OUT 375--STL-TIDBITZ AND MORE!

HELLO ALL

ITS WEDNESDAY

YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS

OUT TOWN TIME

HERE"S WHATS UP THIS WEEK:

Besides the Pope coming to D.C. and hundreds of Catholics (including those in the STL) making a trek to see him, the big story in the STL is, Do you know where the Boony hat Bandit at? Well, The St. Louis Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation increased its reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a bank robber known as the "Boonie Hat Bandit." John V. Gillies, Special Agent in Charge, said Tuesday that investigators believe the "Boonie Hat Bandit" to be responsible for seven bank robberies in St. Louis and St. Charles County since November 2007.Authorities said a $5,000 reward has been issued for information on the suspect. Now is it me, or I got a feelin folk are gonna start purchasing Boony Hats cuz of this? Or T shirts saying, I found the Bandit, Gimme my 5 grand. LOL



Police has a St. Louis man is in custody after allegedly shooting letter carrier Terry Marcrum(PICTURED) , a 44-year-old letter carrier, who was shot in the shoulder and back of the head while delivering mail just before 2 p.m. Monday. . at an apartment in the 3400 block of Giles Avenue, about one block east of where Marcrum was attacked at Potomac Street and Spring Avenue. Police said a gun had been recovered. They also do not suspect that the incident was gang related.
\Mail carrier is shot on his route; friends, police are asking why He was in uniform but delivering mail in his own car at the time of the shooting in the South Grand neighborhood. Mail carrier Terry Marcrum speculated Tuesday that he was shot in cold blood for some kind of gang initiation, but city police who announced an arrest hours later said it was not. Marcus speculates that he knew the grandmother of the alleged gumen beause of her residence is part of his postal route.
hospital upgraded his condition Tuesday to fair, from critical. Now the thing that OUTTOWN cant understand was, why was Marcum deluivering mail in his own car? Strange indeed .......................A spokesperson for the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District said a fight broke out between two female middle school students April 3. The Maplewood Police Department said the school resource officer was forced to use a stun gun on one of the students because she was combative. While the mother of the teen makes no excuses for the fight, she questions the tactics used by the school resource officer. The police department said he did not break any rules, but a school resource officer who used a stun gun on a 13-year-old student has come under fire. Her daughter was taken to the hospital and was released after the hospital determined she was not injured. The district has asked the officer to not come back. Both of the students have been suspended. The officer has been reassigned at the Maplewood Police Department.












Scientists used a vacant lot near a grade school in East St. Louis to test a new method of addressing lead-contaminated soil — by mixing it with waste sludge that could render the lead chemically harmless. But no one told local residents that some experts believe the sludge itself could be dangerous.An investigation by The Associated Press raises new questions this week about the 2001 East St. Louis project, and a similar one in Baltimore. In both cases, scientists using federal money spread sludge made from wastewater solids and other materials on lots in poor neighborhoods to test whether it might protect children from lead poisoning in the soil.

BUS(TED) STOP

Local preacher and activist Rev. Cleo Willis laid in front of a Metrolink bus Friday to protest high gas prices and bus fares and a shortage of construction jobs for African-Americans in the city. Willis was accompanied by a number of sign-carrying protestors, who stood nearby while he lay down beneath the bus.Police arrived on the scene and arrested Willis shortly after the incident began.
Prior to the protest, willis said, "I am going to be walking toward an oncoming bus tomorrow afternoon, and it's going to stop me, or I am going to stop it. For yawl who keep up with Willis' outlandish protests, in 2003 he and a group of activists were arrested after stepping on the tracks in front of a crowded MetroLink train after a Cardinals game. In 1999, Willis was part of a large protest in which participants stood on Interstate 70 and stopped traffic. Each of those protests focused on the alleged lack of construction and contracting jobs awarded to black residents in the St. Louis area..

The President Casino in downtown St. Louis is reopen after Mississippi River floodwaters receded.
President Casino officials say the river rose to the point that operations had to be temporarily suspended on Saturday, but said clean-up was minor. The casino reopened Tuesday.
The casino is housed inside a boat on the river, just north of the Gateway Arch. It is owned by Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. The temporary shut down was the first flooding closure for the President Casino in about six years.

IRStensions. Hope ya'll filed your taxes or at least got that extension. If you lived in the County (the city, so sorry) yawl got an extention until May 19 if you sent in your materials and put on the front of the envelope
" Missouri Flood Victim."

Ted Foster and Sons White House funeral home on Halls Ferry Rd. was foreclosed but failed to notify family members and friends arriving for scheduled services. Bodies were removed and the business had been foreclosed early on Friday.
No one was present at the funeral home to redirect mourners to the new location. Many people had rushed to be on time only to find out the services were at another chapel.

Congrats go out to two STL mover and shakers will be featured in the May issue of Ebony Magazine. They Business mogul David L. Steward (upper right) and U.S. Congressman William Lacy Clay.

TWO ST. LOUIS LADIES NAMED LEWIS IN THE NEWZ

Beginning April 22, Kinloch native actress Jenifer Lewis will take over the role of Motormouth Maybelle in the Broadway production of Hairspray, reports Broadway.com. Lewis replaces Darlene Love, who has starred in the long-running musical at the Neil Simon Theatre since July 2005.
Currently on the big screen in "Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns," Lewis last appeared on a New York stage in the Public Theater's 2006 Central Park production of Mother Courage and Her Children. Her Broadway credits include Comin' Uptown, Eubie! and Rock 'n' Roll: The First 5,000 Years.

The second Lewis is St. Lewis (bka B. Skye) of Falava of Love 3. 2 St. Louis named Lewis Lewis. MediaTakeout is buzzin after it reported on the now infamous incidnet that happenned (and that all the STL black newzies reported on) at the Loft duiring the Million Dollar Amn contest last month
Here is what the article stated:

April 12, 2008. Here's a report - sent in by one of MediaTakeOut.com's faithful readers:

I attended "Saint Louis" from flavor of love, Million Dollar Man party that occured at a popular night club in St. Louis. First off the b*tch gets on the microphone saying "Yah hoe's thought I couldn't do it but look at me now" vs saying, thank you for attending my event. She also had a special guest who was "Gravee" and she was looking a mess as well! But anyway the contest was suppose to be for her to find her "Million Dollar Man", in St. Louis. As soon as the contest got started the first contestant to hit the stage was weird looking guy. A gentleman on the stage asked the guy to step down from the stage which started the madness! As the other contestants were walking across the stage, the weird guy that was kicked off the stage was still upset and going off. So that's when "Saint Louis", got smacked at her own party by the guy and that's when the fight occurred. After the fight was over, the contest was shut down and everybody was told to leave. She is soooooooo ghetto and how do you get smacked at your own party? Further more you got kicked off the second show and ugly ass Flav didn't even remember your name.......................So Sad!

To read more and the 100s of comments following the article, go to

http://www.mediatakeout.com/22871/lmao_st_louis_from_flavor_of_love_gets_slapped_at_her_own_party.html
Now whats interesting is, the next Million Dollar Man compeition will be at it again at Society this Friday (see EVENT-BITZ BELOW FOR MORE INFO) and the hype on it accoridng to sponsors MPAC: "The last party was so packed that the Fire Marshall had tried to shut it down. This party is sure to be off the chain." Well, if the last one wa sany indiction, they wont need the Fire Marshall to shut it down, it will be shut down by Fire B. Skye. Fo sho.

While the Cardinals enjoy a hot streak in its 10-4 season (they are tied with Arizona in 1st place in the National Leagues) its manager Tony Larussa was featuired in Tuesday’s USA TODay Psorts column Ask the AManger. To view it, go to http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/cardinals/2008-03-11-ask-the-manager_N.htm

Speaking of sports, KSDK sports perosonality Frank Cusamano suited up in a Washington Generals to play with the iconic Harlem Globetrotters this week. Cusumano had the opportunity to suit up and play hoops in front of a packed house at Chaifetz Arena last Friday night.The world famous Harlem Globetrotters played in the inaugural sporting event at the arena, and Frank joined their opponents--the Washington Generals--on the court.Frank had some laughs and even scored a basket. To peep him out go to http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?aid=73820&bw=!







Last weekend was the weekend of R&B and hip hop legends coming to the Lou to peform a.k.a.
"Two Jacksons and a Spin. "

R&B crooner Freddie Jackson performed at the Ferrara Theatre in the America's Center for the Alpha Kappa Alpha event last Saturday.

Veteran soul singer/comedienne Millie Jackson did her thang at the Imperial Lounge also last Saturday.









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Hip hop dee-jay Spinderalla spun at So Diverse's event Ivy Affiair at J Bucks . Nikko Smith also performed.










Anyone go to any of these events? If so, post a comment on here. Thanx!.............


2007 American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle will be at the Shop and Shave on Meremac in Baldwin tioday, Wednesday, at 3 p.m. to promote Edie’s American idol flavor. Prior to her visit, the St. Louisan (she spent her first 10 years in the city) was on KMOX’s Total Information radio show talking about her visit, her experience on American Idol and some of the projects she’s done after Idol including visiting Zambia with Laura Bush and the Malaria No More organization, releasing an EP and currently in the studio working on her debut album which will be released near June or sooner.

STL native jazz singer Lynne Fiddmont sang background Monday night for another St. Louis native, Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana on the 2008 CMT Music Awards. She sang with her longtime friend, Fred White, who is also Cyrus’ vocal coach. Fiddmont has performed with Cyrus before, including recently on “The Tonight Show.” She also did background for “American Idol” during the Hollywood rounds. And for all the St. Louis music heads, Fiddmont wa spart of the husband and wife duo Lynnesey and had a huge local radio R&B hit, "You are Love."..................................It was reported that STL hip hop superstar Nelly's new song "Party People,"(which OUTTOWN predicts will be a No. 1 jam in June) was originally offered to Fergie, who now guests on the track and appears opposite the rapper in the video. To peep out the hot new video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4dcTshug2g In other Nelly news, he has recorded a new track, called "Self Esteem," with Public Enemy rap pioneer Chuck D. The collaboration will appear on Nelly's new album "Brass Knuckles" that is coming out in June. In unrelated Nelly news, Media takeout is reporting that R&B singer Ashanti’s Top 20 R&B hit, “The Way that I Love You,” is about her relationship with Nelly and is ready to openly discuss her relationship with him. Hmm, can we sense a taste of opportunity to cash in for record sales? It has been a minute since Ashanti had a big hit. Hmmm..............................



Lush Life. It was reported that Former Miss USA Tara Conner was seen on the arm of her main man, DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Michael Goldstein, at Lush Lounge on Sunday night and Goldstein mentioned during his set that he will open a club at the Bellagio in Las Vegas in 2010 with partners Shaquille O'Neal, Justin Timberlake and Pete Wentz.

Slot a Lot Records rapper Spiffy's single, "Betta Day" was debuted on The Hot Squad's Hoem Jamz show on Hot 104.1 last Sunday. Spiffy is the first artist signed to Slot a Lot, the record label of his cuz, Chingy.

OLD BITZ. Last week OUTTOWN was going throuigh some tech difficulties and wasnt able to post all of the bitz . Well, herr are the bitz that were missing:



April 9, 2008

Little Rock Nine’s Thelma Mothershed Wair, 67, spoke to a group of St. Clair County teachers at Belleville West High School Friday morning. Fifty years ago, Thelma Mothershed Wair and eight other students integrated Little Rock High School, forever becoming known as 'The Little Rock Nine.' For nearly 30 years, Thelma Mothershed Wair taught in the East St. Louis public schools. She spoke to St. Clair County teachers about the experience that made her a part of national history. Wair, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, has since retired from teaching and returned to Little Rock, adding that her hometown has changed. Teachers gathered at Belleville West High School for a series of workshops and to celebrate Wairs' achievements as an educator and a trailblazer.
Wair was honored at a luncheon after the workshops, hosted by educators in East St. Louis School District 189........................................Why did Laughs on the Landing on Laclede’s landing change names to House of Comedy? Same management different name.

Several STL stars were seen last week I at various spots. Newcomer rapper Ludy was spotted with his girlfriend at Flamingo Bowl last Saturday. They were hugged up when they left there. Boxer Cory Spinks was enjoying the cruise on Olive and 170 in his BMW. Don’t know where he was goin’, but we’re sure he was NOT going to Knockouts Bar and Grill. A couple of socialites were working out at Bally Total Fitness in Clayton--Valarie Johnson and FREE TIME’s Adrian Saddler. She, who was incognegro with a cap over her head, was givin him a workout on legs.

A strange occurrence happened last weekend when three hip-hop vans were spotted , two in the E Side area

Rapper Cane’s van that was promoting his single, “Get Dirty Wit it,” It was parked at the Phillips 66 in Shiloh Illinois near midnite on Monday morning.

Ludy’s van going up Delmar toward the Loop area. His van was promoting his mixtape, “The Takeover

Rapper P Dub’s van traveling down I-64 toward Fairview Heights and kept going east. The van was promoting his new CD, “The Turning Point.” And the single, “Good Thang.” I guess he’s back doin secular music after doing a couple of CDs on the gospel tip.



The question is where all these vans were going?

Speaking of STL rappers, one in particular is doing his thing on the gospel tip. MYNISTA a.k.a. Docta Wuzdead (who used to be known only as "Synista") he has a testimony to rap on with life on the streets and his turning his life around. To check out his music and testimony go to http://www.reverbnation.com/mynistaakadoctawuzdead?eid=468951_2558942 or www.myspace.com/mynista ..................................................The city of St Louis was colored with black and gold last weekend as Alpha Phi Alpha had its 74th Annual regional convention. They were doin their thang but OUTTOWN’s question is, what was up with some of the out of towners clownin at the Wendy’s on Lindburgh in Hazelwood and the manager having to escort them out of there………………….SIUE graduate (and my college chum) and Collinsville resident Janice Gregory was featured this week on CW 11;s Buck on Business (hosted by vet journalist Christine Buck). On the segment her PR firm, Gregory Communications was featured and how she got started in the PR Firm buck on business Gregory communications. And speaking of CW 11, they show Interactive Male commercials (man on man dating) late late on the tube……………………….My class reunion with East St. Louis Senior High will be coming up this year in August. How many years? Well, Its between 5 and 30 years after I graduated...............................OUTTOWN gives its thoughts and prayers out to the family of Rita Boles Brumm who dies this week from complications after getting bit by a spider. Brumm served as president of Outreach St. Louis, director of community relations for the Humane Society of Missouri and director of special projects at the University of Missouri St. Louis.She served on the boards of the Arts and Education Council of St. Louis, Central Institute for the Deaf, Junior League of St. Louis and was president of the Friends of the St. Louis Science Museum. She also served as editor and art director at the Ladue News during the 1980s. Most recently, she worked as a real estate agent for Janet McAfee Inc

AND NOW BACK TO THE NEW NEWZ:

St. Louis Post Disptach's Kevin C. Johnson has a new blog, the Blender. It is a potpourri of St. Louis music and nightlife news(Just remeber who started to trend KJ. LOL) . To peep it out go to www.stltoday.com/blogzone/the-blender.

Two STL comics set up clubs. OUTTOWN got word that STL comedian Maurice G. has opened or will be opening a club in Dallas, Texas called Club Dreams (the same name of the club that was in the STL that shut down last year). STL comedian Darius Bradford is also set to open a club, but his will be a comedy club called The Big Joker that will open inside of Union Station. It is set to open the frist week in May. ................................................Happy belated B-day (or shall I say bornday) to St. Lunatics member Kyjuan (born Robert Kyjuan Cleveland) who celebrated his born this past wekeend with the Kyjuranwerful events at Skybox, Club Onyx, Socierty and Lumen (You can check outt he Sunday event at OUT 374)..........................................The re-opening of the of the Gateway Water Geyser was April 15. It is set behind Casino Queen. It shoots up twice a day (12:00-12:15 pm and from 1:00-1:15 pm daily) Monday through Friday, The fountain is the world's second tallest, lifting water to a height of approximately 630 feet (190 m), trailing the King Fahd's Fountain in Saudi Arabia. For more info call 618.874.2528...................................St. Louis American Sports Editor Sports Earl Austin Jr. has publsihed a new book called , The PHL in the STL. The Public High League: A St. Louis Legacy. This 188-page book celebrates the history and great achievements of those who participated in the great Public High League, which produced some of the best high school basketball ever played in the St. Louis area and the state of Missouri over a ten decade period. For info go to http://www.earlaustinjr.com/................................................................................................................................

....................STL fitness model Fred Williams is currnetly in Pittsburgh competing for Mr. Romance in the Annual Romance Time's and Book Lovers Convention. They will slect Mr. Romance on April 19. However, there are other award competitions along with Mr Roamce that readers and fans can vote for. One is the Cyber Award where peopel can vote for their favorite model. Williams is competing for this award. If you want to vote for Williams, go to

http://www.dorchesterpub.com/Dorch/SpecialFeatures.cfm?ID=2445

What was up with a homeless man walking naked in teh Delmar loop last weekend?


STL got hoaxed. This week, OUTTOWN got word of two hoaxes that got started on two STL stars. One was that STL rapper Dutch Jackson got killed in a car wreck. Well come to find out, according to a source, he and his manager faked his death to kill off his rap name so he can start over. Whats up with that?Well, if you wanna kill off your career, faking your death is mos def not the way to do it. Wouldnt that enhance it? We're just sayin. The other came via email on So Diverse's email of its co-founder Jameelah E. gettin stranded in Lagos, Nigeria and her requesting money (Hmmm, sounds smelly already) The following is what was emailed to OUTTOWN and hundreds of others:

I Hope this message meets you in best of health, Pardon my mistakes because I am in a hurry writing this, I had travelled to Nigeria for official purposes, Unfortunately for me all my money was stolen at the hotel where I lodged, I am so confused right now, I do not know what to do or where to go,I did not bring my phone here, I have access to only emails, please can you send me $4000 today so I can return home, as soon as I get home I would refund it immediately.

You can send it to me through western union as I do not have an account here. This are my informations you need to send it. Name: Jameelah El-Amin, Address: 30 cole street, lagos,nigeria,23401, Text question: What is my date of birth, Text answer: 1976, please as soon as its sent scan and send me the receipt of the transfer or just write out the money transfer number and the senders informations. Please do not tell this to anyone. Thank you.

PLEASE DO NOT TELL THIS TO ANYONE! THAT'S A RED FLAG RIGHT THERE. IF YOU ARE STRANDED IN A FOREIGN LAND WITH NO MONEY AND YOU NEED HELP, WOULDNT YOU WANT EVERYBODY THAT YOU KNOW TO KNOW? CRAZY. AND JAMEELAH AND HER CREW WERE In CHICAGO FOR THEIR BUS TRIP LAST WEEKEND SO HOW COULD SHE HAVE WENT TO NIGERIA? WOWOW. ANYWAY, COME TO FIND OUT THE SO DIVERSE EMAIL GOT HACKED BY ONE OF THOSE NIGERIAN SCAMMERS AFTER JAMEELAH LOST HER CELL PHONE IN CHICAGO SO THE HACKERS HAD A FIELD DAY TRYING TO SCAM UP SOME SHIT.

And lastly, OUTTOWn gives its sympathies to St. Louis area militray man Col. Stephen Scott who was killed in Iraq. Scott was remembered Monday at a funeral in St. Charles County. He was laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks in south St. Louis County. Scott died April 6th. The 54-year-old avid jogger was exercising on a treadmill inside the protected Green Zone in Baghdad when the facility came under mortar fire.

Last week's MIA (MISING IN ACTION) FILE --Where is model Avery Grinston(center)?

NEW MIA FILE. Where's stlonfire's
Andrew Clark and Darrell Luckkett?


















BLIND BITZ--Whcih mover and shaker was in rare form again kissing inanimate objects at a recent event's venue (Hint. This mover and shaker is a repeat offender two other times and the venue is on Grand and it held an event involving two future leaders in STL).


DONT FORGET TO PEEP OUT OUTTOWN'S UPCOMING FEATURE-BITZ ON STL FITNESS TRAINER, ROBIN KASON ENTITLED, " LIFE IN TRAINING" APRIL 23. HE KEPT IT REAL WHEN IT CAME TO TALKING ABOUT THE FITNESS LIFE!

EVENT BITZ.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Join POWER COUPLE INC. as they bring SENSUALITY to St. Louis with the show thats only been seen on HBO. The Punany Poets: Verbal PenetrationAPRIL 17TH, 2008 @ THE MOOHLAH THEATREDOORS OPEN @ 7PM SHOW STARTS @ 8PMHosted by: Aloha FOR MORE INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS VISIT:
POWERCOUPLEINC.COM. This event is co-teamed with After Hours with tehri event NIGHTLIFE NETWORKING: SEDUCTION…April editionApril 17@POSH 408 N Euclid Urban Jazz & Drink SpecialsEnjoy this intimate setting and be SEDUCED by the atmosphere...Doors open at 9PM, night doesn't end until 1:30.Early Arrival Suggested. ...and again, THIS IS A NO COVER EVENT. Visit: myspace.com/stl_afterhours.....................................

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STRESS FREE FRIDAYS: 200. Friday, April 18, 2008> 5pm> > Olive Bistro> 8141 Olive Boulevard> University City, Missouri 63130> 314-456-4533. The Organizers of Stress Free Fridays will celebrate their monumental 200th Stress Free Fridays event...Please visit their website: http://www.stressfreefridays.com/or http://www.stressfreefridays.ning.com/







MPAC presents Million $ Man Party – Friday, 04.18.08 @ Society with B. Skye aka St. Lewis and Seezins from Flavor of Season Love 3. Lil Will will be performing, 'My Dougie' and Flavor of the Love Season 3 Seezins and St. Lewis will be judging the Million $ Man Competition. The Million $ Man recieves a date, picture & Bio in the St. Louis American, a vacation package from coast2coastvacations.com, a Greedy Genius giftbag, a gift card from I AM, and gift card from Raw Blend. Check out the comemrical at STLEYECANDY.COM Ladies FREE admission and martinis until 11pm! For booth & bottle service call 314.368.9057, 314.226.5777 or log onto www.stleyecandy.com/bskye

Something Blue presents Larry Blue Born Day party, April 19 at Bar Italia, 13 Maryland Plaza (CWE) 9 p.m. FREE For more info and bottle service call 314-361-7070

Food Outreach presents Leftovers A Tasteful Affiar 20s Tortally Tribular Post party, Sunday April 20 at bar Italia, 123 Maryland Plaza 5:30 p.m. $30 ADV, 35 at door

Bishop L Luv presents St. Louis Compilation Vol. 2 Concert, Sunday April 20 at T Billy Buffetts, 9004 Overland Plaza. 8 p.m. doors. 9 p.m. show. $10. For more info call 314.574.9601

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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 Martini Bar 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 by Mocha LAtte . Ladies Free Admission and Drinks til Midnite………….. Pick up an Evening Whirl on Mondays and check out Mocha Latte’s column COFFEE TALK!SPRING INTO FITNESS...CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE:http://www.mvpfitness.net/ OR CALL 314-831-7505Please tell them Mocha Latte' referred you.

MOCHA'S SPOTLIGHT

Writer, poet, singer, musician. Te’ V. Smith is a talent worth seeking out! From his humorous and playful yet educational political and social songs to his mind and soul challenging poetry he has amazed crowds from Kentucky to Paris France.An accomplished jazz pianist and soul writer his debut onto the national scene came mid 2007 when he joined the legendary “Roots” for a 5 city tour sharing the gift of word through poetry and song. With a strong following on the poetry/spoken word circuit Mr. Smith is sure to continue to push the envelope, raise the bar and change lives.Other credits include: The Washington Post’ 100 most influential writers of the next generation 1997 ; Guest youth poet at le deil with Saul Williams and Ani Difranco 2000; featured on BET’s Lyric Café 2006; guest performer for Floetry’ “Floetry remix Tour” 2007; andfeatured artist on Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam 2007

HEAR HIM SHARE HIS LIFE at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TEVSMITH

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FOX FILES

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/..........................................................Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, makes a triumphant return to the Fox Theatre for one week only, June 3-8 as a special offering of the U.S. Bank Broadway series. Curtain times are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. This marks the musical’s fifth engagement at the Fabulous Fox proving to be a St. Louis favorite! Tickets for MAMMA MIA! range from $25 to $69 depending on performance date and seat location. Tickets go on sale April 27 at the Fox Theatre box office and all MetroTix locations. To charge by phone, call MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or order on-line at http://www.metrotix.com/. Groups of 20 or more can call Fox Group Sales at 314/535-2900 for special rates on select performances. MAMMA MIA! is a special offering of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series and sponsored by American Airlines...................................................................KETC / CHANNEL 9 presentsWillie NelsonWith Special Guest James HunterSaturday, June 14 • 7:30 pmAt the Fabulous Fox Theatre!$53, $48, $43, $38Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 12 at 10 am!...................................................................RETURN TO FOREVERwith Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, Lenny WhiteBack together again for the first time in over 25 years!Tuesday, June 17 • 8 p.m.Fabulous Fox Theatre$74.50, $64.50, $49.50, $44.50, $39.50VIP Packages also availableTickets are on sale now.Miles Davis’ electric bands in the late ‘60s served as inspiration for several pioneering jazz fusion bands, including Tony Williams’ Lifetime, Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters, John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra, Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter’s Weather Report and Chick Corea’s legendary Return to Forever. Formed in 1971, Return to Forever is known for improvising complex compositions and melding the jazz tradition with rock music. Though the lifespan of the band was only from 1972 to 1977, Return to Forever has been heralded as one of the most innovative bands in jazz history. The highly anticipated return of Return to Forever gives original fans and a new generation of listeners a chance to experience their unparalleled pure sound live..............................................................ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSSFeaturing T Bone BurnettThursday, June 19 • 8pmFabulous Fox Theatre$67.50, $57.50 & $47.50Tickets are on sale nowRecipients of the 2007 Grammy award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, for the track “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)”, ROBERT PLANT and ALISON KRAUSS – along with Raising Sand producer and band leader T Bone Burnett – are creating a show that will feature songs from their collaborative release, as well as from the artists’ extensive career discographies.Band members for the tour include Jay Bellerose (drums) and Dennis Crouch (bass) – both of whom played on Raising Sand – as well as Buddy Miller (guitar) and Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin and other instruments). Burnett will play guitar and 6-string bass, as well as perform several songs. For more information, go to http://www.robertplantalisonkrauss.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, 2008CATS, November 28-30, 2008LEGALLY BLONDE the Musical, January 20-February 1, 2009The Rep presents SPRING AWAKENING, February 10-22, 2009CIRQUE DREAMS JUNGLE FANTASY, March 17-29, 2009Dance St. Louis presents STOMP, April 3-5, 2009HAIRSPRAY, April 24-26, 2009Dance St. Louis presents RIVERDANCE, May 1-3, 2009A CHORUS LINE, May 12-24, 2009RENT, June 2-7, 2009MARY POPPINS, AUGUST 13-30, 2009THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, September 23-October 17, 2009


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Dreams and Fantasies Reign N Men Entertainment presents Wednesday Night Ladies Nite Ladies Only Affair at Club Broadway Nite Club, 11836 W. Florissant, wed. April 16. & p.m. doors 8 p.m. showtime. $10 gen ad. $15 VIP. Call and book in advance or info call 314.972.6100...................................

HOLISTIC/NATURAL DOCTOR, DR. LLAILA AFRIKA will be in the LOU @ Ujamma Bookstore..Friday , Apr. 18 at 6pm. Tickets are $10 adv, $15 door. Includes an 11:30am lunch...Call 535-3238 for more details...otherwise, hope all is well in your world. Link up wit me over at myspace if you have an account go to www.myspace.com/blackspiritualistmystic

April Arts & Wine presentsDEEPER SHADE OF BLUESPerformed by Joel P. E. KingApril 24-27Thurs. - Sat @ 8pmSun @ 6pmTHE SPACE320-24 N. Vandeventer St. Louis, MO 63108Admisson $10

LME presents HIGH SOCIETY on April 26, at VITO’S is located at 3515 Lindell Blvd in Grand Center one block east of Grand and Lindell. You will enjoy an assortment of hors d'oeuvres while vibing to the sounds of DJ REMINISE. The mix will be incredible, the dance floor will be packed, and we will be bringing you another facet of the LME experience! Music starts at 10pm and the party doesn’t end until 3am!For more info contact info@lme-stl.com

Soul stylz and Ray Hills present zodiac connection J Buck's {DownTown} 1000 Clark AveSaint Louis Mo 63102Saturday} 04.26.08}9pm-2:45amATTIRE COLOR CODE: TAURUS & GEMINITAURUS & GEMINI wear all shades of Turquoise and GoldAll TAURUS & GEMINI Ladies FREE ALL NIGHT Wearing Color Code{Special Super Star Edition} The Hottest Photographers from around Saint LouisGuests come in Attire of your Choice (SEXY UPSCALE) $5 B4 11:00PM For Free Birthday Celebration mailto:Email%7DInfo@soulstylz.com

3rd Annual PRONTO Fashion ShowFriday, May 9, 2008
Doors Open 7:30 PM ; Show starts at 8:30 PM
Hosted at 555 Washington Avenue Building - Lobby
St. Louis, MO 63101
Tickets are now available!
Tel. 314/726-3117
http://www.prontofashion.com/

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.............................................St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase - July 19-24, 2008 Cinema St. Louis is proud to announce that submissions for the 8thannual 2008 St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. Deadline for submissions isMay 31, 2008. Click here http://cinemastlouis.org/showcase.html for an Adobe PDF of the official submission application and entry rules. A Word document can be supplied upon request.HELP BITZArtsINTERsection, Metro Theatre Company’s exciting arts education program returns to New City School, 5209 Waterman Avenue, June 9 – 27, 2008. ArtsINTERsection offers a preschool program for children ages 4 – 5 and school age children ages 9 -11. “At ArtsINTERsection kids can expect to have a busy day exploring theater, music, visual art and movement led by a staff of experienced, professional teaching artists with loads of individual attention in a caring environment where every child feels successful,” said Emily Petkewich, Director of Education Metro Theater Company. Four and Five year olds will explore creative drama and music in the morning and visual art and outdoor play in the afternoon. This unique program is great way to get preschoolers ready for their fall school experience! Six through 11 year olds explore acting and improvisation, creative movement, a creativity lab and visual art. Each week brings new creative challenges! Children may attend one, two or all three weeks of the program. Before and after care is also offered by New City School for an additional fee. Tuition is $230 per week, parents who register prior to May 1, 2008 receive an early bird rate of $210 per week. For more information or to register visit http://www.metrotheatercompany.org/ or call (314) 997-6777……………………………………………….Stray Dog Theatre Hop into spring dance classes for children taught by Sheila Rabbitt - professional teacher/choreographer http://www.sheilarabbittanddancers.org/ Come learn beginning modern and jazz dance in a positive environment where children will not only learn steps but create their own dances. Great for kids just starting out and those with some experience! Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:45-5:45 pm 4:45-5:45 pm Children 6-9 Children 10-12 Cost $48 for 8 week session Class size is limited. Early registration suggested. Please call Sheila Rabbitt at (314) 898-0374 to register. LOCATION Tower Grove Abbey 2336 Tennessee Avenue..................................... Stray Dog Theatare 2008 SUMMER ON STAGEChildren’s Theatre Arts Camps for Kindergarten – 5th Grade* Join Stray Dog Theatre’s ARTS IN MIND for a summer season of theatre camps.Camps are taught by theatre professionals and offer a variety of hands-on fun and education, culminating in a week’s end play for friends and family. Snacks and materials are provided. Space is limited, so make your reservation today. Come join the fun! TIME9:00am – 12:00noon LOCATION Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104 COST $100 per child, per week (Check, Money Order, or Credit Card)CONTACT Call for information and registration (314) 276-9039 and http://www.towergroveabbey.org/ ........................................................................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 best at 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 a new 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

Status Fridays every Friday at Dolce Ladies $5 before 11 p.m. 9 p.m.-3 am

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 314-504-7405. GET 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..............

NEW: Francois cognac and cigar bar presents Evening of Expressions, every Tiesday a blend of culture, spoken word and neo soul, 326 N/ vanderventer. Free until 9 p.m. $5 after 9 p.m. For more info call Ms. Bell at 314.229.7952 or Alexander at 314.448.2939

Suite Soul Spot, 1st Tuesday of each Month at the Old Rock House, 1200 S 7th Blvd. 9 p.m. 314-588-0505.2 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

UPDATE: J’var, JE and Maxxed Out Entertainment Present Lyric Lounge every Wednesday @ House of Comedy (formerly 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

UPDATE: Power Stiletto Entertainment presents Power Networking Wednesdays, beginning 5 pm-11 pm at the LOUNGE inside the new STL House of Comedy (formerly Laughs on the Landing), 801 N. 2nd St. $5 ADMISSION. 314.241.5233. The April 9 edition will be hosted by Foxy 95 personality Niecey Davis) 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..............

Check out DJ Soundz every Friday nite spinnin on the 1s ans2s at the Loft on Olive............

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

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.comor 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)401-0710Check 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.netFor body painting, makeup, face painting wigs andother special effects, contact Jessica Dana at http://www.jessicadana.com/or go to www.myspace.com/jessicadada13

For all of your STL club event plans, AD SPACE andpics,go to http://www.stlouis-online.com2,%20http/www.indalou.com/ http://www.stl411.net/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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