OUT 573--STl-TIDBITZ (SPECIAL EDITION)

HELLO OUTTOWNERS!

We’re doin a special OUTTOWN. Next week we’re taking off for Spring Break, so to hold you over, we got RETRO-BITZ some NEW BITZ and EVENT BITZ that will be goin on next week until we return with a new blog post March 25.

This month, we are celebrating Women’s History Month. We next feature former State Senator Carol Moseley Braun.

Carol Elizabeth Moseley Braun (born in Chicago August 16, 1947) Braun was educated in the Chicago public school system. Her father, Joseph Moseley, was a law enforcement officer and her mother, Edna, was a medical technician.[2] She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1969 and earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago in 1972. Braun is an American politician and lawyer who represented Illinois in the United States Senate from 1993 to 1999. She was the first, and to date, the only, African-American woman elected to the United States Senate, the first African-American senator to be elected as a Democrat, the first woman to defeat an incumbent senator in an election, and the first female senator from Illinois. From 1999 until 2001, she was the United States Ambassador to New Zealand. She was a candidate for the Democratic nomination during the 2004 U.S. presidential election.She currently runs a private law firm, Moseley Braun LLC in Chicago. Moseley Braun has launched a line of organic food products called Ambassador Organics

Here are a FEW NEW BITZ THAT WOULD HAVE POSTED NEXT WEEK:

The St. Louis Rams have released wide receiver Torry Holt this week, the 11th-leading receiver in NFL history.The move had been expected for some time and comes on the heels of the Rams releasing left tackle Orlando Pace. The two moves together cleared about $14 million in salary cap space for the team."The Rams will forever be grateful for the way Torry Holt represented the Rams on the field and in the community," owner Chip Rosenbloom said in a written statement released by the club. "He is an All-Pro in every sense of the word. Over the past 10 seasons Torry has proven himself to be one of the finest wide receivers in league history.

The Rams selected Holt with the sixth overall choice in the 1999 NFL draft and he played 10 seasons for the team.He was selected to seven Pro Bowls. Holt ranks 11th in league history with his 869 catches and 14th with his 12,660 receiving yards.The release of Holt saved the Rams about $8 million in salary cap space after cutting Pace had cleared approximately $6 million in salary cap room. Last week, the Rams released tackle player Orlando Pace.

Steve Harvey and Bow WOW came through the Lou this weekend. Harvey was in town at Left Bank Books Friday to sign copies of his new book, ”Act Like a Lady, Think Like A Man” and on today, Saturday to perform along with his cousin Tommy of his radio show at Chaifetz Arena. Rapper/actor Bow wow came through the newly renovated Lush Nightclub to celebrate his 22nd b-day. (SEE OUT 572 FOR PICS) he also performed several songs including his latest “You Can Get it All” and to promote his new CD, “New Jack City II.”

St. Louis born poet/educator Dr. Maya Angelou along with President Jimmy Carter will speak at the Southeast regional gathering of the New Baptist Covenant April 24 and 25 at Wake Forest University. Angelou, Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest, will deliver the opening address. Carter will give the closing address. The New Baptist Covenant gathering at Wake Forest is free and open to the public. Last week, she headed to Little Rock to present ten Alltel Wireless Words of Wisdom contest winners with $10,000 scholarships. In unrelated news, To the 2495 people who were following Maya Angelou on Twitter, prepare for some bad news: This caged bird is a fake. The tweeting Angelou was revealed as a fake The tweeting Angelou was revealed as a fraud today by her representative at Lordly & Dame, the Boston-based speaking agency. Her agent, David LaCamera, said he had reached out to Twitter when the bogus account first came to his attention a few weeks ago, but he received no satisfaction. The phony Maya Angelou account has been nuked by Twitter. The new one may or may not be controlled by her representatives. Angelou said she dies not tweet.

If you’re Irish or want to be for the weekend, the annual St. Patricks Day celebrations will be goin on today, Saturday The big downtown St. Louis parade moves eastward on Market Street beginning at noon Saturday. On the East Side, the only parade in the Metro East, in downtown Belleville, will stage. Parades starts at 11 a.m. Saturday. And of course that nite anywhere is the place to be to get your Irish drank on. LOL

Could it be true that former Freeman Bosley Junior Show radio perosnality Nicci Raoch may go back to the show? Well, we dont know for sure but when we caught up with Roach during her hosting duties at Suite Soul Spot at Old Rock House this past Wednesday she did say that she missed doin' radio (she left the show two years ago to focus mor eon her job as a recruiter at Webster University) . So when we asked if she was going back on the show she grinned and said, "I talked to Darrion (Phelps)". He is the engineering assistant to the show. Hmmm, sounds like she may just be back. We will keep you posted!

New clubs are opening next weekend in STL downtown: BLACK LABEL Gallery Lounge located on S. 4th Street and THE FACTORY located on 1128 Washington Ave. (SEE EVENT BITZ on these new venues. )



The following are some arts and entertainment bitz that went on this time last year in 2008:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE FOLLOWING BELOW ARE NEW MIA, BLIND PICZ, BLIND BITZ, WORDZ, STL-ICIOUS and EVENTZ.

MIA Where is socialite E David Hinkle?

BLIND PICZ. Who was this sista wearin’ the hot pants in wintertime at Lush recently at Bow Wow's b-day party?
















BLIND BITZ. Which STL artist also daylights as a teacher and moonlights as a nightclub bartender? (Hint. This artist is part of a group whose name translated means how many members there are in the group. The club this artist bartends is located on Locust.)

WORDZ TO THE WHYZ. Why didn’t STL License Collector Mike McMillan run for mayor of St. Louis? Why are people makin’ an issue over Chris Brown makin him to be an ”Ike” when there have been many white Hollywood actors who’ve been on record beating women(Sean Connery, Sean Penn, Josh Brolin) and get a pass? And why did it take so long for a rap act from East St. Louis (Unladlylike) to get a major record deal?
















STL-ICIOUS(Who’s hot this week in the STL). Tammie Holland and the Men of Free Time

Tammie Holland. This lovely broadcast journalist vet can be heard every weekday crackin it up on Majic 104.9 on the Tony Scott Show (1 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST). She, along with her colleague TonY Scott made an appearance Friday at Steve Harvey’s book signing at Left Bank Books in Central West End. Next weekend, she will make an appearance at the radio station’s Pajama Jam at Lights On Broadway (SEE EVENT SPOTLIGHT BELOW).

The Men of Free Time (Daryl Frierson, Roy Robinson and Adrian Saddler). These three handsome movers and shakers are always havin’ something goin’ on the social scene. Every Thursday they do Groove Theory , a social networking event for the grown and sexy at Exo. Next weekend, they will team up with Koncepts to host the grand opening of the new club, THE FACTORY located on Washington in downtown STL (SEE EVENT BITZ BELOW).






EVENT BITZ
Stray Dog Theater presents SYLVIA thru March 28 ; Thursday - Saturday at 8 PM - Saturday 3/28 at 2 PM and 8 PM $20 For Adults / $18 FOR Seniors & Students DIRECTED BY: LANA PEPPER featuring LARRY DELL / ALAN KNOLL* / PARIS McCARTHY / SUSIE WALL* 10 PERFORMANCES AT TOWER GROVE ABBEY 2336 TENNESSEE AVE. / SAINT LOUIS, MO 63104 For Tickets and Information CALL: 314-865-1995 www.StrayDogTheatre.org
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GCB and 2 Flyy ENT presents Spring Break Edition. Saturday, March 14 at Casa Loma ballroom, 3354 Iowa, Calling all college students. Ladies $2 until 11 p.m. 18 to enter, 21 to drink; all shots half price astarting at $4 . Info: 314.333.2870 or facebook.com/ampmanceogcb
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My Point of View - Kindra Jefferson, Photo Exhibit Gallery Talk & Reception, 3 p.m, Saturday, March 14 at the Vaughn Cultural Center, inside Urban League, 3701 Grandel Square. Info: 314.615.3624
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Afriky Lolo’s 6th Annual Dance Celebration – The Goddess, Zaouli! Join us Saturday, March 14 at 8PM.Saturday 2pm show is already sold outTickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 314-276-1913 or at COCA’s box office.

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EVENT SPOTLIGHTZ

80’s Baby Club partners up with Young Dip from Radio One’s Hot 104.1 to put on the first ever National 314 Day On March 14th (3-14-09), at Busch Stadium, coinciding with the unique calendar date of March 14th, an exclusive, red carpet celebration. This event welcomes over 1000 of St. Louis’s who's who; media and celebrity guest. The event will be filmed by national and local event coverage. Featuring a live DJ, and impromptu performances from national recording artist, this event sure to be one to remember.Some proceeds will benefit the Non-Profit Organization 4Sho 4Kids & Project 24. (314) Day is an opportunity for brands and companies, that helped mold St. Louis, to thank their loyal customer and future customers of Saint Louis. The date of March 14th, which can be read as (314), was chosen to recognize St. Louis pride with 2008 being the inaugural year. There will be acknowledgement of hometown athletes, politicians, and entertainers for there contributions to Saint Louis. Some special invited guest includes: NFL Player Lawrence Maroney, MBL Player Albert Puljos, The Mizzou Tigers Football Team, National Recording Artist Murphy Lee, Chingy, Jibbs, Ebony Eyez and much more. National 314 Day Busch Stadium, 700 clark Street 9:30 p.m. 3143856633 Email: Tatum@derrtyent.com See more details and RSVP on 80's Baby: http://atezbaby.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2382343%3AEvent%3A15502&xgi=5omTpBP

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Soul U, Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00pm Nubia Cafe, 5860 Delmar Blvd. Phone: 3143877157 Email: info@soulstarent.com SouLacE is BACK........!Hosted By: Mocha Latte Featuring: (HBO Def Poetry Jam's) M'Reld from Chi-town. Also Performances By:XplicitSinetta16 Bars; Brother Ting; Comedian Matt Collins; J'Var; Fiyah; Poet Corey Black. Doors Open at 8PM/Show at 9PMAdmission: $10DJ 76kiD on SouL Vibe!
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Power Stiletto 's Sherraine Gilliam celebrates her 30th b-day, Saturday, March 14,at 9:00pm EXO LOUNGE, 3146 LOCUST. JOIN ME AND MY EAST COAST FAM AS WE INVADE THE LOU AND CELEBRATE MY 30TH YEAR OF LIFE!

CONCERT EVENT

Rapper Jim Jones at Club Society March 14.




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MOCHA's CORNER

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MYNISTA's SPACE

SHOW SCHEDULE
Deliverance Mission Christian Ctr.
Bellville, IL
Sat Mar 14 09
09:00 PM

International Fellowship Of Christian Businessmen (Ladies Welcome)
Maryland Heights, MO
Mon Mar 16 09
06:30 PM

Tower Grove Christian School
St. Louis, MO
Fri Mar 20 09
12:00 PM

03/28/2009 07:00 PM; Tampa, FL Talon's NEW REFLECTION CD Release Party

Kingdom Worship Center
Tampa, FL
Sun Mar 29 09
10:00 AM

Talon's "New Reflection" CD Release Concert
Tampa, FL
Sun Mar 29 09
04:00 PM

The Village Church St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Sun Apr 05 09
05:00 PM

Body & Soul Project [St. Louis Community College / Forest Park]
St. Louis, MO
Fri Apr 10 09
09:00 AM

St. Louis Dream Center
St. Louis, MO
Sat Apr 11 09
10:00 AM

Grandview Church Youth Group
Quincy, IL
Wed Apr 29 09
07:00 PM

Concert with Capital Lights & Remedy Drive at Grandview Church
Quincy, IL
Fri May 01 09
07:00 PM

Harris-Stowe State University (Steppin Out On Faith Showcase)
St. Louis, MO
Sat May 02 09
08:00 PM
Tickets
CWC (Natchitoches, LA)
Natchitoches, LA
Fri Jun 05 09
07:00 PM

CWC (Natchitoches, LA)
Natchitoches, LA
Sat Jun 06 09
07:00 PM

CWC (Natchitoches, LA)
Natchitoches, LA
Sun Jun 07 09
11:00 AM

TBA
TBA, MO
Sat Jun 13 09
07:00 PM

For concert info go to http://www.mynistamusic.com/

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FOX FILES

UPCOMING FOX SHOWZ: 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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STOMP April 3-5, 2009 Performances are: Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Saturday & Sunday at 2pm Fabulous Fox Theatre – 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 1 through MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. Tickets will also be available at the Fox Theatre box office. Prices range from $26-$60 depending on performance date & seat location. STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As “USA Today” says, STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about. +++++++++++++++++

The international Irish music phenomenon, CELTIC WOMAN, will return to the Fox Theatre on April 10 & 11 for 2 performances each at 8 p.m. Tickets for both performances are on sale now and prices are $68, $58, & $48. All prices are subject to change. Presented by KETC Channel 9 and Fox Concerts.
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HAIRSPRAY April 24-26, 2009 Performances are: Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Saturday & Sunday at 2pm Fabulous Fox Theatre – 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 1 through MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. Tickets will also be available at the Fox Theatre box office. Prices range from $28-$68 depending on performance date & seat location. It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network – all without denting her ‘do! Don’t miss HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. As The New York Times says, “If life were everything it should be, it would be more like HAIRSPRAY. It’s irresistible!”



FOX EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Fox Concerts & AEG Live present Grammy nominee ROBIN THICKE & Oscar and Grammy Winner JENNIFER HUDSON Thursday, April 23 • 8 PM LIVE at the Fox Theatre! $85.00, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 8 ticket limit per transaction On-Sale Information: Tickets on sale Friday, March 6 at 10 am! Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office, MetroTix outlets or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.






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Bill Maher of “Politically Incorrect” and “HBO's Real Time” fame is at the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. April 16. This show features adult language and subject matter, according to an advisory on the MetroTix web site. Tickets are $28, $48, and $68, on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.



MAY FOX EVENTZ
RIVERDANCE May 1-3, 2009 Performances are: Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm & 8pm; and Sunday at 1pm & 5:30pm Fabulous Fox Theatre – 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office and through MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. For pricing information, visit www.fabulousfox.com. RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play five Farewell Performances at the Fox. “A Phenomenon of Historic Proportions!” raves the Washington Post. “An explosion of sight and sound that simply takes your breath away,” cheers the Chicago Tribune. “A family evening unlike anything else!” explains The London Times. Discover why nothing in the world compares to The Original International Phenomenon! Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, you won’t want to miss these farewell performances of RIVERDANCE. I’ve attached a photo from RIVERDANCE (RD 1). Please us the credit which is included on the photo.
A CHORUS LINE May 12-24, 2009 Performances are: Tuesdays-Fridays, 8pm; Saturdays, 2pm & 8pm; Sunday, May 17, 2pm & 7:30pm; Thursday, May 21, 1pm; Sunday, May 24, 2pm Fabulous Fox Theatre – 527 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 29 (date has not yet been announced) through MetroTix at 314/534-1111 or online at www.metrotix.com. Tickets will also be available at the Fox Theatre box office. For pricing information, visit www.fabulousfox.com. In an empty theatre, on a bar stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’re worked for – every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed – to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A CHORUS LINE returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. “A CHORUS LINE is back, and it’s thrilling!” says John Lahr, The New Yorker. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++





Cocktails For A Cause
Come to RFT's monthly Cocktails For A Cause on Wednesday, March 18th from 6-8pm at Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro (located at 3200 Shenandoah Ave.). With your $10 donation to The Repertory Theatre, you will receive complimentary Miller Lite, MGD 64, and 360 Vodka drinks. St Louis' Bravest Is Ready To Heat Up Your Night!! STLFD Firefighters Bachelor Auction Sponsored by St. Louis Fire Department Lifesaving Foundation MARCH 20, 2009 , MILLENNIUM HOTEL
GRAND BALLROOM Get your friends together for a great "Girls Night Out" you won't soon forget! Local celebrities will also be on stage; Come see some of your favorite St. Louis personalities Heidi Glaus KSDK, Virginia Kerr KMOV, April Simpson FOX2 News Doors open @ 6pm Meet the bachelors during happy hour
Auction starts @ 7:30pm There will be a raffle to benefit the Ryan Hummert Foundation Bachelors will heat up the stage to entertain & delight you
Then they will be auctioned off to the highest bidder
Each bachelor comes with a custom package
There will be prizes for the highest bid of the evening
After the auction stick around for the party in the Grand B Millennium Hotel - March 20 - 6 pm! Bachelors will take the stage to entertain and delight you, then will be auctioned to the highest bidder complete with fabulous date packages! All proceeds from the action benefit Backstoppers and The Missouri Children's Burn Camp. Tickets on sale now thru Metro Tix - advance price $20, $25 at the door. For more info go to www.stlfdfirefighterbachelorsauction.web.officelive.com/default.aspx

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National Sales Network - St. Louis Chapter, March 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Taylor Community Science Center, 4900 Manchester Ave Welcome to our First Success Experience of the year. What is a Success Experience? • General Meeting• Speakers Forum/Panel/Symposium• Networking/Career Fair all rolled into one powerful event. What’s a more relevant topic than “How to Recession Proof Your Career?” in this economic environment? Please don’t miss out on this timely topic on March 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Taylor Community Science Resource Center. Topics to be discussed:• Downsizing Prevention Strategies - Being an asset to your organization • Career advancement • How to secure a job interview including Resume Tips• Interviewing Best Practices Panelists include:Dawn Adderly Human Resources, Edward JonesMelanie Anderson Human Resoures, MonsantoAziz Muhammad District Sales Manage; rEisai PharmaceuticalWilson FrasierDistrict Sales ManagerMedtronicCome today and put yourself in position to win!! Email: http://www.nsnstlouis.org/

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For the location of Stress Free Fridays on March 20 go to www.stressfreefridays.ning.com
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The other is comedian/actress/activist Sheryl Underwood will be coming to the Playhouse at Westport Plaza.March 20 and 21 ( She’ll perform at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. March 20 and 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m., March 21.. Tickets at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-314-1111, and at the venue. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Wildmann CD party for “Rehearsal” March 21 at Old Rock House, 2100 S,. 7th, Tickets $10 at door. doors at 7 p.m. Info: www.myspace.com/wildmann.manalive ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Majic 104.9's Pajama Jam happens Saturday, March 21st! But, we just can't wait to get the party started. So, send us pictures of you in your cutest, sexiest, most creative or even tore down pajamas. You know you have some holey pajamas somewhere. Bring 'em out! Bring 'em out!Send us pictures of yourself in your pajamas (just for fun), we'll post them and have Majic listeners vote on the best pictures. Voting ends Thursday, March 19 at 11:59pm. Email your pictures to angelsmith@clearchannel.com. The Winner will receive a Majic prize pack with DVDs, CDs, food gift certificates and more all worth a value of $100.
Pajama Jam:WHEN: Saturday, March 21 from 8-11pmWHERE: Lights on Broadway (Twilight Room) 8350 N. BroadwayCOST: $10 at the door. Free admission for wearing Pajamas.INFO: The first 50 people in will get a "swag bag" full of goodies. The male and female with the best, most creative pajamas will win a prize.
Click Here for more Pajama Jam events info.
Click Here to register to win tickets to The Pajama Jam.


Party info: http://www.kmjm.com/pages/pajamajam.html\

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CLOSE TO FAMOUS ENTERPRISE present ANAMOLY. To experience an ANOMALY in St. Louis night life, by bringing to you a true After Five Event. Join us as we premier to you the All New BLACK LABEL Gallery Lounge a unique venue designed for those who enjoy creative art and music, located downtown at Chouteau’s Landing. The artsy design and chic ambiance makes to create for you a LA style AFTER FIVE EXPERIENCE……St. Louis has never been this sexy! Doors Open @ 8pm, Saturday March 21 @ All New BLACK LABEL Gallery Lounge 758 S. 4th Street After Five Attire Required *NO EXCEPTIONS* RSVP for Guest List & Special Amenities: closetofamous@yahoo.com
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The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha presents Black Ice, Sat. March 21 7 p.m. at the Clyde C Jordan Center, 6755 State Street. $10 Donation, Set Up Available. BYOB Info: 618.624.6424
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FREETIME & KONCEPTS PRESENT:THE GRAND OPENING OF "THE FACTORY" 1128 Washington Ave. SATURDAY MARCH 21ST. Last year FreeTime and Koncepts kicked Spring off with the Grand Opening of Nelly's Skybox and packed the house! Spring Training 09 will be even BIGGER and BETTER at the Grand Opening of downtown's newest hot spot, The Factory (1128 Washington Ave). Hosts for the night include: Boogie D of Hot 104.1 and DJ Okay on the 1s & 2s.. Ladies Free Before 10:30PM. Stylish and upscale required dress. Required! FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS CONTACT INFO@KONCEPTS-STL.COM EARLY ARRIVAL SUGGESTED!
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BIG TAH presents a ROADTRIP TO THE ATL March 19, to March 22, 2009. LEAVING FROM THE LOFT - HEADED TO ATL 3112 OLIVE, Info: 314.713.0926 Email: bigtah06@hotmail.com WE TAKING IT FROM THE STL TO THE ATL ON A 3 DAY 2 NIGHT BUS TOUR- IT'S GOING DOWN- WE WILL BE HITTING UP THE HOTTEST CLUBS IN THE CITY- THE MALLS- THE RESTAURANTS- LANDMARKS, ETC. BRING YO CAMERAS, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU MIGHT SEE IN THE A TOWN. BOOK YOU R SEAT TODAY- $100 DEPOSIT BOOKS YOUR SEAT- CONTACT ME 713-0926 OR BIGTAH06@HOTMAIL.COM BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY! ONCE AGAIN FOLKS ITS GOING DOWN- WE GONE PARTY FROM STL TO ATL - TRIP INLCUDES 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMODATIONSROUND TRIP BUS RIDE HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY BEFORE HITTING THE CLUBSBREAKFASTTHE MORNING OF ARRIVAL MORE FUN THAN YOU WILL HAVE FOR A WHILE- WE WILL BE IN THE A - IM TALKING CLUB DREAMS -MAGIC CITY - VELVET ROOM - LENOX MALL - THE UNDERGROUND MALL- CNN BUILDING - GLADY 'S KNIGHTS CHICKEN AND WAFFLES- YOU NAME IT - WE IN THERE-

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St. Louis Fashion Week March 23-29 2009 http://www.saintlouisfashionweek.com/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++

The St. Louis Alumni chapter if Kapps Alpha Psi present Krimson and Kreme , Kocktails and Kufflicts, Thurs. March 26 at the Kappa House on 500 Vandeventer, open bar abnd appetizers, $10 ADV; $15 Door. Info: 314.652.3360 or ketriggs@eartjlink.net

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Tony James is having City & County Wide Fund Raiser for Mayoral Candidate Maida Coleman, %5 p.m., Friday March 27,2009 @ The StarLight Room 8350 Broadway, 63147, $10 donation. Info: 314.241.2009 Email: tonyjam2000@hotmail.com
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The St. Louis alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi present Blazers and Stilletos, Sat. March 28 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance GrandHotel, 800 Washington Avenue, $10 ADV and $15 Door. men must wear balzers or suit; Women: dress to impress with stilettos. Info: 314.652.3360 or ketriggs@earthlink.ent

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Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti’s got a special gig at J. Bucks’ downtown location on March 28, benefiting St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $250, and includes valet parking, a premium cocktail hour with heavy hors d’oeuvres, and an intimate concert for only 175 people. Joe Buck and Doug Albrecht will host this performance. Get more information at 314-286-0974. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The 4th Annual Kevin Kline Awards, Loretto-Hilton Center in Webs.ter Groves, March 30. For tickets call 314.531.7529 or visithttp://www.kevinklineawards.org/ \



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