Its Wednesday’s blog on Thursday (Labor Pains. LOL)
Its time to get OUT…TOWN.
B4 we get into the new of newz:
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OK now the newz:
Well we here in the St. Louis area are feelin the remnants of Hurricane Gustav as its been raining pretty steadily since yesterday (Wednesday) and could bring up to five inches of rain our way through Friday. According to meteorologists the rain moisture is rich and tropical that its interacting with a cold front.
Meanwhile, on a national tip, folks are buzzing on Republican Presidential candidates John McCain’s selection of Alaskan governor Sarah Palin last Friday as his choice for a vice president and all of the personal baggage she seems to have. Meanwhile, folk in the STL area had a first glimpse of the duo last Sunday when they came to
O’ Fallon, Mo for a rally at T Hughes Ballpark for a rally that was attended by thousands of supporters and onlookers.
Reports said about 23,000 people passed through security magnetometers to get into the park. They were in the stands, on the field and in other areas. An official with the River City Rascals, the team based at the park, gave a crowd estimate of 14,000. The rally was in the heart of St. Charles County, an area rich with Republican votes where the size of the GOP turnout has been key in closely contested statewide races in recent years.
Meanwhile, St. Lousians will get a chance to see Palin as well as Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden in a debate at Washington University who will be hosting the only vice presidential debate televised (inter)nationwide This will be the fifth time the university has been selected by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a debate. The debate will take place Oct. 2. Is it us or will this have a big of a turnout than we will ever imagine?
In unrelated Palin newz, as reported by ST. Louis Post Dispatch’s Amy Gwin, 43, of University City who grew up in Alaska and competed in the Miss Wasilla, Alaska, competition in 1984 against GOP vice presidential choice Sarah Palin.said that she won the Miss Congeniality award in the competition, although Palin's Wikipedia entry says she won the contest — and the Miss Congeniality award. Gwin was a year behind Palin, now 44, at Wasilla High School, which had about 800 students. Gwin said Palin was "a high school star in a good way," a beauty who got good grades and excelled at athletics. Gwin, who was president of her class, does not recall Palin holding school office. The Wikipedia entry on Palin said she was head of the school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes and captain of the basketball team. Gwin said she was not surprised when Palin became the governor of Alaska, but is astonished that she got the GOP nod for vice president. Hmm, what more is about to come out about the Tina Fey lookalaike? LOL.
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Gov. Matt Blunt has activated the Missouri National Guard last week to send more than 500 members to Louisiana to help prepare for Hurricane Gustav. Missouri sent 500 citizen-soldiers, a 20-member group from the 7th Civil Support Team and a 12-member aviation maintenance team. Members were assembled last Saturday in Little Rock to leave to Louisiana. Blunt also announced seven shelter locations set up to accommodate evacuees.Those shelters will house several thousand Louisiana residents that the state will evacuate by air to Missouri. Meanwhile 30 or so Louisianans traveled to STL to stay with St. Louisans during the storm. Nawlins mayor Ray Naegen had issued Louisianans would return home this week.
On the Democratic side, folk are still talking about the phenomenal speech that Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama had given last Thursday. The audience for his acceptance speech likely topped 40 million people, and the Democratic gathering that nominated him was a more popular television event than any other political convention in history. More people watched Obama speak from a packed stadium in Denver than watched the Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, the final "American Idol" or the Academy Awards this year, Nielsen Media Research said Friday. (Four playoff football games, including the Super Bowl between the Giants and Patriots, were seen by more than 40 million people.) His TV audience nearly doubled the amount of people who watched John Kerry accept the Democratic nomination to run against President Bush four years ago. Kerry's speech was seen by a little more than 20 million people; Bush's acceptance speech to GOP delegates had 27.6 million viewers. So where were yawl when the speech was goin on? Oh and black folk, don't get on Obama for not saying MLK's name during his speech, okay?
To peep out the speech in parts go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_ShEXZo7UY
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A federal judge will hear arguments today on whether a woman alleged to have used a fake profile on MySpace to bully a teen-aged girl who later killed herself should stand trial. Lori Drew, 49, of Missouri, is charged with one count of felony conspiracy and three counts of illegally accessing protected computers without authorization in what is believed to be the first case of cyber-bullying to come to trial.
According to the indictment, Drew posed as a teen-age boy on the popular social networking site in 2006 to befriend Megan Meier, 13, who hanged herself after the "boy" broke up the online relationship. Meier was a neighbor and former friend of Drew's daughter. Drew, who is expected to attend today's hearing, denies the charges. Each of the four counts against her carries a maximum five-year jail term. Trial is set for Oct. 7.
Defense attorneys today are expected to urge U.S. District Judge George H. Wu to dismiss the charges against Drew on the grounds that the law being used to prosecute her is unconstitutionally vague and prosecutors have failed to state her offense.
According to the indictment, Drew posed as a teen-age boy on the popular social networking site in 2006 to befriend Megan Meier, 13, who hanged herself after the "boy" broke up the online relationship. Meier was a neighbor and former friend of Drew's daughter. Drew, who is expected to attend today's hearing, denies the charges. Each of the four counts against her carries a maximum five-year jail term. Trial is set for Oct. 7.
Defense attorneys today are expected to urge U.S. District Judge George H. Wu to dismiss the charges against Drew on the grounds that the law being used to prosecute her is unconstitutionally vague and prosecutors have failed to state her offense.
In papers filed in July, Drew's attorney, H. Dean Steward, argued that cyber-bullying is not a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which is being used against Drew. The federal statute is typically employed in the prosecution of hackers and those committing high-tech crimes.
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The first phase of the proposed Mississippi River Bridge will finally become a reality next week. The $640 million bridge bridge that will be constructed between Missouri and Illinois will consist of a four-lane span between St. Louis and East St. Louis, Ill... On Monday, geology crews working from a barge will begin drilling in the river between the Martin Luther King and McKinley bridges. They'll collect information about how deep the bedrock is, to help them make determinations about the bridge's foundation and footing. Crews are expected to work on the river barge around-the-clock during weekdays until early October. The project was in financial straits between the two states of how the bridge will be funded and if it was going to be a toll-free or regular bridge.
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The first phase of the proposed Mississippi River Bridge will finally become a reality next week. The $640 million bridge bridge that will be constructed between Missouri and Illinois will consist of a four-lane span between St. Louis and East St. Louis, Ill... On Monday, geology crews working from a barge will begin drilling in the river between the Martin Luther King and McKinley bridges. They'll collect information about how deep the bedrock is, to help them make determinations about the bridge's foundation and footing. Crews are expected to work on the river barge around-the-clock during weekdays until early October. The project was in financial straits between the two states of how the bridge will be funded and if it was going to be a toll-free or regular bridge.
The new bridge will be toll-free, after Missouri wanted drivers to pay for using the structure and Illinois argued that would be unfair to thousands of its residents that commute to work in St. Louis and Missouri suburbs.Illinois is contributing about $313 million, Missouri $88 million, and the project includes $239 million in federal funding. The cable-stay bridge and its approaches will cost about $306 million, with the rest of the funds going toward improvements to Interstate 70 in both Missouri and Illinois. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010, with the work expected to take between four and six years. Finally the bridge will be built and hopefully this will help bridge the gap literally between the two states—more specifically East St. Louis and St. Louis which is no more than a minute apart form each other.
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Boeing Co. aircraft assembly workers voted overwhelming to reject the company's contract offer and strike for an unprecedented second time in three years.Their walkout was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. PDT Thursday but was put on hold after their expiring contract -- covering more than 27,000 workers -- was extended 48 hours at the request of Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire and a federal mediator. Locally, the union workers is set to do more of an informational than an actual protest.
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Yawl can peep out the newly opened Lumiere Place Theater this weekend. The first concert there will be the female rock band the Go-Gs.
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Shareholders of brewer InBev SA will vote Sept. 29 on the company's $52 billion (euro32.8 billion) bid for U.S. rival Anheuser-Busch Cos., InBev said Thursday.
The company said it also would ask shareholders to back a capital increase and the issuing of new shares that would raise up to $10 billion (euro6.9 billion) to pay for part of the deal. That would cover the existing equity bridge financing of $9.8 billion in place since the deal was announced in July, it said.
InBev said it did not plan to increase capital by more than $9.8 billion but was adding an extra margin to cover any significant currency fluctuations until the company's board decides how many new shares to issue and at what price.
Three-quarters of InBev's shareholders must approve the Anheuser-Busch acquisition, the capital increase and changing the name of the company to Anheuser-Busch InBev.
SIUE Police are increasing patrols on campus following an armed robbery that took place shortly after midnight Friday, in an SIUE parking lot by Woodland Hall. As of Friday afternoon, there are no leads in suspects, and the case is ongoing. According to an official SIUE press release, an armed assailant held an 18-year-old freshman student at gunpoint, demanding her purse, in a parking lot. The armed assailant threw the woman to the ground and kicked her multiple times while a second man took the purse. After the two fled south from the area, the woman ran into Woodland and contacted SIUE police.Police discovered later that the student's credit card was used at a service station in Cahokia. The woman described the armed suspect as a black male between 18 and 22 years of age with short hair and a goatee. She described the second suspect as a black male wearing a white shirt. SIUE Police Chief Gina Hays said the victim was fine. Anyone with information about the investigation should contact SIUE Police at 650-3324
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The St. Louis Public Schools could soon have a new superintendent.Three men have been selected as finalists; their names will be announced next Monday on the districts' web site and they will meet with the public on Tuesday.Search committee director and Special Administrative Board member Melanie Adams would not say if any of the candidates are currently working in the city system.
The next leader will be the 7th superintendent in five years.That person will also be coming into a district that lacks state accreditation and although it is Missouri's largest district, the enrollment has been declining for years.The public forum will be held on Tuesday, September 9th at Vashon High School, 3035 Cass Avenue from 5:30 p.m. until 9:15 p.m.Citizens can meet the candidates at a reception from 5:30-6:30; then from 6:30-9:15, the candidates will talk about their plans for the district and answer written questions.On Tuesday morning, the candidates will tour three middle schools.
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We know we late on this but in case yawl didn’t know, the St. Louis Police Board announced in July that Assistant Police Chief Stephen Pollihan will assume the duties of interim police chief after Police Chief Joe Mowka retired after the investigation of the department after the tow truck scandal for the 1,342-officer department until another chief is selected in late October.
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The number of surveillance cameras at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport will triple over the next 18 months.The 142 additional cameras will be placed in terminals, concourses and other unspecified parts of the airport, Lambert officials said Wednesday. The Transportation Security Administration will reimburse the airport for the $1.5 million cost of the cameras, airport officials said. Lambert will pay the initial cost out of its own development fund. Airport Police Chief Paul Mason said the airport wanted to improve its surveillance camera capability by increasing the number of cameras, which are monitored by airport police officers and record any incidents.The agency has joined with 48 U.S. airports — including Lambert — to help them upgrade their surveillance and detection systems. The new cameras will bring Lambert's total to 213. Oh and they also say there will no cams in the restrooms….uh, wouldn’t that be an invasion of privacy or is that without sayin?
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This week marks the one year anniversary of adventurer Steve Fawcett’s missing whereabouts . It was Labor Day 2007 when Fossett disappeared after taking off from a private airfield in Northern Nevada. He has been declared legally dead, yet the search continues. Friends and volunteers are looking in a remote area west of Hawthorne. The adventurer took off for what was supposed to be a short flight. Fossett did not file a flight plan, which makes it difficult to find him or any wreckage. The search team for the remains of famed aviator-adventurer Steve Fossett say they are still hopeful despite finding little more than bullet-riddled metal scrap so far. he searchers, who started their hunt for Fossett on Aug. 23 and plan to end it on Sept. 10, had a moment of silence Wednesday, a year to the day since Fossett's small plane was missing.
There could be a bus shortage at Metro if they had their way, but citizens aint havin it. About 50 Transit riders and their supporters lashed out at proposed cuts to bus and MetroLink train service on Wednesday at a public hearing at the Wash U Medical Center. The voice-off folk are saying the cuts would eliminate a vital transportation link for workers, the elderly and new immigrants.Several additional public hearings are planned.In the face of projected budget deficits, the Metro public transportation system is bracing for the worst. Under its worst-case scenario, assuming new funding is not found, Metro has proposed:
— Ending bus service in the Missouri half of the region outside of Interstate 270.
— Ending MetroLink train service at 8 p.m.
— Cutting significantly the Call-A-Ride paratransit system.Wednesday marked the first public airing of the proposed cuts, with 14 more hearings scheduled through the end of this month. Metro is also considering fare increases to overcome a budget shortfall expected to reach $45 million of its $226 million operating budget for the year beginning July 1, 2009. Metro officials have said any cuts would require the approval of the Metro board and passage of a half-cent tax proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot in St. Louis County would make the cuts, and potential fare increases, unnecessary.
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On the East Side, people are talking about the toxic chemical spill at GS Robbins Corp located in East St. Louis on North 20th Street last week that caused eight workers to fall ill and to be rushed to the hospital (they are all released as of this blogging) On Sunday afternoon, the chemical nitroaniline spilled from a drum dropped Saturday by workers at the plant. The highly toxic powder is packaged at the plant and can attack the respiratory system and get into the bloodstream. The chemical is used to make a variety of products, including dyes and gasoline.
The entire length of North 20th Street from State Street to St. Clair Avenue was closed off to traffic. Red “Danger environmental-hazard tape” blocked off the front of two warehouse buildings. An emergency hazardous material response team from Hulcher Professional Services Inc. was on the scene. On the sidewalk in front of one of the buildings were several taped-up garbage bags. The hazmat workers used heavy whisk brooms and industrial vaccuum cleaners to clean up a ramp connecting a loading dock.
There was a tractor trailer backed up to the loading dock.Two MedStar ambulances were parked in a driveway of the East Side Health District building, which is located across the street at 638 North 20th. An FBI spokesman said the chemical release at the Ro-Corp. plant caused no deaths, countering a statement earlier Sunday, by East St. Louis City Manager Robert Betts, who said two people may have died.
Meanwhile, Betts apologized Tuesday for inaccurately reporting to media outlets that two men had died after a toxic powder spill at a local packaging plant.He wouldn't say, however, where he got the erroneous information, which he passed along to the Post-Dispatch and other media outlets on Saturday night.Hmmm, something sounds fishy about this. Why would he report to media that two folks dies and didn’t get confirmation?
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In other East Side news, there was a big celebration for the Olympic gold medal win for East St. Louis native Dawn Harper last weekend at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center. All of the local dignitaries were there (including the buildings; namesake Olympic star) we here, but after reading up on the celebration in this weeks Monitor Newspaper, there were no pics of Harper and the caption said. From reports she planned to return to her hometown for this celebration, but we are wondering if she attended. Hmmm. Well, we are sure if anything, she had an excuse if she was not there. We are hoping she was there. Meanwhile, we wonder if she was among the 150 athletes who were invited to the taping of the season premiere of the Oprah Winfrey Show where she invited the Olympic medalists Tuesday . We will find out and see. The 23rd season premiere will air next Monday.
In order for Rams runningback Steven Jackson to reach escalators Jackson needs to average 1,200 yards rushing and 400 yards receiving during the first four years of his new contract _ from 2008 through 2011 _ to void the final two years of his six-year deal. If Jackson reaches the 1,200-400 average, his base salary will increase, or "escalate," $3 million in both 2012 and 2013, the final two years of his contract. But if he reaches those statistical plateaus, either he or the Rams will be able to void the final two years of his contract.Without the escalators, Jackson's contract is worth $44.805 million for six years, according to figures filed with the NFL Players Association. The official signing bonus is $11.395 million, and $20.5 million of the deal is guaranteed.Besides the signing bonus, the rest of the guaranteed money comes in the form of Jackson's base salary of $605,000 this season, $5.5 million next season and $3 million (of his $6.105 million) base salary in 2010.The rest of Jackson's base salaries are as follows: $7.2 million in 2011; $7 million in 2012; and $7 million in 2013.If the escalators are reached and the final two years of the deal are voided, it becomes a four-year, $30.805 million contract. Either way, it makes Jackson one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFLd void the final two years of his contract, he needs to put together four very solid seasons for the Rams.
Mneanwhile. Jackson was among most of the starting offensive players who did not play in the Aug 28 game for St. Louis against the Kansas City Chefs (the others included quarterback Marc Bulger and wide receiver Torry Holt) where they lost to the Chiefs 21-17 in the leagues last week of pre-season games.
Chiefs rebounded to finish their preseason on a strong note with a 21-17 victory over the St Louis Rams on Thursday night. Jackson is expected to play in the Rams season opener game against thr Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday at Lincoln Financial field in Philly.Is it us or has Jackson won already. LOL
It looks like the St. Louis Cards will have to make every game count if they wantto be a contender in the wild card race to clinch their National League—central division. The Cardinals find themselves 5 1/2 games behind the Brewers in the Wild Card race, but as the season plugs along in its final month, St. Louis is hoping to eliminate some of the teams chasing them.
Their next chance will come starting on Friday, when they can distance themselves from the Marlins, who trail the Cards by 4 1/2 games in the Wild Card standings. The Marlins have scuffled of late and have not won consecutive games since July 30-31, but still find themselves in the thick of the postseason race.
In August, the Cards took three out of four from the Marlins in South Florida. After losing five of their last six games on the road, the Cardinals are going to need a pretty good run if they are to make any postseason plans.
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The money game changed big-time in the race for Missouri governor after campaign contribution limits became a thing of the past on Aug. 28. In less than one week of unlimited donations, both Republican Kenny Hulshof and Democrat Jay Nixon started raking in donations of $100,000 or more.Hulshof was the big winner the first few days, thanks to a $600,000 donation from the Republican Governor’s Association. Added to Hulshof’s other contributions, the Republican took in $1.2 million in the past few days. The new law requires donations over $5,000 to be noted online within 48 hours.Nixon also took in a chunk of change, $411,650, in the first few days of the new law. Nixon’s two biggest donors were law firms. Gray, Ritter and Graham of St. Louis gave $100,000 and the Hershewe Law Firm of Joplin gave $75,000.
Meanwhile the Missouri’s gubernatorial candidates have agreed to debate at 3:15 p.m,. Sept 11 next week at the University of Missouri-Columbia 9and will be televised on Fox 2) . The Columbia debate is being sponsored by the Missouri Press Association in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the university’s journalism school. Nixon says he will participate in three other debates — a radio debate in Kansas City; a TV debate broadcast in St. Louis and Kansas City; and a TV debate in Springfield.Hulshof also wants to hold an additional mid-Missouri debate and one in Cape Girardeau.
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Richmond Heights Police used a stun gun on a woman at the Galleria whom they said was resisting arrest.Security guards at the Dillards department store were attempting to escort a woman out of the store for creating a disturbance. Police were called to assist.Police allege the woman became combative and said they only used a stun gun after officers were unable to handcuff her second wrist.The woman was taken to Richmond Heights Jail for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. We can just imagine what she was up there causing a stir on and with the description they had shown on TV , we are sure it was sista ghetto girl dramatic!
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Wassup with this scrap metal theft ring that was discovered in St. Peters?
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Wassup with this scrap metal theft ring that was discovered in St. Peters?
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A St. Clair County jury last Wednesday ordered the Belleville Diocese to pay $5 million to a former Salem altar boy who claimed he was sexually abused by a priest decades ago. The verdict is believed to be the largest jury award in a local priest-abuse case.
The Rev. Raymond Kownacki allegedly began sexually abusing the boy after being moved from another parish following allegations he raped a 16-year-old girl, who later became pregnant, and attempted to perform her abortion.
The jury found that the diocese conspired to hush sex abuse allegations and allowed the priest free rein in the diocese — even after, court records show, church officials knew he couldn't control his sexual urges toward young boys and girls.According to unrefuted documents shown in court, the diocese moved the priest from parish to parish as claims of sexual misconduct came from nearly everywhere the priest went.
To all of you Miles Davis collector’s item fans, you are in luck. Davis’ landmark 1959 album. “Kind Of Blue” will be reissued through Columbia/Legacy Recordings tied to the 50th anniversary of its release.The super deluxe box set version of “Kind of Blue 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” features:
– Two CDs, the original album and a second one with studio sequences, false starts, and alternate takes from the 1958-1959 sessions, plus 17-minutes of “So What” live in Holland from 1960.
– A newly-produced documentary featuring jazz superstars
– A 60-page full color book with tons of photos
– A blue vinyl 12-inch LP
– Liner note essays written by Davis experts Gerald Early and Francis Davis
– Session transcripts by Ashley Kahn
– A detailed timeline by Bob Belden and Ken Vail
– Reproduction of a 1959 Columbia promo brochure; six 8 x 10 photos; a 22 x 33 fold-out poster. It’s all out Sept. 30, with a traveling exhibit of the Alton-native and East St. Louis raised jazzman’s photography by Morrison Hotel Gallery following later in the fall. “Kind of Blue” featured such jazz luminaries as Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Jimmy Cobb. It’s considered one of the greatest albums of all time, and is the best-selling jazz album ever.
Cash Money Millionaire superstar Lil Wayne was in the Lou Saturday for a concert at the newly built Chaifetz Arena included a slew of surprise guests, including Nelly and Birdman. The show, whose tickets that ranged from $200 to $40, , brought in concert-goers who filled the lower portion of the 10,000-seat arena. The top portion was strangely not filled. Another interesting mention was the staging was in a round circling the crowd which we hear caused many who had the cheap seats to bum rush the $200 ticket area to get near the stage the middle. We also hear that the majority of the crowd was of a Caucasian persuasion and many comp tickets were given out by sponsoring radio stations(we are sure to get at least a decent crowd to offset the charge to see him). We hear the New Orleans rapper did not disappoint as far as entertaining the crowd performing songs from “Duffle Bag Boy” to his biggest hit to date, “Lollipop.” and featuring
“Stuntin Like My Daddy” (with Bridman) to his chart topping hit, “Lollipop.” We also heard he sat down in a chair to play guitar for the song, "Leather So Soft." Opening up the show were local talents, including Jus Bleezy, Lil' Chuckee and Lil' Twist, two child rappers, also performed.. 104.1's Staci Static announced that Lil Wayne was in the building, just before the St. Lunatics 'performance of their solo works which were highlighted by City Spud, the St. Lunatics member who was recently released from prison and Nelly took to the stage with the other Lunatics. Oh and when Weezy did get on stage he gave Nelly his props, but then said it was his house.
Speaking of Nelly and the Tics, Nelly, Murphy Lee and Kyjuan will debut new fashion lines during St. Louis Fashion Week, which runs Oct. 6-12. Nelly's Apple Bottoms line will showcase Red Label, a new, exclusive collection from the company. Murphy Lee and Kyjuan will launch their own new urban clothing line, U.C. Me. The hip-hop artists' designs will be introduced in the final runway show of the week, "Flow" on Oct. 11. Runway shows for the week will begin Oct. 7 at the Contemporary Art Museum.
The kickoff will be "Project: Design!," which will feature six up-and-coming St. Louis designers — Andrew Thouvenot of Trashbiscuit; Paul Gibson of Reign by Paul Gibson; Carmella Simpson of Mella Y;
Shawn Williams (PICTURED) of Eyekon and re.Construct-D
and Shan Keith (PICTURED)of Shan Keith Designs. More info at http://www.saintlouisfashionweek.com/
In more tics newz, City Spud aka Lavell Webb celebrated his 33rd b–day last weekend at Lush during Sunday Night Shindig, a popular party event that is hosted by Mocha Latte and created under her company Monopoly Promotions. It was well over a thousand well wishers who packed all up in the Lush to wish Spud a happy b0day (as well as his release from prison) To get more scoop, pics and who was there, go to OUT 459 .
Did yawl know that superstar director and actor Tyler Perry’s was in town last week to promote his latest flick, “The Family that Preys? We assume he stayed at the Hotel Lumiere cause from reports there was a press conference there with local media (and we are sure they got an advanced screening of it as well). If yawl wanna get a sneak of the flick, you can peep it out Sept 12 at Chase Park Plaza at 9 p.m. For tickets and more info go to http://www.bfreepaparazzi.com/preys.html
Also in town was Donnie Klurg last Saturday. STL promoters Precision joined up with Z-107.7 FM brought in the Bad Boy Entertainment artist and Making the Band reality star who help to host the event Panache at Club Xes inside the Drunken Fish on the Landing. There, we hear, partiers listened to his new hit single, “Take You There” featuring P. Diddy (of course) and partied it up with him. The admission was free and space was limited, so radio folk were telling folk to get there early. We guess we gotta take their word for it cuz we were at the FREE TIME party at Reggie's. LOL. (However we did see Precision members at Reggie's as well. LOL)
St. Louis Magazine recently chosen its Best Top 10 Best Dressed and were celebrated at ARAKA last Wednesday night.
St. Louis Magazine recently chosen its Best Top 10 Best Dressed and were celebrated at ARAKA last Wednesday night.
Two of Best Dressed who were named were Webster U’s Dr. Benjamin Akande
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KMOV personality Vickie Newton. Speaking of Newton, she is among several local celebs will also rip the runway to raise money for the local chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. The APDA along with Plaza Motors are co-chairs of the organization's 13th annual fundraiser. The event will be Oct. 13 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. Work it, girl!!!.
411 BITZ--The Broadway play, “The Color Purple” will be staged here at the Fox next month. But to get an early start for tickets, yawl can come to the Fox Theatre box office this Sunday, September 7 at noon! Join Majic 104.9’s Darrel Eason as tickets go on-sale for The Color Purple. The first 100 people in line will receive a Color Purple recycle grocery bag and everyone in line to purchase tickets will receive a Color Purple fan! (SEE FOX FILES BELOW FOR MOR EINFO)
After an exceptionally successful inaugural Tour of Missouri in 2007, the Show Me State will again welcome 120 of the world's elite cyclists on a 623-mile point-to-point race, to be held September 8 - 14, 2008.The second Tour of Missouri will include seven days of racing, from Kansas City to the Ozarks, over the Katy Trail, along Route 66 and the historic Missouri River, with a fantastic finish under the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.Last year's event drew a police-estimated 365,000 spectators over six days and provided $26.2 million of direct and indirect economic benefit for the state and its host cities.
Although “Disaster Movie” did a disaster at the Box Office, one of its stars, G Thang(PICTURED IN SWEATER), came from the STL and that is success enuff for us. The film which opened last weekend raking in only $7 million at came in No. 7 has already been panned as one of the worst flicks of all time. Yipes! After just one weekend at the US box office, Disaster Movie (hich was not screened to any critics before its opening…bad sign)has been voted as the worst film of all time on the IMDb website. The comedy, which spoofs several of Hollywood's summer films, comes from the filmmakers of Meet the Spartans, Epic Movie and Date Movie - all of which have been severely slammed by critics. Reviews of Disaster Movie, although savage, are not the worst of the year. Metacritic.com has the film sitting on an average score of 15 (out of 100) based on 10 reviews - compared to The Hottie and the Nottie with a score of 7 and Meet the Spartans which also scores 15.
Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly rated the film relatively highly with a C+, saying in his review: "It's quite funny..."Most critics, however, have better represented the IMDb voters.
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Speaking of STL comedians, several newbie comedians are doing their thang on a national stage. First up is Hot Sauce recently landed a spot on BET’s Comic View: One Mic Stand. The show airs 9 p.m. Tuesdays on BET. Second is Carmen Barton, who moved to Hollywood earlier this year, has a spot on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-up. The show also airs 9 p.m. Tuesdays on Starz. STL vet comics Arvin Mitchell, G-Thang and Joe Torry also will be on BET's One Mic Stand this season.
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STL Stars in the making. Three STL artists made the callback for P. Diddy’s new reality music show “Starmaker” when the show came to the STL for auditions on Aug. 28.
They are rappers Nite Owl
Rapper Toyy
....and R&b singer Seviin Lii.They were among the select few invited for callbacks. According to the show’s MySpace page, “Diddy is currently looking to sign two fresh artists to his label Bad Boy Records - one guy and one girl will be given the opportunity of a lifetime.”
While the mega-platinum selling entertainer has primarily focused on hip-hop and R&B in the past, this competition promises he is “looking for all styles from soulful R&B and energetic pop singers, to twangy country and hot rockers.” Starmaker” is currently scheduled to debut on MTV this winter. Let’s hope that one of the three or all three make the cut for the boy and girl slots.
We know we late on catching STL rapper Hakeem tha Dream’s “Thick wit it.” That was filmed in the STL earlier this year, but we were checking out his video on YOUTUBE and saw many STL cameos like his producer Ronnie Notch, Dj Sir Thurl and 100.3 The Beat’s Hypeman Dwight Stone , STL spots like Club Society and scenes at this year’s May Day Parade (Surprisingly, there is no shot of the Arch!)
To peep it out go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9dusW-hjm4
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Happy Libra b-days to STL singer Aloha (who will celebrate her b-day this weekend at the Loft) and St. Louis Post’s Pop critic Kevin Johnson.
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Congrats and good luck are in store for two teachers on both sides of the Sippi who will receive Teacher of the Year awards. On the STL side, Margaret Williams , a history teacher at U City High School recently received the the Missouri Teacher of the Year Award created by The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She received a cash award, free car and a classroom technology package from the state, She automatically becomes a candidate in the national Teacher of the Year program. A kindergarten teacher in Wood Riveron the ILL side is one of nine finalists for the Illinois State Board of Education's "Teacher of the Year" contest for 2008-2009. The finalists include Jill Christeson, a kindergarten teacher at Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Wood River.The finalists were chosen from nearly 175 nominees. The Illinois 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year will be announced during an awards banquet Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria. The Teacher of the Year represents Illinois at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., and in the National Teacher of the Year Program sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and ING.
Congrats and good luck are in store for two teachers on both sides of the Sippi who will receive Teacher of the Year awards. On the STL side, Margaret Williams , a history teacher at U City High School recently received the the Missouri Teacher of the Year Award created by The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She received a cash award, free car and a classroom technology package from the state, She automatically becomes a candidate in the national Teacher of the Year program. A kindergarten teacher in Wood Riveron the ILL side is one of nine finalists for the Illinois State Board of Education's "Teacher of the Year" contest for 2008-2009. The finalists include Jill Christeson, a kindergarten teacher at Lewis and Clark Elementary School in Wood River.The finalists were chosen from nearly 175 nominees. The Illinois 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year will be announced during an awards banquet Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Pere Marquette Hotel in Peoria. The Teacher of the Year represents Illinois at NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., and in the National Teacher of the Year Program sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers and ING.
IN THE MIA FILE. What ever happened to STL rapper Louis Black?
BLIND BITZ. What recent venue and event had some sistas sportin' suspenders on top of their naked breasts? (Hint. if you were at this event, you know where this was. LOL)
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Andre "Bubbles" Royo of HBO's The Wire, Thurs. Sept 4 @ Missouri History Museum, URBAN STORIES, a four-part series. 6pm @ Lindell & DeBaliviere in Forest Park. 314.361.9017 or http://www.mohistory.org/ for tickets.
This Thursday, 9/4/08-the 5th Anniversary of the One Dollar Mix Vol 1
At Gramophone-4243 Manchester)The Pocket Full of Ones album Pre-Release Party(No cover charge)The ONE and ONLY place to pick up a limited edition, pre-release copy of my debut album (after nearly 50 mixtapes), Pocket Full of Ones...and get this--they will be sale for only $1.00 in honor of the five year anniversary of the release of One Dollar Mix Volume 1 (9/4/03). DJs Needles and Crucials on the 1s and 2s
More info: 314-283-6384 or djtrackstar@gmail.com-- Trackstar the DJ...on the movehttp://www.djtrackstar.com/314-283-6384smokingsection.net
This Thursday, 9/4/08-the 5th Anniversary of the One Dollar Mix Vol 1
At Gramophone-4243 Manchester)The Pocket Full of Ones album Pre-Release Party(No cover charge)The ONE and ONLY place to pick up a limited edition, pre-release copy of my debut album (after nearly 50 mixtapes), Pocket Full of Ones...and get this--they will be sale for only $1.00 in honor of the five year anniversary of the release of One Dollar Mix Volume 1 (9/4/03). DJs Needles and Crucials on the 1s and 2s
More info: 314-283-6384 or djtrackstar@gmail.com-- Trackstar the DJ...on the movehttp://www.djtrackstar.com/314-283-6384smokingsection.net
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Sherry Wright-Gully, founder of SRD & Wright Ministry of Performing Arts, Inc., and author of The Color of Rain (now showing) will be facilitating a class on Center Stage! The Performing Arts Ministry where you will learn about Casting in a stage production and gain an understanding about Auditions, Callbacks, and how it all comes together before hitting the stage in front of a live audience. REGISTER NOW! Renaissance Hotel - 9801 Natural Bridge September 4-7, 2008 Saint Louis, Missouri Meet Us in Gateway St. Louis at The Luxurious Renaissance Hotel Register at: http://equippingthesaints-srd.eventbrite.com/ or call (618) 407-6145. Visit: www.praisedanceministry.com/conference for a complete conference schedule.
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Join Stress Free Fridays this Friday, Sept 5 as we visit the newest University City venue, Es-ca-lade (formerly Hadley's), located in the heart of the Olive Boulevard Business District at 7828 Olive Blvd(info: 1-314-726-3250) ...the renovations will leave you speechless...enjoy great drink choices, delicious food and a hip and vibrant atmosphere...the Resident DJ will have you dancing the night away...stop by and create new memories...bring your business cards and a friend be prepared to network...if you are celebrating a special event in your life, please email Mario at wayne_mario@yahoo.com or Mark Anthony at maj_826@yahoo.com and we will recognize you and your special event...Please RSVP...it is the right thing to do...EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED AS ATTENDANCE WILL BE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH...
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The Majic 30th Anniversary Jam Saturday, September 6th The Starlight Room Featuring Eric Benet with Special Guest: Noel Gourdin, Saturday, September 6th The Starlight Room - 8350 N Broadway. Tickets On Sale Now!Click here to purchase tickets or visit any Metro Tix Outlet.http://www.kmjm.com/pages/concerts.html?feed=124748&article=4047930
Sherry Wright-Gully, founder of SRD & Wright Ministry of Performing Arts, Inc., and author of The Color of Rain (now showing) will be facilitating a class on Center Stage! The Performing Arts Ministry where you will learn about Casting in a stage production and gain an understanding about Auditions, Callbacks, and how it all comes together before hitting the stage in front of a live audience. REGISTER NOW! Renaissance Hotel - 9801 Natural Bridge September 4-7, 2008 Saint Louis, Missouri Meet Us in Gateway St. Louis at The Luxurious Renaissance Hotel Register at: http://equippingthesaints-srd.eventbrite.com/ or call (618) 407-6145. Visit: www.praisedanceministry.com/conference for a complete conference schedule.
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Join Stress Free Fridays this Friday, Sept 5 as we visit the newest University City venue, Es-ca-lade (formerly Hadley's), located in the heart of the Olive Boulevard Business District at 7828 Olive Blvd(info: 1-314-726-3250) ...the renovations will leave you speechless...enjoy great drink choices, delicious food and a hip and vibrant atmosphere...the Resident DJ will have you dancing the night away...stop by and create new memories...bring your business cards and a friend be prepared to network...if you are celebrating a special event in your life, please email Mario at wayne_mario@yahoo.com or Mark Anthony at maj_826@yahoo.com and we will recognize you and your special event...Please RSVP...it is the right thing to do...EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED AS ATTENDANCE WILL BE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH...
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Danielle N. Lee, Piia Hanson & Tishaura Jones present a Happy Hour/School Supply to benefit KidSmart at F15teen. 1900 Locust Street, Friday, September 5, 5:00PM to 8:00PM Phone: 314 283-2959 Please join us for a Happy Hour/School Supply to benefit KidSmart - a non-profit organization that provides needy St. Louis classrooms with the supplies to ensure student success.We're accepting donations of school and office supplies for local area public schools. Visit KidSmart to learn more about the organization and which schools participate. Top needed school supplies: loose leaf paper, spiral notebookspencils, pens, markers, crayons, glue, pocket folders, construction paper. However, all donations are graciously accepted. Drink Specials - $2 domestics; 2 for 1 Martinis until 7 pmand Live entertainment at 8 pm on the patio
Danielle N. Lee, Piia Hanson & Tishaura Jones present a Happy Hour/School Supply to benefit KidSmart at F15teen. 1900 Locust Street, Friday, September 5, 5:00PM to 8:00PM Phone: 314 283-2959 Please join us for a Happy Hour/School Supply to benefit KidSmart - a non-profit organization that provides needy St. Louis classrooms with the supplies to ensure student success.We're accepting donations of school and office supplies for local area public schools. Visit KidSmart to learn more about the organization and which schools participate. Top needed school supplies: loose leaf paper, spiral notebookspencils, pens, markers, crayons, glue, pocket folders, construction paper. However, all donations are graciously accepted. Drink Specials - $2 domestics; 2 for 1 Martinis until 7 pmand Live entertainment at 8 pm on the patio
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The Majic 30th Anniversary Jam Saturday, September 6th The Starlight Room Featuring Eric Benet with Special Guest: Noel Gourdin, Saturday, September 6th The Starlight Room - 8350 N Broadway. Tickets On Sale Now!Click here to purchase tickets or visit any Metro Tix Outlet.http://www.kmjm.com/pages/concerts.html?feed=124748&article=4047930
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GOT Lyrics and Best Damn Fridays Period are ON HIATUS.......................Ladies Night OUT 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!
MOCHA's EVENT SPOTLIGHT
"WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU BEEN OUT OF TOWN? DO YOU NEED TO GETAWAY? JOIN US FOR THE CHICAGO BOOZE CRUISE!! NOV 7-9..";I NEED TO GETAWAY...DON'T YOU? JOIN ME AND FRIENDS..... CHITOWN GETAWAY NOVEMBER 7-9 EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ON "THE MAGINIFICENT MILE" HOT "NIGHTLIFE" SCENEBULLS VS SUNS&CAVALIERS GAME AND MANY MORE CONTACT ME ASAP FOR MORE DETAILS SPACE IS LIMITED!!!THIS BUS WILL SELL OUT FASTFUN! FUN! FUN FUN FUN FUNHELP US CELEBRATE "CALVIN'S BIRTHDAY" (SEE INFO BELOW)
Mocha's daughter need yawl help. ST LOUIS CHARTER SCHOOL is having a fundraiser. You can shop online athttp://www.mrfundraising.com/store/brochures.php?sID=cha4822
The group receives profit from the sale and the seller will receive prize credits. Enter the seller ID below to begin.Seller: sydney cowinsSeller ID: cha4822Thank you for your support.If the link above does not work, please use the following link and enter the seller ID: http://www.mrfundraising.com/store/index.php
COMPUTERS R US U.S.A INC.....NEED A NEW PC? GOT COMPUTERS PROBLEMS? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!!! ABSOLUTELY FREE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS! MENTION THIS & RECIEVE 10% off Tell them Mocha Latte' sent YOU!
The Robert Plant & Alison Krauss concert at the Fox Theatre on June 19th has been RESCHEDULED to September 24th. Update: Due to a change in schedules, the previously announced planned additional September 25th performance will not be added and the filming of the performances will now not take place. Tickets for the June 19th performance will be honored at the September 24th show. If you have purchased tickets to the June 19th performance and are unable to attend on September 24th, please contact MetroTix at 314/534-1111.
MOCHA'S CORNER
GOT Lyrics and Best Damn Fridays Period are ON HIATUS.......................Ladies Night OUT 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!
MOCHA's EVENT SPOTLIGHT
"WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU BEEN OUT OF TOWN? DO YOU NEED TO GETAWAY? JOIN US FOR THE CHICAGO BOOZE CRUISE!! NOV 7-9..";I NEED TO GETAWAY...DON'T YOU? JOIN ME AND FRIENDS..... CHITOWN GETAWAY NOVEMBER 7-9 EARLY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ON "THE MAGINIFICENT MILE" HOT "NIGHTLIFE" SCENEBULLS VS SUNS&CAVALIERS GAME AND MANY MORE CONTACT ME ASAP FOR MORE DETAILS SPACE IS LIMITED!!!THIS BUS WILL SELL OUT FASTFUN! FUN! FUN FUN FUN FUNHELP US CELEBRATE "CALVIN'S BIRTHDAY" (SEE INFO BELOW)
Mocha's daughter need yawl help. ST LOUIS CHARTER SCHOOL is having a fundraiser. You can shop online athttp://www.mrfundraising.com/store/brochures.php?sID=cha4822
The group receives profit from the sale and the seller will receive prize credits. Enter the seller ID below to begin.Seller: sydney cowinsSeller ID: cha4822Thank you for your support.If the link above does not work, please use the following link and enter the seller ID: http://www.mrfundraising.com/store/index.php
COMPUTERS R US U.S.A INC.....NEED A NEW PC? GOT COMPUTERS PROBLEMS? WE HAVE THE SOLUTION!!! ABSOLUTELY FREE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS! MENTION THIS & RECIEVE 10% off Tell them Mocha Latte' sent YOU!
SPRING INTO FITNESS... CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE http://www.mvpfitness.net/ OR CALL 314-831-7505 Please tell them Mocha Latte' referred you. The Next MVP Boot Camp Starts September 9th!" ONLY 89 BUCKS!!
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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; and featured artist on Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam 2007 HEAR HIM SHARE HIS LIFE at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TEVSMITH
Contact Mocha Lattte if you want to book him.
For more info on these items and events, contact Miss Latte at 314.646.9917 or sgalvin26@yahoo.com
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The Robert Plant & Alison Krauss concert at the Fox Theatre on June 19th has been RESCHEDULED to September 24th. Update: Due to a change in schedules, the previously announced planned additional September 25th performance will not be added and the filming of the performances will now not take place. Tickets for the June 19th performance will be honored at the September 24th show. If you have purchased tickets to the June 19th performance and are unable to attend on September 24th, please contact MetroTix at 314/534-1111. NEW: Tickets for R&B singer Maxwell’s 8 p.m. Oct. 15 concert at the Fox Theatre, first tipped here in this space, go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
The long missing-in-action singer’s tour is meant to tide fans over while they continue waiting for his upcoming “Black Summers’ Nights” trilogy.
Jasmine Sullivan of “Need U Bad” fame will open the show.
Tickets are $39.50-$69.50, available at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office
The long missing-in-action singer’s tour is meant to tide fans over while they continue waiting for his upcoming “Black Summers’ Nights” trilogy.
Jasmine Sullivan of “Need U Bad” fame will open the show.
Tickets are $39.50-$69.50, available at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office
DAVID BYRNE “Songs of David Byrne And Brian Eno” Saturday, October 18 • 8PM Fox Theatre $52.50 A limited number of Gold Circle Seats are also available.
Fox Concerts & The Pageant present CARDINALS Featuring Ryan Adams, Neal Casal, Chris Feinstein, Jon Graboff & Brad Pemberton Friday, October 3 • 8:30PM LIVE at the Fox Theatre! $35 & $30
An Evening with JACKSON BROWNE Sunday, October 19 • 7:30PM LIVE at the Fox Theatre! $57.50, $52.50, $ 47.50, $42.50 A limited number of Gold Circle seats are also available .
KETC / CHANNEL 9 presents CHRIS BOTTI Saturday, September 13 • 8 pm At the Fabulous Fox Theatre! (UPDATE:CONCERT POSTPONED UNTIL 2009!)
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THE 2008 EDITION OF THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SPONSORED BY AMERENUE AND PRESENTED BY DANCE ST. LOUIS RETURNS TO THE FOX THEATRE DECEMBER 11-28, 2008!
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 27 AT 10AM!
ST. LOUIS, MO / September 2, 2008 – Fox Associates have announced that tickets for the much anticipated return engagement of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring the Rockettes will go on sale to the public on Saturday, September 27. Members of the world-famous Rockettes will be on hand to greet ticket buyers at the Fox Theatre box office at 10am. All MetroTix outlets, charge by phone at 314/534-1111 and http://www.metrotix.com/ will also open at that time. Ticket prices range from $29.50-$69.50 depending on performance date and seat location; a performance schedule is attached. Sponsored by AmerenUE, Dance St. Louis will present this return engagement of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for 38 dazzling performances. Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 314/535-2900. For more information, visit http://www.fabulousfox.com/.
THE 2008 EDITION OF THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SPONSORED BY AMERENUE AND PRESENTED BY DANCE ST. LOUIS RETURNS TO THE FOX THEATRE DECEMBER 11-28, 2008!
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 27 AT 10AM!
ST. LOUIS, MO / September 2, 2008 – Fox Associates have announced that tickets for the much anticipated return engagement of the RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring the Rockettes will go on sale to the public on Saturday, September 27. Members of the world-famous Rockettes will be on hand to greet ticket buyers at the Fox Theatre box office at 10am. All MetroTix outlets, charge by phone at 314/534-1111 and http://www.metrotix.com/ will also open at that time. Ticket prices range from $29.50-$69.50 depending on performance date and seat location; a performance schedule is attached. Sponsored by AmerenUE, Dance St. Louis will present this return engagement of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for 38 dazzling performances. Orders for groups of 15 or more may be placed by calling 314/535-2900. For more information, visit http://www.fabulousfox.com/.
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THE U.S. Bank Broadway Series Shows and Specials: Oprah Winfrey presents THE COLOR PURPLE, October 21-November 2, 2008; Curtain times for the U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation are Tuesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 26 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, November 2 at 2 p.m. There is also a weekday matinee on Thursday, October 30 at 1 p.m.
Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on December 1, 2006 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-breaking years. It is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.
Michael Kuchwara, the Associated Press described THE COLOR PURPLE as “a roof-raising story of triumph.” And Richard Corliss of TIME Magazine said, “[it is] a soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart.” Elysa Gardner from USA Today raved, “Pure heart! It celebrates the inspiring relationships of faith and love, a Broadway hit!”
As on Broadway, the first North American Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Gary Griffin. THE COLOR PURPLE features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winning composers/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd. The original creative team of Tony Award®-winner John Lee Beatty (sets), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award®-winner Brian MacDevitt (lighting), Jon Weston (sound), Jonathan Tunick (orchestrations) and Kevin Stites (Music Supervisor) was reunited for the tour.
The first North American Tour is produced by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman, Quincy Jones, Creative Battery, Anna Fantaci & Cheryl Lachowicz, Independent Presenters Network, Lowy Family Group, Stephanie McClelland, Gary Winnick, Jan Kallish, Nederlander Presentations, Inc., Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Andrew Asnes & Adam Zotovich and Todd Johnson.
The original cast recording is available on EMI/Angel Records, and THE COLOR PURPLE: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical (Avalon/Carroll & Graf) is available in bookstores now. Ariel Investments is a proud sponsor of THE COLOR PURPLE.
Single tickets for THE COLOR PURPLE go on sale Sunday, September 7 at noon at the Fox Theatre box office, online through http://www.metrotix.com/, MetroTix charge by phone at 314/534-1111 and all MetroTix outlets. Orders for groups of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314/535-2900. Ticket prices range from $27-$68 depending on performance date and seat location. For more information, visit http://www.fabulousfox.com/. THE COLOR PURPLE is a U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation and sponsored by American Airlines.
Nominated for eleven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE COLOR PURPLE opened on December 1, 2006 at the Broadway Theatre where it ran for over two record-breaking years. It is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds the strength to triumph over adversity, and discover her unique voice in the world. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is about hope and the healing power of love.
Michael Kuchwara, the Associated Press described THE COLOR PURPLE as “a roof-raising story of triumph.” And Richard Corliss of TIME Magazine said, “[it is] a soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart.” Elysa Gardner from USA Today raved, “Pure heart! It celebrates the inspiring relationships of faith and love, a Broadway hit!”
As on Broadway, the first North American Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE is directed by Gary Griffin. THE COLOR PURPLE features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award®-winning composers/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd. The original creative team of Tony Award®-winner John Lee Beatty (sets), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award®-winner Brian MacDevitt (lighting), Jon Weston (sound), Jonathan Tunick (orchestrations) and Kevin Stites (Music Supervisor) was reunited for the tour.
The first North American Tour is produced by Oprah Winfrey, Scott Sanders, Roy Furman, Quincy Jones, Creative Battery, Anna Fantaci & Cheryl Lachowicz, Independent Presenters Network, Lowy Family Group, Stephanie McClelland, Gary Winnick, Jan Kallish, Nederlander Presentations, Inc., Bob and Harvey Weinstein, Andrew Asnes & Adam Zotovich and Todd Johnson.
The original cast recording is available on EMI/Angel Records, and THE COLOR PURPLE: A Memory Book of the Broadway Musical (Avalon/Carroll & Graf) is available in bookstores now. Ariel Investments is a proud sponsor of THE COLOR PURPLE.
Single tickets for THE COLOR PURPLE go on sale Sunday, September 7 at noon at the Fox Theatre box office, online through http://www.metrotix.com/, MetroTix charge by phone at 314/534-1111 and all MetroTix outlets. Orders for groups of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314/535-2900. Ticket prices range from $27-$68 depending on performance date and seat location. For more information, visit http://www.fabulousfox.com/. THE COLOR PURPLE is a U.S. Bank Broadway Series presentation and sponsored by American Airlines.
SWEENEY TODD, November 14-16, 2008CATS, 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, 2009HAIRSPRAY, April 24-26, 2009Dance St. Louis presents RIVERDANCE, May 1-3, 2009; A CHORUS LINE, May 12-24, 2009RENT, June 2-7, 2009MARY POPPINS, AUGUST 13-30, 2009; THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, September 23-October 17, 2009
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CheresseInk Presents Subzero Vodka Bar’s 4th Anniversary, ed. Sept. 10, 308 N Euclid, $10 Donation suggested for National Multiple Sclerosis Society . To RSVP : subzeroanniversary@cheresseink.com
Living legend Liza Minnelli is coming to the ST. Louis area, well sort of, more like St. Charles, to perform for the celebration of a school’s new center. An entertainer famed for her Oscar-, Tony- and Grammy-winning performances, Minnelli will open the new Lindenwood Center for the Fine & Performing Arts with a solo concert at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 12. Her concert will include some of her biggest hits - "All That Jazz," "Cabaret," "New York, New York" - as well as a tribute to her godmother, the late Kay Thompson. An actress and singer who came from St. Louis, Thompson is probably best known as the author of the "Eloise" books about a little girl who lives in the Plaza HotelThe Lindenwood Center, 2300 West Clay Avenue in St. Charles, is a $32-million addition to Lindenwood University. Tickets for "Liza Minnelli in Concert" go on sale Monday at telecharge.com (800-447-7400). The cost $125 to $200; tickets for most shows will range from $25-$75. For information about all the Lindenwood programs, including schedules and ticket prices, call the box office (636-949-4433) or visit http://www.lindenwoodcenter.com/ online.
STRAY DOG THEATRE PRESENTS THE SAINT LOUIS PREMIERE OF PAUL RUDNICK'S REGRETS ONLY In a Park Avenue penthouse high above Manhattan, we meet a prominent attorney, his deliriously social wife, and one of the world's most successful designer's. Add a daughter's wedding plans, some major gowns, and stir! A Topical Comedy of Upper-Class Manners that explores the politics of marriage, friendships, and the powers-that-be. DIRECTED BY: GARY F. BELL SEPTEMBER 11 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 THURSDAY - SATURDAY AT 8 PM - SATURDAY 9/27 at 2 PM and 8 PM $20 FOR ADULTS / $18 FOR SENIORS & STUDENTS 10 PERFORMANCES AT TOWER GROVE ABBEY2336 TENNESSEE AVE. / SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104 For Tickets and InformationCALL: 314-865-1995 http://www.straydogtheatre.org/
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Super Jam for Grownfolks is takin’ over Forest Park next weekend. The Dazz Band, The Bar-Kays as well as local acts with Café Soul and a whole host of other folks will be lighting up the stage. More exciting than the lineup is that the best in St. Louis soulfood will be in the park as well. It kicks off at 3 p.m. next Saturday, (Sept. 13) in Forest Park in Langenberg Field next to the Dwight Davis Tennis Center.
Super Jam for Grownfolks is takin’ over Forest Park next weekend. The Dazz Band, The Bar-Kays as well as local acts with Café Soul and a whole host of other folks will be lighting up the stage. More exciting than the lineup is that the best in St. Louis soulfood will be in the park as well. It kicks off at 3 p.m. next Saturday, (Sept. 13) in Forest Park in Langenberg Field next to the Dwight Davis Tennis Center.
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Singlesvibe and Precision present Taste of Success Wine Trip 2, Sat. Sept 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tix $40 include bus trip, food and drinks to the Winery. Info: 314.769.1060 or 314.518.3294***
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Rapper David Banner will perform Sept. 13 at Society nightclub. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the concert.For more information call 314-625-4686 or 314-621-4114.
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Come see The Color of Rain at SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE 2500 CARLYLE AVENUE BELLEVILLE, IL 62221 Friday, September 19, 2008 / 7:00 pm Saturday, September 20, 2008 / 6:00 pm Tickets can be purchased at SWIC in Office #ISB 1115 Call Donna Moody at 618-235-2700 (x5537 ) NOW $15.00 (0ffer Ends August 23rd)Gen Adm $20.00 (After August 23rd)Door: $25.00 INTIMATE THEATRE - SEATING IS LIMITED!
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Ted Baker London Trunk Show, at Moris fashions, Saturday, September 13th, 200811am to 8pm Enjoy drinks and appetizers throughout the day compliments of Pearl Vodkaand Free gifts with purchase (while supplies last) from Ted Baker London &Pearl Vodka! Plus enjoy 20% off all other in-stock items throughout the store! Trunk Show will feature items from Ted Baker London not available in storelike Suits, Dress Shirts, Sports Shirts and much more. It will also includeitems from Ted Baker's exclusive Global collection! Hurry in for this one time opportunity to buy these amazing products. Please RSVP to 314.361.6800 or http://us.mc366.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@morisfashions.com
Look for deadpan comedic legend Bob Newhart to be on the Sheldon Concert Hall stage Sept. 19 to benefit the National Children's Cancer Society. Tenor Michael Amante will open Newhart's show, which is titled "Up Close and Personal." The Dana Brown Charitable Trust will receive the group's Corporate Philanthropy Award at the event. For info: http://www.nationalchildrenscancersociety.org/
.“A Little Bit of Jazz with your Breakfast" & a Speechless Auction. The purpose of this fundraiser is to honor, recognize and raise funds to lighten the burden of low income women who are newly diagnosed with breast cancer or cervical cancer.
Sat., October 11, 2008, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Holiday Inn—Airport, 4505 Woodson Road St. Louis, MO 63134 $20 per ticket. For more information please contact a member of Geri’s Heart or Roxanna Parker at 314.646.0819
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SpokenVizions PresentsŠThe 1st Annual POETS AGAINST LUPUS
Benefit Concert. Join SpokenVizions Entertainment Group, LLC on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 as we bring awareness and culture to you with a night of poetry, music, and Lupus information. Featuring some of the hottest poets in St. Louis.
Floyd Boykin Jr. Ms. NterpretationChill Da Player El ThoughtQueeniBee Derek BrownBrother Ting SymmetryXplicit
What do you know about Lupus? ³Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease which causes inflammation of various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys.² - Lupus FoundationLocation: Legacy Books & Café, 5249 Delmar Blvd (check address)Doors open at 6:30 PM. Show time is 7pm (PROMPTLY).
Tickets are $10 at the door. $5 of each ticket sold will be donation to the Missouri Chapter of the Lupus Fundation Of America. For more information, please e-mail us at lupus@spokenvizions.com or call us at 314-517-8764. Also, we are running an internet campaign to raise money. Visit www.firstgiving.com/spokenvizions and make your donation today. Sponsored by Legacy Books & Café, First Civilization, Hot Box Virtual Club STL, and The Midi Room.
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Fall Asian Couture and Cultural Event, Saturday, September 27, 2008
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Show begins at 8:00 PM Hosted by Mandarin Lounge
44 Maryland Plaza. You are invited to join us for a unique evening of fashion featuring Asian designers from the U.S. This program will include talented Asian-American fashion designers whose designs will include evening and formal dresses, urban wear, and traditional barongs. A silent auction will also be included with proceeds benefiting the Aure Foundation and partnership program with Gawad Kalinga, www.gawadkalinga.org. Appetizers will be offered and a cash bar. General admission $15 at the door, $10 in advance; VIPs $50. For more information or to RSVP, please call 314.726.3117.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Show begins at 8:00 PM Hosted by Mandarin Lounge
44 Maryland Plaza. You are invited to join us for a unique evening of fashion featuring Asian designers from the U.S. This program will include talented Asian-American fashion designers whose designs will include evening and formal dresses, urban wear, and traditional barongs. A silent auction will also be included with proceeds benefiting the Aure Foundation and partnership program with Gawad Kalinga, www.gawadkalinga.org. Appetizers will be offered and a cash bar. General admission $15 at the door, $10 in advance; VIPs $50. For more information or to RSVP, please call 314.726.3117.
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CABARET ST. LOUIS
Cabaret St. Louis is coming in October. The inaugural Cabaret St. Louis fall lineup will include Fran Landesman, Steve Ross, Sylvia McNair, Lee Lessack and Tony Sandler. Performances will be held at The Sheldon, Kranzberg Arts Center, The Gaslight Theatre plus additional venues. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets for Cabaret St. Louis fall season go on sale Tuesday, September 2 at 10 a.m. at all MetroTix locations.
FRAN LANDESMAN returns to her roots October 22-25 at The Gaslight Theatre. The legendary proprietess of Gaslight Square’s Crystal Palace presented such artists as Barbra Streisand, The Smothers Brothers and Elaine May. But outside of St. Louis, Ms. Landesman is most well known for her own songs and shows. Spring Can Hang You Up The Most and The Ballad Of The Sad Young Man became standards and were recorded by Elle Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand and Sarah Vaughn. Fifty years later, accompanied by her son Myles, and around the corner from the old Crystal Palace, this top songwriter and cultural icon will treat St. Louis to an evening of storytelling and song. Tickets for Fran Landesman are $35.
The smartest of the smart set and St. Louis favorite, STEVE ROSS, returns with his latest work, “To Wit: Ross on Wry – Funny Songs Throughout The Ages,” October 1-4 at the new Kranzberg Arts Center in Grand Center. Ross is no stranger to St. Louis, as he has performed many times at The Grand Center Cabaret, Cabaret in The Savoy Room and St. Louis Muny. After Ross’s 2004 St. Louis appearance, Chuck Lavazzi of KDHX Radio wrote, “The fact is, Mr. Ross has a breezy elegance on stage that’s reminiscent of Fred Astaire, Noel Coward, Cole Porter and, above all, the late and much lamented Bobby Short.” Tickets for Steve Ross are $40.
Cabaret at The Sheldon will host Grammy Winner SYLVIA MCNAIR October 16-17 for two performances only. A beloved performer at Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Ms. McNair has segued from opera to the Great American Songbook, the music with which she feels most at home. Now, instead of singing V'adoro pupille on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera, she's singing Embraceable You to rave reviews. Of McNair's Algonquin Oak Room debut, Rex Reed wrote, "Her phrasing is exemplary. Her modulations are inspired. I could get used to this kind of ecstasy." Tickets for Sylvia McNair are $45.
LEE LESSACK’S lyric baritone vocals and sophisticated yet endearing persona have made him a shining star of the international cabaret scene. His tribute to Johnny Mercer, “Too Marvelous For Words,” runs October 29-November 1 at the Kranzberg Arts Center. As we celebrate the centennial of Mercer, Lessack is the perfect match for this romantic of songwriters. Billboard Magazine calls his singing, "Cabaret romanticism of a high order." Tickets for Lee Lessack are $30.
TONY SANDLER finishes the CSTL Fall season November 13-14 at The Sheldon with “Chevalier-Maurice & Me.” This show is neither caricature nor impersonation, but a heartfelt homage to this widely-admired entertainer. It has been the subject of a PBS special and DVD, and contains the charm and savoir faire that Maurice himself brought to film and stage. Tickets for Tony Sandler are $40.
Tickets for all five Cabaret St. Louis performances go on sale Tuesday, September 2 at 10 a.m. at all MetroTix locations. To charge by phone call 314-534-1111 or online at www.MetroTix.com. Memberships available by calling 314-726-1616. For more information, visit www.cabaretstl.org. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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 instrument, spoken word, dance, 1-3 person stage act. Please contact me at jmproductionsllc@aol.com JOB-ITZ City Light is a gospel video production company that continues to grow on and on and on!!!!!!!!!!!! We are currently looking for a professional independent videographer who is experienced in filming, creative and skilled in editing with alove for video and eager to learn with an ability to travel. We are also looking for an additional shooter and PA's free to travel and an interest in assisting on the following: August 2008 City TBA Live Gospel Music Video.........................October, 2008 Durham, NC Church musical service............................October, 2008 Durham, NC Gospel Music Video .............................. September, 2008 Durham, NC (2) Gospel Music Video................................Date TBA Denver, CO All PA's travel and hotel fully paid with possibly 1 to 2 meals per work day Camera operator hourly pay per work hour along with travel and hotel fully paid. Skilled students and ladies are encouraged to apply!!!!!!!!!!!!! All interested please reply to this email stlfilmwire@kdhx.org and put or leave Employment in Subject Line! no phone calls please! Thank You for your interest in working with City Lights!!!!!!!!!!!
HELP-BITZ. Platinum Projects CEO Dwayne Randle is seeking funds for his triathalon that he is running for Sept 14 in St. Petersberg, Fla. . It is Tri Athlete /Fund Raiser (SWIM 1 mile/BIKE 25 miles /RUN 5 miles) Team In Training (Nations Triathlon ) for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society He is
$1,300 short of his goal. He has pledged to raise at least $4,300 to help make a difference in the lives of individuals with leukemia and other blood related cancers.If you woul dliek to donate to the cause, go to the site http://pages.teamintraining.org/gat/nattri08/dwayne or call at
314-566-7660 Cellular. ........................(NEW)ELP St. Vincent Home for Children has agreed to allow S.H.E.R.A.H. to implement the L.O.V.E. Project. The L.O.V.E. project is a 6 week program designed to help young girls tap into their feminine power through a series of activities. The activities include affirmations, journal writing, collage designing, upper body yoga and guided meditation. We will begin the program September 6, 2008 and end on October 18, 2008. The meeting time is from10:00 am-noon. We will not meet on the 11th of October. We are in need of women to volunteer at St. Vincent. There are forms that need to be filled out. Therefore, if you are interested in giving 2 hours a day every Saturday for 6 weeks, love to work with young girls and can maintain a certain level of compassion as well as professionalism, this is a great opportunity for you. Please contact Shante “LIFE” Davis as soon as possible to schedule a meet and greet and to fill out the proper paperwork. nappyhead801@yahoo.com ..................................Believing in Excellence in Education is a 6 week life-skills program for ages 7 though high school designed to empower young people to BEE the best they can be. The program focuses on etiquette/manners, social responsibility, financial responsibility, internet safety, peer pressure and more (see attached flyer). Open Registration and Parent Orientation will be held at Emerson YMCA on Pershall Road (near hwy 270 & West Florissant).Saturday, August 30, 2008 11am-1pm(registration only-special enrollment discount if you register this day)Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5pm-8pm(Registration 5pm-7pm; Mandatory Parent Orientation for everyone 7pm-8pm)Saturday, September 6, 2008 11am-2pm(Registration 11am-1pm; Mandatory Parent Orientation for everyone 1pm-2pm)Classes meet every Wednesday evening for 6 weeks from 6:30pm-8:30pm and ends in the B.E.E. BALL where students will dress up and show off their newly learned skills. The next session begins Wednesday, September 10th at the Emerson YMCA. Attached is the flyer for more information. To register, log onto http://www.beelieve.org/. Please pass along............................................STL Poet Floyd IMPAKT Boykin and his wife Jacquette would like you all to votes for their baby boy Floyd Jr in the Majic 104.9 Baby Idol Cutest Baby Contest! He is listed as "Floyd B" under the "E-J" button. Voting started Monday. Please go to the web site and vote for him to win ( http://www.kmjm.com/pages/babyidol.html..................... G & G Casting is currently scouting talent. Based out of Chicago, G &G was hoping to connect with some folks in St. Louis. If you know of any individuals who are serious about their craft and have experience and/or professional head shots and resumes please let me know. G & G is currently revising their web site, but they do have a basic splash page. I have attached the link as a reference: http://www.gandgcasting.com/ Please direct talent to me, that I may review their material and touch base with each individual before it's forwarded to the Executive Director. If talent sends incomplete or inadequate material directly to G & G it may get discarded. Call or e-mail me with any questions. Talk to you soon!Tamekeyo House630-729-4169...................................................... 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 some interns 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 to those of you who are in search for party and event space. Close to 2,000 square feet of available spacefor your next event, wedding party, baby shower, art exhibition and more. Here at The Space, you willacquire elegance, convenience and wonderful hospitality. 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................
$1,300 short of his goal. He has pledged to raise at least $4,300 to help make a difference in the lives of individuals with leukemia and other blood related cancers.If you woul dliek to donate to the cause, go to the site http://pages.teamintraining.org/gat/nattri08/dwayne or call at
314-566-7660 Cellular. ........................(NEW)ELP St. Vincent Home for Children has agreed to allow S.H.E.R.A.H. to implement the L.O.V.E. Project. The L.O.V.E. project is a 6 week program designed to help young girls tap into their feminine power through a series of activities. The activities include affirmations, journal writing, collage designing, upper body yoga and guided meditation. We will begin the program September 6, 2008 and end on October 18, 2008. The meeting time is from10:00 am-noon. We will not meet on the 11th of October. We are in need of women to volunteer at St. Vincent. There are forms that need to be filled out. Therefore, if you are interested in giving 2 hours a day every Saturday for 6 weeks, love to work with young girls and can maintain a certain level of compassion as well as professionalism, this is a great opportunity for you. Please contact Shante “LIFE” Davis as soon as possible to schedule a meet and greet and to fill out the proper paperwork. nappyhead801@yahoo.com ..................................Believing in Excellence in Education is a 6 week life-skills program for ages 7 though high school designed to empower young people to BEE the best they can be. The program focuses on etiquette/manners, social responsibility, financial responsibility, internet safety, peer pressure and more (see attached flyer). Open Registration and Parent Orientation will be held at Emerson YMCA on Pershall Road (near hwy 270 & West Florissant).Saturday, August 30, 2008 11am-1pm(registration only-special enrollment discount if you register this day)Wednesday, September 3, 2008 5pm-8pm(Registration 5pm-7pm; Mandatory Parent Orientation for everyone 7pm-8pm)Saturday, September 6, 2008 11am-2pm(Registration 11am-1pm; Mandatory Parent Orientation for everyone 1pm-2pm)Classes meet every Wednesday evening for 6 weeks from 6:30pm-8:30pm and ends in the B.E.E. BALL where students will dress up and show off their newly learned skills. The next session begins Wednesday, September 10th at the Emerson YMCA. Attached is the flyer for more information. To register, log onto http://www.beelieve.org/. Please pass along............................................STL Poet Floyd IMPAKT Boykin and his wife Jacquette would like you all to votes for their baby boy Floyd Jr in the Majic 104.9 Baby Idol Cutest Baby Contest! He is listed as "Floyd B" under the "E-J" button. Voting started Monday. Please go to the web site and vote for him to win ( http://www.kmjm.com/pages/babyidol.html..................... G & G Casting is currently scouting talent. Based out of Chicago, G &G was hoping to connect with some folks in St. Louis. If you know of any individuals who are serious about their craft and have experience and/or professional head shots and resumes please let me know. G & G is currently revising their web site, but they do have a basic splash page. I have attached the link as a reference: http://www.gandgcasting.com/ Please direct talent to me, that I may review their material and touch base with each individual before it's forwarded to the Executive Director. If talent sends incomplete or inadequate material directly to G & G it may get discarded. Call or e-mail me with any questions. Talk to you soon!Tamekeyo House630-729-4169...................................................... 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 some interns 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 to those of you who are in search for party and event space. Close to 2,000 square feet of available spacefor your next event, wedding party, baby shower, art exhibition and more. Here at The Space, you willacquire elegance, convenience and wonderful hospitality. 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 NEW: Floyd Boykin hs a new GreetingCard Line "POETICBYDESIGN." PoeticByDesign is a greeting card line created to inspire you, motivate you and encourage you in all that you do. The primary focus is to touch the souls of our customers the best way we can...through heartfelt, honest words and sentiments. Now, about the promotion. Currently, if you go online, you can purchase all five cards that are available for only $12. As of today (08-20-2008) you can log on to http://www.poeticbydesign.com/ and purchase ANY single card, your name with be automatically placed into our internet raffle. For each card that you purchase, your name will be placed into the raffle again, which will give you a better chance of winning. If your name is pulled, you will WIN 5 cards of your choice, redeemable anytime before 02-28-2009. So that means, as we produce more cards, you will have your choice of picking between existing and newly published cards. ISN'T THAT GREAT??? This promotion will end on September 30th.We sincerely appreciate your business. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@poeticbydesign.com, or call 314-517-8764.
The St. Louis Poetry Slam will be holding a preliminary qualifying round for all interested poets wanting a chance to make the team to go on and represent St. Louis in The National SLAM Competition held later this year. Come out and sign up to make your spot on the team. Rounds starts at 9:45 pm at Legacy Books and Café before the regularly scheduled Open mic.on Fridays. Come out and be a Judge, Audience member, or Competitor (Sign up is at the door. *$5 cover. For more info, call David A. N. Jackson 314 995-9570
NEW: STLGRIND, Brainstorm and the Parker brothers present UPSCALE every Sunday at F15teen at 1900 Locust Street. Doors 7 p.m., Network 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Evolve from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.Admission $5 after 9 p.m. Ladies Two for one until 11 p.m. Info: 314.588.8899
NEW: Soup Kitchen presents a Taste of Healing every 1st Sunday of the month feat. DJ G and Needles at JMRJ Soul Food Restaurant, 2800 Olive Blvd below the Heritage House 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. $10 Web-site: http://www.myspace.com/alsmile
PLEASE FORWARD TO FRIENDS!!
PLEASE FORWARD TO FRIENDS!!
NEW: The Soulition and Absolut present Chocolate Sunday with Dj Needles, 9 p.m. at 609/The U Lounge, 609 Eastgate. Ladies Free til 11 p.m., Ladies $3, fellas $5.
Fred and Harry Inc. presents Champagne Sundays at Sol Lounge, 4241 Lindell, 3:30 p.m. Cocktails $5, Cover $3. For more info go to http://www.1stfriday-stl.com/ Suite Soul Spot every 1st Tuesday of the Month at Old Rockhouse, 1200 S 7th St., Info: 314.588.0505. NEW. The Head Nodders Ball w DJ Needles Mondays at the Delmar Lounge, 6235 Delmar 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. $3 Cover..........................
Mondays are Comedy Nites at Janae’s West 7555 Olive Blvd, hosted by Darius Bradford. 8:30 p.m. $10 Cover. (314)863-7420...............................
NEW: EVERY Tuesday to follow, join 609, Bacardi USA and Precision for the Ultimate Tuesday Happy Hour from 5-8pm weekly. ALL-YOU-CAN-DRINK Bacardi and ABSOLUT for $22 (tax included). Wristbands and cup provided!". Francois Cognac and Cigar Bar presents Evening of Expressions, every Tuesday 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..............................
Two Dollar Tease Me Tuesdays Comedy Show at the Twilight Room 8344 North Broadway, St. Louis MO. Call 314.385.4545 for more info. 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 nite long. Doors at 9 p.m. for more info call 314.385.4545..................
NEW: Fusion with DJ Needles of the Solution, Wednesdays at Posh, 408 N Euclid, 8 p.m. 21 Y.O. and up NO HATS FELLAS. FREE Roc-a- Star presents Refreshin with DJ NeedlesThursdays at Xes behind the Drunken Fish, 612. N. 2ndSt. Lacledes Landing. Ladies FREE til 11 p.m..............
Lamar Harris and The L, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. til midnite at Delmar Restaurant and Lounge6235 Delmar Blvd. Free before 10 p.m. 314) 725-6565 ·
NEW: Drama House Thursdays @ The In Spot, 5854a Delmar- Clean Comedy . Doors at 8 p.m., Show at 9 p.m. $5 http://www.inspotlounge.com/
NEW: Milq Da Game presents Destination Thursdays at Club Society. $500 to the sexiest lady. Ladies Free til 11;30p.m. 2 for 1 drinks before 10:30 p.m. for fellas and free drinks for ladies. Info: http://www.societystl.com/
NEW: M5 Entertainment presents Rhythm and rhyme Thursdays every Thursdays. Calling all hip-hop artists, poets, singers. Royal Palace Restaurant and Lounge, 4266 Natural bridge at Lamdin. Sign up by 8:30 p.m.. Show at 9:30 p.m., Admission FREE before 9 p.m., $5 After wards.
NEW: Event: PANACHE "Every Last Friday of The Month"What: Night of MayhemHost: Precision EntertainmentStart Time: Friday, August 29 at 9:00pmEnd Time: Saturday, August 30 at 3:00amWhere: XES Night Club (Next to the Drunken Fish on Laclede's Landing)
NEW: The "POSH LIFE" Happy Hour 6:00pm - 8:00pmDrink Specials: $5 Long Islands, $3 Apple Martinis, $3 B. Free ("Blue Muthaphucka's", $3 After Hours (Hennessey & Coke) The perfect end to a work week.... and the perfect start of the weekend. Don't dare start the weekend off without a trip to POSH!!!
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. Drink specials 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
All Star Inc presents Grown Folks Friday at St. Louis happy Hour bar and Grill, 12948 Halls ferry at Parker Rd., with DJ Sir Thirl. Ladies Free til 11 p.m. FREE Parking. Status Fridays every Friday at Dolce Ladies $5 before 11 p.m. 9 p.m.-3 am
UPDATE: CAFE SOUL, every 3rd Friday of the Month, Place: Lucas Shcool House , PLEASE CALL 314-504-7405. FOR INFO. NEW: DJ Sir Thurl will DJ your birthday party for FREE!!!
NEW: Have "The Official Party Starter" DJ Sir Thurl from 100.3 The Beat
Aka Mr. Myspace DJ for July Spin at your birthday party FOR FREE!!!
All you have to do is call 314.551.9872 for the details
or email: wegotthejams@yahoo.com You must be 21 years of age or over to receive this special!
Aka Mr. Myspace DJ for July Spin at your birthday party FOR FREE!!!
All you have to do is call 314.551.9872 for the details
or email: wegotthejams@yahoo.com You must be 21 years of age or over to receive this special!
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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/
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/
Majic 104.9's BJ the DJ is personally inviting you to the 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 Halls Ferry and West Florissant! AND at the new Knockouts! For more info contact Gina Foster at 314.712.1083 or go to http://www.divaeventplanning.com/
Rance John Styles and barbering, located in the luxurious Benton Park Neighborhood, 2909 Jefferson. 314.772.7511 salonr@sbcglobal.net
*** PIECES OF A DREAM" One of the most critically-acclaimed, powerful independent films of our generation!!! ORDER IT NOW AT http://www.one-wayproductions.com/ orBy calling the Customer Service toll free# at 888-418-8637 Mon.-Fri. between 10am - 5pm (CST) & selecting option #2 (accepting debit/credit cards & checks/money orders) Get the "Pieces Of A Dream" Feature Film DVD / the Music Soundtrack CD individually available for $13 + shipping/handling orGet the "Pieces Of A Dream" Combo Pack (Both the DVD & CD) for $23 + shipping/handling. Fans worldwide are responding and joining the "Conscious" Film Movement!!! Snapping up more than 30,000 copies of the independently produced "conscious" film "PIECES OF A DREAM" DVD & Music Soundtrack CD,since it's worldwide release in December 2007.
Good Shepherd Infant and Toddler Center, 5990 Page. Now Enrolling. School age children welcome. Info: 314.725.5710
UC ME Radio with Murphy lee, Kyjuan and comedian Darius Bradford, 6 p.m. Sundays on 100.3 The Beat.
For your hip-hop ministry and Christian music services check out Mynista’s website at http://www.reverbnation.com/mynistaakadoctawuzdead?eid=591050_2558942 :
Check out author and activist Keith Boykin’s new website Daily Voice at http://www.thedailyvoice.com/
Hear new music from STL singer Silky Sol at http://www.myspace.com.redafroqueen/ or http://www.redafroqueen.com/
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/
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