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Herre’s whats goin on in the STL


Thank ARTEGO for the findings of a 4-year-old boy who was found safe Tuesday shortly after police issued a SARAA alert. The boy allegedly had been taken about 4:30 p.m. by the estranged husband of a woman who was caring for the boy at Neecy's Nest Day Care Center at 1200 Ashford Drive. The man asked to borrow a car and she let him because he agreed to pick up medication for her, police said. He asked to take the boy with him even though he did not know the boy, and the woman agreed, police said. The man, 36, was arrested near the day care center about 9 p.m.


All this week has been nothing but crazy snow. Snow. Snow! The winter storm that brought a mix of ice, sleet and snow. (Damn that Groundhog!) Earlier this week, was the second ice storm iin less than two weeks.




What was going on with the mistaken identity of two men in East St Louis? From reports, Kenny Stainback was missing for roughly a week when his mother and stepfather called the East St. Louis police seeking an update on the investigation. They were horrified to hear over the phone that their son had been killed — and already buried by another family, under another name. East St. Louis police confirmed last Friday that Stainback was the victim of a homicide but that his body had been mistakenly identified as another man. The body was discovered Feb. 15 on a road near Wilford Place. Police said they had taken fingerprints from the body but that Frederick McWherter Sr. had told officers that the body was that of his son, Frederick McWherter Jr. Because of the apparent identification by McWherter Sr., they did not bother to check the fingerprints.Only after Frederick McWherter Jr. was reported to be alive did East St. Louis police run the fingerprints through the Illinois State Police database and get back the name Kenny Stainback...................Speaking of the East Side, Illinois State Rep Jay Hoffman says the state is ready to roll on the much delayed Mississippi Bridge project. He expects design work and land acquisition to start almost immediately on the four-lane span. The bridge agreement marks the end of negotiations between Missouri and Illinois officials over how to pay for a new crossing, which would alleviate congestion on the Poplar Street Bridge. The new bridge will be toll-free, financed by both states and the federal government. The crossing and its connectors are expected to cost $640 million.





STL native b-ball player and business entrepreneur Larry Hughes is now playin closer to home—sort of speak. He was traded to the Chicago Bulls this week from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Huughes played as a Bull last Sunday, marking his first action since being traded from the Cavaliers last Thursday. He finished with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes. I guess now that that he’s four hours away from the STL, he can travel closely to his biz ventures with the Skybox, a swanky bar located in Laclede’s landing, that he owns with STL rap star and childhood buddies Nelly and former STL Rams Marshall faulk, and the proposed indoor athletic complex near the Page Avenue extension that Nelly is also in biz partners on as well.

Speaking of STL native athletes, Cory Spinks will fight in front of a hometown crowd again when he defends his IBF junior middleweight title on March 27 at Scottrade Center. The fight is Spinks' mandatory defense against the IBF's top challenger, Verno Phillips, a 38-year-old journeyman from Belize who now fights out of Denver. Phillips has a record of 41-10-1, with 21 knockouts. Spinks is 36-4-0, with 11 knockouts. This will be Spinks' third fight in St. Louis in his past five, but his first since July 8, 2006, when he won his IBF title by decision from Roman Karmazin. His most recent fights have been in Kissimmee, Fla., and Memphis, Tenn. Spinks will do his training for the fight in St. Louis. There had been plans for this fight to be on the Roy Jones-Felix Trinidad undercard in January, but a deal was never finalized. STL Devon Alexander, also will be on the card. He recently won his first belt, the WBC Continental Americas junior welterweight title........................................ OUTTOWN hears that boxing promoter will be at Spinks' trainer/manager Kevin Cunningham's sports bar Knockouts in North County this Thursday........................................... Kirkwood Mayor Michael Swoboda progress has went from critical to serious to satisfactory, The mayor has been in the hospital since February 7th, when he was shot twice in the head at a City Council meeting.He still faces months of rehabilitation and recovery.


Where is Craig Ferguson?

Two St. Louis native did their thang on the national TV tip this week. First up was comedian actor Cedric The Entertainer who hosted the inaugural Bet Honors show last Friday that celebrated the contributions of African Americans in the fields of entertainment and politics Next up for Cedric is is untitled ABC comedy series Cedric the Entertainer portrays the man of the house who has to get used to his wife becoming the main breadwinner after her hobby turns into a multimillion-dollar venture. and To check out the action go to (http://www.bet.com/specials/tbh08/DCed/). On Sunday, model mogul Kimora Lee Simmons hosted the Oscar Red Carpet on E! with Debbie Debbie" Matenopoulos as as the fashion Police show that ran starting this past Monday. On August 5, 2007 her reality TV show premiered on Style Network. Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane chronicles her daily life and routine, along with her relationship with her two daughters Ming Lee and Aoki Lee Simmons. It now re-airs on E! Entertainment Television. Season two first aired in January 2008........................................East St. Louis native and Olympic champion Jackie Joyner Kersee was heard on the Tom Joyner Morning Radio Show Tuesday to talk about her taking a geneology ancestry test and the controversy over athletes and steroids. On the test, that she took through Dr. Henry Louis Gates, she said that her ancestry was from Sierre Leone and that "she didn’t know what she was getting into and that it was very deep and overwhelming” when it came to the results. On the steroid controversy she said that she was glad that it out in the open to discuss such matters and that she can talk to children who may feel they need to take steroids to enhance their careers.

Congrats are in store to three STL women who recently won awards. First up is Congresswoman Maxine Waters who won BET Honor Award for her contribution in public service Next up was Miss Cathy. Her tavern Cathy’s Cozy Up won Best New Tavern in the County Award at the Annual Tavern Awards held at the Imperial Palace. Third, Hoodstar Mocha Latte who won Promoter and Poet of the Year at the Traffic Awards at Orpheum Theatre.

Miss Cathy

Congrats are in store to three STL women who recently won awards. First up is Congresswoman Maxine Waters who won BET Honor Award for her contribution in public service Next up was Miss Cathy. Her tavern Cathy’s Cozy Up won Best New Tavern in the County Award at the Annual Tavern Awards held at the Imperial Palace. Third, Hoodstar Mocha Latte who won Promoter and Poet of the Year at the Traffic Awards at Orpheum Theatre.


Happy belated b-day to What's Ya Flava's Keisha Daniels who OUTTOWN heard kicked it last week in Phoenix to celebrate.

STL comedienne Brie Johnson was featured in this week in Vital Voice on her career as a stand up comic. To peep it out go to http://www.thevitalvoice.com/cgi-script/csArticles/articles/000022/002293.htm


STL model B Skye aka St. Lewis was eliminated on the second episode of Flava of Love 3………….Two STL socialites have moved from the area. One was former model Alvin Jackson who is now living in Indianapolis where he is q teacher and SOUL STYLZ Treanna whose job at Urban Outfitters moved her to Connecticut.







OUTTOWN gives its sympathies to Webster University student Dora McGrath who passed away this week.

IN THE M.I.A. FILE. What ever happened to singer/actress/socialite Tiffany B? M.I.A. FOUND Harris Stowe studnet prez Rebaud Chavoz Lucas who was seen at Home Nightclub recetly at the Paris Hilton event. last Saturday He said that his new gig git him traveling across the country. Oh and he told OUTTOWN that he is celebrating his b-day this Saturday at J-Bucks.

BLIND BITZ.What socialite was kicked out of a popular nightclub by security guys for rudely behavior? (Hint. This socialite is not African American and the nightclub is part of a bigger entertainment facility outside STL city )


EVENT-BITZ .

JBE Entertainment presents 2008 St. Louis DJ Technology Retreat and Cionvention Concert . Live performances by Jus Bleezy and Yo Gotti at Club Society, Wed. Feb. 27 hosted by DJ Kay Slay, Dj Kut and Craig Blac, 9 p.m. Doors Ladies Free til 11 p.m. Fo rmore info call 314.367.0466 or email justbleezy@gmail.com

STRESS FREE FRIDAYS, Friday, February 29, 2008--Leap Day!5pm, The Loft (http://www.theloftstl.com/) 3112 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63103314-225-2505Mid-Town St. Louis EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED AS YOU DO NOT WANTTO MISS THIS HISTORIC NIGHT! The Organizers of Stress Free Fridays would like to thank those that joined us last week at Posh, we had
a wonderful time...Kick-off your well deserved weekend with us as Stress Free Fridays teams up with Eye Candy and the Fundraiser Event for 58th District State Representative Candidate Sam Coleman for a joint venture at the hottest venue in Mid-Town, The Loft.



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, 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. 27 The Changing Faces of American PoliticsFeaturing a Panel Discussion about American Politics:”What about Obama, Hillary, & Huckabee?”Student Center Cafeteria 11am

Feb. 28 Book signing by Dr. Joy LearyAuthor of “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome” will be here to do a meet and greet, IR 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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MOCHA’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 . Ladies Free Admission and Drinks til Midnite. MOCHA LATTE'S PLATINUM PISCES BDAY BASH 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

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



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

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FOX FILES

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 chargeCeltic 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 28 @ 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.................

A Colored Funeral written and directed byGREGORY S. CARR February 29 & March 1 at 8 pm ; March 2 at 3 pm Main 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...........

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




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



Thurs. February 28 , Denise Thimes: Lady Sings the Blues 7:30 p.m. Southwest Illinois College BC MC Theatre, Tickets: $10.00 Don't miss a night of smooth Jazz featuring St. Louis' Denise Thimes. Her brilliant voice has been described as a perfect mix of Ella, Sassy, Lady Day, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Washington and Carmen. It's clear that Thimes is unquestionably one of the fastest rising stars in modern jazz. So much, in fact, that when Queen Elizabeth II made her highly publicized visit to the U.S. in May 2007, she hand selected Denise as the entertainment for her private dinner gala with the President and First Lady. Learn more about this amazing artist by visiting her website. Call 618. 222.5360 for more information on this event. Sponsored by SWIC Foundation, Black History Month Committee, Herstory, SWIC College Activities and Multicultural Student Services.



SYGU GROUP presents STYLE MANUAL : DESIGNER DENIM EDITION SAT 2.29.08 AT MIKE SHANNONS (DOWNTOWN), 620 Market. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 amRSVP to info@sygugroup.com for $5 before 10pm list!

The Black Rep will host an informal discussion with NobelPrize winning author Wole Soyinka on Saturday, March1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at The Grandel Theatre, 3610Grandel Square. The discussion will be moderated byRobert Henke, chair Performing Arts Department,Washington University. The event is FREE and open tothe public. Soyinka is the playwright of The Black Rep’s nextproduction, DEATH AND THE KING’S HORSEMAN, runningMarch 19 – April 13, 2008 at The Grandel Theatre. For Details call 314-534-3810 or visithttp://www.theblackrep.org/ WHEN: Saturday, March 1, 2008, 1:00p.m. WHERE: The Grandel Theatre, 3610Grandel Square...................................................................


SOUL 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 As of Tuesday, two of St. Louis Hottest promoters, Koncepts, LLC and Freetime, LLC have joined with SOUL STYLZ For more info call 314-588-0505..................................







EVENT SPOTLIGHT

ST. LOUIS FASHION WEEK March 25-30

Friday, March 14
ANHEUSER-BUSCH & WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PRESENT
KIMORA LEE SIMMONS' HOMECOMING
Be a part of the "Homecoming" episode of Kimora's E! Television and Style Network show, "Life In The Fab Lane." Join Kimora at Washington University as out city celebrates this global fashion icon with a "Kimora Day Proclamation" and the Washington University Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts honors her with the coveted Susan Block "Silver Ripper" award. Recogized as a role model and symbol of inspiration to young women in St. Louis and across the globe, Kimora joins Anheuser-Busch in establishing a scholarship that will help a deserving young woman fulfill her dream of pursuing a degree in fashion design from Washington University.

Time: 11 am (Open to the public)
Location: Steinberg Auditorium, Washington University campus
(One Brookings Drive)

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS & BABY PHAT AT MACY'S
Kimora, E! TV and the Style Network capture the fabulousness of St. Louis giving for the homecoming episode of "Life In The Fab Lane." Be one of the first 25 guests to bring a fabulous new toy to donate to charity and receive an autographed copy of Kimora's book, "Fabulosity." The first 100 guests who donate a new toy will receive a Kimora journal. All guests will receive a special Baby Phat gift.

Time: 4 pm (Open to the public)
Location: Macy's, St. Louis Galleria (Hwy 40 & Brentwood Blvd.)


VISIT STLOUISFASHIONWEEK.COM FOR A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.......................

Afriky Lolo presents its 5th Annual Dance Celebration The Goddess Zaouuli March 14, 15 at COCA, 524 Trinity March 14 at 8 p.m. and March 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. For ticket or more info 314.725.1824 ext. 124...............................

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-BITZ

Stray 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.



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, Old Rock House, 1200 S. &th St. Employee Appreciation w FREE til 9 p.m. with valid I.D. Admission is free til 7 p.m. $5 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and $10 after 10 p.m. To reserve a table, email Alice Prince at aliceprince@yahoo.com . Fr mro einfo go to http://www.stl-events.com/ or http://www.guccioonline.com/

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 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. Laceldes 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

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 atwww.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 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 towww.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.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 website where people can send their professional music videos and films to get exposed. Itis http://www.spitflix.com/.

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