JANUARY 2008

January 7th – Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals host their kickoff meeting for 2008 at AGL Resources, 10 Peachtree Place, Atlanta, GA 30309, 6:30pm, FREE, come out in your business casual attire to meet the city’s best professionals, www.aulyp.com

January 8th – Generation Obama group hosts social event at Café Circa, 6pm to 8pm, they will be showing the results of the New Hampshire primary as they come in that evening, contact Clarence Wardell 404-688-1108, www.cafecircaatl.com, www.georgia.barackobama.com

January 10th – Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ and Wade Ford of Smyrna present “Smooth Jazz Live After Hours From Sambuca,” featuring Ann Nesby, two shows at 7pm and 9:15pm, for tickets, dinner reservations or more information call (404) 237-5299

January 10th-13th -The 19th Annual Trumpet AwardsHonoring Halle Berry, Ludacris, Shelia Johnson, Danny Glover and others, http://www.trumpetawardsfoundation.org/

January 10th & 17th – Willie Clark & Associates present the Unlock Your Credit Potential Seminar at the EDN Business Incubator and Training Center located at 1777 Northeast Expressway, Suite 275, Atlanta, GA 30329, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, FREE (arrive early), contact Willie Clark or Victor Dunn at 678.387.8025 or creditunmasked@gmail.com

January 14th-17th - Hands On Atlanta Martin Luther Kink Jr. Service Summit, various times and locations. www.handsonatlanta.org, www.thekingcenter.org

January 17th – Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ and Wade Ford of Smyrna present “Smooth Jazz Live After Hours From Sambuca,” featuring Steve Cole of the Sax Pack, two shows at 7pm and 9:15pm, for tickets, dinner reservations or more information call (404) 237-5299

January 17th - Holy Hip Hop Summit panel discussion, 7pm to 9pm, FREE, moderators include Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D), Pastor Jeff Wallace, Elder eDDie Velez, www.holyhiphop.com, www.holyhiphopweek.com

January 17th – “A King Celebration” with The Atlanta Symphony at The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel on the campus of Morehouse College, 8pm, Cost $25 adult, $10 student w/ ID (all tickets are buy one get one free), the 16th anniversary of A King Celebration, is the annual musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., commemorating the life and work of the celebrated civil rights leader, click here to purchase tickets or call the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404-733-5000

January 17th – February 17th – A Song for Coretta at 7 Stages Theatre, a new play by Pearl Cleage, various show times, Cost $10-$50, Five women at the end of the line to see Coretta Scott King lay in state, find laughter and hope in this moving and unexpectedly funny new play, www.7stages.org

January 17th – The Christian Socialites kick off Hip Hop Holy Week with the Rhythms and Runway fashion show at The Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta, 9pm, FREE, the show will feature some of the hottest designers and artists repin’ the Kingdom and blazin’ the runway, www.myspace.com/thechristiansocialites, www.thecrackeddoor.com/socialites.php

January 18th – Holy Hip Hop Ministry Seminar Series at The Crowne Plaza Atlanta-Marietta, 10am to 2pm, www.holyhiphopweek.com, www.holyhiphop.com

January 18th – GEWELS Inc, YourBiz Consulting Firm presents A Woman’s Affair II: A Day of Pampering for Minority Women at the Adamsville Recreation Center, 11am to 2pm, FREE, ladies let’s go out and get tested for HIV and enjoy a day of pampering complete with free mani/pedi’s, facials, massages and so much more, www.gewels.org, www.yourbizconsulting.com

January 18th & 19th – Atlantic Station hosts The Original Boutique Warehouse Sale, 10am to 6pm, featuring the top styles and accessories from over 20 of Atlanta’s finest in fashion, 770-433-2989

January 18th – Holy Hip Hop Awards Artist Showcase at Center Stage Arena, 7pm to 2am, Cost $11 featuring ministers of the Gospel through Holy Hip Hop representing North, South, East & West, www.holyhiphopweek.com, www.holyhiphop.com

January 19th – The Money Boot Camp starts just in time for you to take control of your finances for the New Year, 11am to 5pm (lunch provided), $175 per person or $250 per couple, hosted by 25-year CPA and Life and Money Coach Deborah Bailey at the Addie Laudermilk Memorial Center, www.themoneybootcamp.com, www.itsmytimenowlifecoaching.com

January 19th – Holy Hip Hop Music Awards and After-Praise Party at Center Stage, 6pm to 2am, Cost $11, Holy Hip Hop honorees presentation, music and ministry, immediately followed by After Praise Party www.holyhiphopweek.com, www.holyhiphop.com

January 19th – Bowl n Ball at 300 Atlanta hosted by Ryan Cameron, 7pm to 11pm, Cost $125, featuring bowling and a silent auction with the Hawks, proceeds benefiting the Hawks Foundation, www.hawks.com

January 20th – Dawn Harrell of Controversy Boutique hosts How to Open a Fashion Boutique, 2 to 4pm, learn how to research, plan, organize and gain the tools to open and operate a boutique, lite bites and beverages will be served, www.fashioncontroversy.com. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/84673260

January 24th – Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ and Wade Ford of Smyrna present “Smooth Jazz Live After Hours From Sambuca,” featuring Ken Ford, two shows at 7pm and 9:15pm, for tickets, dinner reservations or more information call (404) 237-5299

January 25th – Lyfe Jennings at Centre Stage, 8:30pm, Cost $15, www.ticketmaster.com

January 25th – Lupe Fiasco at the Roxy Theatre, 9pm, $27, www.ticketmaster.com

January 25th – Live Nation presents Wyclef Jean at The Tabernacle, 10pm, Cost $75, Usher will host the event and all proceeds will benefit Usher’s New Look foundation, www.ticketmaster.com

January 26th - Honda's Battle of the Bands 2008 at the Georgia Dome, doors open at 1:30pm, Cost $10, www.ticketmaster.com

January 31st – Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ and Wade Ford of Smyrna present “Smooth Jazz Live After Hours From Sambuca,” featuring Eric Darius, two shows at 7pm and 9:15pm, for tickets, dinner reservations or more information call (404) 237-5299

January 31st – Patti Labelle and John Legend Community Benefit Concert at Philips Arena, 7:30pm, Cost $52-$502, www.ticketmaster.com