue on Crystal Meth in the African American and Gay Communities
This workshop will address the use of crystal meth use in our community and solutions to overcome the addicition. Free iPod raffle for attendees.

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Project National Dialogue
The workshop will cover the following:
What is HRC? What does HRC do?
How it gets done? What do we do for the community?
How it works with Congress? How we raise money?
Where does the money go and to what causes?
How can people get involved to participate.

ATB Soulful Salon & Literary Cafe
BLACK INK!
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
ROOM - ATLANTIC BOSTON
11 a.m. to Midnight (Schedule below)

11 a.m. to Midnight
Artist Marketplace
An eclectic marketplace featuring art, jewelry, clothes, books, music, and more available for purchase.
Entrance is free

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Dating Game - All Female
A one hour speed dating game
18 & Over Welcome
Free

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Writer's Panel
A one hour panel discussion showcasing today’s popular and up and coming African American and SGL writers.
18 & Over Welcome
Free

8 p.m. to Midnight
Bringing Sexy Black Erotic Poetry
A night of the freakiest, sexiest no holds barred total erotic expression with erotic spoken word performed by candlelight with audience members and performers encouraged to wear black apparel.
18 & Over Welcome
$5 Cover

To participate as a vendor or a performer in the ATB Soulful Salon, please visit www.soulfulsalon.com or www.myspace.com/soulfulsalon. For email inquiries, please email Ronald Jackson at eucpimagine@hotmail.com or Breeze Vincinz at breezevz@breezevz.com.

ATB Opening Reception
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
ROOM - MERIDIAN
7 p.m.
$5

SATURDAY, JULY 7

ATB Beach Unity Celebration
"BLACK OUT AT THE BEACH"

featuring SoulThought Recording Artist
"DONNIE"

Performing His Hit Song "If I Were You" Off His New Album
"The Daily News"and favorites from his Debut Album
"The Colored Section"

Visit His Official Website
Click Here to Buy the New Album "The Daily News"

OTHER PERFORMANCES INCLUDE:

FELONi

Point Dume, Malibu Beach
$15 Adults 18 & Older
$10 Youth 12-17
Free Children under 12 w/paid parent/guardian
Dawn till Dusk
Click here for rules and directions to the Beach Party
Day Sponsors: Human Rights Campaign, The Study, Jewel's Catch One, Soulful Touch Entertainment, Out & About, Ivan Daniel Productions

ATB PARTY BUS

Tickets will be on sale at the ATB registration area located in the hotel's lower mezzanine area for $25. There are limited tickets available and the cost includes both travel and beach party entrance.

The bus arrives at the hotel at Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. and leaves for the beach at 9 a.m. sharp!

MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

ATB Beach Party After Party
BLACK ON BLACK...AND IT'S NOT A CRIME
The Official After Party @ A New Historic Location
California African American Museum
Exposition Park
600 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
@ Figueroa and 39th Streets
$20 w/Wristband from Beach Party
$25 w/out Wristband
Onsite Parking $6
10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Click here for map
ATB Roundtrip Shuttle Service from Marriott to Venue available for $5 each way

Women's Party Official Partners: Soulful Touch Entertainment

After Party is 18 and older; 21 and older for alcohol purchases

SUNDAY, JULY 8

Fade to Black LGBT Film Festival
Lights...Camera...Black Out
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
ROOM - CHICAGO/DALLAS
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
$5 Per Film or $20 Day Pass | Schedule below
Day Sponsor: here! Networks

2 P.M
HOW DO I LOOK

Think Paris Burning...How Do I Look is a documentary that was created by artistic activist Wolfgang Busch and showcases the talents of the Ballroom Community.

Official Website

4 P.M.
DON'T GO THE SERIES

A Sneak Peak At the Hottest New Lesbian Series
The pilot episode introduces the intimate story of the lives and loves of a group of friends living in a Los Angeles fourplex. Features a live Q&A with filmmaker Amber Sharp and Cast Members

Official Website

6 P.M.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:
THE DL CHRONICLES
Presented here! Networks

This award-winning and provocative series tells the stories of men of color who, by consequence and by choice, live sexually duplicitous and secret lifestyles. Narrated by an aspiring journalist authoring a book about “the Down Low,” the anthology series explores the issues of betrayal, denial, sexual discovery, love and loss.

From a highly desired, successful executive to the street corner hustler, from the happily married father of two to the college athlete’s first love, each episode will delve into the different lives and experiences of DL Men of Color across social, cultural and economic boundaries.

The “Down Low” is a slang term sometimes used to refer to African-American men who identify as being straight, but secretly engage in sexual activity with men. They date women, have children and often marry in an effort to appear heterosexual to the public. More than closeted, they do not identify as gay or bisexual and refuse to be associated with the gay or community.

EPISODE SYNOPSIS:

Episode: Wes
Overworked and overwhelmed by his domineering wife, tries desperately to suppress his lust for his visiting brother-in-law, Trent. Later that night, while Wes’ wife sleeps, the sexual tension between the two men bubbles over. Struggling to fight off the temptation, Wes ultimately gives in to his growing urges.

Episode: Robert
Robert is a closeted talent agent who enjoys a brief flirtation with Austin, a hot health food store manager twenty years his junior. By chance, the two men meet again in a sex chatroom. Robert has never slept with the same man twice, but Austin convinces him to take it slow, and the two men begin dating. Robert falls hard for his new boyfriend, but when the truth is revealed about their relationship, Robert lets his shame get in the way of his budding romance.

Episode: Boo
We meet Boo- an ex-convict, a mooch, and a player who lives his life on the DL. His girlfriend is fed up with Boo’s cheating and kicks him to the curb. Boo’s mother tells him it’s time to settle down, but Boo is unfazed and continues having sex with multiple partners, including an unprotected romp with Deron, his brother’s friend. But when shocking news rattles Boo, he is forced to reconsider his reckless life on the DL. Will Boo grow up and take responsibility for his actions?

Official Website

::2007 PARTNERS EVENTS

ATB Partner events are events that ATB is not officially hosting but have partnered with for Black Pride. The ATB VIP Pass does not extend to these events and you must contact the promoters directly for more information.

"Twas the Night Before Pride"
Hosted by In the Meantime Men's Group
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Men & Women
Food, Music, and Fellowship
The Village Health Foundation
Community Room
4067 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Free
www.IntheMeantimeMen.org
(323) 733-4868 (ITMT)

Michelle's XXX
@ Club Peanuts---The Original Spot
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Women's Events
7969 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
21 & Over w/ I.D.
Guest DJ'S Spinderella, DJ Jamar and DJ Selfish
Birthday Celebration for DJ Spark
(323) 654-0280
www.michellesxxx.com

"Blackness"
An Ivan Daniel Productions Party
Men's Event
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
10 p.m. Until
Ultra Suede/Factory
661 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
www.IvanDanielProductions.com

"Thugged Out Thursday"
An Ivan Daniel Productions Party
Men's Event
Thursday, July 5, 2007
10 p.m. Until
Forbidden City
Hollywood & Vine
West Hollywood, CA 90028
www.IvanDanielProductions.com

ATB Kick Off
Party Like A Rockstar and Cancer XXpolsion
@Club Cherry Pie
Women’s Event
Thursday, July 5
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Monte Cristo
3100 Wilshire Blvd. @ Westmoreland
2 Blocks east of Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
21 & Over
Bikini Burlesque Show @ 12:30 Sharp!
Go-Go Dancer’s All Night
$8 before 11 p.m.
$10 after 11 p.m.
www.myspace.com/clubcherrypie

JuicyFruit a jBoy Production Presents
The Cabana Party
Men's Event
Thursday, July 5, 2007
7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Jimmy's Lounge
6202 Santa Monica Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90038
$35 | $30 w/ RSVP and Advance Purchase
(323) 957-1066
www.TheCabanaParty.com

Bringing Sexy Black
ATB Kick Off Party
Men's Event
Thursday, July 5, 2007
11 p.m. to Dawn
Hosted by Lamont Masters
5526 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
$10 Before Midnight| $15 After
(323) 203-2973
reese@bigboizla.com
www.BigBoizLA.com

FirstFridayzLA
"Black Power"
An Ivan Daniel Productions Party
Men's Event
Friday, July 6, 2007
Gam Studios
4975 West Pico Bvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
www.IvanDanielProductions.com

"Sizzlin Saturday"
A 4 Play and DatBoi Entertainment Event
Men's Event
Saturday, July 7, 2007
10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Gam Studios
4975 West Pico Bvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
$10 Admission
$20 VIP
Los Angeles, CA
www.datboientertainment.com/labp07