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and 10 concert halls. The Festival draws 2.5 million spectators who can hear 3,000 artists from 30 countries perform an assortment of jazz, blues, Latin-jazz, Brazilian, Cuban, African, soul, reggae, electronica and more. Artists set to participate include: Lionel Richie, Cassandra Wilson, Gil Scott Heron, the Steve Miller Band, The Doobie Brothers, The Moody Blues, Sonny Rollins, Bobby McFerrin, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, Wanda Jackson, Dave Brubeck, George Benson, Allen Toussaint, Smokey Robinson, Joan Armatrading, Cyndi Laupe, Lewis Furey, Ben E. King, Daniel Lanois, Gipsy Kings, Boz Scaggs, Cesaria Evora, Terence Blanchard, The Roots, Emilie Simon and Roy Hargrove. For information: MontrealJazzFest.comor (toll-free): (888) 515-0515. EATIN’ IN THE BIG EASY The 19th Annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) five-day extravaganza takes place May 25-29. Nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious festivals of its kind with more than 175 wineries, 1,000 wines and dozens of international wine and food experts, the event is packed with extraordinary wine and food seminars, wine dinners at some of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, one-of-a-kind wine tasting events, and two Grand Tastings on the floor of the famed Louisiana Superdome. Also on tap is the 3rd Annual Louisiana Seafood Festival, which takes place June 11–13. Festival attendees can feast on a variety of Louisiana seafood from alligator to oysters and everything in between. The 8th anniversary event of Tales of the Cocktail, designed for food and spirit connoisseurs, takes place July 21-25. For information: www.nowfe.com or www.louisianaseafoodfestival.com AT THE MOVIES IRON MAN 2 – Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark. This time he refuses to divulge his secrets and technology to the military. Don Cheadle makes his debut as James “Rhodey” Rhodes, a.k.a. War Machine. Samuel L. Jackson and Scarlett Johansson also star. Directed by Jon Favreau. Opens May 7. MOTHER AND CHILD – The story of three women (Kerry Washington, Annette Bening and Naomi Watts) and the bond between mother and child. The best movie of 2010, so far. Opens May 7. JUST WRIGHT – Queen Latifah and Common star in this romantic comedy about a physical therapist who falls in love with a pro basketball player, who falls in love with her friend (Paula Patton). Opens May 14. ROBIN HOOD– Russell Crowe stars as this iconic fig- ure. Robin and his band of raiders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against King John’s army. Opens May 14. SHREK FOREVER AFTER – Mike Myers returns as the voice of the loveable green ogre. Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas also make a tri- umphant return. This time Shrek finds himself without Fiona in an alternate version of Far Far Away. Opens May 21. SEX AND THE CITY 2 – Abu Dhabi is the setting for this friendfest starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon and Chris Noth. Opens May 27. THE KARATE KID– Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan star in this movie about a 12-year-old boy who moves to China to learn Kung Fu. Opens June 11. GROWN UPS – Five childhood friends reunite during the Fourth of July weekend. Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Rob Schneider and David Spade star. Opens June 25. KNIGHT AND DAY – Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz star in this high-octane movie about a fugitive couple on the run. Opens June 25. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE – Bella has to choose between Jacob and Edward. Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson star. Opens June 30. Black Meetings & Tourism May/June 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 11