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Keeping you Connected in New England Join the UPN Mailing List today! Reaching over 17,000 Households Please Share and Forward with Friends   Like us on Facebook   #handsupdontshoot                                                                                                   #icantbreathe —  UPCOMING WEEKEND EVENTS & MORE  —   An Exclusive Concert & "Meet & Greet" with Zap Mama Ridgefield, CT - Wednesday, 1/9/2015 8:00pm     Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Friday, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join members of The Urban Professionals Network for an intimate evening concert & "Meet & Greet" with Global Music Sensation Zap Mama! There will also be a complimentary wine tasting & light appetizers courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds.   After Purchasing Tickets email info@theupn.org to join the group for exclusive event! Click Here to Purchase Tickets! Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket!   Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Zap Mama: 'Eclectic Flash Fri, 01/09/2015 - 8:00pm Palm Bay International World Beat Series Please join us in the lobby for a wine tasting courtesy of Palm Bay International before the show! Known to her fans as Zap Mama, Marie Daulne redefines the term "vocalist." She is more than just a singer — she alternates between storytelling and organic creative expression utilizing the tonality of the human voice. Since first bursting on the scene almost 20 years ago, the Belgian-Congolese diva has wowed audiences around the world with her unique sound, which seamlessly blends African, American, and European cultural influences and effortlessly mixes genres such as R&B, hip-hop, and jazz with indigenous and tribal sounds. Zap Mama's seven album-deep catalog represents her mastery of what African griots recognize as the seventh sense: the ability to heal through music. In addition to her musical endeavors, Daule has worked with humanitarian aid organizations Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, CARE and the United Nations. Click here to listen to ZAP MAMA Ticket Price $38 Visit Bistro 7 for dinner the night of the show and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with your ticket! - See more at: http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/zap-mama-eclectic-flash#sthash.o6q5ImBb.dpuf Sponsored by:       Upcoming Show at The Ridgefield Playhouse:   Living Colour - Friday Feb.13th | Click Here for Info Cassandra Wilson - Thursday Mar. 26th | Click Here for Info     UPN Night at Yale Repertory Theatre: WAR New Haven, CT - Tues/Wed. 12/9 & 12/10   (Closing Week)   Join Members of The Urban Professionals Network for "A Night at The Theatre" VI: WAR UPN Nights Out Tuesday, December 9th Wednesday, December 10th   Give Promotional Code "UPN20" at Online Checkout or Purchase Tickets via Box Office Receive a $20 Discount off Regular Ticket Price. Purchase tickets early for best availability.   Click Here for New Haven Register Review Click Here to Purchase Tickets or call Box Office at 203.432.1234       Greater Hartford Joint Holiday Party & Toy Drive New Haven,CT-  Thursday, 12/11/2014   Join the Urban League of Greater Hartford Young Professionals, SNEATP, and PW-AAF for their 2014 Holiday Party & Toy Drive at The Cloud. Please BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT FOR CHILDREN OF ANY AGE.   This will be a great event to give back to our community.  A Toy Donation is the only admission requirement. Appetizers & Drink Specials will be provided. Parking Lot located on Wethersfield Ave.     When: Thursday, Dec.11th Where:The Cloud | 6-10pm 7 Congress St. Hartford,CT 06114     NSN & UPN Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive New Haven,CT- Friday, 12/12/2014   Join the Urban Professional Network & New England Chapter of National Sales Association at our Holiday Book/Toy Drive. Come mix and mingle with some of Connecticut's Premiere Professionals. NO COVER. Please BRING AN UNWRAPPED GIFT FOR CHILDREN OF ANY AGE. We look forward to seeing you there! Happy Holiday   This will be a great event to give back to our community. Join us as we collect Books and Toys for the children! Music by: DJ Dooley-O Light Appetizers provided 7-8pm   To RSVP, simply email info@theupn.org or text 203.444.2509   When: Friday, Dec.12th Where: The Russian Lady | 6-9pm 144 Temple St. New Haven,CT Click Here for Info     Langston Hughes' Black Nativity Boston, MA- Friday, 12/12/2014 Langston Hughes' Black Nativity: A Boston Holiday Celebration   Langston Hughes' Black Nativity -- a joyous account of the nativity told through scripture, verse, music and dance -- is a true Christmastime tradition, and National Center of Afro-American Artists' captivating production is the longest running performance of the Harlem Renaissance poet's song-play in the world. First performed in 1961, Black Nativity is a retelling of the Christmas story from an Afro-centric perspective, intended to explore the depths of cultural identity, pride and unity within the African-American community. It's lively, inspiring production for the whole family, infused with rich, moving live music, singing, dancing and storytelling. When: Various Dates Where: Paramount Theatre | 44 Charles St. Boston, MA   Click Here for tickets         2014 Boston Music Awards Boston, MA- Sunday, 12/14/2014     THE 2014 BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS Now entering it's 27th year, the event itself is less of a traditional awards show and more of rolling party with multiple stages and extended sets from nominated artists. This year's event will be held at The Revere Hotel in Boston on December 14th. We are ecstatic about this year's lineup! Once again, the BMAs will feature some of the region's most compelling emerging and established talent from Garage to Rock to Pop to Blues  Metal, Punk, Indie, Americana, International, Jazz, Hip Hop, RNB, Electronic, Folk  and everything in between. The party will roll! We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the collective accomplishments of our unique and immensely talented music scene.   When: Sunday, Dec.14th Where: The Revere Hotel | 200 Stuart St. Boston MA   http://www.bostonmusicawards.com Click Here for Info & Tickets     UPN Boston Mixer & Meetup at Brass Union Somerville, MA- Thursday, 12/18/2014     Join members of The UPN - Boston Metro for a night out at Brass Union. Full Kitchen, Ample Seating, and a unique atmosphere downtown Somerville. This evening will feature DJ ABD playing Old/New HipHop, R &B, Soul, Funk, Future Boogie, and Remixes | Networking, dancing, & more! Grab some friends and enjoy the Holiday season with a much anticipated night out with Urban Professionals from across the city. This event is absolutely FREE with RSVP via Eventbrite! - Click Here or Text Jason at 203.444.2509 for details and to meet up with the group.   When: Thursday, Dec.18th Where: Brass Union | 70 Union Square - Somerville, MA FREE EVENT w/RSVP   www.upnbos.eventbrite.com   Click Here for Info & RSVP       UPN Hartford Speed Dating & Young Professional Mixer Hartford, CT - Friday, 12/19/2014     After the Speed Dating join members of The Urban Professionls Network and  Urban League of Greater Hartford's for YP Friday!    Video from our previous events - Click Here   Speed Dating Ticket includes: Speed Dating Service, Light Appetizers (7:00-7:30pm), Admission to the After Party Social. For questions call/text 203.444.2509 After the Speed Dating -    Join Members of The Urban Professionals Network & Urban League Greater Hartford at Laetus Lounge - Downtown Hartford, CT - Get up close in personal with Greater Hartford Young Professionals for a December Meetup. This event is totally FREE so feel free to invite friends and come down for a good time. Live DJ, Dinner Menu, and more! - To RSVP text your name & guests to 203.444.2509 or RSVP via Eventbrite.   When: Friday, Dec.19th 7-10pm Where: Laetus Lounge | 253 Asylum St. Hartford, CT 06103 FREE EVENT w/RSVP   www.upns2m.eventbrite.com   Click Here for tickets     Chi Omicron Chapter - Omega's New Year's Eve Gala New Haven,CT- Wednesday 12/31/2014     This New Year's Eve join members of The Urban Professionals Network for an Upscale New Year's Eve like no other. This evening will feature full buffet, dancing, networking, raffle's, and more! Taking place at the luxurious Tradition at Oak Lane, this is an event you will not want to miss. Music will be provided by DJ Diamond and there will be plenty of surprised through the night!   When: Wednesday, December 31st Where: The Tradition at Oak Lane   For Tickets contact Sean Gatison/203.999.4947 & Glen Worthy/203.685.2139 or Palmer McLean/203.980.6286 and mention "The UPN"   Tickets on Sale Now! - 2015 CT Black Heritage Ball New Haven, CT -  Saturday, 3/14/2015   (50) Limited 2 for 1 Early Bird Tickets   We are excited to announce tickets are on sale for our 2015 event - Saturday, March 14th - Save the Date. We are proud to bring you our next event taking place at The Omni Hotel at Yale. This event will  showcase a room of New England Movers & Shakers, along with some very special honored guests. By being a member of The UPN Mailing list you will receive an exclusive offer for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TICKETS.   Tickets On Sale now at www.ctblackheritageball.com - To inquire about Group/Corporate Rates, Sponsorship, or to Volunteer email info@theupn.org or call Jason V. Watts at 203.444.2509 Click Here for Video from Last Year's event       Not apart of the fastest growing Urban Events List in New England? Click Here to Join Does your Company, Organization, or Business, have a special event coming up? Get seen by over 25,000 New England Professionals with The UPN Call/Text Jason V. Watts at 203.444.2509 for marketing inquiries. Marketing Options begin at $100