November: what's happening where!

Ebony, Nov, 2004 by Joy Bennett Kinnon

WHAT'S HAPPENING WHERE!

BALTIMORE

* Thanksgiving Parade. Downtown Baltimore. Nov 20.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

* Rivalry Classic. North Carolina A&T State University vs. South Carolina State University. Nov. 20.

CHICAGO

* Dance Chicago 2004. One of the largest Dance Festivals in the nation. Athenaeum Theatre. Nov. 6-Dec. 5.

* Thanksgiving Parade. State Street. Nov. 25.

COLUMBUS, Ga.

* Fountain City Classic. Fort Valley State College vs. Albany State University. Nov. 6.

DALLAS

* National Alliance of Black School Educators convention. Wyndham Anatole Hotel. Nov. 16-21.

DENVER, Colo.

* UniverSoul Circus-Poppin' Soul. Aurora Mall. Nov. 3-7.

DETROIT

* Thanksgiving Parade-Downtown Woodward Avenue Nov. 25.

DURHAM, N.C.

* CIAA Championship. Nov. 6.

HOUSTON

* Thanksgiving Parade. Downtown Houston. Nov. 25.

JACKSON, Miss.

* Capital City Classic. Alcorn State University vs. Jackson State University. Nov. 20.

* UniverSoul Circus-Soul in the City. Nov. 3-7.

LAS VEGAS

* UniverSoul Circus-Poppin' Soul. Nov. 10-14.

LONG BEACH, Calif.

* African-American Women in Business conference. Carnival Paradise cruise ship. Nov. 5-8.

LOS ANGELES

* Harvest Food Festival. Harambee's Farmer Market, Crenshaw Blvd. Nov. 20.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.

* 97th Church of God in Christ Holly Convocaction. The Memphis Cook Convention Center. Nov 8-15.

MOBILE, Ala.

* UniverSoul Circus-Soul in the City. Nov. 9-14.

MONTGOMERY, Ala.

* Turkey Day Classic. Alabama State University vs. Tuskagee University. Nov. 25.

NEW ORLEANS

* 30th Anniversary-Association of Black Cardiologists convention. New Orleans Sheraton Hotel. Nov. 6.

* Bayou Classic. Southern University vs. Grambling State University. Nov. 27.

NEW YORK CITY

* Jazz in Motion. Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, featuring the New York City Ballet, Savion Glover, Garth Fagan Dance Company and others. Rose Theater. Nov. 3-5.

* African Diaspora Film Festival. Various NYC venues. Nov. 26-Dec. 12

ORLANDO

* Florida Classic. Bethune-Cookman College vs. Florida A&M University. Nov. 20

PHILADELPHIA

* The 19th Annual Philadelphia Art Expo. Liacouras Center. Nov. 12-14.

* National Black Caucus of State Legislators annual conference. Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza. Nov. 29-Dec. 3.

SAN DIEGO

* UniverSoul Circus-Poppin' Soul. Nov. 16-21.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

* All the Stories Are True: African American Writers Speak. Exhibit. The Anacostia Museum & Center for African American History and Culture. Through Dec. 31.

INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS:

MEXICO

* National Association of Black Scuba Divers Annual Summit. Cozumel, Presidente InterContinental Resort. Oct. 27-31.

ANGUILLA

Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival. Features international and local artists. Nov. 10-14.

BARBADOS

* Barbados Independence Day Carnival, St. Philip Parish. Features street parade, children's activities and concert in the King George V Memorial Park. Nov. 30.

JAMAICA

* The International Jamerican Film & Music Festival. Now in its sixth year, this festival is sponsored by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph's Island Girl Productions. Wyndham Rose Hall-Montego Bay. Nov. 3-7.

NOTE: Sponsors may change dates or locations after the magazine has been published. Travelers should verify event information with local sponsors.