July: what's happening where?

ARLINGTON, Va.

* Chi Eta Phi Sorority 59th Boule. Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel. July 8-14.

ATLANTA

* National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers annual meeting. Atlanta Century Center Marriott Hotel. July 18-21.

* National Bar Association convention. The Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. July 28-Aug. 4.

* National Dental Association annual convention. Marriott Atlanta Marquis Hotel. July 27-Aug. 1.

* Dreamgirls Starring Jennifer Holliday. 25th anniversary production in association with the 2007 Black Arts Festival. Fox Theatre. July 19-29.

* National Black Arts Festival. Event features dance, music, film, theater, visual and literary arts of the African Diaspora. Various venues. July 20-29. Contact info: www.nbaf.org

BALTIMORE

* National Technical Association conference. Hilton Baltimore/BWI Airport Hotel. July 19-21.

BUFFALO, N.Y.

* National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice convention. Adams Mark Hotel. July 22-26.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

* Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Conclave. Westin Hotel. July 30-Aug. 5.

CHICAGO

* DuSable Museum 33rd Annual Arts & Crafts Festival. Washington Park. July 14-15.

DEARBORN, Mich.

* Knights of Peter Claver annual convention. Hyatt Regency Hotel. July 19-27.

DENVER

* National United Church Ushers Association of America convention. Adam's Mark Hotel. July 23-27.

DETROIT

* NAACP 98th annual convention. Cobo Hall Convention Center. July 7-12.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.

* National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) convention. Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center. July 27-Aug. 1.

* National Optometric Association convention. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. July 8-13.

INDIANAPOLIS

* Indiana Black Expo. Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome. July 12-22.

LAS VEGAS

* Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority Conclave. Westin Casuarina Hotel. July 11-15.

* National Pharmaceutical Association 60th annual convention. Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel. July 20-24.

LOS ANGELES

Bill Pickett Rodeo. Star-studded event featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls from around the country. Los Angeles Equestrian Center. July 13-15. Contact info: www.billpickettrodeo.com

MIAMI

* Zo's Summer Groove. Music concert, golf classic, and all-star basketball game for charity hosted by Alonzo Mourning. Various venues. July 11-15. Contact info: www.zsg.com

MINNEAPOLIS

* Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Grand Chapter meeting. Minneapolis Convention Center. July 10-15.

NEW ORLEANS

* National Black Chamber of Commerce convention. W Hotel. July 25-28.

NEW YORK CITY

* The New York City Tap Festival. Presented by the American Tap Dance Foundation. The Duke at West 42nd St. July 7-14. Contact info: www.atdf.org

* American Tennis Association National Championship 90th anniversary. Crowne Plaza Hotel at LaGuardia Airport and various sites. July 22-28. Contact info: www.atanational.com

PHILADELPHIA

* National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association convention. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and Pennsylvania Convention Center. July 27-Aug. 3.

RICHMOND, Va.

* National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention. Richmond Marriott Hotel. July 30-Aug. 4.

ST. LOUIS

* National Urban League Convention. America's Center. July 25-28.

SAN FRANCISCO

* Fillmore Street Jazz Festival. Filmore Street between Jackson and Eddy streets. Thru July 1. Contact info: www.fillmorejazzfestival.com

* Iota Phi Lambda Sorority convention. Hilton-San Francisco Financial District Hotel. July 11-15.

SEATTLE

* National Black Prosecutors Association conference. Bellevue Hilton Hotel. July 15-21.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

* National Association of Minority Media Executives convention. Ritz-Carlton Hotel. July 10-12.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.

* National Black Theatre Festival. Marriott Towers and various venues. July 30-Aug. 4. Contact info: www.nbtf.org

EUROPE

* Stockholm Jazz Festival. India.Arie, Randy Crawford and Joe Sample are scheduled at one of the largest outdoor festivals in Sweden. Various venues. July 17-21.

ISLAND DESTINATIONS

ARUBA

* 18th Heineken Music Festival. July 6-7.

JAMAICA

* Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest 2007. Montego Bay. July 15-21. Contact info: www.reggaesumfest.com

TURKS & CAICOS

* 4th annual Music & Cultural Festival. Providenciales. July 30-Aug. 6. Contact info: www.musicfestival.tc

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

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