Indiana Black Expo event listing

Indy.com Staff

July 16, 2008 by Indy.com Staff

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JULY 17

Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration: WTHR-TV (Channel 13) Employment Opportunity Fair

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Dress to impress with resume in hand. Be prepared for on spot interviews and networking opportunities. In the 500 Ballroom. (317) 262-3400 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Children's Day at the Circus

10:30 a.m. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. $12, IBE UniverSoul Fun Pack $20 (includes and IBE general admission ticket). Aaryn Lynch, (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Corporate Luncheon

11:30 a.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Honorees: Randal Pinkett, BCT Partners, The Apprentice -- Entrepreneur of the Year Award; Chauncey Holloman, Harlem Lyrics -- Youth Entrepreneur Award; Angie Stone, National Recording Artist -- Women of Vision Award. Performance by Angie Stone. In the Sagamore Ballroom. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. $50, $500 per table. (317) 262-3400 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

INShape Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair -- Seniors and People with Disabilities Day

4 to 8 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Seniors citizens' night and opening ceremony at 4 p.m. Guests: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Indiana First Lady Cheri Daniels and Angie Stone. Health fair, 5 to 8 p.m. In Hall D. Free. (317) 262-3400 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

JULY 18

Statewide Forum to Promote Cultural Competence in Education

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Presented by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Featuring ring Dr. Ruby Payne and Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu. In Hall A. Registration available online. $125. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com or www.easternstarchurch.org.

Children's Day at the Circus

10:30 a.m. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E. 38th St. $12, IBE UniverSoul Fun Pack $20 (includes and IBE general admission ticket). Aaryn Lynch, (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Cultural Arts Pavilion

Noon to 9 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. The Gallery, Artist Market, Authors Parlor/Literary Cafe and Heritage Room. In the Wabash Ballroom Corridor and Rooms 1-3. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Kids' World Presented by NCAA

Noon to 9 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Indoor amusement area for children including rides, games, and interactive entertainment. New this year, inflatable bounce houses, educational experiences and other activities. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

INShape Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair

1 to 8 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Receive $1,000 of free health care testing and learn more about the importance of maintaining one's healthy. In Hall D. (317) 262-3400 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Regional Gospel Showcase

6 to 9 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Debut of IBE's first local gospel showcase featuring gospel choirs and individuals from all over the state. In Hall A. Free with general admission ticket. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

An All White Affair -- A Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance

8 p.m. to midnight Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St. Hosted by the New Generation members and featuring music by DJ Xclusive of XM Satellite Radio and R&B artist Dwele. $25. (317) 236-1870 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

JULY 19

United Way of Central Indiana's Minority Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

8 a.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Join United Way of Central Indiana, LaPlaza and Indiana Black Expo in recognizing the achievements of minority volunteers in surrounding communities. Twenty-fifth annual event. In the 500 Ballroom. $20 and includes admission to Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. (317) 921-1271 or www.uwci.org.

Kids' World Presented by NCAA

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Indoor amusement area for children including rides, games, and interactive entertainment. New this year, inflatable bounce houses, educational experiences and other activities. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

StarQuest Talent Competition

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Watch as the next star is discovered in Indy. In Hall A. Al Hobbs, (317) 329-9220 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

INShape Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Receive $1,000 of free health care testing and learn more about the importance of maintaining one's healthy. In Hall D. (317) 262-3400 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Parental Workshop

10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Workshops on financial literacy, being a homebuyer, understanding one's child's educational journey, maintaining a healthy family and fair housing. Full agenda available online. $10. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Music Lounge

Noon to 6 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. A mix of positive hip-hop, rap, R&B and neo-soul music. In Rooms 109-110. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Cultural Arts Pavilion

Noon to 9 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. The Gallery, Artist Market, Authors Parlor/Literary Cafe and Heritage Room. In the Wabash Ballroom Corridor and Rooms 1-3. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Fashion Show -- The Elements of Fashion

2 and 5 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. This year's host will be Mercedes from "America's Next Top Model." In Rooms 101-106. Doors open 30 minutes before show. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Holla Back Teen Forum

3 to 5 p.m. Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Discussion of violence and the issues that teens face today. Part of three-event Teen Bling package. Other events in the package include teen party and Amp Harris & Reggie Wayne Celebrity Basketball Game. $19,99 Teen Bling ticket. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Amp Harris and Reggie Wayne Celebrity Basketball Game

6 p.m. Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Part of three-event Teen Bling package. Other events in the package include Teen Bling Party and Holla Back Teen Forum. $19.99 Teen Bling Ticket. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Music Heritage Festival

7 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Featuring Keyshia Cole, KEM and Chrisette Michele. In the Sagamore Ballroom. $50 and $65. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Teen Bling Party

9 p.m. to midnight Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Party for those 21 and younger, with performances. Part of three-event Teen Bling package, which also includes Holla Back Teen Forum and Amp Harris & Reggie Wayne Celebrity Basketball Game. $19.99 Teen Bling Ticket. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Club Expo

10 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. The official after party for Summer Celebration features stars of this year's celebration. In the 500 Ballroom. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

JULY 20

A Celebration of Praise Church Service

9 to 11:30 a.m. Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St. Praise and worship presented by Eastern Star Church and Indiana Black Expo. Speaker: Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com or www.easternstarchurch.org.

Cultural Arts Pavilion

Noon to 6 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. The Gallery, Artist Market, Authors Parlor/Literary Cafe and Heritage Room. In the Wabash Ballroom Corridor and Rooms 1-3. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Music Lounge

Noon to 6 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. A mix of positive hip-hop, rap, R&B and neo-soul music. In Rooms 109-110. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Kids' World Presented by NCAA

Noon to 8 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Indoor amusement area for children including rides, games, and interactive entertainment. New this year, inflatable bounce houses, educational experiences and other activities. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

INShape Indiana Black and Minority Health Fair

Noon to 6 p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Receive $1,000 of free health care testing and learn more about the importance of maintaining one's healthy. In Hall D. (317) 262-3400 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

Gospel Explosion

3 to 7.p.m. Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Gospel music by Dorinda Clark Cole, Beverly Crawford, DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet, Kathy Taylor & Favor, Jonathan Nelson featuring Purpose, Bishop Bobby Hilton & Word of Deliverance Choir, Maurette Brown Clark, Maurice Griffin, Brian Wilson and the Northernaires. In Hall A. (317) 925-2702 or www.ibesummercelebration.com.

WhiteLies.tv Free Concert

6 p.m. American Legion Mall, 401 N. Meridian St. The Whispers, Cameo and Con Funk Shun. Free. (317) 239-5151 or www.indianablackexpo.com.

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