OUT 314--STL-TIDBITZ

What's up OUTTOWN fans! Ma’atology here again for the 08 givin it to ya on Hump Back Day .

Cherre’s what’s up for this week.

I guess the hype is over (FOR NOW) of the Shutdown of parts of I-64. The first week of the 1-64/40 Highway Shutdown Commuters left early and followed alternate routes to help make their first full day of the first full workweek of the Interstate 64 closure run smoothly. With the exception of two early car accidents, traffic flowed smoothly during the morning commute Monday and motorists experienced the normal congestion. Rush time started and peaked between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m., an hour earlier than it did before the closure. The $535 million project will last two years, with one five-mile stretch of the interstate closed during 2008 and a second during 2009. The second section of highway to be closed will stretch from Kingshighway Boulevard to I-170.The goal is to replace aging bridges and roadways that date back as far as 70 years, MoDOT's spokeswoman Linda Wilson said. Of the 30 bridges along the route, about half have been deemed structurally deteriorated, she said. Eighty percent of the project's funding comes from the federal government, with the remainder coming from state transportation coffers. Well, we’ll see how smooth things get when emergencies start happening with police, fire and ambulances trying to get to and from accidents, incidents and medical issues. Hello???

Was it me or was it Springtime again earlier this week? This past Monday broke temp records. It got to a high of 67 degrees tied a record set in 1907. The normal average is 31 degrees, but it was short after the warm gusts of air from the South -- bringing the unseasonably warm weather--were expected to collide with a cold front, resulting in severe thunderstorms. followed by tornadoes across the Missouri area. In Phelps County, just south and west of Rolla, homes were leveled, barns destroyed and dozens of cattle were dead due to the storms. Me? I chilled in the storm shelter near the Water Geyser at my job. I wasn’t taking any chances for Mother nature to blow me away.

The smoking ban in Illinois public places went into effect Jan. 1 It's been nearly a week since a "no smoking ban" took effect in Illinois. Before the new law took effect, bar and restaurant owners feared it would snuff out some of their business. Paul Ventimiglie, owner of Tony's in Alton, says its still too soon to know what's going to happen to his business as a result of the new law. He says his restaurant and bar were very busy this weekend and everyone was talking about the new law. Ventimiglie believes ninety nine percent of his customers like the ban and say because of it they may to visit his restaurant much more often. But others destroyed some of his "no smoking” signs. So he believes some of his customers hate the new mandate from the state. He says the true test will come in about six months. Yeah, puff puff gone!

Locally in Illinois (Belleville to be exact) , two events that happened last weekend that came home—sort of speak and were TMP (TOO MUCH PLAYIN) moments …Last Saturday, a 15-year-old girl crashed a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe into the house of 58-year-old Ingrid K. Jordan, police said Monday at 2404 Antiquity Lane (PICTURED). After hitting a neighbor's 1992 Chevrolet Corsica, the Corsica hit the house. Jordan's body was found on her living room couch, St. Clair County Sheriff's Capt. Steve Johnson said, adding that "the impact of the vehicle did not affect the room she was found in." Investigation is now is whether Jordan died before or because of the crash. A 16-year-old girl was the only passenger in the car. They did not receive any injuries. As of this writing, The two teens were released to their parents Saturday after being questioned at the sheriff's office. The parents did not know the 15-year-old had taken the vehicle. She is being charged with driving without a valid driver's license, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operation of a vehicle without insurance (What’s tripped out about the story is the incident happened a few doors down from my house!) Then, Last Sunday, a man was shot by an unnamed Belleville police officer at the Belleville Quick Stop at 1258 Lebanon Ave. Police were responding to a report of a suspicious-looking black man who appeared to be armed (but the gun was a toy) . The 911 caller said the man looked like he was going to rob the store. When police arrived the man pulled what appeared to be a gun from his waist and raised his arm. The officer fired one round and hit the man. He successfully underwent surgery Sunday afternoon at an area hospital. (This event happened about 15 minutes away from my house!)

Speaking of houses, St. Louis native, Missouri House Rep and Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee in Washington, D.C. Lacy Clay (PICTURED) will be on the House Oversight Committee panel on the Sen. George Mitchell’s report of Cy-Young winner Roger Clemens and 85 other players allegedly involved in abuse of performance-enhancing drugs, and baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. The hearing will take place on Jan. 16. Lacy was also part of the house oversight committee on the same issue in April 2005 when former St. Louis Cards Mark McGwire testified on the same matter.

You got your sold out Hannah Montana ticket yet for her show Jan 16 at Scott Trade Center? If you did, you must have either got it from a scalper or tried to get in with the lawsuits against the scalpers who got them and jacked the prices up through her fan club and resulting in a settlement resulting in and more tickets released. The January 15th concert was added on to the tour after the first St. Louis concert (and every other concert on the tour) sold out almost immediately after tickets went on sale. I wonder if hype like this would have been on a Thats So Raven concert? Hmmm.

Is Nelly a baby-daddy? According to MediaTakeOut.com he is. A few months ago the gossip site reported that an Atlanta woman was claiming to be pregnant with rapper Nelly's baby. Well the site is reporting that the woman has given birth.The woman, a former exotic dancer who has asked to remain anonymous, gave birth to a seven pound boy at a Georgia hospital last Sunday evening. MediaTakeOut also reported that both the child, who's named Rashaan, and his mother are doing fine. So far, Nelly has not yet visited the newborn. Well, hmm, it makes you wonder if the lyrics from Nelly's single, "Wadsyaname" a true story about hittin the skins with a female while on layover waiting on a flight. Gotta check the song out again. LOL

Last Friday, I checked out my youngest nephew, 10-year-old Tyrek Stewart’s(SEEN WITH BALL) b-ball game that is sponsored by the YMCA. He played the game against a team sponsored by Allsup at Southwest Illinois College . Although hi steam lost 37-34, it was a noble effort (yet some of the parents in the crowd were akin like it was the NBA). He plays point guard.

Later that Friday, I had drinks with my tax man Joshua Beeks to discuss my taxes at Reggie’s across from the Fox Theatre (I also had a gourmet burger that was deeeee-lishous!), Later on, I checked out Stress Free Fridays, that was held at the newly constructed Sub Zero Bar and Restaurant in the Central West End. They have added an additional space and downstairs they have a private VIP area of about four rooms for private affairs which comprised of TVs (one room has a TV where you can se e the action upstairs).

Last Saturday, me and two of my buddies checked out two venues that were my first time attending. The first was Lester’s a restaurant and bar in Ladue. One of the buddies was aspiring model Fred Williams (IN PIC--thanks MAJ for the cell cam pic ). Me, Fred and MAJ were there to check out the NFL Playoff game of Pittsburgh vs. Jacksonville and to taste these lemon peppered wings that MAJ said was off the chain. Well, I am here to say, they are. I ate about 10 of them and they came off the bone after I sucked the meat off of them. After I finished them, I did a Florida Evans and said, “Good….good…GOOOOOOOODAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! and had my buddies as well as the clients around us cracking up ( I am also still hitting my chest from the Yaeger bombs a Steelers fan bought allo fus when his team lost! LOL) . Later on, we checked out a bar called Peppertitties, ooops, I mean, Peppertinni’s in chesterfield to check out veteran singer and former namesake club owner, Gene Lynn. We were there and had a helluva chattin it up with the barflys , naming that tune with them and drinking 2 bottles of Cordon Negro Brut (bka Black Bottle Bubbly)one bought by us and one bought by one of the barflys). So to the STL stars, if you wanna change of pace from the usual club scene and crowd, check out these two spots and tell em you heard about them through OUTTOWN!

Last weekend, I got word from a source that former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield was in the STL last weekend partying it up at Lush on Washington with a buddy. He was in the STL for an undisclosed event. I didn’t get the event that was going on, but I hear he made an impression on the clientele at Lush (my source even took a cell phone pic of the boxing champ). Maybe he was goin to check out Cory Spinks’ trainer Kevin Cunningham on training him for a comeback? Uh, maybe not.

Former St. Louis American fashion editor Keith Underwood (PIC ON RIGHT) will be St. Louis next weekend for the King Dream Conference Jan. 18-21 (SEE EVENT-TIDBITZ FOR MORE INFO). He will be assisting event celebrity guest Lamann Rucker (PIC ON UPPER RIGHT), one of his clients of his PR firm, UMA Worldwide. Rucker is the co-star of the hit film, "Why Did I Get Married." Last Comic Standing" finalist and St. Louis native Lavelle Crawford is also scheduled to appear.……......................St. Louis native Derrick Johnson has to go back to lifting weights. Johnson, who recently won the American Open Weightlifting competition in Birmingham in the 62KG division, has to compete again in Peru March 16 in a competition that got him to the Birmingham event. Johnson said that there were several American athletes who tested positive for steroids and were disqualified. Thus, Johnson and several lifters who did NOT inject the growth hormone, have to compete again to fill the empty slots. After that, hopefully Johnson will set foot to the Olympic Trials May 16-17 in Atlanta, Ga. Then it will be off to Beijing in the summer. Good luck to ya!...................................Happy belated b-day to 1st Friday co-creator Fred Finley……

……………..And lastly, although Presidential hopeful, Illinois Senator Barak Obama came in second in the New Hampshire primaries this past Tuesday, Obama is making strides for his nomination in the candidacy. Last Tuesday, he made history becoming the first African American to win a caucus. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Mr. Obama had 37.6 percent of the delegate support, Mr. John Edwards 29.8 percent and Mrs.Hilary Clinton had 29.5 percent. Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico was fourth, at 2.11 percent…………………..

On a side note, St. Louis American City editor Alvin Reid was on The Paul Harris Show on KMOX soon after Obama won the Iowa Caucus. Speaking on Obama, Reid said “He (Obama) is a viable candidate, but I am not convinced he can be President. (Reid also said that he endorsed Presidential hopeful Senator John Edwards). Well, Mr. Reid., we’ll see what happens.


MIA FILE. Where is STL singer and former 2004 American Idol contestant Pierre?


BLIND BITZ. Which mover and shaker is laying low these days supposedly from dodging folk they owe? (Hint. This mover and shaker coordinated events on a regular basis and in this decade some people “voted” for this person.)

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THE “TWOO”( THIS WEEK ON OUTTOWN) FILE--2007
STL would have found out whether the St. Louis Public School Board will be taken over by a three-member State Government panel…The preliminary construction of I-64 and 170 gave people a preview of the total shutdown of 1-64 this Spring….. Former St. Louis Cards short stop and Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith published his own kids book called, “Hello Fredbird”………Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill and House Rep William Bill Clay were sworn in in Washington DC………….. St. Louis based actor/comedian Cedric The Entertainer’s flick ” Codename: Cleaner” bombed at the Box Office debuting in 12th place and bowed to $4.2 million….The Black Rep debuted its 30th season with “Ain’t Misbehavin…… GOOD HOOKED ON HEALTH EXPO was held at the America’s Center……….. Club Rio’s monthly Crunk Sundays event showcasing designers (like Navish) and hip-hop acts from the STL to bridge the gap between the STL and East St. Louis took place……Jamie Foxx and Fantasia performed at the Fox and the supposed After Party was to be at the Loft . Foxx and fantasia were no shows….Former Dee Lee Morning Show personality/comic Jessie Taylor returned to the radio behind the boards at Hallelujah 1600 and he told OUTTOWN of his upcoming nuptials with longtime girlfriend Ms Bridgette in July.

EVENT-IDBITZ. The Black Rep will open its 31st mainstage season on January 2, 2008 at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 GrandelSquare with a one of Shakespeare’s four great tragedies, Othello. Othello runs from January 2 –February 3, 2008. Subscriptions for all five shows range from $140 to $218.75 and are on sale now. ThreePlay subscriptions are $105 and are good for any show best available seat. Single tickets range from $33 to$43. Both Three Play Subscriptions and single tickets go 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” program this season where young people ages 8 -18 will be admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket on Thursday evenings and at all Saturday matinee performances. Limit one child per adult. To reserve your seat please call (314) 534-3810 or visit http://www.theblackrep.org/.


STESS FREE FRIDAYS, > Friday, January 11, 2008> 5pm> > Binions...EAT DRINK SOCIALIZE (http://www.binionsstl.com/)> 5917 Delmar (between Hamilton and Hodiamont)> St. Louis, Missouri > 314-721-5885



EVENT SPOTLIGHT

The King Dream Committee presents its 3rd Annual The King Dream Conference, Jan. 18-21. For more details and info go to www.kingdreamconference.com

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COUTURE by Soul Stylz, Fashion Event January 28, 2008. at Mihalis Chophouse, 1603 McCausland. For more info go to www.mihalischophouse.com To log on for free email pass to event go to www.myspace.com/soulstylz

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MOCHA LATTE'S CORNER

GOT Lyrics hosted by Mocha Latte’ every Wednesday night is back on track. Got Lyrics is held 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 poets and $5.00 for audience. Members of the press are welcome and encouraged to attend opening night.

My Drink N My Two Step Thursdays at Dante's hosted byMocha LAtte and DJ Metti Metti. Ladies Free Admission and Drinks til Midnite. Birthday parties and VIP available. FREE B-Day parties all in January/Feb, which include cake, balloons, FREE female guests with unlimited drinks before midnite and their male guests are only $5 before 11:30 p.m. B-day person gets a free bottle of champagne. You must reserve space with Mocha Latte

MOCHA CAN BOOK 3 PARTIES A WEEK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY HERE IS THE SCHEDULE.....

FOUR BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR THIS WEEK JANUARY 10TH: BAM, JERROD, MERCEDES, MIKE BULLARD ALREADY BOOKED

JANUARY 17TH PARTIES ARE THREADED ELEPHANT CLOTHING COMPANY LAUNCH PARTYAND TRIFE TRIZZLE OF DERRTY ENT BIRTHDAY-ONE SPACE AVAILABLE

JANUARY 24TH BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR TAMICKA AND JESSICA ONE SPACE AVAILABLE

JANUARY 31 BIRTHDAY PARTYBOOKED FOR ALI MOSEIA- STILL OPEN FOR ONE PARTY

FEB 7 OPEN SPACES

FEB 14 OPEN SPACES

FEB 21CHERICE TAYLOR BDAY PARTY OPEN FOR 2 MORE

FEB 28TH MOCHA LATTE'S PLATINUM PISCES BDAY BASH ANY THURSDAY EXCEPT FOR FEB 28TH THATS MOCHA LATTE'S 36th B_DAY PLATINUM PISCES BIRTHDAY PARTY WHERE SHE IS INVITING THE WHOLE CITY8 WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO HER BIRTHDAY PARTY... MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FEBRUARY 28TH@ DANTE'S ON OLIVE ...GET YOUR OUTFITS TODAY!!! FOR MORE INFO Please contact Mocha Latte at 314-646-9917 for moreinfo on these events.

Pick up an Evening Whirl and check out Mocha Latte’s column 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/TRAFFICMUSICAWARDSTHANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!LOVE MOCHA LATTE'

For more info on these events, contact Miss Latte at 314.646.9917 or sgalvin26@yahoo.com

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FOX FILES

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 http://www.metrotix.com/.

TIME AFTER TIME Celebrating the American SongbookMarch 27-30Thursday-Friday, 8pm; Saturday, 5pm & 9pm; Sunday, 2pmTickets are $50 & $40 and go on-sale March 8 at 10 a.m.Tickets are available through MetroTix at any outlet or by phone at 314-534-1111 or online at metrotix.com. The Savoy Room at The Sheldon3648 Washington Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63108Award winning Cabaret and concert artists, KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler have created a dozen different shows heralding the greatest composers and lyricists of the American Songbook – George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim and Richard Rodgers – to name just a few. “Time After Time” is an exuberant and stylish celebration of the American Songbook.

Back by popular demand for FOUR fabulous shows! RAIN: The Beatles Experience - A Tribute to the Beatles, is the most renowned Beatles tribute in the world. There are other tribute acts who respectfully attempt to replicate a subset of the Beatles music, but only RAIN can perform the full range of the Beatles discography live onstage. No other rendition of the Fab Four's music comes close to this level of performance; from the early days of their appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, through the Sgt. Pepper era and on to the Abbey Road years, RAIN's performance captures it all flawlessly. Presented by Fox Concerts.


People Magazine declared her new album – The Real Thing¬ – “The sexiest album of 2007” and it also earned her three Grammy nominations including Best R&B Album, Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Hate On Me” and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for “Daydreamin’” featuring Lupe Fiasco. JILL SCOTT, THE REAL THING TOUR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 AT 7:30PM Fabulous Fox Theatre $58 * $48 * $37 Tickets go on sale this Saturday, January 12 at 10am! Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office, MetroTix outlets or by calling 314-534-1111. Order tickets online at http://www.metrotix.com/.

Celtic Woman, March 28-29Friday & Saturday, 8p.m.Prices and on-sale date to be announced. Celtic Woman features the very special talents of four Irish female vocalists and a very exciting fiddle player. Together, the women create a wonderful musical experience that presents the unique voices and styles of each as soloists, as well as the group as an ensemble.

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The Toast of Soulard Wine Taste is January 18th 2008.Taking place at the Mad Art Gallery and The Lemp Grand Hall, several Missouri’s Wineries and National Brands will be on hand to sample to you some of the best wines around. Four of Soulard’s great restaurants will be sampling their culinary delights while you take part in a great wine experience. TKO Dj will be providing entertainment at the Lemp Grand Hall so we can dance the Night Away.If you have been to this event, you know it’s a great time.$25 in advance$30 at the doorMore information is available at http://www.stlmardigras.org/...................................
Café Soul,8 p.m., Fri. Jan. 19 Lucas House, 1220 Allen Ave (between Allen and Gravois. For tickets and more info call 314.621.6565........................................

Creative Works invites you to participate as a vendor in the official launching of our newest business venture THE SPACE on February 2, 2008 at 320-24 Vandeventer St. Louis, MO 63108. Come join us for a full day of networking, showcasing, and entertainment, as we present the newest addition of JPEK.THE SPACE nearly a 2,000 sq ft venue is now available for small theatrical presentations, parties, meetings, receptions, art exhibitions and more. THE SPACE is a quaint, yet sassy venue, that offers the right appeal but minus the price. “We create THE SPACE for you”. THE SPACE has grown from a capacity of 45 to a capacity of one hundred twenty five guests. (Not including standing room.)For more info call 314.494.5976


HELP-BITZ.

Kobalt Books has just inked a movie-production dealwith Factor Media Group/Applecrate Films/OmniquestMedia to develop the true life story of Rev. BurtonBarr Jr. and his autobiography, “The HoodlumPreacher”, into a feature film. The publisher, KobaltBooks, is currently looking to raise development fundsfor this film. Potential investors will come on asmanaging members of the company thatproduces thefilm.For More Investment Info, Contact:Cedric Mixon at 314-503-5462........................................Shante LIFE Davis is offering tutoring services forthe youth for grades 1-12. If you are aware of anyonewho is in need of some extra educational support,please feel free to contact her or give them hercontact information. Shante "LIFE" Davis(314)418-9803................STL rapper/producer J-Kwon-has a new label deal and we are looking for someinterns to work on the new label HOOD HOP MUSICgraphicdesigners street team female street team club streetteam models internet teams (e-blasting,bloggers,writers)We are looking for the best. So instead ofjust grabbing the person that says they are the best,we are looking for people to SHOW us they are the bestat what they do. The bread-winners will be put onpayroll with a permanent job with the company. If youthink you will be the next hottest publicist, model,A&R, sponsorship writer, whatever it is that you do,then get at us! If you can do mixtape covers, adcovers, posters, willing to do street team work and beapart of this new label contact me directly at kanecc@tmail.com…………………………..Joel P. E. King, owner of JPEK CreativeWorks LLC and The Space, wants to make an offer tothose of you who are in search for party and eventspace. SAVE BIG on all three room rentals before Jan.1, 2008. Close to 2,000 square feet of available spacefor your next event, wedding party, baby shower, artexhibition and more. Here at The Space, you willacquire elegance, convenience and wonderfulhospitality. The Space located at 320-24 N.Vandeventer (off Lindell Blvd. in SLU area) Contact:314.494.5976 or 314.494.9095................ATTENTIONRECORD LABELS Contact STL PROMOTIONS at stlpromotionsteam@gmail.comSaint Louis has a new STREET TEAM. Saint Louis has anew STREET TEAM. STL Promotions Professional Staff ,On time reporting with Pictures Electronic Marketing:E-Cards, E-Blast, Website Presence, Guerilla MarketingTechniques, Service Street, Radio, College, andMixtape DJs, Special Events, Telephone Conferences,Retail, Market Visits, Professional Marketing Strategyfor Saint Louis, Premium Product Placement, Exposureevery day and every night at every event Our machineoperates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!!!! We willexceed your expectations!!!Contact us at 314-750-6806.................

ONGOING BITZ

NEW: The Black Rep just lanched its new blog, Black Reppin. It can be found on its website, www.theblackrep.org, or directly at http://theblackrep.blogspot.com. As with other blogs, readers are invited to join the conversation..............

Every Monday night the Old Rock House, 1200 S 7th St, St. Louis. 314. 588.0505 Music by DJ TrackStar Spinning Hip Hop and Soul. No Cover Charge. Three levels. For more info call 314.588.0505Martini Mondays at AJ’s, 5 p.m., Free Happy Hour FreeFood Live Band: The party will roll through the nightuntil 3am with Charlie Chan or DJ Cuddy on the 1's and2's............

GQ’s Ent and TCP presents Red Carpet Wednesdays withNFL and NBA stars at Savor, 4356 Lindell 9 p.m. to 3.am every Wednesday Ladies free w/canned good music byDJ Charlie Chan and hosted by 100.3 The Beat’s Kikithe 1st Lady For more info call 314.385.0455

J’var, JE and Maxxed Out Entertainment Present Lyric Lounge every Wednesday @ Laughs on theLanding, 801 N. 2nd Street Featuring Poets, R&B, NeoSoul, Jazz and Funk artist weekly……Singers and poetryslam enthusiast gather weekly to present a uniqueblend of spoken word poetry and music from local andnot so local artist…….Doors open @ 8 show starts @9…..$100 weekly cash prize to the hottestlyricist….live band …..door prizes….giveaways…….allfor only $5 at the door For more info, call 314.241.5233 or go to http://www.laughsonthelanding.com/

"One Mic" hosted by MK Stallings every Thursday night.One Mic features Live Funk - Jazz Performed by theSoul Thump Chronicles every Thursday Night from 7:00pm- midnight.Cover charge is $5 and the doors open at5:00pm. Join us at Filterbar located at 309-13 Belt @Pershing, you will not be disappointed! For moredetails or reservations call 314-361-5277or visit usonline at http://www.troystl.com/

Roc-a- Star presents Refreshin with DJ NeedlesThursdays at Xes behind the Drunken Fish, 612. N. 2ndSt. Lacelded landing. Ladies FREE til 11 p.m.Urban Causal Fridays hosted by Bishop V-luv, HappyHour at Spruills, 1101 N. Jefferson. Free from6p.m.-9p.m. (2 for 1) Free food 9 p.m.-11p.m. Drinkspecials until midnite. Party 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Ladies free til 11 p.m. for more info call 314.574.9601 or314.625.4595 or go to www.myspace.com/URBANCASUALFRIDAYS

Tuff On Paper ENT presents Network and ShowcaseSaturdays every first Saturday of each month and LoveYourself Saturdays every third Saturday of each month,9.m.--until at the Spyglass, 255 Union at Lindell $5at the door. first 50 Ladies Free until 11 p.m. First25 ladies get a free drink. 21 and older. Grown andsexy attire. For showcase info hit up www.myspace.com/tuffonpaper.com or call 314.443.5001

NEW: STL Events and R. Kirk of Precision presents Sexy Saturdays at AJ’s inside eteh Adam;s Amrk Hotel on 4th and Chestnut, 9 p.m. -3 a.m. with DJ AJ. Ladies free til midnite and Guys $5.

Check out Leannett Payne’’s CHOCLOLATE BLOG by emailing her at Leannettpayne@yahoo.com!

UC ME Radio with Murphy lee, Kyjuan and comedian Darius Bradford, 6 p.m. Sundays on 100.3 The Beat.

GQ’s ENT presents Seductive Sundays with NFL stars at Savor, 4356 Lindell 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Upscale attire Ladies Free with a canned good. For more info call314.385.0455

Bosley and Associates Traffic Law Centers .Suspensions, Speeding. Revocations. DWI. PointProblems. Accidents. Frison ‘s Flea Market, 7025 St.Charles Rock Rd., Fri-Sunday 9 am-5 p.m. or Big TopFlea Market, 367 Chambers Road. For more info, call314.621.1744

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Majic 104.9's BJ the DJ is personally inviting you tothe Saturday to a straight up Old School Party...no limitation...no limitation! The house party will belive at the new Broadway Nite Club on New Hallsferryand West Florissant! AND at the new Knockouts! Formore info contact Gina Foster at 314.712.1083 or go to http://www.divaeventplanning.com/

Check out Lisa Rose hot blogsite on Strong PositiveBlack Sisters at http://www.positivesisters.blogspot.com/ or go to her my space page at www.myspace.com/lisarose08

Check out blog http://www.sistersnineties.blogspot.com/for local literary group Sister’s Nineties Afrocentric literaryactivities for the family and youngsters.

Check out Lachrisa Crenshaw’s spa products at http://www.warmspirit.org/

or call her at (314)401-0710

Check out Diversity Gallery, for all of your naturalhair and beauty needs as well its café located at 6150Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar loop. For more info call314.721.3361 or email at diversitygallery@netzero.net

For body painting, makeup, face painting wigs andother special effects, contact Jessica Dana at http://www.jessicadana.com/ or go to

www.myspace.com/jessicadada13

For all of your STL club event plans, AD SPACE andpics,go tohttp://www.stlouis-online.com/,http://www.indalou.com/ or http://www.stlonfire.com/

Check out STLdee-jay Enoch online with his own radioplaylist.The Flow: Music Lounge. Peep it out at http://www.flowink.com/player-popup.html

or go to his myspace page www.myspace/enochisreal.

For all your STL hip-hop info needs, go to http://www.stlhiphop.com/!

Peep out Marquita Parker's entertainment blog http://mvparker.bravejournal.com/

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

Well that will be it,. Thanks all for your comments and keep em comin. Hit me up at maatspear@yahoo.com for pub or info you want on OUTTOWN.

AND remember OUTTOWN is published every Wednesday!