Wednesday, May 21
OPENING CEREMONY
Hosted by the Aruba Tourism Authority in the parking lot of the Alhambra Casino.
Featured local bands and several vendors offering food, drinks, and souvenirs.
Highlight: Conga line lead by the eight-feet-tall Hooter Owl.
Thursday, May 22
JAMBOREE CONCERT
8pm at the Sonesta Seaport. Warmed up the crowd of the Comedy Night. Music and fun...
COMEDY NIGHT
Tom Joyner hosted the show at the Sonesta Convention Center that
featured the hilarious Tom Joyner Morning Crew. The popular comedians drew
thousands of people, including Susan Taylor of Essence Magazine,
and the legendary Isaac Hayes. Unfortunately, only 1000 were seated.
Comedian Jeff Brown warmed up the crowd, and George Wallace, Myra J.,
Ms. Dupri and J. Anthony Brown brought the house down.
Highlight: Everyone was a comedian that night -- audience members got on the mike
and told "your mama" jokes at the end of the show.
Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, May 25
MIDNIGHT MATINEE
At the Aruba Sonesta Seaport Village Marketplace Theater.... INSERT TEXT ALREADY
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Wednesday, May 21 - Sunday, May 25
MOTOWN CAFE
At Mama Mia. Open everyday until 3am.
-- Dana Hardy & Makeda Russell