[soulciti distro] for 06.26.08

JUNE 26 | DARREN CARTER THE PARTY STARTER AT CAP CITY COMEDY THIS WEEK
Darren Carter is a man of many talents, accomplishments, surprises--and nicknames. Let’s take ‘em in reverse order. Among the nicknames or aliases he’ll answer to, or at least be unsurprised to hear uttered in his direction: “Rooster,” “Fireball,” “Opie,” “Gallo” & “Shady Side.”

The “surprises”? Well, the most notable one--relative to most of those nicknames which obviously acknowledge that Carter is a fair-skinned, freckled redhead--is that he’s Latino: Indeed, as his bio notes--and, not coincidentally, our first awareness of him on any significant level of the comedy--his “first big break” was appearing at the inaugural Latino Laugh Festival in San Antonio (some of which was broadcast by Showtime).

Along those lines--as we move into the “accomplishments” part of our opening spiel--he also made a couple of appearances on Galavision’s well-known and well-watched show, “Que Locos.” Certainly Carter’s most prominent stand-up TV credit is “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.”

He’s also a solid presence on the BET network, having performed several times on its stand-up showcase “Comic View” and become a regular player on its variety show “The Way We Do it.” Plus, there’s some movie credits to the man’s resume--all of which, collectively, should at least partly address the “talents” portion of our opening salvo. Of course, there are more details and more credits to the Darren Carter saga. And it should probably go without saying that he’s a very funny man, but in case it doesn’t he is.

FMI: web | tel: 467.2333

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JUNE 26 | 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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JUNE 26 | THE STUDIO THURSDAY NIGHT
Doors open at 5pm. Step-N-Motion presents free Dallas Swing Step and Line Dance classes from 7pm - 10pm! Followed by the hottest midweek party with DJ SG. No cover all night! $2.00 Apple Martinis and Cosmopolitans and great food.

FMI: web | tel: 467.7900

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JUNE 26 | HOT SAUCE PERFORMING @ THE MONARCH EVENT CENTER
Kick off your Junteenth weekend with Hot Sauce, Austin’s newest Soul, Jazz, Funk, R&B band, as they perform some of the hottest songs at the Monarch Events Center, 6406 N. IH-35, Suite 3100. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. $5 cover.

FMI: web | tel: 371.1711

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JUNE 27 | 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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JUNE 27 | 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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JUNE 27 | TEAMBBC PRESENTS: PATRICK CRAYTON LUXURY TAX NFL WEEKEND
Join TEAMBBC for another fun-filled weekend in Austin, TX. If you missed the Texas Relay Weekend events you don't want to miss this one. If you didn't, let's run it back!

LUXE FRIDAY - Shannon Ridley's Birthday Event on Fri. June 27th from 9p - 2a, downtown at The Belmont (305 W. Sixth) - on the Rooftop. Feat. DJ Gumbo | Dress to Kill. Complimentary General Admission with RSVP to the email address below. Please include the full names & email addresses of all your guests. Visit our website for more details.

FMI: web | tel: 466.9763

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JUNE 28 | AUSTIN'S AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOK FESTIVAL
Join us for a celebration of literature! Austin's 2nd Annual AA Book Fest features a family oriented fun filled day of celebrating the joy of reading, listening, and responding. Featured authors are Sam Greenlee and Francis Ray. Greenlee, author of the 1960’s revolutionary work, The Spook Who Sat By The Door, will discuss his work and host a special screening of the 1973 cult favorite film of the same name.

Essence bestselling author, Francis Ray, author of Only You, will read from her work and be available for book signings. Noted Austin storyteller and puppeteer Debra Orr will again present a puppet show for children. In addition to used, new, and discounted books, local vendors will also be selling a wide variety of items. There will be spoken word presentations by local poets and local elementary student poets. Book lovers can even trade books with each other at the book swap.

Activities will take place inside the Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina Street in rooms 1, 2 and 3 and in the Courtyard. The African American Book Festival, June 28, 2008, a day for book lovers of all ages to come out and celebrate the joy of reading.

FMI: web | tel: 971.6832

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JUNE 28 | ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR AT LCRA
LCRA is hosting an engineering career fair. Recruiting engineers of all levels and all disciplines.

Location: 3700 Lake Austin Blvd - Hancock Bldg from 9a - 3p. Engineers can also submit their resumes by June 25 @ careers@lcra.org

FMI: web | tel: 473.4004

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JUNE 28 | 4TH ANNUAL DEBUTANTE GALA & SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT
Young Women of Destiny, Inc. & Young Men of Destiny, Inc. present the 4th Annual Debutante Gala & Scholarship Benefit, featuring Grammy nominated Gospel recording artists, TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 208 Barton Springs.

This year's theme is "Rising From Obscurity to Significance; Rebuilding the Walls of Hope" Please join us as we honor the accomplishments and achievements of our 2007-08 program participants. Tickets are $40 in advance and may be purchased via the phone number provided. Evening attire is requested. Please visit website for more details on this event and our organization.

FMI: web | tel: 775.4753

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JUNE 28 | FREE PROSTATE SCREENING - SHOW THEM YOU LOVE THEM
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Dept- Mobile Van, Seton Hospital and other partners invite you to take advantage of this opportunity for free baseline prostate screening (both digital and PSA). You will also be able to have blood pressure and blood sugar (no food 2 hours before the blood sugar screening). Saturday June 28, 2008 (8am to 4pm) at the Austin Cancer Center, 2600 MLK Avenue.

FMI: email | tel: 972.5184

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JUNE 28 | AKA GLOBAL CENTENNIAL WALK
On Saturday June 28, over 50,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha will participate in a synchronized ESP 1908 Global Centennial Walk designed to raise awareness about the importance of fitness. Linking hands and stepping off at the same time worldwide, the members will send a strong statement about the importance of Emotional, Spiritual and Physical health. The Walk is symbolic as it will represent exactly 100 years from the date the Sorority was founded.

For the June 28, 2008 Austin celebration, the public is invited to join the members of the Austin Graduate Chapter, Beta Psi Omega, for this important and symbolic Walk on Town Lake (just outside the Holiday Inn located on IH-35 north of Riverside Dr.); the walk will begin at exactly 10 a.m. so everyone is encouraged to line up early. To commemorate the Sorority's founding year, everyone will be asked to walk a symbolic 1908 steps, approximately two miles.

FMI: web | tel: 554.5454

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JUNE 28 | NATIONAL HIV AWARENESS/TESTING DAY
On Saturday - June 28, 2008 from 1 to 5pm, the Wright House Wellness Center will host the event at the Austin Community College, East-view Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Building 8000, in the Multi-Purpose Room 8500. Free & Confidential Testing Provided by Austin/Travis County Human Services Department throughout the day until 4:30 PM. Free Lunch served 1 to 2 PM. Featured Speaker Lynn Selzer of Gilead Sciences to speak at 1:30 PM. Free fun and prizes throughout the day. For additional information contact Vanessa Lazar.

FMI: web | tel: 236.8901

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JUNE 28 | ATLANTA FALCON #23 CHRIS HOUSTON FOOTBALL CAMP
Native Austinite and Atlanta Falcon Cornerback #23 Chris Houston is holding his 1st Annual Football Camp this Saturday, June 28th, at LBJ High School, located at 7309 Lazy Creek Dr. The camp is for youth ages 7-16. The camp will consist of non-contact football instruction, which will be provided by some of his Atlanta Falcon teammates, local high school staff, speed and agility professionals and Chris Houston, himself. There will be t-shirts, awards and goodie bags for each camper. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please call Larry Houston.

FMI: email | tel: 903.1451

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JUNE 28 | 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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JUNE 28 | 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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JUNE 28 | REP YO CITY SPITFEST
Make it Wet Spitfest celebrates its 4th year with its summer show, “Rep Yo City” edition. There will be 12 poets reppin’ their cities battling head to head. Special feature will be renowned international poet via Baltimore, Taalam Acey. Musical guest will be Austin’s own Blacklisted. This event will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ruta Maya, 3601 S Congress.

Discounts available online or by bringing 3 non-perishables to the door to help stomp out hunger and donate to the Capital Area Food bank. This is a high energy event so pack light. Music, spoken word, vendors, food, drinks, and you.

FMI: web | tel: 745.5589

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JUNE 28 | JAZZ GUITARTIST STANLEY JORDAN IN CONCERT
World-Class Jazz Musician Stanley Jordan performs live in concert at Trinity University, Laurie Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. The Grammy-Nominated guitar virtuoso tours in support of his latest CD release "State of Nature" Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

FMI: web | tel: 210.224.9600

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JUNE 29 | THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN MEMBERSHIP TEA
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)Austin section hosts the 25th Annual Membership Tea from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. James' Episcopal Church, Founders' Hall, 1941 Webberville Road. Please visit website for more information.

FMI: web

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JUNE 30 | 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 30 | MONDAY NIGHT BOWL OUT AT 300 AUSTIN
Join us every Monday Night at 300 Austin to experience bowling 300-Style featuring Music * Vidoes* and 52 state of the art lanes. Only $16.00 per person (plus tax) and includes shoes.

FMI: web | tel: 834.7733

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JUNE 30 | BREAST CANCER AFRICAN AMERICAN AMBASSADORS
Breast Cancer Support Organization Seeks Ambassadors Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) recently did a survey about how women living with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer seek information, support and practical help.

Some of the women who completed the survey on paper had different preferences and needs than those who took the survey online. Because they want to ensure that all voices are heard, they are looking for more women to complete the survey in writing and return it by mail using a pre-paid envelope. Please help them by acting as an "ambassador" for LBBC and let women who might be eligible know that they can contact LBBC and request a copy of the survey. All completed surveys must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2008.

FMI: web | tel: 610.645.4567

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JULY 1 | THE 4 R MOVEMENT PRAYER & PRAISE RALLY
This is the launch of a new God inspired movement - THE 4-R MOVEMENT!

Let us be resolved and committed to the youth of our city, surrounding areas and ultimately the nation! The church and community have sat back long enough and allowed MTV and BET to define the norms for our youth. As a result, teen pregnancy, abortions, sexually transmitted diseases, acts of violence, depression and suicides are rising at an alarming rate. We have allowed movies and music filled with every kind of ungodly lie from hell to be accessible to them 24/7. It is time we take action! It’s TIME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL!

We need you and your youth group to help us reclaim this generation for Christ! In order for us to effectively stand against the enemy we must UNIFY! This is about taking back a generation Satan has claimed as his. We believe this will change the future of young people in the central Texas area. The enemy has one united purpose to kill, steal and destroy our future; we cannot sit back and continue to let this happen! Our individual efforts are great but those efforts by themselves cannot compare to a unified effort to reach our youth. This is not about a particular church or person, it is all about the YOUTH of our city, state and ultimately the nation. If not now, when? If not us, who? Check out our website for more information.

FMI: web tel: 775.4753

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JULY 2 | THE SHOWCASE LIVE VOCALIST COMPETITION
12 Talented vocalists compete for a $5,000 cash prize, cruise get-a-way, and a professionally produced demo track by Music. Shows starts @ 9pm every Wednesday through July 23rd @ The Parish Room (214 6th Street between San Jacinto/Brazos). The audience will decide the winner, you will vote for your favorite 3 performances of the week!

Each act will be backed by the very talented live band 'The Foundation'. Guest performers each week include Bavu Blakes, Kydd, Black Mike, Casey McPherson of Alpha Rev, Brian Batch of Alpha Rev, Kevin Jack, Eric Levels, Joanna Daniels, and many more. If you have a love for good music, this is an event you will enjoy. All genres will be performed ranging from pop-R&B-folk-blues-soul-rock-motown-jazz-hip hop-country. 18+ are welcomed. $5 cover. Show starts @ 9 PM. YOU MUST BE ON TIME TO ENSURE THAT YOU CAN VOTE!

FMI: email | tel: 789.2484

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JULY 2 | SEX AND THE CITY WEDNESDAYS @ THE STUDIO
The Fly Society & Black Mike bring to you Sex In The City Wednesdays, a 21 & up event for the midweek party people. Come dance, drink, and lounge with your friends in a laid back setting. DJ Priddy Rickki wil be spinning Hip Hop, R&B, Neo-Soul, and Old School all night. Drink specials include $2 Cosmos, $2 Martinis, and $4 Long Islands. Ladies free before 10pm, Guys 1/2 Price before 10pm. Be sure to join our guest list by texting "Sex In The City" to 68398 from your cell phone. See you there!

FMI: email | tel: 287.1873

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JULY 2 | EXPRESSIONS OF THE MIND 5 WEEK POETRY SLAM
Austin's Top Poets/Spoken Word Artist come together for what is promised to be a memorable Poetry Slam. A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work. These performances are then judged by the audience. Everyone in the audience will get to vote on your top 3 poets of the evening! 18+ Welcomed. $5 Cover. Doors open @ 7:30 PM. **You must arrive before the slam starts in order to vote at the end** This event precedes The Showcase (The Live Vocalist Competition in which 15 singers are competiting for a $5000 prize!) which starts @ 9PM.

FMI: email | tel: 789.2484

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