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		<title>FREEDOM WEEKEND IX</title>
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		<title>Celebrate Earth Day this weekend with the GreenBliss Group as they Present Urbane: A Green Networking Expo at 1400 Porter Street</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit – GreenBliss Group along with local and national sponsors will hold a two day Green Networking Expo in Detroit’s Historic Corktown April 22-23, 2010 at 1400 E. Porter Street. The kickoff ceremony will start at 12:30pm Thursday April 22, 2010. This year guest speaker will be Senior Policy &#38; Communications Specialist from the U.S. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=349&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Restaurant Week Prelude Party: April 15 @MotorCity Casino</title>
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		<title>THE 2010 SPRING SHOWCASE FEATURING ROLLS-ROYCE, MASERATI, LAMBORGHINI, &amp; BENTLEY- APRIL 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:55:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An unprecedented networking opportunity, the 2010 Spring Showcase Event will bring together Metro Detroit’s elite professionals Each showroom in the venue will highlight a luxury brand including Bentley, Maserati, Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, and offer food and beverage pairings sure to please the palate. With live music, gifts and unlimited cocktails and food, this will be [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=340&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>BLACK WOMEN ROCK! DEBUTS AT THE CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM MARCH 27-28</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History present Black Women Rock! A Tribute to Betty Davis, a multi-media live music concert, dialogue and master class to take place the weekend of March 27 and 28. Saturday, March 27th at 8 pm, Black Women Rock! premieres in Detroit with full band performances by Imani Uzuri, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=326&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>2ND ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS FESTIVAL: FEB 26-28</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2nd Annual Black Business Festival will be held at the Russell Bazaar, located at 1600 Clay St. The event will be hosted by hosted by WGPR 107.5 FM, Detroit Metro Times and DoDetroit.com from February 26th- 28th, 2010. This huge, weekend long event is free to the public and being held in honor of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=322&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>DETROIT YACHT CLUB HOSTS, BACK TO THE 80&#8242;S PARTY: FEBRUARY 27</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with the Detroit Yacht Club, MeMe Design + Events presents “The Back to the 80’s Party,” on February 27th from 8p to 1 am. Evoking the era of the 80’s through décor, music, and activities, the historic ballroom at Detroit Yacht Club will be transformed into an amazing night for all ages featuring [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=317&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>DETROIT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOSTS THE 2ND ANNUAL VANGUARD AWARDS: THURSDAY, MARCH 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Vanguard Awards — the special peer-recognition program created to honor the young trailblazers making a positive difference in Detroit and shaping the renaissance of our region. This year’s event will be hosted by Local 4 News Anchor, Rhonda Walker. The Vanguard Award honors (10) noteworthy [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=309&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>JOHN LEGEND LIVE @ THE MAX FISHER THEATRE: FEB. 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only B.L.A.C. Magazine is giving Metro Detroiters the opportunity to experience one of the hottest and most socially conscious artists of a generation-up close and personal. Hear John Legend speak about his passion for changing the world. Hear him sing highlights from the songs that stir your deepest emotions. Limited VIP passes available for $150. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=thedetroitmetropolitan.wordpress.com&amp;blog=8050462&amp;post=306&amp;subd=thedetroitmetropolitan&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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