This year's panel includes local authors Venise Berry, Steven Torriano Berry, Rachelle Chase, and Caleb Rainey. Moderated by Alfred Martin. Venise Berry is a national bestselling novelist and prominent speaker. Her novels include: So Good, An African American Love Story, All of Me: a Voluptuous Tale and

Boogie Nights is the official after party of the Soul & Blues Festival. The record spinning of DJ Freeze and Mr. DJ Ice is guaranteed to end this festival with a bang, not a whimper. Don't miss it!