[soulciti distro] for 05.29.08

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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MAY 29 | 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 29 | 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 29 | 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 29 | SILENT AUCTION
Come and bid on some fantastic items at a silent auction from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Tony's Southern Comfort Restaurant, 1201 E.6th Street, Austin, Texas. Purchase a meal during the event and your drinks are free (alcoholic beverage included).

FMI: email | tel: 248.9229

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MAY 29 | DFW AFTER HOURS ESCAPE
Come join us for great professional business networking from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at DFW, 14775 Midway, Addison, TX. We will have live music, appetizers, and door prizes. Business casual attire is required. Please bring business cards! $10 cover charge. Please RSVP.

FMI: web | tel: 972.293.4403

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MAY 30 | 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

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MAY 30 | 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 31 | IT'S GAMETIME AUSTIN! GOT GAME?
if you haven’t heard about game nights, it’s the concept of grown folks getting together to network, mix, mingle and play all of the games from back in the day - on up through today! some of the games we will have for you include bidwhist, dominoes, jenga, monopoly, jacks, wii, ps3 and xbox consoles on flat screens, taboo, uno - and lots more! austin's first gametime event happens on sat, may 31st at 300 austin. tix are $10 presale and available online. the doors will open up at 8pm and let the games (and the trash-talking!) begin!

FMI: web | tel: 762.2100

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MAY 31 | FINANCING THE START-UP AND GROWTH OF YOUR BUSINESS
This seminar will feature lenders and entrepreneurs sharing the secret to obtaining loans to fund the growth of your business. Sponsored by Wachovia Bank, and KAZI 88.7FM, the seminar will feature presentations by community lenders AccionTexas, BiGAustin, and PeopleFund.

The seminar is being held Saturday, May 31, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Carver Library, 1161 Angelina.

FMI: email | tel: 459.1181 x202

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MAY 31 | SUPPERTIME ON THE GARR'Y
Former slaves and East Austin residents, Fannie Driver, 80 & Rebecca Thomas, 113, tell an entertaining story about their lives while waiting for supper. Features Carol L. Adams-Means & Brenda Clark and directed by Carol L. Adams-Means. Saturday, May 31st & Sunday, June 1 at 1pm at Festival of the Arts in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown (I35N to San Gabriel River exit). $5 admission at the gate. Hosted by the Georgetown Symphony Society.

FMI: web | tel: 587.1960

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MAY 31 | 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 31 | PFLUGERVILLE ISD ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL FAIR
Pflugerville ISD's will be hosting their very first alternative educational fair at Connally High School. We are inviting all students who have dropped out of school an opportunity to get back in school. We are also offering students who are at risk of dropping out of school educational options that may or may not have been accessible before.

The event will be held at Connally High school from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Over 15 alternative educational program representatives and school counselors will be available to answer any questions students and parents may have. We will be raffling off a computer every hour on the hour. Getting Back in school has never been EASIER!

FMI: email | tel: 594.0342

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MAY 31 | STEP TEAM AUDITIONS
We are currently seeking talented and creative young people, ages 12-18, who are looking to join one of our competitive step teams for our summer step-program! Come out to audition from 11:00 a.m to 2:45 p.m. at the Givens Recreation Center. Training for competitions begins on June 16th, so don’t miss out!

FMI: email | tel: 696.8128

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MAY 31 | AUSTIN UNDER 21 POETRY SLAM OFF
We cordially invite you to come see which of Austins future leaders will be giving those politicians a much needed lesson in speechifyin’!

Please join us for the Poetry Slam presented by The Texas Youth Word Collective at 6:00 pm at Ruta Maya Int'l Headquarters located at 3601 S. Congress. The general cover charge is $10, $5 for students, and free for ages 5 and under.

This is the final competition of the year to determine which four talented youth poets will become Team Austin at the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival in the nations capitol, Washington, D.C.

FMI: web | tel: 632.5033

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MAY 31 | THE TRUTH - CAN YOU HANDLE IT?
Please join us for fun, open-minded, and uncut adult discussions in a casual environment about various topics such as love, sex, education, lies, politics, and relationships. This free event will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bay Seas Restaurant, 1104 E. 11th Street.

FMI: web | tel: 919.6087

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MAY 31 | 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

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MAY 31 | 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

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MAY 31 | BLASTBEAT'S BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Blastbeat, a non-profit program that teaches social entrepreneurial business skills and promotes young musicians will be hosting a band competition.

Austin bands are competing from Akins HS, Anderson HS, LASA HS, and Austin Can Academy. The event will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Emo's located at 603 Red River. The event is open to the public and all ages. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.

FMI: web | tel: 713.208.3891

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JUNE 2 | 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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JUNE 2 | SUMMER SCHOOL AT H.T. UNIVERSITY
College bound students can get a start on the fall semester by enrolling in summer school. The summer session at HT starts June 2 and ends July 18. Several evening and online classes will be offered in addition to introductory algebra, composition, arts, and government courses. Students interested in enrolling should contact Enrollment Management or visit the Prospective Students page on our website. Huston-Tillotson University, located at 900 Chicon Street, is Austin’s oldest institution of higher education. Bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees are offered in more than 14 areas of study with business administration, criminal justice, and kinesiology as the top majors.

FMI: web | tel: 505.3028

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JUNE 5 | SUMMER IN THE CITY
MelodicScience Recordings and Headhunters present "Summer In The City: Makin it Hot!!", a local showcase held every other Thursday in June at Headhunters located at 720 Red River Street. The show will feature performances by Zeale32, Young Nick, and Brokebread. As well as Dj Berlin spinnin Hip Hop, Funk, Breakbeats and Soul. The cost is $5. Doors open at 9:00 p.m. There will be very special give-a-ways for the first 50 people through the door.

FMI: email | tel: 743.3262

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JUNE 5 | BIGAUSTIN'S WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Join BiGAUSTIN in a new series that encourages the exchange of information, expands your connections, creates meaningful interactions and stimulates your creativity and collaboration. The breakfast will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Ms. B's Restaurant located at 1050 East 11th Street. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance or $25 at the door. Seating is limited, register today!

FMI: web | tel: 928.8010

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JUNE 5 | PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING MIXER
Join the Capital City Chamber and the American Heart Association for the first Quarterly Professional Networking Mixer of 2008. The Networking Mixer will take place at Chamber Member Ms. B’s Authentic Creole, 1050 E. 11th St, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. This event is a great opportunity to network with other area professionals and to learn more about the Power To End Stroke Program. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drink specials. To find out more information or to RSVP please contact Arron Brooks.

FMI: web | tel: 459.1181 ext. 205

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