Congressional Black Caucus Week, also known as the Annual Legislative Conference [5], is here! Check out The Root's guide to select events around Washington, D.C., from Sept. 21-24 -- ranging from town halls and networking receptions to invitation-only parties.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Registration/Ticketing Open
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CPAR Future Focus
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 12  to 5 p.m.

GSM Issue Forum -- National Youth Leadership Town Hall
Location: D.C. Convention Center, Room 143-B
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.

Green for All VIP Reception (Invite Only)
Location: Capitol Visitors Center
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.

Leadership Reception Honoring Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, Chair of the CBC
Location: U.S. Institute of Peace (2301 Constitution Ave., NW 20037)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Reception Honoring Rep. Terri Sewell and Frederica Wilson (Invite Only)
Location: The Library of Congress (James Madison Memorial Building, Montpelier Room, 101 Independence Ave., SE)
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CBC Spouses 15th Annual Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts
Location: National Museum of Women in the Art (1250 New York Ave., NW 20005)
Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 22

CBC Spouses Community Breakfast and Health Fair
Location: So Others Might Eat (71 "O" St., NW 20001)
Time: 7 to 10:30 a.m.

Registration/Ticketing Open
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

National Town Hall:  Economic Opportunity, Jobs!
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

GSM Issue Forum -- the Homelessness Experience of African-American Veterans
Location: D.C. Convention Center, Room 143-B
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

AT&T Buffet Luncheon Honoring Rep. Andre Carson (Invite Only)
Location: B Smith's, Union Station Street Level, East Hall
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Black Elected Officials Roundtable and Luncheon
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 12 to 2:30 p.m.

Exhibit Showcase Open
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 12 to 7 p.m.

Emerging Leaders: Instant Apprentice Power Luncheon
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Networking Luncheon
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 12:30 to 2 p.m.

GSM Issue Forum
Education Braintrust -- Ensuring African-American Students Get the Education They Deserve: A Frank Discussion of Major Issues
Location: D.C. Convention Center, Room 147-B
Time: 1:30 to 5 p.m.

The Unveiling of the Official Portrait of the Honorable Charles B. Rangel (Chairman Emeritus, Committee on Ways and Means) (Invite Only)
Location: 1100 Longworth HOB
Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (The Boulé) Reception (Invite Only)
Location: The Office of Skadden Arps, LLP (1440 New York Ave.)
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Reception Honoring Rep. Carrie Meek (Invite Only)
Location: Embassy Suites D.C. Convention Center, Room C/D (900 10th St., NW)
Time: 6 p.m. until ...

Conversation With CBC Founders
Location: Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St., NW 20001)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Impact -- Preview '11 A Red Carpet Affair (Invite Only)
Location: The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Legislative Networking Reception
Location: Westin City Center Hotel (1400 M St., NW)
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

AT&T Reception Honoring Rep. Bobby Rush, Featuring Donald Lawrence & Co.
Location: Grand Hyatt Constitution Ballroom
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Emerging Leaders Reception
Location: Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St., NW 20001)
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Gospel Extravaganza
Location: United House of Prayer for All People (601 M St., NW 20001)
Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Jazz Concert
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Meet the Press
Location: The Park @ Fourteenth
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight

4th Annual Sisterhood Congressional Reception (Invite Only)
Location: The National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Ave., NW)
Time: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

The Root and Impact’s '30 Americans' Event (Invite Only)
Location: The Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St., NW
Time: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Friday, Sept. 23

National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Executive Committee Congressional Breakfast (Invite Only)
Location: Rayburn Building, Room B-354
Time: 8 to 10 a.m.

Exhibit Showcase
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CBCF and CBC Women Present: Bridging the Gap: From Civil Rights to Cyber-Activism
Location: D.C. Convention Center, Room 144-BC
Time: 9 to 11:50 a.m.

The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. 34th Annual Symposium Luncheon
Location: Grand Hyatt Independence Ballroom (1000 H St., NW)
Time: 11:30 a.m. until ...

General Session Luncheon
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.

The Miseducation of Capitol Hill? Reforming Education Policy (Moderated by The Root’s Cynthia Gordy)
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

CBCF's Chair Reception Honoring Rep. Donald Payne
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.

The National Black Law Students Association Presents the 8th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Networking & Alumni Reception
Location: City Club of Washington at Columbia Square (555 13th St., NW)
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Missouri Walk of Fame Reception and Award Presentation (Invite Only)
Location: Red Cross Building, Board of Governors Room (430 17th St.)
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

"A Teachable Moment in American History," A Salute to the 150th Anniversary of African-American Participation in the Civil War (followed by a screening of the film Glory)
Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW
Time: 7 p.m. until ...

Saturday, Sept. 24

Prayer Breakfast
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 7:30 to 10 a.m.

Exhibit Showcase
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Faith Leaders Roundtable: Black Activism in the Time of Obama
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GSM Issue Forum
(Not for Sistahs Only) Real Talk, Real Women: Balancing Resources, Relationships, and Responsibilities
Location: Washington Convention Center, Room 140-A
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

GSM Luncheon - INVITATION-ONLY
Location: Clyde's of Gallery Place
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Planned Parenthood Brunch Reception (Invite Only)
Location: Acadiana (901 New York Ave., NW)
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Collins-Johnson Group, the Saturday Brunch (Invite Only)
Location: Bourbon Steak The Four Seasons Hotel (2800 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

McDonald's Corp. and the PNC Financial Services Group Honoring CBCF Chairman Donald Payne (Invite Only)
Location: District Chophouse & Brewery (509 Seventh St., NW)
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.

CBCF Soul Food Luncheon (Invite Only)
Location: Renaissance Hotel (999 Ninth St., NW 20001)
Time: 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

2011 Georgia Reception Honoring Reps. Lewis, Bishop, Scott and Johnson (Invite Only)
Location: The National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.

VIP Reception (Ticketed)
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 5 to 6 p.m.

Phoenix Awards Dinner (Ticketed)
Location: D.C. Convention Center
Time: 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 25

Annual Education Scholarship Cruise and Brunch Honoring CBCF Chairman Donald Payne (Invite Only)
Location: Aboard the Odyssey Gangplank Marina (Sixth and Water Sts., SW)
Time: Boarding, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; cruise, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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