The document summarizes an event taking place from June 30th to July 7th - the Essence Music Festival 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It will feature performances from artists like Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, and Earth, Wind & Fire, as well as seminars from speakers like Steve Harvey and Bill Cosby. Lodging is available in a vacation home located 30 minutes from New Orleans, which has amenities like a kitchen, washer/dryer, and game room. Tickets and room prices are listed, with weekend tickets ranging from $159-636 and rooms $500 or $200 per person. A deposit is due by March 31st to reserve rooms.