Wednesday, March 31, 2010

OUT 809--ILLIMO BITZ (UPDATES)

THIS JUST END!
Actor Pooch Hall is returning to the Lou and the same spot, Karma Nightclub. He was here in January to ring in the New Year (along with Tearri Mari) and he's back so all yawl Derwin fans, he is coming back mo gain.
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HEY OUTTOWNERS

ITS THURSDAY—A NEW DAY

TIME TO GET TOWNED!!!






Still pray for the folk in Port au Prince and Chile!








As we continue our special month celebrations, April is National Poetry Month. So, to celebrate, we will highlight various poets from the ILLI MO area. This week we highlight Shirley LeFlore.







Shirley LeFlore is one of St. Louis' most influential performance art poets.[1] LeFlore is a St. Louis poet, performance artist, activist and educator. During the late 1960s, she was a member of the Black Artists' Group, meanwhile working on civil-rights and housing issues in the local community. LeFlore founded the Messenger Singers, a female vocal ensemble, in the early 1970s, and along with that group performed with musicians such as the trumpeter Baikida Carroll, and the percussionist Famoudou Don Moye of the Art Ensemble of Chicago.



Since her years in BAG, LeFlore has continued her involvement in projects pairing poetry with other artistic mediums, including the Free N' Concert ensemble, which combined spoken-word performance with dance and music, and the New York-based group Spirit Stage, a five-piece jazz and spoken-word ensemble that released its first album in 2002.



During the mid-1980s, LeFlore founded the Creative Arts & Expression Laboratory, an institution built from the BAG blueprint and intended to foster young poetic voices in the St. Louis area. In 1996, LeFlore appeared in the documentary film "Underground Voices," produced by the Tony-Award-winning poet Reg E. Gaines. She has taught at a number of educational institutions, and was associate professor of African American Studies and Women's Studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis



Her work has been published in numerous collections and periodicals over the past several decades, and in December 2005 she received the Warrior Poet award from the nonprofit arts organization Word in Motion.








AND NOW TO THE BITZ.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




In this pic (taken by King Yella) are the three M's here in the Lou: YOURS TRULY, Ma’at Atkins, promoter Mocha Latte and Hot. 104.1.s Micky J taking a pic during Latte’s b-day celebration recently at Karma Nightclub during Loose Cannon’s Friday Night Fixx. I’d you know that all three are related? Go to MAAT BITZ DOWN BELOW TO SEE HOW!






The big A&E Newz story here in the ILLMO this week was the NCAA Regional semifinal games being played Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome. One of the five teams that played here was Michigan State University Spartans. One of its alums, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, was in attendance at the games (and was spotted at Sweetie Pies on Manchester for some crunch and crunch with his crew and alums—SEE THIS WEEK’S EVENING WHIRL). Other teams playing were Butler, West Virginia, Tennessee and Duke.










In other sports newz, the first game of the St Louis Cardinals upcoming season will be against the Minnesota Twins on April 2. Its first home opener at Busch Stadium will be against Houston Astros on April 12.








The NFL Draft is set for April 22-24 and the St. Louis Rams got first dibbs (the losingest team picks first) of who they want on the tea. Sports experts are saying that the organization may select star Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford. The Heisman Trophy winner worked out for NFL teams this week and reportedly did so well that one observer called his display the best he'd seen since Troy Aikman worked out for the Cowboys.







And in more sports newz, the fight that STL native boxer Cory was supposed to fight March 26 has been postponed one again for the second time. The title doubleheader was scheduled for March 26 in Las Vegas has been postponed after contractual differences arose between promoter Don King and ESPN.
Steve Cunningham was supposed to fight Matt Godfrey for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title at the Treasure Island Casino, with Cory Spinks defending his IBF junior middleweight belt against Cornelius Bundrage in the co-main event.
A King spokesman said recently that negotiations to televise the doubleheader on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights" fell apart, forcing the event to be postponed.
King won a purse bid for Cunningham-Godrey in December, and has requested an extension from the sanctioning body so he can work out another date for the fight.


ENUFF ALREADY--LETS GET IT RUMBLING!!!!!!!!!!








Newly OFallon. MO. area resident and baseball great Darryl Strawberry held a “Celebrity Apprentice” watch party/benefit in Café Napoli in Clayton Sunday night to watch the third episode of the new season where he was a contestant (he was fired by Donald Trump) the third of the season). On the episode, Strawberry wanted to get fired by telling Trump he should leave rather than Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson, who had managed the episode’s failed project. Trump suggested that Strawberry might just want to go home, and Strawberry eventually conceded that he did, “a little.” By leaving early, Strawberry didn’t win money for his autism foundation, but hoped to pick up some bucks from $25 tickets for the watch party.




Well we assume it was a decent crowd so we are sure he was able to give his charity a lilsumpin sumpin.










One of the big A&E stories involving an ILLIMOian was of Hip hop super groupie Katt Stacks getting pissed with rappers who hacked her Twitter account and her retaliating by giving out the real cell phone numbers to her jump offs including STL rap/mogul Nelly. Our thing is, if that’s the case, if folk call it, hundreds that is, it would be like as though you never had the number cuz, as I’m sure happened, one can’t get through. So, this Katt Stacks is mos def a stoooopid one. To check out her vid blast if you care go to

http://mediatakeout.com/39820/woooooow_groupie_katt_stacks_gets_angry_with_rappers_for_hacking_her_twitter____so_gives_out_their_real_phone_numbers_on_new_video_wanna_get_nelly_or_bow_wows_digits.html






UPDATE: We got word that the groupie was LYING and frauding the jump offs that she slept with any rappers, including Nelly. Media Takeout reported that she was bogus on her claim and someone found her emails and saw that she was lying. Sldo, Nelly recently lost his grandfather to cancer. OUTTOWN gives our deepest sympathies to him and his fam.






On April 17, wresting fan will have a treat as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling’s “An Evening with the Legends” event will take place at the Family Arena. The autograph signing event will feature the three biggest names in the modern era of professional wrestling Hulk Hogan, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and “The Icon” Sting. “An Evening with the Legends” caps an exciting day of fan activities that begins with “TNA Fan Inter Action” starting at 10am on April 17, at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Missouri. The main event of the evening will be the two-hour “Legends” event, beginning at 6pm.




Can you say, “Whooooooooooo!.”


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Also on April 17, Harlem Globetrotters will battle the Washington Generals at Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University at 2p.m. Tickets are $22, $28, $39, $68 and $103 and are on-sale now at
MetroTix.com, the Chaifetz Arena Box Office, MetroTix outlets at select Schnucks and Macy’s stores, and charge by phone at 314-534-1111. Group Discounts are available by calling (314) 977-5008.







The casting representatives from Bunin/Murray Productions will be in St. Louis this Saturday seeking roommates for the next season of MTV perennial “The Real World.” The open casting call is scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Laclede Street Bar & Grill, 3818 Laclede Avenue. Applicants are asked to bring a recent picture of themselves and photo ID and between the ages of 18 & 24 when you apply (sorry yawl old heads can’t try out) .For those who can’t make it to the open call, applications will be accepted via email. Visit
http://www.bunim-murray.com/



for complete details on how you can apply.




Last Friday was a nite for concerts here in the Lou.







One was Oscar winning comic/actress/talk show host Mo’Nique brought the house down from what we hear when she came through the STL last Friday for a stop on her SPREAD THE LOVE TOUR at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Although not a sold out show, it was a good portion of the theater that were filled. OUTTOWN caught her after the show as she and her talk show co-host comic Rodney Perry (who opened for her) met their hundreds of fans who were waiting in the lobby to meet and greet the funny woman to take pictures with her in front of a backdrop that had a spray painted mural with her likeness on it (Talk about hood club down!) . Earlier that day, she and her entourage were spotted grubbin on some soul food at Sweetie Pie’s on Manchester (The pic is in this week’s Evening Whirl) . Last week, when Fox 2’s Kevin Steincross interviewed her via phone, she asked what was the spot to get soul food and Steincross recommended Sweetie Pies (talk about a free commercial , right? ). Well, she did arrive as soon as they opened around 10 that Friday morning. She was a no show at the after party at Exo, but after hugging and kissing and encouraging and taking pics for two straight hours, we understand why she didn’t show. TO SEE PICS FROM THE MEET AND GREET GO TO
http://maatology.blogspot.com/2010/03/out-806-monique-fabulous-fox-in.html




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Also that Friday at the Scott Trade Center were country fans who came to check out Martina McBride and Trace Adkins co-headlining concert during their “Shining All Night”tour.

According to St. Louis Post’s Amanda St Armand’s review, first headliner McBride was under the weather of sorts (and let the crowd know early on) but was still able to put on a decent show
According to Armand. “ McBride's stage set stayed fairly simple, relying on a bank of video screens that (happily) skipped playing her music videos and stuck to showing McBride or lighting effects.” As far as second headliner Adkins came up a bit limited in the charismatic WOW factor department on stage but had a solid set. The highlight according to Armand was “when he took off his untucked blue and red plaid shirt midway through his set and performed in a snug black T-shirt, every woman in the crowd noticed. And appreciated it.”





















Two funny men, one with ILLIMO connects, are coming to the STL this month. STL native Joe Torry (RIGHT) will entertain at the National Bar association’ award dinner April 10 at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel and Kevin Hart will be at the Pageant, April 30.





















Two ILLMOians made appearances on The Mo’ Nique Show last week. On of the weeks was Chi-town comic Vanessa Fraction (LEFT) who shared with Mo’ Nique her first time meeting the Oscar winner was at an Expo where she competed in a Miller Ginuwine Draft Comedy Search a few years back and Mo’Nique was a judge. Although she didn’t win, Fraction said that Mo’ Nique spotted her afterwards and wanted to get Fraction in the game of comedy cuz she thought she had promise. A few years later, Mo Nique contacted Fraction to be on her show (and no she didnt speak on her pending lawsuit and allegations regarding the Joe Torry fight she had with him in early 2009).









On the next particular day, STL native singer and producer Angela Winbush was apart of a special show entitled Mo’ NIque’s Juke Joint spotlighting unsung R&B artists. She, along with Lenny Williams, Glenn Jones and Cherelle . Before she sang her hit, “Angel”
She told her about her battle with ovarian cancer in the early 2000s and surviving it and that she was graduating from Ministry Academy in St. Louis and was seeking her doctorate in Divinity Studies.

To see Fraction on the show go to
http://www.bet.com/video/969456






To see Winbush on the show go to http://www.bet.com/video/969959






















EAST ST. LOUIS LINCOLN c/o 85 IS "BRINGING THE FUNNY TO EAST BOOGIE!!" by bringing comics Reginald "BRUH MAN'

Ballard and "HONEST JOHN".. Also on board on the 1s and 2s is LEGENDARY DJ 618 (we take it he is all better now) Tickets $20 in advance / $25 @ Door..
CONTACT: ARMOND WILBOURN 618.581.0536 ROBIN BARNES 314.323.1237 MIKE HILL 618.616.9182 CHARMAINE SAVAGE 618.210.5339 EDNA WILLIAMSON 314.307.7438 and your BOYEE DWAYNE ACOFF ("DA") 808.561.6513












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St. Lunatic member and Derrty ENT prez Ali did an in depth interview with stlhip hop on the hip-hop scene in the Lou. To peep it go to
















Talk show host Wendy Williams made a stop in the STL last week at the studios of KTVI and KPLR (Channels 2 and 11) on a cross-country swing to promote her eponymous show. According to reports, Williams was accompanied by her husband Kevin Hunter (who co produces her show along with her), and their son, Kevin, Jr., 9. Another accompanier was another producer Rob Dauber who is from Mascoutah, Ill.

And How You Dooooin? LOL










There are several concerts comin to the STL this and next month.
One is legendary guitarist Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers band will perform, May 26 at the Pageant.























Also, pop singers Jay Sean and Jason Derulo will perform April 21 at UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center as part of Mirthday, the school’s annual spring celebration.

















And, H-Town will be in town Friday to perform at The Venue on MLK and Skinker as part of the venue;s all new over 30 and up policy. The concert will be presented by Majic 104.9 and its FREE (entry, food and drinks—for ladies only). DOORS OPEN @ 5



















STL native singer Lynne Fiddmont of the group Lynsey, is coming home to perform The Sheldon Concert Hall May 23 to promote her latest CD, "Lady" A Tribute to Billie Holiday. The event will take place at 4 p.m. For ticket info goto



























New jack hip hoppers YO GOTTI AND WAKA FLAKA will perform LIVE AT BLACKMONS PLAZA! On Easter Sunday night.
























Two STL stars Majic 104.9 personality Selena J and rapper Huey , who has tasted national fame with the hit, “Pop Lock and Drop it,” , will perform poetry at the The Urban Literati: a Fundraiser for UAACD teen writing programs April 3 at 7 p.m. at the JC Penney Auditorium at UMSL . Others performing include Xplicit, Chill da Playa, Mama Blue andDJ Needles to name a few.











The winner of the Mrs. Missouri America pageant was Dr. Carrie Hruza who was Mrs. Ladue She is an optometrist and has a practice in St. Louis. First runner-up was Melissa Roe, of Kansas City; second runner-up and Most Photogenic, was Stephanie Gaines of Smithville; third runner-up and Congeniality winner was , Tina York, of Lee’s Summit; and 4th runner-up was Rebecca Brand, of St. Charles. Mrs. St. Louis contestant. Momme makeover’s Ola Hawatmeh came in sixth. Seventeen women ranging in age from 22 to 56, participated in the pageant that took place last Saturday in Branson Mo.










Speaking of competitions the Final Four radio personalities have been decided in MetroMix’s Mic Madness competition in conjunction of the NCAA Final Four. The four who made it were Donnie Fandango of The Donnie Fandango Experiment (The Point - 105.7 FM), Woody and Rizzuto (also from The Point - 105.7 FM), Favazz (KSHE - 94.7 FM) and Tony Scott and Tammie Holland of the Tony Scott Show (Majic 104.9 FM). The winner will be announced on April 5.In addition to winning bragging rights, the winner will also be featured in a :15 promotional spot to air on KSDK-Newschannel 5 and on metromix.com.

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Does anyone know if Club Casino still got their liquor license since the City Hall meeting that were in talks about the club’s status since the killing of a youngster at its club last weekend? (SEE DOWN FURTHER FOR OTHER DETAILS)






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Parties in the Park has lined up its programming for the 27th season of live music and more at Shaw Park in Clayton.The season kicks off from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. May 12, Griffin & the Gargoyles, with food by Chez Leon and continues on the second Wednesday of the month through August and the third Wednesday in September, on the Southwest corner of Brentwood and Forsyth boulevards. The events are free and open to the public.







STL comedian, Longhorn has a new gig these days. Since the closing of the St. Louis House of Comedy (where he was manager and resident comedian) last month, he landed a gig on radio. He currently is a radio personality for the nationally syndicated morning show, DC and Family. It comes on in the afternoons here in St. Louis on country station, 99.9 FM from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in St Charles.












Red Hott Thursdays presents...The Pre-Easter Party featuring men’s magazine model Jessica AKA Miss Rabbit Thursday, April 1st at Lure Nightclub












Two local venues are bringing in national acts this weekend.

Hip hop duo 8 Ball & MJG will perform at Club Flava Sat. April 3 in East St. Louis and singer Justin Clay will perform at Janae's West on Easter Sunday.














Former KSDK television reporter Jasmine Huda has gone back to work but only behind the scenes for now. Last week it was reported that she going to work for KMOV (Channel 4). Huda quit her gig at KSDK (Channel 5) last month when she reportedly left the station after failing to reach agreement on a new contract. Sources said Huda will start working at KMOV in a couple of weeks as a producer but will remain off the air until Aug. 1 because of a clause, a GAG ORDER, in her contract with KSDK. The clause stipulates that she can not work on air for another local station (6 months )until then. Channel 4 insiders say Huda will become a reporter, probably in the 10 p.m. time slot, and will also be a fill-in anchor.




Whats next for Huda, a reality show? Hmmm.











The STL-OCALS are getting it in as well:



One is Promoter Big Tah did it up big time last weekend in Atlanta with his tour excursion last taking a busload to Hotatlanta to kick it. To peep pics go to
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=211365&id=818982728







Another is Phat Pheezy will perform live again at BlueBerry Hill April 17.

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Instead of being at The Twisted Olive, the listening party for poet Xplicit;s new CD Spoken Acid will now be held at Legacy Books & Cafe (5249 Delmar Blvd.) For More Information, call: 314.827.5201
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Also, Singer Theresa will be performing at this week’s Lost Sessions music showcase at the Jazz Spot on 4th and Broadway



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HELLA FLY PROMOTIONS AND ROCKHOUSE ENT. PRESENTS.............."SEXY AS U WANNA BE SUNDAYS" ..........EACH AND EVERY SUNDAY STARTING APRIL 11th @ BLACK LABEL..........LADIES MUST BE 21 AND GENTS MUST BE 25.... THIS IS A GROWN AND SEXY EVENT IN THE MIDDLE OF DOWNTOWN.. It will be hosted by Hella Fly;s King Kerry.

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Newly formed promoters THE COMMITTEE will have a launch party at Exo April 9
Everyone is free to enter.



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There is a new concert venue in the STl called 2720 Cherokee, a new concert venue and art gallery named for its address. The upper floor of 2720 Cherokee is the new home of Art Dimensions, which moved from its downtown Washington Avenue location.






And what was up with the owners of 2720 blasting the former owners of the now closed Lucas School House in the St. Louis Post Dispatch recently saying their venue was sold fashioned?







Congrats are in store for Ron Himes, producing director and founder of the Black Rep, getting hitched to Black Rep dancer Heather Beal. The two are expecting their first child later this year.









Happy B-DAZE to Majic 104.9 personality Tony Scott and promoter Chelsea Dawn(and her alter ego Sasha Fiersome)



ADDED: OUTTOWN was remiss to say our props of goodbye to STL dee-jay Enoch who moved to the ATL to drop science on the world of trip hop and international music. YOu will be missed in the STL my brotha.


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And lastly, OUTTOWN would like to give our sympathies to the family of Brandon Jenkins of Shiloh, Ill who was fatally shot recently at Club Casino. Police investigators are trying to piece together what led to the shooting.


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MA'AT BITZ





CHECK OUT MY NEW HEADSHOT. YOU LIKE? PHOTO BY CARL HELENKAMP.


Join me on Notifi Radio co-hosting with Dwight Stone on his show weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6p.m. Check it out at
http://www.notifiradio.com/





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I will be on Bar Talk on The Jon Erickque show that will be taping on April 11 at Survior Sity
1956 North BroadwayFree to Attend Doors open at 2pm show starts at or around 2:45 to 3pm




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MISTACOUTURE auditions are coming up. To view details go to
http://maatology.blogspot.com/2010/03/mistacouture-auditions.htm








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If you know anyone who is seeking employment as a security officer, email me at
maat.atkins@gmail.com.They must have Illinois PERC card and a firearms card (or at least applying for one), have a clean record, and reliable



OUTTOWN has influenced STLians June 5th and Xplicit with what I posted either on my blog or write at the Evening Whirl





First rap trio June Fifth, last week, I blogged about their Facebook blurb in regards to their feeling dissed not by the women of the STL but the men getting hated on trying to get their career up to the next level. They were gonna call out the “bitch-assness” out. Well I wrote that it wasn’t many female movers in the STL who can really hate on them for starters and wanted to now who were the people they were talking about that were hating on them. A few days after my post, June Fifth posted on its Facebook page that I had blogged them and didn’t address my challenge to them to speak out on who were hating on them. It was more of hey, yawl, we were on OUTTOWN. LOL







And now to the Xplicit controversy.

Last Monday, my article on poet Xplicit was published in the EveninG Whirl (where I do my weekly column in the Entertainment section) under the section Finna Blow, spotlighting STLians who are doing it big and it about to blow up nationally Well, the article caught fire to the STL poetry community. I first got wind of the spark when my sister told me about it who got from our blood cuz who is a local poet here . Then a good source and friend text me that the STL poetry community was pissed of the article saying Xplict didn’t pay his dies and that he shouldn’t have been considered one of the creators of the new poetry movement in the STL.

My initial responses to both instances, “I’m glad they are reading.” LOL

Then I contacted Xplicit to inform him off this brouhaha that was going on while he’s on tour across several cities in the country. He then gave me the scoop on how many people are upset with HIM about the article, to the point that one poet wanted to literally go to blows with him.

Dayam is it that serious? Is the poetry community in the STL got gangsta like that?

First off, let me say this.

The reason why I did the story was because Xplicit asked if I would do one on him. I obliged. It first appeared on this site then sent to the Evening Whirl for its FINNA BLOW section.

I wrote the story the way I felt it should have been written.

Xplicit is ONE of the movers and shakers of the poetry scenes here Not THE ONE.

He is the only poet in the area that I know of RIGHT NOW who quit their 9 to 5 to do poetry for a living.

He is the only one in this area that I know of RIGHT NOW who got five business going in several cities in the region through the promotions company Soul U and the poetry showcase Soul Stages (ST. Louis, Fairview Heights, Peoria, Bloomington, and Mizzou)




And he is the only poet in this area that I know of RIGHT NOW who is constantly touring cities in the region and beyond promoting himself, his music and gettting PAID.




And lastly, he is the also carrying the open mic tradition to showcase both national and local poets on a consistent basis and given an added bonus by giving poets the opportunity to record their own CD live with Soul LIve.




Can many of you out there who’s spittin at open mics in the city say that you have done all this???
To me, his story is a FINNA BLOW story.

So I don’t know if folk were upset because of how the article was written or it as the man himself, but he sent me a comment through my inbox on Facebook from a reader of the article that sums up why the story was written,




”Big bro yesterday I read the article in the Whirl n it made me think about spoken word n I currently try to enhance my word play n content so it can get better n I've meet (sic) u a couple times at legacy n just wanted to say "Right on" because articles like dat motivate a lot of people to keep on going! My major problem is I get nervous on stage n to know some1 as good as u use to b nervous kinda make me believe it will go away!!!!
Lee Easterwood March 28 at 11:49am







Enuff said.









OH AND TO ANSWER THE QUESTION OF HOW ME, MOCHA LATTE AND MICKY J ARE RELATED? Besides having our stage names starting with "M" we all were at Karma Nightclub at the same time. So if you thought we were blood related well all we gotta say is












APRIL FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! LOL

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IN THE MIA FILE. Where is graphic designer/promoter Kevin Bryant?






MIA FOUND. We did have a Facebook Chat recently with Bryant and come to find out he is reuperating from abck surgery after being convelescent for a few weeks. And, he is seeking to move his Nigerian wife to the U.S.













BLIND BITZ. Who was this bald brotha who was waiting in line for a drink at Flamingo Bowl this past Sunday?










BLIND BITZ. STL fitness model Fred "Radric" Williams spent a few days in L.A. to get a whiff of the city . While driving on Sunset Blvd, he almost whiffed out a hip hop rapper when his car almost hit this rapper who was crossing with two honies by his side but luckily stopped before his car hit him. Who is the rapper? (HINT. The rapper first came on the map in the eighties, is a West Caost rapper and who's name defines his "vertical challenges.")




PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS. Which promoter/socialite got it in this week ? Promoters Mocha Latte and T-Baby














Mocha Latte. (LEFT) This sista always gets it in every week and there's no question she deserves to be listed every week. This award winning promoter of Monopoly Promotions, started off this week being a judge in Alive Magazine's annual Iron Bar tender Contest at Flamingo Bowl. Then, she was was spotted attending the VIP Red Carpet premiere of "Skin" at Missouri History Museum. And of course, she gets it in every Friday and Saturday being the host at Karma Nightclub for Friday Night Fixx and Sutra Saturdays.



T-Baby (RIGHT) , This sista is fresh off her appearance at Monique's concert last Friday where she was the highlight at the Meet and Greet with the comic when she and her promotions team of Oooh Wee/Fyre Boy got the comic to say the name of their promotions team, not once, but twice ('Oooooweeee."). But this Friday, her promotions team will be staging the first ever all-female music concert entitled DIVAS IN THE LOU consisting of STL hip-hoppers and singers including June Fifth, Aloha , Ebony Eyez and Unladylike to name a few. T -Baby is also co-hosting this historical STL event. (SEE EVENT BITZ BELOW)







Mickey J. This brotha is getting his shoes worn in as he gets comfortable in them as the new program director at Hot 104.1 FM. On weekdays he does the afternoon drive on the station as well. On Wednesday, he hosted the Lyfe Jennings concert that was held at the Loft and every Friday he does a live telecast with the station at Karma during its Friday Night Fixx event.





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Tony Scott. This veteran of radio is the host of his popular (and long running) Tony Scott Show (formerly the Breakfast and Afternoon Crew )with his co-host, Tammie Holland weekdays on Majic 104.9. Fresh off his biting commentary on KSDK's Im Just Sayin segment, Scott hosted the film "Skin" that was shown Monday at the Missouri History Museum (and Thursday celebrating the big 5-0)). Plus, he, along with his radio partner Holland, are in the Big Four on Metromix's Mic Madness Competition for the top radio personality (SEE BITZ ABOVE).




CELEB-SITE. Last Frdiay it was reported that Aj former co-host of "BET;s 106 and Park" and Bone Thugs N Harmony were in the STL .










A source contacted us to say that both AJ and Bone Thugs were seen at the Multi-promoter networking event MPAC at the Black Label at the second half of their promoter party (the first was held at Lumiere Place).






WORDZ TO THE WHYZ?????????????????????????????

Why is thr poetry community here in STL up in arms over my article about mover and shaker Xplicit? Why did Jamie Foxx call out Howard Stern on his Foxxhole radio Show (even calling Sterns; sidekick Mammy) knowing that Stern has some career ending ish about Foxx? Why is Ludacris on a song with Justin Bierber? Why is Erykah naked in her newest video? Why is the Corey Spinks fight constantly getting postponed? Why did Usher tell a male American Idol contestant to pretend he was singing a love song to him in order for the contestant to feel the song? Why did social and political critic Julianne Malveaux call Mo' Nique;s Oscar winning role in Precious as being a step backwards for black actors? Why did hip hop groupie Katt Stacks get pissed and put out rappers numbers on her webpage to get back at rappers who alledgedly hacked her Twitter page knowing folk will blow up both new media sites? And why do we care that singer Ricky Martin finally came out of the closet?

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Back by Popular Demand! The longest running show in St. Louis is making a return visit. Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, "Menopause The Musical" will return to The Playhouse at Westport Plaza thru May 8, 2010.


The entire cast is local to St. Louis and are all reprising their roles from St. Louis' first run. Billed as "The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change," the original off-Broadway musical begins with four women, "Professional Woman," "Soap Star," "Iowan Houswife," and "Earth Mother," at a Bloomingdale's lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra and hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss, chocolate binges, not enough sex,too much sex and day-to-day challenges with aging parents,aging children and aging partners. A bond is created between these diverse women as they realie that menopause is no longer "The Silent Passage"! The women share their ups and downs through a collection of songs from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Tickets and showtimes, call (314) 469-7529

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STRESS FREE FRIDAYS
Friday, April 2, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location:
Lola (www.welovelola.com)
Street:
500 N. 14th Street (behind Marty's Shoes-Washingto and 14th)
City/Town:
Saint Louis, MO

Thanks for joining us at Black Label...the turnout was phenomenal...Join Stress Free Fridays as we visit one of Downtown St. Louis' newest venues, Lola...Lola is simply amazing...visit their website: www.welovelola.com and see for yourself...The food, drinks (many of which are named after St. Louis streets, neighborhoods and buildings) DJ's and Band are awesome...We will be celebrating the birthday's of Daffney Moore and Mia Stroter, two great friends of Stress Free Fridays...Early arrival is a must as we will reach capacity...PLEASE RSVP...

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MARTELL COGNAC & 13 BLACK KATZ'S "GOOD FRIDAY" LIVE @ BUSH STADIUM'S "CHAMPION'S CLUB" GOOD FRIDAY. APRIL. 2ND. 2010‏

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HELLA AND UMBRELLA PRESENTS FRIEND WITH BENEFITS!! A MINGLING ATMOSPHERE!! Start Time: Friday, April 2 at 10:00pm
: SLEEK ( LUMIERE CASINO)

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Young, Fly and Saved In The City (the Good Friday edition)"
Start Time: Friday, April 2 at 7:00pm

FTMBC Youth Center (5544 MLK Drive)


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For the first time in St. Louis, there will be a concert with female artists called DIVA'S OF THE LOU PRE-EASTER HIPHOP AND R&B CONCERT FRI. APRIL 2 . HOSTED BY T-BABY OF OOHWEE ENT AND MZ PRADA OF ONLY IF


MUSIC BY SINAMIN OF DERRTY DJ'S


DOORS: 7PM SHOW: 7:30PMGEN $15 ADVANCE / @20 DOOR
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE AMBASSADOR BOX OFFICE OR WWW.METROTIX.COM AND ALL METROTIX LOCATIONS
FOR MORE INFORMATION : 314-869-9090 OR 314-9727868
FEATURING : CHOCOLATE TAI,,EBONY EYES,,PENELOPE JONES,,ALOHA MI'SHO,,UNLADY LIKE,,KILEIA,,MS CHERRI,,KILLAKI AND MZ PIMPN,, FEE OF FUSHION,,KANDY GURL AND HERSHE KIZZ,,MS KRISS,,T-BABY,,MZ PRADA,,MZ STL,,SKIDDALZ,,MZ 007,,BEAUTIE,,MO LYRIC,,BRITTANY J,,MI'AHNI,,JUNE 5TH AND MANY MORE.....


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OpenHouse on the Spring opening of Malcolm Martin Memorial Park and unveiling of new Pavillion on April 3 (next to Casino Queen) at 11:230 a,m,. Lunch provided. FREE. To RSVP call 618.346.4905 or stpeters@meprd.org
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CLEAN COMEDY
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Location:
Beautiful Place (In St.Louis. address posting by Wed.3/24/10)
Description
Finally A Comedy Experience For Everyone! There will be No Smoking, No Drinking, and No Potty Mouth. Laughter should not seperate us, it should bring us together. Invite Your Church, Family, and friends. Bring your Mom, and Granny! Advance tickets are Only $10.00.. $15.00 at the door. You can purchase a reserved table for 10, for $75.00 ! There will be 3 National clean Comedians, and hosted by me.. DARIUS BRADFORD. For more info, inbox me, or e-mail me at alljokes@msn.com. ( If you do not have a ball your ticket will be refunded ! No questions.)

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SWG REWIND - Spring Poetry Meet Greet and SpeakSaturday, April 3, 20108:00pm - 11:30pmThe Regional Arts Commission - Community Resource Center, 6128 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63112Street:6128 Delmar Boulevard
Hosted by: DEREK 'D BROWN'
Music Spun by: DJ WILLPOWER

Accompaniment by: THE BAND WITH NØ NAME (TBWØN)featuring- DAVID A. N. JACKSON - Percussion Ambience Etc. Voice, Poetry, SPW FLOYD BOYKIN JR. - Bass, Flute, Poetry, Spoken WordTRACY MITCHELL - Guitar, VocalsMARCUS LEONARD - Piano, KeysRODNEY THOMAS - Drums

Food Provided by:JUHARI'S CATERING -Mariquita Daniels

Debut Poetry Chap Book Release by new author and SWG FAM - Ms JAZMIN WEBSTER "STUPID STUFF AND OTHER POEMS" -'Reading Enjoyment for Those who Appreciate Life.' OTHER BEAUTIFUL FACES and Familiar SPIRITS anticipated in the house - The Memphis (Florida) Crew -"Q", NAJA EMBRE • West Memphis, Arkansas' - Mikki Hooper a.k.a GRAN GRAN - $10ADVANCE ADMISSION per person may be purchased online via ishallwearacrown@gmail.com - Subject Line: SWG REWIND TICKETS
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Reality stars Lexie who's from Belleville, Ill) and Kendra from TV’s “Bad Girls Club” are hosting a party at Home nightclub on April 3.

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MOCHA's CORNER









Mocha and Hot 104.1’s Mickey J hosts Friday Night Fixx at Karma
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COME HANGOUT WITH MOCHA LATTE' AND FRIENDS...THIS SUNDAY FOR FREE @FLAMINGO BOWL... ALIVE MAGAZINE'S IRON BARTENDER CONTEST THIS SUNDAY NIGHT MARCH 28TH...YOU MUST RSVP AND IF U GET THERE BEFORE 9PM.. YOU WILL RECEIVE 2 FREE DRINKS!!‏


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If you Are female and at least 25 and have the time(max.6hrs amonth) and the extra love to spare please call us asap! 314-877-2016. Or please send me your name, address, email and cellnumber to my inbox. Thanks in advance...


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IF YOU WANT TO DONATE CLOTHES TO HAITI , HOLLA AT MOCHA!\

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+Check out Mocha Latte’s weekly column COFFEE TALK every Monday in theEvening Whirl .


For more info on these items, contact Miss Latte at

314.646.9917 or
sgalvin26@yahoo.com








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A.D.s SPOT





Vote for A.D. at this years Poetry Awards in June at SOUl U's website! (SEE ILLIMO BITZ ABOVE)





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Five Guys Named Moe, Musical by Clarke Peters, featuring LouisJordan's Greatest Hits
THRU - April 25, 2010

Nomax, whose girlfriend has left him and who is without money,finds Big Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, Eat Moe, No Moe, and Little Moe emerging from his 1930s-style radio to comfort him. They sing the hit songs of songwriter and saxophonist Louis Jordan, whose new slant on jazz paved the way for rock and roll in the 1950s



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Art by Yasmina Reza

May 5 - May 23, 2010

Art concerns the cataclysmic effect on three friends,Serge, Marc,and Yvan, when Serge purchases and expensive work of abstract art-a large painting consisting of white lines on a white canvas. Asthe three men engage in an ongoing debate over the value of thepainting, emotions run high and the conflict escalates to the pointof nearly destroying a long-standing friendship.


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The Me Nobody Knows, Music by Gary William Friedman, Lyrics by Will Holt

June 2 - July 2, 2010

A compelling musical based on the anthologized writings of more than200 inner city youth collected by school teacher Stephen M.Joseph. At odds with a squalid setting and a cynical,materialistic view of the world, themes of hope and renewalemerged.



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Come Join Xplicit & The Rest of his Soul U family for the CD Listening Party for his newest release Spoken Acid .Wednesday, April 7th@LEGACY Books and Café on Delmar )Doors Open at 8PMSpecial Guest Performances!This Event is FREE - It's A Celebration




CD will be on sale this night!!! The Actual Release date is 4/11/10









Pamola Launch April 8 at Lumen he Pam Ola Couture line debuts in St. Louis on April 8 at Lumen downtown at the Jecca Nation launch. Doors for the show open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 7:45 p.m. You can buy tickets in advance at Jecca in West County Mall for $10. It's $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit 'Flaw Dogs' an organization that recues from puppy mills.












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HELLA FLY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS......... THE FACEBOOK MEET AND GREET PT. 10/ FACEBOOK KINGZ AND QUEENZ REUNION AND COCA COLA BOTTLE MODEL PT.4 FRIDAY APRIL 9TH @ AREA CODE BAR & GRILL 10070 NATURAL BRIDGE ...... THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED BY KING KERRY , BIG SHOW , MISSIPPI AND THE FLYEST HOST IN THE CITY DANO DA MANO WE GOT DJ JAM ON DA 1S & 2S ALL NIGHT........... SO LETS ALL KICK IT LIKE ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY AGAIN....... ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO SIGN UP FOR THE COCA COLA BOTTLE MODEL CONTEST OR HAVE UR BIRTHDAY WITH US CALL DANO 314)685-0500 OR KERRY 314)456-5976 ASAP




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Get Up and Come Out to experience the sound of Nappy DJ Needles & The Afro Picks!!! April 9, 9:30 p.m. at LoLA, 500 N. 14th Street (off Washington) For those that can dance and clap their hands to it, this one's for YOU! Needles conducts the orchestra including Jingo on the percussion and Mario Pascal on the guitar! Soul, Funk, House, Dancehall, Hip Hop and much more awaits you at the debut performance of Nappy DJ Needles & The Afro Picks! Be There!!!

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Top Chef: The Tour’ will begin its 21-city national run in St. Louis at the Soulard Market on April 14. Expect live food demos, samples and the opportunity to take part in a Quickfire Challenge
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R&B group Mint Condition will perform April 16 at the Pageant









Grammy Award winning comedian Steve Martin will perform as a musician when he comes to St. Louis to perform at the Roberts Orpheum Theater April 23 in support of his “The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo” CD.
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IT'S OFFICIAL. Two of St. Louis Hottest promoters, Koncepts, LLC and Freetime, LLC have partnered to produce an exclusive event..."Spring Training" @ SLeeK Ultralounge, located in Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels, 999 N. 2nd St. Spring is finally here along with one of the biggest events of the year... Break out the new Spring wardrobe and get your game faces on...its time for "Spring Training" 2010. Brought to you by FreeTime and Koncepts. Be ready for an event you won't forget with DJ Okay and DJ Lance both spinning at the same time!!
"KONCEPTS & FREETIME PRESENTS: SPRING TRAINING: SLeeK ULTRALOUNGE"
FRIDAY, APRIL 16TH

@ SLeek Ultralounge (Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels)
999 N. 2nd St.
Doors at 10PM. Ladies free til 11PM. Attire: Fly & Fashionable.
For table reservations contact
info@koncepts-stl.com



















Madea's Big Happy Family
Place: Chaifetz Arena
Date: Friday, April 23nd
Time: 8pm











Folk rock duo Indigo Girls will perform at the Pageant on April 25.








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SLU'S UNSPOKEN: FASHION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS FASHION SHOW APRIL 25TH‏ at Bush Student Center Doors open at 5:30 show starts at 6:00p. $7 in ADV; $10 at the door and $15 VIP with goodie bag. For ticket info contact Omari Holt
618-567-7418
oholt1@slu.edu








Legendary rock guitarist Jeff Beck’s will perform at the Fox Theatre April 29.


















2010 Grammy Award nominee R&B heavy weight Charlie Wilson and smooth jazz artist Will Downing will perform May 7 at The Fox Theatre.


























2007 American idol winner Jordin Sparks will perform at the Pageant May 15.


















Controversial heavy metal-hip hop group Insane Clown Posse and rap star Coolio will headline Pop’s special outdoor concert May 28 in Sauget, Ill. Also on the bill are KMK, Kittie, Necro, and JCW Wrestling.







St. Matthews Lodge presents an "Evening of Jazz & Poetry"
Featuring The Bosman Twins
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Time:
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Missouri History Museum - Lee Auditorium
Street:
5700 Lindell Blvd
City/Town:
Lake Saint Louis, MO

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