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More Or Less: Talking with Skewby

2010-12-21T11:21:00.000-06:00

Skewby D Listening Session 12.17.10. Photo Courtesy of Young Fly Richy This past Friday, I had the pleasure of going to fellow Memphian Skewby’s private listening session for his latest release, More Or Less. He’s had quite a busy year since the release of last year’s Proving You Wrong since '88 (he’s been featured in the Source’s Unsigned Hype column (April/May 2010), performed on MTV, and

Strange Fruit Vintage Presents: Everyday People

2010-10-22T00:16:00.005-05:00

Petey is the spitting image of her mother. How dope is this flyer! The weekend is here and while I'm looking forward to some rest (finally! this has been a crazy busy week), I'm also looking forward to The Everyday People Fall and Winter Fashion Show, produced and hosted by Shalishah "Petey" Franklin, owner of Strange Fruit Productions. One of the hardest working women I know, I was

Sean Padilla brings the heat to Java Cabana

2010-10-19T01:20:00.000-05:00

When used correctly, social media is a wonderful thing. New people, new things, and new music come across your timeline daily (if you know where to look) and if you're lucky, you might make some super cool connects. A few months ago I started following one of the most inspiring, funny, and impressive musicians that I've yet to meet: Sean Padilla (aka The Cocker Spaniels). Also affectionately

"Road to 106 & Park" Dancer Auditions for Porcelan Chalet

2010-10-18T01:35:00.000-05:00

CALLING ALL DANCERS: Face Management is looking for female background dancers for upcoming performances for R&B vocalist, Porcelan Chalet. Fresh off her performance at Rising Star’s One Year Anniversary Showcase, Porcelan is poised to blaze the stage on B.E.T's 106 & Park- "Wild'n Out Wednesday” December 15, 2010. As Porcelan prepares for her 106 & Park debut, she’s ready to take her performance

Sketchbooks, The Wiz, Karoke, Hip-Hop, Oh My!

2010-10-08T00:52:00.076-05:00

The weekend is here and I have to say, I’m pretty stoked. It’s jam-packed with festivities so I have to find a way to fit in all in but I have to say, I love when my weekends are like this. I’m still waiting to get the word on Saturday’s activities but based on all there is to do Friday, Saturday may just have to be a day of rest!First up we have the Project Sketchbook: 2010 Exhibition at the

1st Annual All Pink Gala

2010-09-16T00:58:00.000-05:00

October 16, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM- 12:00 AM Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111It’s time to party with a purpose!Partikingz Inc., in association with TMalone Promotions & Marketing Mix & Mingle Ent., is proud to present the 1st Annual All Pink Gala, an entertaining and fashionable social event held to benefit breast cancer awareness. Come and enjoy a fun night of mingling

Loyals Forever: SP Finale

2010-09-16T00:34:00.000-05:00

Now it's time to say goodbye to one of the hottest stores to ever come to Memphis. This Saturday, make your way to Aquarious Creative Studio (688 S. Cox, Memphis, TN 38104) for the Finale Sale and Party. From 12p-12a, enjoy 50% discount shopping (everything has to go), then spend some time catching up with other Loyals while enjoying live music and performances. Wear your favorite SP fit for

Red Bull Presents: Rope Masters

2010-09-16T00:06:00.000-05:00

Jump it out! This Saturday, Hickory Hill Community Center (3910 Ridgeway Road) hosts Red Bulls' Rope Masters Double Dutch Competion from 1p-4p. Red Bull Rope Masters features the top Double Dutch teams in the United States. The teams will compete in a head-to-head Double Dutch freestyle battle to determine who will be the Red Bull Rope Masters Champion. This event is sanctioned by the National

Fun Times: Cooper-Young Festival

2010-09-15T23:15:00.004-05:00

This Saturday, The CYBA hosts the annual Cooper-Young Festival. One of Memphis’ most anticipated outdoor events, The Cooper-Young Festival is a pleasurable time to enjoy with your friends and family. Offering a diverse mix of arts & crafts, live entertainment, and food, there will be over 300 vendors to visit. This will be the 23rd year of the festival, so I look forward to seeing how it has

ATL: Come enjoy a Taste

2010-09-15T23:09:00.000-05:00

Elite Marketing Group & Justin’s Restaurant present Taste, a relaxing evening set for Atlanta’s professionals. Each and every Friday, come chill with Atlanta’s elite while enjoying infinite wine refills, 5 star meals and good music. DJ Ace will be on the 1s & 2s spinning old school, hip-hop, and R&B. Enjoy drink specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 5p-7p. Every week, the specialized

Live at New Daisy: Corinne Bailey Rae

2010-09-02T00:22:00.002-05:00

Photo courtesy of corinnebaileyrae.net Grammy Award Winning and Platinum Recording Artist Corinne Bailey Rae will be performing at The New Daisy Theatre tonight. One of the last few stops on the North American leg of her tour, those in attendance will be blessed with the pleasure of hearing her soulful, honey-drenched voice. Her debut single “Put Your Records On” brought her to fame in the US

Rising Star Spotlight: Porcelan Chalet

2010-08-29T02:29:00.003-05:00

Courtesy of Regis Lawson Photography Porcelan Chalet is one of the many talents performing tonight at Rising Star's Amped Up Indie Artist Concert at Minglewood Hall (1555 Madison Avenue). A modelesque beauty with the talent and personality to match, Porcelan is already generating quite a buzz in the industry. A vocal powerhouse, her songs are R&B/Soul with a hip-hop edge; she

Sunday Funday: Sunset Lounge x Rising Stars x Fashion Wonderland

2010-08-28T23:33:00.069-05:00

While Sunday is a day of rest for many people, for others it's another chance to enjoy friends & have a little fun one last time before the week gets started. If you're looking to get out this Sunday, here are a few options for you: First we have the 2nd Edition of Sunset Lounge at Café Soul (492 S. Main St) from 3p-8p (there will be complimentary drinks from 3p-5p so get there early). Hosted by

Wknd Update: Maroon 5 x Trolley Night x Fashion

2010-08-27T11:56:00.000-05:00

So much is going on this weekend and I have to say, I love it! If you’re like me and always looking for fun things to do outside the norm, you get excited when you have multiple options. First off, there’s a Maroon 5 Concert at Mud Island Amphitheater (I’ll be in attendance!). Maroon 5 has had SO many hits over the years (I still sing their debut single “Harder to Breathe” at the top of my

Let Me Put You On Some Game

2010-08-18T18:16:00.000-05:00

Fellas, pull out your hottest gear; ladies, grab your highest heels: this Saturday Memphis Ten welcomes The Game’s Marlon “Pooch” Hall to Level II. The Game is one of my favorite shows so I can’t wait until it returns in 2011. Until then, we can catch The Game in syndication on BET and keep up with Pooch on Facebook. Savvy Saturdays will be a little bit sexier as The Game’s Derwin Davis

Weekend Style: SVF Pop Up Shop & Style Junkie Casting Call

2010-08-06T12:32:00.000-05:00

Hey peeps, what's on your agenda for this weekend? If you have nothing planned but are looking to get out, here are two options for you: Strange Fruit Vintage is premiering their pop up shop at tonight from 6p-10p at Odessa (2613 Broad Ave Memphis, TN). If you love 80s and 90s apparel and are looking to expand your collection, this is the place for you to be tonight. There will be live

Creative 4 Cause x Westham Records x Cool Sessions = Fun Times!

2010-07-16T11:49:00.000-05:00

Peeps, this weekend is JAM PACKED with festivities! In addition to CGI's Can I Live Celebrity Weekend, you have, many, many other options to choose from. Here are a few that are standing out for me! Tonight, Photographer/Graphic Designer Akeara Williams hosts her 1st showcase, Creative 4 Cause Charity Art Exhibit. A Digital Art Exhibit, there will be 10 original pieces for viewing and silent

Can I Live? Yes You Can!

2010-07-16T10:58:00.000-05:00

Ok guys, this weekend has to be one of THE biggest that the City of Memphis will see this summer. A plethora of events taking place, there will be activities for everyone. However you choose to get it in, make sure you have an energy drink on hand! So last night was the official kick off for CGI Entertainment's Can I Live Celebrity Weekend. One of the most anticipated weekend's of the year, Can

Are You On The Flipside?

2010-07-12T00:57:00.000-05:00

Saturday was the Season 2 premiere party for Flipside Memphis. Presented by Live From Memphis & CVB, Flipside Memphis is a docu-series highlighting 15 people & places around the city that are unique to the Memphis area. Held at the Brooks Museum, there was free food and entertainment from some of the people featured in the series;when I got there, The Wise Guys (an improv comedy group),

Hookah Anyone?

2010-07-11T23:43:00.000-05:00

So Friday night I went to Oasis Liquid, a Hookah Lounge & Cafe located inside of Minglewood Hall in Midtown. For those that are unfamiliar, hookah is a single or multi-stemmed (often glass-based) instrument for smoking tobacco in which the smoke is cooled and filtered by passing through water. There are many flavors to choose from (last night we tried Vanilla), and they also have a few that

J'Adore Magazine Swimsuit Competition

2010-07-11T22:59:00.000-05:00

Beautiful Women. Hot suits. A-List Judges. July 2nd was J'Adore Magazine's Swimsuit Competition at The Republic Night Club. Hosted by Vivica Fox, the finalists from the previous model calls competed for a cash prize & an upcoming spread in the magazine. Peep some of the pics below, and be sure to visit NDLoop.net to check out who won and to see the rest! Dear readers: did

Ménage A Trois Mondays

2010-07-08T01:13:00.001-05:00

Monday I got a change to swing by the opening night of “Ménage A Trois Mondays” at Ground Zero on Beale Street. I know what you’re thinking (kinky!) but I swear it wasn’t like that lol! Tim Bachus Enterprises and CS123 Marketing have come up with an, ahem, interesting way to market their event. 2 levels, 3 rooms, tons of fun, “Ménage A Trois Monday’s” at Ground Zero just might be your new spot to

Big Boi Listening Session

2010-07-05T18:32:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago, I attended Big Boi’s Listening Session that was held at Round One during its Monday Night Mingle Set. Unless you’ve been sitting under a rock for the last few years, you know that Big Boi is ½ of one of the ultimate Hip-Hop duos, Outkast. On tomorrow, he will be his releasing much-anticipated solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot… the Son of Chico Dusty. While I’m not the hugest

How Do You Network?

2010-06-23T18:13:00.003-05:00

Last week I attended Women ‘n’ Wine, a social networking event hosted by Author Nancy Nichols (Secrets of the Ultimate Husband Hunter). Sponsored in part by VIP Memphis, Women ‘n’ Wine is an opportunity for professional women of all backgrounds and ages to come together to enjoy good food, conversation, and make possible business relationships as well. Admission was only a $1 (to cover your

Arts Day in Memphis

2010-06-23T17:13:00.005-05:00

Yesterday Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. proclaimed Tuesday, June 22 as Arts Day in the city of Memphis. ArtsMemphis coordinate an Arts Fair & Artist Market downtown at the Civic Center Plaza; it included performances by New Ballet Ensemble, American Soul Music/Stax Music Academy and Stax Museum. It was also City-Wide Jeans Days. Individuals and businesses that participated allowed employees who donated

Eye-Con Couture Casting Call

2010-06-22T02:23:00.007-05:00

Last week, Eye-Con Couture (a chic, trendy boutique in Midtown Memphis) hosted a casting call for “Eye-Candies”. In celebration of their 5th Year Anniversary, Eye-Con Couture was in search of an eclectic group of girls interested in becoming a part of the Eye-Con brand. I sat down with the owner, Tanyel Hobson-Walton, to get more details behind the campaign and it sounds like an opportunity of a

Spotlight: BG Magazine Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

2010-06-22T01:12:00.007-05:00

If you’ve ever been in the company of Tameiko Yancey, then you know that she is quite the firecracker. Beautiful with a fun, outgoing personality, Tameiko is extremely ambitious and business savvy, so it makes perfect sense that she decided to publish a magazine that's reflective of her character: BG Magazine. Celebrating their one year anniversary, BG Magazine is for the “Bad Girl” in all women.

Stiletto Bar Grand Opening

2010-06-09T02:14:00.008-05:00

Saturday, June 5 marked the Grand Opening of the Stiletto Bar,a new women’s accessory store owned by Jara Robinson. Located in the renovated Hickory Ridge Mall, visitors were able to enjoy free food, drinks, and live music while trying on an ecclectic mix of shoes, handbags, and jewelry. Designed to look like a plushed out closet, Stilett Bar’s motto is to shop, sip, & slip into a pair! Boasting

Head Over Heels!

2010-06-09T01:26:00.006-05:00

Friday marked Style Junkie's monthly Head Over Heels event. Always a fun time, I got to catch up with the owner, Andrea for bit (this lady has big plans ahead)and I picked out an uber cute necklace that I rocked the next night while out with friends (sorry, no pictures; too much debauchery took place to document ;D)). Nikki from Nikki T Fashions was also on deck with a few pieces for shoppers to

Nature Break

2010-06-08T23:52:00.005-05:00

Last week I decided to take a mental day and spend some time at Memphis Botanic Gardens. The last time I’d visited was years ago for a work event so this was my first time actually getting a chance to stroll around the grounds. While it was a VERY warm and humid day (welcome to summer in Memphis lol), it was probably one of my most relaxing walks. Over 96 acres of sweeping vistas, MBG is made

J’Adore Magazine x Lights Camera Fashion host Model Call in MemphisUpdated

2010-06-02T12:32:00.007-05:00

Alright ladies, time to break out your hottest swimsuits and killer heels. This Friday, J'Adore Magazine (a sexy, chic, life & style magazine for men and women) will be hosting a Model Call at The Republic Nightclub for a PAID Swim Suite Competition.The Girl chosen at the call will go on to compete for a cash prize and feature spread in J'Adore Magazine. That competition will be held July 2nd and

Escape from the Asylum: Pure Dopeness

2010-05-20T13:40:00.005-05:00

Saturday, May 15 was the opening reception for Escape From The Asylum, a new exhibit showcasing original work from 5 of Memphis’ most creative artists: Anthony Brown Jr, Jamon Bullock, John Bullock, Patrick Tabor, and Joseph Boyd. A collection of work including custom footwear, paintings, drawings, illustrations and CG, the theme of the collections was DC Comic’s Batman. I took a moment to talk

A forecast for fashion

2010-05-20T13:10:00.005-05:00

This past Friday I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual Fashion Forecast Benefit Runway Show. Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Givens at The Cadre Building (Downtown Memphis), the show was created to highlight some of the burgeoning talent from Memphis (such as Patrick Henry, who’s handbag line Philip Greene is BEYOND dope) , while also showcasing stores who carry lines that are on the

Are you A Style Junkie?

2010-05-11T18:56:00.003-05:00

This past Friday I was able to swing by Style Junkie Boutique’s “Head Over Heels: Mother’s Day Edition” sale. Located at 639 Marshall Avenue, Style Junkie is quite the unique concept. Made up of independent style consultants, these ladies are available by appointment to help you find some the hottest accessories to add flare to any outfit that you may have in your closet! Treated to Hors d

Summer in the City

2010-05-06T19:00:00.005-05:00

Cool days. Hot nights. Good friends. Fun times. Spring is here, and Summer's just around the corner, so that means Memphis' Nightlife can REALLY begin! We have such a diverse mix of people in the city so, how will you be spending your summer? Rooftop parties at The Peabody and The Madison? Saturday Sessions at Senses? Will you be spending your nights living it up downtown on Beale Street or

MEMORY LANE (CLICK HERE TO SEE COMMENTS)

2010-03-23T04:07:00.000-05:00

What is your most memorable moment in nightlife? That night that you will "never" forget. Do you remember... Denim and Diamonds (both sides), The Spot, The Paramount Ballroom, The HUGE Parties at the Cook Convention Center, The Ebony and Ivory, Sherrod's, Prentince on the Hill, Stewarts, Banana Joe's, The Aristocrat, The Mirage, etc. What memories do you have?