Internationally, Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, is getting his wish to serve in Iraq. The Ministry of Defense ended speculation that had been swirling for about a week by announcing the 22-year-old prince will be sent to Iraq with his Blues and Royals regiment in May or June. Harry, a second lieutenant, will assume a troop commander's role. And teh brits are going to pull out 1600 troops in the coming months. So I guess Harry is gettin in before the Brits' end is near.
In national newz, we are gearing up for the Oscars. It should be intereseting who will win what. I predict that Best Pircture will go to Babel; Best Actress--Helen Mirren--Queen; Best Supporting Actress-Jennifer Hudson "Dreamgirls"; Best Actor--Forrest Whitaker- "Last King of Scotland"- Best Supporting Actor (Wow this a tuffy). I think it might be an upset. Eddie Murphy may not win. They may give it to Mark Wahlberg for the Departed. Dreamgirls will win Best Song I'm sutre (Three songs are in this category). It should be an intersted night fo sho'
The Anna Nicole Smith trial on where to bury the late bombshell is turning OJ-like--morbidness meets reality I say.
Britney Spears is now looking like Sinead OConnor.
In Regional newz:
The University of Illinois' controversial American Indian mascot (PICTURED ABOVE) was set to perform his last dance this week and men who have previously portrayed Chief Illiniwek said they want the tradition to live on in some form.The mascot, whose fate was decided by school officials last week, took center stage at Assembly Hall for one last performance during the men's basketball game between Illinois and Michigan last night.
Removing the chief frees the university of NCAA sanctions after the organization deemed Illiniwek -- portrayed by buckskin-clad students who dance at home football and basketball games and other athletic events -- an offensive use of American Indian imagery and barred the school from hosting postseason athletic events. I say bravo on this. Its like when black people were portrayed on products with Sambo and Pickaninny images. Its time for America to rid themselves of all ethnic images that degrade.
On a local tip, its like East Caost-West Coast all up in teh STL this week as the East-West Gateway's board of directors voted 12-10 in favor of the Martin Luther King Bridge coupler plan during a meeting Wednesday. In early June 2006, Illinois officials and lawmakers released an alternative plan to Missouri's proposed $910 million new tollway bridge across the Mississippi River. Illinois does not support the tollway idea and proposed a $450 million coupler bridge to be constructed parallel to the four-lane Martin Luther King Bridge. The proposed parallel bridge would carry four lanes of traffic only westbound, while road crews renovated the MLK Bridge to carry all eastbound traffic.Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich had markedly different reactions to the council's vote. While Blunt called the vote "disappointing," Blagojevich said he "applauded" it.
Belleville sworn in its first African American police chief. This week Bill Clay (PICTURED ABOVE) was sworn in. His appointment as the police chief comes 12 years after the federal government ordered the city to hire African-Americans as part of the settlement of a hiring discrimination lawsuit. Clay was the first black officer hired by the department. He then became the first Afri can-American to reach the rank of sergeant, lieutenant and captain before Mayor Mark Eckert tapped him in 2005 to become assistant chief.
"I'm not appointing Bill Clay to create history," he said. "In my eyes, Bill Clay is a professional. And I would have to agree if the city of Belleville, 10 or 12 years ago, if we weren't looking at people based on ability, then we were wrong." CAN YOU SAY SPIN CONTROL?
And now on to my travels....
Last Friday, I checked out Stress Free Fridays' weekly Happy Hour get togteher at the Jazz Loft. The weather cleared up a bit from the snow and cold and I decided to check it out this week. They had a nice crowd even with half of the clubbers up in Las Vages for the All Star Bullet (I mean) basketball Weekend festivities (Stress Free co-creator Mario Wayne wa sone of them). On the 1s and 2s was Eric Michael Robeson (boy he has big hands!) playin the latest R&B tunes. In the house was Freeman Bosley Jr (who shook my hand like a preacher LOL) and Better Family Life's James Clark hobnobbing with the happy hour people.I also saw Rose Man up in therre sellin his flowers and candies and such , so I know I was in the palce to be .
But the highlights were STL cover band Honey Vox (PICTURED ABOVE) who turned it out. They remind me of a modern day Rose Royce. A female singer backed by ith a tight band. They had the crowd dancin all night on the dance floor . They sang covers of songs like Family Affair by Mary J, Chrsitian Aguilera's Aint No Other Man and even a funked up version of Tainted Love's 80s gem, "Tainted Love" (the crowd was not really feelin that tune though). After their set, house dj DJ Soundz took over on the 1s and 2s. Message thearpist Kamren was doin the messages for the ladies (and onlookers who just looked on)
As the night progressed, the crowd was comin through as the snow started to come down and Stress Free co-creator Mark Anthony Jones(THE OTHER HIGHLIGHT) was gettin liberal with the devil's juice(HE'S PICTURED ABOVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A GOOD FRIEND BEFORE THE JUICE. LOL) . He was havin his own party near the bar with three of his former students he taught . It was definitely a sight to see (I didnt know you could Walk it Out like that. LOL. Thanks for the beer BTW).
Around 1ish, the snow started to REALLY come down hard which was my cue for my exit cause the condituons were already cautious, so I said my nicities to all I knew up in therre and I bounced. Oh it was cool reuniting back with you Marvin Glenn, we'll talk. Oh I promised upcoming socialite Senora Robinson (PICTURED ABOVE TO THE LEFT, TO THE LEFT IS MS. SENORA WITH FRIEND DANIELLE TAYLOR AT STRESS FREE) , that I would put her pic on my site.
On Sunday, I checked out local director's production "Stormy Monday" (CAST SHOT PICTURED ABOVE) at the Lee Auditiorium at the Missouri History Museum. The play told the story of two African American men who migrate from the South to St. Louis in hopes of obtaining employment with the newly opened Chrysler Plant in Fenton, Missouri. Their arrival in St. Louis interacts with two separate but related forces: the tumultuous Goodman household in which they take residence and the tornado of 1959.
The play had its moments. I really liked the dynamics of the characters. It reminded me of Raisin in the Sun meets Jitney. I coudl tell that this was a work in progress (and quite timely these days with the Fenton plant now in crisis today!) and the writing could be a little tighter, but Carr definitely has something going with this masterpiece in the making..........................
On Wednesday, I had my meeting with SYGU at Copia about my particpation in the guest promotion part of their network event, Fashionably Late this Saturday at Copia (located at 1122 Washington in downtiwn STL) I got therre a little fashionably late, but when I got therre they were mostly talking the security aspect of the event with Frontline services security guy Brian Stemmons (what was up with that leaf comment? LOL) .SYGU went over what my group will be doing. Pretty much, I will have three male models from my upcoming fashion show, Maatology Models, who will pass out fliers to the aldies (and any admirers thereof) about the fashion show.
Also joining the meeting was Hot 104.1 Morning Show personality Wendi Brown (who was looking like a "Betty beatnik" from the 60s for real, totally the antithesis of her STLwood image LOL). She is going to do the shot outs of my group to the crowd. SYGU hope to pull in 400 people so that is definitely good pub for my show. As I was leaving, I ran into STL business couple, Jacque and Leata Land of the Platinum Group having drinks with a friend of theirs. I talked to them briefly about my reason of being therre and vamped out cause it was time for me to get to the Water Geyser to start my new hours, 1900-0100 hours.
STL-TIDBITZ. According to panachereprt.com, in Las Vegas on All-Star Sunday, rap star Nelly was in attendance at Club Mynxx (a strip club) and he threw $1000 into the air (when the song “Make It Rain” came on) and the women started fighting trying to get at the money, the club was immediately evacuated and a guy shot three men outside in the parking lot. Killing one of them. Uh, can someone say 2Pac circa 1997? ....former NFLer and business owner Demetrius Johnson has a new talk show on Sundays on WHHL-FM (104. 1 FM). I think it comes on around 10a.am to noon cause I was just turning the dial after the Freeman Bosley Junior show, which leaves the air at 10 in the morn on 100.3. The Beat and heard Johnson and crew going off about the ST. Louis School board fiasco and naming names of the enemies. A pissed off "soccer" mother even called in about a particular b-ball coach cussin out his players and buying devils' juice during travel out of town games. Now that is just too much playin. This show is mos def OFF THE CHARTS. Check it out when you get a chance................................. Former KSDK anchor Karen Foss was named to new Ameren position, veep for public relations at AmerenUE, its Missouri-based utility company. When she was asked why she took the job she bascially was saying that she was helping them on how to disseminate their press releases. Well, in my opinion, its seems as though Ameren hired her to get her expertise on how to "spin" tre truth. They have went through the wire, like Kanye over the past year with all the storms knocking out people's power and then raising the electric bills. So, its pretty evident whats going on herre................................I heard on Kmox-AM this week NYC journalist Jake Halpern talking about his new book "Famous Junkies" about the circus around instant fame. Whats interesting was he said that he became a groupie of sorts to various rap circles to get an idea of the frenzy evolving around isntant fame. And one of them was StL rapper j-Kwon.
MA'AT-IDBITZ. I had my rounds of script reveiw meetings with the actors for my stageplay, Monologues and Penisillin coming up in MArch (SEE EVENTZ BELOW) at my J.O.B. at the Water Geyser. I worked with my cast which currently includes Carlos McCalurin, Archie Coleman, Mister Daryl, Osita O. and Tamita Williford ( I have also brought on board L.A. Williams who is fresh off his role as Don in Me Don and the Psychiatrist at JPEK's Launch Party atteh 555 Building). Local actor/model Jaron Hicks is also on board. I will keep you posted on the progress..................................I had to fire a couple of out of town models who got amnesia all of a sudden when it came to our agreement of travel/lodging arrangements. Now all of a sudden it was"talk to my agent" and before, they contacted me themselves without indictaion of an agent. . And they say they are professional? Hello. Last I checked, you supposed to let your agent contact the client, not the talent itslef. But I digress................................ ,I also beagn my media blitz for my stageplay sending it out to various mediums (YOU CAN SEE THE ARTWORK AT OUT 156 ) and evites.
I will debut some of my models in "Testoscouture" at SYGU's event Fashionable Late this Saturday. I just hope thr weather holds up. I heard its supposed to rain--hard!.
I got an email from the owners of Drunken Fish this week. They wrote:
To all of our guests that patronage the drunken fish and Xes:
The Riverfront Times 2007 restaurant poll is out...
Please take the time and vote for us in:
Best Sushi (Drunken Fish)
Best Martini (Drunken Fish)
Best Happy Hour (Drunken Fish)
Best Lounge/Club (Xes)
It has been an amazing year for the drunken fish in 2006 and we thank you for your support...
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/poll/restpoll07
SO VOTE OR DIE. LOL
Stress Free Fridays will take place Friday, February 16 at 5pm The Loft Jazz Club (www.theloftstl.com)> 3112 Olive--just east of Compton, Mid-Town St. Louis> St. Louis, Missouri 63103> 314-225-2505
Eye Candy, Miss Feb. contest , Sat. feb. 4 at The Loft doors at 8 p.m. registration 11 p.m. For more info, call 314/226-5777
SYGU Group presents Fashionably Late, Saturday Feb 24 at Copia, 1122 washnbgton Ave from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Ladies free before 11 p.m., Cover charge $5. For more info go to
http://www.sygugroup.com/mainmenu.html
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From Sharee Galvin’s CORNER:
MONDAYS: LOOKING OF THE AFTERWORK EARLY RUSH- MARTINI MONDAY'S @ THE LOFT FREE HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM 3$ MARTINI SPECIALSHOSTED BY GARTH ADAMS & CRAIG BLAC W/ DJ CHARLIE CHAN FREE BEFORE 7PM, 5$ BEFORE 8PMBIG TAH'S
TUESDAYS: The ULTIMATE 2$ TUESDAY AT DREAMS-HOSTED BY STACISTATIC FREE TIL MIDNIGHT ANDTWITZID TUESDAY'S AT THE SOFT TOUCH HOSTED BY BIG JAY
WEDNESDAYS: "HUMP DAY-GOT LYRICS?" LYRICS ON THE LOU WILL NOW BE AT THE LOFT.
FRIDAYS— CHECK OUT 5$ FRIDAYS HOSTED BY POTZEE AND THE UC MEFAMILY@ DREAMS...WHERE THE STARS PLAY DRINK SPECIALS ALLNIGHT LONG...SPONSORED BY 'JC' COGNAC…
SATURDAYS- .Big Jay Presents Dreams Do Come True by teresa, 2007 V-Day Extravaganza, networking/social party, hosted by BET comeidian Lil Rock, Sat. Feb. 10 at Ceadrs, 939 Lebanon, 7 p.m., $50, $100 VIP, $150 Couples.
For any info on these events email Sharee at sgalvin26@yahoo.com
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The Black Rep’s Popular “I Stand Alone” Solo Performance Series Returns. The Black Rep’s new, I STAND ALONE solo theatre series returns on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m., February 12 – March 26, 2007at The Black Rep Monsanto Center for Performing Arts Education, 1717 Olive Street, 4th Floor. The series will feature solo performances of original work with a 15 minute intermission. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission is $10 or $5 for Black Rep subscribers.February 12 and 19IF AN ORCHID SIZZLE featuring Linda Kennedy. Based on the life and times of Josephine Baker and her more than 50 years as witness to triumphs and turmoil. WHERE: The Black Rep Monsanto Center for Performing Arts Education, 1717 Olive Street, 4th FloorTICKETS: $10 and $5 for Black Rep Subscribers, for info please call (314) 534-3810....................
THE BLACK REP presents CROSSIN' OVER February 14 - March 11Conceived and Directed by Ron Himes Without darkness, there can be no light. The burdens of struggle lead to the expression of faith. And the evolution of gospel music runs in lockstep with difficult times. Witness a spiritual journey that chronicles the history of Africans in America through song, and traces the connection between your contemporary house of worship back to the times of capture. Performance Schedule:Thursdays, 7:00pmFridays, 8:00pmSaturdays, 3:00pm and 8:00pmSundays, 3:00pm*All performances at The Grandel Theatre (3610 Grandel Square, 63103)Click here for ticket information
Second Slavery: The Art of Keith Westbrook, February 23-March 24 opening reception Fri. Feb. 23, 6-8pm at Left Bank Books, 399 Euclid, St. Louis, MO. For info. 314.367.6731
Vanita Appleum entertainment presents award winning poet/actor Saul Willimas Friday, February 23, 2007. at the Missouri History Musuem, Admission $10.Tickets on sale right now at the History Museum.Tickets on sale now at the Missouri History Museum, or by calling (314) 361-9017, 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. MacDermott Grand Hall $10 per person; $7 for MHS members
If you're in Los Angeles, DON'T MISS THE PREMIERE OF "SWEET EVALINA" >> written & produced by: Kyona Levine. Directed by: Apaulo Malloy, February 2nd, 2007 – February 25th, 2007, at the Inglewood Playhouse, 714 Warren Lane, Inglewood CA . EVERY WEEKEND IN FEBRUARY 2007. Fridays 8:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 p.m. Sundays 3:00> > p.m.TICKETS ARE $15.00. RESERVE ONLINE:
www.plays411.com/evalina For more information about the show and cast visit online: www.myspace.com/sweetevalina...................YOURS TRULY presents the stageplay, Monologues and Penisillin, March 16-18 at the Missuori History Museum. Email me at maatspear@yahoo.com for more info.
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND 2ND SHOW ADDED!! KETC/CHANNEL 9 presents JOHNNY MATHIS SUNDAY, MARCH 25 • 7:00p.m. Saturday, March 24 • 8:00p.m. - On sale now! Previously announced LIVE at the Fox Theatre! $65, $60, $55 & $45 Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office, MetroTix outlets or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com Johnny Mathis celebrates over 50 years as a recording artist and performer in a concert that will take your breath away. Join us for a spectacular evening with this living legend as he brings back golden memories with "Misty,” “Chances Are," and other greatest hits.
Metro Theater Company will continue its 2007 Family Performance Series with Kerfafels, adapted by Colleen Neuman, March 3 – 18, at the Theatre at the West County Family YMCA in Chesterfield, and the Theater at Concordia in St. Louis. Public Performances:Sat/Sun, March 3 & 4, 2007 at the Theatre at the West County Family YMCASaturday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.Sunday at 3:30 p.m.Sat/Sun, March 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 2007 at the Theater at Concordia SeminarySaturdays at 11:00 a.m.Sundays at 1:30 and 3:30 pm.Student Matinees: Thurs & Fri, March 1 & 2, 2007 at the Theatre at the West County Family YMCA. Wed, Thurs, Fri, March 7-9, 2007 at the Theater at Concordia Seminary. All at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for students/seniors; $7 for groups of 10 or more and are available by calling 314-997-6777, or visit
www.metrotheatercompany.org.AUDITION-BITZ. YOURS TRULY will have my last audition call for male models for Testoscouture, Sat. March 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Emrson Library at Webster University. Email me at maatspear@yahoo.com for details.
J.O.B.-ITZ. Loan Officers Needed No Experience Necessary! Will Train! Nations Funding Source, STL Recruitment and Business opportunity Where: Kingsbury Real Estate, 415 Debaliviere @ Waterman Suite 271 (Inside Pulaski Bank 2nd floor Time: 7:00pm every Tuesday Come fill out application ask for Kellie NFS agent or Juan Lewis, Broker/ Agent
SUBMISSION-BITZ. YOURS TRULY is seeking potentail advertisers for my stageplay Monologues and my fashion show. Email me at maatspear@yahoo.com for more info....................
The MaTiff Dancers are going to New York's Legendary Apollo Theater!!!!!!This is a wonderful opportunity that has been offered to the MaTiff Dancers. Many of who have never traveled, performed on a national stage, or even been on airplane!!! MaTiff Dancers were chosen out of 180 acts that auditioned for the show. The taping of Showtime at the Apollo will take place March 2-5, 2007.All donations made payable to the West End Community Conference c/o MaTiff Dance Program. Feel free to contact them directly regarding additional information at (314) 249 1194 or email at matiffdance@gmail.com
ONGOING-BITZ.
For all of your fashion and fashion show needs, go to PRONTO at www.prontofashion.com
Gravity presents Natty Lounge for Ragga Wednesdays, 9 p.m.-2.a.m, located at 1620 delmar. $5 door, ladies free til 11p.m., for more info, call 314-479-3376
Check out blog http://www.sistersnineties.blogspot.com/for local literary group Sister’s Nineties Afrocentricliterary activities for the family and youngsters
Check out Lachrisa Crenshaw’s spa products at http://www.warmspirit.org/esuite/home/chriscspirit,or call her at (314)401-0710 or go tomailto:tolachrisa_crenshaw@sbcglobal.net.
Check out Kameren Holbert who gives free profressional messages atStress Free Fridays at various venues in the ST. Louis area. For an appt. or when he is scheduled to do messages at the next Stress Free Fridays, call 314/477-3427 or email him atmailto:atmrholbert@yahoo.com
For body painting, makeup, face painting wigs and other special effects, contact Jessica Dana at http://www.jessicadana.com/ or go towww.myspace.com/jessicadada13
For all of your STL club event plans, AD SPACE and pics,go to http://www.stlouis-online.com/.
For your catering needs, check out Collective Cateringcollectivecatering@yahoo.com located at4958 Cote Brilliante, their digits are 314-575-3333)
KDHX Radio’s Chuck Lavazzi has a hot new podcast calledSTAGE LEFT which he talks about CD reviews, news and interviewsfrom the world of stage, screen, cabaret and related places.Go to it directly at http://tinyurl.com/zrqd7
Check out STLdee-jay Enoch online with his own radio playlist.The Flow: Music Lounge. Peep it out at http://www.flowink.com/player-popup.htm or go to his myspace page www.myspace/enochisreal.
Show Me Entertainment presents Industry Nights, a networking partyfor artists, entertainers, models, actors,painters, dancers, entertainment lawyers, managers, etc. everyWednesday night at the Lindbergh Bistro located inside the AirportPlaza inn at I-70 and Lindbergh. 18 Y.O. to enter. 21 Y.O. and upto Drink. Admission FREE. For more info, contact Terrence Smith at314/713-3793, or tsmith@showme1.com or http://www.showme1.com/
For all your STL hip-hop info needs, go to http://www.stlhiphop.com/!
STL videographer Dana Christian has a hot website where people can send their professional music videos films to get exposed. Itis http://www.spitflix.com/.
Well, that be it, folks. If ya got anything for me to pub, hit me up e-mail style at maatspear@yahoo.com. Until the next time, see ya outside!
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