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WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER
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 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY! Black History Month: "A rememberance of important people and events in the history of African Americans"
(1976 - Present) February is the month to celebrate Black History! We hope you take this time out to reflect on all the
many accomplishments
achieved by African Americans and challenge yourself and others to learn more about Black
History.
To learn more about Black History Month, visit www.history.com/minisites/blackhistory.
Updates Galore! Speaking of accomplishments, be sure to check out those
of a few local Black entrepreneurs right here in the Twin Cities.
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 Valentines Day Event
& DJ Dell Dilla B-Day Bash!
Friday, February 13th @ Baggan's Lounge & Restaurant
21+ | Dress Code is Casual but Clean!
$10 for Couples
Doors open @ 9pm
Ladies FREE til' 10:30pm
Food & Drink Specials: $2 Domestics, 2-4-1's on Well Drinks, 1/2 Off Appetizers til' 12am!
Bottle Service/VIP & Birthday Celebration Reservations Available
FREE PARKING! (Avoid the Downtown Headache)
Baggan's (Old Sharx) is located at 3720 E River Rd, Fridley
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 COMMUNITY NEWS: RUNNING START PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR YOUNG WOMAN'S POLITICAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Running Start is accepting applications for their 2009 Young Woman's Political Leadership Retreat. Please share with teachers and encourage any high school girls you know to apply!
WHAT: Running Start encourages high school girls from across the country to channel their leadership into politics. Participants will meet extraordinary women leaders of diverse backgrounds and learn the importance of having more women in political leadership and running for office. EVEN if the girls are not interested in politics, this is a great program way for them to build self-esteem, practice public speaking and learn to collaborate with other young women.
WHO: Open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school
WHERE: American University, Washington D.C.
WHEN: July 15-19, 2009 (no applications will be accepted after February 16, 2009)
COST: The program is entirely FREE of charge, and travel scholarships are available.
APPLY ONLINE: http://www.runningstartonline.org/leadership-program/index.php |
 VALENTINES DAY @ SOLERA
Saturday, February 14th @ Solera
900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
3rd Floor Catalonia Room
Featuring Live Jazz Performances by Dennis W. Spears &
Jamecia Bennett
Enjoy: 8 course Tapas tasting menu plus desert
One complimentary glass of Cava (per person)
Cocktails at 6:30pm | Dinner (one seating) promptly at 7:30pm
Cost: $65.00 per person
For more information: Call 612.338.0062 or visit online at www.Solera-Events.com.
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LOCAL MUSIC NEWS: M-DUB (EASY MONEY ENT) RELEASES FIRST PROMO ALBUM TITLED "SELF MOTIVATED"
Minneapolis-based hip-hop label, Easy Money Entertainment announced the
release of its first album from their soloist artist M-Dub.
M-Dub and the Easy Money family have been working hard, and the name of
their first promotional album says it all: "Self Motivated".
"Basically, this is something we want to show others that we can do all
this ourselves," says Dan Ominde, Easy Money's Manager. "We don't want
help from any major labels. We don't need it."
The seven-song promo - a precursor to M-Dub's full-length album "The
World Is Listening," which will be released sometime next year - shows
that mainstream-quality hip-hop can be made without the financial
backing of a major label.
Recorded by Sota Entertainment and engineered by Chris Chin Ho in the
Minnesota-based; Sonic Works Studio, "Self Motivated" features seven
diverse tracks giving listeners a taste of what's to come from M-Dub on
the following projects. Some of the tracks featured on the "Self
Motivated" album are "Dub's Here", "Dream Catcher", "Show Off" and
"Self Motivated".
CLICK HERE to read the full story.
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DAVID BANNER BOWLING BASH
W/ THE B96 CREW! (B RIGHT, PETER PARKER, & ZANNIE K)
Sunday, February 15th
All Proceeds go to Heal The Hood & Praxis Education Project
Registration from 10:00am to 1:00pm
*or until sold out- limited bowling available*
Bowling 10:30am to 4pm
All ages bowling event
MUST have a team of 5 people
No pre-registration | Registration begins at 10:00am - first come, first serve
TEAMS BOWLING FROM 10:30am to 4pm for those that are registered. All bowlers get to meet David Banner.
$25 per person includes 2 games of bowling, shoes and meet & greet with David Banner. Cameras are allowed.
$5 Raffle Tickets available to win the chance to bowl one on one with David Banner.
$10 to enter if not bowling
All further questions can be directed to JD Style Group at 612.770.4575 or online at www.JDStyleGroup.com.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: NEW ONLINE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES THE SUCCESS OF THE CITIES' MOST ELITE ENTREPRENEURS
The on-line magazine that quietly opened on August 15th, 2008 quickly
creating a buzz within on-line communities and receiving more than
2,500 hits in its first 30 days has officially launched. Founded by
local writer and entrepreneur, DeSeandra Sheppheard, DeuceCitySwag.com
is an on-line magazine that focuses on the success, wealth, affluence
and greatness of the Twin Cities' elite entrepreneurs. While
celebrating success, the magazine offers the urban society edifying
entertainment as well as health, fitness and educational advice,
interviews, local fashion, music, reviews and more.
By partnering with various entrepreneurial entities such as inBox Magazine & DvD and MaXXposure Marketing Group, DeuceCitySwag.com
intends to celebrate, expose and inspire success, wealth, affluence and
greatness throughout the urban communities. Owned and run by
entrepreneurs, DeuceCitySwag.com is more than a magazine, it's a tool
for any young person interested in pursuing success.
"DeuceCitySwag.com
celebrates the success of individuals and entities while inspiring
others to follow their dreams and accomplish their goals."
-DeSeandra
Sheppheard, Executive Editor, DeuceCitySwag.com
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 VIBIN' EXPOSED OPEN MIC!
The Midwest Talent Explosion
EACH & EVERY Monday Night @ Axis Nightclub!
Music by DJ Enferno
18+ (W/Proper ID)
NO DRESS CODE ENFORCED!
Open Mic sign-up @ 9:30PM but get there early (9:15) because the list fills up fast!
$5 for performers
$7 for supporters
FEATURE ARTISTS THIS MONDAY:
Margeaux - www.thetconetwork.com/profile/Margeaux
Book Money - www.thetconetwork.com/profile/BookMoney
HIP-HOP, R&B, SPOKEN WORD, DANCERS, COMEDIANS, ALL TALENT WELCOME!
Every week a new artist is featured on www.MidwestLeak.com & every month an artist is picked to feature in the official Leak Magazine!
COME SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS!
For more info or to be considered for a feature spot, join the TCONetwork at www.TheTCONetwork.com.
*Only artists who are a member of the Twin Cities Online Network can be featured artists.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: SCHEME TEAM (ST. PAUL, MN) LAUNCHES NEW BLOGSITE
Local entertainment and media group, Scheme Team, recently
launched a new blogsite featuring the latest in entertainment, fashion,
music, & more. If you like to stay updated on everything from the
hottest kicks to local events, check out the new site and add it to
your bookmarks.
Members of the Scheme Team are Tek, BDF, Vic, Steve, Kellen, Phil, and Will.
To visit the new blogsite, visit schemeteam.blogspot.com.
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 GLAMOROUS LIFE, LLC PRESENTS THE GAME ROOM FRIDAY, FEB. 20TH
If you haven't been to the Game Room yet, you're definitely missing
out!
Glamorous Life, LLC presents the only 21+ alternative night for
gamers once a month in the ballroom of Trocaderos Nightclub.
The Game Room features various games from old school to new school such as Super
Mario Brothers, Jenga, & Wii. Guests can also get involved in an
old fashioned game of Twister, musical chairs, or the Limbo. For the
house music lovers, you may even have the chance to compete in a good
ol' pecolator contest. Yes! "It's Time For The Percolator!" So if
you're tired of the same ol' club scene and dare to try something
different, try the Game Room. Enjoy good food, good music, and good
company.
The next Game Room event will be held Friday, February 20th. Trocaderos is located at 107 3rd Avenue, Mpls. Doors open at 8pm, Cover is $7 (includes FREE buffet).
For more info, visit www.GlamorousLifeLLC.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS: LOCAL YOUTH FORM "HOOD NERD" MOVEMENT
Yes you read it right! Hood Nerds!
The "Hood Nerd Movement" was founded by 3 teenage friends who share the same passion for
fashion, music and dance. But that is not the only thing they have in common. Living in the inner city and facing life issues that are not always pleasant for them they wanted change!
The girls have supported each other through thick and thin and decided they wanted to build something together. Together they created the name, asked their Mom's for help designed their mission statement and proceeded to market themselves whenever they walked out the door.
You won't miss them at local community events, the mall or even just a simple bus ride. Their signature "Cereal Box" backpacks, vibrant bandanas, ensembles of bright outlandish colors and of course the many styles of glasses with no lenses has gained attention online and in the streets.
Mission: To gain Hood Nerd Members to impact positive change in communities all over the world through, dance, fashion and Music, to prove to the media and social standards set for youth that WE "United" can be smart, get good grades , wear the hottest swag That we earned, never go to jail, serve our community, continue on to college and still live in the HOOD of OUR Communities!
- Nikki McComb of Hood Nerds Youth, Inc./The One Marketing Group
To learn more about the Hood Nerd Movement and support fundraising efforts, visit their official website at www.HoodNerds.com or contact Nikki McComb at youthspeak@hoodnerds.com.
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DJ SNUGGLES 21ST BIG BANG BIRTHDAY BASH!
1st Avenue Nightclub/7th Street Entry, 701 First Ave N
Friday, February 27, 2009
Hosted by Peter Parker of B96
Featuring performances by Muja Messiah, Immortal, St. Paul Slim, Trama, Kanser, Roc Da' Situation, & Kristoff Kane
Music by DJ Advance &
DJ MV
Black, Grey, & White Attire ONLY!
Tickets are $6 in advance | $8 at the door | Doors open at 9pm
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FEATURED ON THE TCONETWORK: YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE CHRIS BROWN VS. RIHANNA SITUATION
Sunday, February 8th, R&B singer Chris Brown was booked on felony
charges for making criminal threats against girlfriend Rihanna. Rihanna was reportedly hospitalized for for a bloody lip, bruises, and major swelling to both sides of her face during an alleged domestic dispute involving Chris Brown after a pre-Grammy
party for Clive Davis.
What are your thoughts on the situation and do you think the media is blowing this whole thing out of proportion?
CLICK HERE to join the discussion.
The Twin Cities Online Network (TCONetwork) is an online social networking community exposing the latest in urban news, entertainment, fashion, and more local & National!
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