We are in no way affiliated with Essence Communications Inc.
Transporation
Airport Shuttle Service
$29 per person round trip or
$17 per person one-way, 816-243-5000
Parking
Self-Parking is $14.50 per car per day. Valet Parking is $17.00 per car, per day
Friday, August 27, 2010
Public Event
Essence Pageant Party
Time 10:30 PM to 1 AM
Live DJ & Entertainment
Bachelor of the Year 2010
Formal/ Glamour Attire
Camera/ Video Equipment
Drakeford Productions, LLC does not permit cameras, camcorders or any other types of recording devices to be used during the final pageant. However, the pageant does offer an official photographer and videographer who are on hand throughout the entire pageant weekend capturing wonderful candid and competition memories. Photos and videos from the national pageant are available for purchase directly through those individuals.
Stacey Artis is the official photographer of the Essence Pageants. He offers a variety of photo packages for purchase that include photos from throughout the pageant weekend. Visit Stacey Artis online at www.artisphotographers.com.
Corey Cullins is our official videographer for the Essence Pageants, CCVideo Productions will be filming the event, along with our special pageant events. Look for a link to the 2010 DVD order form here soon!
Thurs, Fri, Sat
Mega Guest Pass to all Events Aug 26-28 $150.00 Includes VIP Show Ticket, 1 Program Book & Boxed Gourmet Dinner on Sat
Mega Husband Pass to all Events Aug 26-28 $125.00 Includes VIP Show Ticket & Boxed Gourmet Dinner on Sat (program book not included)
Fri & Sat only
Mega Guest Pass to all Events Aug 27-28 $125.00 Includes VIP, 1 Program Book & Boxed Gourmet Dinner on Sat
Mega Husband Pass to all Events Aug 27-28 $100.00 Includes VIP Show Ticket & Boxed Gourmet Dinner on Sat (program book not included)
Saturday, August 28, 2010 Public Events
Topic: Essence Queens Reflection by Miss Essence & Mrs.Essence/
Become a Better You by Michelle Pyram
Time 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Topic: The ABC's of Courtship & Marriage
featuring Dr. Johnson, Author and Mr. & Mrs. Watts
Time 12:30 o 2:30 PM
Essence Pageant Competition
Show Time 7:00 PM
*VIP includes 1st class seating, backstage pass to meet the delegates after the show and one autographed program book .
Host Hotel
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Our hotel is located in Hallmark Card’s Crown Center complex—a collection of specialty shops, restaurants and theatres: American Heartland Theater, Off-Center Theater & the Coterie Theater. We are connected to the Crown Center shops via “The Link,” a glass enclosed, climate-controlled walkway. Your attendees will enjoy the comfort and convenience of having so many entertainment options under one roof!
Guest Room Rates
1 -$119 Double Bed Room (2 Occupants)
2-Additional Occupants $25.00 per person (up to 4)
3-All room tax is currently 15.225%
4-There is a Kansas City development fee of $1.73 added to each room, per night.
5-Check-in is 3pm and Check Out is noon
Link to Book Hotel: