Thursday, May 14, 2009

OUT 612a--STL TIDBITZ EXTRA


HELLO OUTTOWNERS!

HERRE ARE SOME ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT BITZ THAT CAME THROUGH THE OUT TOWN PRESSES AFTER OUR WEDNESDAY DEADLINE:




As a part of the Derrty DJs Midwest Summit this weekend, the DJs presents “The Upgrade:Bottles and Bentleys” hosted by fashion stylist and reality show host and star Fonzworth Bentley (PICTURED ABOVE) Friday, May 15 at the Sheraton located across from the Scott Trade Center in downtown St. Louis. Also attending is Konvict Music artist Ray Lavendar (PICTURED BELOW) who sings the hit song, “My Girl Got a Girlfriend.” DJ Drama will be on the 1s and 2s.

Hmmm, we wonder if Bentley will tote his trademark umbrella-ella=ella up inside the venue. For more info call 314-922-4387
Email:
info@midwestsummit.com
Three comics will be coming through the Lou to get their ha-ha on for yawl.

First up is Chi-town native comic/actor Deray Davis, star of Barbershop and Barbershop 2 fame and who can currently be seen on the MTV snaps-fest “Wild N Out, ”will be performing at Dee Lee’s House of Comedy in the Laclede’s Landing May 14-17. Showtimes are 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (except on Thursday May 14 and Sunday, May 17 that have only 8 p.m. shows). FREE shows on May 14 and May 17 with a coupon pass downloaded from the House of Comedy’s website at http://www.stlhouseofcomedy.com/
For more info, call 314.241.5233
Email:
maria.thedeeleegroup@gmail.com









Also at the Dee Lee's House of Comedy, later this month, comic/actor Bruce Bruce will perform May 29-May 31. Showtimes Friday and Saturday at 6 p.m. and 10:30 .m. (except for Sunday that has only an 8 p.m. show). For more info, contact the above info from the Deray Davis show.

And lastly, veteran Oscar winning comic/actor Robin Williams has recuperated from heart surgery to resume his
An Evening with
ROBIN WILLIAMS
“Weapons of Self-Destruction”
Comedy Tour. He will make his stop in St. Louis. Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m.

Robin Williams’ postponed his performance at the Fox Theatre on March 30 because of his ailment earlier this year .Tickets for the March 30 performance will be honored at the November 1 show. If you have purchased tickets to the March 30 performance and cannot attend November 1, please contact Metrotix.
All remaining seats are on sale Thursday, May 14 at 10am. Purchase
tickets at the Fox Box Office, metrotix outlets or by calling 314/534-
1111. Order tickets online at
www.metrotix.com.


Two STL singers are relaunching their monthly music series.

First, fresh from her stint at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in Nawlins, STL singer Silky Sol will relaunch a new concert set starting May 24 at Janae’s West (75550 Olive at Hanley) starting at 5 p.m. and every 4th Sunday thereafter. As Sol says “Go get Mom, Dad, Uncle Pete, Aunt Mary and come enjoy SOUL & BLUES- $3 COVER -$3. DRINK SPECIALS - $3. FOOD SPECIALS. For more info contact her at 314-922-9474
Email:
silkysol@yahoo.com

Secondly, Coco Soul, co-creator of the open mike event Cafe Soul is getting relaunched in a new venue and nite after leaving the Old Rock House in April. Beginning Thursday May 28 and every last Thursday thereafter at 8 p.m, Cafe Soul will presnet at the Loft on Olive in Midtown. To celebrate its new venue, singer/actor Terrell Carter from Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman, the movie, "Madea's Class Reunion" and "Meet the Brown's" stage plays will be the featured artist. $10 Cover. For more info call
3145047405
Email:
cafesoulstl@yahoo.com
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Vanita Applebum Entertainment got two events goin on this week.

The first is STL singer/producer Wildmann will perform at Vintage Vinyl located at 6610 Delmar, Thursday, May 14 at 8p.m. to promote his new CD, "Rehearsal." The second is hip-hop group Illphonics and STl singer Teresa Jenee will hold it down at the Chapel on Washington University's campus on Alexandria drive at 7 p.m. For more info on both events Email:
vanitaapplebum@yahoo.com
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Cover band The Fury! will perform live this Sat. 5/16 after the Cardinals Game game at pm - 7:00p Al Hrabosky's Ballpark Saloon, Downtown St. Louis Email:
reesieswan@gmail.com

DANCE EVENT


Better Family Life Presents "BLACK DANCE-USA" May 20-24 for info 314.367.3440
www.betterfamilylife.org‏ (CLICK ON PIC TO ENLARGE)




Koncepts LLC & EXO Lounge present "The Little Black Dress," Friday May 22nd @ EXO (3146 Locust)at 9 p.m. The Little Black Dress (also the LBD), is classic: simple, elegant, and never too trendy. The "little black dress" is considered by many women to be an essential part of a complete wardrobe. It is a well-known "rule of fashion" that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Not too formal, not too casual…just sexy! Keep it fierce as only you can do it, and be the answer to the question: “Who was that sexy woman in that little black dress?”
Gentlemen; Suited:Scented:Stylish should be the code you choose when selecting your attire for the evening. A suit is not necessary. However, your style should suit the event accordingly. Keep it fashionably correct & leave the baseball caps, & athletic wear at home. It's worth the attire to see the beautiful women in their strongly suggested, LBDs. This special event takes place at EXO, St. Louis' premiere lifestyle & entertainment space.LADIES COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION UNTIL 10:30PM (WITH YOUR "LITTLE BLACK DRESS").FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS CONTACT: (314) 534-1500 or INFO@KONCEPTS-STL.COM

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