[soulciti distro] for 07.17.08

JULY 17 | 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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JULY 17 | 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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JULY 18 | 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 18 | LBJ CLASS OF 1993 15-YEAR REUNION
The Lyndon B. Johnson Class of 1993 will be having its 15 year class reunion the weekend of July 18-20. Friday night's event will kick off with a Evening of Food and Fun from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am at The Archive Lounge located in Lincoln Village at 6406 IH 35 North, Suite 1600. A picnic will be held on Saturday at Webberville Park off FM-969 beginning at 12:00 pm. On Sunday, there is a church service at Turning Point Baptist Church which will be held at Barbara Jordan Elementary School at 11:00 am located on Johnny Morris. Tickets are $25 for singles and $45 for couples.

FMI: email

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JULY 18 | BOOTS VS BADGES BLOOD DRIVE
Join forces to save lives at the Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Austin Firefighters Association, Local 975 Union Hall, 7538 Cameron Road. Please sign up and give blood. Your precious contribution may just SAVE A LIFE!!

FMI: web | tel: 974.5948

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JULY 18 | SAN ANTONIO'S 1ST ANNUAL GOSPEL FEST 2008
This show promises to bring you a Gospel beat to move your feet. Performers include Lee Williams and the Spiritual Q C's, The Gospel Jubilees, The Lackland AFB Youth Choir, and Cristal Smith. The fest will be held at the Municipal Auditorium, Downtown San Antonio. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m.

FMI: web | tel: 210.872.2261

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JULY 18 | KINGDOM IMPACT
You're invited to join guest speaker Dr. Bishop Bill Hamon as he teaches us how to be transformed today for tomorrow. Also speaking, is Apostle Mickey Freed, an anointed marketplace minister and author, as well as Prophetess Sandie Freed, a dynamic speaker and author. Please join us Fri. July 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sat. July 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Promise Land Church located at 1504 E. 51st Street. Register today to receive an early registration discount!

FMI: web | tel: 451.8260

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JULY 19 | YOU GOT GAME. BUT CAN YOU SANG?
coming to the july episode of gametime - we’re bringing in paul adams and his karaoke machine! so if you are still hot with american idol because you didnt get picked when they held auditions in austin - this saturday at gametime will be your time to shine! if you ever uttered the words - mama i wanna sang! - paul has over 100,000 songs for you to choose from. if he aint got it - you dont need to sing it!

musical chairs will be back in the house again - $50 to the grand champion (congratulations to shrelle - june’s kang of musical chairs!) at the end of the night. the outlaw from tickfaw will once again be your host for the night - back by very popular demand. all of the fun and games you like - plus - we’ve got a 5 foot giant jenga this time.

and did we mention - the good folks over at texas sport cuts - austin’s newest barbershop (open 7 days a week!) - is sponsoring gametime and they are buying out the bar?? that’s right - F-R-E-E likka! stay tuned this fri and we’ll tell you how you can get your free dranky drank on!

FMI: web | tel: 762.2100

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JULY 19 | ORANGE AND WHITE FOOTBALL CAMP
Limas Sweed (Pittsburgh Steelers), Michael Griffin (Tennessee Titans) and Marcus Griffin (Minnesota Vikings) and NFL friends will host their first annual Orange and White Football camp on July 19, 2008 at Reagan High School in Austin, Texas. The Orange and White Football Camp provides boys and girls, 8-17, a chance to be coached by the best the NFL has to offer.

In addition to the NFL players, high school, middle school and youth program coaches will also be present. Campers will receive proper supervision, small group instruction and maximum repetition. The camp begins at 10am and ends at 4:30pm and emphasizes fundamentals, form, technique and different aspects of each position and promotes sportsmanship.

At the end of the day, campers will participate in brief talks with players on key issues facing youth today. The “player talks” follow and open forum format, allowing for questions, group discussion and the opportunity to share personal experiences.

FMI: web

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JULY 19 | BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR ESTHER C. ALEXANDER
Join Mitchie's Gallery as we welcome Esther C. Alexander, author of "Faces & Voices". Ms. Alexander will sign and discuss her first book. Come show your support for this local author from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Refreshments available.

FMI: web | tel: 323.6901

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JULY 19 | MONTHLY TEMPS DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL
Temps Defensive Driving School will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at Mitchie's Gallery. The cost of the class is $25 (cash only). Save 10% on your car insurance and ticket dismissal. Please bring traffic ticket with you.

FMI: web | tel: 459.9762

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JULY 19 | 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

[submitted by j. adejumo]
JULY 19 | 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 19 | WOMEN'S HEALTH, MOTIVATION, AND EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
The Fourth Annual Women’s Health, Motivation, and Empowerment Conference is geared toward women and girls of all ages. The conference focuses on six different categories to encourage women to enhance their personal and professional development: education, health, career development, inspiration/motivation, relationships, and teen issues. Keynote speaker is Dr. Avis Rupert of North Lake Community College in Irving, TX. This free event will be held at Austin Community College Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Room 8500, from 8am-2pm. Free childcare is provided. The Mobile Go Center will also be there for college planning.

FMI: web | tel: 223.5186

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JULY 19 | MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT HEALTH FAIR
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services – Quality of Life Program and Freedom Home Baptist Church will have free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and pregnancy. Snacks, Entertainment, and Prizes will also be provided. This event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 3405 Oak Springs Drive.

FMI: email | tel: 972.5184

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JULY 19 | MID-SUMMER NITE COMEDY FESTIVAL IN SAN ANTONIO
Please join us for the Mid-Summer Nite Comedy Festival at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio, TX. Featured artists include George Willborn from the Michael Baisdon show, Damon Williams host of Kings of Comedy, Dennis Gaxiola from the Latin Kings of Comedy, and Walter Campbell, South Texas' funniest man. Showtime is 7pm. Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations.

FMI: web | tel: 210.725.9432

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JULY 19 | AN ORIGINAL PLAY "CAUGHT N CANDY"
Come out and enjoy the original Black gospel play, “Caught n Candy” at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center, 3601 South W. S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance starting at 7:30 p.m.

This play written and directed by Bobby McMorris, explores the parallelism of being “Caught n Candy” for the wealthy business owner, Samuel Buggs, who must control his desire for the “sweet” Candy and for all of us who must deny the pursuit of desires which can become “sticky”. VIP tickets are $30 and include several food options and center stage seating. Group and general admission tickets are $20. Opportunities for sponsorship, advertisements, and vendors are available.

FMI: web | tel: 254.371.4696

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JULY 19 | SQUARE-TOES & STILLETTOS @ ONYX BAR & LOUNGE
Swag School is now in session! This Saturday, come out to Onyx Bar & Lounge in your square-toe shoes and Stilletto heels! Doors open at 10pm. Ladies free until midnight, Guys free before 11pm. Drink specials all night. DJ DOntizl will be in the mix playing your favorite Hip-Hop, RnB, Old School, Neo Soul & more. :Dress Code: Prepare for the Paparazzi! We reserve the right to be selective. When in doubt, dress up-not down.

FMI: web | tel: 287.1873

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JULY 19 | FASTING AND SUPPLICATION - GROWING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Greater Calvary Bible Church presents a Prayer Ministry Workshop on Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:30 am - 9:30 am. The $7 registration fee includes a take home material packet, the presentation and breakfast.

FMI: email | tel: 990.7395

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JULY 20 | HOLY CROSS BONE MARROW, ORGAN DONOR AND BLOOD DONOR DRIVE
African Americans comprise half of the waiting list for organ donors, bone marrow donors and blood donors. We are also the most likely to die before we receive a transplant. Please, give the gift of life. Holy Cross Catholic Church will have their organ donor registry drive, bone marrow drive, and blood drive at 1610 East 11th Street on July 20th at noon.

FMI: email

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JULY 21 | 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 21 | 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 21 | 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 22 | THE ARCHIVE LOUNGE BRINGS YOU CONTINUES JAZZ
Join "The Makalani Movement" from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the Archive Lounge. Enjoy soothing yet uplifting selections of Jazz, Nu-Jazz, and Neo Soul. $10 cover. Come early, stay late, eat and be merry.

FMI: web | tel: 736.6121

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JULY 23| 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 23 | 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 23 | 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

[submitted by b. carter]