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The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ) presents "Philly LOVE," a party during the 36th Annual National Association of Black Journalists Convention & Career Fair on Friday, August 5, 2011 from 10:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at the Electric Factory, 421 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123. This party is an 18 to enter, 21 to drink event. Everyone will be carded, so bring your ID.
DJ Questlove of The Roots will be among the Philly artists performing. Conventioneers and community members alike are welcome to attend. This party is open to the public. Join the country's foremost journalists as we party with a purpose! Proceeds benefit student scholarships and PABJ’s Philly-area community programs. For more info,
http://www.pabj.org
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THE PABJ “PHILLY LOVE” PARTY FEATURES PHILLY’S OWN:
DJ QUESTLOVE of THE ROOTS
SISTER SONIA SANCHEZ
KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL
DJ DIAMOND KUTS / DJ ANT
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TICKET PRICES:
$25 General Admission/Public
$20 NABJ Conventioneers Rate
(To obtain the NABJ Conventioneer rate, you must buy via Ticketmaster and use "NABJ" as the passcode)
$30 Day of Door Sales
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TO BUY TICKETS:
1) Ticketmaster
www.ticketmaster.com
*There are Ticketmaster fees of $7.95 and $7 that PABJ has no control over.
*NABJ discounted rate of $20 is available. Use passcode “NABJ” when you check out.
2) Electric Factory Box Office
http://www.electricfactory.info/
*There is no service charge. NABJ rate not eligible at box office sale.
*Box Office open Monday - Saturday from 12:00PM - 6:00PM
Extended hours on day of show, open until headliner takes the stage.
3) Philly Booth at NABJ Convention
*There will be a very, very limited number of tickets for sale on the convention floor relative to overall ticket sales. First come, first serve. PLS NOTE: It is not recommended you wait till the convention to buy your ticket. Buy in advance to be sure you are in!
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WILL CALL:
*Orders are available at the door one hour prior to event. Bring picture I.D. & confirmation number.
*Will Call must be picked up at: Electric Factory at 421 N. 7 St, between Callowhill & Spring Garden St.
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TRANSPORTATION FOR NABJ CONVENTIONEERS:
There will be trolleys ready to transport NABJ Conventioneers from the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel (12th & Market) to the Electric Factory starting at 10:00 p.m and returning through 3:00 a.m. YOU MUST HAVE A CONVENTION BADGE TO BOARD THE TROLLEY.
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PARKING and OTHER TRANSPORTATION:
There's a parking lot ($10 cash) and street parking nearby. Cabs will be accessible if needed.
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MISCELLANEOUS:
*No Recording Devices or Cameras permitted inside.
*There will be a cash-only concession stand selling food and alcohol.
*This is a NO credit card facility. There is an ATM on-site.
*PABJ will offer a tasting of Philly eats (at no charge) first come, first serve.
*Press inquiry can be directed to:
mediamancommunications@hotmail.com
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BE THERE:
This is “THE PARTY” you want to be at NABJ’s 36th Annual Convention & Career Fair. There will be NO “hookups” or access to the party without a ticket. If you want to be at the party, BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY! Party with a purpose! Don’t miss out! Check out last year’s PABJ party in San Diego here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.433670887611.204983.527992611
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SPONSORED BY:
Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation
National Association of Black Journalists
Multicultural Affairs Congress
NBC10
6ABC
Transport Workers Union Local 234
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WWW.PABJ.ORG
