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BSE

After 25+ years and 200+ events, Black Sense Entertainment is just getting started!

BSE went from local to national, and now GLOBAL!
Take a look at our timeline to see where we started and where we are going.

FEATURED: The South Africa Experience
2022
• Ski Jam ReUnion • The South Africa Experience • Soul Beach Aruba 2022 • Summer Groove Crab, Music & Wine-Fest • The Egypt & Dubai Experience
FEATURED: The South Africa Experience
FEATURED: The Ultimate Summer Groove Road-Trip
2021
• Aruba Soul Beach Getaway • The Ultimate Summer Groove Road-Trip to Martha’s Vineyard
FEATURED: The Ultimate Summer Groove Road-Trip
FEATURED: Tailgate @ Sea "Superbowl Comedy Cruise" 2020
2020
• Tailgate @ Sea "Superbowl Comedy Cruise" 2020
FEATURED: Tailgate @ Sea "Superbowl Comedy Cruise" 2020
FEATURED: Capital Jazz Fest
2019
• Tailgate @ Sea III "Superbowl Cruise" from Orlando, FL aboard the Carnival Conquest
• CuBahamas Cruise - A Taste of CUBA & the Bahamas aboard the Carnival Sensation
• "Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Essence Music Festival 2019 in New Orleans, LA
• The Summer Groove "Black & White" Boatride up the Hudson River in NYC
• The Summer Groove "PARIS vs LONDON" Getaway featuring the NottingHill Carnival
• The "DUBAI" Experience
FEATURED: Capital Jazz Fest
FEATURED: Summer Groove Tri-Fecta
2018
• Tailgate @ Sea II "Superbowl Cruise" from New Orleans
• 2nd Annual Aruba "Soul Beach" Getaway
• "Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Essence Music Festival in New Orleans
• Summer Groove Tri-Fecta to Los Angeles, Honolulu & San Francisco
• GIANTS vs COWBOYS Getaway in Dallas, TX
FEATURED: Summer Groove Tri-Fecta
FEATURED: Superbowl Cruise 2017
2017
• Tailgate @ Sea "Superbowl Cruise"
• 2nd Annual Aruba "Soul Beach" Getaway
• "Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Annual Summer Groove "Black & White" Yacht Party aboard The Liberty Belle
• Essence Music Festival in New Orleans
• Summer Groove Cruise to the Western Caribbean aboard the Carnival GLORY
• GIANTS vs COWBOYS Getaway in Dallas, TX
• Masquerade Ball & Nordic Lodge Getaway in New England
FEATURED: Superbowl Cruise 2017
FEATURED: Capital Jazz Fest Getaway
2016
• 1st Annual Aruba "Soul Beach" Getaway
• Let's Ride "Kings Dominion & Six Flags America"
• "Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Annual Summer Groove "Black & White" Yacht Party aboard Cornucopia Destiny
• "New Orleans" Essence Music Festival
• The 2nd Annual "House Heads On The Hudson" Sunset Cruise
• Summer Groove Cruise to the Western Caribbean aboard the Carnival MAGIC
• Black Tie Extraganza @ the Resorts Casino
FEATURED: Capital Jazz Fest Getaway
FEATURED: Winter Groove 2015
2015
• Winter Groove Reunion featuring Keith Sweat & Tamar Braxton
• Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Annual Summer Groove "Black & White" Yacht Party aboard Cornucopia Destiny
•"New Orleans" Essence Music Festival
• Summer Groove Cruise to the Western Caribbean aboard the Carnival Conquest
• The 1st Annual "House Heads On The Hudson" Sunset Cruise
• Capital Jazz Super Cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty
• Fall Masquerade Ball @ Hartford City Hall
• LobsterFest @ the Nordic Lodge
FEATURED: Winter Groove 2015
FEATURED: The Black & White Summer Groove
2014
• Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Annual Summer Groove "Black & White" Moonlight Cruise aboard the Nautical Empress in NYC
• Summer Groove "New Orleans" Essence Music Festival & Big Easy Cruise to the Western Caribbean aboard the Carnival Elation
• "CARIBANA Carnival" in Toronto, Canada
• Circle of Sisters Day Trip to NYC
• Fall Masquerade Ball @ Hartford City Hall
• LobsterJam @ the Nordic Lodge
FEATURED: The Black & White Summer Groove
2013
• Presidential Inauguration & Black Tie Ball
• Jazz in The Gardens - Miami Garden, FL
• Let's Ride VI
• Capital Jazz Fest Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Black & White "Moonlight Cruise in NYC
• Summer Groove Reunion Cruise aboard Carnival Splendor
• The Classic Crab-Fest in MD featuring R&B artist Christopher Williams
FEATURED: Winter Groove 2012
2012
• Annual "Let's Ride" Getaway to Kings Dominion & Six Flags America
• "Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Annual Summer Groove "Black & White" Boat-Ride in NYC
• Summer Groove "Taste of the Caribbean" Cruise aboard Carnival Victory
FEATURED: Winter Groove 2012
2011
• 5th Annual "Let's Ride" Hershey Park Family Getaway
• "Capital Jazz Festival" Weekend Getaway in Columbia, MD
• Essence Music Festival in the Big Easy - New Orleans, LA
• "I Love NY" Party Weekend
• Annual Summer Groove "Black & White" Boat-Ride in NYC
• Omega Psi Phi Centennial Reunion & Busride to Washington, DC
• Summer Groove Cruise aboard Carnival Valor
FEATURED: Hollywood To Harlem
2010
• Summer Groove "Grand Finale" @ The Pacific Grill on Pier 17 at NYC South St. Seaport
• Summer Groove Orlando - Universal Studios Getaway & Bahamas Cruise
• Summer Groove "Black & White" Yacht Party aboard the ZEPHYR
• Summer Groove Party Cruise from NYC to Canada aboard the Carnival "GLORY"
• SUMMER GROOVE 2010 KICK-OFF @ The Pacific Grill on Pier 17 at NYC South St. Seaport
• "Hollywood to Harlem" After-Dark Concert Series featuring R&B Recording Artist "HORACE BROWN" @ G-UPTOWN Restaurant & Soundstage • SKI JAM 2010 REUNION @ the Hunt Valley Marriott
• "New Year Comedy Explosion" featuring TODD LYNN, JOHN LASATER & HYDIAH hosted by FREDDIE RICKS @ G-UPTOWN Restaurant & Soundstage
FEATURED: Hollywood To Harlem
FEATURED: Black-Tie Masquerade & Fashion Show
2009
• The Presidential Inauguration "Bus-ride to Change"
• "Love Is the Message" Valentine Affair
• The Winter Music & Casino Getaway 2009
• The Winter Groove Cruise from Miami to the Bahamas
• Leather & Suede Affair @ Suspenders
• "Denim & Martini"Summer Groove Kick-Off
• Summer Groove "Midnight Cruise" aboard THE JEWEL
• 15th Anniversary ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL in New Orleans
• Summer Groove "Lobster-Jam" featuring John Legend & India Arie
• "Black Tie" Masquerade Ball @ The Palace Theater
• Let's Ride 2009 - Amusement Park Mania - Dorney & Hershey Parks
• Celebrity Double Header featuring "Roy Ayers" & Birthday Bash for DJ MASAI
FEATURED: Black-Tie Masquerade & Fashion Show
FEATURED: "Twenty + Twenty" Sunset Boat-Ride
2008
• "Winter Groove 2008" featuring our "THROWBACK EDITION" Concert
• The "Taste of Paradise Cruise" aboard the Royal Caribbean's Adventure at Sea
• 11th Anniversary Party @ The Cathedral Events Hall
• The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans
• "Twenty + Twenty" Sunset Cruise saluting guests born in 1968
• "I Love NY" Summer Groove Party Weekend
• "Let's Ride" Amusement Park Mania Family Weekend
• "Let It Ride" Reno Getaway
• The All-Black "MASQUERADE AFFAIR"
• "Denim & Martini" Thanksgiving Weekend Affair
FEATURED: "Twenty + Twenty" Sunset Boat-Ride
FEATURED: All Black Masquerade Ball
2007
• Winter Groove @ Park Plaza - Lancaster, PA
• NBA All-Star Getaway Weekend in Las Vegas
• All-Black Affair @ The Copacabana - Anniversary Edition
• 10th Anniversary Night Out @ Sylvia's Restaurant in NYC
• Flirt Afterwork Mixers @ the Shadow
• 2nd Annual Promoter's Ball @ ROSELAND in NYC
• The Ultimate Disney Experience @ Disney World and aboard the "Disney Wonder" Cruise Ship
• "Black & White" Summer Groove Affair on the waterfront @ Jaycee's Boathouse in CT
• The 2007 Summer Groove "Boston Seafood Party Weekend" @ the Sheraton Colonial Hotel & Rowley Country Club
• The Whitney Young Classic Jazz and R&B Moonlight Cruise
• The Whitney Young Classic "Grillin' & Chillin' Tailgate & Football Game
• BSE ATLANTA Kick-off Party @ Club Elegance featuring our "All Black Masquerade Party"
• "Masquerade Ball & Holiday Shopping Spree" in the Poconos @ the WOODLANDS RESORT
FEATURED: All Black Masquerade Ball
FEATURED: 3rd Annual Gospel Winter Weekend
2006
• Ski Jam '06 @ Eden Resort - Lancaster, PA
• 1st Annual Promoter's Ball @ The ROXY in NYC
• Black & White Yacht Party aboard the Skyline Princess
• Let's Ride "Amusement Park Mania" - Dorney & Hershey Parks
• Crab & Shrimp Splash @ The Eisenhower Resort - Gettysburg, PA
• Appreciation BBQ @ Ft. Greene Park
• Soul on the Sea IV aboard the Carnival "Imagination"
• Miami Heat 2 @ The Park Central Hotel in South Beach
• Miami Comedy Yacht Cruise
• Music In The Park @ The River Room
• Soul Bowl @ Van Wyck Lanes
• Black Tie Masquerade Party @ La Renaissance
• Holiday Toy Drive & Party @ Bogarts
FEATURED: 3rd Annual Gospel Winter Weekend
FEATURED: "My Funny Valentine" Comedy Show
2005
• Ski Jam ‘05 @ The Nevele Grande Resort - Ellenville, NY
• "My Funny Valentine" Comedy Show @ La Renaissance
• All-Black Affair @ The Copacabana - Anniversary Edition
• Hampton Jazz Festival Getaway Weekend
• Appreciation BBQ @ Avenel Park
• Padri Gras Cruise aboard the Carnival "Sensation"
• Padri Gras Party Weekend in New Orleans @ the Essence Music Festival
• Lobster-Jam Jazz Fest @ the Marriott Hotel in Waterbury, CT
• Miami Heat @ The Park Central Hotel in South Beach
• A Night Of Giving Back @ The Supper Club in NYC
FEATURED: "My Funny Valentine" Comedy Show
FEATURED: Ski Jam 2004
2004
• Ski Jam ‘04 @ Holiday Inn Arena - Binghamton, NY Christian Winter Weekend @ Heritage Hills Resort - York, PA
• Fantasy Island Hawaiian Getaway On the Beautiful Norwegian Star
• All-Black Affair @ The Copacabana - Anniversary Edition
• Summer in the City @ The Copacabana
• Appreciation BBQ @ Avenel Park
• Wet Wednesday's After-Work Mixers
• Therapy Thursdays After-Work Mixers
• "Let It Ride" Las Vegas Getaway @ The Flamingo Hotel
• Crab & Shrimp Splash @ The Inn at Chester Springs - Chester, PA
• "All-White" Yacht Party aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia
• "YOU GOT JOKES" Comedy Cruise aboard Carnival's Fascination
• Thanksgiving Extravaganza @ Windows Over Harlem
FEATURED: Ski Jam 2004
FEATURED: Summer Groove 2003
2003
• Ski Jam ‘03 @ Lancaster Host Resort- Lancaster, PA
• Christian Winter Weekend @ The Eisenhower Resort - Gettysburg, PA
• Soul on the Sea aboard Carnival's Legend
• Lobster Jazz Fest @ Radisson Hotel in Cromwell, CT
• Night on Broadway - DEF Poetry Jam
• Holiday Celebration @ the Four Points Sheraton
FEATURED: Summer Groove 2003
FEATURED: Black Tie '02
2002
• Ski Jam ‘02 @ Holiday Inn New Cumberland - New Cumberland, PA
• The MASTERPIECE 2 @ The Rose Castle
• Music In The Park - Summer Series @ The American Park Café
• The Ultimate Crab & Shrimp Fest @ Sheraton Hotel - Restin, VA
• "Party Under the Stars" Moonlight Boat-Ride aboard "The Queen of Hearts"
• "BLACK TIE" Masquerade Ball @ The American Park Café
FEATURED: Black Tie '02
2001
• Ski Jam ‘01 @ Holiday Inn East - Harrisburg, PA
• Lobster-Jam Jazz Fest @ Radisson Hotel in Cromwell, CT
• Moonlight Cruise aboard The Star
• Saturday Nights of Soul @ Ovations
• The MASTERPIECE @ The Rose Castle
• Christmas Affair @ Club Down to Earth in CT
2000
• Ski Jam ‘00 @ Eden Resort- Lancaster, PA
• Music Crab & Shrimp Fest @ Embassy Suites - Baltimore, MD
• Yacht Party aboard the Bay Lady in Baltimore, MD
• Club 133 After-work Mixers in Midtown NY
1999
• Ski Jam ‘99 @ Holiday Inn Arena - Binghamton, NY
• Lobster-Jam @ Holiday Inn Boxborough, MA
• NYC Booze Cruise aboard The Queen of Hearts
• Thanksgiving Extravaganza at Korean Intl. Restaurant
1998
• Ski Jam ‘98 @ Eden Resort- Lancaster, PA
• Music Crabfest @ Paptasco Arena - Baltimore, MD
The very humble beginning of BSE!
1997
• Pre-Easter Extravaganza @ Club 243 (Our 1st event!!)
• Crabfest Beach Party Weekend in Baltimore, MD
The very humble beginning of BSE!