Women’s Tournament began: Mon., Feb. 27.
Women’s Quarterfinals: Tues., Feb. 28.
Men’s Tournament begins: Wed., March 1.
Men’s Quarterfinals: Thurs., March 2.
Food Lion Day Semifinals: Fri., March 3: Women — 11am & 1pm. Men — 7 & 9pm.
Ford Finals Night: Sat., March 4: Men — 6pm. Women — 9pm.
OTHER EVENTS RUNDOWN:
McDonald’s Super Saturday Fan Fest includes a cheerleading exhibition, Miss CIAA contest, the CIAA Streetball Classic and Battle of the Bands (featuring Trojan Explosion and Sound Machine). Sat., March 4, 8am.
Ford CIAA Fan Experience: Continuous music, live DJs, special promotions, giveaways and more. Free. March 2-3, 10am-8pm. March 4, 1pm-6pm.
Black Film Festival: Feb. 27-March 2: Charlotte Public Library (Frances Auditorium)
Hoop Dreams — Feb. 27, 6pm.
Love & Basketball – Feb. 28, 7pm.
He Got Game — March 1, 7pm.
Cooley High — March 2, 7pm.
Coca-Cola Presents Showtime at the Apollo: Come see the best talent at CIAA schools, with special guest appearance by Patti LaBelle. Thurs., March 2, 10pm, Convention Center.
CIAA Step-Show Throwdown & After Party: See some of the hottest step in the CIAA conference, and then stay for the after party, hosted by DJ Kool. Fri., March 3: Convention Center. Doors Open at 6pm; showtime is 8pm; after party is 11pm.
NASA Awareness Day: Workshops to provide opportunities for teachers to enhance their skills in math, science and technology. Wed., March 1, 8am-12:30pm, Convention Center.
Alumni Bid Whist Mini Tournament: Show off your card skills in the tournament sponsored by the St. Augustine’s Charlotte Alumni Chapter. March 1-3: 9am-12noon, Convention Center.
High School Day: Reinforcing the importance of higher learning through keynote speakers, workshops and recognition of outstanding achievements among juniors and seniors. Wed., March 1, 8am, Convention Center.
Career Day: Register to meet with employers. Thurs., March 2, 8am-1pm, Convention Center.
CIAA Gospel Explosion: Enjoy the gospel music CIAA has to offer. Fri., March 3, 10am-Noon, Convention Center.
CIAA Gospel Services: Feb. 27-March 4, 10-11am, Convention Center, CCCB Daily Chapel.
CCCB Pastors Luncheon: Thurs., March 2, 11am-1pm, Convention Center.
Ebony’s CIAA Fashion Fair: Catch a glimpse of the world’s largest traveling fashion show, featuring the Ebony Fashion Fair Models. Sat., March 4, 11am, Convention Center.
CIAA Traffic Management:
Pedestrian Flow: Travel lane on Brevard Street will be closed for pedestrian use; additional lane closures will be considered pending necessity.
This article appears in Mar 1-7, 2006.
