Thursday, January 18, 2007

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Hello blogfans, this is Ma'atology here one mo' time for ya in the the third week of the new year (And when is it no longer to say new I wonder )

Well, the big story herre in ST. Louis on a local, national and even international tip is the Miracle on Missouri when boys Ben Ownby and Shawn Hornbeck was found in a Kirkwood apartment last Friday.


I was watching the tube something on FOX and saw teh breaking news newsfash and anchor Mandy Murphey looked as though she saw a ghost when she could barely get word sout that Ben Ownby (who was missing for four days) was found and Shawn Hornbeck (BOTH PICTURED ABOVE) was also found (who was missing for four years) and was found in the same apartment in Kirkwood (Alvin Reid's town BTW, LOL) owned by Michael Devlin (PICTURED ABOVE IN ORANGE) ! Whoa Nelly! That was too much playing (AND YOU KNOW THIS IS GOING TO BE THe NO. 1 NEWS EVENT OF 2007)




Well yawl already know the details but my thing is, if it wasnt for a tip by Ownby's Union High classmate, Mike Hults who was in a school bus and saw Ownby get led off in a white truck detail by deatail, I dont think they would have been found as quickly. A saresult, media have created some rock stars now. Ownby (who has a Colgate smile) and Horbeck';s story have been featured on Oprah and the Today shwo and Hults receievd a grand from Z-107.7 (via the MJ Morning Show) before he went to school this week.



And as of this writing, Devlin, who is being held on 3 mill bond, pleaded not guilty on one count of kidnappingin Franklin County. (Yeah. okay) He is also being tried for another count in Washinton County as well.



This is going to be a movie yawl know that right. In the meantime, because of teh rock star coverage, Ownby and Hornbeck cant leave out their houses or go to school because of the dangers of getting stalked by the papparazzi. now whats teh irony in that? They were kidnapped and trapped in a house and now they are free and still cant go outside!


Meanwhile, as this Owncy-Hornbeack saga wa sgoing on, the STL was dealing with another round of ice. LAst weekend, the storm left tens of thousands of electric customers without power. According to Ameren, "power remained out to more than 84,000 customers, with more than 71,000 of them in the St. Louis area."




Hundreds of people hunkered down in emergency shelters last week and thousands more made do in darkened homes as about 163,000 Missouri utility customers, mainly in the southwest part of the state, remained without power after a weekend winter storm.

Frigid temperatures in the single digits forecast for Tuesday night were expected to keep emergency shelters full in churches, fire stations and community centers across the afflicted region. The State Emergency Management Agency said 85 shelters were open throughout the state, serving an estimated population of more than 3,600 people.

OLD MAN WINTER IS REALLY SHOWING HER WHO IS THE BOSS! But my thing is, it would be a trip if Ameren is still talking about raising the price of electricty after all this fiasco. But then again....



In other newz: Looks like Schnucks groceries are lowering prices becasue of Wal-mart getting most of thebiz when it comes to prices (and their non-union, so go figure_). SO thenext timeyou go in Schnucks, the prices wont be typos....Run Obama Run! Thats seems like whats about to happen. Looks like Illinois Sen. Braka Obama may be running for Prez. He is getting is exploratory committee together next month. But he is still denying he aint runnin. Come on Obama, who do you think youre foolin?...And what was the deal with movie chains being skurred to show the flick, Stomp the Yard? Saying that the film may breed violence and its not a color thing (Doesn't this sound familiar, like Boyz N the Hood familiar?) I guess the controversy caused the flick to go. No. 1 last weekend with 22 million reaped at the Box Office. Now stomp that!




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And Now on to my travels.


Because of the heavy ice storm that was hitting the west of the STL, many venues and event holders postponed their respective events to later dates (eg. The Anthony David concert at Gravity due to the weather and flight problems and the Grand Openong of Finale/Eye Candy Pageant at Society due to the weather, what was told, but there were two events I attended that stuck it out were painter/artist Kevin McCoy’s Unwrapped 2 art opening at Vaughan Cultural Center (VCC)and Sharee Galvin/Robert Kirk’s Pre-Martin Luther King celebration at 609 on Delmar.

On Saturday, I had more auditions for my fashion show and stageplay (
PICS CAN BE SEEN on OUT 141)

I checked out Kevin McCoy’s art exhibit at the VCC in Grand Center (PICTURED ABOVE WITH ONE OF HIS PIECES)> I met McCoy at the IAM Boutique grand opening party last month and he and his business partner and taken my pic at the event (CHECK OUT--OUT 129). I got there about 6ish and saw that the party was going on pretty smoothly. I tell ya, McCoy is extremely talented. He focuses on hip-hop culture through this paintings and photographs that were displayed at the center. I also didn’t realize that his older brother his local comedian Don Clair who was therre along with their parents in support of Kevin (who is very humble).

They had Kevin and his fiance (who is main supporter) Danielle Fields speak to the crowd thanking err body for attending the event. Touching moments came when older brother Don gave Kevin a medal of courage and when Kevin’s mother in law gave a moving speech about her son in law and she hugged both of them. The center’s director Kim Love gave a spiel about the center and Kevin donated one of his paintings to the center.

After that, we all schmoozed eating light appetizers catered by Michael’s catering and free Red Bull and vodka. I spotted a potential model by the name of Pierre, who I hope auditions fop my show. On the 1s and 2s was DJ Nappy Needles. Some of the local VIPs up in there were Treanna, Jamie Spencer, SYGU, and Black Spade.

FOR MORE PICS OF THIS EVENT GO TO OUT 140


On Sunday, I checked out Mocha Latte (PICTURED ABOVE WITH BLACK PEARL’S ROLAND PAGE AND DUKE GROUP’s TONY DUKES) and Robert Kirk’s Pre-Martin Luther King B-Day celebration. I had two beers (8 percent proof) before I got there to get nice and comfy. I got there about 9ish and mostly chilled with Mocha who was at the door collecting 5 bones for those who wanted to enter. I walked around a bit and saw the crowd was sparse (but it was still early). Maybe it was cause the rainy conditions, but I’ve seen when people went to an event in zero degree weather for the sake of partying, so….

Anyway, things started to pick up around 11ish and her business partners Calvin and Big Tah were therre to help her with the door. In the meantime, one guy from the event planning group Black Pearl 9with interesting piercings on his face) was buying Mocha shots of Patron like it was water (Thatw as too much playin.) But I mostly was therre to network for my masculine show project and met members of Black Pearl and Tony Dukes who owns a construction company about erecting my stage. Now my question was, now I now I was a bit buzzed, but didn’t Robert Kirk swearing rubberband ponytails?

I left out after midnite cause I was scheduled to work the late shift at the Water Geyser (which caused more drama) In the house were Frintline Security's Brian Stemmons, SYGU and Neiman Marcus’ Eugene Tsimerman and Jakada (who was entering and I was going out the door)


PICS OF THIS EVENT CAN BE SEEN ON OUT 141.


But the fun happened when I got to work. Now mind you, it was rainy. So when I got to the job, I drove my car up the driveway I proceeded to make a backwards turn to have my car face the fence area. Well, as I was doing this, I got stuck in some mud. Well, I did the back and forth thing and cause my car doesn’t have four wheel drive, my car‘s two front wheels sank into the mud clinching the wheels like a dog to a bone. I know my transmission was getting a whipping cause I was putting the pedal to the floor trying to get out of there to avoid calling a two truck, but I did and was out 75 bones for the 24 hour service I used. Damn, it was just a pulling of the car but I guess they treated it as though it was an actual tow to a destination. I didn’t trip and paid the company.

On MLK ‘s day, I rested all day and went to work that evening.

On Tuesday, I volunteered to be one of the stage managers for my buddy actor/director Joel King with his Launch Party event for his theatre company JPEK Productions. The vent will take place Sunday. Jan 28 (SEE EVENTZ BELOW FOR MORE INFO). They actors had practice at the Carpenter Branch Library on Delmar, but due to some “artistic differences” with the library, the rehearsals at local actress/singer Ms. NV’s house on Lafayette (I cant wait for the housewarming. LOL) Anyway, it seems as though the show is going to be like a greatest hits of JPEK Productions as me and Jeron Hicks help stage manage this Launch Party/Actor Expo event. I will keep you posted on this in the weeks to come.

BLIND ITEMZ. Which STL establishment postponed an special major event cause reportedly the club wasn’t ready to have the event therre due to not being ready to open?


WORDZ TO THE WHYS—the Golden Globe Awards. Why was the camera all on closeups with Beyonce after Jennifer Hudson and Eddie Murphy won for their Dreamgirls roles? Why did Justin Timberlake imitate Prince’s height at the mike when he accepted Prince’s award on his behalf when he was late due to traffic? Why was actor Jeremy Irons’ looked deshevelled in his slavemaster suit? Why were the celebrities constantly kissing Jack Nicholson’s ass all night? Why was Tom Hanks constantly talking about Warren Beatty’s balls? Why did actress Renee Zellwiger turn up her nose when she didn’t win? Why did Jamie Foxx try to get Dreamgirls director Bill Condon to get on stage with the producer of the film when it won Best Picture—Musical or Comedy? Why did Vanessa Williams show up late to get up on stage with her cast of Ugly Betty when they won Best Comedy?



STL-TIDBITZ. Did anyone see STL-based singer Whitney Cook on American Idol on Wednesday show? (If so, is she going to Hollywood?)….Sympathies go out to Stress Free Fridays co-creator Mark Anthony Jones who lost a member of his family. Congrats to Author Traci Foster for being one of the 20 authors who will be featured in the Literary Extravaganza at knowing Books on Jan. 20 (SEE EVENTZ BELOW FOR MORE INFO).


MA’AT-IDBITZ. I will be meeting with newly hired Vashon coach Anthony Bonner and Vaughan Cultural Center director Kim Love about being in my upcoming late fashion show and staging my play Monologues and Penisillin respectively this week….Much love to Kevin Bryan, Kamren Holbert and Vanita Applebum for helping me out on this fashion show project.




Freeman Bosley Junior Show's Nicci Roach sent me this e-mail last week about the Anthony David Concert



ATTENTION!!!! Due to Anthony David's flight into St. Louis being cancelled the anticipated Meet 'n Greet (Saturday, January 13th, 2007-) and concert (Sunday, January 14, 2007) has been postponed until February. New Dates: Meet 'n Greet February 10, 2007 Concert February 11, 2007. See you then!


Oh, the meet and greet is private, the concert is public (held at Gravity, 1620 Delmar)Fo rmor eingo, contact art.music.culture.com@gmail.com



I also got an email from a dear friend, Cafe Soul's Nichol Stevenson who is seeking employment.





Dear Friends & Family


I've been searching for pt, ft, or contractual employment now for several months. I've been laid off from work and this has been a very difficult process and time for me. I've been applying everywhere and I've been told that I'm over qualified or the potential employers are not following up with for an interview. I really need your help.


I have a GED, a bachelors degree and a masters degree (I'm almost done with my second masters degree) I'm requesting any assistance you can provide or your constituents. If you know of anyone you can refer me to please forward my resume and let me know. It's greatly appreciated and anything you can do would be great..


Thanks in advance, Nichol Stevenson deeprooted2@yahoo.com


If any of yawl can help her out, email her.










Herre are the numbers for outtown.blogspot.com this week (The number in parenthesis is last week's numbers)

Total
449 (338)


Average Per Day
9 (12)


Average Visit Length
1:45 (3:17)


Last Hour
1 (2)


Today
5 (5)


This Week
61 (82)


PAGE VIEWS


Total
1,032 (894)


Average Per Day
20 (25)


Average Per Visit
2.3 (2.1)


Last Hour
1 (2)


Today
6 (8)


This Week
140 (176)



EVENT-IDBITZ.

FIRST FRIDAYS BOOK RELEASE PARTY *HOSTED BY THE ST. LOUIS CHAPTER NUMBER ONE STUNNAS* THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007 6 - 9 PM at the St. Lunatics’ Mack’s Sports Bar & Grill 6827 Howdershell Road Hazelwood, MO 314.551.9977 *Free appetizers and complimentary mixed drink of choice with purchase of book at Mack’s. BOOK SIGNING SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2007 2 - 4PM Border’s Books & Cafe 1519 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 314.918.8189 Read the first chapter, view the Reader’s Guide, and visit the author online at: www.cherlynmichaels.com....................................

Davis Associates CPAs presnets the 4th Annual Church Accounting and Tax Seminar, Sat.Jan. 20 9 a.m. (registration 8:45 a). Breakfast and lunch provided. The Heights, 80001 Dale Ave., Richmng Heights. Fee: $119 per person. For more info call 314-653-0008 or go to
bweaver@DavisAssociatesCPA.com....................................


The Eye Candy Grand Finale has been postponed until: Friday January 19th @ Society (formerlly Toxic) If you missed any Eye Candy Party in 2006, you don't want to miss the Eye Candy Grand Finale! It is still the anchor of the Grand Opening weekend at the all new Club Society. All 12 Eye Candy Models will be in the building and they will be competing for $2,000.00 and the 2007 Eye Candy Spokesmodel position. The models will have a two-part competition; a sexy & sophisticated portion as well as urban wear segment. The Dress code is Flashy and Fly! In other words, whatever you are wearing its got to be clean. (PS, white tee's are not Flashy or Fly) Ticket on Sale Now. For more info call: 314.226.5777




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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 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL @ THE MAIN INGREDIENTFREE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS (BEER & MARTINI 'S)COME HANGOUT, WATCH THE GAME & SHOOT SOME POOL 5$ COVER ALL NIGHT LONG

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?" COME HANG OUT WITH ME@ THE FILTER BAR for LYRICS ON THE LOU; FREE B4- 8 ONLY 5$ AFTER 8- POETS 3$DRINK SPECIALS.. THERE WILL BE SOME NEW CHANGES TO THE OPEN MIC:SIGN UP 8-10PM(SIGN UP CLOSES @ 10pm) call me before 9:30pm if you can't make it. EACH POET WILL READ ONE PIECE(ROUND ROBIN STYLE)IF TIME PERMITS THE LIST WILL REPEAT... WE'LL TRY THIS STYLE TO SEE IF THIS IS A FAIR WAY TO GET EVERYONE ON BEFORE THE BREAK. Thanks!

FRIDAYS—THE LOFT AND 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--Sweet Saturdays at the Filter Bar, msuic and complimentary sweets 8p-9p, Cover charge $5 9 p.m.-1 am. Miss Galvin is also looking for classmates who went to Sumner Class of 1997.


Big Jay Presents Dreams Do Come True by teresa, 2007 V-Day Extravaganza, networking/social party, hosted by BET comeic 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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EVENT SPOTLIGHT


Literary Extravaganza, January 20, 2007, Knowing Books and Café, 175 Jamestown Mall Florissant , MO, 2pm to 6pm

The following is a list of Authors who will be attending the event.

Lesley Nowlin – Dirt Ball Bad,
www.lesleynowlin.homestead.com




Rose Beavers – Back Room Confessions, www.prioritybooks.com


Erica Martin – Second Time Shame on Me & Serenity Place , www.ericamartin.com

Willie Mae Anthony – The Dancing Princess
Carla Lucuis – Stuck on Stupid and Park on Dumb
Alicia Rice – Diaries of a Dead Woman, www.freewebs.com/lilhayme


Pat Simmons – Guilty of Love - http://patsimmons.net


Sheri D. Smith – Are You Sleeping with the Enemy? – www.sheridsmith.org


Ann Clay – Waving From The Heart, http://www.annclay.com

Dr. John Johnson – Once For Love Then for Power and Passion

Brenda Hampton – Slick & Naughty By Nature, http://www.brendamhampton.com

Pamela Wilson Zakeyyah N. RaWhee-EL – Found By Chance, Sustain Through Struggle, http://www.foundbychance.bravehost.com

Renee L. Gilkey – The Essence of a Lady

Rebbecca Cunningham – Becky’s B Sweet Cook Book

Lydia Douglas – Stepping Stones to Success, www.booksbylydia.com

Tracy Foster – The Bit*h Is Crazy – www.tracylfoster.com

Kristi Colvin-Williams – Christopher’s Day at the Ballpark, www.kristiclovell.com


Edward Booker – A Hole in My Heart, www.prioritybooks.com


Brenda Matthews – If I Were A Man and Had A Wife – www.brendabmatthews.com

Mary L. Wilson – Ghetto Luv, http://www.myspace.com/msghettoluv

Bob Swope – Teach’n Football – Guide for Parents and Coaches – www.jacobobpress.com

Endy – In My Hood

DeVonshae Person – Beautiful

Allysha Hamber – Keep it on the Down Low – www.ahamber.homestead.com

Akila Mukarramma – Pocket Change for Life

Darrin Lowery – Still Crazy – www.dlsmith.net

Teresa Seals – Taylor Made – www.myspace.com/taylormade314


Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club's Musical Theatre Revue Wednesday, January 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center, 2901 North Grand, at Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club> > featuring Club Members performing songs from the West Side Story and Peter Pan and much more. Performance will be approximately 30 minutes. For more information contact Indigo Sams at Indigo@hhbgc.org.................
Brian Owens & Trio Perform M L King Tribute , Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:30 at the Vaughn Cultural Center. For mor einfo, call 314 615-3624. FREE. First come. first serve. This Literary Extravaganza is supported by First Civilizations...........


SYGU presents Fashionably Late at Kitchen K, 1000 Washington Ave., Saturday, Jan. 27, Ladies free before 11 p.m. $5 Cover. For more info, go to www.sygugroup.com .............................


JPEK Productions present Launch Party 2007, introducing JPEK CReative Works and affiliates, Sunday. jan. 28, 555 Washington Ave. (downtown STL). Bring headshots and resumes. St. Louis top talent agencies and theatre/artistic directors will be on site. Open mic registration also will be on site. Admission $25 VIP, $20 18 or older, $10 17 and under. For more info and info on discounts on tickets, call 314/494-5378 or 5976, jpekcreations@yahoo.com, www.myspace.com/jpekcreations or www.jpekcreations.com ........


EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Big Tah Is Doing It Again!!!! SwimSuits & Boots That's Right - Im Mixing Two Seasons - How Creative Can You Get?

The purpose of Swimsuits & Boots: is to bring out St. Louis ’s and East St. Louis ’s sexiest models and challenge their creativity and fashion sense. Mixing both seasons, winter and summer, will allow the models to show off their blazing swimsuits, along with their hot boots, scarf’s, hats, gloves, etc. This event will give local modeling agencies and independent models a chance to showcase their talents. In the essence of their hard work, there will be a cash prize, and gifts to the top 3 models.

$1,000 CASH- Contest Starts @ MidnightYou Must Be signed Up No Later Than 11:30!!! 1st $500 + Portfolio from Hot Shots Studio's 2nd $3003rd $200
Not to mention Yo Boy Chingy & The Slot Alot Family Will Be in the Building!
This Will Be a Party You Dont Wanna Miss! U dont Have to Wear Swimsuits & Boots to Attend. Only The Models in The Contest!
Ladies Free Until 10 pm Fellas $10 Sat. Jan 27 9 p.m. to 3 am.............................



Attend a workshop for start-up companies, small businesses and entrepreneurs. If you would like to start your own business or need help launching a new project, attend a workshop scheduled on Thursday, February 1st at Bar Italia from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hear from a consultant, lawyer, financial and insurance advisors, on the basic tools to get you started. Cost per individual is $75, and includes lunch, and an information packet. Please call 314-534-9251 to sign up or register by e-mail at htcomgroup@sbcglobal.net. Go to www.htcomgroup.com for more information...............

Valentine Fashion Luncheon for Phyllis Wheatley Branch Transitional Housing Program, Noon Sat. Feb. 10, 2007 @ Hilton St. Louis @ the Ballpark. 314.531.4514 ext. 290 or www.ywcastlouis.org...............................



AUDITION-BITZ. YOURS TRULY, am seeking male models of all
ethnicities MAATPRODUCTIONS is seeking male models or wanna
be models of all ethnicities who are at least 5' 10" tall, slim
to athletically toned build with striking features for an upcoming
out-of-the-box all male review fashion show In April 2007. Must be 18
Y.O or over, comfortable with your body. Please send 2 recent pics
(one headshot and one body shot that shows your toned build), modeling resume (if any) and contact info to maatspear@yahoo.com.



The next auditions will be Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Emerson Library at Webster U from noon-3p.m. I will also have auditions for my upcoming stageplay, Monologues and Penisillin at the same place, same time. I am looking for five principal African
Anmerican actors in the roles of a hip-hop thug, a bougie corporate type,
a drag queen, a street pimp, and a senile WWII veteran. I am also looking
for an Africna American actress who can play different voice overs
of a nurse, a beautician, and the adult daughter of the WWII veteran.
Please bring photo and resume at the audition.



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. Free Poetry WorkshopPlease mail one writing sample (an essay or short story) with the application to:MK Stallings366 MSCUM-St. LouisOne University BoulevardSt. Louis , MO 63121 .If you have any questions or concerns contact MK Stallings by calling 314.516.4833 or by email,
mkstallings@uaacd.org.



ONGOING-BITZ.

for local literary group Sister’s Nineties Afrocentric
literary 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 to
lachrisa_crenshaw@sbcglobal.net.


Check out Kameren Holbert who gives free profressional messages at
Stress 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 at
mrholbert@yahoo.com



For body painting, makeup, face painting wigs and other special
effects, contact Jessica Dana at jessicadana.com or go to
www.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 Catering
collectivecatering@yahoo.com located at
4958 Cote Brilliante, their digits are 314-575-3333)

KDHX Radio’s Chuck Lavazzi has a hot new podcast called
STAGE LEFT which he talks about CD reviews, news and interviews
from 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

Show Me Entertainment presents Industry Nights, a networking party
for artists, entertainers, models, actors,
painters, dancers, entertainment lawyers, managers, etc. every
Wednesday night at the Lindbergh Bistro located inside the Airport
Plaza inn at I-70 and Lindbergh. 18 Y.O. to enter. 21 Y.O. and up
to Drink. Admission FREE. For more info, contact Terrence Smith at
314/713-3793, or
tsmith@showme1.com

Local movie screener and TV programmer James Thomas has two hot
shows on the new CW Channel 11 with his shows “First Look” about
upcoming movies in theaters, Thursday morning at 2:30 am and Hot
Videos, Friday mornings at 3 a.m. For more info, email him at
tdjoo7@sbcglobal.net


Theatre advisor L.A. Barge has a new book on CD that he is selling
called, “Choosing the Right Mate Before the First Date.” For more
info call 314/5331639 or email him at
dreamscope921@hotmail.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. It
is
http://www.spitflix.com/.


KYO (pronounced KEE-O) continues "Redefining the Art of Dining &
Nightlife" with a fresh weekly lineup that promises to quench your
thirst for drink and dance. So "Be Fashionably Elite" with a smile
and let KYO claim your evening from 5pm till 3am in the morning. For
more info go to
http://www.kyostl.com/newsletter.htm


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 in the 07!









OUT 141-MOCHA LATTE/ROBERT KIRK PRE-MLK PARTY AT 609 (SUN) and FASHION SHOW AUDITIONERS (SAT.)

HERRE ARE SOME PICS FROM THE PRE-MLK CELEBRATION PARTY AT 609 and SOME FASHION SHOW AUDTIONERS.

LEFT: A lil menage' dancin..
RIGHT: SYGU's Michael Holmes and Darryl Gillepsie RIGHT: Is it Fergie? Naw, just a white chick gettin her groove on.


HERRE ARE THREE OF THE MODELS WHO CAME IN TO AUDITION (THEY ALSO AUDITIONED TO ACT AS WELL): LEFT: Jeron Hicks BOTTOM RIGHT: Truman Hodges













LEFT: Mr. Armond.

OUT 140-Kevin McCoy's Unwrapped at Vaughan Cultural Center (Sat.)

HERRE ARE PICS FROM ARTIST KEVIN MCCOY's ART EXHIBIT UNWRAPPED 2 AT THE VAUGHAN CULTURAL CENTER
BELOW LEFT: Kevin Mccoy (left) and fiance Danielle Fields (third from left) with friends at event. BELOW RIGHT: Mccoy and Fields with McCoy's parents.







Some of Mccoy's artwork (I love the Poverty Kills painting!)







More of McCoy's artwork.

































Urban Behavior sales manager Treanna with SYGU's Rahsad (Where's the Rub Me shirt at? LOL)







VCC Director Kim Love holding artwork that was donated by Mr. McCoy.













Kim Love addressing the crowd.



















LEFT: Jamie Spencer and Treanna. ABOVE: More of the crowd.



















DJ Nappy Needles and rapper Black Spade.












One of DJ Nappy Needles' turntables.










Thursday, January 11, 2007

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Hotep! This is your blogger of the STL, Ma’atology here givin it to ya for the second week of the New Year.


OK as, the old school group, Damian Dame, sang, “Let’s Get Right Down to it.”


LOCAL NEWZ-At the time of this publishing, we would have found out whether the ST. Louis Public School Board will be taken over by a three-member State Government panel…They are starting preliminary construction of I-64 and 170 to give people a preview of the total shutdown of 1-64 this Spring…..


NATIONAL NEWZ--President Dubya was being all Silk the Shockker saying it WAS his fault for the damage and carnage from this Iraq war. In a televised speech President Bush is telling lawmakers in a televised speech on Wednesday that he will send thousands more U.S. troops to Iraq's two most troubled regions, in a plan that Democrats are resisting as a major escalation of a 31/2-year-old war.
Bush announced his new war strategy and is expected to call for as many as 20,000 additional troops. The extra forces would be sent to Baghdad, which has been consumed by sectarian violence, and the western Anbar Province, a base of the mostly Sunni insurgency and foreign al-Qaida fighters. Where is he gonna get these troops? Seems like the same ones who were there before will be re-employed there. These sounds like desperation on the part of Dubya before his term is over this year. And he doesn’t need Congress’ approval because he can play the “war card” to do his tactics……..

The Florida Gators shocked top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 41-14 to win the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) title game on Monday. The win also completed an unprecedented double for the University of Florida as it became the first school in U.S. collegiate history to hold both the football and basketball titles at the same time (this game was so en vogue that Congress was going to pass a bill to take a break on their 100 hours of passing bills to either go to or watch this game. Now that’s deep)……


U.S. helicopter gunships launched new attacks Tuesday against suspected al-Qaida members, a Somali official said, a day after American forces launched airstrikes in the first offensive in the African country since 18 U.S. troops were killed there in 1993…….



Let's get James Brown body buried for the Godfather's sake!...................

Elvis B-day was Jan 8. He would have been 72 if he lived (or is he
still)? But more importantly, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s (PICTURED ABOVE) B-day celebration will be this weekend (he was actually born Jan 19) . He would have been 78 had he lived (For some reason U2’s powerful rock ballad, Pride” rings in my mind and that King Dream Chorus Holiday Celebration chorus video with all of those 1980s R&B and rap stars that was released in 1986, the year of the 1st national holiday celebration (sans Phoenix. Ariz at the time) . This will be the 21st anniversary of the U.S. recognizing his B-day as a national holiday.


According to wikipedia.com, when King died on April 4 1968, Rep John Conyers into’d a bill to make his b-day a national holiday? And unions across the country supported the bill in the 1970s. It was cemented when Grammy Award winning singer Stevie Wonder recorded the song, “Happy Birthday” for his platinum selling CD, “Hotter than July: in 1980. Six years later it became reality. N (Greenville County , NC was the last county to be on board to honor MLK in 2006) It was hard road to toll for this holiday, but it happened during our lifetime. Let us all be mindful of all of his accomplishments (and how his legacy is being handled).


Yes, he had a dream, and was about non-violence tactics to solve human rights problems, but King began to get weary on these tactics and became more militant on his talks. Near the end of his life he was very outspoken of the ills of the world especially the Vietnam War (which at this time he was viewed as a pariah). He even put out a speech called, “Why I Opposed the Vietnam War” (which won ironically a posthumous Grammy award (His only Grammy) in 1970 for Best Spoken recording. So whatever you do, do something to honor this man.


And Now on to my travels.


Last Saturday, I checked out the 30th Season premiere of the Black rep’s production of the Broadway winning play, “Ain’t Misbehavin,’ with my gal pal, Jewelanda Hodges at the Grandel Square Theatre (CAST PICTURED ABOVE).

Here is my review of the production:


Black Rep’s 'Ain’t Misbehavin' hits some of the right notes


The Black rep opened their 30th mainstage season last weekend with the Tony-Award winning musical revue, 'Ain’t Misbheavin’ at the Grandel Sqaure Theatre.

Directed by Black rep Producing Director/Founder Ron Himes ‘Misbehavin’ chronicles the life and times of the inimitable Thomas “Fats” Waller who rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk drives and juke joints that were jumpin to the new beat—swing.

The two hour production, which runs until Feb. 4, starred such venerable Black rep actors/singers including Drummond Crenshaw as Fats Waller (These days, the cast name is now Ken for actor Ken page who starred in the Broadway Award winning play in 1978 onward), J. Samuel Davis as Andre and Anita Jackson as Armelia.

The cast is talented and lively and their performances of the 20 plus Waller were filled with spunk and energy (especially Jackson who put on yet another Woody Award and Kevin Kline Award performance).

Some of the standout songs performed were “Squeeze me,” “The Ladies who sing in the Band”(a song montage portraying the 40’s radio shows during WWII), “Mean to me,” “the Vipers Drag,” and “Your Feets Too Big.”

There were, however, some disappointments. The audio was a bit off and distorted which distracted from the show. The actress who plays, Nell (Carter), Julia Nixon is OK. She has a beautiful voice, but she is miscast in this role of a more big-boned and brassy singer (like the late Nell Carter in her Tony Award winning role) ) .

Crenshaw as Fats (or Ken) is also miscast. Yes, he has the bulging eyes and comical flare, but with such a pivotal role, the character should have been taller ( Black rep vet AC Smith would have been perfect for this role).

There also isn’t any piano licks from Crensahw, ala Ken Page’s fats, which would have made it more interesting (the piano licks were done by Charles Creath, who did an excellent job, accompanied by a four piece band behind the actors).

What gives “Misbehavin’ its flair is the scenery. The set of a caricature of fats Waller and a mural of juke joint players designed by Regina Garcia is immaculate, lighting by Kathy Perkins givin the mood of a flashy cabaret and The flapper/zoot suit costumes designed by Myrna Colley Lee were on point that added to the “couture’ of the era.


The Black Rep’s version of “Misbehavin’ is definitely worth going to check out just for the mere fact that it’s a seminal Broadway piece. Like many critcs who have seen, it, there is something missing in this production—I cant put my finger on it, but whatever it is , hopefully it is worked out during its tenure on stage.

For ticket info and show times, contact the Black Rep offices at 314/534-3810 or 1717 Olive, 4th floor, 9 am-6 p.m.(weekdays), 9 am-1 p.m. (Saturdays).



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On Sunday, I checked out the GOOD HOOKED ON HEALTH EXPO that was held at the America’s Center. It was a lot of folks up in therre (Maybe it was cause it was raining heavily and people needed somewherr for shelter.LOL). But anyway, they had err thing from health screenings for various diseases, a mainstage of kickboxing, vendors from Ballys to G-Garvin’s recipe taste samples and plenty of interactive sports for the youngins. They really stepped up the games cause I don’t recall last year having so much stuff for kiddies to do 9and the face-painting booth was popular too done by my mother’s New Macedonia Baptist church friend, Barbra Carter ).


While I was therre, I ran into Africanist Kelly Wimbley who was therre with his two young sons as we chewed the fat about old days (I’ve been knowing Kelly since 1991)and I ask dhim if he was interested in being a part of my fashion show to be Black Jesus (His dreads are off the chain) . He also shared an interesting story with me about his interaction with singer India. Arie when she came to the STL for Live on the Levee and the almost hook-up came about until some groupies messed up the play. Hmmmm interesting.

I thought Turn Up the Heat star G. Garvin was going to be therre on that day, but he was therre on Saturday. The only celeb I saw therre was Diamond Dallas PAge (PICTURED ABOVE) who was therre last year. He was there signing autographs of his book, “Yoga for Regular Guys.” (Who was that sista with the white girl doll hair who was as skinny as a board but had Dolly Parton ta-ta’s that was in his camp? )

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Afterward, I called my model gal Paris (PICTURED ABOVE ON THE RIGHT WITH DEISGNER NAVISH) and she told me of Club Rio’s monthly Crunk Sundays event where they showcase designers and hip-hop acts from the STL to bridge the gap between the STL and East St. Louis. She told me was in a fashion show/showcase that was going to feature designs by her friend, up an coming fashion designer Navish. Paris invited me to come through as her photographer and I obliged.

I got there about 8ish and saw that there were barely cars in the parking lot across form the club, so I decide dtio wait around a bit and saw that therre was a car that wa sparking next to mine. Come to find out, it was photographer/OhMyy Model creator Chantell Overton. We chatted a bit as she was waiting for one of the models to pay her. We talked on about what was happening in ’07 for both of us and then all a sudden one of her ex-employees who used to work with her was going to their car and Chantell said, “I should run they ass over.” (WHOOSH). She was telling me how that person was going on myspace and talking behind Chantells’ back about some untruths. (TISK TISK TISK).

Anyway, it was going on 9ish and I decided to go on in (I knew that it wasn’t going to start on time cause it was “one of those fashion shows.” I predicted that the show was going to start at 10 (it did0 and that it was going to last hours and hours(it did, but I only stayed for about 90 minutes).

So when I got up to the door, I was searched for weapons and one of the security guys let me in. I went up to the Box Office and I showed the lady my press pass and told her I was Paris’ photographer. The sista in the office called up someone on her celly (I’m assuming it was Paris). Then, the lady asked what my name was and I told her. After about a minute or so of this, she told me I can go in.

So when I walked inside the club, I saw that they remodeled since the last time I was in Club Rio (which was about four years ago). Gone are the paintings of swimming pools and mirrors on the walls. So, I got a seat at one of the tables and sat and sat and listened to the STL-stripper hip hop music (One song was called, “I love to get my Pussy Licked”---WHOAH”). Young Jeezy’s DVD was playing on the plasma TVs as I waited for an hour for the show to start.

Good thing they had some free food cause I was getting H. to the U…to the NGRY. They had some baked chicken, mac and cheese, and shrimp sticks.

The show was nice. Navish is a very talented young sista. The models had three scenes: party wear, swimwear and evening wear (I really liked the gowns). In between they had some local hip-hop acts including Lil Ty and Hard and R&B thug signer Thomas Clark. (After them, I lost track of who was on the mike) . Around 11ish, St. Louis rapper Rucka Puff and his entourage came through 9I wasn’t for sure if he performed or not cause I left at 11:30) and Stl rapper Penelope Joens was supposed to show up (She musta came after I left too). The crowd started to get rowdy around 11ish and you can cut the blunt smoke with a knife 9Nowonder I was gettin hungry. LOL)

After greeting Paris, and other models including Lady, Nia and designer Navish and taking more pics, I bounced.

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On Wednesday, I didn’t go to the Jamie Foxx show at the Fox (Hows that for redundancy. LOL) cause therre weren’t anymore press tickets for it (WINK WINK), but I rolled through the supposed After Party at the Loft. But before I get into all that, I thought that R&B signer and American Idol winner fantasia was supposed to be the opener for Foxx, but come to find out she wasn’t scheduled to open for him in the STL. She is only on selected dates of Foxx’s Unpredictable tour. Anyway, I heard they had some comedian named Spiffy opened up and Foxx did a decent job on stage with the comedy and singing. I heard he was having mike problems during the singing portion of his show, but he kept on with it.

I went to the Loft for this supposed After Party and got there about 10 so I could get a parking space and beat the mad rush of people who were coming through the Loft which was the “official” after party and that concertgoers got in FREE with the showing of their ticket stub (Can you believe it? FREE and LOFT, just don’t go hand in hand. LOL)

I went in and the bouncers were sitting down chilling and didn’t search me which I found odd cause they usually on the case on that. One bouncer just asked me what kind of camera I had with me and that was it. So I walked in there and it was sparse—about 50 or so people. It was mostly the 25 and older crowd doing two steps as Eric Michael Robeson was on the 1s and 2s with the R&B (And what was up with the two buzzed guys two stepping together holding hands and err thing!). As I was walkin’ around I ran into Loft DJ Soundz who was playin’ cell phone chess with one of the Loft bus boys at the bar. Soundz was waiting to get on the 1s and 2s after Robeson for the After Party crowd.

The DJ kept saying that the Loft was the official After Party for Jaime Foxx and their fliers had both Foxx and Fantasia on it, but I got a text from Kevin Johnson who was at the show that they made an announcement at the end of the show that there was not going to be an After Party. So I was confused. The Loft is saying one thing and the Fox was saying another. Well, I figured it out when I ran into St. Louis American’s Graphics Artist Melvin Moore (Is you an model Kassandra an item these days? LOL)said the same thing that they made an announcement at the concert that there will not be an After Party.

Well, I just put my two brain cells together I concluded that Jamie Foxx was not going to be at the Loft and that the Loft was just using the names of the two stars to draw people there. There was nothing on the flier that said that they were actually coming through. Was sit misleading? Yes. Was it false advertising Not really. Did it get people up in therre? You bet your sweet ass it did!

Around 11ish, you would have thought someone said there will be a free shopping spree up at the Loft. They started hurling up in there like a speed train. Some of the local VIPs I saw roll through there beside the mentioned were No. 1 Outtown socialite and model Jimmelle (Sorry for misspelling your name), SYGU, Mo Witherspoon and his lady (not his wife. OOOps), and socialite Big Tah (No Mocha? LOL) I also saw the Rose Man who was wearing this baaaaaaaaad red fur length coat. Pushin flowers must be a wonderful thing.

As the note went on I saw BET comedian Darius Bradford (who was wearing a tan colored funeral suit up in there)and later on Chingy and his two bodyguards came through (Soundz played Chingy's “Dem jeans” when he entered the building). It was going around midnite and I was about to turn into a pumpkin cause I had to roll out for the late shift at the Water Geyser. But there was one observation—What was up with so many britahs wearing fur coats? Long, short and pimped out. I thought I needed to go to Demay Furrs on Cherokee and demand for mines. LOL

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STL-TIDBITZ. Former St. Louis Cards short stop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith just published his own kids book called, “Hello Fredbird” published by children’s sports books publisher Mascot. The book talks about the sights and sounds of Game Day. The Wiz was just at Shenandoah Grade school reading to the youngins (I wonder of that annoying Fred Bird mascot was therre.)......................Speaking on former cards, I guess it’s strike one for former St. Louis Cards first baseman, Mark McGwire who was voted down in the running for making the Hall of Fame cause of his “I-don’t –talk-about-the-past-testimony in April 2005 of whether he done steroids or not. What’s next, tearing down the Mark McGwire sign on Interstate 70?.............. Forbes listed their Top 100 companies to work for. The only STL chain that made the Top 10 was Whole Foods was No. 5 (therre’s one on Brentwood in Clayton). The other companies only company that the STL would be familiar with. Other familiar companies that made the list were Starbucks (No. 16), Quick Trip (No. 20), Nordstrom (No. 24), Edward Jones (No. 29) Aflac (No. 73) and St. Louis based AG Edwards (No. 99—I guess on this one. LOlL They said what made them great were they serenade employees at the STL HQ and they give out Cards tix. I sho didn’t see no box seats when I temped there last April. )……..........Congrats to newly Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill and House Rep William Bill Clay were sworn in in Washington DC. Kudos to Washington University alum/Hollywood screenwriter Timothy J. Sexton on writing the adapted screenplay to, “Children of Men” which made 12 million at the Box Office coming in 3rr place. He also wrote adapted screenplays to the HBO films, “Boycott: and “Walkout.” ….............Speaking of movies, St. Louis based actor/comedian Cedric The Entertainer’s flick ” Codename: Cleaner” failed horribly at the Box Office debuting poorly in 12th place and bowed to $4.2 million. This is the second starring vehicle for Cedric that failed. The first was the 2005 release of a black remake of the TV show, “The Honeymooners” which only grossed $13 million and debuted at No. 8 when it was released. Then, his Fox TV variety show four years ago also failed. I hate to see that cause you know Tinseltown don’t give too many chances to US to keep on failin’…...........The new hot power couple in the STL his Kevinikki (or is is Nikkevin?) LOL….East St. Louis native and 2004 American Idol finalist Deandre Perryman (I didn’t know you were mar’red. LOL) is getting some spins on STL radio these days. Congrats on that Mr Ginda….......... I was looking at a repeat of the show, “Everybody Hates Chris” this past Sunday and saw St. Louis entertainment manager Harold guy in a scene. Was I just seeing thing?...I was looking at a billboard on Interstate 64 going right after you leave EasT St. Louis toward Illinois and saw St. Louis model Carlos McCalurin posing with other dapper looking models for The Power of Change Christian Center…............I have found former Dee Lee Morning Show personality/comic Jessie Taylor. He is now on Hallelujah 1600 AM behind the boards on Michael Davis Show from 6 am-10 am. (He also told me that his former colleague on 100.3 The Beat, Ebony Walker will be back on once a week on this station as well. And congrats Jess on your newborn and your upcoming nuptials in July. …............Local singer/socialite Tiffany has a hot new my space of her songs that she will be putting on her first Cd. To get a sneak earview go to www.myspace.com/tiffalejandra.............
And whurr are you Rob Desir? Email me!


MA’AT-IDBITZ. Much love to Applebum Entertainment for hooking me up with the Meet and Greet, Concert and CD of neo-soul artist Anthony David who will be in the STL this weekend for an autograph signings and a concert (SEE EVENTS FOR MORE)............ I had another meeting with my masculine fashion show project colleague Mocha Latte at the Westin Hotel. The meeting was held last Saturday was cool. We got a lot accomplished and got to know one another. I’m glad she’s on board. She’s a hustla…............I may start working as a freelancer with national webzine Music-xpressmag. I will keep you posted…............. You can still see my article on the art exhibit, “Interplay” at the Regional Arts Commission can be seen on the West End Word Newspaper’s website www.westendword.com. ......When I was waiting in my car at the Casino Queen parking lot waiting to go into work on Tuesday, I saw about six white guys and one white lady gathered by this car and two of the guys started to have a Brokeback Mountain moment. One front saddled this other guy and was going to town. Now if that were some brothas doin that, the scuirty truck would have ran them over trying to get them off the property. I couldnt believe what I was seein, but as they say seein is believin.................................

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EVENT-IDBITZ

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 MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL @ THE MAIN INGREDIENTFREE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS (BEER & MARTINI 'S)COME HANGOUT, WATCH THE GAME & SHOOT SOME POOL 5$ COVER ALL NIGHT LONG

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?" COME HANG OUT WITH ME@ THE FILTER BAR for LYRICS ON THE LOU; FREE B4- 8 ONLY 5$ AFTER 8- POETS 3$DRINK SPECIALS..

THERE WILL BE SOME NEW CHANGES TO THE OPEN MIC:SIGN UP 8-10PM(SIGN UP CLOSES @ 10pm) call me before 9:30pm if you can't make it. EACH POET WILL READ ONE PIECE(ROUND ROBIN STYLE)IF TIME PERMITS THE LIST WILL REPEAT... WE'LL TRY THIS STYLE TO SEE IF THIS IS A FAIR WAY TO GET EVERYONE ON BEFORE THE BREAK. Thanks!

FRIDAYS—THE LOFT AND 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--Sweet Saturdays at the Filter Bar, msuic and complimentary sweets 8p-9p, Cover charge $5 9 p.m.-1 am. Miss Galvin is also looking for classmates who went to Sumner Class of 1997.
Models needed for photo shoot for Christopher Stevens-the salon...... Monday Jan 15 Call 314-241-8900 ASAP!!!5 models needed


Big Jay Presents Dreams Do Come True by teresa, 2007 V-Day Extravaganza, networking/social party, hosted by BET comeic 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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This week Stress Free Fridays will be at SubZero Vodka Bar, located in the heart of the Central West End.308, N. Euclid, 5 p.m., You will be able to enjoy great drinks--there are over 200 different vodka choices, delicious food from the expanded menu and foot-stomping music all in updated and expanded digs. Kamren, their well known Massage Therapist will be on hand with his massage chair to massage your stress away. Their good friend, Daria Cross, will be celebrating her 30th Birthday with them--stop by and wish Daria a Happy Birthday!. For more info, call them at 314/367-1200. Oh and they want yawl to Please check out http://www.rayhills.com/, they would love to hear what you think.
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Pre-Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration HOSTED BY Mocha Latte & Robert Kirk
Sunday, January 14th @ 609 and U Lounge 609 Eastgate Ave (U-City Loop Area at Delmar)
Experience one of the hottest lounges in the U-City Loop District, 609 and U Lounge offers a unique atmosphere and an unforgettable vibe with DJ Enoch Spinning neo-soul, r&b, and old-school DRINK SPECIAL: $3 Bacardi Grand Melon Jolly Ranchers
KITCHEN OPEN 8pm to 11pm Dress Enforced: Stylish/Sexy 9:00-1:30am 21 & Up Admission: $5 Booth and Bottle Service Available. Call 314-721-9168


EVENT SPOTLIGHT
A Stellar Line-Up Highlights the 2nd Annual King Dream Conference January 12th -15th, 2007
The 2007 King Dream Conference begins Friday, January 12th at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel.
Local and national celebrities and politicians will make guest appearances at several events Saturday, January 13th. The American Heart Association will host a free health fair from 10am until 2pm with the “Power to End Stroke” Luncheon from noon until 2pm. Actress Bernadette Stanis known from her role as Thelma on the classic sitcom “Good Times” will appear on the Power Panel at 2pm.

The Power Panelists will talk about their efforts to keep Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream alive. Local and national politicians including Congressman Emmanuel Cleaver, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Senator Claire McCaskill and Comptroller Darlene Green round out the discussion at 4pm. The evening concludes with the King Awards and the Black and White Ball. The event which begins at 7:30pm, features awardees of the King Keeper of the Dream, King Trailblazers of the Year, King Women of the Year, King Men of the Year and King Organizations of the Year. Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Senator Claire McCaskill are recipients of the 2007 Trailblazers of the Year Award. Both will be on hand to accept their awards.


Young people from across the state will travel to St. Louis to participate in the youth Summit College & Business Fair Sunday, January 14th from 8am until 4pm. A youth luncheon will be held from noon until 2pm.

On the national holiday honoring Dr. King, Monday, January 15th, the awardees and other participates will take part in a Town Hall Meeting and attend the Freedom March of Celebration.
All of the events are free excluding the Black and White Ball Saturday night. The public is invited and welcomed to attend all events.

For more information or to schedule interviews contact Gary Boyd at 314-458-6906.


If your in Hoillywood, Moore Productions will hold a release party for the upcoming film, "Stomp the Yard" hosted by its stars Brian White, Meagan Goode, Las Alonzo and adrrin henson. at cinespace, 6356 Hollywood Blvd., Guest List only free before 11 p.m. Email guets list at guestlist@cnpublicity.com



EVENT SPOTLIGHT



VanitaApplebaum Entertainment Services, Inc. presents Anthony David in concert at St. Louis’ new hotspot, Gravity, 1620 Delmar, Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 7P.
Anthony David doesn’t mind being compared to artists such as Anthony Hamilton, Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish,) Bill Withers and David Ryan Harris just to name a few. Though there are some similarities, David’s raspy, full-bodied tone has carved a niche of its own. “It’s about good melodies and cool words. I’m just trying to give back the same feeling I get with a song I like” David stated.
The Savannah, Georgia native made his composing debut with songs for India.Arie. “Part of My Life” (Acoustic Soul, 2001) and “There’s Hope” (Testimony, 2006) are hits David can be applauded for. He served as a background vocalist for India.Arie prior to making noise with his debut album Three Chords & the Truth (2004). His sophomore release, The Red Clay Chronicles (2006), features smooth tunes such as “Smoke One”, “Stop Playin” and “Words”. David’s gentle yet fierce caress of his acoustic guitar offers an intimate experience for both projects.
It is with great anticipation that St. Louis awaits the arrival of Anthony David. VanitaApplebaum Entertainment Services, Inc. Presents Anthony DavidIn Concert14 Jan 07@ Gravity 1620 Delmar Showtime 7P. Fo rmor eingo, contact Applebum at mailto:art.music.culture.com@gmail.com to learn more about Anthony David.......................




EVENT SPOTLIGHT
JPEK Productions present Launch Party 2007, introducing JPEK CReative Works and affiliates, Sunday. jan. 28, 555 Washington Ave. (downtown STL). Bring headshots and resumes. St. Louis top talent agencies and theatre/artistic directors will be on site. Open mic registration also will be on site. Showcased talent include:


Deeper Shade of Blues (Open room, Monologue, Dance Break)Joel King, Alicia Williams, LaQuesha Harris, Rece Jones


A Mother's Cry (Chorus with just Lord Lift My Head Intro and then Oo's, Train Scene begins, Chorus ends) Carol Saxton as Mattie, Kelly Saxton as Teresa and Irma Cannida as Minnie
Chorus: Leah Stewart, Miss NV, Cody LaShae, Olivia Neal, Tony Bland, Misty Greene, Joy Stewart, Shasta, Herman Gordon and Jamie Spencer
Thru the Eyes (Scene "Discovery of the Divorce")Leah Jewel as Louise, L. A. Williams as Andie, Big Hair as Roz, Darrell Edward as Police Officer


Me, Don and Psychiartist (Opening to "it is a vagina....")Laura Wettingfeld, Todd Oleson, L.A. Williams


Miss Roj (Monologue)Joel King


A Woman's Worth (Molestation Sensation)Elizabeth LaKamp


Meeting at the Elder's Circle (First and Second Scene)Olivia Neal, Erin Dempsey, Ervin Williams, Danny Sanders, Reona Lenox, Cody LaShae,


Miss NV Real Life (Last Monologue)

Joel King Meeting ("Man Named God")-optional

Same cast- Talking out the House (song)Leah Stewart Deeper Shade of Blues (Ya, Ya, chorus begins at the end of song)Joel King, Dance Ensemble, Chorus
Admission $25 VIP, $20 18 or older, $10 17 and under. For more info and info on discounts on tickets, call 314/494-5378 or 5976, jpekcreations@yahoo.com, www.myspace.com/jpekcreations or www.jpekcreations.com ........


Cafe Soul returns January 17 @ Dreams. Doors open @ 8:00 pm. DJ Needles Spinning on the 1s and 2s. The Line up is hotter than ever! Don't miss the first Cafe Soul of 2007. Admission $7 Th best Drink Secials and Free give-a-ways all night! Don't miss the hottest venue in the STL!.......


FIRST FRIDAYS BOOK RELEASE PARTY *HOSTED BY THE ST. LOUIS CHAPTER NUMBER ONE STUNNAS* THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007 6 - 9 PM at the St. Lunatics’ Mack’s Sports Bar & Grill 6827 Howdershell Road Hazelwood, MO 314.551.9977 *Free appetizers and complimentary mixed drink of choice with purchase of book at Mack’s. BOOK SIGNING SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2007 2 - 4PM Border’s Books & Cafe 1519 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 314.918.8189 Read the first chapter, view the Reader’s Guide, and visit the author online at: www.cherlynmichaels.com....................................
Davis Associates CPAs presnets the 4th Annual Church Accounting and Tax Seminar, Sat.Jan. 20 9 a.m. (registration 8:45 a). Breakfast and lunch provided. The Heights, 80001 Dale Ave., Richmng Heights. Fee: $119 per person. For more info call 314-653-0008 or go to
bweaver@DavisAssociatesCPA.com....................................


SYGU presents Fashionably Late at Kitchen K, 1000 Washington Ave., Saturday, Jan. 27, Ladies free before 11 p.m. $5 Cover. For more info, go to www.sygugroup.com..............................


AUDITION-BITZ.
YOURS TRULY, am seeking male models of allethnicities MAATPRODUCTIONS is seeking male models or wannabe models of all ethnicities who are at least 5' 10" tall, slimto athletically toned build with striking features for an upcomingout-of-the-box all male review fashion show In April 2007. Must be 18Y.O or over, comfortable with your body. Please send 2 recent pics(one headshot and one body shot that shows your toned build), modeling resume(if any) and contact info to maatspear@yahoo.com. The next auditions will be Saturday, JANUARY 13 at the Emerson Library at Webster U from noon-3p.m.
YOURS TRULY will also have auditions for my upcoming stageplay, "Monologues and Penisillin" at the same place (Emerson Library) , same time. I am looking for five principal African Anmerican actors in the roles of a hip-hop thug, a bougie corporate type, a drag queen, a street pimp, and a senile WWII veteran. I am also looking for an African American actress who can play different voice overs of a nurse, a beautician, and the adult daughter of the WWII veteran. Please bring photo and resume at the audition. for more info call 618 719 3160........................................

Auditions for "Expressions" a wind down for poets and unique acts will be Sat. Jan. 13 @ Holiday Inn Select 811 N. 9TH Street (downtown St. Louis)from 11 am to 4 p.m. Talent will be chosen for the Wind Down, weekly event starting Jan., 24, every Wednesday at the Holidday Inn 9th street Barand Grill. Requirements are as follows:

POETS

1.) All material must be clean and inspiring
2.) Please have at least (2) Pieces prepared.
3.) Audition Time for each Piece is 4 minutes
4.) Please bring your BIO
5.) Please bring a headshot or picture.
6.) Please bring any props needed for your
performance.
7.) Stool, chairs, small table will be available.


IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BIO OR HEAD SHOT IT’S OK! …. PLEASE COME AND SHOW US YOUR TALENT!


NOVELTY / Unique Acts

1.) All performances must be clean.
2.) Audition Time is 3 minutes
3.) Please bring your BIO
4.) Please bring a headshot or picture.
5.) Please bring any props needed for your
performance’
6.) Stool, chairs, small table will be available.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BIO OR HEAD SHOT
IT’S OK! …. PLEASE COME AND SHOW US YOUR TALENT!

For More Info: (314) 533-1639 or
dreamscope921@hotmail.com

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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.......

Creations Inc. is seeking individuals to teach stepping classes. Call them at 314.773.6150 or 618.960.7863............................
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SUBMISSION-BITZ. Promote your own music career world-wide. If its Indie, Gospel, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Rock, Latin, Jazz or what ever. The world is waiting to hear your talents. Other members can browse our artist profiles, buy or download free mp3's and business services. Create your personal or business profile today. Include your bio, stage name music, pics and more. Plus get your own shopping cart free. Chat with others in your genre, share music, blog, post pics and literature all for free. Tell your friends, family and business contacts where to find your info or tracks 24/7. Yes we do all the leg work for you we have leads to some of the industry's top promoters and labels. Our business management team, marketing team and IT department is working hard towards your success daily. ITs Free to sign up.
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ONGOING-BITZ.
If you wanna know whats happening in th3 STL concert style , email art.music.culture@gmail.com to get informed!

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. Foran appt. or when he is scheduled to do messages at the nextStress Free Fridays, call 314/477-3427 or email him atmailto:atmrholbert@yahoo.com

For body painting, makeup, face painting wigs and other specialeffects, contact Jessica Dana at 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.htmor 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/

Local movie screener and TV programmer James Thomas has two hotshows on the new CW Channel 11 with his shows “First Look” aboutupcoming movies in theaters, Thursday morning at 2:30 am and HotVideos, Friday mornings at 3 a.m. For more info, email him atmailto:attdjoo7@sbcglobal.net

Theatre advisor L.A. Barge has a new book on CD that he is sellingcalled, “Choosing the Right Mate Before the First Date.” For moreinfo call 314/5331639 or email him at dreamscope921@hotmail.com
For all your STL hip-hop info needs, go to http://www.stlhiphop.com/!

STL videographer Dana Christian has a hot new website where peoplecan send their professional music videos films to get exposed. Itis http://www.spitflix.com/.

KYO (pronounced KEE-O) continues "Redefining the Art of Dining &Nightlife" with a fresh weekly lineup that promises to quench yourthirst for drink and dance. So "Be Fashionably Elite" with a smileand let KYO claim your evening from 5pm till 3am in the morning. Formore info go to http://www.kyostl.com/newsletter.htm




Well that be it for another week of outtown. See ya again next time and outside. If ya got anything for me to pub or give some scoop on hit me up email style at maatspear@yahoo.com!