DNCC ANNOUNCES FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2012 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

In support of President Obama, Charlotte to host an impressive line-up of musical acts including Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, James Taylor, Marc Anthony and Earth, Wind and Fire

CHARLOTTE, Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Following last week’s announcement of iconic North Carolina artists, today the Democratic National Convention Committee announced the full line-up of performers set to take the stage at Time Warner Cable Arena and Bank of America Stadium next week.

“This roster of performances only adds to the excitement building in Charlotte for the historic week ahead of us,” said 2012 Democratic National Convention Chair Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. “The tens of thousands who will attend Convention events in person, and all those tuning in across the country, should be ready for quite a show.”

The schedule of performances at the 2012 Democratic National Convention:

Thursday, September 6 (Bank of America Stadium)
Foo Fighters
Mary J. Blige
Earth, Wind and Fire
James Taylor
Delta Rae
Inspire the Fire
Marc Anthony (national anthem)

Wednesday, September 5 (Time Warner Cable Arena)
DJ Cassidy
Jessica Sanchez
Branford Marsalis (national anthem)

Tuesday, September 4 (Time Warner Cable Arena)
DJ Cassidy
Ledisi
Amber Riley (national anthem)

ABOUT THE DNCC
The 2012 Democratic National Convention Committee is a not-for-profit organization responsible for planning and executing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, the week of September 3, 2012.

CONTACT: Alex Glass, Joanne Peters, +1-980-249-5310

Triangle Black Pride

List of events for the

Triangle Black Pride 2012!

Thursday, July 26th Saturday, July 28th Cont’d
Registration/Information and Welcome Kits Triangle Black Pride Expo
Host Hotel– Lobby Host Hotel – Lobby & Crabtree Room
3pm –  7pm 12noon – 5pm
Triangle Black Pride Kick-Off Party Film Festival
313 Nightclub Host Hotel – Wake Forest Room
313 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 11:30am – 4:30pm
10pm – 2am Free  However, donations are accepted for film producers
Pre-payment through VIP package only
LGBTQ Writer’s Workshop
Friday, July 27th Host Hotel – Wolfpack Room
Registration/Information and Welcome Kits 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Host Hotel – Lobby
3pm – 6pm The Music & The MadDness:  Music, Comedy & Open Mic
Host Hotel – Junior Ballroom
TBP Welcome (cocktail) Reception 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Host Hotel – With Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt – Crabtree Room 35 VIP | $20 Standard | + $10 registration fee for contestants
6:30pm – 8:30pm
 $20 & VIPs Unlimited | $10 Standard – 2 Drinks The Official Triangle Black Pride Saturday Night Party
The Packhouse
Triangle Black Pride Pajama Jam 10pm – 2am
Host Hotel – Junior Ballroom Pre-payment through VIP package only (Limited Availability)
10pm – 2am
$25 VIP  |  $10 Standard Sunday, July 29th
Inspirational Jazz Brunch
Saturday, July 28th Host Hotel – Crabtree Room
Registration/Information and Welcome Kits 12noon – 3pm
Host Hotel – Lobby $20.00 ’til May 30th | $30 after | $35 at door | included w/VIP
10am – 5pm
Slippery When Wet – TBP Day Party
Workshops/Seminars Legends/The View 
Host Hotel – Duke, Tarheel & Wolfpack Rooms 330 W. Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
11:30am – 4:30pm 5:30pm – 8:30pm
$20 VIP (pre-payment only)| $10 Standard, $15 at door
Free Health Screenings
Host Hotel – Board Room Reflections – The VIP Only Reception
12noon – 4pm Venue to be disclosed to VIPs only (click to purchase)
9:30pm – 11:30pm