Thursday, May 24, 2012

OUT 1138--ILLI MO A&E BITZ (MAY 24-30)


HEY OUTTOWNERS!

IT’s THAT TIME!!

TIME TO GET TOWNED!!!











STL native playwright/director Chrys Yvette is staging the St Louis Premiere of her stageplay THE DATING GAME that will take place Sat. June 2 and Sun June 3 at The Regional Arts Commission. For more info go to www.chrysyvetteproductions.com






On Thursday, July 12, OUTTOWN will spinoff to a new blog called OUTSTAGN, giving a stage (or platform) to mover and shakers in the arts and entertainment in the STL area (and “out of town”) by ways of interviews and features. It also will focus on recaps and reviews of fashion and style as seen at red carpeted, regular club events, and fashion shows. Lastly, in our theme of stages, we will review live theater, and concerts.

It will be compiled at random.

And don’t worry, we will still have the OUTTOWN faves such as BLIND DISHZ, BLIND PICZ, PROMOCIALITES, BDAZEs and EVENTZ that will likely post every Thursday as UPSTAGE BITZ, but  the weekly compilations of top stories in the Midwest will be eliminated.



THE BIG A&E ILLI MO STORY THIS WEEK IS:




President Barack Obama was in Joplin, Mo this week to give the commencement speech for 2012 graduates from Joplin High School graduates Monday.'

Monday night's graduation ceremony was personal, with students reflecting with humor and perspective on their tumultuous school days and one administrator leading them in a chant to show their "Eagle pride."

Obama alluded to students' unique struggles during his own commencement address, which was held on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. He referred, too, to broader challenges facing they their townsfolk to work together, dream big and remain positive in adopting a new slogan of "Remember. Rejoice. And rebuild."
"We need God. We need each other. We are important to each other. And we're stronger together than we are on our own," he said. "That's the spirit that's allowing all of you to rebuild this city. It's the same spirit we need right now to help rebuild America."
The Joplin High graduates are particularly qualified to do so, according to Obama. They have walked the walk -- by pitching in to assist their neighbors, pursuing their education despite the chaos around them and learning from other city citizens and total strangers about what people can do, against the odds, when they work together.
"Some of life's strongest bonds are the ones we forge when everything around us seems broken," the president said. "And even though I expect some of you will ultimately end up leaving Joplin, I'm convinced that Joplin will never leave you."

Last May 22, minutes after 450 seniors from the same Missouri school got their diplomas, a monster twister tore through the community. More than 161 people were killed -- the worst death toll for such a tornado since modern record-keeping began in 1950 -- while dozens of buildings were torn to shreds by winds as strong as 200 mph.

One of them was Joplin High School itself, with the damage so severe that students ended up attending classes in a vacant section of the city's Northpark Mall.








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Speaking of graduation commencements, on Sunday, Oprah Winfrey, gave the commencement speech to 550 graduates at the historically black college for women to strive for excellence and make service the focus of their lives. And she told them to remember the sacrifices of generations of ancestors whose blood and hard work paved the way for their accomplishments.
“Never forget that you did not do this by yourself,” Winfrey told the graduates and their families at Spelman’s 125thcommencement ceremony. “You come here today trailing the breath of the ancestors and of the angels.”
At the Georgia International Convention Center, Winfrey cited three keys to success.
First, she urged graduates to know themselves and what they want. “My answer is, I am God’s child,” Winfrey said.
“You must have some kind of vision for your life, even if you don’t have a plan,” she said.
Winfrey also told graduates to find a way to serve and to always do the right thing.
“Do the right thing, even when other people think it may not be,” she said.
Spelman honored her with an honorary doctorate in 1993 and on Sunday bestowed its Community. 


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In unrelated Oprah unrelated newz, she appeared on the show that is helping give her network its ratings boost, the No. 1 docu show, “Welcome to Sweetie Pies” that aired Saturday in her network. In the episode, she visits the restaurant to dine with her BFF Gayle King  while in town for the live taping of her Life Class Tour in St. Louis. u

What was hilarious was when  71-year-old Sweetie Pies proprietor Miss Robbie said, “I wanna be like Oprah when I grow up.” She is classic! LOL





Chicago reared and Grammy Award winning platinum rap superstar Kanye West showed off his short film and his celebrity girlfriend, Kim Kardashian in Cannes.

The rapper walked hand in hand with Kim Kardashian at the launch of “Cruel Summer” on Wednesday night.

The couple didn’t stop to talk to media but some of the cast revealed what it was like to work on the art project.

Described as an “immersive seven-screen experience” - “Cruel Summer” is a love story set in the Middle East, and is inspired by West’s new “G.O.O.D” album.

Lebanese actress Razan Jammal says West is “an amazing person”: “To be honest I was really, really surprised, he’s so professional. A little shy, very calm on set, very hard working - I loved working with him.”

The film installation will now be open to the public for two days.

Kimye seems to do no wrong when it comes to self marketing themselves which both thrives on dearly! We are now waiting when Kim K is featured on his next music video. Its inevitable. 



In unrelated Ye newz, the 2012  BET Awards committee announced the nominees for the gala this week and he got the most nominations  with seven.
West and Jay-Z’s — “Niggaz In Paris" and "Otis" — are up for video of the year, Best Collaboration,  and Best Group (he got another nod with Big Sean); Ye got a Video Director nod and Viewers Choice.
Other ILLI MOians that were nominated included Don Cheadle,Terrence Howard and Common(Best Actor); and Keke Palmer (Young Stars Award)




St Louis native actor Jon Hamm made a cameo appearance on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” last Saturday during the cold opening of the recurring Lawrence Welk Show sketch appearing as Italian crooner Johnny Prosciutto,  to the usual musical stylings of cast members Abby Elliot, Nasim Pedrad, Vanessa Bayer and his “Bridesmaids” co-star  Krsten Wiig  during her swan song show.
Hamm wooed the ladies in the sketch including Wiig's typically  demented and hilarious character. Normally, the tiny-handed Dooneese has to work twice as hard as her pretty sisters to get some attention on the show, but in this sketch she finally gets the Hamm responds by him forcing Wiig’s character’s deform hand inside his mouth.






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Chicago native  and legendary singer Chaka Khan made a guest appearance of the Season Finale of “American Idol” Wednesday singing her anthemic song, I’m Every Woman” with the Top 12 Girls on stage.

In unrelated Chaka newz, she  will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater’s upcoming gala and
Late Chicgao native TV icon, Soul Train creator Don Cornelius will be honored posthumously.
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Chicago native actress Lisa Raye made headlines recently for her interview with  Jet Magazine (that is on newsstands this week) more specifically her candid comments about her former Single Ladies co-star Stacey Dash and her feud with actor Duane Martin
On “Single Ladies” without Stacey Dash
“Believe me I wish things had worked out because I thought Stacey and I were great together. She was my age and we were working it. It was sex-symbol to sex-symbol. But she didn’t want to be there. I was disappointed about that. She had some issues. I’m not sure exactly what those issues were. In the end, she and VH1 made a decision.”
Whether there were really cat fights on the set
“Yes, there was a disagreement over a scene. And it really wasn’t with me. It was with the director. I think it was about 2 or 3AM and we’d been shooting all damn day. Stacey tried to argue with the director about a line. And I’m like: ‘Girl, if you don’t say what the director wants you to say.’ It wasn’t that serious at first, but it went there.
“It’s a bunch of women on the set. We might all be on our d*mn period at any given point. I just wanted us to move forward. Then the argument took on a life of its own. The show decided to use it for publicity. They just ran with it.”
Why she’s no longer friends with Duane Martin
“I introduced him to my ex-husband [former Turks & Caicos Premier Michael Misick], he got buddy-buddy with him and then turned against me. Just recently, this fool Duane up and sold a building he and I bought awhile ago in Los Angeles, without asking…I don’t care if we’re not friends, just don’t try to f**k me in the interim.
“When I heard about him in the middle of Will & Jada’s divorce rumors, I tweeted: sounds familiar. He really ain’t got enough business.”
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NBC will have on its Fall schedule a drama titled, “Chicago Fire” which will feature firefighters battling flames. The Chicago filmed series is produced by Dick Wolf and revolves around the men and women of Chicago Firehouse 51.




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East St Louis native and current Chicago resident Willie Lynch Jr was the winner of this year’s Bay Area Black Comedy Competition & Festival held in Oakland.







THE BIG STL NEWZ STORY IS:


ST Louis Cardinals  first baseman Lance Berkman (PICTURED)confirmed that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his damaged right knee either Thursday or Friday in his hometown of Houston rather than in Vail, Colo.

Berkman reportedly returned home with his family Monday night and scheduled a consultation with a Houston orthopedic .

He suffered a right knee injury after he caught a routine throw from shortstop Rafael Furcal in the second inning Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

An MRI on Monday disclosed tearing of the meniscus and cartilage responsible for cushioning the knee. Berkman, a veteran of four knee operations, estimated he will be sidelined minimum of six weeks following the arthroscopic procedure while admitting that he might require a significantly more extensive procedure.

Also, another player was injured a few days later with Matt Carpenter, who was hurt coming out of the batter's box on a double in the first inning Tuesday. Carpenter looked in discomfort not long after he had swung in the first inning and sent the ball into left field at the game against The  San Diego Padres . He awkwardly turned the corner at first and cruised into second base with an easy double, but he clearly was in pain.

Manager Mike Matheny and a trainer went out to check and, just like that, Carpenter was walking off the field with what the team was calling "right side tightness."

Matheny labeled Carpenter day-to-day,

Carpenter is the fifth player the team has put on the DL this week, following Jon Jay, Allen Craig, Kyle McClellan and Berkman. St. Louis has seven players on the DL altogether.

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Besides the headline grabbing Edward Jones Dome renovations negotiations between The St Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke and The St Louis Visitors Commission, on the grid iron, The Rams added depth to their roster Tuesday by signing a pair of veteran free agents, linebacker Mario Haggan and offensive tackle Barry Richardson. Both players arrived in time to watch Tuesday's first OTA practice of the spring and participate in the following sessions.








There was a public hearing Tuesday that brought out supporters and foes of a proposal to move up the closing times for bars, clubs and other businesses in East St. Louis by two hours.
From reports, most of the crowd appeared to side with Mayor Alvin Parks who said he is "100 percent against" the proposal.
The meeting drew more than 100 people to the East St. Louis Municipal Building.

City Councilwoman Emeka Jackson-Hicks reportedly proposed the ordinance that would limit many businesses' hours of operation to between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

Businesses excluded from the ordinance would include health care providers, casinos, day cares, nationally franchised businesses, hotels and gas stations.




Residents both in support of and against the ordinance reportedly expressed the need for more police on the streets.

In April, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.,  an East St Louis native visited East St. Louis and called for an end to late-night liquor sales, which he called "an invitation for more murders, more crime."

U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton says East St. Louis has a murder rate equivalent to 109 killings for every 100,000 residents. The national average is five per 100,000.

Parks said the ordinance could be up for vote by the council next month.

Its interesting that there is more focus on closing shop of clubs than on  the closing of various school sin the city based on the number of citizens who attended the hearing. Parks’ bottom line is making money from sales from those businesses so the less hours the less money generated in the city budget.  We think that the city may rally around this issue and may vote to close the clubs early.

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Controversial radio personality JC Corcoran who recently was fired at KTRS (550 AM), thinks his days in the St. Louis market might be over after a nearly three-decade run.

Corcoran made a one-day return to the airwaves when he joined Brian McKenna and Jeff Gordon for jock talk recently on KSLG (1380 AM) as he filled in for Rob Godier.

He said he might appear on other sports shows in the next few weeks, but seems pessimistic about remaining in the market long-term.

"We sold our house last Saturday in anticipation of most likely leaving'' he said. "If anyone (locally) has anything to say, I'd encourage them to speak up because all the discussion I am having are from out-of-town stations. There don't seem to be any (decent) opportunities in St. Louis.

" I don't feel I'm in a position that I have to take a tertiary-level position just to remain working in St. Louis. I'm having discussion with some pretty big stations in pretty big cities. Nothing's on the table yet, but I am led to believe there will be soon. If nobody in St. Louis steps forward and offers something, I'm going to go.''

Corcoran said if he leaves, he'd like to go out with a grand finale.

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 St Louis based Notify Records is putting together an ALL FEMALE band!! Auditions - Tue., May 29 @ 4P @ Notify Records 8204 Brentwood Industrial Dr 63144!! 
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Sweetie Pies Upper Crust had its Soft Opening last weekend located off Grand. According to St Louis American’s Partyline writer Delores Shante she “was thrilled with the whole get-up from the foyer to that fabulous patio! They pulled out all of the stops from a step show to a full-on song and dance and the only bad thing I can say about the whole experience is that my diet is officially ruined.

“The invite said refreshments, but since when is macaroni & cheese a refreshment? I am still full. But back to the event. They have a restaurant, a dessert diner and banquet hall all in one and it is “laid out.”

STL VIPs of from at least three generations were representing –including Miss Robbie, Janae, Lil Charles and the WHOLE family. The only person among the who’s who not there was Tim – who was hard at work at the Mangrove location. Just so you know Tim, EVERYBODY was asking about you."


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Hundreds of thousands attended The 90th consecutive Annie Malone May Day Parade that had taken place Sunday in downtown St Louis parade year.  Hot 104.1 FM’s Mz. Janee, Foxy 95.5’s Chaz Saunders, Ida Goodwin Woolfolk, Bernie Hayes helped introduce the marchers which included UPS, Children’s Hospital, Normandy High School, New Northside Missionary Baptist Church Drill Team, Carr Lane VPA Middle School, Riverview Gardens, University City High School, Vatterott College were among the organizations, businesses, institutions and schools who represented for May Day Parade 2012 – the total number of participating groups is said to typically exceed 200.The Grand Marshals were Michael McMillan, Ron Himes, Chingy and Marvin Neals.
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STL Bluesweek organizers have figured out how to move on after the death of one of its headliners, Michael Burks. Burks, who recently died of a heart attack, and his band were scheduled to perform at this weekend's festival. Now, that slot, will be filled by Knox featuring Nick Moss and the Flip Tops, and special surprise guests. (SEE EVENTZ BELOW)

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The Summer Music Festival starring Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and Patti LaBelle is July 15 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Also on the bill are the O'Jays, Babyface and Tank.

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The Real Music Concert Series kicks off this Saturday at Exo with live performances from Jon B., Silk, H-Town and Michel’le at this spring outdoor experience. DJ Reminise is spinning.
First 100 women get in free with RSVP to RSVP@exostl.com.
Presenting are Exhale and Velvet Rope.
Get more information at exostl.com.

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The Indigo Girls will perform July 21 at the Pageant.

 
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Diamond Rio and Jo Dee Messina are joining forces for a Vatterott College benefit taking place Aug. 4 at the Pageant.
Erin Bode is also on the bill.


Raptor Camron will perform as part of
 LIQUID ASSETS & LOOSECANNON ENTERTAINMENT’s THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY CONCERT @ POSH NIGHTCLUB
EVERYBODY FREE UNTIL
1AM
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STL based rapper Tiffany Foxx, rap group June 5th filmed a cameo on Bangladesh, 2 Chainz and Birdman’s recent video shoot.
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Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club and SIUE Drumvoices annual multi-arts festival will honor three world-class creative geniuses bandleader Miles Dewey Davis III (1926-1991), writer and poet Henry Lee Dumas (1934-1968) and anthropologist and choreographer Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) Friday, May 25  at 6 p.m. in Room 2083-84 of Building B on the SIUE-ESL Higher Education Campus, 601 J.R. Thompson Dr., East St. Louis. They will be celebrated in music by the Bosman Twins, saxophone virtuosos.

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Late St Louis native singer/musician Billy Gayles will be inducted into the St.Louis Jazz & Blues Hall of Fame Thursday May 25th 2012 @ BBs Jazz n Blues on 7th Street & Broadway St. Louis, Mo 8:00pm. Gayles performed with Ike Turner with his Kings of Rhythm. Poet Debra Fofeet Warren, who is a cousin of his, will be one of several family members accepting the award on his behalf.
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University City’s Fair U City will take place May 26-28 in Heman Park. Performers scheduled to be a part of the entertainment line-up include St Lunatics, Kim Massie, Aloha Mi’sho and Nikko Smith to name a few. The Hot Rod car show will be held on Sunday, May 27.
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The Crestwood Mall closed its AMC Theatres recently.
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Salt restaurant in the Central West End has a new top chef and some changes in ownership. Chef-owner Wes Johnson is no longer with the restaurant. Taking his place is Josh Roland, a St. Louis native who has previously worked at Wild Flower in the CWE and several highly regarded New York restaurants like Daniel and Jean-Georges.
Documents filed this month with the Missouri Division of Corporations show that Johnson had been removed from the restaurant's ownership group. His stake apparently has been absorbed by his former partners, including businessman Armando Siliceo-Roman.  St. Louis publicist Mack Bradley, speaking on behalf of Salt, confirmed the changes today, adding, "Details are still being worked out."
Salt opened in April 2011.
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""BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, singer Silky Sol brings back her showcase Grown Ass Woman sets EVERY SUNDAY 5 -9PM   AT LEVEL 2 (FORMERLY JANAE'S WEST) 7555 OLIVE (AT HANLEY) MS. SILKY SOL WILL PERFORM HER "" 1 WOMAN SOUL & BLUES WITH A ATTITUDE SHOW"" DJ FOR DANCING BEFORE AND AFTER THE SHOW. 
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OZ NIghtclub will be filming a video for PrimeTime’s Blacklight party tonite, Thursday.
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Congrats to STL Club bouncer Joseph Richardson and his wife Kristen and the arrival of  their, newborn son,Jonah.








Sting performs June 5 at the Fox Theatre.
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Superjam June9 at Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre
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R&B singer  "CARL THOMAS" will be performing @ the "I'M A SURVIVOR" ALL WHITE CANCER BENEFIT PARTY on June 10TH, at the Planetarium at Forest Park 
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 COMING TO LUMIERE THEATRE is Kansas CityMo native COMEDIAN EDDIE GRIFFIN JUNE 16 for 2 SHOWS.

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Shock rocker Alice Cooper will perform at the Pageant June 16.
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 Tony and Emmy Award winning actress Leslie Uggams will reprise her role as Muzzy in this summer's production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at the Muny. In its premiere Muny production, the show will run June 18-24
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The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue 2012 will perform June 20 at the Fox Theatre featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs.
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REO Speedwagon, Styx and Ted Nugent headline the Midwest Rock N’ Roll Express Tour, coming to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater June 22.
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Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat co-headline a tour coming to Peabody Opera House June 24.
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Afrojack will perform June 24 at the Pageant.

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Comedian Margaret Cho is at Lumiere Place Casino’s Lumiere Theater for two shows,. June 23.

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Merle Haggard &;Marty Stuart team up for a tour coming to the Family Arena June 24.



Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker and Thompson Square’s will perform June 29 show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
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FAIR ST LOUIS The 32nd annual Fair Saint Louis will will feature three days of free entertainment on the grounds of the Gateway Arch.  Featured headliners include Heart on Wednesday, July 4, Third Eye Blind on Friday, July 6 and Dierks Bentley on Saturday, July 7. Activities will also include two Independence Day runs in collaboration with the St. Louis Sports Commission, the 135th annual VP Parade themed “Parade Around the World,” air shows and more!
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The Jacksons 2012 Unity Tour will make a stop in St Louis July 11 at Fox Theatre
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Rock singer Fiona Apple heads to the Peabody Opera House July 14.



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Ledisi will perform July 13 at the Pageant.
Eric Benet is also on the bill.
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Rock group O.A.R. will perform at the Fox Theatre. July 19.


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Grammy Award winning rock group Train performs at the Peabody Opera House July 29.
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Seal is playing the Fox Theatre July 31.Macy Gray opens. 
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Comedian/radio personality/game show host Steve Harvey will perform at Chaifetz Arena on July 27.

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Grammy Award nominated rapper/singer Nicki Minaj will perform at the Peabody Opera House July 31.  

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Zac Brown Band will perform Aug. 1 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.

Grammy Award winning country singer Lyle Lovett will perform Aug. 25 at the Peabody Opera House.

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Phish will perform at the Chaifetz Arena Aug 28

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BLIND DISHZ. Which STL mover and shaker went on Facebook and said that they almost got car jacked at a gas station by some hoodlums but was spared when one of the hoodlums gave the mover and shaker some props for wearing a name brand cologne?


HINT #1. The mover and shaker is a male.




HINT #2. The male is part of a weekly events promotions group.




HINT #3.The mover and shaker's last name has the same as the stage name of a superstar rapper.
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PRO-MO-CIAL-ITES (MAY 20-26)Which STL mover and shakers got it in this week with their events and going to various events in town?




Mocha Latte. Coming off of traveling Memphis with Three Way Promotions’ Memphis in May bus trip, the Queen of Promotions was part of a benefit in support if Women in Congress working with Molli's list Wednesday (May 23) for a happy hour at Desserts on the Boulevard and this Saturday and every Saturday nite at The Loft.















Tammie Holland. This popular co-host of the weekday radio program Tony Scott Show of Majic 104.9 and the CEO of her lip gloss, Laugh, Shine, Repeat was doing double duty last Sunday as a host of the Upscale Mobile Mystique Fashion Show and rode in the Annie Malone May Day Parade. She also celebrated her birthday that day. 
















Stuart Allen. The CEO of PrimeTime Promotions continues to get it in with his event company F**k Yu I’m Famous (and its theme song that he sings on and is sold on I Tunes)  and the weekly Blacklight parties at Oz Nightclub on Thursday nites. He also is part of promoting the Snoop Dog concert also at Oz Friday night. 
















Phil Assets. The CEO of Liquid Assets is back at it again with the concerts with Loose Cannon as they bring in rapper Camron at Posh Friday nite. He also continues to pack em in with the specially themed parties at Club Amnesia with Threesome Thursdays and Ladies Night Saturdays.







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Why did Phillip Phillips win American Idol? And why did Fantasia wear that catsuit as big as she was?Why did that Russian reporter try and kiss Will Smith on the lips? Why is the novel 50 Shades of Gray so popular? Why is Kris Humpries trying to be a stand up comedian? Why did BET fire “The Game” stars Pooch Hall and Tia Mowry? Why are folk trying to out Raven Symone? Why is Nikki Minaj the only female rapper in the game today? Why is there gonna be a Basketball wives movie? And why are folk in such an outrage now all of a sudden over the fight on the Basketball Wives reunion show?


At the Billboard Awards:

Why weren’t any of Adele’s 12 wins shown on the show? Why did Miley Cyrus wear a suit jacket as a dress? Why did it seem as though Chris Brown was not wearing any underwear under his jeans while he was performing? Why was the Donna Summer tribute cut short? And why did they choose Natasha Bedingfield to sing the tribute? Why didn’t LMFAO say who their father was (Berry Girdy) when they thanked him from the audience Why dies Usher looks very uncle-ish in comparison to Chris Brown and Justin Bieber performing and dancing and on stage?  And why was the singer who sang’ Call Me Maybe” even there to perform? 






HAPPY STL GEMINIans BDAZEs. Radio personality Tammie Holland (PICTURED)  TV personality Laurna Godwin, event promoter Loosecannon Slim, video director Dana Christian, socialite Katrina Kerr, fashion designer Christopher Dinkins,  event promoters Triky Haley and Orlando Watson, photographer Maurice Dunlap, actor DannY Sanders and former club bouncer  Brandon Troupe. 



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Opera Theatre of St Louis
 Presents the musical CARMEN thru June 23
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The Black Rep presents INSIDIOUS
Thru June 24
At Grandel Square Theatre
For tickets and more info

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FRIDAY MAY 25TH 2012
THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND KICKOFF PARTY
STARRING THE PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST & ACTOR 1/3 OF THE DIPSET CAMRON
LIVE IN CONCERT @ POSH NIGHTCLUB
EVERYBODY FREE UNTIL 1AM

FOR MORE INFO, VIP TICKETS AND/OR TABLES CALL 3146802775 OR 3146011430

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SNOOP DOG will be at POP NIGHTCLUB MAY 25TH. He will be performing everything from his classics to his latest hits.
Tickets are 30 in ADV and 35 at the door
Doors open at 
7:00pm
GET YOUR TICKETS AT TICKETMASTER OR POPS CONCERT VENUE
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 Live....Laugh....Love A Fundraising Gala
May 25
 Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, 2711 Locust Street
- Tickets can be purchased for $35 in advance, or $45
- RSVP is strongly recommended and can be done via the website
- After-five attire is required
- 13 and up only. The evening will include: dinner, live entertainment, and raffles. Purchase your tickets via the website www.kmwproductions.org !!

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Snoop Dogg is heading to Pop’s with a concert at 7 p.m. May 25.

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ADD: Rapper Ca$h Out is at the Broadway nightclub May 26.


St Louis Bluesweek festival will take place this weekend at Soldiers Memorial
Get the full STL Bluesweek Festival lineup, as well as the several other STL Bluesweek events, at stlbluesweek.com.

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Cheneta Jones will officially celebrate the release of TRANSFORMED with a concert on May 26 at Faith MiracleTemple, 5320 North U.S. Highway 67 in Florissant, MO.  The event starts at 6PM with special guests Amber Bullock (BET's Sunday's Best Finalist) and rising gospel artist Jonathan McReynolds.  Admission into the concert is a physical copy of Cheneta's Transformed CD. Bring yours or purchase at the door for $10.

















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ADD:St. Louis African Arts Festival
When 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday • Where World's Fair Pavilion, Forest Park • How much Free • More info stlafricanartsfest.com
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ADD:

NIGHTLIFE KINGS
~B-Day Bash & Memorial Day Celebration~


+Sat. May 26th @ The Drunkin Fish - Lacledes Landing (612 N. 2nd St.)

+Doors Open @ 10pm • DJ A.I. In The MIx

Memorial Day Weekend Don't Waist Time Going To The Same Ol Places! Party w/ The *NIGHTLIFE KINGS* Wayne "TRIKY" Haley & Orlando "PRETTYBOY" Watson and CELEBRATE IN STYLE! Saturday 5/26 @ Drunken Fish -Lacledes Landing. With Live "NAKED SUSHI" Girls, Grey Goose Cocktails, a Who's Who Guest List of STL's Elite & Much More! The Night will be full of Surprises, DONT MISS IT!
 
 
 
Drunken Fish has quickly become one of the midwest's favorite places to see and be seen. Thoughtfully designed, The Drunken Fish boasts a trendy and sophisticated decor. Deep crimson lights and plush furnishings, encompassed by the beats of the area's top DJs and musicians, create a sleek and stylish vibe.

Bottle Service Recommended Email: closetofamous@yahoo.com

 Style Code Enforced

  Close To Famous | Rockhouse Ent. | Hella Fly
 
 
 
 
 
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ADD:THE DAY PARTY
~Memorial Day Weekend Edition~

Sun. 5.27.12 @ SoHo Resturant & Lounge 
 
 
 
 
THE DAY PARTY
~Memorial Day Weekend Edition~
+Sponsored by: Bud Light Lime & Chambord Vodka

+Sunday 5.27.12 @ SoHo Resturant & Lounge (4229 Manchester Ave)
 
+Complimentary Bud Light Lime, Chambord Vodka and Admission w/ RSVP

RSVP Click HERE: 
www.TheDayPartySTL.com
 
 
+RSVP MANDATORY for VIP Admission and Drinks. RSVP Valid until 5:00pm
 
4pm-8pm | Sounds By: Dj Moody

 
SoHo Features a Beautiful Louge Area w/ VIP Booths and Patio. 2nd floor Private VIP Rooms and an Exclusive 3rd Floor Rooftop Deck!

This is an Day Time Lounge Event...VIP Table Service is Limited...Early confirmation is Strongly Recommended. For Bottle Service please contact closetofamous@yahoo.com

Style Code Enforced

Close To Famous | 1st Fridays | Koncepts | S&R Promotions
 
 




SYGU presents its annual TEESE
Sunday, May 27, 2012
9:00pm until 2:30am
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THE PAGEANT
6161 DELMAR
SAINT LOUIS MO
9am-2am
Must be 21 or Older to attend
Soundtrack provided by
Da Vaporz (DJ REMINISE +DJ CUZZIN B + SHADZILLA)
DJ Stan Da Man
and reppin ATL - DJ D CAS




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ADD:MPAC presents  Back Spin is Memorial Weekend Sunday May 27 at Exo Lounge which has 2 levels and a patio.

Ladies are FREE til 10. The DJ will be jamming musics from the 80's, 90's and today!

For VIP or FREE birthday party call 314.489-5696


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The Third Annual Divas of the Lou, which bills itself as honoring the hottest female artists and influential divas inSt. Louis, is June 2 at the Ambassador.
Special tributes will be given to Staci Static, Blu Bolden, T-Baby and Chocolate Tai. Mz. Prada hosts; DJ Sinamin spins.

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NEW ONGOING BITZ






CLUB/NIGHTLIFE


STL based comedian Darius Bradford has a new comedy nite with Way Back Wednesdays Live at Club Escalade.

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Foxy 95.5’s live broadcast with DJ Kut  TAKES PLACE FRIDAY NITES AT 10 P.M. at Lola.

Exo Bar will debut Exale 2012 every Saturday
MUSIC
St. Louis native gospel singer Cheneta Jones  is about to release her debut CD release TRANSFORMED.   The CD will be available May 22 on Real Talent Media Group / Habakkuk Music / INgrooves Fontana Distribution.  Consumers can pre-order TRANSFORMED for only $4.99 on iTunes.


MEDIA


STL based poet Fofeet hosts the new Spoken Word on the Mic online show every Mon & Tue 8-10pm central timeonwww.stlouisflo.com. We still need a name, send you poetic pieces to afternoonblackout@yahoo.com. Send only materials you have copyright ownership. Several tracks with a short bio will be helpful. I reserve the right NOT to play everything we receive. We are a new and growing establishment, watch and be a part of our growth.


AUDITIONS

STL based poet Fofeet hosts the new Spoken Word on the Mic online show every Mon & Tue 8-10pm central time on
www.stlouisflo.com. We still need a name, send you poetic pieces to afternoonblackout@yahoo.com. Send only materials you have copyright ownership. Several tracks with a short bio will be helpful. I reserve the right NOT to play everything we receive. We are a new and growing establishment, watch and be a part of our growth. 






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