OUT 309 TOP 10 STL-BITZ OF 2007

THERE WERE MANY NEWZ STORIEZ THAT ROCKED THE STL IN 2007. HERRE ARE A FEW OF THOSE ITEMS THAT GOT PEOPLE TALKIN LONGER THAN THE WALK TO AND FROM THE WATER COOLER.

HONORABLE MENTIONS. The manhunt for ATL's Julian Walker in September who was running from the law after killing his teenage girlfriend. This two hour event led to his commiting suicide in an wooded area in the Fairview heighst area.



Also, the crazy construction and reconstruction work that went on all this year I-64 /40 and the news of the Countown to the Shutdown being introduced this year (that will take place Jan. 2 , 2008)

10. Cards manager Tony LaRussa had an interesting 2007. First getting arrested in Jupiter, Fla in April for drunk driving during Spring Training, then the doubts of him returning to the Cards as manager and soon after pleading guilty in December, the police video of that infamous night made public of a drunken-stupored LaRussa.

9.The STL was in an uproar in October after former ST. Louis fire Cheif Sherman George resigned after getting demoted by Mayor Francis Slay's office. As a result, the Clergy Coalition, a collection of about 60 preachers led a Recall the mayor rally on the steps of city hall . The crowd numbered 250 to 300 people. It was reported that future rallies will also be in the plans in 2008 .

8. In November, Kevin Johnson got the death penalty for the murder of Kirkwood Police Sergeant Bill McEntee in the Meacham Park neighborhood in 2005. What made this case fascinating was in April, the jury could not decide whether to give him 1st degree or 2nd degree in the killlling which lead to a mistrial.

7.This summer, an aflluent husand and wife were not charged for the killing of a 7-month-old girl who was left for hours in a sweltering car at Washington University after miscommunication of of picking up the daughter. teh contrioversy stemmed from the anonymity given to the couple as opposed to the public scrunity given to Delea Payne, a daycare center driver, who was arrested after leaving a 3-year-old boy in a van during a trip at the Science Center and was unharmed..

6.The city mourned the tragic loss of upstart police officer Norvelle Brown, 24, in August whowas shot and killed in an ambush on Semple Avenue by a 15-year-old suspect who had intended to kill a police officer. The 15-year-old male and an 18-year-old accomplice were arrested and charged with the murder of Officer Brown. Officer Brown had served with the St. Louis Police Department for one year.

5.In March, the State took control of the troubled St. Louis Public Schools after the great squabbles between former School Board President Veronica O'Brien and Superintendent Diana Bourisaw. Various students who attended SLPS protested the decision in Jeff City as the decision was taking place. The decision went into effect in June.

4.The St. Louis Rams had a record year in 2008 of having the longest losing streak in the NFL's 70 year franchise histiry (not too many the number of star players getting injured). They lost eight consecutuve games (During week 9 they had a bye week). It was duuirng week 10 of the NFL season when the Rams finally won its first game against the New Orleans Saints (37-29). As of this writing, the Rams were 3-11 and had no signs of being in the playoffs.

3.Missouri was No. 1 voted for one week in November by the Associated Press when the Mizzou Tigers won after their win to Kansas City (36-28) at the Mizzou Arena. This was Missouri's first time in college football history to be ranked as such. butteh bullet fell when teh Tigers was one victory away from their first-ever national championship when tehy lost to Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game at the Alamodome in San Antonio( 38-17) in the Big 12 championship game in San Antonio. Although the team was passed over to play in the BCS Bowl, they will play in the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1 against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

2.In October, the drama unfolded in the resignation of Fire Chief Sherman George and the players stemming from it. Geireg resigned after pressure from the Myaor Francis Slay's office to promote amongst the ranks but rallied NO to such pressures after George decided the placement tests were racially-biased (but was shut down after a court saying the tests were fair) . After much media frenziness leading up to his resignation, the Mayor's Office and new Public Safety Director Charles Bryson decided to demote George to Battalion Chief thus George retiring. As a result, Interim chief Steven Kotraba (formerly Deputy Chief) was appointed to do the promotions, black firefighters group F.I.R.E. and ralluied citizens cried FOUL(See TIDBIT No. 9) and battallion chief Dennis Jenkerson was appointed new fire chief (and FIRE crying FOUL).

AND THE NUMBER ONE STL-TIDBITZ STORY OF 2007 IS...............................

THE MIRACLE IN MISSOURI

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 in Jaunary. Dubbed Miracle in Missouri, Ownby (who was missing for four days) was found and Shawn Hornbeck was also found (who was missing for four years) by police in Devlin's apartment in Kirkwood from a tip by Ownby's classmate who saw Ownby get off the bus and was kidnapped into Devlin's car.








This story even made it onto Oprah's show when she had the families of the boys and their families on the show, so you know this was a major story!

The Hornbecks got a new house from the deal (a new 4-bedroom, $300,000 home in West County in May)and peace of mind! Whereas Devlin
was charged for kidnapping and armed criminal action on federal and state charges This big newz coming out of the STL mos definitely was the charging of former pizza manager Michael Devlin who pled guilty of all 71 offenses of kidnapping and sexual assault against was sentenced in October in St. Louis County Circuit Court to 18 consecutive life terms, 52 additional concurrent life terms and 15 years for kidnapping. As of this writing, he will be sentenced this Friday.

DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE REST OF THE BEST AFTER THIS POST

OUT 308---STL SOCIAL EVENTS OF 2007

OUT 307--STL SOCIALITES OF 2007

OUT 306--CELEBS COMIN TO STL in 2007

OUT 305--TMP (TOO MUCH PLAYIN) PICS OF 2007

and OUT 304--DEATHS IN 2007

EVENT-TIBITZ. POLITICS + HIP-HOP, Fundraiser for State Representative, Rodney Hubbard, Thurs. Dec. 20th @ J. Bucks (@ 10th and Clark), St. Louis, 9pm-midnight!‏ Tickets $25. $100 VIP.

STESS FREE FRIDAYS, > Friday, December 21, 2007 > 5pm> > Delmar Lounge (http://www.delmarrestaurant.com/)> 6235 Delmar Boulevard (University City Loop)> St. Louis, Missouri 63130> 314-725-6565> > > **EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED! Check out http://www.stressfreefridays.com/ for more info onthis and upcoming Stress Free Fridays events..................

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MOCHA LATTE'S CORNER

Funny Saturdays Comedy with Darius Bradford at thePlaza on Broadway.

Got Lyrics hosted by Mocha Latte’ every Wednesdaynight is back on track. Got Lyrics will bereintroduced at the new location, Van Goghz MartiniBar and Bistro, 3200 Shenandoah Ave. , from 7pm to12am each week. Admission for the event is free before8pm. After 8:00 the cost is minimal; $3.00 for poetsand $5.00 for audienceMembers of the press are welcomeand encouraged to attend opening night. Please contactSharee Galvin at 314-646-9917 to be placed on the VIPlist.

My Drink N My Two Step Thursdays at Dante's hosted byMocha LAtte and DJ Metti Metti. Ladies Free Admissionand Drinks til Midnite. Birthday parties and VIPavailable This Thursday is Murphy lee’s 25th B-day ceelbration. To check out teh commercial, go to Click on this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwBPeYc_Kw

Pick up an Evening Whirl and check out Mocha Latte’scolumn COFFEE TALK!

IF YOU FEEL THAT I SHOULD WIN THE PROMOTER OF THE YEAR AWARD-

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY!! GO TO WWW.MYPSPACE.COM/TRAFFICMUSICAWARDS

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!LOVE MOCHA LATTE'
For more info on these events, contact Miss Latte at314.646.9917 or sgalvin26@yahoo.com

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FOX FILES

The Sheldon Arts Foundation has announced artists anddates for the 2007-2008 Cabaret in The Savoy Roomseries. This series will feature the following premierartists including: Steve Ross, Julie Budd, AndreaMarcovicci and KT Sullivan & Mark Nadler. All willperform in the Savoy Room at The Sheldon. Performancetimes are Thursday & Friday at 8p.m., Saturday at5p.m. & 9p.m., and Sunday at 2p.m. St. Louis favoriteTo charge your subscription by phone please callCabaret series concierge Mr. Terry Love or hisassistant Mr. Luke Thomas at 314/535-1700. For more information, please visit www.TheSheldon.org/cabaret.

Cabaret in The Savoy Roomis produced by The Sheldon Arts Foundation inassociation with Fox Associates.

NEW: ON SALE NOW!!VALENTINE’S CLASSIC SOUL Starring The Whispers, Stephanie Mills & After 7Friday, February 8, 2008 – 8pmFox Theatre ▪ ON SALE NOW!!$75, $55, $45 & $37.50Tickets ON SALE NOW at the Fox Box Office and allMetroTix locations.Charge by phone at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com.

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"Santaland Diaries" through December 22, 2007,Thursday - Saturday at 8pm. (Final Saturday, December22 is at 2pm only.) A subversive Christmas elf shareshis trials and tribulations working at Macy's duringthe holiday season. Funny, touching - and twisted -the brilliant wit of David Sedaris ("Me Talk PrettyOne Day") brings fresh joy to a cynic's world. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 TennesseeAve., Saint Louis, MO 63104(Grand to Sidney St. - 3Blocks East to Tennessee Ave. - Left on Tennessee)Adults $18.00 / Seniors & Students 15.00. (Cash/Check/Visa/Mastercard)For Information and TicketReservations call (314) 865-1995. Visit us at http://www.straydogtheatre.org/

The Black Rep’s Popular “I Stand Alone” SoloPerformance Series the solo theatre series returnsthis December with four original shows at The BlackRep’s Monsanto Center for Performing Arts Education,1717 Olive Street, 4th Floor.All shows are at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $15 or $10 forBlack Rep subscribers. December 29, 7:00 p.m. A WORK IN PROGRESS: MY LIFE IN THE THEATRE By Anita Jackson. From St. Louis to NewYork, from Broadway to The Black Rep – Scenes, Songsand Remembrances from Anita Jackson, accompanied byCharles Creath.WHERE: The Black Rep Monsanto Centerfor Performing Arts Education, 1717 Olive Street, 4thFloor TICKETS: $15 and $10 for Black Rep Subscribers,for info please call (314)534-3810............................................

STLonfire.com presents St. Louis Rams Watch party and After Party Thursday, Dec. 20, Kitchen K, 1000Washington, hosted by Orlando Pace. Go tohttp://www.stlonfire.com/ for more info.

After Hours - St. Louis Introduces:Toys for Tots presents Winter On WashingtonLucas Park Grille \Dec 20, 2007, 1234 Washington7 p.m until For additional information visit: www.myspace.com/stl_afterhours

RSVP / VIP: stl.afterhours@gmail.com

The Fashion Committee presents The Exclusive Greedy Genius and Daram Gangsta Grillz The Album release party, Friday, Dec. 21 at Society , 326 S. 21st Street. For the Aldies Free Admission til midnight, For mro einfo contact gnsmidwest@yahoo.com

Chingy’s Album relese party for Hate it or Love it, Saturday Dec. 22 at Society. Hosted by Ludacris and perfroamnce by Gorilla Zoe and an unanounced special guest. Ladies free til 10p.m. For more info call 314.249.6836.

Café Soul,8 p.m., Fri. Dec. 28, Lucas House, 1220 Allen Ave (between Allen and Gravois. For tickets and more info call 314.621.6565Jerrod Jones & R. Kirk of Precision LLC PRESENT,PANACHE Friday, December 28, 2007, KYO. Located at 1405 Washington Ave(Downtown St. Louis) Doors Open @ 10pm Reserved Booth and Bottle Service@www.kyostl.com Guys: RSVP @ precision.LLC1@yahoo.com for $5 admission until 11pm

The ''ZODIAC CONNECTION'' is a Color Coded CelebrationHonoring the Compatibility of CAPRICORN (Brown) &AQUARIUS (Orange). Capricorn & Aquarius Ladies WearingAll SHADES of Brown & Orange FREE Until 11P.M. Guestscome in Attire of your Choice (SexyUpscale) Venue:Kitchen K 1000 Washington Ave St.Louis Mo 63101 When:SAT December 29, 2007/ 9PM-2:45AMATTIRE COLOR CODE:CAPRICORN & AQUARIUS Capricorn's & Aquarius's wear allshades of Brown and Orange. All Capricorn & AquariusLadies FREE Until 11P.M. Wearing Color Code . FREEDrinks For All Capricorn & Aquarius Until 11:00p.m.Guests come in Attire of your Choice (SEXY UPSCALE$5B4 11:00 P.M.............................

Forever Young Creations host Harlem Nights Holiday Gala, Pre-New Years Dance, 8 p.m.-1 am, at the MasonicHall, 4525 Olive, $15 ADV, $20 ATD, BYOB SET UPS SOLD,Tickets are sold art Forever Young Creations, 1919Utah Dec. 29 and 30 Sat and Sun 10 am - 7 p.m. formore info contact Rhonda at314.480.0311................

1st Friday-St. Louis & 2MRs present...THE ABSOLUT NYE08 @ The Laurel Luxury Loft, 625 Washington Ave. (7th & Washington). Join us as we ring in the New Year at one of downtown's premier loft spaces. The Laurel Loft is located at 625 Washington Ave., in the heart of the downtown loft district. Enjoy a premium OPEN Vodka Bar, hor'derves, party favors, live entertainment, & all the right people. The love begins at 9pm with the Keyshia Cole listening party & soulful vibes by DJ Reminise. We truly look forward to bringing in the new year with so many amazing people. Last year's event "sold out fast" so buy advance tickets now. Only 350 tickets will be sold! For table reservations contact info@1stfriday-stl.com.
$30 Online Tickets. $40 @ The Door. Visit www.1stfriday-stl.com

to buy tickets online. Valet Parking Available....Upscale Attire Required.
PLEASE BRING PHOTO I.D. FOR ADMITTANCE.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Lossecannon Entertainment LLC presnets Fortune/Fame, 2 parties at the same time. Fortune hosted by Wellz Fargo at 555 Building for the Upscale and Fame at Society for the hoodies hosted by Slim. NYE 08, Dec. 31, 2007. Both event doors open at 9 p.m. $25 GEn , $50 VIP. For more info, call 314.646.9917 or go to www.stlnewyearseve.com

The Black Rep will open its 31st mainstage season onJanuary 2, 2008 at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 GrandelSquare with a one of Shakespeare’s four greattragedies, Othello. Othello runs from January 2 –February 3, 2008. Subscriptions for all five showsrange from $140 to $218.75 and are on sale now. ThreePlay subscriptions are $105 and are good for any showbest available seat. Single tickets range from $33 to$43. Both Three Play Subscriptions and single ticketsgo on sale on December 3. Student rush tickets (30minutes prior to curtain) are $10 with valid I.D. TheBlack Rep will continue its “Next Generation” programthis season where young people ages 8 -18 will beadmitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket onThursday evenings and at all Saturday matineeperformances. Limit one child per adult. To reserveyour seat please call (314) 534-3810 or visit http://www.theblackrep.org/.

Well that's it for 2007 for OUTTOWN, check us out January 4, 2008 for a new post of wheer OUTTOWN left off and check out OUTTOWN every wednesday thereafter. See ya in 2008! And if ya got anything for OUTTOWN to pub, hit us up at maatspear@yahoo.com!

OUT 308--TOP 10 SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE STL

THERE WERE MANY SOCIAL EVENTS THAT WENT DOWN IN THE STL, BUT HERE ARE TEN OF THE ONES THAT MADE NOIZE IN THE STL.




HONORABLE MENTION: In August--The wedding and reception of Jessie and Bridgette Taylor at the Lights on Broadway. It was the talk of the town of this funny man's nuptials and reception. Funny, sentimental and an all out hood party, the wedding was definitely THE STL celebrity wedding of the year!

10. In May, networking group SYGU stepped it up with one of their many themed parties in 2007. The first was TEESE that was held at the Central West End Bed and Breakfast where folk had to where a graphic tee--shirt for admittance.

9. In August, The 50 Million Pound Challenege at Union Station brought out hundreds to check out the outside Health Expo and check out the celebs who came through including founder Dr. Ian, Biz Markie, Shirley Murdock and Joe.

8.In October, the Black Men Magazine Model Search at Club Denim and Society. Mocha Latte (left) spearheaded this event that brought in close to 100 STL sistas to compete. The inetrviews were spreheaded by publisher Marcus Blassingame (right) at Club Denim in the U City Loop and the winner was revealed at Society. Special guest Shannon (middle) of the "Same Girl" music video annoucned the winner.

7. In November, Forbidden took place at J Bucks. Presented by FREE TIME, So Diverse and Precision, this one of a kind collabo brought err body up in J Bucks in Clayton for this networking event. 104.1 Radio perosonlity Metti Metti was on the 1s and 2s and VIP had FREE alcohol flowing all nite.

6.Although OUTTOWN did not attend, it was reported that Slim's Balck party that was held at three different venues in September , Wax Musem, Society and Club Rio for the youngsters, college and adult crowds had it packed at all spots. Free drinks were flowing and the admittance was patrons had to wear black (which fit well afterteh Jena 6 protest!).

5.In July, the debut of Sunday Night Shindig at Lucky's. Host and creator Mocha Latte's second weekly venture (the first was Got Lyrics) was the hangout for a spell. Its debut drew in record crowds of over 600 hood stars in the building. DJ Reminsce was on the 1s and 2s and free soul food for teh early birds. The event was unprecendented for the new club . Unfortunately the weekly venture closed shop in early December after rumors of the club's closing.

4.In August, Alive Magazine's Fashion Week. A first for STL, Alive Maagzine brought in various designers from across the country and the STL to showcase its fashions and to have its own Fashion Week(alike L.A. and New York) for three nites. The memorable nite occured outside at Cafe Eau near the pool where they had the fashion show Liquid Style.

3.In July, Musiq Soulchild came to Live on The Levee on the Archgrounds. The free event broke fairground records as far as attendance (mainly due to many out of towners visting STL for the Urban League Conference). Opening for Musiq were Chrisette Michelle and local jazzman Lamar Harris.

2. In September, Nelly's Labor Day Weekend. Nelly brought Hollywood to the Lou again this year as he expanded the concept from one gala (like last year that was held at the Contemporary Art Musuem and was the No 1 Social OUTTOWN event of 2006) to three nites. Friday nite was for the hoodies at Society, Saturday nite was at the Boathouse where patrons must wear white that had actor Lorenz Tate in the building and the topper was his 2nd Annual Black and White Ball that brought in celebrities such as Jermaine Dupri, Ashanti, David Banner, Ruben Studdard and a host of local celebs from the TV and sports fields (Only downer was Janet was a no show this year). Err one was VIP from the sit down dinner to the free deserts and drinks all nite. They also had a photo booth for people to take their pics that was projected on the wall.



AND THE NO. 1 SOCIAL EVENT OF 2007 IS.................................................





THE ANNUAL URBAN LEAGUE CONFERENCE

In August, over 15, 000 folk from across the country and the ST particpated in the three day conference that featured various panels ranging from helath to eductaion. Although many were for a hefty fee, they also had a free career expo for the common folk that took place in the main hall. The highlighted events took place at the Ferrara Theatre where notable panelists participated including Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson.

As well as the Democratic Presidential "debate" (more like speeches)which included Sen. Barak Obama

The other highlighted event was the concert that was performed at the theatre by neo soul diva Erykah Badu and R&B legend Teena Marie.

OUT 307--TOP 10 STL SOCIALITES OF 2007

THE STL STARS WERE ON HAND ON THE TOWN. HERE ARE THE TOP 10 SOCIALITES THAT WERE HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE IN THE STL IN 2007.





HONORABLE MENTIONS: Maxine Elbert (seen right of pic on left) was instrumental in several events with her Maxxed Out production comapny inclduing Wine Down Wedensdays, the Annual Hollis Thomas Foundation Week , big girl comepition Thick Thursdays and Lyric Lounge at Laughs on the Landing AND



Ms. Keisha (pictured below with Stress Free's Mark Anthony Jones) who was everywhere at someones party from Sunday Night Shindig to her own organziation What's Ya Flava.

AND an honorable mention goes out to the stlonfire.com crew (Mister Daniel and Mr. Andrew) who made a splash with their local media website as well as hosting various parties (including the upcoming Rams Watch party at Kitchen K this Thuirday) and kicking it separately or as a team at different night spots.

10. Stress Free Fridays Mark Anthony Jones and Mario Wayne. Every week this social duo had a venue every Friday for those to enjoy a Happy Hour atmosphere. They also temed up with various organziations for events (ie. Industry Night at J Bucks) Although Jones was seen out more than his biz partner(who was holdin his own with the locally produced Ray Hills beer), the two no doubt made an impression on the STL night life scene.

9. Big Tah. This brother made his way into the social scene with his 3 Way Promotions with several events including the short lived Swimsuit and Boots and the showcase revue Jamboree and his mainstay, the female swimsuit competition Summer in the City. Not to mention going to various events in the STL on the VIP list. He will cop off the year with a Tour bus to different clubs during New Year's Eve.

8. Mo Spoon. This brother of his production company MPAC was instrumental in the STL social scene with his successful monthly EYE Candy model competition as well as colloborating with social event groups (ie. Red Carpet Wednesdays with the QB's) And he, reluctantly was one of the many StL stars who appeared at diverse functions of 2007.

7.Jimmelle. Model and event coordinator, this sexy model , who was No. 2 last year on the OUTTOWN POLL,. was out of pocket for a minute in 2007, but was visisble at key events including Nelly's Black and White Ball and TRAACES' fundraiser at Vin De Set. She also was an assistant to many events including R Sol's launch party and Casino Royale at the Loft. She also strutted her stuff at the STL Runway Show at Bevo Mills in November.

6. Slim New to the countdown, this brother who run Loose Cannon was involved a lot of behind the scenes events as well as front of the scenes events that packed in the hood stars of 2007. From the get-in-free-parties-with-a-20-dollar bill at the now defunct Kastle, being the advisor to Sunday Night Shindig and the Black Men Magazine Model Search, this brother did his thing in the STL. He also made waves with his Black Party this summer having three parties going on at the same time on both sides of the water. He will end the year with Fame/Fortune, two parties going on at the same time for New Year's Eve.

5.Treanna and Jamie Spencer. This party duo was err wheer at mostly all of the happening parties in 2007. They also teamed up (along with Cornell Boone) this year to form Last Sunday, a monthly networking event that traveled to different venues in the STL. Spencer alone was err where performing at different showcase venues including Got Lyrics, Jamboree and Cafe Soul. The duo now has a new group, ''ZODIAC CONNECTION'' a monthly function at Kitchen K where they cleberate ladies and their birthdays.

4. So Diverse (Lia, Jameela E and Deidria B. ) This girl power group made a splash this year with tehri monthly Flaunty Fusion and Neo Soul events that was held on the second Fridays at Panama Reds. Lia (seen in whiet shirt) alone was like err wherr at a plethora of events in the STL. Their partner Deidria (in blonde hair) left to go to the ATL later on the year but came back occasionally to So Divesre's evenst. The event that helped their popularity was their collaboration with Precision and FREE TIME for Forbidden that was held at J Bucks in November.

3.FREE TIME. This organziation made a big splash in 2007. From sponsoring comedy night at Laughs on the Landing, celebrating their 2 year anniversary at Drunken Fish (which rivaled Nellys Labor Day Weekend event at Society as far as attendance), its charitible consiousness, and colloborating with event groups like SYGU (the memorable Smokin Aces at Club Xes), this group definitely made its presence known in the STL. If you didnt see one member of the group (Roy Robinson Jr, Daryl Frierson or Adrian Saddler) with at least another member of the group, you knew something was wrong!

2. SYGU. From its networking parties at Murcury earlier in the year to the recent Mad Hatter event at Kemper Art Museum, SYGU (compromising of Eddie Hollman(in orange), Rahsad and darryl Gillespie), this group had at least one event every month (Their themed events TEESE and MAD HATTER were memorable events indeed) and colloborations (with FREE TIME for Smokin Aces at Club Xes) and also had a 30th B-day party for Hollman in his hometown in Chicago that brought many STLers Upnorth to celebrate with Hollman. Like, FREE TIME, the members attended events together. They also attended many events of other social organziations including Cafe Soul and 1st friday.





AND THE NO. 1 SOCIALITE OF 2007 IS.............................................

MOCHA

LATTE


From Jaunuary to December this sista was on the move in 2007. From hosting events (Jamboree, Testoscouture, Body Blast at Affirmation East, 1st Friday), coordinating events (Black Men Magazine Model Search), creating popular weekly events (Got Lyrics, the now defunct Sunday Night Shindig and My Drink and My Two Step), her own weekly column in the Evening Whirl (Coffee Talk) and attending almost every function that was goin down in 2007 (especially at Society), Latte, who was named No. 1 Socialite by OUTTOWN in 2006, was constantly on the grind.



AND IM SURE YAWL GOT A FLIER FROM HER IN YOUR HAND OR ON YOUR CAR!

Mocha with YOURS TRULY at SYGU's event at Copias in January.

MOCHA LATTE on the mike at the debut of her popular weekly event Sunday Night Shindig at Lucky's in July.

OUT 306--CELEBS ON THE TOWN IN STL IN 2007

THERE WERE MANY NATIONAL CELBS THAT CAME THROUGH THE CELEBS WHO CAME THROUGH THE STL FOR VARIOUS EVENTS FROM CONCERST TO SPECIAL APPREARNCES. HERE IS A TASTE OF WHICH CELBS CAME THROUGH IN THE 2007

EARLY IN THE YEAR......


Soul Food and Stomp the Yard star Darrin Henson drop by Joel King's Launch Party at 555 Building....former wrestler Diamond Dallas signed autographs at the Health Expo at Americas Center

Legendary crooner Johnny Mathis came through to perform at the Fox and newcomer singer/songwriter Anthony david performed at Club 747 in Feburary.

In March Yung Joc performed at Society

In April sexy actress Stacy Dash was in town to film the local flick, "Ghost Image"

Also in April, soul crooner Brian Mcknioght came through the Fox to give the ladies a touch of sexy.

In May, Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency model Marcus Foy co-hosted YOURS TRULY's fashion show Testocouture at Studio Altius.

In August several national celbrities came trhough to perform including actor/rapper Nick Cannon

Grammy Award winning singer Regina Belle also performed at this year's Expo.

And so did Gospel legend Dottie Peeples

Donnell Rawlings aka Ashy Larry was one of many comedians who kilt the stage at Laughs on the Landing.

Neo soul diva did her thang at the Urban league Confernce in August.

And so did R&B legend Teena Marie who also performed at the Pageant the previous night.

Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton was one of the many panelists that participated at the Urban league conference

Presidential hopeul Sen. Barak Obama particpated in the Democratic debate at the conference

And so did Sen. Hilary Clinton

And Sen. John Edwards.

Comedian Shang dropped by Laughs on the Landing later on in the year.

New jack soul singer Joe performed twice in the STL--as the opener for Brian McKnight at the Fox and at the 50 Million Pound Challenge in August at Union Station

Comedienne Dominique and comedian Joe Clair came through the Lou and brought on the funny at Laughs on the Landing (pictured is owner Dee Lee)

Although bred in the Missouri area, actor/comedian Cedric The Entertainer was one of the several STL to Hollywood stars that had parties in the Lou. This one was held at Dolce's in September for his annual bowling charity event

Comedian David Arnold--who perfiormed earlier in the year at the Loft for Jack and Jokes-- and comedienne/actress Kym Whitley dropped by Laughs on the Landing for side splitting comedy later on the year.

Dr. Ian came through the Lou with his 50 Million Pound Challenge tour at Union Station.

Tom Joyner Morning Show personality Jay Anthony Brown was the host of the 50 Million Pound Challenge

Actor Lorenz Tate dropped by during Nelly's Labor Day weekend festivties.

Nelly's Labor Day Wekeend was topped off with his 2nd Annual Black and White Ball with several guests including hit producer Jermaine Dupri

Nelly's main squeeze singer Ashanti also was at hand for the festivties

Rapper turned actor David Banner also came through (pictured with date Blu Bolden)

Singer Ruben Studdard was one of the entertainment guests at the Black and White Ball.

Rapper Krazie Bone dropped by Sunday Night Shindig at Lucky's in October.

Grammy award winning rapper Common(flanked by the Cafe Soul team) also dropped by for a concert at The Pageant in October (photo by indalou.com)

Sexy siren Beyonce dazzeld the STL crowd at Scott Trade Center with her Experience Tour
(as well as an early concert pyrotecnic malfunction that caused injiry to a couple of fans sitting in the front row)

Model/actress Eva Pigford help choose a model at one of Mo Spoons Eye candy parties in November at Society.

In Octyober Louisiana radio host Tony Brown and Marcus Jones (son to Jena 6's Mychael Bell) came through the STL during a function at 609 to talk about the Jena 6 Movement.

Grammy Award winning jazz//R&b legend Anita Baker came through to perform at the Fox in November

Actor/comedian Bill bellamy stopped by Laughs on the Landing, as well as Sunday Night Shindig, to sold out crowds(pictrued with Shindig creator Mocha Latte)
Photo by Jay Bailey .

Actress Niecey Nash picked up an award from the National Woman in the Arts Award at the Visionary Awrads at the Moto Museum in November.

As of this publishing, Grammy Award winning rapper/actor Ludacris was goin to be on hand for to host Chingy's album release party at Society this Friday.