[soulciti distro] for 07.11.08

JULY 11 | 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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JULY 11 | FREEDOM SUMMER: HIPHOP FOR JUSTICE CONCERT
The Austin chapter of the National HipHop Political Convention, Poder and the ACLU Central Texas Chapter will host “The Freedom Summer:” A HipHop for Justice Concert at the Historic Victory Grill, 1104 East 11th Street. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The Freedom Summer Concert brings together some of the Austin’s’ finest HipHop artists, social justice organizations, and activists to entertain, educate and organize members of the community around issues concerning police misconduct, racial profiling and the impact of the war on drugs. 7-9pm: Open mic, poetry and spoken word from The Young Scholars For Justice 10-2am: HipHop Acts/Know Your Rights trainings. $5 donation requested. All proceeds will be go towards scholarships for young people to attend the National HipHop Political Conference August 1-3 in Las Vegas.

FMI: website

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JULY 11 | MB2B HOTTER N JULY BASKETBALL CAMP
Mentoring Brother 2 Brother, Inc. will host its 7th Annual Hotter N July Basketball Camp July 7-11, 2008 at the Beckley-Saner Recreation Center, 114 West Hobson Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75224. Early Bird Registration is $125 through June 1st. General Registration is $150 June 2nd - June 21st. This camp will be limited to the first 100 enrolled participants. Please visit website for more details.

FMI: web | tel: 817.466.1456

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JULY 11 | 2ND ANNUAL NFL BACK 2 CAMP EXCLUSIVE
If you came to the NFL Back 2 Camp Exclusive last year, you already know this will be an event to remember! The event is hosted by former Texas Longhorns Roy Williams- Detroit Lions; BJ Johnson- Ex Denver Bronco and Sloan Thomas- Ex Houston Texans.

Confirmed NFL guests are:
Michael Huff- Oakland Raiders
Chris Simms- Tampa Bay Bucs
Bo Scaife- Tennessee Titans
Michael Griffin- Tennessee Titans
Jonathan Scott- Detroit Lions
Nathan Vasher- Chicago Bears
Derrick Johnson- Kansas City Chiefs
Kasey Studdard- Houston Texans
Trent Shelton - Indianapolis COlts
Martellus Bennett - Dallas Cowboys

Come dressed to impress! We will have drink specials all night.Ladies Free b4 10:30pm, and guys 1/2 price before 10:30pm. DJ Dontizl will be in the mix. This event will be held Sky Lounge 416 Congress Avenue from 9pm - 2am.

FMI: tel: 287.1873

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JULY 12 | ENTREPRENEURS - LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO START AND KEEP A BOOMING BUSINESS
Come join Mitchie's Gallery Capital City Chamber of Commerce and soulciti as we welcome entrepreneur and author Jerome Love to Austin. Find out Jerome went from being $100,000 in the hole to building a million dollar enterprise before the age of 30!

Attendees will learn the 3 basic principles that will lead to success and a peak performing organization; how to create a money machine that keeps money flowing - even when you stop working; and how to create a sales pitch that will have consumers begging to do business with you.

Join us on Saturday, July 12 from 3-4:30 at Mitchie's Gallery. Jerome will also be signing copies of his newest book - 'Get Up, Get Out, & Get Something'. Complimentary food and drink will be provided courtesy of the Capital City AA Chamber of Commerce.

Click on the web link below to hear a special message from Jerome!

FMI: web | tel: 323.6901

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JULY 12 | 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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JULY 12 | BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR SHAMETRA MCGREGOR
Join Mitchie's Gallery as we welcome Shametra McGregor, author of "Chronicles of a Mended Heart." Ms. McGregor will sign and discuss her first book. Come show your support for this local author from 6:30-8:30p. Refreshments available.

FMI: website | tel: 323.6901

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JULY 12 | MONTHLY URBAN POETRY READING
Join Mitchie's Gallery for our FREE monthly poetry reading with featured poets and always open mic from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Mitchie's Gallery located at 6406 North IH 35 Ste. 2800. Refreshments will be available.

FMI: website | tel: 844.5491

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JULY 12 | THE ARCHIVE LOUNGE PRESENTS THE ULTIMATE 70S PARTY!
This Saturday night - The Archive Lounge presents The Ultimate 70s Party in celebration of all July Birthdays! NO COVER for anyone decked out in 70s attire! Come groove with us from 7p-2a on Saturday, July 12th at The Archive Lounge. $5 cover - 25 + to get in - and dress to impress! We are located in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center across from Gold's Gym. Dining available nightly. Visit our website for details.

FMI: web | tel: 452.1114

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JULY 12 | OPENING RECEPTION AND EXHIBITION OF US
Please join DiverseArts from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, for the opening reception and exhibition of US for a chance to view this exciting new project and meet the artist, Ricardo Acevedo. US is a a photo-documentary chronicling the changing face of Austin and America in the context of the 2008 election year. The reception will take place at New East Arts Gallery, 1601 East 5th Street, Suite 106.

FMI: web | tel: 477.9438

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JULY 12 | 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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JULY 13 | OVERNIGHT CASINO TRIP
Please join Tours By Design for a fun filled overnight trip to Marksville, La playing and staying at the Paragon Casino Hotel and Resort. Leaving from the Walmart @ North IH-35 and Norwood Drive on Sunday July 13th at 7:30am and returning on July 14th on Monday night. Price is $60.00 to include motor coach transportation, hotel room,luggage handling at the hotel and the hotel tax. All seats must be pre-paid to be due by July 5th. Perks you will recieve are $20.00 of game play and a $10.00 food coupon. Please contact Cheryl Parks for additional information.

FMI: web | tel: 696.3463

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JULY 13 | MEN OF POWER BOOK CLUB - MONTHLY BOOK DISCUSSION
Join host Robert Baugh of the Men of Power Book Club from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm for monthly discussion on books that unity the community. July's book reading is "The Mis-Education of the Negro" by renowned author Carter G. Wilson. This event is free and open to the public. Warning you will get infused by power and knowledge.

FMI: web | tel: 680.9751

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JULY 14 | 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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JULY 14 | 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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JULY 14 | BLUE MONDAYS AT THE ARCHIVE LOUNGE
It's new, it's exciting, it's just for you. The Archive Lounge brings you Blue Monday with Blues being played and/or performed live EVERY Monday. Bands will perform from 8pm to close. $5 Cover on Mondays after 8pm when live bands are performing. Check Events @ our website for scheduled performances.

FMI: web | tel: 452.1114

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JULY 14 | ACC SUMMER YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Austin Community College is hosting a free Youth Leadership Institute for girls in grades 6-12 in collaboration with the African American Women & Girls Coalition from 8:30am-noon, July 14-18, at the Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road. Space is limited so hurry and register online. The Institute will include interactive workshops, engaging speakers, career & education exploration, ACC Fair & campus tour, and group projects.

FMI: web | tel: 223.7959

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JULY 16 | TAX MATTERS FOR ENTREPRENEURS
Join the Capital City Chamber for our July Quarterly Membership Luncheon "Tax Matters for Entrepreneurs" from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street. Former IRS Auditor Mario Rodriguez will teach participants about filing out taxes for the self-employed, establishing an Employer Identification Number (EIN), filing taxes for a small business, determining what qualifies for a business tax deduction, and establishing business income. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for future members. Please RSVP.

FMI: web | tel: 459.1181 x202

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JULY 16 | 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 16 | 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 16 | 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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