That’s right, thanks in part to Verizon Wireless, The St. Louis American is suiting up for our biggest contest EVER! The prize package includes a vacation getaway for two to New Orleans with the opportunity to enjoy one of the best ESSENCE FestivalTM lineups EVER. Yes, you are reading this correctly… I said FREE ESSENCE FestivalTM tickets, AND airline tickets AND 3-nights accommodations for the winner and a guest. Don’t tell my bosses, but it makes me quietly wish I didn’t work here so I could enter to win my doggone self! And this has to be one of the best years we could have done so, because they are not playing as far as the talent for 2013. Maxwell, Brandy, Bilal, Jill Scott, Rachelle Ferrell, Chrisette Michelle, LL Cool J, Janelle Monae, New Edition…and the list goes on, and on, and on…and y’all know who it ends with, right? Yes, of course you do….B-E-Y-O-N-C-E. We will be working out the details, so check next week’s Partyline for the 4-1-1. I’m telling you it is going to be glorious – and you don’t want to miss out!