Winter Explosion 2008

BUS DEPARTURES:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2008

AIRPORT: NEWARK INT’L AIRPORT (NJ)
Baggage Claim TERMINAL “C”: 2PM LOAD, 2:30PM DEPARTURE

BALT/WASH, DC AREA:
Greenbelt Holiday Inn, Greenbelt, MD 10AM LOAD / 11AM DEPARTURE

BALTIMORE
Edmonston Village Shopping Center 10:30 AM LOAD / 11:30AM DEPARTURE

PHILADELPHIA/ S. JERSEY:

PHL MUSEUM of ART (FRONT SIDE) Ben Franklin Pkwy
12PM LOAD / 1PM DEPARTURE

DOWNTOWN NEWARK, NJ:
PENN STATION Gateway Center, located through the breezeway/walkway. Buses will be pickup at the
corner of MARKET ST & MULBERRY STREET 3PM LOAD / 4PM DEPARTURE

NYC: PENN STATION, 31st St between 7th & 8th Ave

ADDED FOR 2008: 4 DIFFERENT NYC DEPARTURE TIMES!!

DEPARTURE #1: 2PM LOAD / 3PM DEPARTURE

DEPARTURE #2: 4PM LOAD / 5PM DEPARTURE

ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008,
ALL BUSES WILL DEPART THE RESORT AT 12 NOON!

MAIN RESORT:

By popular demand, Winter Explosion is RETURNING to plush, 1st class HUDSON VALLEY RESORT and SPA: Set amid 400 acres of majestic landscapes and surrounded by the fabled Shawangunk Mountains and adjacent to Minnewaska State Park in the Catskills, the 4-Star Hudson Valley Resort and Spa is beyond opulent! Gazing out at the rolling hills and mountainous landscape, it's hard to believe this resort is only 90 minutes from NYC. A recent multi-million dollar renovations allows Winter Explosion guests to experience the following: A massive, lavishly-appointed, yet "cozy" lobby perfect for reunions w/ old Winter Explosion friends, boy/girl watching or just chilling. A full-service European Health Spa w/ separate men and women spas, free and universal weights, Jacuzzi, saunas, onsite massage. Bentley's Restaurant and Lounge Sansui Restaurant Elegant Cigar Bar Billiard Room Video Game room Indoor Pool Aerobics Studio Empire Lounge Night Club A built-in state-of-the-art concert Amphitheater An Exhibit Hall (for WEG05, this facility will only be used for the Worship Service) Expansive Banquet and Ballrooms Executive Conference Center on-site novelty and sundry store ATM, Each sleeping room features: Internet Access Marble Bathrooms Coffee Makers Remote Cable TV Iron and Ironing board much, much more-see link on Winter Explosion Homepage for more details Please note: the Hudson Valley Resort does NOT have in room dining (room service) Click here for Resort view

GENERAL WINTER EXPLOSION 2008 FEATURES:

• Roundtrip ground transportation (via motorcoach) to/from one of the following cities: NYC,
Newark/NJ, Newark Int'l Airport/NJ, PHL, BALT, DC.
• Regularly scheduled Shuttle bus service between MAIN & OVERFLOW Resort.
• 4 Days / 3 Nights lodging at one of the above 2 resorts
• Nightly parties with 4-Hours Open Bar
• Friday evening: Red Carpet Welcome w/ "Winter Explosion Spotlight Performance Stage"
• Friday evening: "Chat Room LIVE!" for Singles
• Friday night: Pajama "Jammy Jam" Party: Nubian Dreams Cruise presents: “Return To
Paradise: The Ultimate Tribute to the Paradise Garage, NYC” with National Recording Artist
performance. For 2008, we have “house diva” Rochelle Fleming performing hits to include “Dr.
Love”, “Let No Man Put Asunder”. Dress theme: "Tops & Bottoms... Do You!"
• Friday night: "Stone Soul Karaoke"
• Saturday day: onsite seminars/workshops
• Saturday day: onsite European Health Spa
• Saturday day: Winter Explosion Vendors Market (onsite)
• Saturday day: Carolyn Whigham & Terry Fort Fields present: WE Black Film Festival
• Saturday day: onsite Choir Rehearsal
• Saturday day: fittings for fashion show as well as auditions for Winter Explosion Idol
• Saturday day: Aerobics with fitness HUNKS: Ramone G. & De’Gradis White
• Saturday day: Transportation (from HVR only) to various offsite events such as skiing, shopping,
horseback riding, casino, etc.
• Saturday day: card games (Spades, Bid Whist, Tonk) & various board games
• Saturday night: (guest-featured) "Winter Explosion Idol" Talent Show
• Saturday night: (guest-featured) "Explode with Fashion" Fashion Show
• Saturday night: "Urban Lounge" Dance Party w/ Dress Theme: "UNIFORMS, UNIFORMS,
UNIFORMS: Live Out Your Fantasy Profession”
• Saturday night: (guest-featured) Midnight Poetry Jam featuring Def Poet, “ButtaFlySoul”
• Saturday night: Carolyn Whigham & Terry Fort Fields present: WE Black Film Festival
• Sunday day: Transportation (from HVR only) to various offsite events such as skiing, shopping,
horseback riding, casino, etc.
• Sunday day: Worship Service
• Sunday day: onsite seminars/workshops
• Sunday day: Carolyn Whigham & Terry Fort Fields present: WE Black Film Festival
• Sunday day: onsite European Health Spa
• Sunday day: onsite Winter Explosion Vendors Market
• Sunday day: "JT's Annual Beach Party w/ Hot Body Contest"
• Sunday day: card games & tournament (Spades, Bid Whist, Tonk) & various board games
• Sunday night: Black & White Masquerade Charity Ball to benefit: GMAD (NYC), Colours (PHL) & the
Mautner Project (DC). This event will feature an exciting, live concert performance by Living
Legend PATTI LaBELLE. Requested attire: black & white casually elegant w/ mask

• Sunday night: Afterparty w/ 4-Hours Premium Open Bar
• Sunday night: "Stone Soul Karaoke" remix
• Sunday day: Carolyn Whigham & Terry Fort Fields present: WE Black Film Festival