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Well the big newz story of the week was St. Louis feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Ike last Sunday. St. Louis

Communities across the Midwest were reeling Monday after heavy weekend storms across the region left at least 17 people dead, more than two million homes and businesses without power, and scores of roadways flooded seeing about 3 to 6 inches of rain overall


The storm, which combined remnants of Hurricane Ike with a slow-moving front in a wave of low pressure, produced wind gusts of up to 81 miles per hour, spurred five tornadoes in Michigan and dumped 4 to 10 inches of water on parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

Accumulated rainfall forced at least 200 Illinois residents into temporary shelters, and on Monday Gov.

Rod R. Blagojevich declared seven counties in the northeastern portion of the state disaster areas.

In Missouri, which like other Midwestern states had already been hit hard by flooding this summer, officials blamed the storm for four deaths. Floodwaters shut down more than 40 state and county roads and left an estimated 100,000 people without power on Sunday.

By Monday evening, 25,000 customers remained without power in St. Louis and southeastern Missouri, said a spokesman for the local utility, AmerenUE

With flood crests expected to be below earlier projections, several Missouri communities were breathing easier. Still, problems persisted on Wednesday. The National Weather Service lowered predicted crests at St. Louis and other communities by 2 to 6 feet. Significant flooding was happening nevertheless along parts of the Missouri, Mississippi and other rivers.

The Mississippi is said to begin cresting 9ft above flood stage starting today.

The Meramec River, for instance, has risen above flood stage three times since March. Forecasters now believe it will crest at 36 feet in Arnold, Mo., on Thursday - 6 feet below earlier projections but still 12 feet above flood stage. Dozens of state highways remained closed in Missouri on Wednesday. Power outages that peaked at more than 80,000 after the storms were down to about 1,000 homes by Wednesday, most in the Charleston area of southeast Missouri.


Hurricane Ike battered Houston and the Gulf, shutting down oil refineries and causing average gasoline prices in St. Louis to spike to $3.80 Monday morning, according to AAA Missouri.

That’s compared to an average of $3.30 a gallon Aug. 28, before Hurricanes Gustav and Ike hit, said Mike Right, a spokesman for AAA Missouri.

The Explorer pipeline, which supplies the Midwest, did not suffer damage but had lost power, he said.

Even some Quick Trip gas stations in the St. Louis area ran out of several grades of fuel. St. Louis’ all-time average gasoline price high-water mark was July 14 with $3.983.

In East St. Louis, where gas is more expensive, the average price for a gallon of regular Monday was $4.084, compared to an all-time high of $4.203, according to AAA.

Other effects of Ike were sewage problems in East St. Louis, boat rescues in Hazelwood, Ladue, University City (causing 3 flood-related deaths) Twelve children and four adults had to be rescued from a Girl Scout camp in Hamel, according to a release from Edwardsville city administrator Ben Dickmann. Edwardsville firefighters assisted Hamel with the rescue. No one was hurt. Others effects included sandbagging efforts in Arnold, Mo,. 18 Quick Trips lacking gas (they had only Premium on Tuesday)

Meanwhile, during the Hurricane Ike storm, many Lambert workers were sent to Texas to help evacuate residents in Houston and Galveston.

One of the ST. Louis deaths from the storms made newz. The woman who waded into waist-high water to move a car Sunday near her home in University City has been confirmed drowned, bringing to three the local death toll from the storms.The St. Louis city medical examiner's office said today that the body of Louise Bryant, 64, was pulled on Sunday from the River Des Peres where it meets up with the Mississippi River.Bryant lived in the 1000 block of Wilson Avenue in University City. She and her male companion, Willie Johnson, 81, had gone outside to move their cars during a torrential rainstorm Sunday morning. Johnson's body was found in the backyard a few hours later. Fire crews spent Sunday looking for Bryant until nightfall.

OUTTOWN gives its prayers to the family.

Speaking of Lambert, St. Louis — A federal judge ruled Monday that Bridgeton residents were right in challenging the way asbestos was removed from homes demolished to make way for a runway expansion at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson said that officials of the airport and the city of St. Louis, which owns it, violated federal regulations even though they were told by St. Louis County and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that their methods were approved.The order does not address damages.Bruce Morrison, an attorney with Great Rivers Environmental Law Center, said neighbors of the area continue to worry about health effects and plan to seek civil penalties and the cleanup of any contaminated soil. Contractors had used the "wet method" to demolish commercial and residential buildings that contained asbestos — essentially spraying them with water to keep potentially carcinogenic asbestos fibers from becoming airborne.The method was approved by the St. Louis County Health Department and was reported to be five times faster and four times cheaper than removing asbestos by hand. It also was against federal regulations.

Someone bout to get F.I.R.E.D.

Is Rams Coach Scott Linehan’s job on the first yard line?. This week St. Louis Rams Owner Chip Rosenbloom, who took the reins when his mother (Georgia Frontiere) died this past January, has been has been forced to speak out on the Rams 0-2 season.



"It is the job of the head coach, Scott Linehan, to figure out how to motivate and give some urgency to this team," Rosenbloom told the Post-Dispatch on Monday. "I believe in these players and I believe in this coach. "Obviously, the game of football is about winning," Rosenbloom said. "The level of play is not acceptable to me or anybody in the organization. "Things will get better, and if they don't, changes will be made."

On the dissention, Linehan was quoted as saying, “I've been concerned about my job security since I started coaching," Linehan said. "I'm scared to death to lose. Losing is a bad thing as a coach. If you lose, you're worried about everything. For the most part of my career in coaching, that has been a positive thing. At this point, we're not winning enough games. When you don't win games, people are going to want the head coach's head. That's the way it works. I have accepted that as part of the job, but not as part of where we are going."

Two games into the regular season and Linehan already was being asked whether he was worried about getting fired.

That's because the Rams are 0-2 and ranked 32nd in both offense and defense among the NFL's 32 teams. They're generating only 183.5 yards of offense per game, while surrendering 481.5 yards on defense per game.
Asked whether he was confident he was the right man to get the Rams turned around, Linehan said, "I am confident, yes I am."

The Rams are 10-point underdogs heading into their game against the Seattle Seahawks (0-2) at 3:05 p.m. Sunday at Qwest Field.

Oh boy, boom boom DOOM!

In related news, while last Sunday's home opener was be the first since the late Georgia Frontiere bought the St. Louis Rams that she herself won't be here to celebrate, she was there in spirit. The Rams celebrated their late owner at their home opener at Edward Jones Dome when Convention Plaza and Sixth Street were renamed "Georgia's Way." Frontiere's children and Rams co-owners, Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez, unveiled the permanent street sign outside the Plaza Central entrance to the Edward Jones Dome. After the game, the Rams held a private "Celebration of Life" event, which D'Marco Farr emceed.

Cardinals Hall-Of-Famer Bob Gibson was feted last Friday night on the 40th anniversary of his legendary 1968 season. That was when he posted a 1.12 ERA en route to leading the Cardinals to the World Series. The private reception at Mike Shannon's steakhouse featured Gibson's menu favorites — Jack Daniel's tenderloin and "The '68 Seafood Tower" served alongside a limited-edition batch of Trinchero wine. Shannon, Bob's teammate in 1968, hosted the party that attracted such other fellow Redbird well-wishers as Ozzie Smith, Whitey Herzog, Jack Clark and Tom Pagnozzi. Now if some of that Gibson fete could rub off on the 2008 Cardinals in this wild card race, we will be OK.



The Hampton Avenue overpass over Interstate 64 will close completely on Monday, Sept. 22. It is set to reopen on May 22, 2009.

Belleville Police continue their investigation of an attempted robbery of the Carlyle Avenue Goodwill store Tuesday night. Police have interviewed the store employee and determined the two masked subjects did not display any weapons and made no threats to the employee, according to Belleville Police Capt. Don Sax. The report initially indicated the two robbers were armed with a gun. The men approached the store employee, and, according to the police interviews, requested the employee come over to them. Instead, the employee ran to the front of the store and informed other employees and customers of the masked men. Customers and employees exited the store without further contact with the suspects. The two suspects were able to leave through the rear of the store. The Belleville Police Tactical Response Team responded to the scene and searched the building, but the suspects were believed to have left the building before police arrived. It was unclear whether anything was taken. Detectives continue to review video surveillance from the store. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 234-1212. Our question is, isn’t things in the Goodwill pretty cheap in the first place? Why would they wanna rob them?

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An SIUE graduate student was found dead in a vehicle Saturday morning, according to the St. Louis County Police Department, and it has been ruled a homicide. According to Officer Rick Eckhard of the St. Louis County Police Department, the body of Soumya Tummala, an electrical engineering graduate student, was reported to police at 8:30 a.

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Highland Illinois teachers avoid a strike by ratifying a three year agreement last night with school administrators. Union president ShiAnne Shively says the teachers felt so strongly against a strike that they accepted only a modest increase in pay and agreed to the School District's insurance proposal with only a few modifications. The vote was 115-to-31. It's a three year agreement that gives teachers a two-percent raise, plus steps, the first two years and just over a two-percent raise, plus steps, in the third year.

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What’s the latest on death row’s Nicholas Schely and the mother of the baby that was found in the dumpster in the CWE earlier this year??

This week, St. Louis rap superstar Nelly released his 5th studio CD, “Brass Knuckles”.” For promotion of the CD , several cities listed listening parties for the CD on Tuesday. In St. Louis, it was held at Nelly’s spot, “ Skybox through 100.3 The Beat’s Sister Girl Tuesday day on Hypeman D Stone’s the radio show. Unfortunately the rapper was not there to attend for he was doing promotional tours for the CD including a guest spots on Jay Leno, Ellen and Jimmy Kimmel ( To peep out the Jay Leno performance go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujB6No0d3A)
As far as touring, Nelly got an early start when he opened for Janet;s Rock wit u Tour last Saturday when he opened for the singer in Oakland. Nelly will also perform at several rare club events when he tours this fall in support of the much-delayed "Brass Knuckles." The rapper has announced shows in 13 cities so far, starting with a September 12 gig in Reno, NV, and wrapping on October 8 in St. Paul, MN.

The dates are as follows:

– Sept. 22, Dallas
– Sept. 23, Houston
– Sept. 25, Ft. Lauderdale
– Sept. 27, Myrtle Beach
– Sept. 29, Richmond
– Sept. 30, Baltimore
– Oct. 1, New York City
– Oct. 3, Washington, D.C.
– Oct. 4, Atlantic City
– Oct. 7, Chicago
– Oct. 8, Minneapolis
Oddly missing is a St. Louis date, but, who knows.

So do yawl think his CD will have a big first week opening? According to Nelly, it was his record company, universal that caused the delay of his CD cause of the lack of payment for his product. We will be watching the e-pages Billboard between no wand next Thursday to see how well it debuts on the 200 Albums Chart.

Two STL stars are doing their thing on TV commercials. On a national tip, actor/comedian JT Jackson (LEFT PIC) can be seen in the new Wal-mart Commercial where he plays a son being passed the BBQ torch to light the grill with his father. He can also be seen in the indy flick, “Bookie.” The other is model/actor Carlos McClaurin (RIGHT)who can be seen in the commercial for the eyeglass store Eyewearhaus. You can peep it during the morning and late night hours. He can also be seen in two other forms of media: an Anheuser Busch print ad that can be found in the ST. Louis American (where his full face is shown in a close up) and on a billboard for the seminar Power of Change located on the East Side going towards Fairview heights on I-64.

Three mover and shaker sistas did their thing on the radio last Sunday promoting their respective power duties doin the ST. communities. First up was Explore St. Louis’ Rebecca Rodgers (RIGHT PIC) who was on Sunday Morning Live talking about her duties as public relations rep for Explore ST. Louis and the CVC with the upcoming conventions and things to do in the STL. Next up on the same show was DIVA Planning’s Gina James and Michelle Brown (FAR RIGHT) who talked about their program Believing in Excellence in Education (BEE) a life-skills program for ages 7 though high school designed to empower young people to BEE the best they can be (To get more info on this program go to HELP BITZ BELOW)

The 1st Friday guys, Fred Finley and Harry Michel are about to open up another club in the STL and near their former club. On Sept 27, during the Gateway Classic weekend, the guys will have a grand opening of its new spot, Exo Restaurant & Lounge, located on 3146 Locust, just a street over from Olive where they had there last club Seven (where Dante’s now site) a few years ago. We hear that its upscale up in the spot and the dress will dictate as such. With this new opening, along with the guys still doing Champagne Sundays at Sol Lounge and their juggernaut 1st Fridays, Finley and Michel are regaining grounds on their lock on the STL party scene.

Just for vanity’s sake, if you want to see YOURS TRULY, Ma’at Atkins, in a YOUTUBE video at a club, check out FREETIME’s video of their party GLOW a few weeks back goto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdBCpZR81S4

And lastly, OUTTOWN was deeply moved when Tony Scott of the Tony Scott Show on Majic 104.9 gave an very heartfelt talk during his show Tuesday about the ordeal his family went though during Hurricane Ike in Texas. Almost choking back tears on air, Scott said that all he could do is pray especially with his parents who are in their 80s and his daughters and grandson who live in Galveston, one of the hard hit cities. He also said that former Majic colleagues Eric Mychaels and Mark Clark called and gave him their support whether it was economically or brotherly. After he found out his folks were OK, he said he was going to send for his parents to stay with him until things return to normal in their hometown. He said they will join him later this week.

IN THE MIA FILE. Where is Freeman Bosley Junior Show personality Darion Phelps?











BLIND BITZ. Which local singer moonlights as a security guard at a nightspot? (The singer goes by one name, has their own night at popular nightspot and works their paycheck job at a nightspot that recently changed its name after new ownership).

EVENT-BITZ STESS FREE FRIDAYS. Location: The Jazz Spot (formerly the WS Hotel) 400 Washington (Washington and Broadway), Friday, September 19, 5:00PM
Phone: 1-314-588-7866 **SPECIAL NOTE: The cover charge begins at 8pm...EARLY ARRIVAL IS A MUST...DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED...PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON THE MISSOURI ATHLETIC CLUB PARKING LOT, A MINIMAL CHARGE APPLIES OR YOU MAY PARK ON THE STREETS SURROUNDING THE JAZZ SPOT...**Stress Free Fridays will be joined by two very special groups...Ian Buchanan, Sharonica Hardin and Educator's from all over St. Louis will be joining us...Also, the S.I.N.G.L.E.S. Ladies Group will be joining us as well...Fellas, you need to come out and meet some quality, professional ladies...let's show the ladies that we are really GENTLEMEN! Enjoy thirst-quenching 2 for 1 drinks, 1/2 priced appetizers and a truly vibrant and relaxing atmosphere...the Resident DJ's will be performing all of your favorite music for your listening and dancing pleasure...There will be LIVE ENTERTAINMENT...Ample parking is available at the Missouri Athletic Club (a nominal fee will apply) or you may park on the streets surrounding the venue...Do not hear about the great fun that you missed when you can be a part of the festivities...stop by and start your well deserved weekend in style...leave your stresses at the doorstep and be prepared to network as you never know who will be in attendance...bring your business cards and a friend...if you are celebrating a special event, email Mario at wayne_mario@yahoo.com

or Mark Anthony at maj_826@yahoo.com

and let us know so that we can recognize you...

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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/

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+++Glavon presents solo art exhibit septembERoTiCA on Saturday, September 20, 2008, so SAVE THE DATE!!! the collection of work is entitled "acSEXories" and i'm sure you'll have a good time as you experience this sensual seduction through fine art, spoken word and music!!! THE SPACE320-22 N. Vandeventer (Lindell & Vandeventer; caddy corner from Rally's :)St. Louis, MO 63108 6-8PM; Opening ReceptionLive music and spoken word immediately following$10 admission kdp@glavon.com, myspace.com/KDPimpn or http://glavon.com/wGo.cfm for more info.

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MOCHA'S CORNER

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

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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!!

MOCHA'S TALENT SPOTLIGHT

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

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FOX FILES

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.

FOX SPOTLIGHT

R&B singer Maxwell’s 8 p.m. Oct. 15 concert at the Fox Theatre, 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, http://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 .

NEW: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW PERFORMSPINK FLOYD’S ‘THE WALL’FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 25 YEARS, PINK FLOYD’S LEGENDARY ROCK OPERA ‘THE WALL’ TO BE PERFORMED LIVE IN ITS ENTIRETY!Friday, November 7 • 8 pm &Saturday, November 8 • 8 pmLIVE at the Fox Theatre!$49.50, $44.50, & 39.50Concert preview on KETC/Channel 9On sale date to be announced soon
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NEW: THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
BY CHIP DAVIS

Friday, December 5 • 8 pm
Saturday, December 6 • 2 pm & 8 pm

Fabulous Fox Theatre
$52.50, $47.50, $42.50, $37.50
A limited number of Gold Circle seats are also available.

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/.+++++++++++






FOX SPOTLIGHT

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 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.

Upcoming: 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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SYGU and Soul Stylz present FOR HER Nuvo Official City Wide Launch Party. Music provided by St.Louis own DJ Reminise, as for our V.I.P guest you will enjoy an ambiance of your own in our Nuvo V.I.P Lounge. "FOR HER" will be an unforgettable atmosphere of comfort, style, and elegance as well as a perfection of service. "Nuvo" celebrates nightlife in its modern simplicity, making it the perfect escape For Her Friday September 26th · 10pm - 3:00am at NECTAR LOUNGE 2001 Locust.. St.Louis MO · 63103 *RSVP For Free Admission until 11PM by clicking above or at http://www.sygugroup.com/

*Please consider bottle service and early arrival as a means to guarantee a great experience. For bottle service please contact 314.497.3861 or forher@soulstylz.com

DRESS CODE STRICTLY ENFORCED!!!!Dress code restrictions are at Soul Stylz discretion and pertain not merely to articles of clothing, but more importantly to style and execution.


Ameren UE Gateway Football Classic Weekend Sept 25-27. Go to http://www.gatewayclassic.org/ or 314.621.1994 for more info

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Top Choice Productions presents Rickey Smiley and Friends Gateway Comedy explosion Gateway Classic Weekend, hosted by Anthony Anderson Sept 27 at the Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton, St. Louis, doors at 7 p.m., Show at 8 p.m., $67.50 to $37.50 Info: 314.546.8081 or 314.601.2913

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, http://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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Keith Sweat. Bell Biv Devoe. Sisqo with Dru Hill , Fri. Oct. 3 at the Scott Trade Center. For tix and mor einfo : 314.241.1888

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.“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 available starting on September 7th, 2008at http://www.spokenvizions.com/.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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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 on sale 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 http://www.metrotix.com/. Memberships available by calling 314-726-1616. For more information, visit http://www.cabaretstl.org/. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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: .........................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!!!!!!!!!!!

(NEW)Teddy Blackett needs help with sponsors for his website. He emailed OUTTOWN and he wrote: “ Hey folks As most of you know i have my website up and running, http://www.bfreepaparazzi.com/ is still in its infancy stage and appreciate all of your support. One of my goals is to eventually bring St. louis top notch events for FREE (or for as little as possible). To do this i will need major sponsors, and the 1st step is to get my email list full grown.PLEASE TAKE A SECOND AND GO TO http://www.bfreepaparazzi.com/mailus.html AND SIGN UP. IT TAKES LESS THAN 30 SECONDS (yes i timed it fa real)”>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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). 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.. 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.

+++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!!
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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.

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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..........................
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Mondays are Comedy Nites at Janae’s West 7555 Olive Blvd, hosted by Darius Bradford. 8:30 p.m. $10 Cover. (314)863-7420...............................
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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..................
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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..............
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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: After Hours presents The Return of Nightlife Networking. No Cover. Live Entertainment every other Thursday starting Sept 25 at Posh, 408 N Euclid.


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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/
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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/
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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.
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PANACHE "Every Last Friday of The Month"What: Night of MayhemHost: Precision EntertainmentStart Time: 9p.m.-3:00amWhere: XES Night Club (Next to the Drunken Fish on Laclede's Landing)

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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
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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
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UPDATE: CAFE SOUL, every 3rd Friday of the Month, Place: Lucas Shcool House , PLEASE CALL 314-504-7405. FOR INFO.
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NEW: DJ Sir Thurl will DJ your birthday party for FREE!!!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!+++

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/
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NEW: DT presents 30s the New 20 at the Jazz Spot (formerly WS Hotel), 400 Wash Ave., Starting Saturday, Sept 13, 30 and upo, Doors at 8 p.m. Dress Code. Info: 314.922.4387. JOIN DERRTY DJ'S DJ AJ & DJ CD EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FOR THE ULTIMATE 30 & OVER PARTY
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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/
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Rance John Styles and barbering, located in the luxurious Benton Park Neighborhood, 2909 Jefferson. 314.772.7511 salonr@sbcglobal.net
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*** 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.
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Good Shepherd Infant and Toddler Center, 5990 Page. Now Enrolling. School age children welcome. Info: 314.725.5710

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Check out Leannett Payne’’s CHOCOLATE BLOG by emailing her at Leannettpayne@yahoo.com!

Catch all the latest STL entertainment sites, sounds and interviews at http://www.ohhmy.net/

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/

For all your photography needs go to www.lanceomarthurman.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/

Bosley and Associates Traffic Law Centers .Suspensions, Speeding. Revocations. DWI. PointProblems. Accidents. Frison ‘s Flea Market, 7025 St.Charles Rock Rd., Fri-Sunday 9 am-5 p.m. or Big TopFlea Market, 367 Chambers Road. For more info, call314.621.1744

Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. Patrinna Wiley & Eric LaGrone Independent Associates Small Business and Group Specialists Identity Theft/Restoration Services We give members access to professional legal counsel not only for traditional legal problems, but for everyday events such as buying a house or a car, creating a will, handling a problem with an insurance company, dealing with identity theft, and much more where legal review should be routine, but rarely is. These events can be among the most important events in a person's life, yet there is a tendency for them to take place without proper legal review. For Pre-Paid Legal members, access to legal counsel is only a toll-free phone call away. Call to set up your appointment.Office: (314) 837-6779 Cell Patrinna: (314) 581-9888 Cell Eric: (314) 713-7803

If you want to get onVanita Applebum's entertainment newsletter, email her at www.myspace.com/vanitaapplebum

Check out Lisa Rose blogsite on Strong PositiveBlack Sisters at http://www.positivesisters.blogspot.com/ or go to her my space page at www.myspace.com/lisarose08

Check out blog http://www.sistersnineties.blogspot.com/ for local literary group Sister’s Nineties Afrocentric literary activities for the family and youngsters.

Check out Lachrisa Crenshaw’s spa products at http://www.warmspirit.org/ or call her at (314)401-0710

Check out Diversity Gallery, for all of your naturalhair and beauty needs as well its café located at 6150Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar loop.For more info call314.721.3361 or email at diversitygallery@netzero.net

For body painting, makeup, face painting wigs andother special effects, contact
Jessica Dana at http://www.jessicadana.com/ or go to www.myspace.com/jessicadada13

Check out STLdee-jay Enoch online with his own radioplaylist.The Flow: Music Lounge. Peep it out at http://www.flowink.com/player-popup.html or go to his myspace page www.myspace/enochisreal.

For all your STL hip-hop info needs, go to http://www.stlhiphop.com/!

STL videographer Dana Christian has a website where people can send their professional music videos and films to get exposed. It is http://www.spitflix.com/.

Well that will be it,.Thanks all for your comments and keep em comin. Hit me up at maatspear@yahoo.com for pub or info you want on OUTTOWN.

UNTIL THEN...SEE YA OUTSIDE!