Celebrate the Obamas' first year in the White House

Get inspired by the Obamas' first year in the White House with this exclusive combination of rare images of the First Family and stirring remarks by the President and First Lady. NEW! from the editors of ESSENCE.

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Christmas In New York

Platinum R&B artist gives you another reason to get in the holiday spirit. As a special offer to ESSENCE, Kedar Entertainment Group is giving away a FREE download of an Christmas song by Joe entitled "Christmas In New York"from his new album Home is the Essence of Christmas available exclusively on iTunes. Get your free download here

See Joe in NYC at the First Annual Holiday Live event at the Apple Store in SoHo, December 8th at 7pm. Space is very limited.

AVEENO: A WINTER MUST HAVE

The winter months present a unique set of skin care challenges - dryness, discomfort, flaking, roughness, and itchiness. Combat these symptoms with AVEENO® Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion's patented triple oat formula with shea butter extract that goes to work immediately and moisturizes for 24 hours.

The winter months present a unique set of skin care challenges - dryness, discomfort, flaking, roughness, and itchiness. Combat these symptoms with AVEENO® Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion's patented triple oat formula with shea butter extract that goes to work immediately and moisturizes for 24 hours.

Promotion starts November 13, 2009 and ends December 11, 2009. The first 500 requests will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. While supplies last. Send proof-of-purchase receipts to Century Direct 30-00 47th Avenue, 3rd floor, Long Island City, NY 11101.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular®

November 13 - December 30 Radio City Music Hall in New York City
Bring Everyone You Love!

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular® is a glittering present full of fun and surprises for the whole family.

Save $10 to select non-peak shows thru Nov. 25.
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Shop Walgreens and Receive a Special Gift

Pick up the November issue of ESSENCE to get great tips to help you look and feel radiant this fall with these featured products in our annual Radiant You at Walgreens special section. Enjoy valuable money saving coupons and find out more about these fabulous beauty and health products such as Just for Me™ Hair Milk Strengthening Mist, L'Oréal Paris® Féria® Haircolor, Sally Hansen® Nail Art Pens, Senokot® Tablets and Slimquick®.

Bonus Gift with Purchase Offer! An ESSENCE branded beauty travel case

Purchase one of the products featured and receive this free ESSENCE branded beauty travel case, while supplies last.*

*To receive your free ESSENCE branded travel beauty case, send your original Walgreens receipt dated October 16, 2009 through November 13, 2009, showing one of the products featured in the Radiant You at Walgreens special section (November 2009 issue of ESSENCE) to: ESSENCE & Walgreens; c/o Tyme Direct; 30-00 47th Avenue, 3rd Floor; Long Island City, NY 11101. You must include your name and home address. Offer good while supplies last.

RACE a New Play on Broadway! From Pulitzer Prize winner DAVID MAMET comes RACE his most explosive four-letter word yet.

JAMES SPADER, DAVID ALAN GRIER, KERRY WASHINGTON, and RICHARD THOMAS star in this incendiary story about the perceptions and realities that color our world - and the subtle shades between being a victim and being victimized.

Special Offer for ESSENCE readers! Save 35% on tickets for a limited time!
$79.50 Orchestra/Front Mezzanine Seats (Regularly $121.50)
$59.50 Mezzanine Seats

Visit Broadwayoffers.com, call 212-947-8844 or mention this offer at the Barrymore Theatre box office, 243 West 47th.

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Offer expires 12/23/09

* Offer is subject to availability and prior sale and valid for select locations. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and may be revoked at any time. Blackout dates may apply. Limit 8 tickets per order, no refunds or exchanges, Telephone and internet orders subject to standard service fees. All prices include a $1.50 facilities fee. Offer valid through 12/23/09.

Greater Than AIDS
Join the movement to help end AIDS. Get tested before the next National HIV Testing Day - June 27th, 2010.

For more information, visit http://www.greaterthan.org/.

Be the FIRST to rock your official ESSENCE Music Festival® merchandise and arrive in New Orleans in Festival style.

Buy Now and let everyone know you'll be partying with the stars at the Ultimate Party Weekend - the 15th Anniversary of ESSENCE Music Festival.

Find the hottest, exclusive apparel from t-shirts to tank tops, to accessories from fitted caps to flip flops only at shop.essence.com.

The Obamas Portrait of America's New First Family
Own a piece of history! ESSENCE presents a beautiful collector's edition book on America's new first family. The extraordinary triumph of the Obama family is captured in this keepsake that will be treasured for many generations to come.

Includes rare, behind-the-scenes images of the triumphant campaign, candid, exclusive photos of the Obama family, inspiring words and reflections from your favorite writers and firsthand accounts by everyday Americans like you who made history with their vote on November 4, 2008.

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ESSENCE releases The Black Woman's Guide to Healthy Living - our first interactive manual designed to help readers care for their bodies, minds and spirits.

Covering major health issues like diabetes and heart disease and tackling everyday concerns such as weight loss and work-life balance and developed in conjunction with top experts, this book will help African-American women get healthier now and includes everything you need to empower your body and mind for life.

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ESSENCE Music Festival, Volume One: Songs From Our Triumphant
Return To New Orleans

This must-have CD features hits by artists like Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, Common, and Frankie Beverly & Maze. This exclusive compilation brilliantly captures the sound of the Festival.

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