OUT 355--STL-TIDBITZ AND MORE!

Sup OUTTOWNERS. I am back from my Spring Break. So much has happened while I was away from Spring Forward, Palm Sunday and St. Pats Day and Illinois Senator and pres. Hopeful Barak Obama moving speech to quell the contoervsy of his Chi-town pastor Jeremiah Wright’s epitaths on race in America.


There's so much to get to, so lets get to it.

The first big news item is the rain. The rain,. The rain!. Flooding forced hundreds of people to flee their homes and closed scores of roads this Wednesday across the nation's midsection as a storm system linked to nine deaths poured as much as a foot of rain on the region. The National Weather Service posted flood and flash flood warnings from Texas to Pennsylvania on Wednesday, and evacuations were under way in parts of Missouri, Arkansas and Ohio.Locally, About 4 inches of rain had fallen in most parts of the metro-east area, according to the National Weather Service. The rain is expected to taper off today making room for the mostly sunny skies and a high of 58 degrees tomorrow, Thursday. Steady rainfall that brought nearly four inches of rain to the metro-east was causing some problems tonight with flooding on roads in East St. Louis. And as of this writing there was an emergency evacuation notice to those living in parts of North County where the Meremac River was about to crest this week......................................................




St. Louis native/ model mogul Kimora Lee Simmons (PICTURED WITH WASH U PROFESSOR JEIGH SINGLETON--Photo by Erica M. Brooks (Business Pluss++, Owner/Freelance Photographer) came to her hometown last weekend to be honored and lunch St. Louis fashion Week(as well as to tape the Homecoming episode of her reality show Kimora: Life in the Fab lane) . She was honored with the Key to the City, a Proclamation,. Susan Brock Ripper Award, money to her scholarship at Washington University, appeared at Macys at the Galleria and a private launch party at Lumen as a launch itself for St. Louis fashion Week produced by ALIVE Magazine. She also brought her two beautiful kids, her assistant and her publicist with her to mostly all the events (the kids were not at the party). Oh and her new beau actor Djimon Honsou did not attend. For more scoop go to OUT 352 and OUT 353


IN SOME OLDER NEWZ:

Cards Team president Mark Lamping left the Cardinals to oversee construction and operations of the new stadium for the NFL's New York Giants and Jets at the Meadowlands in New Jersey.Lamping was replaced by Bill DeWitt III, the 40-year-old son of Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. DeWitt officially takes over on April 2 - two days after the Cardinals open the season at home against defending The move comes months after the Cardinals parted ways with longtime general manager Walt Jocketty, who was replaced by 38-year-old John Mozeliak. The move was rumored to have been due to the ill-fated ballpark Village project that he spearheaded that was supposed to be up and running……….Speaking of the ballpark Village, despite a breakdown in negotiations with the project's main tenant, Centene Corporation, newly appointed St. Louis Cardinals Team President Bill Dewitt III says that the Ball Park Village development will go forward. Without mentioning specifics, everyone involved in the Centene negotiations has said that deal will happen, or not, sometime over the next two weeks.. The team had hoped to have the first phase of construction complete by the 2009 All Star game in St. Louis.
The lawyer for a Forsyth County teenager accused of stealing a tip jar from a Missouri Starbucks then running over and killing a customer who chased him into the parking lot told a St. Louis television station that he does not believe his client ran over the man.Aaron Poisson, 19, of Cumming, is being held in the St. Louis County Jail, charged with involuntary manslaughter, theft and leaving the scene of an accident in the March 3 death of 54-year-old Roger Kruetz outside a Starbucks in the St. Louis suburb of Crestwood.

A Belleville man was charged Thursday with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 96-year-old Ruby Coney over a piggy bank filled with less than $1 in change. The suspect, Art K. McCray, was arrested about 11 a.m. Thursday and was being held in the St. Clair County Jail. Bail was set at $2 million. Coney was stabbed to death in January 2007 at her home in the 700 block of South 47th Street in Centreville. Illinois State Police Master Sgt. James Morrisey said she was "a victim of a burglary that went seriously wrong." He said there was no indication the suspect knew the victim.......................... Two Millstadt construction workers died a week and half ago in a dirt and clay trench that collapsed around them at a sewage treatment plant in southern Illinois. Rescue crews dug for hours, mostly by hand, to reach the two men in the trench that was 8 to 10 feet deep, said Brian Donley, a deputy chief for the St. Clair Special Emergency Services. Special equipment was used to support the trench, allowing crews to enter it, he said. By they time they reached both victims, they were dead

IN UPDATED NEWZ: Surveillance video caught the alleged murders on tape with St. Louis County Counselor Luke Meiners. Police confirmed Wednesday that Meiners was beaten, strangled and stabbed early last Friday morning before the suspects dumped his body in Venice, Illinois. Surveillance video show Meiners going voluntarily to a house with the suspects but never leaving. Police say the motive was robbery. The two men charged were Ronald Johnson, 20, and Cleophus King, 40, each faces charges of first-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. The body of Luke Meiners, 38, was found Tuesday in some woods in Venice. St. Louis police said he had been killed in a house in the 5700 block of Waterman Boulevard, where King lived, and his body was dumped..................................Republican Presidential candidate John Mccain visited St. Louis for a fundraiser that brought him to Frontenac Monday night for a $1,000-a-plate dinner. He also held a town hall meeting with employees of Savvis Incorporated in St. Louis County..................................Illinois law adopted people can get copies of original birth certificate.

The Gateway Arch reopened its south tram to fanfare Friday, only to have to shut it down for four hours because of a cranky electrical switch.After electricians installed a new part, the south tram resumed hauling tourists at 1:30 p.m. From then on, it ran like it should. The 630-foot-tall Arch runs trams up and down inside both of its steel legs. On July 21, one of the nine cables that move the south tram broke, cutting off power and stranding 260 visitors for as long as three hours. The north tram continued running while the south one was closed for repairs.

St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke has declared two Roman Catholic women who live in the archdiocese, and another who lives in Germany, excommunicated. The area women, Rose Marie Hudson and Elsie Hainz McGrath, were ordained as priests in an organization called Roman Catholic Womenpriests in November. Their ordinations were not recognized by the church, which does not ordain women as priests.

Former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green went back to the St. Louis Rams. Green signed on the line on a three-year contract after being released by the Miami Dolphins. Green was expected to be a major contributor in 2007 for the Dolphins, who acquired him in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs last summer.But the 37-year-old saw his season end in disappointing fashion in Week Five when he suffered a Grade Three concussion. He goes to the Rams as the backup to Marc Bulger, Green was a member of the Rams in 1999 and 2000 and his season-ending knee injury in the third exhibition game in 1999 paved the way for Kurt Warner to take over at the position .

Majic 104.9 has brought in yet another nationally syndicated radio show to its local airwaves. Last week, the radio station introduced longtime R&B singer turned radio personality Keith Sweat’s “The Keith Sweat Hotel” Weekdays, 7pm-11pm. The Keith Sweat Hotel is a music-intensive program – R&B and slow jamz from the 70s, 80s, 90s, to today. Also featured on the show, special guests, live in-studio musical performances, and listener confessions, apologies and dedications (Just late last year, The Steve Harvey Show was part of the Majic team in the mornings replacing Tony Scott’s Breakfast Crew Show)…..And speaking of radio personalities, Meddi Meddi returned to Hot 104.1 after leaving late last year (I guess he’s doing what Queen Isis did for a spell of coming back , leaving and coming back, you think?) .

The STL was and will be the site for local and national acts on stage. Last weekend, comedienne Sheryl Underwood brought it down at the Funny Bone in Fairview Heights and even called in on her steady gig on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Show during her visit talking about her recent appearance on the View as well as talk to Neicy’s radio Show on Foxy 95.5…2004 Americana Idol finalist Nikko Smith will be performing tonite, Wednesday at the Suite Soul Spot @ Old Rock House with opener Teresa jenee. Smith also will be performing at the President Casino March 29 (SEE EVENT-IDBITZ) and Busch Stadium will hold its first concert since the stadium moved to its new site with The Dave Matthews band June 7. Live Nation will produce the concert.

There were a few spots that OUTTOWN checked out during the . …..Bad Boy recording artist Danity Kane kicked it at Lush Nightclub to promote their neew CD Welcome to the Dollhouse. OUTTOWN heard it was packed to the raptors up in there. It was radio broadcast by z 107.7 who put out that the groups’ manager Diddy was gonna show up, but that was just hear say. ….

OUTTOWN also checked out Night Mother at the Tower Grove Abbey. Put on by Stray Dog Theatre, the 90 minute play (with no intermission) on depression and suicide that affect a mother and daughter was riveting. The play was acted by local actresses Kim Furlow and Donna Weinsting. It was directed by Gary F. Bell.

Congrats are in store for a few STL folk. STL weightlifter Derrick Johnson jetted to Peru on March 17th to compete in the Pan American Championship to determine if he will qualify for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing.






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Congrats are in store for

Tishaura Jones is running for State Representative of the 63rd District. She recently had a fundraiser for her campaign at a Stress Fee Fridays event at the Old Rock House




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STL comedian Arvin Mitchell auditioned for a film The Informant starring Matt Damon. Fingers crossed if he gets the part





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STL fitness trainer Anthony Pruitt who was feature don the Tom Joyner radio Show. He received $1,000 from the shows’ segment, Real Fathers Real Men. He got the monies for his selfless efforts to teach and train underprivileged kids in the Wellston district about fitness and still hold a full time gig as a fitness trainer. .

Did anyone see the SIUE commercial during Saturday Night Live two weeks ago?...........



The new rapper in town on the underground tip OUTTOWN that is making noise is Kello. To check him out go to his myspace page at is www.myspace.com/kellothe1


OUTTOWN hears that the art gallery that STL socialite and Boeing exec Carlston Edwards is renovating from a gutted building is coming along strong……..New club Nubia also located on Delmar is still awaiting the state for its liquor license to finally open its doors……………Whats up with the building located on 4255 Boyle that still has a XMAS wreath nailed onto it?



BE LOOKING OUT IN April for OUTTOWN’s next special feature. This time around OUTTOWN spoke with C3ftness trainer/100.3the Beat health correspondent Robin Cason about his getting into the fit biz and the in and outs of it.




Did yawl hear that a young black man fell to his death near the escalator near Pure Nightclub at Westport Plaza?.........................

OUTTOWN gives well wishes to Stress Free Friday’sMarkAnthony Jones who was hospitalized recently and made a speedy recovery at St. Mary’s Hospital last week after a brief illness.

IN THE MIA (MISSING IN ACTION) FILE-Where is Charter Communications videographer Peter Foggy (left) and comedian Dee Lee (Bottom left)? MIA FOUND comedian Maurice G at Funny Sundays at the Plaze last Sunday and singer Tiffany B at Bally Total Fitness last week.

BLIND BITZ. Which mover and shaker on the club scene was recently questioned by the authorities on their unlawful business practices? (Hint this mover and shaker first and last name ends with a constanant) AND Which national comedian reads OUTTOWN? (The comedian is a guy and he was part of a popular skitcom in the 1990s)

EVENT-IDBITZ. Suite Soul Spot @ Old Rock House Wednesday 2-19-08 9pm-1:30am Teresajenee + Nikko Smith SYGU is putting our official seal of approval on Miss Teresajenee coming straight out of STL. You may have already heard her opening for the likes of soul music star Anthony David or at the Cafe Soul monthly open mic. She is positioning herself to be the next to blow-up out of STL! One thing is for certain. If you haven't heard her - You need to make sure you are out on Wednesday to see her do her thing live on stage!







ELLA featuring Tina Fabrique as Ella Fitzgerald performing 24 of Ella’s timeless, March 19 to April 13 at the Loretto –Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road. Tickets start at $40 314.968.4925 or http://www.repstl.org/



The Black Rep and The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Theater will present the staggering and vibrant play, DEATH AND THE KING’S HORSEMAN, written by Nobel Prize winner Wole Soyinka, March 19 – April 13, 2008 at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square inSt. Louis, MO. Single tickets range from $33 to $43. Three play subscriptions are $105 and are good for any show best available seat. Student rush tickets (30 minutes prior to curtain) are $10 with valid I.D. The Black Rep will continue its Target “Next Generation Family Series” 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. In addition the popular Friday night RUSH HOUR ticket special will be available for Death and the King’s Horseman on Fridays, March 28, April 4 & 11. Come to The Black Rep’s Box Office at the Grandel Theatre between 6 and 7 pm and pick up your ticket to Death and the King’s Horseman for just 20 bucks. To reserve your seat please call (314) 534-3810 or visit http://www.theblackrep.org/.




Solique and KLiquid Assets presnt Eden swimsuit and lingerie fashion show, Thurs. March 20, 7:30p.m. hosted by 2006 Playmate of the Year Kara Monaco and 2005 German Playmate of the year Janine Habeck at Home Nightclub. Tickets available at http://www.edenfashionshow.com/

NIGHTLIFE NETWORKING: Urban Jazz & Drink Specials , Thursday, March 20 @POSH 408 N. Euclid Doors open at 9pm, the night doesn't end until 1:30. Early Arrival is Suggested. ...and again, THIS IS A NO COVER EVENT.

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FreeTime is proud to present "Soul Cinema" at the Tivoli! Join us at the premiere as we roll out the red carpet on Thursday, March 20th. This month we've hand-selected six short feature films that will definitely leave you talking. Comedy, suspense, action, romance... it's all here. Bring your friends, bring your date but DONT bring your kids! LOL. This is for mature audiences only. Warm up to the sounds of DJ Trackstar, grab a drink (with ID) and enjoy the show! Show starts at 9PM.

Here are a few previews of the films to be shown:

The Engagement Party click here

Gully click here

Shootout click here


ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS!!! (while supplies last)

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Stress Free Fridays Networking Happy Hour Event
Pure Ultra Lounge & Bistro Westport Plaza (formerly America's Pub)
St. Louis, MO 63146 314-878-3822 Please forward to your colleagues, friends and
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The REVOLUTION @ Blueberry Hill Friday 3-21-08 9pm - 1:30am Vandalyzm Feat. Chaundon (Bronx, NY) If you missed his last show at the Old Rock House don't let that happen again! (click here for pics) The man with the hottest mixtape in the streets - Mr. Megatron Majorz himself is back at it again. With a bigger and better show.............................


BSkye AKA St. Lewis presents Million Dollar Man Contest Party, Fri,. March 21 at the Loft. Ladies Free til 10 p.m. Free Happy Hour 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info call, 314.226.5777....................................


Liquid Assets presents Elite Calss the Black Carpet Treatment, Frio. March 21 at Club Dolce Guest Host June 5, with Charlei Chan on the 1s and 2s. www.myspace.com/liquidassets314

EGE Concerts presents rap/hip hop sensation Plies Live at The Spot, 8370 N. Broadway, Sat. March 22. doors at 10 p.m., Showtime at midnite. Tickets avaiblae at Metriotix.com For more info call 314.385.4545.......................





Pink World Enetrtainemnt presents Grooves Lounge, Sat. March 22 at Simply Fondue, 1629 Locust 9 p.m., Ladies Free until 11 p.m. For more info pinkworldmedia@yahoo.com







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"INVITE" is a FREE celebration that's held at the hottest see-and-be-seen spots in the Midwest. Invite, allows people who demand a relaxed ambiance amongst trendsetters, forward thinkers, and VIP'S who live extraordinary lives, the opportunity to dine, laugh, socialize, and groove with the Elite. Invite cards will be given; for a FREE Night of Music, and Style. Our invite is simple: swagger, style, networking, and nightlife that what we ask. So remember, where there is no Price, no Lines, and everyone is V.I.P there is "INVITE" @ Nectar Lounge 2001 Locust Saint Louis, Mo 63103 Saturday March 22, 2008 9:00pm-3:00a.m Attire: Sexy Upscale
Admission: FREE (Must have Invite Card or Print the photo ABOVE for FREE Entry)


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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..........................Ezekiel and Walter Deuce of VIP Entertainment LLC presents LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION, the Best of the best Volume One, Easter Sunday, Sunday,. March 23, at Dante’s, 3221 Olive. For more info call 314.517.8385 To RSVP go to vipentertainment@live.com.........................................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 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.

Go, Diego, Go LIVE! The Great Jaguar Rescue 5 performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre! Saturday, May 31 at 11am, 2pm & 5pm ; Sunday, June 1 at 2pm & 5pmTickets go on-sale Friday, April 4 at 10am! $43, $33, $28, $24, $20 & $15At the Fox Box Office, MetroTix outlets or by calling 314/534-1111Order tickets online at http://www.metrotix.com/




2008-2009 U.S. Bank Broadway Series Shows and Specials: (Subscription Season in Bold) Oprah Winfrey presents THE COLOR PURPLE, October 21-November 2, 2008 SWEENEY TODD, November 14-16, 2008
CATS, November 28-30, 2008
LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical, January 20-February 1, 2009
The Rep presents SPRING AWAKENING, February 10-22, 2009
CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, March 17-29, 2009
Dance St. Louis presents STOMP, April 3-5, 2009
HAIRSPRAY, April 24-26, 2009
Dance St. Louis presents RIVERDANCE, May 1-3, 2009
A CHORUS LINE, May 12-24, 2009
RENT, June 2-7, 2009
MARY POPPINS, AUGUST 13-30, 2009
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, September 23-October 17, 2009

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The return of d’poet~david a. n. jackson=• one man • one voice • one vision •MAR•25•20087:30 pm @ Regional Arts Cultural Center, 6128 Delmar for advance reserved seating call 314.995.9570 24 hr vmail for information sales and groups$5. gen. adm. $7. adv.



ALIVE MAGAZINE presents ST Louis Fashion Week March 25-30 VISIT STLOUISFASHIONWEEK.COM FOR A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS.......................


HMC Entertainment/Nu Visions/Close to famous present Desire with Grammy nominated R&B sensation Raheem DeVaugnn, the Official After party of the Real Thing Tour , March 26 at the Loft . doors at 9 p.m. Show at 10:30 p.m. Hosted by Craig Blac with performances by Nite OWL . Special invited guest Jill Scott, Up close and personal VIP with comp drinks ladies Free til 10:30 p.m. $5 Discount with Ticket RSVP to closetofamous@yahoo.com For more info call 314.225.2505








St. Louis Movers and Shakers Mixer, Wed. March 26 at Dolce, 200 N. Broadway from 5 p.m. –until.


Power Couple Inc. presents the Official Cory Spinks/Devon Alexander Fight After Party at Club Society, 306 S 21st , Thurs. March 27 Ladies free before 11 p.m. For more info call Vic Damone at 314.313.7122.

JPEK CreativeWorks Entertainment series presents its Arts & Wine
at THE Space Featured Performing Artist Miss Fannie Lebby;
Featured Visual Artist Fanta Drummer; Photography by Katrina; Artwork by Daniel
March 27-29, 2008 Doors open @ 6pm $10.00 admission 314.494.9095 / 618.567.0237 ARTS & WINE Sponsored by: Salon 53

Only 1 will take home the grand prize on March 28th as winner of the largest stage in St. Louis Gospel history! Hallelujah 1600, your #1 station for Gospel hits, presents …Praise Alive! Talent search featuring guest judge: the 1-and only - Donnie McClurkin. More than 200 local gospel artists will shine for all to see in preliminary and final rounds, vying for prizes and national exposure. Tickets: Purchase your tickets for the Praise Alive Finals featuring Donnie McClurkin HERE. Finals will be at Abundant Life Fellowship Church on Friday, March 28th.Finals Location:Abundant Life Fellowship Church 6055 Parker Rd.Florissant, MO 63033

The Praise Alive Top 7 Finalists:Karen E. Hylton Shalom Church-City of Peace; Herman Gordon, Center of Prophesy Church; Cheneta Jones, Faith Miracle Temple Church; Michaela West-Grice, Mt. Hebron M.B. Church; Curtis Finch Jr., Shalom Church-City of Peace; Amy Hilton, Life Center International Church of God in Christand Cheryl Brown.................................

Nikko Smith. In concert on March 29 @ 7pm & 9pm at the Presdient Casino . Tickets are only $10. for more info call 314.622.3060...............................

Something Blue. Want to see what is next for SYGU? Saturday 3.29.08 No clue what Blue is? Lumen, 2201 Locust. You are just going to have to come to find out. RSVP is required to attend - Go http://www.sygugroup.com/

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

The 3rd Annual Kevin Kline Awards,March 31 at a ceremony at the Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves. For ticket information, visit kevinklineawards.org, or call 314-276-8165.

The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity presents their Regional Convention and Throw Back Old School Party, Thursday, April 3, 9 p.m. –until at the Loft, 3112 Olive. Mature Adults Only $10 ADV$15 at the door Fro more info contact Platinumgroup02@cs.com




St. Louis Happy Hour Bar and Grill, Rock Da Mic Unplugged, Thurs. April 3, 7 :30 p.m. Ladies Free til 8 p.m.




AUDITION BITZ It's Just Me April. I'm looking for all kinds of talent for a promotional live show to be held at a cafe in Indianapolis Indiana. If you sing R&B,Soul,Jazz,Gospel, Neo Soul,Country,Blues,Rap,Rock what ever. If you play any kind of insturment,spoken word, dance, 1-3 person stage act. Please contact me at jmproductionsllc@aol.com


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 Marketing Techniques, Service Street, Radio, College, and Mixtape 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

CAFE SOUL, every 3rd Friday of the Month, Lucas House, 1220 Allen at Gravois, Doors 8 p.m., Band 9 p.m. FOR VIP SEATING PLEASE CALL 314-504-7405GET THERE EARLY! SEATING IS LIMITED!

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..............

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 .

For more info 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.

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2 Dollar Tuesdays at The Spot, 8370 N Broadway. $2 to get in and $2 drink specials all niet liong. Doors at 9 p.m. for more info call 314.385.4545

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

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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! For more 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/!

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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