- MAY 22 | AUSTIN WOMAN'S FILM, MUSIC, AND LITERARY FESTIVAL
Running for it's 8th year, The 2008 Austin Woman's Film, Music &
Literary Festival formally under the name of Blowin' Up A Spot! Film
Festival: A Woman's Perspective is having an open call for female,
musicians, filmmakers, actors, workshop presenters, spoken word
artists, and screenwriters to submit their work.
The festival will be held May 22-25. The purpose of this event is to
increase the awareness of women's art from various ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds. A $500 cash prize will be available for the
"Best Of The Fest".
FMI: web
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- MAY 22 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE MOBILE VAN
Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, pregnancy, and STDs
will be available at Wal-Mart located at L1030 Norwood Park from 2:00
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free information will also be available on heart
disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
FMI: emai | tel: 972.5184
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- MAY 22 | NEO-SOUL LOUNGE
& POETRY READING
New night. New place. Same experience. Join us every Thursday for an
open mic session at Club Illusion. Sign-up starts at 8:00 p.m. This
event is hosted by B. Fran and nationally known poets and artists. The
Neo-Soul Lounge stimulates your mind, body and soul. Must be 21 and
older, dress code enforced. $6 cover charge.
FMI: web
| tel: 844.5491
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- MAY 22 | RIDDIM THURSDAYS
For people who enjoy the Caribbean culture with the variety of music
and atmosphere, please come out for Riddim Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to
2:00 a.m. at Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St. DJ Junior Vibes will bring
you the "South Beach" vibes with Reggae, R&B, Hip-Hop,
Reggaeton, and Soca/Calypso music. Must be 18 to enter. Price is $5.
Casual attire.
FMI: email
| tel: 786.357.2423
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- MAY 22 | THE STUDIO THURSDAY
GROOVE
The Studio Thursday Groove is hosted by the hottest dance group in the
ATX and offers free Chicago style dance classes. The Thursday Groove
also features the best R&B, drink specials, appetizers, and a
full
menu.
FMI: web
| tel: 467.7900
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- MAY 22 | J. WALKING AT THE LIGHT BAR
Please come out to The Light Bar located at 408 Congress for the Jordan
Party - free entry if you wear a pair of Jordan Shoes! There will also
be free Jordan giveaways. $3 cover charge for those without a pair of
Jordans. Free cover charge for ladies all night long. DJ Knowledge in
the mixx. Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
FMI: email | tel: 552.6633
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- MAY 23 | SEXY IN THE CITI HAPPY HOUR WITH $1000 IN PRIZES
Gabrielle’s Salon and Spa, Austin Home Selling Team and soulciti
invite you to kick off the summer downtown style at the Sexy in the
Citi Happy Hour!
The first 50 people to show up and donate new or gently used shoes for
Lisa’s H.O.P.E. Chest - we’ll give you a sneak preview
movie pass good for admission for two people to the May 27th screening
of Sex and the City at Barton Creek Cinema. Plus - for every
donation you give - you’ll be entered for a chance to win over
$1,000 in prizes!
FMI: web
[submitted by j. aleem]
- MAY 23 | THE ART OF PARTYING
Come party where you will find beautifully accomplished individuals in
a relaxed environment while enjoying cocktails with an appreciation for
great music, great people, and great art! Please join us at Club
Deja Vu Lounge located at 115 San Jacinto. Dress code strictly
enforced! Doors open from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Ladies free from
before 11:00 p.m. Guys 1/2 price before 11:00 p.m. DJ Priddy Rickki on
the stereo. Valet parking is available.
FMI: web | tel: 287.1853
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- MAY 23 | EAST END FOURTH FRIDAY
DiverseArts is pleased to announce the headliner for May's East End
Fourth Fridays at Kenny Dorham's Backyard, Atlanta-based Bilal
Sunni-Ali with the Song of Life Ensemble, featuring Rajah C. Sunni-Ali.
Please join us for a mixture of traditional jazz standards, bop, and
free jazz. Also taking the stage is Word/Jazz lowstars, Kevin Mullin
Jazz Combo, members of Austin High School Jazz Band, winners of the
prestigious Ellington Jazz Performance Competition, as well as Speed
Slam Spoken Word.
Children will be entertained by Dimples the Clown, offering face
painting and balloon animals, a story teller, free books for all the
kids, and a moon walk!
Join us for fun and culture. Enjoy the music, art and craft vendors,
good food, and free beer at Kenny Dorham's Backyard located at 1106 E.
11th St. Events along the street begin at 5:30 p.m. Gates open at 6:00
p.m., free of charge. Headline show begins at 8:00 p.m. with a $5 cover
charge.
FMI: web
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- MAY 23 | ALL U NEED FRIDAYS AT
THE
STUDIO
Each and every Friday it's All U Need at The Studio. Come party with
Austin's #1 Smooth Jazz and R&B Band. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.;
All U Need performs from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. No cover before 9:00
p.m.!
The Studio is a club for grown folk, so please dress accordingly. The
Studio is located at 5804 N IH-35. On the third Friday of each month,
All U Need performs at The Studio in San Antonio.
FMI: web
| tel: 789.6285
[submitted by g. butler]
- MAY 23 | OLD SCHOOL HAPPY HOUR
AND FRIDAY NIGHTS AT CLUB BREEZE
Once again, it's going down Friday night at Club Breeze. Doors open at
5:30pm and Old School Happy Hour kicks off with the best in Old School
music till 8:30pm with $2 Well and $4 Calls. No cover before 9pm and
after 9pm, it's $5 for ladies and $10 for fellas. Doors stay open till
2am. From 9pm till 2am, come listen and dance to the best in
R&B, Neo Soul, Old School, and Hip Hop. Age limit as always is
23 and up. Dress code strictly enforced.
FMI: web
| tel: 293.2236
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- MAY 24 | STORY TIME FOR KIDS AT
MITCHIE'S
Join us for a joyful hour of African and African-American folktales
every Wednesday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids receive
refreshments, a FREE gift and 30% off their book purchase. All ages
welcome. Story time is FREE and open to the public. Volunteer readers
are always welcome.
FMI: web |
tel: 323.6901
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- MAY 24 | MARVELOUS MOVIES AND MUSICALS
Dancin' Jazzi dance studio presents its Finale Recital, "Marvelous
Movies & Musicals." The Recital will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Manor
High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5. Please contact us
via e-mail or phone for additional details.
FMI: email | tel: 799.2807
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- MAY 24 | BEST OF SWINGOUT & 2-STEP - MAY FLOWERS DANCE
Please join us Memorial Day Weekend for a dance social. So dust-off
your dancing shoes! Come join other dancers for plenty of social
dancing, a lavish buffet, DJ, and fellowship. Men must wear a flowered
Hawaiian shirt or a flower on the lapel. Ladies must wear flower
outfits, shoes, hats, etc. Admission is $15 before 9:00 p.m. or $20
afterwards. This event will be held at the Vue on the Bayou, 3015 N
MacGregor, Houston, TX.
FMI: web | tel: 713.972.4026
[submitted by d. dancer]
- MAY 24 | MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BRUNCH AND FASHION SHOW
Metropolitan A.M.E. Church - The Fountain of Praise - presents A Mother
and Daughter Brunch and Fashion Show. The show happens at The
Mansion at Judges Hill, located at 1900 Rio Grande St, by the U.T
Campus, on Saturday, May 24 at 11:15am, with an 11am seating. Tickets
are $25. Everyone is encouraged to wear hats and gloves. RSVPs are
required via email or phone by Saturday, May 17.
FMI: email | tel: 478.2857
[submitted by re. mkwana]
- MAY 24 | CLUB BREEZE SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR CONCERT
Please join us from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at New Club Breeze located at 2113 Wells Branch Pkwy, Suite 500, for
Jazzy R&B music with vocalists Judy Arnold, Monique Simone,
Charlotte & Bobbi Jean, Marvin Crowe, Lou Watson and rappers Black
and Shorty Mac. The showcase band is RED3. Strict dress code will be
enforced - athletic wear is not allowed. Tickets are $10 if purchased
in advance or $15 if purchased at the door.
FMI: email | tel: 836.1155
[submitted by r. dubose]
- MAY 24 | JUST RELEASED LIVE @ THE ELEPHANT ROOM
As heard on KAZI and KUT radio Austin's
premiere NU-Smooth Jazz group Just Released will be performing at the
Elephant Room on Saturday May 24th from 9:30pm-1:30am. "The Elephant
Room is one of the top ten jazz clubs in the country" according to
Wynton Marsalis. The Elephant Room is located at 315 Congress Avenue.
Cover charge is only $5 and you'll want to get there early as seating
is limited.
FMI: web | tel: 689.2778
[submitted by m. malone]
- MAY 24 | ALL WHITE PARTY
The day is May 24. The evening is Sexy. The event is All White.
Way2Reel Entertainment proudly brings to you the 1st Sexy All White
Party of 2008. We will have cash prizes for the hottest dressed male
and female. Come enjoy a cool summer night in Austin with Way2Reel at
Déjà vu, 115 San Jacinto, Austin, Tx.
FMI: web | tel: 576.7375
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- MAY 24 | THE STUDIO SOPHISTICATED
LADIES NIGHT
Please join us for Ladies Night at
The Studio. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dallas Swing Dance Club Party
starts @ 9pm. No cover for ladies until 11:00 p.m. Gents $5 until 11:00
p.m. Two lucky ladies will win $100 each. Ladies may register
for The Studio Cruise to Cancun and the winner will be picked May 24th.
The House DJ plays the best in R & B and Top 40. Drink specials
include $2 Cosmos and Martinis.
FMI: web
| tel: 467.7900
[submitted by j. prestige]
- MAY 25 | WHITE LINEN SOIREE V
White Linen Soiree V, where the attendees
dress in white linen or all white attire. Join us for the ultimate
evening affair at Club Illusion located 2700 Pecan Street W in
Pflugerville. DJ Cassanova keeps you in the mix with the hottest sounds
of R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop and Reggae - plus a live performance by
Kevin Sandbloom and Ms. Dre’! Doors open at 8pm. Pre-sale tickets
are available online or at Mitchie’s Gallery - 323-6901.
FMI: web | tel: 877.733.5491
[submitted by h. mason]
- MAY 25 | MOCHA DATES FOR SINGLES OF COLOR DEBUTS IN AUSTIN
Simply Panache presents Mocha Dates -
a sophisticated dating experience for singles of color. Mocha
Dates offers singles a safe and easy way to meet new people and make
new friends in a relaxed environment. All singles 25+ are invited to
join us for this unique dating adventure. Come experience a quick and
fun war for busy single professionals to meet a new friend or business
contact in a series of seven minute dates. Come out and enjoy
this unique social experience on Sunday, May 25 from 5-7:30 pm at Ms.
B's. Pre-registration is mandatory, $20.00 admission. Click to visit
the website for more information and to register.
FMI: web
[submitted by t. willis]
- MAY 25 | MEMORIAL DAY JAZZ SHOW IN SAN ANTONIO
Smooth
Jazz Forever presents the Jazz Oasis Series featuring the legendary
jazz guitarist, Peter White, with special guest, Phillip Martin. The
performance to be held at the El Tropicana Riverwalk Hotel in San
Antonio at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $37.50.
FMI: web | tel: 210.725.9432
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- MAY 25 | SOULFUL CRUISE AND AFTER PARTY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Join
the Rotundo Group in bringing in the Memorial Day Weekend with a bang
at the annual Soulful Summer Cruise on Lake Austin starting at 6:30
p.m. Tickets are $40 and include complimentary open bar and lavish
buffet all night. The dress attire for this event is linen wear. Come
out and enjoy the sweet sounds of sultry R&B, jazz, and "old
school" Hip Hop at the After Party taking place at The Studio. Tickets
can be purchased online or at Mitchie's Art Gallery, 6406 N. IH 35,
Suite #2800.
FMI: web | tel: 487.2033
[submitted by r. carter]
- MAY 25 | SUN RA TRIBUTE
Cosmic Intuition will perform a musical
tribute to band leader Sun Ra at 8:30 p.m. at Ruta Maya, 3601 S.
Congress Ave. Joining Cosmic Intuition will be saxophonist, Bilal
Sunni-Ali from the Gil Scott Heron Band and multi-instrumentalist Rajah
C from New Orleans. The ensemble will perform several Sun Ra
Compositions and a healthy dose of improvisation. This event will also
celebrate several local independent Record/CD Store Outlets and many
representatives from these stores will also be present.
FMI: email
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- MAY 25 | THE LOWER ROOM PERFORMANCE
The Odyssey Youth and Adult Performing
Arts Company, a project of Life Empowerment Ministries, Inc., invites
you to attend its very first theatrical production! The company, under
the talented direction of Hillary Lockhart, will perform the play The
Lower Room by Pat Wooley. This heartfelt play depicts the zealous
feelings of the women who were held in the lower room of the house
while Jesus’ last Passover meal was being held upstairs, and
their subsequent witness to the Resurrection. The diverse cast is
comprised of community members throughout the Central Texas region.
This event will be held at the Burdine Theatre located in Jack C. Hays
High School in Buda, TX located at 4800 Jack C. Hays Trail, Buda, TX
78610. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for youth ages 12-17. Kids
under 12 are free. The performance time is 3:30 p.m.
FMI: email | tel: 296.8805
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- MAY 19 | WORK IT OUT MONDAYS FOR
THE LADIES!
Ladies, get ready to work off those unwanted pounds, learn fitness
information from a certified fitness trainer, and get your body looking
great for 2008!
Join us for a ladies-only weekly low-impact work-outs and materials to
make fitness a fun lifestyle! $8 per session. Sisters working things
out together at Mitchie’s Gallery from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please use contact information provided for more information or to RSVP.
FMI: web
| tel: 343.0475
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- MAY 27 | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE MOBILE VAN
Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, pregnancy, and STDs
will be available at HEB located in Pflugerville from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. Free information will also be available on heart disease, cancer,
stroke, and diabetes.
FMI: email | tel: 972.5184
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- MAY 28 | MONEY TALK: HOW TO REWRITE THE RULES
Did you know that 90% of consumers have not saved enough for
retirement, and don’t know where to get started? My name is
Juanita Stephens with Farmer's Insurance and Financial Services. I
invite you to join me for a FREE no obligation seminar where I will
show you how you can get started with as little as $50 a month —
the price of a tank of gas! This seminar will cover the basics of
investments such as:
∙ give yourself a raise by eliminating debt
∙ create long-term strategies for retirement
∙ Roth IRA versus Traditional IRA
∙ planning to pay for college
The seminar is scheduled for Wed, May 28th at my office in
Pflugerville, 103 S. 12th Street, Ste 200. Feel to call, email or click
on the link below for more information and to RSVP for the seminar.
FMI: web | tel: 331.2860
[submitted by j. stephens]
- MAY 28 | SINGING AUDITIONS
Artistic Inspiration is an innovative performing arts program that
provides Austin youth with training in stomp-dance(stepping), singing,
spoken word poetry, hip-hop dance, and hip-hop performance(rapping).
We are currently seeking talented and creative young people, ages
14-18, who are looking to join one of our competitive singing group for
our summer step-program! Come out to our singing auditions from 6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rosewood Recreation Center, 1182 N. Pleasant
Valley Rd. Training for competitions begins on June 16th, so
don’t miss out!
FMI: email | tel: 696.8128
[submitted by e. reed]
- MAY 29 | WOMEN WEALTH AND WISDOM
Women earn more income now than at any time in U.S. history. Yet many
women still have antiquated attitudes about money. They are not
investing today nor planning for their future. My name is Juanita
Stephens with Farmer's Insurance and Financial Services. I invite you
to join me for a FREE no obligation seminar where you can learn how our
attitudes (and sometimes your mother’s and grandmother’s)
shape our future. Learn to break the cycle and take control. Learn to
let your money work for you so that you have options at retirement.
Whether you are single, married, divorced or widowed, you can learn
simple steps in creating abundance in your life. The seminar is
scheduled for Thur, May 29th at my office in Pflugerville, 103 S. 12th
Street, Ste 200. Feel to call, email or click on the link below for
more information and to RSVP for the seminar.
FMI: web | tel: 331.2860
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