THE HAPZ: NYE In The SBC

The SBC is going to be rockin' tonight as we bring in 2011. The night spots and casinos will be poppin' bottles and the parties will be filled to capacity ... and I'm here to tell you where to be if you're going out tonight ...



BEFORE YOU PARTY:

7:30 PM - NYE Blowout @ The Funny Bone: Join the Bone tonight for the last show of 2010, with host Mr Kenny Weeks (aka Special K) and some of the funniest comics around. On Stage: Mrs. Angie, Hot Topic & Nathan Massey, plus a Special Guest! Call (318)549-0829 for more information.

WHEN'S IT'S PARTY TIME:


BEST DAMN NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY @ Bossier Civic Center: Top promoters, Top DJs, Hot Music ... all they need is for you to show up. Doors open at 9 pm. (Go HERE for more info).


FATHA FLOW'S NEW YEAR'S COUNTDOWN PARTY @ The Bistro: Calling all Collegiates! Come party with Fatha Flow at the Bistro! (204 Texas Street). Doors open at 9 pm. 18 to enter, 21 to drink. Greek Discount all night. Ladies; Free champagne for the Count Down. (Find Fatha Flow on Facebook)

NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH @ Ramada Inn: CROWDPLEASER ENTERTAINMENT presents the ALL-BLACK EVERYTHING NYE BASH. Line starts at 9 pm, Doors open at 9:30 pm. Discount until 11 pm. $1,000 CA$H MONEY DROP at MIDNITE. Black attire suggested but not required. DJ MARLE MAR on tha 1's & 2's! (FMI call: 318.422.5322)

CLUB HAPZ:


BIJOU ULTRA LOUNGE: Melodic Bridge will be providing entertainment tonight as the Bijou brings in 2011. Cover is $10. 21 to party. Doors open at 9 pm.


GIGI'S ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: GiGi's is bringing in the year with a night of entertainment ... The winner from their showcase, Jay Croz will be performing, along with other special guests.

I didn't get any special event news from them, but there's always Celebrity, JOSH Lounge and the casinos to check out if you want somewhere to party ... Or do like I am and get together with friends :)

Whatever you do tonight, be safe and drink responsibly!!!!!

EVENT PICS/RECAP: Marche' Group's Christmas Eve Mixer

Despite Mother Nature raining down on the SBC last week, the Marche' Group's Christmas Eve Mixer went down as planned, and it appears the cream of the crop braved the elements to mix, mingle and network.




I wasn't able to attend the event but my sources say it got off to a slow start ... I'm thinking people were waiting for the showers to clear out before they stepped out in their holiday 'fits. LOL.

But by midnight, the crowd started forming and the party began ... DJ and all. There was even a live performance by my boi NAVAJO.





There was also an impromptu performance by my boi CHEEZY (one of the baddest dancers in the 318). [Shout to SSE/VonRay/DiversCity]






Even with the bad weather, people showed up and showed out:

From the pictures I saw, the fashion game was SERIOUS ... People really stepped their game up and came out looking like young professionals.

But as always ... there were a few mishaps (*cough*)

(I'm just sayin .... )



So the last Marche' Mixer of 2010 is in the books .... And I'm sure the SBC can't wait until the next one!


[Shout to Pat Brown for the hook-up, see you next year!]



See all the pics (by CONSCIOUS KLARITY) Here and HERE.

Tis The Season ...

WE'LL BE BACK SOON!!! I PROMISE .... UNTIL THEN ENJOY FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM AROUND THE SBC & MAHOGANI MEDIA!

ON HIATUS ....

Life has been BUSYYYYYY since September but trust that I haven't forgotten about you all!!!!

ATSBC will be on hiatus for a while but will return with event updates and other happeningz, beginning DEC. 20TH.

So SUBSCRIBE and STAY LINKED!!!


Til Then ...


- m

WEEKEND HAPZ: The PCC Takes Over The SBC + Other Events

Labor Day Weekend has finally arrived! And along with an extra day off for MOST working Americans, it's the weekend of the first ever PORT CITY CLASSIC.

The inaugural event includes a weekend of festivities, and of course the gridiron match between GSU and LA. TECH on Saturday night. (If you still need tix, go HERE to see the ticket outlets).


Of course there are parties all over the SBC this weekend, but to get a look at OFFICIAL PCC Events, go HERE.


The schools are hosting everything from and Alumni Mixer and a Greek Stroll-Off to Tailgating Parties at the Fairgrounds.


It should be an AMAZING weekend (hopefully with NO drama so it can happen again next year!) ... ATSBC will be out and about trying to cover as much as possible, so keep it linked to see what's happening all weekend long.



Now, aside from the PCC events and the game, there are OTHER events going on this weekend ... some related to the PCC and some not. Here's the Hapz:




TONIGHT:




Coveted Productions & D.A.M. Magazine will present the STYLE SOCIAL at Bijou Ultra Lounge. It will be a night of Networking, Glam and Fashion. The VIP Suite will play host to professionals in the fashion and beauty industries, providing makeup and hair tips. There will also be a dessert bar. The event begins at 6 pm. Admission is $10 ($15 for VIP). Go HERE for more info.



Not interested? Then you can ....


- Go see "Bedtime Stories" at Movies & Moonbeams ...

- Check out HYPNO BRO at the Funny Bone (also performing Saturday night) ...

- Go hear some live music at Even Steven ... or

- Collegiates: Go get your shine on at the ALL WHITE EVERYTHING College Party at Nicky's





ON SATURDAY:


After you tailgate and enjoy the game, you can hit up the OFFICIAL After Parties. The Old School version will be at Sci-Port and the New School at Riverview Hall (get more info HERE) ...


Or you can go to ....




... THE MARCHE' MIXER: The Blue Flame Edition. Thousands are expecting to come out to the Shreveport Convention Center for this event. The night will include a performance by local band MELODIC BRIDGE and a Rip The Runway Fashion Show by T-SHEMISE. Plus there will be six bars, 3 DJs and lots of people ... but tickets are almost gone.

Get your tix at Bos-Man's Barber World (Corner of Greenwood and Jewella), Phazes Hair Salon(Pines Rd.), Vernon's Barber In Bossier, CenturyTel Box Office in Bossier, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/.




For the College Crowd ... You can go a few blocks up to Caliente on Texas St and hit up the OMG Party. Go HERE for more info ...


Don't wanna party??? Then you can ...

- Go enjoy some Jazz on the lake featuring recording artist Erin Bode.






ON SUNDAY:

During the day you can go Picnic in the Park with the Greeks of the 318 at the SKOOL DAZE OF KAOS College & Greek Picnic ... a FREE event at Ford Park ...



At night you can check out ....

Caliente's on fiyah again for TURNT UP SUNDAY ... Admission is only $5!!! Only for the Mature and Fly. DJ Stan Da Great will be on the 1s and 2s.


Want something else to do? Then you can ...


- Enjoy some great Gospel music at a Benefit Concert featuring Twinkie Clark (of The Clark Sisters)


- See some master barbers and stylists at work in the 6th Annual Ultimate Barber and Cosmetology Battle ...


- Or see your favorite Blues artists, like Latimore and TK Soul at the Labor Day Blues Fest

SO AS YOU CAN SEE, THERE'S PLENTY TO SEE AND DO THIS WEEKEND ... SO GET OUT AND ENJOY THE WEEKEND ... BUT BE SAFE!!! AND CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES AND PICS FROM THE WEEKEND EVENTS...

WEEKEND HAPZ: Coming Back Soon!

The Good News: Things are going great for my business and I'm back in school getting a Master's degree.

The Bad News: All this greatness has been keeping me from this blog LOL


But I'm on hiatus from school and as my birthday (August 30th) approaches, I will be doing better at updating this site and will soon be re-launching my personal blog. So stay tuned!!!

Also, I'll have info soon on why the Hot 100 List never was ... and other upcoming events, happenings and plans for the SBC.


TONIGHT: Two great bands are performing in the SBC tonight ...


DOWNTOWN: Front Cover f/ MARK SCROGGINS will be at the BIJOU Ultra Lounge, performing from 9-until. Admission is $10 and features a Soul Food buffet and Open Bar (from 9-11 pm). Open Bar = 3 Free Drinks!!! And I'll be there celebrating my birthday early :)


ON THE SOUTHSIDE: Melodic Bridge f/ LJAI will be at MINGLES Bar & Grill, with the show starting at 9:30 pm. Admission is FREE.



You can see video clips from BOTH bands at my You-Tube Channel ... www.youtube.com/mahoganimedia.


To check out other events happening this weekend, go HERE.



I'll be back strong next week as we highlight the events for the PORT CITY CLASSIC!!!! So keep checking back!!!

WEEKEND HAPZ: Music & More This 1st Weekend of August

Ahhh. August is, among other things, my month of birth and I will FINALLY get to reveal the Hot 100 List ... Meanwhile, things are back to normal in my life (I've been sick, forgive me lol) and I can dish out your Weekend Hapz! :)


So check out what's happening this weekend in the SBC ...




TONIGHT:


There are no MAJOR events for your Friday but there's still a lot to do! You can:


-- Take the family to Movies & Moonbeams' presentation of CATS & DOGS

-- Check out the Shreveport CAPTAINS playing at Fairgrounds Field .. or

--- Go see MELODIC BRIDGE at the Bijou Ultra Lounge. The band performs at 9 and there's an OPEN BAR until 11 pm. Admission is only $7. (Press Play below to hear the band and go HERE to see more).

ON SATURDAY:

My future babydaddy, TREY SONGZ is in town with special guest MONICA for the Passion, Pain & Pleasure Tour.

I believe this is the 3rd time in the SBC for Trey (he's performed at KoKoPellis before). I hope the Municipal audience shows him a different side of Shreveport and the concert is a success (so more artists like him can come here!).


To all who are going, TAKE PICS!!! To those still looking for tix, try the radio stations and other giveways, hit the Municipal box office or go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/.



If you're not going to see Trey and Monica, you can:

-- Take a tour of sunsets at Norton Art Gallery's exhibit of nature works called the "Sunset Tour"






ON SUNDAY:




A Hot event is bringing some of the hottest names in business, events and entertainment for a friendly grudge-match on the hardwood at SUSLA. The event will include the game (of course), a 3 point Shoot-Out, Dunk Contest, & a Halftime show (with performances)

The teams: One playing for KMJJ 99.7 and the other for KBTT 103.7.

The time: 4 pm.

The price: $10 general admission; $7 for students; Ages 8 & under Free


A large portion of the proceeds will go to benefit SUSLA's Student Government as we give back to the community. Back to school supplies will be given away (Backpacks, Pens, folders, paper, etc.) to help defray the cost of school shopping. For more information call 318-572-4064 or 318-208-3527.

HOT 100: Coming Soon!!!

MAHOGANI MEDIA has found the cream of the SBC crop. The HOT 100 in entertainment, fashion, journalism and the arts.

From future music moguls to the hottest DJ in the city, the list is full of talented, creative and business-minded people who are the future of their industries.

In this series you'll meet this extensive list of movers and shakers and learn a little about why they're the hottest in their field ...



:-)



UPDATE: In order to devote more time into this series and make SURE it's hotness, the debut has been postponed until THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH ...

What better month to start off the HOT 100 than the HOTTEST month of the year???!!! :-)

So check back then to see if anyone you know (or need to know) made the list!!!


- Till then!!!

EVENT PICS: Dem Dignitaries' All-White Poolside Party

Despite Mother Nature's imposition, DEM DIGNITARIES held their ALL-WHITE (LINEN) PARTY aside Boomtown's pool (atop the casino). I wasn't able to attend, but I hear it was nice.

DJ Love (pictured below, middle, with the hosts) provided the sounds and CUSTOM SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY (shout out to C. Henry), provided the pics. Here are a few from the party:

I wish I could've been there but I guess I'll wear my white dress somewhere else (before Labor Day of course lol) ...

-- Check out the rest of the pics taken Friday night (by Custom Shots Photography) HERE.

SATURDAY HAPZ: If The Rain Stays Away, Go Out and Play! :)

I know I'm late, but I promise you didn't miss much LOL. With the bad weather, many events were cancelled or postponed on Friday night. But of course, there's more to do this weekend.

Before you go out for the night, check out the SICKLE CELL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT going on at the Southern Hills Park (weather permitting)

Then at night you can:

- Check out comedian/actor TOM ARNOLD at the Funny Bone

- Go relive the 80's at the Robinson Film Center as they present DIRTY DANCING on the big screen, or see the adoption story MOTHER AND CHILD, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington.

- Or take in some baseball action at Fairgrounds field where the CAPTAINS are playing.

WHATEVER YOU DO ... HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND AND BE SAFE OUT THERE!!!!

WEEKEND HAPZ: July 4th Weekend 2010!

Cities and events beyond the SBC are calling to residents this weekend as folks hit the roads and the skies for the holiday weekend. But for those staying put (or visiting) the SBC, there is still fun to be had!!! Check out the hapz for this weekend:




ON FRIDAY:

My Z-PHI Soror SHERYL UNDERWOOD will hit the Funny Bone stage starting tonight (Friday). She'll be doing 2 shows tonight and tomorrow night (7 and 10). Tickets are $25 (available online at www.funnybonebc.com or at the Bone box office).

From what I remember this is not her first visit to the SBC. She was out and about in Mingles last night kicking with sorors and fans. She wasn't all Hollywood and wasn't upset about the constant flow of people coming to say hello and take pics. She even bought a drink for the crowd! So go support her this weekend! :-)

Not in the mood for laughs? Then you can:

-- Go see TOP GUN at Movies & Moonbeams (Riverview Park) ... weather permitting

-- Check out the ROOFTOP PARTY at Horseshoe Casino, featuring free food and live music! (it will be movied inside if weather is bad)

-- Or go to Soul Food Happy Hour at the Bijou Ultra Lounge. Not only is there free food but there's an OPEN BAR from 9-11 pm. (Free drinks people!!! but admission will be charged ... but there's FREE DRINKS!!! lol)

ON SATURDAY:



Upscale entertainment comes to the SBC in the form of NORTHERN ESSENCE, hosted by Blac Starr Entertainment. The event will take place at Orleone's Bistro (formerly Full Moon). There will drink specials and a complimentary buffet .... Age minimum is 23 for ladies and 25 for fellas ... Dress code in effect. Doors open at 10 pm. Admission is $10.


Don't want to party? The go check out the BATTLEWINGS at the CenturyTel Center.




ON SUNDAY:


If you're not BBQ'ing or hitting the lakes ... you can:


-- Check out INDEPENDENCE DAY (the movie) at the Robinson Film Center.


-- Go see the fireworks show downtown at Riverview Park, presented by KTBS.

EVENT ALERTs: Swift Foundation Celebrity Weekend + Cupcakes help the Gulf Coast

Swift Foundation hosts 2010 Celebrity Weekend

Stromile Swift and the Swift Foundation will present a Celebrity Weekend raising awareness for individuals struggling with kidney-related issues.

The weekend kicked off Friday evening with a Mary-thon, named in honor of Swift's mother, Mary, who died of kidney disease.

Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm, the Foundation will hold the Stro Show Basketball Clinic for ages 5-17.

On Sunday, June 27th, from 4 pm to 8 pm, they will host Swift Family Fun Day at Party Central in Bossier. There will be autograph signing, live music, games, praise dancers and more.





Cupcake eatery to raise money for Gulf Coast

A Bossier City cupcake bakery will have a fundraiser today (Saturday) for Gulf Coast restoration efforts and oil spill response.

"Cupcakes for the Coast" is set for 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Buttercup Cupcakes at Villaggio, 1115 Villaggio Blvd.

The gross amount from the sale of the cupcakes, which have been featured in People magazine, will go to the America's WETLAND Foundation to buy plants needed to rebuilt coastal marshes.

Call (318) 658-9908 for more information.

WEEKEND HAPZ: Slim, But Saucy, Pickins the Last Weekend of June

As we close out the month of June, the last weekend provide only a few entertainment offerings.



TONIGHT ...


-- Support a good cause by participating in the MARYTHON, held by the Swift Foundation. For more info on this and other events the foundation is holding this weekend, go HERE.


-- Enjoy food and fun at the BIJOU's Soul Food Happy Hour from 6 pm to 9 pm ...


-- Check out the CAPTAINS playing at Fairgrounds Field ....


-- or You can go check out the Gospel Play "DEFINITION OF A REAL MAN" (presented by Praise Temple) at Riverview Theater ...





ON SATURDAY:


-- Catch the last weekend of the GOLDEN AGE JAZZ EXHIBITION featuring photos of famous people from the Jazz Era


-- Enjoy some great food and support a good cause at the GENTLEMEN'S COOKING CLASSIC ...


-- Check out some Mixed Martial Arts fighting at the Municipal Auditorium, hosted by Team 3:16 (go HERE for more info).


-- Ladies of AKA and brothers of A-Phi-A (and those who love them, lol) can mix and mingle at the ICE & IVY event at Bijou.


--- and Collegiates & The Young and Sexy can go party at the SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE event held at Even Stevens.



ON SUNDAY:

-- You can Join other local residents at the GATES WATCH PARTY being held at the Robinson Film Center. The Gates is a new sci-fi TV series that was filmed right here in the SBC ... so you may see some familiar faces!!! ... Go HERE for more info.





AND CHECK BACK HERE FOR MORE EVENT ALERTS THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND ... BE SAFE OUT THERE EVERYONE!!!!

SBC 411: AKA Walk + Firearms Course

Alpha Kappa Alpha to Host Solidarity Walk

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents the Synchronized Solidarity Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bill Cockrell Recreation Center, 4109 Pines Road, Shreveport. Registration is from 9:30 to 9:40 a.m. followed by a warm-up at 9:45 a.m.

The walk begins at 10 a.m. and is designed to promote emotional, spiritual and physical healing. Participants are invited to take part in the walk or visit with on-site health care professionals.

Suggested attire for Sorors: an Alpha Kappa Alpha T-shirt, preferably in pink.







Sheriff's Office to Offer Free Firearms Course

The Caddo Parish sheriff's office will offer a free men's firearms course July 23 and 24.

The class will be taught from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 23 at the Caddo Correctional Center, 1101 Forum Drive in Shreveport, and 8 a.m. to noon July 24 at the Sheriff's Training Academy, 15639 Highway 1 south.

Participants will learn how to shoot and safely clean a firearm on the first day.

They'll receive individual instruction on the firing range from POST-certified deputies on the second day.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own weapon on the second day or one will be provided to them. They are asked not to bring a weapon to the class July 23.

Pre-registration is required by calling (318) 681-0875 by July 9.

WEEKEND HAPZ: Better Late Than Never :) ... Let The Good Times Roll!!!

I've had so much going on this week, I ALMOST forgot to post the WEEKEND HAPZ!!! What was I thinking? I can't disappoint those desperately looking for things to do this weekend in the SBC ...

But since I'm pressed for time, I'll do the short/condensed version and update the REST of the weekend later :)


TONIGHT ...


Really the only place to be is the LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL FESTIVAL at Festival Plaza.

There are over two dozen acts performing on both stages. R&B, Old School, Jazz, Zydeco, Rap/Hip Hop are all a part of tonights shows as the SBC celebrates Black Music Month (and Juneteenth).

My personal friends The UnderDogs (Billy Broadway & DT), KFK (a hot singer ... and I mean hot in both ways lol), Smuve & EK (the modern-day OutKast), 1st Class Ent. Group (what up Dom!) and Bulletproof ... will be performing on the SECOND stage between 7 and 10 pm with a LOT of other artists in between. Admission is only $5 tonight ... but get there early!!!

To see get more info on the festival and ALL the acts performing this weekend, go HERE.




NOT IN THE MOOD FOR FESTIVAL PLAZA???


Although BIJOU has cancelled the DWELE concert, they're still offering you a great evening out ... They'll still host the SOUL FOOD HAPPY HOUR (which starts at 6 pm) but will extend it to 11 pm!!! Go get some great FREE FOOD and FREE DRINKS (you call it) between 9 and 11 pm!!!!

FREE FOOD and DRINK??? Plus some A/C??? lol ... If I wasn't going to support my fam, I'd be there!!! But have fun for me!!! :)

ON SATURDAY ....

Of course the Let The Good Times Roll Festival continues Saturday night ... with great bands on the Mainstage and both national & local acts on Stage 2. Go HERE to see the itinerary for Saturday AND Sunday performances.

WANT SOMETHING ELSE TO DO?

- Go check out PURPLE RAIN at the Robinson Film Center. One night only, one showing ... at 10 pm. The RFC is celebrating Black Music Month by showing Black music royalty on the Big Screen. Go enjoy the movie the way it's supposed to be watched!!! For ticket info, go HERE.

- For the college crowd and Greeks, head over to SUSLA tonight for ANIMAL PLANET, hosted by the Alphas and Crowdpleaser Ent. The party starts at 10:06 pm in the Gym. Go HERE for more info.

- Also partying tonight, the Marche' Group! They're hosting the RE-MIXER event ... taking their popular mixers back to the basics ... The smaller, more intimate event will take place at BIJOU, beginning at 9 pm ... and will feature live music by Melodic Bridge. Go HERE for more details.

FOR OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST GOING ON THIS WEEKEND IN THE SBC, Go HERE.

HAVE A SAFE, FUN WEEKEND PEOPLE!!! :-)

EVENT ALERTs: Greek Gumbo, Dwele & Re-Mixer @ Bijou

The BIJOU will be busy over the next few days, playing host to everyone from Greeks and business professionals to a chart-topping neo-soul artist. Check it out:

Tomorrow (Thursday) night, the GREEK GUMBO MIXER will bring together professionals who are also members of Black Greek-letter Organizations (BGLOs).

Non-Greeks, and members of other organizations are also invited to attend. Admission is $5. Signature drinks will be featured all night.

On FRIDAY, singer/songwriter/producer DWELE will be hitting the stage at Bijou for a one-night only performance (and a rare appearance by any such artist in the SBC).

The chocolate crooner will start his show around 11 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, and available at Lil J's, Lakeshore All Around Sounds and Bijou. Admission is $15 at the door.

Come out and PACK the place so we can have MORE artists like this!!!!

ON SATURDAY: The Marche' Group (known for their huge mixers that have found a new hoome at the Shreveport Convention Center) is going back to basics and hosting a smaller mixer at the BIJOU.

Called The RE-MIXER, the event will happen on a smaller scale at a smaller venue but still have a hot DJ, plenty of drinks (and food) and live music by Melodic Bridge.

Tickets are available at Bos-Man's Barber World, Phazes Salon and Vernon's Barber Shop (Bossier). Doors open at 9 pm.

THIS IS ONE WEEKEND YOU CAN'T CLAIM THERE'S NOTHING TO DO AT BIJOU (or in the SBC as a whole!!!! :-) SO GET OUT AND ENJOY!!!

.... AND STAY TUNED FOR MORE OF WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN THE SBC!!!

WEEKENDZ HAPZ: "Ho Hum" ...

It's a HO HUM kinda weekend ... Pretty much the same ol' stuff .. Not much to do ... etc, etc. But here's a few things I dug up ....


Mingles is always popping on Friday night, so you may want to check that out (after work of course). But remember it closes at 12 am, so get there early! :-)


Tonight BIJOU is hosting it's SOUL FOOD HAPPY HOUR (beginning at 6 pm) and tomorrow they host the SEXY AND THE CITY SATURDAYS (featuring specials on wines and frozen drinks .. $2 ladies!!!).


Some other events you may be interested in:


- Enjoy some fun on the water at the 19th ANNUAL CROSS LAKE FLOATILLA.


- View some gorgeous houses during the PARADE OF HOMES.


- Support a local dance center, while enjoying the talent of its students at the IT'S THE GOD IN ME Recital (CDC).


- See the BATTLEWINGS in action at the CenturyTel Center.


- And On Sunday ... The LOUISIANA GO DJs are having a Family and Friends Day featuring a GO DJ Flag Football game!!! Go HERE for more info.




.... If you want to see all the city has to offer this weekend, go to www.shreveportbossierfunguide.com .... HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!!!

WEEKEND HAPZ: Live Music and More!

A post-holiday weekend is usually pretty quiet, but it looks like summer entertainment has officially begun! With the start of BLACK MUSIC MONTH, there are a lot of LIVE music offerings in the coming weeks, including this weekend ... Check It Out:



TONIGHT ...


5:30 pm - CRAWFISH BOIL/FIRST FRIDAY @ GiGi's ... Get your fill of mudbugs and music at the First Friday CRAWFISH BOIL at GIGI's Live music provided by MELODIC BRIDGE (featuring LJai).


6 pm - SOUL FOOD HAPPY HOUR ... Free food and NO COVER until 9 pm (cover charged after that but ages 30 and up get in half price!)


7 pm - FRIDAY NIGHTS @ Mingles ... Tonight, FRONT COVER f/ Mark Scroggins will be the featured band. The party ends at midnight so get there early and have a good time!!!




OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST:


- AUDITIONS: for artists wanting to perform at the Let the Good Times Roll Festival (held tonight and tomorrow night at SUSLA) ... Go HERE for more info.


- FAITHFUL FELLOWSHIP: Fresh Start Ministries is hosting THE MOVEMENT tonight, a night of praise and worship for all ages. Get the info on this event HERE.


- MOVIE MANIA: You can go see "Liar, Liar" at Riverview Park as part of Movies & Moonbeams ... or you can go see "Fried Green Tomatoes" at the RFC.

SATURDAY NIGHT ....


- By day you can enjoy the FARMER'S MARKET, GREENWOOD MARKET, or the annual PARADE OF HOMES,

- At night you can go see BABIES at the RFC, indulge in SEX AND THE CITY SATURDAY (and Military Night) at Bijou or go enjoy America's favorite pasttime watching the CAPTAINS at Fairgroundds Field as they honor the Negro Baseball League.

WHATEVER U DO, HAVE A SAFE AND FUN WEEKEND!!!!

The Latest from ATSBC ...

So much is going on with Mahogani Media now that I thought I'd take some time to catch up. Fill you in on what's been going on and what's coming up ....



AROUND THE SBC - Is in the process of revamping and getting a new look, as is the Mahogani Media website. By AUGUST 2010 you will see a hotter new look as well as more frequent posts on both. I (Mahogani) will also be re-surfacing my personal blog ... so be on the look out for excerpts and posts from there.


MAHOGANI MEDIA ... is still a driving force in local, independent media. Along with this blog, we have our artist representation group called S.T.A.R., the freelance writing and photography gigs, upcoming novels, event planning/promotions, music promotions, etc. MM is a full-service movement and you'll be seeing a LOT more this summer/year ... so keep your eyes open! :-)


BLACK MUSIC MONTH -- Starting next week you'll see posts here on ATSBC celebrating Black music, including posts about both major and indepedent artists. I'll be doing spotlights again, as we did last year, and later this month we'll begin introducing:


The HOT 100 -- is a list of movers and shakers who influence Black entertainment and the cultures of music, fashion/beauty and other artistic expressions. These are people you'll see a lot of/from in the coming years so make sure you tune in ... I'll be posting everyday through the month of August, beginning June 7th.


So there's a LOT to look forward to!!! And we're always looking for contributors: writers, photographers, promoters who want their events covered. Just e-mail me at mahoganimedia@gmail.com


Hope all is well with you guys!!! Subscribe and STAY LINKED!!! Til next ...

WEEKEND HAPZ: Memorial Day Weekend ... And There's Plenty To Do!!! :-)

As promised, this weekend is filled with events to tickle your fancy. Though I'd personally love to be in Dallas-Fort Worth with my Blue & White Family, I'll be here (gladly) reuniting with old classmates at the C. E. Byrd Decade Reunion.

For the rest of you who know not what to do ... you have some great offerings this holiday weekend. From movies to mudbugs to live music and nightlife ... there's a little something for the family as well as for the party animal ...


[Sorry promoter friends but there was WAY too much to cover to get specific LOL ... but I hope you enjoy your free plug! :) ]




IF YOU WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY (OR YOUR MATE) ... You can:


- Enjoy some tasty critters at the MUDBUG MADNESS festival (it's one of my favorite festivals!!)


- Go check out the great GOLDEN AGE OF JAZZ Photo Exhibit at Norton Art Gallery ... or the POP! Bubble Wrap exhibit at artspace ....


- Enjoy America's favorite pasttime as SWAC teams battle it out in the Baseball Championships. or see the CAPTAINS play later in the weekend ...


- Take the little ones to go see LITTLE MERMAID the play at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse ... or to see the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES movie at the RFC.


- Enjoy some amazing performances at the STARS OF TOMORROW 2010 Dance show at the Strand ... See 12-year-old guitarist/singer MATTHEW DAVIDSON at the Naked Bean Cafe or enjoy the best musicians in the city (young and old) at the SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT at Byrd High.




WANNA GET YOUR PARTY ON OR HIT A MORE GROWN-UP EVENT???? Then you can ...


- Go get your laugh on with comedian/actor EDDIE GRIFFIN at the Funny Bone (Friday & Saturday) ...


- Enjoy an upscale evening, including live entertainment by Melodic Bridge at the The Marche' Group's PRE-MEMORIAL DAY BASH (Sunday @ Orleone's Bistro)


- Take in the sounds of Windstorm on Friday ... or Sex And The City Happy Hour (and Military discount night) on Saturday -- Both held at Bijou this weekend ...


- Show off your status at the STOPLIGHT PARTY (Sunday) ... OR


- Spend the holiday at the SPRINGFEST 2010 CONCERT with national recording artists like Bobby Valentino, K. Michelle, Hurricane Chris and MORE!!! (Monday)




WHEW!!! So much to do ... so little time!!! Hope you can get SOME of it in ... I may see you out and about ... if so give me a shout ... and check back after the holiday for PICS and more!!! :)


HAVE A SAFE WEEKEND/HOLIDAY EVERYONE!!!

SBC 411: Items Needed for Soldier Care Packages

A group of supporters will be sening some 300 care packages to an Army Battalion in Iraq and they need help filling the boxes!


Troops are in need of dozens of items including:

Baby Wipes (travel size)
Shampoo/conditioner (travel size)
Combs and Brushes
Deodorant (travel size)
Cotton Balls
Nail Clippers
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Band-aids
Tylenol/Motrin/Advil packets
DVDs
Portable CD Players
Headphones
Stationery and envelopes
Pens and pencils
Game books
.. .and much more!!!



To see a COMPLETE list of items needed for these soldiers, go HERE.


All items should be brought to one of these UHAUL Cubby Storage Facilities locations: 1102 Bert Kouns or 6120 Greenwood Road


If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please call: 318-344-8914 or 318-505-2020.

WEEKEND HAPZ: Slim Pickin's on the Event Scene

I'll be honest .... because there's so much going on NEXT weekend (with the holiday and all), there's not much going on THIS weekend in events ....


Weather permitting, you can spend tonight:


Checking out the OPENING RECEPTION of POP! (an art exhibit featuring Bubble wrap art and a fashion show of bubble-wrap clothes by T-Shemise) ....


Take the family to MOVIE AND MOONBEAMS's presentation of G-FORCE ....


Go see BILLY D. WASHINGTON at the Funny Bone ... or


Mix it up with the KREWE of SOBEK at Orleone's Bistro ...




ON SATURDAY ...


There are lots of community events to enjoy, including a Yard Sale in West Shreveport, the Summer Fashion Workshop in downtown Shreveport and the Fit For Life events city-wide.


Later that night -- you can check out the Roots, Rock & Reggae Spring Splash at the Naked Bean .... or catch the Shreveport Captains playing at Fairgrounds Field.




Next weekend's events are PLENTIFUL, so be on the lookout ... Parties, Mudbug Madness, it's going to be a PACKED weekend .. so check back next week for more Hapz!!!

EVENT PICS: Summer Extravaganza 2010

It's almost deja vu. Last weekend there was a threat of rain and this weekend -- pretty much the same. But somehow between clouds and rain, a party DID take place last Saturday.

BJ Adams held another one of his highly-anticipated soirees at the Bijou Ultra Lounge. The rain kept many away, but those that DID show made it a night to remember. Check out some pics from the event:











See more photos from the party (courtesy of Bijou) HERE. And stay tuned for the NEXT event ... I'll keep you posted :)



OTHER PICS YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK OUT:

John Legend Concert, 2010 BTW Graduation, and Horseshoe Rooftop Party (J. Brown Photography)

WEEKEND HAPZ: John Legend, Nephew Tommy & Other Events of Interest

There aren't many events to indulge in this weekend in the SBC, but the few there are, could be consider QUALITY entertainment. From live music and comedy to sports and pre-summer parties, Here's what's happenin' this weekend:

TONIGHT:


If you're not going the JOHN LEGEND concert at Horseshoe's Riverdome, you're not alone ... LOL. I'm so sad :-( but there's another event you can attend:

NEPHEW TOMMY (known from The Steve Harvey Morning Show) will be crackin' people's sides during his two-night stand at The Funny Bone. He'll do two shows tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 and 10 pm. Go HERE to get ticket information.


(See more events for tonight HERE.)




TOMORROW (Saturday)


Before we get to the nightlife, there are some daytime events of interest on Saturday ... like the MUSIC IN THE PARK event at Southern Hills Metro Park ... the WOMEN'S HEALTH EVENT at Curves ... or The SPACE DAY CELEBRATION at Sci-Port ...



AT NIGHT:

You can attend the BLACK TIE AFFAIR at Morning Star Baptist Church .... see the BATTLEWINGS play at the CenturyTel .... Or ....

Go out and celebrate the 1st offical Party of the Summer -- The Summer 2010 Extravaganza. The party will be held at the Bijou, with doors opening at 9 pm. Admission is only $10 before midnight. The doors will close at 300 people. So don't be left outside looking IN! Dress to impress (as always).



HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND PEOPLE!!!