Sweety 3 Lovely: January 2010

President Barack Obama will address the nation tonite, Wednesday in his first State of the Union Address that will be televised throughout the carried stations and streamed over the Internet.

We will continue to pray for the Haitians as they rebuild their country. If you want to help go to WWW.YELE.ORG for more information.

THE BIG NEWZ STORY this week was the internationally televised HOPE FOR HAITI telethon that has raised so far $61 million after the tremendous earthquake and its survivors. The celebrity telethon has so far raised $61 million for Haiti relief efforts. Charity donations for Haiti have reached $470 million, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The two-hour telethon was hosted by George Clooney and Wyclef Jean, and included performances by Mr. Jean, Madonna, Jay-Z, Bono, Sting, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, and Coldplay and Chitown native Jennifer Hudson (PICTURED) who performed a powerful and emotional version of the Beatles tune, “Let it Be.” The event, which was broadcast on all major TV networks and some cable channels, brought in an average of 24 million viewers for the entire event and 83 million viewers who tuned in at some point during the telethon. Haiti earthquake survivors also listened to the telethon via a Haitian radio station based in Port-au-Prince.
To see her performance got to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSaRhKX-ywo

Donors can call 877-99-HAITI, text "GIVE" to 50555, or mail Hope For Haiti Now Fund, Entertainment Industry Foundation, 1201 West 5th Street, Suite T-700, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

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In unrelated J-Hud newz., she was elected by First Lady Michelle Obama to perform at the White House for A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement." for Black History Month. She will perform along with Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, John Legend, Seal, the Blind Boys of Alabama and more. Morgan Freeman and Queen Latifah will both be emcees for the night. The event will also feature readings from celebrated speeches and authors that have made an impact during the civil rights movement.

The concert will be held on February 10 then air on CBS on February 11.

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Last Saturday, the TV show “Mad Men” added another statue to its mantle as the show won Best Ensemble in a Drama at this year’s Screen Actor'sGuild. The show recently won Best Drama at the Golden Globes.
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Former St. Louis Cardinals Rick Ankiel was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs this week. Ankiel will play center field. Ankiel agreed to a free agent contract last week after a topsy turvy career that began with the Cards in 2006 and a head injury in May that sidelined him the rest of the 2008-2009 season.

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Speaking of sports, there has been continuing rumors that Philadelphia Eagles’ Michael Vick may get traded to the St. Louis Rams next season to trade the injured quarterback Marc Bulger . This rumor has been in the air since his leaving prison in early 2009.

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St. Louis native comedian/activist Dick Gregory announced Monday at Union Temple Baptist Church in D.C. that he was embarking on a 30 day fast to raise more awareness to the devastation and victims in Haiti and discuss some of the challenges ahead. Gregory started his fast on Monday in honor of the victims of the Haitian earthquake . He said that for the first seven days of the fast, he will go without anything to eat or drink including any type of food, liquids or water. He will also be confined to the church for the first 7 days. For the remaining days of the 30 day fast said he will not have any solid foods just liquids. Gregory will be monitored by Dr. Vincent Roux former Associate Dean of Howard University College of Medicine everyday for the first seven days at Union Temple. The doctor will test Gregory’s urine and blood samples and report on his overall condition daily.

Wow, this is definitely as noble effort, but is it us or is Gregory’s effort a bit self absorbed? Haiti is already in the minds of people on what needs to be done. Now its about helping them which is what millions are doing. A few years back when the late East St. Louis resident dancer/choreographer Katherine Dunham led a fast for the Haitians when they were being embargoed from refuge in this country, that made sense for awareness to be made cuz no one was thinking about the Haitians struggles. Feel us?

ST. Louis native model/fashion mogul Kimora Lee and her “husband” actor/model Djumon Hounsou (aka “Djimora”)are on the February cover of Ebony Magazine posed with their newborn Kenzo. In the cover story Kimora sets the record straight about her marriage. The two sealed their relationship during a “commitment ceremony” in front of Lee’s daughters, Ming and Aoki Lee, while in Benin, Africa, last year said they are married. She also said that her ex, rap/fashion mogul Russell Simmons is still active in her life raising their daughters. In related newz, Lee will return on the Style Network with a special "Kimora's Home Movies: Baby Kenzo's Birth" which will air February 14 and a 3rd season of “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.”

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Literary legend Sonia Sanchez will be performing at UMSL—ST. Louis with “An Evening with Sonia Sanchez.” The event will take place this Friday starting at 7 p.m. at the Lee Auditorium.Opening for Sanchez is her long time Black arts Movement friends poets East St. Louis’ Dr. Eugene B. Redmond and STL native Shirley LeFlore. Artwork will be provided by Billy Williams and music by Trio Tres Bien. This evening also connects the national Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and '70s with local contributors while commemorating the 42nd anniversary of University of Missouri--St. Louis black student leadership. Sanchez will also hold a book signing of her latest book, Shake Loose My Skin, following her program. Tickets are $8 gen; $for UMSL staff and students .To purchase tickets, call (314) 361-9017.

STL rap superstar/mogul Nelly and Buffalo Bill's Terrell "T.O." Owens are co-hosting a Celebrity All STar Game party Feb. 12 as the "Welcome to Dallas" Opening Party. It will take place at The All New Aloft Hotel Downtown Dallas.

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Three STL politicians are saying NO to the revoking. First was St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay who reportedly sent a letter to the Gaming Commission who was concerned about the many hundreds of jobs lost if the casino closed and millions in lost tax revenue. The other two are Sen. Robin Wright-Jones and Rep. Tishaura Jones who are proposing legislation that would prohibit the state from closing a casino on purely economic grounds.

Hmm, sounds like we got a Vote For or Against the Moat issue going on. Hmm, we think it should be closed if its not making any money or move it out of the area from the deep portion on the Riverfront which causes the casino to flood when heavy rains hit. And let’s face it Lumiere Place makes President Casino (the former Admiral) look like toy boat. And besides, Pinnacle owns both, so it will be a win for them cuz Lumiere makes up the difference of monies lost from the Prez.
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Speaking of takeover, Lindenwood University could buy the Family Arena from St. Charles County. The County Board are discussing various other possibilities including Lindenwood buying or leasing the facility, a partnership or the school just running it for the county.The Board is thinking of such matters cuz of the financial losses the County has taken since the Arena opened in 1998 and the possibilities of using the arena for its ever growing school's sports programs.

Hmm, can we say the Lindenwood Arena?

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Laptop artist Owl City's sold out show at The Pageant this week was psotponed due to an illness in his band. As of blog time, no further info on when the show will be rescheduled.

KURT WARNER

DICK VERMIEL

BOB COSTAS

Former St. Louis Rams quarterback and current Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner will be .here on April 22 for his “A Night with Champions,” at the Pageant. Warner will be joined by former rams coach Dick Vermeil and STL native and Emmy Award winning broadcaster Bob Costas on the stage Its a fundraiser for Warner’s First Things First Foundation.

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Karma Nightclub got the celebs still comin trhough the STL.

Last Saturday, R&B singer Mya came through the club to host. She was gracious to the crowd and played songs from her new mixtape CD, " Beauty & the Streets Vol. 1" We hear that she was very bubbly and took pics with her fans (especially the guys) and even forgot she was a celeb as she walked through the club and walking upstairs to the dee-jay booth. Cuz of her impulses, security and photo media had a hard time following her. We hear ome photographer even got Mya gettin her grub on in VIP!

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This Friday, actor/dancer Columbus Short of "Stomp the Yard" fame will be at the club this Friday for Friday Night Fixx (SEE MOCHA's CORNER BELOW)

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Actress Meagan Good will host Friday Night Fixx on Feb. 5

STL boxer will fight Juan Urango on March 6 . HBO will televise.
Alexander (19-0, 12 KO) won the vacant WBC strap against Junior Witter in August, and that same month. Urango (22-2-1, 17 KO) won his IBF title against Herman Ngoudjo in January 2009.

Bisexual reality star Tila Tequila will host The Pink Party Feb 13 at Home Nightclub.

R&B legend Eddie Levert will sign his book, "I Got Your Back" with co-author and STL native TV producer/author Lyah LeFlore (Shirley LeFlore's daughter)at the THE JAZZ SPOT on the corner of 4th and Washington. DOORS OPEN 10PM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE Patti Labelle/OJays Concert at the Fox Theatre Feb 12.

STL photographer Carlston Edwards (LEFT) posed with 2005 American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and Carlston’s niece at the Missouri Adoption Exchange fundraiser held at Busch Stadium recently. Hicks also was in town to perform in the musical “Grease” at the Fox Theatre.

The STL filmed movie, “Streetballers” will opens theatrically in Dallas on Friday, February 12th at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas, Texas. The Streetballers Team joined forces with the Dallas All Sports Association to host the VIP Celebrity/NBA Charity screening/fundraiser to kick-off NBA All-Star Weekend. The event will include a cocktail reception, screening, and a major post-screening after-party. Following Dallas, Streetballers will be expanding to Miami, Washington DC, and NYC in the months to follow.

Two St. Louis native comedians will be hosting sets in the STL stage. Comedian G-Thang will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Feb. 13, and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza.
Tickets are $20, available at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com and Darius Bradford will debut "Waaaaaay Too Funny Wednesday's" at Studio Blu (formerly 2 STL Brothers) starting tonite. The venue is located at 8909 Natural Bridge Rd & I-170 (next to Quick trip) and will feature national comedians,and he is continuing his pay what you want theme ( $10.00 asking price).

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R&B singer Tearri Mari was in St. Louis last weekend and was on Staci Static's radio show on Hot 104.1. to raise monies for Haiti at Diverity Gallery on Delmar. Proceeds went to The Carmen Foundation, Wyclef Jean's sister's foudnation.

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KSDK anchor and documentarian Art Holliday will have a benefit to raise funds for the completion of his documentary of the late STL rock and roll pioneer and pianist Johnnie Johnson with the film, of Johnnie Be Good The Movie” written and directed by Holliday. The benefit will take place Feb 11 at Pujols 5 Grill, 342 Westport Plaza . It will start at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m and will feature music by Feat The Diverse Trio . Please R.S.V.P. to Amber Gruenloh at 314-454-1728 or events@pelopidas.com

and reserve your tickets today: Individual $125 / Couple $250

STL singer/producer Bradd Young will headline The White Ice Event , Feb 27 at the Ambassador. Also on teh bill is STl rappers Ludy and KB. A Couture Fashion Show also will taek place featuring the Sexy Ice Angles.
$20 GEN ADM$35 VIP Advanced$50 VIP @ the door
Get your tickets now! http://tiny.cc/N4Q0z

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SYNERGY is organizing Clayton Restaurant Week presented by Enterprise Bank & Trust- 17 restaurants will be offering 3-course prix-fixe meals for $25 from January 25-31. Guests will also have the opportunity to add a $5 Extra Credit to support Kidsmart, a local charity that provides school supplies to St. Louis students. For restaurant menus and more details, please visit www.claytonrestaurantweek.com.

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The nominations for Liquid Assets 2nd Annual Notice Me Awards were announced last week and STL promoter Mocha Latte and STL model Shanell Howard led the nomnations with three. Latte was nominated for Host of the Year, Miss Facebook and Female Hustler of the Year. Howard was nominated for Hardest Working Model, Runway Diva and Model of the Year. The other nominees got two nominations including The Evening Whirl, MPAC, Exo Nightclub, the late fashion designer Shawn EYEKON Williams, and the event promoters Liquid Assets to name a few (YOURS TRULY WAS NOMINATED--SEE MAAT BITZ BELOW). Nominees were selected by chosen journalsist and socialites who were sent an e-ballot of choice cateogories.

The awards will be presented Feb. 21 at Lure Nightclub.

To vote for the nominees go to www.liquidassets-events.com

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Two former poet partners are doing their thang on the solo tip.

Soul U’s Xplicit has been on an awards tour since December going to various cities across the country performing his poetry. Some of those cities include Dallas, Orlando and regionally including Peoria. His latest trip was in Miami for the event Culture Clash at the Literary Café..

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Emcee/poet Corey Black will be featured at this month’s Shop Poetry Series: The Black Out Edition, Jan 31 at the Ambassador-Klub Klymaxx. Also, Black had one of his songs, "Victory Lap” on a national recognized music site, Rock the Dub. You can check out the single at http://www.rockthedub.com/2010/01/corey-black-victory-lap.html

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Silky Sol will perform at "A LOVE SHOW THAT CHRISTIANS CAN ENJOY" ! DINNER & LIVE MUSIC for - 2 SHOWS FEB. 12 & 13 AT JMRJ RESTAURANT 2800 OLIVE (next to the HERITAGE HOUSE) INFO CALL 314-531-4111 or www.jjmc.yolasite.com

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STl native actor/singer Duane Thomas will perform spirituals titled “The Spiritual Victorious” at Normandy United Methodist Chruch (800 Natural bridge) on Feb 28 starting at 3:30 p.m. Thomas--who wa slast seen in the Muny's Othello" last season-- will take the crowd on journeys and celebrate the works of composers such as, Hall Johnson, Moses Hogan, Uzee Brown and many more. He also returns to his Broadway roots and shares songs indicative of the African American experience. "The Spiritual Victorious" is a theatrical presentation that incorporates narration, audience participation and true accounts from Duane's extraordinary performance career. Featured on this concert will be the Normandy High School Orchestra and Chorale. Mr. Foster will be accompanied by Deborah Antoine.

Admission-10$

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Female fighter/model Ashley Salazar will be traveling to Penn laird, Virginia for her first out of state fight Jan 30 at Spotswood High School . The event will be live streamed over the Internet. For more info go to http://www.rie-mma.com/

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The Discovery Channel recently featured gangs in St. Louis on its series "Gangland - Boys Of Destruction!" Watch it here http://stlhiphop.ning.com/profiles/blogs/gangland-boys-of-destruction

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Speaking of documentaries, co-manager of Say When Bar and socialite Calvin Nelson is one of the featured in the film, "A Black Man's Worth! Conqueror and Head of Household" It will be screend at Tivoli Theatre Feb. 4 (SEE EVENT BITZ BELOW)

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C.D.W.'s very own first lady of gospel Cherie Whitt, will be shooting the video for her brand new debut single: "I'm In Love", from the upcoming CD: "Beautiful-Tribulation To Jubilation". Come and be an extra in the video, or just stop by to give your support. This is going to be an exciting event! Join the C.D.W. Family in celebrating this momentous occasion. The video shoot will take place
Feb. 5 thru Feb. 7,at St. Louis Harvest Church
located on 3202 Pulaski Street.

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Fastlane Music Group and J-Howe Promotions presents up and coming Artist Rello live in concert at T Billy Buffets in Overalnd Plaza Feb. 18.

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Model Tany B will host her b-day at Liquid Assets' RED HOT THURSDAYS JANUARY 31ST . ITS THE OFFICIAL I COPY WRIITEN PARTY WITH YOURS TRULY "TANY B"GIFTS ARE WELCOMED..TO CONTACT TANY B PERSONALITY TEXT 678.510.9520

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EARLY AQUARIANS DAZE: STL rapper Hakeem tha Dream (PICTURED), DERRTY ENT manager Jane Higgins, playwright Marty K Casey (PICTURED), actor/producer Craig Thomas,St. Louis American Graphic Artist Melvin Moore, Soul Stylz/model Sarah Bryant and socialites Gina Wynn and Michelle Robinson.

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OUTTOWN would be remiss for not acknowledging STL photograopher Carlton Carter, 57 who was one of three people who were murdered in the ABB workplace shootings recently. He had worked at ABB for a quarter century before he was gunned down in the parking lot .

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YOURS TRULY, Ma'at Atkins was nominated in the Mr. Facebook cateogory in Liquid Assets' Notice Me Awards. If you want to vote for him, go to http://liquidassets-events.com/notice/awards.htm

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From a request from a fan of ours, we heRRE at OUTTOWN decided to add a FAn PAGE to Facebook for those who want extra tibitz and exclusives. To join, First, JOIN FACEBOOK. LOL then, go to http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?folder=[fb]messages&page=1&tid=1257353112930#/pages/OUTTOWN/296086789504?ref=search&sid=513902725.3666682295..1

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This Sunday, the annual Grammy Awards will be televised on CBS. The following below are OUTTOWN's chocies of who will win in the respective categories:

RECORD: “Poker Face” Lady Gaga

SONG: “Pretty Wings” Maxwell

ALBUM: “The E.N.D.” Black Eye Peas

BEST NEW ARTIST: Zac Brown Band

POP VOCAL FEMALE: “Halo” Beyonce

POP VOCAL MALE: “All About the Love Again” Stevie Wonder

POP VOCAL GROUP: “I Gotta Feeling” Black Eye Peas

POP VOCAL ALBUM: “Funhouse” Pink

BEST DANCE RECORD: “Poker Face” Lady Gaga

BEST DANCE ALBUM: “The Fame” Lady Gaga

R&B SONG “Single Ladies” Beyonce

R&B FEMALE VOCAL: “Single Ladies" Beyonce

R&B MALE VOCAL: “Pretty Wings” Maxwell

R&B GROUP VOCAL: “Blame it” Jamie Foxx and T Pain

R&B ALBUM “ Blacksummer's Dream” Maxwell

Traditional R&B “At Last” Beyonce

CONTEMPORARY R&B ALBUM “I Am Sasha Fierce” Beyonce

URBAN ALTERNATIVE: "Pearls" India.Arie & Dobet

RAP SOLO: "Best I Ever Had" Drake

RAP GROUP: "Crack a Bottle" Eminem, Dr Dre, 50 Cent

RAP ALBUM "Relapse"Eminem

RAP/SUNG—"Run This Town"Jay Z, Rihanna, Kanye West

RAP SONG—"Run this Town" Jay Z

Taylor Swift will sweep country categories COUNTRY SONG (White Horse) Female Vocal (White Horse) and Album (Fearless)

BEST SHORT FORM VIDEO: "Boom Boom Pow" Black Eye Peas

TOTAL COUNT

Beyonce, 5

Lady Gaga, 3

Black Eye Peas, 3

Taylor Swift, 3

Maxwell, 3
Eminem, 2

Jay Z, 2
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IN THE M.I.A. FILE. Where is music promoter Vanita "Applebum" Thompson?

BLIND PICZ. Who was this sista who was gettin her party on in VIP at Liquid Assets' Flirt Fridays last weekend at Lure Nightclub.

BLIND BITZ. Which venue had a national artist to perform there, but the first nite, the venue was closed? (Hint. The venue is downtown St. Louis and whose name defines what the acts featured do when they are there.)

NO CELEB SITE this week.

PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS. Which Promoters/socialites got it in this week? Promoter Mocha Latte, poet Corey Black and event host Ill Will (tie)

WHAT THESE PROMOCIALITES GOT IN COMMON IS THEY WERE NOMINATED FOR NOTICE ME AWARDS THIS WEEK.

Mocha Latte. This repeated selectee was the most nominated STLian for Liquid Assets Notcie Me Awards with three nods (SEE ILLMO BITZ ABOVE). She also is continuing her hsting durties at Karma Nightclub on Friday and Saturdays, This Friday, the Evening Whirl columnist, will host the upcoming appearance of actor/dancer Columbus Short at the venue's Friday Night Fixx ( SEE MOCHA's CORNER BELOW).

Ill Will Fitz. This event host and Liquid Assets promoter is doing his thing on the hosting circuit. He was nominated for Event Hots of the Year at this year's Notice Me Awards. He does his weekly host duties at Liquid Assets' Red Hott Thursdays and Flirt Fridays at Lure Nightclub. This Friday he will host "Support Haiti" at Nymba’s Bar and Grill.
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Corey Black. Second week at this section, Black was nominated for Rookie of the year Promoter at this year's Notice Me Awards. This week he will be featured at this month’s Shop Poetry Series: The Black Out Edition, Jan 31 at the Ambassador-Klub Klymaxx (SEE ILLMO and EVENT BITZ) . Also, Black had one of his songs, ”Victory Lap” on a national recognized music site, Rock the Dub. (SEE ILLIMO BITZ)

WORDZ TO THE WHYZ???????????????????????????????????????????????

Why has Pants on the Ground become the new novelty song? Why did Artie Lange try to kill himself? Why did Gary Coleman beat up his wife (weren’t they separated)? Why didn’t the media ever make known the race of the shooter in the ABB shootings earlier this month? Why is Djimora have a spiritual ceremony instead of a wedding? Why wasn’t Susan Boyle nominated for a Britt Award? Why are Bragolina trying to deny they are not separating? Why did singer Lyfe get into a Facebook fight with his baby mamma? Why did Pink mock Beyonce on stage and calling her a "stupid girl? " Why was Karma taken off Liquid Assets Notice Me Awards' nominees for Venue of the Year and repalced with The City? Why was their an NBC talk show war between Jay Leno and Conan in the first place? And why did NBA baller Greg Ogen's girlfriend send pics of Oden frontal nude shots over the Internet?

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B Free & Stress Free Happy Hour
Meet us for Happy Hour at El Borracho on Friday, Jan. 29th!
5-10pm

Join Stress Free Fridays this Friday, January 29, 2010 as we team up with B Free Paparazzi and visits El Borracho, located at 2001 Locust in Downtown St. Louis...Haiti Fundraiser:$2 to spin the wheel and proceeds go to Haiti.OR$5 El Borracho gift cards and proceeds go to Haiti.$3 Sangrias$4 Margaritas, featuring "The Blue B Free Margarita"ALL FOOD is priced between $2 and $6...Be prepared to network, socialize and party all while helping the citizen's of Haiti...do not miss out on all of the fun...remember, we start promptly at 5pm, so bring your business cards and tell a friend...
$2 to spin the wheel and procceds go to Haiti
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$5 El Borracho gift cards and procceds go to Haiti

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SWAN & THE FURY! @ THE DELMAR LOUNGE-FRIDAY, JAN. 29 at 8 p.m. located at 6235 Delmar Blvd.

314-725-6565

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Suport Haiti Jan 29 at 6 :30 p.m. at Nymba’s Bar and Grill, 10466 W Florissant. Hosted by Ill Will come out for a good cause.We are raising money for ( HAITI ) it will be $10 at the door all money gos to the cause.I will be some people from Hatiti ther selling Haiti shirts and flags.We are not asking you to stay if you can stop by donate or buy a shirt or flag.Also it will be live performances from STL artists and more. Please come out and support our people in Haiti.

The BODY STL AWARDS and 1yr Anniversary Party! Jan 29 at 8 p.m. at Body Light Christian Club, 1624 Delmar 3rd Floor . Well this night will be geared to give a big thank you to everyone who has ever stepped through our doors. Picture the Grammys conducted in complete holiness and a ton of swagg and you will have a vision of whats in store for you on. Live performances by Thisl, Nethra Denise, Chozyn, JR, Forever, Titus, RIO, and the Phenomenal New hip hop artist Preferred to be called anointed.... DIVINE TRUTH. VIP Rental is available for this eventtickets are $7 in advance & $10 at the door (available @ the body every fri & satcontact Boxx @ (314)609-0037 or Fox @ (314)566-3134 for more info

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UMBRELLA GROUP STILETTOS & BLAZERS BASH, Jan 29 at Binions, 5917 Delmar.
LADIES & GENTS, "THE UMBRELLA GROUP IS DOING IT AGAIN"!!!! THE FIRST BIG PARTY OF 2010...THE STILETTOS & BLAZERS BASH @ BINIONS 5917 DELMAR, JANUARY 29TH... DOORS OPEN @ 9PM UNTIL... LADIES ROCK THOSE SEXXY STILETTOS & FELLAS PULL OUT YOUR BEST BLAZERS!!!! HORS D'OEUVRES WILL BE SERVED... YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE... FOR INFO CALL 314-565-2015 OR 314-221-6187.
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Mardi Gras, Inc presents: The VIP Wine Taste Event with leading wine expert & restaurateur Brian Duncan Friday, January 29 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Reniassance Grand Ballroom Suites (directly across the hall from the Grand Ballroom)
This is your opportunity to get up close and personal with Brian from 5:30pm - 6:30pm on Friday, January 29th. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. Your $50 ticket gets you into the VIP Tasting and entitles you to then join the 2010 Wine Taste. Brian will also autograph bottles for those who purchase them at the event.

The January Eye Candy Party(JAN 29) is the 4th Anniversary, Calendar Release Party and there will be special appearance by guest judge Natalie Nunn (PICTURED) of the Bad Girls Club. All the previous Eye Candy Models since 2006 are also invited. The first 200 paying people will receive a FREE calendar. Natalie Nunn of the Bad Girls Club will help crown the first Eye Candy Model of 2010! Ladies FREE til 11 and drink $3 Cosmos til 12! ( please remember to drink responsibly). 314.226.5777 or log onto www.stleyecandy.com.

R&B singer Sammie will be performing in concert at the Venue on MLK and Skinker Jan. 29. It will be hosted by reality show star P.S. from, "Real Chance of Love 2." The event is put on by club security group MUSCLE 4 HIRE & STREET VISION ENT. Tickets CAN BE PURCHASED AT TOP SHELF CLOSET 1521 NORTH 13TH ST. 314-436-9276 OR BY CALLING BIG L (314)337-1276 ALLEN JACKSON (314)536-3426 TONYA JACKSON (314)484-0498

SOUTHERN RAPPER BUN-B MR TRILL HIMSELF WILL BE AT PLUSH LIVE!!!!! FRIDAY JANUARY 29 for HUSTLER'S HOLIDAY presented by TOP SHELF AND MPR ENT.

National comedian/actor Don Dc Curry will perform LIVE at the ST LOuis House of Comedy Jan 29-31. For ticket sand showtimes go to http://www.stlhouseofcomedy.com/

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The Organization for Black Struggle and its youth component, the Youth Council for Positive Development, will celebrate a historic milestone. They will have a 30th Anniversary Celebration on January 30,. The dinner program will be held at The Sheldon in St. Louis.

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RUFF RYDERS MAKING A WEEKEND EVENT OF SOCIALIZING,FUN, AND FESTIVITIES. MEET N GREET , AFTER-SETS, AND AFTER-PARTY FROM THE ANNUALINFAMOUS BLACK NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Jan 30
HOST HOTEL: SHERATON(400 14th STREET)ST. LOUIS, MO
RATE $79.00DERRTY RIDERS OFFICIAL BLACK NEW YEARS AFTERPARTY @ CLUB PARADISE!!10:00pmCLUB PARADISE ON THE E. SIDE 812 Martin Luther King DriveTHIS IS THE ONLY OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY POWERED BY THE MISSOURI/ILLINOIS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION....812 MLK DIRVE WILL BE LEANING TIL 6A.M. HOSTED BY THE INFAMOUS DERRTY RIDERS M.C.

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MOCHA's CORNER

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FRIDAY JANUARY 29TH JOIN US @ KARMA NIGHTCLUBFOR ANOTHER SPECIAL EDITION OF THE FRIDAY NIGHT FIXXSTARRING THE ACTOR COLUMBUS SHORTYOU HAVE SEEN HIM IN MOVIES LIKE STOMP THE YARD, THIS CHRISTMAS, CADILLAC RECORDS, ARMORED & QUARNTINENOW COME KICK IT WITH HIM AT KARMA THIS FRIDAYEVERYBODY FREE TILL 11PMDRESSCODE STRICTLY ENFORCED MATURE 21+ CROWDFOR MORE INFORMATION, VIP TABLES OR TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY CALL 3146251069
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Mocha will host Sutra Saturdays at Karma

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MOCHA’s CORNER FOR MOCHA’s TALENT SPOTLIGHT GO TOhttp://maatspear.blogspot.com/2009/04/out-594-stl-tidbitz-and-more.html

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If you Are female and at least 25 and have the time(max.6hrs amonth) and the extra love to spare please call us asap! 314-877-2016. Or please send me your name, address, email and cellnumber to my inbox. Thanks in advance...

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IF YOU WANT TO DONATE CLOTHES TO HAITI , HOLLA AT MOCHA!

Check out Mocha Latte’s weekly column COFFEE TALK every week in theEvening Whirl .

For more info on these items, contact Miss Latteat 314.646.9917 or sgalvin26@yahoo.com

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AD's SPOT

Wed Jan 27 10 07:30 PM Rythym & Words @ Meshon's Bar & Grill - Poetry open mic, Special Guest Poet Salaam., 410 N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis MO.
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* Thu Jan 28 10 08:00 PM Cigar Inn - Open Mic Night @ the Inn, 119 West Main St. Belleville Il, Featuring Treasure Williams & Pacia Anderson along with others.
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* Fri Jan 29 10 08:00 PM Legacy Books & Cafe - Legacy Open Mic,5249 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO.
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Sun Jan 31 10 07:00 PM, SWA-U @ Bar Italia, 13 Maryland Plaza St. Louis, MO 63108
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Listen to http://www.theradiovibe.com/24/7 Spoken Word & Neo Soul with tons of exclusive content. .You can also join TheRadioVibe Facebook Group to keep up with what's happening

with the station.

MORE INFO:

http://www.rychusswurd.com/

http://www.facebook.com/rychuss

http://www.sonicbids.com/rychuss

http://music.blackplanet.com/rychussPOT

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BLACK REP BITZ

The Black Rep presents.....ROMEO & JULIET by William ShakespeareDirected by Chris Anthony THRU February 14, 2010The summer of love gives way to a summer of hate as two families fightto rule the streets. Inspired by social movements and popular musicof the late '60's, The Black Rep's dynamic production of Romeoand Juliet follows the Montagues and Capulets in their tragic dancewith honor and destiny. And in the middle of it all, the world'smost famous couple reminds us that love is the real revolution.For more information contact: 314-534-3810.

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Yesterdays: An Evening with Billie Holiday, Reenie Upchurch,featuring Vanessa Rubin as Billie HolidayFebruary 24 - March 14, 2010May 1959. A New York club is the stage for a stunning night ofmusic - the last performance of the soulful, incomparable BillieHoliday. Now critically acclaimed jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubinportrays the legend in a nighMicrosoftBillie's unforgettable classics including "My Man", "StrangeFruit", and "God Bless the Child".

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Five Guys Named Moe, Musical by Clarke Peters, featuring LouisJordan's Greatest HitsMarch 24 - April 25, 2010Nomax, whose girlfriend has left him and who is without money,finds Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Little Moeemerging from his 1930s-style radio to comfort him. They sing thehit songs of songwriter and saxophonist Louis Jordan, whose newslant on jazz paved the way for rock and roll in the 1950s.

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Art by Yasmina RezaMay 5 - May 23, 2010Art concerns the cataclysmic effect on three friends,Serge, Marc,and Yvan, when Serge purchases and expensive work of abstract art-a large painting consisting of white lines on a white canvas. Asthe three men engage in an ongoing debate over the value of thepainting, emotions run high and the conflict escalates to the pointof nearly destroying a long-standing friendship.

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The Me Nobody Knows, Music by Gary William Friedman, Lyrics by Will HoltJune 2 - July 2, 2010A compelling musical based on the anthologized writings of more than200 inner city youth collected by school teacher Stephen M.Joseph. At odds with a squalid setting and a cynical,materialistic view of the world, themes of hope and renewalemerged.For more information on any of these upcoming events contact The BlackRep Box Office at (314) 534-3807.

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DJ Enoch on the 1s and 2s and THE IMMORTAL SoulERA performing LIVE
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EasT St. Louis native /author Ray Coleman will have a book release party for his new book, “The Obama Phenomenon” Sun. Jan, 31 at 4 p.m. at East St. Louis City Hall Rotunda. 618.973.0500 or http://www.theobamaphenomenon.net/

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The Color Purple, Feb. 2-7, The Fox Theatre. Call (314) 534-1111.

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Join Jusayit Greeting Cards for a Premier Wine Tasting EventThursday February 4th

6:30pm ~ 10:00pmMister G’s

4517 N. Illinois

Fairview Heights, Il. $5 cover includes: chocolate covered strawberries, 5 wine tastings of your choice, and a free wine glass while supplies last.The First Edition Valentine’s Day cards will be available for purchase(Cards available for men & women)For more info contact Tawanda Story @ 618.509.2482 or jusayit@gmail.com

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Free Film Premiere "A Black Man's Worth! Conqueror and Head of Household"
Thursday, February 4, 2010
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tivoli Theatre 6350 Delmar St. Louis, MO 63130
This thought-provoking and heart-felt film journeys into the minds and souls of Black males who are forced to cope with the disheartening and negative consequences of growing up in fatherless households.It explores the psychological, personal, social and economic effects of this harsh reality and inspires Black males to conqueror it through self-reflection, personal accountability, spiritual growth and education. This inspiring film offers some practical insight about what it means to be a.....Conqueror and Head of Household. FREE.

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ALIVE'S BUZZ LIST LAUNCH PARTY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5

LUCAS PARK GRILLE
1234 Washington Ave)

Mingle with St. Louis’ most buzzworthy movers and shakers at the launch party of ALIVE’s February “Buzz List” issue, which celebrates the most influential people, places and organizations in town. Enjoy drinks from Samuel Adams, 360 Vodka and Mirassou Winery while partying with the city’s most talked-about individuals at one of the hottest venues on Washington Avenue. Doors open at 9pm.
TICKETS: $10 in advance / $15 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets

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Speak Up, Speak Out ...Black History Poetry Program
Saturday, February 6,
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Natural Bridge Branch Library
7606 Natural Bridge Rd.
The program will consist of a poetry workshop and competition for young adults ages 12-18. You and everyone you know are encouraged to join us as we educate, motivate, and inspire our youth via the written and spoken words of poetry. This is also known as "Poet-Ucation".

SALT N PEPA

DOUGIE FRESH

WHODINI

BIG DADDY KANE

Fresh Fest with old school hip hoppers Salt N Pepa, Biz Markie,Doug E. Fresh, Whodini and Big Daddy Kane Feb. 6 at the Chaifetz Arena

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Hollywood Volume II: Prom…Maranda Holly Spoon’s Bday Celebration
Saturday, February 6

9:00pm

Thaxton Speakeasy
1009 Olive (Downtown)
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DATE COME OUT ANYWAY YOU MIGHT MEET YOUR DATE AT PROM!Advance tickets on sale NOW!!!!! Call 314.226.5777 or email hollywoodprom2010@gmail.com

DRESS: Prom Attire

Early Arrival Suggested.And remember, grown people

put on clothes when the occasion calls for it!

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HIP HOP YA DONT STOP! PT6

Official R.B.G. Hip Hop Jam

Saturday, February 6

at 11:55pm
The Delmar Lounge
6235 Delmar Blvd
This 1st Saturday of this Black History Month will be a fist-pumpin, foward-movin, boom-bap-tastic edition of your favorite True School monthly, "HIP HOP YA DONT STOP!" Sat, Feb 6, Ghetto Blastic and The Soulition invite you to The Delmar Lounge to celebrate our month of remembrance to the sounds of the illest progressive, afro-centric and socially conscious Hip Hop mixed by Nappy DJ Needles!

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So Serious Sundays @ 6O9 - Super Bowl Edition, Feb. 7
So Serious Entertainment / 24 Scientist presents So Serious Sundays at 6O9 Lounge, East Gate Ave - Super Bowl XLIV Edition!!$3 for ladies/$5 for fellas! >>> You know we appreciate your support so bring 3 friends and YOU get in FREE!**Barbers & Beauticians are FREE (with proof-i.e.business card) **Super Bowl XLIV is not too far away. So let us be one of the first to inform you of where you NEED TO BE!!

Grammy Award winning performers Kenny Rogers (Feb. 11) and BB. King (Feb. 18)

STL RAPPER KING LOUIE WILL BE PERFORMING LIVE AT T BILLYS. in OVERLAND PLAZA FEB 18 AFTER 9 P>M>and WILL BE SHOOTING his VIDEO FOR THE NEW SINGLE "PUT IT UP"......AND ALSO WILL BE PHOTO SHOOT FOR THE DVD/MAGAZINE HOLLYHOOD .........AND HE WANTS FANS TO BE SURE YOU SAY KING LOUIE AT THE DOOR*********

Patti LaBelle and the O'JaysFebruary 12, 8:00pm at Fox Theatre

Dennis DeYoung will perform music from his former band Styx at theFamily Arena in St. Charles on Feb. 12.

Rick Springfield who will now headline this year Boogie Ball, taking place Feb. 12 at the Amerisar Casino.Advanced tickets can be purchased online at http://www.liverfoundation.org/ or http://www.tickets.com/

Boyz II Men at Lumiere Theatre Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. and 8 :30 p.m. 877.459.7711

RICKEY SMILEY

KEM

JOE

LOVE AND LAUGHTER TOUR w/KEM, RICKEY SMILEY, JOESunday, February 14Time:7:30pm

CHAIFETZ ARENA

GIVE YOUR LOVE ONE A EVENT ON VALENTINES DAY!THE LOVE AND LAUGHTER TOURWITH KEM, RICKEY SMILEY, and JOE live in concert.TICKETS AT METROTIX
Jazz artist Freddy Cole will perform at Jazz at Bistro 3536 Washington Blvd Feb 17 - Feb 20 Tickets Information go to http://jazzstl.org/freddy-cole

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Country stars George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Lee Ann Womack will perform there Feb 18. at Scott Trade Center. Tickets are currently on sale at various outlets.

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Liquid Assets presents The 2nd annual Notice Me Awards , Sunday, February 21st
Lure Nightclub, 1204 Washington Ave.

Event Information:
· Red Carpet
· Reception (complimentary drinks & hors d'oeuvres)
· Meet 'n' Greet
· Live performances
· Fashion Show
· Appreciation Celebration & Awards Ceremony

PRE-SALE TICKETS

General Admission $15.00
VIP $25.00

Tickets available at:I Am! , Top Shelf or Online Buy Tickets Now (+ $2.50 surcharge)

For Information Call 314.337.7571

Comedian Ralphie May will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 26, at the Roberts Orpheum Theater
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Afriky Lolo West African Dance Company Hosts its
7th Annual African Dance Celebration with Featured Performance
of “Sundiata – The King of Mali”
FEB 26 and 267 at Washington U Mallinkrodt Center
of Afriky Lolo dance company
P.O. Box 8756
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(314) 644-1639
www.Afrikylolo.com

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Mesmerizing, dazzling and exhilarating are adjectives audiences continuously use to characterize the Bosman Twins. Florida A&M musicscholars and masters of several woodwind instruments, the Emmy Award winning duo are true ambassadors of music. Whether performing as aduo or accompanying jazz greats, their renditions of jazz, R&B,funk and gospel have gained them international notoriety.Friday, February 26, and:Saturday, February 27, at the:Jazz at The BistroTwo Shows each night @ 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.Tickets: $20 - Jazz St. Louis available through MetroTixOR http://www.bosmantwins.com/

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REP TIES AWARD GALA 2010Come celebrate as we honor Ms. Debra Denham & Mr. J. Kim Tucci with the Gloria Waters White Award.Saturday, February 27 @ The Living World - St. Louis Zoo.6 P.M. - Exclusive V.I.P. Reception with Vanessa Rubin, Debra Denham & J. Kim Tucci.7 P.M. -Cocktails, food & music.Jazz set by Vanessa RubinTHEN Gloria Waters White Award PresentationTickets: $150/personPatron Couple: $1,000Suggested Attire: Festive!

The 2010 Traffic Music Awards (TMAs) March 7. hosted by WHHL perosonality, "Traffica" TonyJ Time:Sunday, March 7, at 5:00pm at the Ambassador

Phone:3143376468

Email: countdoocula@hotmail.com http://314hits.com/tmas

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At The Old Rock House in Soulard will be Grammy Award winners Paula Cole (March 4 )and legendary blues artist John Lee Hooker ( March 19).

ARNEZ J

EARTHQUAKE

SHERYL UNDERWOOD

JAY LAMONT

National comics Arnez J., Earthquake, Sheryl Underwood, and Jay Lamont are coming to the STL with “Superstars of Comedy’ March 12,at the Chaifetz Arena.

JAY Z

YOUNG JEEZY

TREY SONGZ

SAINT LOUIS JAY-Z BLUEPRINT 3 TOUR COMES TO THE SCOTTRADE CENTER FRIDAY MARCH 19TH, 2010 7PM with special guests Young Jeezy and Trey Songz.

The 5th Annual Kevin Kline Award Ceremony will be held on Monday, March 22 at 7pm at the Loretto-Hilton Theater. For ticket info go to http://www.kevinklineawards.org/

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