Monday, February 18, 2008

OUT 340--STL TIBITZ AND MORE!

ITS HUMP DAY SO YOU KNOW THAT MEANS—ITS OUTTOWN TIME!


Herres whats happening in the area:

We had two incidents involving college campuses but with different outcomes in the Illinois area. On a regional tip was the shootings that
Happened at the Dekalb campus of Northern Illinois University and the gunman Steven Kazmierczak. The gunman shot 21 people, killing six, inside a lecture hall last Thursday.
The result is that police still do not have a theory as to why Kazmierczak opened fire on the crowded lecture hall. As recently as spring 2007, the gunman had been a graduate student in sociology at the DeKalb campus, Among the other unanswered questions are why Kazmierczak targeted that particular building and class and why he carried out the killings on Valentine's Day, Grady said. There were no clues in the note or package he sent to his former girlfriend shortly before the attack. Around 3 p.m. CT, last Thursday, the gunman walked out from behind a screen on the stage of the 200-seat Cole Hall and opened fire, NIU President John Peter told CNN. The gunman was armed with a shotgun and two handguns and was dressed in all black, DeKalb Police Chief Donald Grady said. "It started, and it stopped very quickly," Grady reportedly said.










Closer to home was a Southwestern Illinois College student, Steven Ellis, on the Belleville campus area faced charges after police said he threatened to shoot students on Friday at the Belleville campus. A day after the NIU shootings, Ellis approached another student and attempted to recruit him in a plan to shoot SWIC students in a plot similar to the shootings at Northern Illinois University the day before. Officials in the police department then called the sheriff's department, which immediately sent investigators to the campus to pick up Ellis for questioning, Johnson said. Investigators said they did not know whether Ellis was serious about his plans, but that they were taking the threat seriously. While investigators interviewed Ellis, other investigators searched Ellis' home and found nothing substantial in regards to a threat. Yet, if any weapons or plans were found, Ellis could face a stiffer felony charge that carries a possible penalty of up to 30 years in prison. Ellis remains in the St. Clair County Jail on $100,000 bail. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.

I think he should get life, cause he was planning to take the life others. That’s just me.



Oh and What us up with that snow thunderstorm that lasted 15minutes earlier in the week?


There were two tragedies that occurred later in the week that involved a St. Lousi policeman and a bellevilel girl. An off-duty St. Louis police officer, Lt. Robert Cooney died after falling off the roof of his home in south St. Louis., and was in cardiac arrest when emergency workers arrived this past Tuesday. The officer was taken to Barnes where he died from his injuries. Lt. Cooney was with the police department for 19 years.He is survived by his wife, a 13-year old daughter and a 10-year old son. Lt. Cooney's wife is a long-time employee at AG Edwards-Wachovia. Her co-workers set up a trust fund to help the children.You can contribute at: AG Edwards/Wachovia Corp. 10369 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131 Or you may call Karen Webb at (314)991-7848............................In regards to the Belleville girl, The Belleville Police Department says charges could be filed as early as today, Wednesday in the death of a 5-month-old baby. Police say they got a phone call Sunday night from someone in the 1100 block of Belle Valley Drive that the girl was not breathing. Officers found the baby girl on the living room floor. They revived the baby and took her to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. From there, she was airlifted to Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis. Investigators noticed the baby had bruising around her head and neck. They say the 5 month old died this past Monday from her injuries. Police say there were two adults home at the time of the incident: The child's mother and a friend. That friend has since been taken into custody. He has not yet been charged. OUTTOWN gives its prayers to the families of the victims................
Missouri Senator Clair McCaskill got some TV time on the HBo show, “Real Time with Bill Mahere” last weekend. Via satellite from St. Louis, Mccaskill talked about her controversial decision to campaign for and support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for prez. She was the only female state senator out of 16 who endorsed Barack. On the decision she said, “ It was a difficult decision. Life’s too short. After what Bush has done and setting the tone in the country, I decided not to play it politically safe and with some grading from my 18-year-old daughter. “ In regards to the importance of Missouri in deciding the presidency she said, “ We are a microcosm very much like the county. What happens in Missouri happens elsewhere. That’s why I chose Barack. He’s enthusiastic and will lighten the dark days of the past seven years .” She also talked about how it was to get bills passed as well as laws to end the Iraq war because of the constant filibusters from proponents of the war as well as Pres. Bush;s veto power which then she said, .” We must vote for Obama. He is a voice of change.” I applaud McCaskill for having the gonads to step out on faith and the fire (as well as following Oprah Winfrey’s footsteps) to go against the grain and support Barack. And if Missouri is any indication of the election, she made the right choice!











St. Louis superstar rapper Nelly will be co-hosting the upcoming Rip the Runway show that will be taped for BET-TV. He will co-host with actress Lauren London (“This Christmas”). Rip the Runway, which was executive produced by Diddy, will be taped today, February 21st and will premier on March 4th on BET. The show also will have two other St. Louis connections. Former St. Louis American fashion editor Keith Underwood will be taking care of behind the scenes as one of his clients actor/singer Terrell Carter will be feature das one of the celebrity models and St. Louis model/fashion designer Passion Brigg’s clothing line, Crystal Frazier Design will be one of the featured clothing lines in this year’s show. Briggs also modeled in previous rip the runway shows as well.








If yawl haven’t heard about now, but hotel heiress and party girl Paris Hilton will be coming through to the STL this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, she will do a Meet and Greet at the Macy’s located in South County from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. But you have to purchase an item at the store to meet her. You have to among the first 300 customers to make a qualifying purchase for their exclusive Can Can Paris Hilton fragrance gift collection to meet her and get an autographed pic of the popular socialite. To reserve a purchase, through Saturday by calling 314.892.0100 ext. 3465 or visiting theri Can Can counter. If you cant do the Can Can, then you can check her out later that night when she will host a party at Ameristar’s Home Nightclub in St. charles. For General Information call 636.940.4333 and for Reservations call 636.940.3707. I guess she is distracting herself from Hollywood for a minute especially after she found oiutteh Oscar folk did not grant her an invite to the ceremony this Sunday. Sources say she pitched a Valley girl fit when she wasn’t invited. But we’re willing t bet she will be at all the aftyerparties which will be , in her, world, totally hot.......................................... Speaking of parties, St. Louis native Kimora Lee Simmons is bringing her hit reality show “Life in the Fab Lane” to her hometown. Come March 14, St. Louis can be apart of her finale show, Fri. March 14 At the Steinberg Auditorium at Washington University (1 Brookings drive) at 11 am. And its FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Kimora will receive a Proclamation to the city and the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts will present Simmons the coveted Susan Block “Ripper”Award. For the VIPs, Budweiser Select will present Kimora Lee Simmons’Fabulocity. At nectar lounge. There, Simmons will launch St. Louis Fashion Week (March 25-30) with a red carpet soiree........................................Well, it looks like East St. Louis is on the verge of losing its only hospital as it was announced this week that the Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation expects to transfer from Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital by March 3rd its outpatient cardiac testing, mammography services and outpatient physical therapy. Those services will go to Touchette Regional Hospital in Centreville, Ill. A decision on that is expected in April. Hmmm, wonder what caused a fire to destroy an abandoned building in Brooklyn, Illinois that once housed the gentleman's club."Fantasy Land" building early today? Reports said that fire crews were able to get the fire out fairly quickly, but remained on the scene to put out hot spots. Well, for one, they weren’t gonna get the kind of hot spots that was once house dup in there, that’s for sure. LOL./







The Riverfront Times did an full expose on Vashon High School Coach Anthony Bonner last week on the ins and outs of his gig after the firing of veteran coach Floyd Irons in 2006 (Bonner by the way was coached by Irons when he was a student at Vashon in the mid 80s) . On Irons, Bonner said, “ he was once "great friends" with Irons, but that they have not spoken since he became coach.” He said that he hopes one day “his stance will change and we will get to talk. But I still admire and respect him, and will always be in his debt." If you haven’t checked out the article, go to
http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ and pull it up. …..As OUTTOWN reported last week, St. Louis American City Editor Alvin Reid made his tour of the radio stations in the ST. Louis area talking about his hometown Kirkwood and the devastation after the tragic killings of city officials. He was on Donnybrook last week, a week after the killings. Reid, who is a guest panelist when former Riverfront Times publisher Ray Hartmann is absent from the show, talked in a surprisingly subdued tone about the happenings and was optimistic in the healing process of the city. Reid said that he commend the media, especially at St. Louis American, for their coverage. He also talked about the email he received a few minutes before being on Donnybrook Your Turn with panelist Wendy Weiss the night of the shooting that he had a feeling that Thornton was the shooter, that he knew Thornton and in, his words, in regards to Thornton’s actions and antics at city hall meetings prior, “knew what was going on and took no step to try and do something about it.”


I hear that King of R&B Bobby Brown clowned at the after party at Nectar that doubled as his b-day party. OUTTOWN heard he danced all up in VIP and was doing his best in trying to rekindle is Every Little Step moves back in the day. OUTTOWN also heard that Brown did a trip dance, literally, at the concert last Friday at Scott Trade and was able to safe face and continue the show.







Congrats to SYGU group’s Eddie Hollman (PICTURED) who recently got engaged…..You can check out STL fitness model Fred Williams interview on his book cover shoot of the erotic novel ONE AINT ENOUGH Show Me St. Louis this Thurdday, Feb, 21 at 3 p.m. and Friday at 10:30- a.m. on Channel 5. the interview can also be seen at
http://www.ksdk.com/. After it airs this Thursday. Just click on Show me St. Louis button and check it out……STL rapper Vandalzym posted a plea on his FACEBOOK account in regards to his friend losing a camera at his album release party at Old Rock House last Sunday.


It read: Oh and everyone...CAMERA STOLEN!!! My homegirl Danielle Hunt camera got stolen last night at my event (why folks cant have anything I dont know) But real up, that isnt cool, so if you know the whereabouts of this camera, or even if you got it...please return it...we cool, no harm no foul, its just alot of memories on there she aint have time to save......on top of that...its a DIGITAL CAMERA... But yes...please return it! To reply to this message, follow the link below: To reply to this message, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/n/?inbox/readmessage.php&t=21324685143


Wordz to the Whys to the 2008 Image Awards…Why did Kirk Franklin didn’t get his cue to start performing at the beginning of the show? ……Why did Janet Jackson win over vets Ruby Dee and Loretta Devine for Best Supporting Actress in a Film…Why didn’t Ruby Dee mention her late husband Ossie Davis when she won the Lifetime Achievement Award? …...Why was wearing Aretha wearing that accesorized item around her shoulders blocking the view of the two men sitting next t her…..Why did the lead singer of Sounds of Blackness sound so much like a young Aretha during the tribute to Aretha….Why did host Dl Hughley rib Aretha for her comment on being the Queen?......Why did Romeo say why he had to read the teleprompter for the nominees while on stage with his father Master P?....Why did Tyler Perry go into his Madea voice when they played the music for him to get off stage?.....Why did India Arie say she boycotted the Grammys but not the Image Awards?.....Why was Pauelete Washington wearing a fright wig?.....Why did Denzel call the Oscar, “that other show.?.......Why did Wayne Brady do a shameless plug of his show So You know the Lyrics?....Why did Janet call Stevie Wonder her cousin?.....Why did Dl Hughley have a crazy look on his face when the camera caught him wondering when to cut in the Stevie Wonder tribute to end the show?





















IN THE M.I.S (MISISNG IN ACTION) FILE. Where is STL comedian Maurice G.








BLIND BITZ. What local socialite pulled up their shirt to expose their chest and abs at a popular night spot to a table of four after one of the females at the table requested this socialite to do it? Hint (The socialite is a muscle head and the night spot ‘s name has part of its name similar to the street its located on.)



EVENT-BITZ . STRESS FREE FRIDAYS, Friday, February 22, 2008> 5pm> > Posh (www.myspace.com/thenewposh)> 408 N. Euclid> St. Louis, Missouri 63108> 314-361-POSH> Central West End> > **EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED!> > The Organizers of Stress Free Fridays would like to> thank those that joined us last week at Studio Blu,> attendance was phenomenal and we had a fantastic> time...Kick-off your well deserved weekend with us> as AND Let's work together to keep the memory of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson alive—Johnnie was one of the FOUNDERS of Rock and Roll...Please support this worthy cause and meet the Producer and Creator of the Johnnie Be Good Documentary, KSDK NewsChannel 5 News Anchor, Art Holliday: Saturday, February 23, 2008 5pm Cathy's Cozy-Up Restaurant and Lounge 8428 Olive Boulevard University City, MO 63132, 314-995-5340 Art Holliday will debrief us as to why he is doing the documentary and then show a brief video clip...this fundraiser is to assist Art with expenses associated with the completion of this historicalDocumentary. If you have any questions, please reply to maj_826@yahoo.com



The Black Rep, the country’s largest and premier professional, African-American theatre company will be the first African American company and second theatre company to complete all ten plays in August Wilson’s epic dramatization of the African American experience and heritage in the twentieth century when it opens RADIO GOLF at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square in St. Louis, Missouri. The production runs through March 9. By popular demand The Black Rep will continue its Friday Rush Hour Nights special for their production of RADIO GOLF by August Wilson. No honking horns, road rage, or highway shut downs – just great theatre at a great price. On Friday, February 22 and 29 and March 7 and 14,, 2008, come to The Black Rep Box Office at Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square between 6 and 7 pm and pick up your ticket to Radio Golf for just 20 bucks – plus…enjoy complimentary cocktails from New Amsterdam Gin and appetizers from Jive Turkey Soul Food. For Details call 314-534-3810 or visit http://www.theblackrep.org/TICKETS: $20, For info please call (314) 534-3810....................




BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS AT FLO VALLEYAfrican American Heritage Celebration 2008 “My History, Your History, Our History”. St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley 3400 Pershall Road, St. Louis, MO 63135*Calendar of EventsFebruary 2008



Feb. 1 – 29 African American Art ShowPhysics Lab in Science/Math Bldg. room 252.Featuring artwork by Cbabi Bayoc, Aundrea Warren, Joel P.E. King, Mathew Schultz, & Jomo CheathamMon. – Fri. 10 am – 2:30 pm & Mon. – Thurs. 5 pm – 9 pm







Feb. 21 Chocolate and Jazz Concert Featuring Mae “Lady Jazz” Wheeler & Dr. Karla FryeMrs. Wheeler is known as a living legend and a jazz diva with over 40 years in musicStudent Center MPR 7 pm – 8:30 pm

T.E.A.M. Nitro presents Spoiled Rotten New Album Double Disc and concert Feb. 23 at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th Street “Hip Hop 101: Class is in Session” feat. Stan the Man. www.myspace.com/nitroowlious.







Elite Glass Oliver's B-Day Celebration, Feb. 22 atDolce, 200. N. Broadway. VIp $50 ($10 cover 10p.m.-3Am. Comp drinks and hors-d'oeurvres) Upscale Dress






Film Screening of "HairKutt" at the Vaughn CulturalCenter, Friday, February 22, 2008 at 7 PM - FreeAdmission - Limited Seating. For more information call 314.615.3624.þ


JOE LOUIS: AMERICA’S HERO…BETRAYED debuts SATURDAY,FEB. 23 (8:00-9:15 p.m. ET/9:00-10:15 p.m. PT) duringBlack History Month, exclusively on HBO.. Commentary from St. Louis natives Maya Angelou and Dick Gregory



Feb. 27 The Changing Faces of American PoliticsFeaturing a Panel Discussion about American Politics:”What about Obama, Hillary, & Huckabee?”Student Center Cafeteria 11amFeb. 28 Book signing by Dr. Joy LearyAuthor of “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome” will be here to do a meet and greetIR building 3rd Floor (Library) 1 p.m. – 2p.m.*Refreshments provided at each event. Call (314) 513-4291










All events are FREE and Open to the publicSponsored by SLCC-FV Campus LifeFor more info contact Laurencin Dunbar, Associate Professor of PhysicsSt. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley3400 Pershall Road St. Louis, MO 63135(314) 513-4056 office ...............................................
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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 . 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 LatteMOCHA CAN BOOK 3 PARTIES A WEEK ON THURSDAY NIGHTS ONLY HERE IS THE SCHEDULE..... FEB 21CHERICE TAYLOR BDAY PARTY OPEN FOR 2 MORE










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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 CITY... 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 more info on these events.








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IF YOU FEEL THAT MOCHA SHOULD WIN THE PROMOTER OF THE YEAR AWARD-PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY!! GO TO WWW.MYPSPACE.COM/TRAFFICMUSICAWARDS






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



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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/.





CHRIS ROCK Sunday, March 30 7:00 PM Live at Fox Theatre!Tickets on Sale Saturday, January 26 at 10 am!Reserved Tickets: *$45.50, *$55.50 and *$75.50*price does not include service charge





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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After Hours presents Nightlife Networking Feb 21 @ Posh - NO COVER!! (and every 3rd Thursday NO COVER. Join us for another laid back night as we give you the next edition of Nightlife Networking at: POSH 408 N. Euclid(Central West End) LIVE Jazz Band:Under the Influence8pm - 12pm.Doors open at 7, the night doesn't end until 1:30.Seating is limited... so don't meet us there, beat us there.................



LME PRESENTS BROWN SUGAR, Friday, Feb. 22 at Posh, 408 N Euclid, Dj Enoch on the 1s and 2s, 9 p.m. FREE ADMISSION and Jack Daniels Drink Specials all night. For more info 314-324-1934 or go to http://www.lme-stl.com/


A Colored Funeral written and directed byGREGORY S. CARRFebruary 22-23, 29 & March 1 at 8 pm ; February 24 & March 2 at 3 pmMain Theatre Mildred E. Bastian Center for the Performing Arts5600 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Open to the Public.Admission to this event is $4; $2 student and seniors;free with valid STLCC ID...........



SODIVERSE,PRECISION AND PROCEL ENT PRESENT FUNKY BLAZER AND JEANS SOIREE, Sat. Feb. 23 at J Bucks (Downtown); Attire Blazer and Jeans. DJ AJ on the 1s and 2s. For VIP info call For more info go to sodiverse@yahoo.com


Stray Dog Theatre presents "Night Mother" DIRECTED BY: GARY F. BELLFEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 15, 2008THURSDAY - SATURDAY AT 8 PM - SATURDAY 3/15 at 2 PM ONLY$18 FOR ADULTS / $15 FOR SENIORS & STUDENTS9 PERFORMANCES ATTOWER GROVE ABBEY2336 TENNESSEE AVE. / SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104For Tickets and InformationCALL: 314-865-1995
http://www.straydogtheatre.org/



LUSH presents a party Saturday, Feb. 29 with live go go dancers, dancers, cocktails, colored lights and 3 DJs. 8 ;30 pm to 9:30 p.m. private VIP party; 9 p.m. doors open to the public. To RSVP email by Feb. 27 to
lushbest@cheresseink.com




PRECISION PRESENTS PANACHE SAT 2.29.08 AT KYO....................


SYGU GROUP presents STYLE MANUAL : DESIGNER DENIM EDITION SAT 2.29.08 AT MIKE SHANNONS (DOWNTOWN), 620 Market. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 amSOUL STYLZ presents The ZODIAC CONNECTION Pisces & Aries Ladies Wearing All SHADES of Green & Gray FREE All Night. Guests come in Attire of Your Choice at J.BUCK'S RESTAURANT1000 CLARK AVE. SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008 9PM-2:30AM For more info call 314-588-0505




J-Maxx Promotions and ENT LLC presents Lovin the Skin I’m In 2008 Calendar Release Party and Model Search Sat. March 29. For more info, call 314.323.8774



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AUDITION-BITZStray Dog Theatre (
http://www.straydogtheatre.org/) is holding non-equity auditions for the 2008-2009 season.PlaysRegrets Only by Paul Rudnick opens September 11, 2008 and closes September 27, 2008. Audition Dates & TimesMonday March 3, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Audition Appts. / Callbacks 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMTuesday March 4, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Audition Appts. / Callbacks 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMSaturday March 8, 10:00 AM – Noon Audition Appts. / Callbacks 1:00 PM – 4:00PMInformation:Play auditions will be held in the upstairs studio.Prepare a 2-3 minute monologue or a cold-reading from the script (sides provided at the audition)


Provide one headshot & resume for play audition, and one headshot & resume for musical audition.All positions are paid.Stray Dog Theatre honors diversity and non-traditional casting practices.You may audition for plays and musicals on the same day of your audition.MusicalsPippin by Robert O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz opens October 23, 2008 and closes November 8, 2008.Songs For A New World by Jason Robert Brown opens February 12, 2009 and closes February 28, 2009.Casting authority: Jay V. Hall & David Horstman.



Audition LocationTower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104Musicals: Audition Dates & TimesMonday March 3, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Audition Appts. / Sing and act only.Tuesday March 4, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.All positions are paid.Stray Dog Theatre honors diversity and non-traditional casting practices.You may audition for plays and musicals on the same day of your audition.Call: (314) 865-1995 for audition appointment or more information.




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NEW: OPEN AUDITIONS forOPAL'S HUSBANDa comedy by JOHN PATRICKAuditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Parts are available for 2 men and 3 women. TOMORROW NIGHT!!! Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7pmACT II's production of Opal's Husband will be directed by R.D. Lippincott. The show will perform on April 18, 19, 20 25, 26, and 27. Audition forms and more info at
http://www.act2theater.com/. Audition form and more info at act2theater.com.

Auditions will be conducted at the St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Road, St. Peters, Missouri.

Audition Dates: Feb. 19 & 21
TIME: 7pm
LOCATION: St. Peters Community and Arts Center, 1035 St. Peters-Howell Road, St. Peters, Missouri
Performance Dates April 18, 19, 20 25, 26, and 27


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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. 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................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 Strategy for Saint Louis, Premium Product Placement, Exposure every day and every night at every event Our machine operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!!!! We will exceed your expectations!!!Contact us at 314-750-6806.................




ONGOING BITZ



The Black Rep's blog, Black Reppin. It can be found on its website, http://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 314.588.0505




Martini 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.NOTE: Martini Mondays will no longer be a weekly event. Martini Mondays will be featured on the 1st Monday of each month. The goal of Martin Mondays is to create a sexy atmosphere that allows the professionals and hard workers in our city a chance to network, relax, and listen to live music. With this goal in mine the premier of the ALL NEW MARTINI MONDAYS will be March 1, 2008.......................


NEW: Suite Soul Spot, 1st Tuesday of each Month at the Old Rock House, 1200 S 7th Blvd. 9 p.m. 314-588-0505.

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/




NEW: Power Stiletto Entertainment presents Power networking Wednesdays, beginning Wed. Jan. 30 5 pm-10 pm at the Lush Café and Lounge 3037 Olive St. For more info email powerstiletto@aol.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




NEW: The Virtual Lounge Expressions, A Christian based open mic every 1st Friday, Cookies jazz and More #20 AllenBlvd. Webster Groves, Mo. Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover $10. For more info go to http://www.thevirtualounge.net/




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




STL Events and R. Kirk of Precision presents Sexy Saturdays at AJ’s inside the Adam;s Mark Hotel on 4th and Chestnut, 9 p.m. -3 a.m. with DJ AJ. Ladies free til midnite and Guys $5. NOTE: Sexy Saturdays will be moving from AJ's TBA
Beginning Feb. 22, Precision presents Ladies Night once a month at 609 Lounge.




Check out Leannett Payne’’s CHOCOLATE 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.




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




If you want to get on Vanita Applebum'shot new entertainment newsletter, email her at
www.myspace.com/vanitaapplebum




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)401-0710Check 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 towww.myspace.com/jessicadada13


For all of your STL club event plans, AD SPACE andpics,go to

http://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.htmlor 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!









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