I Thought You Knew?

April 22nd - May 5th / Edition #95

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- This Week. . .
- Local Clubs/Venues. . .
- Upcoming Concerts. . .
- Trips: Memorial Day Weekend. . .
- The MaleMan. . .
- Single in St. Louis. . .
- Sleep With One Eye Open. . .
- African American Heritage Stamps. . .
- Email Bag. . .
- New Year' Eve Photos. . .
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This Week . . .

Fri. April 22nd - Sat. 24th
Harris Stowe State College (The Office of Continuing Education) and SpokenVizions Magazine present..... The 1st Annual Gateway Poetry Review and Artist Development Conference @ the Emerson Performance Center
- Nine fabulous performers take the stage in a theatrical presentation of poetry. For more information contact Floyd Boykin Jr. at info@spokenvizions.com. On April 24th, there will be an all day Artist Development Conference. If you are looking to conduct a workshop for this event, please contact: Casandra D. Blassingame, Director of Continuing Education 3026 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103-2136 314-340-5996.

First Civilizations joins Divinity in Celebrating the Langston Hughes Black Poetry Festival for 3 great programs:
- Thurs. April 22nd - This yearÕs festival will feature Oscar Brown, Jr. at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park at 7pm. Oscar Brown Jr., a native chicagoan earned a legendary reputation as a major artist for his work as a writer and a performer for more than 50 years. His stage presentation is phenomenal.
- Fri. April 23rd @ Divinity (913 Locust) - with Dahveed Nelson and friends, hosted by First Civilizations, Inc.
- Saturday April 24 @ Eternity (11 S. Euclid) - with Shariff Simmons in a jazz and poetry mix @ 9:00 p.m.
For more information, please call (314) 454-9830 (Donnica or Christina)

Every Sunday
The Freeman Bosley Show on 100.3 "The Beat"
- from 8am - 10am... Don'tÊyou be the one to miss the most entertaining and informational talk show in St. Louis.

EGE Entertainment presents
Funny Sundays Comedy Show & Afterparty @ The Spot
- hosted by Comedian Jesse Taylor and featuring national and local comedians from BET and Def Comedy Jam. Show starts at 8pm.

Every Monday
Mosoul Mondays @ WS Hotel (corner of Washington Ave at 4th Str - downtown)
- Networking Poetry, Fashion Show, Apollo Hair Tournament and Partying. Doors open at 5pm with Networking til 7pm, Show starts at 7:30pm. For more info call 583-4370 or 324-6093.

Every Wednesday
Comedy @ II St. Louis Brothers (8909 Natural Bridge)
- hosted by comedian Arvin Mitchell and featuring nationally and locally known comedians.

KNOCradio.com presents Soul Safari @ The U Lounge (609 Eastgate at Delmar - in the "Loop")
- an adventure in grooves from around the globe. From 9pm - 1am. DJ Enoch on the turntables.

Mocha Latte' Presents.... Lyrical Soul Cafe' @ Quincy's (7945 Broadway "near the spot" ")
- Open Mic Night...Come hear soulful music, poetry readings, singers, and musicians from some of St.Louis' hottest artists. We are looking for positive people to network and perform. If you need more information call (314) 497-2001 Specials: 2 for 1 drinks/ 2 for 1 admission from 7-9pm open mic starts at 9:30 pm-11:30pm Open mic performers $3 General adm $5 We have pool tables, dart boards, food and more...

Every Thursday
Dwight Stone's Dancehall/Reggae Thursdays @ The Living Room
- 10pm - 3am. $5 at the door.

The Foundation presents Comsopolitan Thursdays @ The Art Bar inside SEVEN
- the vibe of this eclectic indoor/outdoor event features the sounds of DJ Charlie Chan spinning jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop. Doors open at 9 pm.

One Night Stand @ Club ISIS
- hosted by Mo'Shay featuring Karaoke Night. Doors open at 8pm, No Cover.

The Return of DJ Stan "Da" Man @ Tequila Wild (-on Laclede's Landing)
- ladies FREE all night and drink FREE til midnight.

Every Friday
Allstar, Inc presents Grownfolks Friday @ Club Candela (326 S. 21st Street behind Union Station)
- old skool & new skool all night long with DJ Sir Thurl. Must be 25yrs or older. No atheletic gear, FREE til 10pm.

Soul Cafe and Phat Fridays presents Friday Foreplay @ Club ISIS
- hosted by Queen Isis with DJ Charlie Chan on the turntables...featuring Weekly Drink Specials. Ladies FREE til 10pm.

The Science Live Broadcast on KDHX 88.1 @ Blueberry Hill
- from 9pm - 1am, DJ Crucial and DJ Needles as well as rotating guest DJ's; Live Hip Hop with occasional live performances. Hosted by Fly D-Ex, promoted and managed by Solo.

Jazz - Poetry - Soul @ SEVEN (3221 Olive Str @ Compton - in Midtown)
- contemporary, retro, cutting edge. SEVEN aims to be free from labels, to question what already exists and to invent that which has yet to come. From 9pm - 2am.

100.3 "The Beat" presents 'Divas Fridays' @ The SPOT (- the old Spotlight)
- join DJ AJ and "Hype Man" Dwight Stone this, and every Friday night - ladies get in free until 11pm and the fellas get in free until 10:30pm. LIVE Broadcast from 10p-2am.

Every Saturday
Flirt Nite!!! @ Club Isis
- Join DJ SirÊThurl & Staci Static from the " Big Beat Morning Show" for Flirt Nite @ Club Isis. Doors open at 9pm, Ladies areÊFREE 'til 11pm!ÊCome experience ELECTRONIC FLIRTING!Ê

Updated 12/16/03

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Upcoming Concerts, Plays & Comedy Shows

April 8th - 11th - Madea's Class Reunion @ The Fox Theatre
Show begins at 7:30pm. Check out Metrotix for more info.

NEW - Wednesday, April 14th - Kanye West @ The Pageant
- with special guests Dilated Peoples and Young Gunz
Doors: 7:00 PM Ê Show: 8:00 PM Reserved Balcony:Ê Ê$32.50Ê General Admission:ÊÊ $27.50 $2.00 Surcharge for Minors at the Door Main Level: All AgesÊ Balcony: 21 & Older Only

NEW - Wednesday, May 5th - The SOULFUL Tour featuring RUBEN STUDDARD @ The Pageant
- with Special Guest KEM
Doors: 7PM Ê Show: 8PM Reserved Balcony:ÊÊ $38.50 ÊGeneral Admission:Ê $33.50
$2.00 Surcharge for Minors at the Door / Main Level: All AgesÊ Balcony: 21 & Older Only

NEW - Wednesday, May 5th - The Musicology Tour featuring PRINCE @ The Savvis Center
Show begins at 7:30. Tickets are $75 and $47.

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Medical School Scholarships to African Americans

Washington University in St. Louis, the Medical School, now ranked number 2 (along with Baltimore's John's Hopkins University Medical School ) has Scholarships to award to bright Black Americans. The students that are chosen will be awarded full tuition for 4 yrs - $30,000.00 per year, plus $2,500.00 Stipend. Click here: Washington University in St. Louis . For Complete instructions and deadlines for applying, call the office of Undergraduate Admission at (800)638-0700 or (314) 935-6087. To view the application and to obtain more information, you can also visit their web site at admissions.wustl.edu

The Ervin Scholars Program selection committee evaluates all applications and invites finalists to Washington University for interviews in the spring. The University pays all travel and interview Expenses. John B. Ervin Scholars Program - Dorothy Elliott, Associate Director, John B. Ervin Scholars Program, 314-935-7192 / Fax: 314-935-5875 E-mail: delliot@artsci.wstl.edu

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Getaway Weekends

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If you're looking for something different to do for the holiday... something a little more upscale and a lot less crowded, but still have the opportunity to meet other fun-loving adults like yourself - here you go!

Heatwave FunFest in
The Dominican Republic.

I'm looking to get about 15-20 people to come kick it with me and represent STL! Check out the pictures from last year in Negril.
P rices are now posted on the Heatwave website
A $200 deposit is due ASAP.

- other STL packages.

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The "MaleMan"
Delivering the Male Perspective - 2/05

Just a few of thoughts about several things goin' on around the country the last couple of weeks...

First, prayers go out to the families of the 2 undercover police officers that were shot, and one killed, last week. It was a tragic incident, but unfortunately, it comes with the job. My question is this: How are 2 White dudes "undercover" over on Taylor, a block North of Delmar. They stand out like sore thumbs! Everybody should have known they were the "po-po". . .

How many of yall voted in the Tuesday Primary? That's a damn shame, not many at all. I guess folks just don't get 'hype' over voting for things that don't really matter (do they?). It's starting to look like John Kerry, the senator from Massachusetts, is going to be "the man". He seems to have that Presidential "look" you keep hearing so much about. What does that say about Al Sharpeton's "look"? And no, I didn't vote either (I know, I'm a damn shame too) . . .

It's funny how we're starting to hear more and more about how Bush 'nem knew there wasn't any evidence that Iraq had Weapons of Mass Destruction. None. They keep trying to deflect the blame by say that the 'intelligence' let them down. Elephant sh*t! I've seen numerous interviews over the last couple of weeks of top-level government employees who told the administration that all their so-called evidence was bogus, but the administration proceeded with their plans anyway. America wake-up! In several months we have the opportunity to elect another leader for our country. Do you really want to support someone who defies global opinion, purpously mis-leads the nation and sends hundreds of American soldiers halfway around the world to die - just because he wants to? People keep saying, "It's all about the oil". So what. Even if it is, America will NEVER control it. Every other Muslim country in that region will see to that. I apologize for my rantings, but this topic always ticks me off . . .

On a lighter, browner more decorative note - Janet's tiddie (do you spell tiddie with 2 d's or 2 t's? I've seen it spelled both ways, so well, whatever). How does 1.5 seconds of 1breast get so much attention? You got CBS apologizing, the NFL apologizing, MTV, Justin, Janet and everybody apologizing! Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that what she did was appropriate, but didn't CBS air the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002? I remember that. And this whole thing about the Super Bowl being a family show is ridiculous! This is the one game where parents try to get rid of their kids so they can drink more. This thing would have blown over much quicker if the media hadn't made such a big deal out of it. The biggest tragedy is that the other tiddie has totally been ignored and left out. How do you think it feels? (not literally.) . . . - you've been delivered.

Ladies, if you have any questions about the human male species that you desperately need answered, or you just wanna know why men act the way they do, drop me a line, I'll clear everything up for you. Until next time...

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Single in St. Louis
by Imani Singleton 3/23

Settled In My Comfort Zone

IÕve been single a long time and IÕve grown into myself. What I mean by that is that I have a routine. I get up at 5:00 A.M., go to the gym, shower, go to work, come home make a small dinner, climb in the bed and watch prime-time T.V., read for about ten or fifteen minutes, go to sleep. On Friday nights I go out with my girlsÉ you get the point.

Well, dating just doesnÕt seem to fit at this time. Actually, itÕs more of a nuisance than a romantic experience. I really feel put upon when a guy wants to take me out, especially to dinner. Dinner is such an intimate setting. Dinner tends to be overwhelming when you are first getting to know someone. One on one, what if the conversation is not good, no way out, what if the food is bad, you could be stuck there indefinitely. It could turn out to be okay or even fun, but É

IÕm comfortable with my life right now. IÕve worked to get to the place where IÕm perfectly at ease with who I have become, and it has not been an effortless path to get to this point. IÕve had to work hard to be okay with going to the movies alone, or to lunch alone or even to the mall alone without feeling lonely. I like companionship and right now IÕm choosing my own companionship to that of the coveted single black man.

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"Sleep With One Eye Open"
- by Nadra Enzi 4/07

Connection, Not Control

A mantra, a prayer often said by this security consultant is, "Thank you for making me a protective spirit." From this wellspring of gratitude flows dreams literally fulfilled, friends the quality of boyhood adventure heroes and actual income from SWS, my security consulting (sub) micro-business. Protective spirituality is an attempt to emulate the supreme security of our Creator and my parent's lovingly selective version.

Since September 11th, an arguably repressive brand of "security" has chokeheld the body politic and less restrictive safety would be appreciated. The theme of an earlier pre-SWS slogan, " YOUR safety is MY happiness!!", assigned its focus to the other person. Its foundation was connection, not control. In the government safety arena, possibly well-intentioned excesses like airport searches without explaination or police roadblocks harassing law abiding citizens cannot trump the type of respect-driven safety policy embodied by that phrase and the style of security coordination that birthed it.

Generally, Protective Spirituality attempts to connect with the "other" in the safety encounter, whether that person is a client or even a potential adversary. "Connection not control" is the key to providing truly effective safety. Special event security planning and supervison is a dynamic situation where alcohol, crowds and energy can collide with disturbing consequences. Patrons encountering kind greetings, jokes and restraint are far less likely to escalate a matter than those treated disresppectfully. Misguided machismo on the part of security professionals, public and private, actually endangers those they are protecting. From this oxymoron any number of lawsuits and avoidable suffering has occured. Limiting laws, rude regulations and other official misconduct will never surpass the successful serenity offered by Protective Spirituality.

YOUR safety truly is my happiness. Anything less is not real.

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Contact: Nadra Enzi PO BOX 11042,Savannah,GA.31412 (912) 412-3806
The author's work is on any search engine under "Nadra Enzi" and his column often investigates entertainment safety issues.His Security Writer Service(SWS)helps with planning,protection,presentation and publicity needs for events and
other special projects.

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Destruction of African American Heritage Stamps

Thurgood Marshall, Roy Wilkins, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston and Patricia Roberts Harris are all on stamps. Please buy a book of our stamps ASAP. The Post Office will DESTROY all remaining African American Heritage stamps at the end of the month instead of following their usual procedure of selling them until they are depleted. Why? Because we're not buying them! However, our postal workers are asking patrons to complain to the Post Master, via a complaint form. Please ask for and complete the form (at the post office).

Skip the love, flag, rose or teddy-bear stamps that they offer you automatically, request African-American stamps every time. If we don't buy them, nobody will. We need to keep the little things that we do get. BLACK STAMPS in circulation!!!!

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Event Photos


Kenny & Chante on their way to the Afterparty after a great show.	Cory Spinks manager Kevin Cunningham, Clib Isis owner Kwame Thompson and Black Expo head-man Tom Bailey at the Afterparty.	Rapper 40 Grand and model CeCe pose with Vokal Clothings Nick Loftis and companion.	Actor and native-St. Louisan, Sean Blakemore chillin' with "media moma" Mo'Shay.