Da Greasy Guide: Chocolate City

What's happening in the DC/Maryland Area.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Coral Sessions

Coral Sessions
@ Cafe Japone
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
9PM


Texture DJs present Cynan Houghton & sean Quinn

From sophisticated nujazz like a midnight martini, to a deep house groove like silk on bare skin; from downtempo beach rays to a block rockin' bhangra beat, DC's Texture DJs mix music from around the world on a mission to pour the most beautiful beats into your glass and make your night come alive!

with

Sean Quinn


Venue Name: Cafe Japone
Location: 2032 P St, NW
Admission Cost: No Cover

The Washington Blogger Meetup Group

The Washington Blogger Meetup Group

A group of DC-area based blog writers, readers, and retired bloggers of all stripes.

The Washington Weblogger November Meetup
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 7:00PM

See the full event details, including location, at http://blog.meetup.com/99/events/4785814/.

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Kanye Lawsuit

Chicago producer Eric "E-Smoove" Miller and his Focus Music Group label
have filed a 10-million-dollar countersuit against Kanye West. The suit
is regarding tracks KanYe allegedly produced before he was 18. In
August, Kanye filed his lawsuit, claiming Miller and Focus forged his
signature during an attempt to sell the tracks. Miller -- who alleges
Kanye worked as an associate producer with Focus, recorded the tracks
after his 18th birthday and signed their rights away to F-M-G –and is
suing for the right to use the beats, in addition to monetary damages.

Usher Gift Cards for Christmas


Two new Visa Gift cards available exclusively at SunTrust. The new Usher In the Mix and Truth Tour Visa Gift cards are prepaid debit cards that can be used anywhere in the United States where Visa debit cards are accepted. Featuring images of the Grammy-award winning artist in conjunction with the national release of Lions Gate Films "In the Mix" on November 23, 2005, and the Truth Tour DVD released nationally November 8, the cards can be ordered online at http://www.suntrust.com/usher or by calling SunTrust Gift Card Customer Service at 1-800-318-0210. Denominations are available in whole dollar increments from $25 up to $500, and each card is personalized with the cardholder's name embossed right on the card. a portion of the card's proceedswill benefit Usher's New Look Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization aimed at giving aspiring yet disadvantaged youth a new outlook on life through education and real world experiences. To learn more about Usher's New Look Foundation visit, http://www.ushersnewlook.org

Open Table Thursdays

Open Table Thursdays

Once again this Thursday Nov 10. 2005, Phase One Entertainment brings you "Open Table Thursdays" now in conjuction with Mega Moves Entertainment who recently signed HU's beloved DJ Premonition and DJ Anonymous.

To say Thank You for all your continued support This Thursday will be FREE for EVERYONE!!
Only Requirment : 2 drink minium excluding water... Can you handle that?
We think you can!!
So come thru this Thursday for a night of fun; food and most of all GOOD MUSIC!!
We feature 4 of the hottest DJs each and every Thursday
Performing LIVE is "Articulate"
FREE ALL NIGHT LONG!!

18 to move; 21 to cruise

Doors Open at 9pm

Held Exclusively @ The Island Cafe- 829 Upshur St NW (corner of Georgia Ave NW and Uphur St...mins away from the Howard University campus)

For more Info: email info@enterphaseone.com or call 202-345-0058

"Open Table Thursdays"- The Official Thursday Night Lounge
Phase One Entertaiment..
One Name, One Sound, One Movement... Lets' get it ON

Kirk Franklin is a Blogger

As he continues work on his upcoming summer new release, platinum-selling Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has added yet another duty to his already full plate of activities: blogging. The latest phenomenon to sweep the online world, blogging has quickly become one of the most popular ways to communicate thoughts, ideas and experiences with the worldwide audience that the internet provides. Franklin plans to use his blog, located at his website www.KirkFranklin.us, to communicate with his fans

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Quote: Enrique Iglesias

"The next product I'm gonna put my name on is extra-small condoms," he deadpans, mock-seriously. "I can never find extra-small condoms, and I know it's really embarrassing for people -- you know, from experience. Hopefully people won't be ashamed when I step forward."

Vote or Die under investigation



The National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC) has filed a formal complaint against Sean “Diddy” Combs with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) claiming the mogul’s support of John Kerry for President may have violated the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Peter Flaherty, President of The NLPC, references two rallies staged by Diddy and his non-profit group Citizen Change where such partisan politics took place, including an Oct. 26, 2004 event in Detroit during which Leonardo DiCaprio and Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick urged the crowd to vote for Kerry.

The Complaint states that Citizen Change’s address was listed as the same as Diddy’s business address and alleges that Diddy could have used his company’s corporate funds to illegally support Citizen Change’s activities.

The NLPC wants the FEC to find out if Diddy used his Vote or Die campaign to advance “commercial activity, namely Combs' line of clothing and/or his clothing company.”

Desperate Actor, Page Kennedy Fired!


You all know him as the lovable guy in the basement on the hit series "Desperate Housewives." But homeboy was doing something he shouldn't have been doing and was fired from the show. Was he touch some white booty? Or probably just to maky blacks on this lilly white of a show. His role is currently being recasted. Be strong black man you can always join the cast of The Wire if HBO ever decided to bring it back.

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

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Monday, November 07, 2005

Did you miss the Boondocks?

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Boondocks Premieres on the Cartoon Network


TUNEIN: Sunday, November 6 11pm

Boondocks Premieres on the Cartoon Network
Adult Swim Schedule

The Boondocks: Animated series

Aaron McGruder's comic strip about two brothers, 10 year-old Huey
and 8-year-old Riley Freeman, centers on their being moved out of
Chicago's South Side and into the bucolic suburban setting of
Woodcrest -- "The Boondocks" -- with their cantankerous "Granddad,"
Robert Freeman.

The strip, and now the series, sets up a world where old and new
schools collide, white and black perspectives clash, and race and
class are never out of mind. But lost in the din of McGruder's
politics and fierce skewering of black and white pop and political
figures is a touching coming-of-age story with enough warmth to
melt many of the sharp -- and hilarious -- edges.

Right out of the gate, "The Boondocks" is a water-cooler series that
lives up to the hype. It is funny, fearless and continues the vibe of
the strip -- Huey forever let down by the antics of his black
brethren, the president and white people in general, and Riley,
mostly the opposite, an 8-year-old with less of a furrowed-brow,
worry-about-the-world outlook than his brother.

Be forewarned, this show is not for those that get easily offended.
It takes potshots at everyone and Richard Pryor-type humor and
language though out.


Voice Talent:

Regina King- Huey and Riley Freeman
John Witherspoon - Granddad


Boondock-Related Sites
http://news.yahoo.com/comics/boondocks
http://www.ucomics.com/boondocks/
http://www.boondocks.net
http://www.livejournal.com/community/boondocks_comic/

Red Maple


Sunday November 6, 2005, Hypnotik Entertainment along with Lucid Promotions invite you to INDULGE at the very exclusive Red Maple in Baltimore. Join us as we re-introduce Baltimore's premier venue to the area's grown and sexiest clientele. Arrive early to receive Discounted Admission, $5 Martinis, $6 Hennesy and Complimentary HQ. Explore B'more's best kept secret...

Starbucks is the DEVIL!


We knew it! Starbucks is like crack and a cool website, The Energy Fiend , has come up with a calculator that will tell you how much Starbucks you have to drink before you DIE!


(via BoingBoing)

Saturday, November 05, 2005

TOUCH TONIGHT!


Saturday November 05, 2005, Hypnotik Entertainment and The Usual Suspectz welcomes you to "TOUCH" this and Every Saturday @ Republic Gardens. This week's feel good amenities include: Listening Set for the Get Rich or Die Tryin Soundtrack w/ a LIVE Broadcast from WPGC 95.5. Don't forget the Free Buffet Courtesy of Catfish Fridays, Free Passes, Drink Specials, Valet Parking. Don't miss the 2 for 1 Rail Drinks and 1/2 price Martinis till 11p.m. Doors open at 9pm.. Go ahead "Touch" you know you want to...