OUTSTAGN/SPOT BITZ

Thursday, November 21, 2019

OS 18: OUT ON THE TOWN REWINDERZ VERSION

HEY OUTSTAGRS!

ITS THAT TIME!!

TIME TO GET TOWNED!!!

The solo calendar of Inky Chris is for sale NOW! The cost $20 (with discount plus shipping OR TWO FOR $10 if you purchase his looks in the OBSDN 2020 Calendar SEE BELOW) ) If you want to get on board for one, just email to snaphoney2011@gmail.com and an invoice will be sent to you. Or you can Paypal to www.paypal.me/Maatology (Be sure to note INKY CHRIS CALENDAR when doing the paypal me option ) LIMITED TIME ONLY.

Parts of the proceeds will go Jessie B's Academy for Preschoolers in St Louis. YOU CAN GO TO OUR SHOPIFY LINK TO PRE ORDER AT https://maatology-productions.myshopify.com/

or clock on the link on the right hand side of this blog.

Now lets get town!

WE ARE TAKING A BYE WEEK AD TO HOLD YOU OVER WE ARE POSTING LINKS TO SOME EVENTS THAT WERE DONE AROUND THIS TIME IN OUR NEARLY 15 YEAR BLOG:

IN 2005:

I went to Marla Gibbs' jazz CD listening party that was held at The Formula and had a chance to mingle and interview Ms. Gibbs who looked stunning in a dark blue pants suit. I first ran into Monica Tyson, who was over this event, to lead me to Ms. Gibbs so I could chat with her about her newfound career. So Monica lead me to her who was signing autographs of her CD, "It's Never Too Late." She stood up (She's tall--about 5' 10) and I shook her hand. It hit me then that I was about to talk to a living Tv legend. I was truly excited talking to Ms. Gibbs. So, when I asked my first question to her, I fumbled her Cd title. I said, "So, what made you decide to release your first CD, "It's About Time." YIPES! DOH! I felt so embarrassed and thought she was going to go into diva mode, but she was gracious and treated it like a comedy bit. She grabbed my forearm and said, "No, it's called, "It's Never Too Late, but, believe me, it is about time."

In 2007:

I attended the monthly Cafe Soul open mic event at Lucas House. Pictured are former host Coco Soul and Cafe Soul regular CJ Conrod and Silky Sol the Red Afro Queen.

Check out the action of who performed and who attended at:

http://maatspear.blogspot.com/2007/11/out-298-cafe-soul-at-lucas-house-nov-23.html

In 2009:

BUD LIGHT presents THE FOXXHOLE RADIO SHOW @EXO

The popular podcast Foxxhole visited St Louis at the now defubnct Exo Nightclub.

The Foxxhole personalities: (FROM LEFT) Claudia Jordan, TDP, Speedy, Poetess, Lewis Dix and Johnny Mack.

To see all the action go to

http://maatology.blogspot.com/2009/11/out-on-town-727-bud-light-presents.html

In 2011:

The blog started to get more into being an entertainment newsletter from a Midwest ILLI MO perspective. This particular one we talked about when then President Barack Obama turned the White House, country and the St Louis filmed reality show Welcome To Sweetie Pies was given a second season.

Check out those stories and what other events were happening during this time at

http://maatology.blogspot.com/2011/11/out-1079-illi-mo-arts-and-ent-bitz-nov.html

In 2013:

The First Lady Michelle Obama, made an appearance on

BET's 106 & Park" program that aired Tuesday, talking

about her push for young people to commit to learning so

they can get into college and better their futures. Locally The St. Louis Cardinals have

traded former World Series MVP David Freese to the Los Angeles Angels.

Check out these stories and other events that were happening during this time at

https://outstagin.blogspot.com/2013/11/os-112-stage-bitz-nov-22-28.html

In 2015:

The blog turned 10! And we posted about GQ’s Man Of The Year coverguy was President Barack Obama. As the POTUS began his last full year in office, he discussed everything from his daughters’ waning interest in their old man to his full support if his wife becomes a highly paid media mogul

after he leaves office. Locally, The St. Louis Zoo has agreed to buy the animal park Grant’s Farm.

To see more of these stoies and events happening at this time go to

https://outstagin.blogspot.com/2015/11/out-233-spot-bitz-nov-20-26.html

In 2017:

We recapped our special countdown of a particular entertainment class. This time it was Top Black Groups of All Time. The top choice was The Temptations.

To see all our choices go to https://outstagin.blogspot.com/2017/11/out-334-50-greatest-black-music-groups.html

And now in 2019 we are about to recap the 50 Most Influential Black TV Shows of All time. That blog will be posted MONDAY, NOV 25 just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

OS 17: OUT ON THE TOWN

HEY OUTSTAGRS!

ITS THAT TIME!!

TIME TO GET TOWNED!!!

Also, be on the lookout for the 2020 OBSDN Men of Color Calendar where 12 guys from across the country in various fields pose in black white pic collages consisting of tasteful artistic body poses , undergear and fashion styles. The street date is set for late November is set for pre Thanksgiving and it will also be $20 (plus shipping). Parts of the proceeds will go Jessie B's Academy for Preschoolers in St Louis. YOU CAN GO TO OUR SHOPIFY LINK TO PRE ORDER AT https://maatology-productions.myshopify.com/

or clock on the link on the right hand side of this blog.

Now lets get town!

YOURS TRULY at Fashion Anarchy's Competition at The Last Hotel rocking a sideways bowtie.

The logo of the event.

Last Saturday, I checked out Brainchild's fashion competition Fashion Anarchy: The Final Evvnt at The Last Hotel in downtown St Louis. When I arrived, I saw that everyone was sin the lobby and discovered that the event was going to be in the lobby. So when I checked in for my VIP badge, I walked around and saw the crowd of people schmoozing as the competitors for a residency at St Louis Fashion Fund.

The competitors were those who advanced in a Garment District competition in May where they had to create a themed look that reflects the St Louis Garment District.

The competitors were Courtney Tharpe (Winner of Garment District Future) , Amanda Casarez (Winner of the Garment District Present) and Barbara Bultman (winner of the Garment District Past) who, along with their assistants from St Louis Fashion Fund helped dress their models in their respective areas.

Event producer Dwight Carter (right) asks Courtney Tharpe about her design as her assistant looks on.

Amanda Casarez answers the same question about her inspiration.

Barbara Bultman also answers the question.

There was a 30 minute intermission where the crowd had a chance to vote their choice of who should win (I voted for Bultman). Their were selected judges at the event who were going to choose who would win the residency at St Louis Fashion Fund.

This is the Q Code that the crowd was given to scan for their choice.

AND THE JUDGES CHOICE WAS....

BARBARA BULTMAN!

Bultman, her model and assistant receives a bouquet of flowers for winning.

THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE WAS:

COURTNEY THARPE!

After a few more walk arounds and one more martinis (VIPs received two free drink tickets), I left out and continued my Saturday evening traveling about.

EVENTZ COMING AND ONGOING

A picture of the famous painter Pablo Picasso's Guernica, 1937

Pablo Picasso page provides visitors with Picasso's bio, over 3500 of his works, exclusive articles, and up-to-date Picasso exhibition listings. The page also includes related artists and categories, allowing viewers to discover art beyond our Picasso page.

The link is

https://www.artsy.net/artist/pablo-picasso

For this week, I have one

On Monday, there was a traveling meteor that came through the St Louis area (It was seen by eight other states) and it was seen perfectly at Malcolm Martin Memorial Park. The video went viral and was captured at this spot where YOURS TRULY supervises. The employee at the time who was working (it occurred around 845pmish) that it happened wasn't aware of what occurred , but luckily it didn't land at the Park!

TALK ABOUT A RANDOM JOURNEY!

LOL

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

OS 16: OUT ON THE TOWN

UPDATE..Before we get into the towning, the solo calendar of Inky Chris is for sale NOW!

The cost $20 (with discount plus shipping ) If you want to get on board for one, just email to snaphoney2011@gmail.com and an invoice will be sent to you. Or you can Paypal to www.paypal.me/Maatology (Be sure to note INKY CHRIS CALENDAR when doing the paypal me option ) LIMITED TIME ONLY.

Now lets get town!

I didnt do any travels last week, but I have been traveling on social media mainly on Facebook and ran onto a plethora (Yes, I said plethora) of commentary regarding the No Limit Reunion Tour that kicked off at and swung through the Chaifetz Arena this past Saturday in midtown St Louis--mostly bad.

On a side note, when I was at my gym in the locker room, a buddy asked me did I attend the show and I said, "No, but I heard about it."

So, I was like I better say something about this show because St Louis is buzzing about it.

The performers who came through the show were Master P, Mystikal, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X and Fiend. It was also a packed house based on info what I saw on social media.

Well, it seems as though the huge crowd was the best thing that came out of it.

From my understanding, the show was not up to par as far as performance sets were not being fully prepared and some of the acts looked as though they just walked up on stage, figuring out where to start performing as their dee-jay struggled to keep up. And from the crowd's BOOs and leaving out, The No Limit camp left a bad taste in its mouth.

Based on reported reviews Mia x and Mystikal saved the sow but everyone else more or less mailed in their performances on a late delivery (some forgetting their lyrics even). Most people from what I read on social media were split as far as their enjoyment of the No Limit Reunion.

But what really triggered my posting about this concert were

two popular St Louis promoters who caught my eye on Facebook that really got the convo heated regarding the show. One was Mocha Latte, Queen of St Louis media and promotions. She went on her FB page to address about what she heard about the show and in short, wondered why do some national acts who come to St Louis dont fully give the city respect when it comes to their shows like other cities like Los Angeles and New York. She also quipped about who should be the blame for putting on sub par shows

She wrote on her FB page: Someone let these entertainers and out of town or in town promoters tour managers somebody anybody (who should be responsible for hiring the right person to run the show) know that we don't play about our time or money. Stl is a force to be reckoned with.. don't try us.........At the end of the day someone is responsible for making sure a show does good not just packs the house. #period

Then, another St Louis promoter Orlando Watson, restaurateur of Prime 55, responded to Latte's concerns and mainly said I love you Mocha but this post isn’t fair to promoters. This instance isn’t a promoter issue.

Then he later wrote: Why not place your blame and complaints at the people who actually gave you the poor performance? They had no tour manager, no production manager, no backstage manager, and the point of contact for the tour was a ghost, they had no rider, no run of show and they were all late and basically freestyled the entire thing. They gladly accepted their deposits but then basically gave no assistance to the venue or promoters the entire time, all the way up to the show.

There was no slack on the promoters taking care of these people’s deposits, their airfare, their hotels, the radio ads, renting the lights, sound, stage hands, paying the Chaifetz a high five figures in fees, the unions etc. Should the promoters have got on stage and rapped for them as well? Start blowing up Master P and his teams DM’s and e-mails.

Mocha then responded: If the promoters (k)new all of this madness why did the show go on!? This sounds crazy and horrible before them dudes even came out.

Then Watson rebutted:

Why did the show go on? So they were supposed to just say screw 100k plus advanced dollars that were laid out for the show? You know how this goes. If the promoters would have pulled out citing “lack of communication” that money would have been tied up indefinitely!

Then Mocha wrote:

That's a show that was destined to be jacked up. But they took errrybody money #endofdiscussion

Well that was some of the back and forth that was going on with the two promoters. Now heres my opinion about the situation base don what I read and gathered:

Did both Mocha and Orlando make valid points? YES.

However, the bottom line is making money. Promoters want to make money from ticket sales and profit off their investment bringing in an event that they expect to be a box office success. It seems as though Master P and his crew banked on their legacy for their fans to come see them perform regardless if they did a great job or not. Thus, as long as the second half of their money cleared before they walked onstage it was all gravy.

Its unfortunate that STL fans got the short end of the stick by witnessing a very janky show and spent their money expecting a good show.

From the promoters P.O.V. would they would have lost more to cancel the show because of the unorganized behind the scenes matters or to put on the show knowing it was going to be a not-so-good show? Thats another question. Either way the fans would have been upset over the outcome.

Who is to blame? The promoters? Master P? I think its more Master P who didnt prep for the show. But on the other hand, was it in their contract to rehearse? Im not sure. And if it was, would they have rehearsed? Maybe.

Everyone involved collected $ from it and went home.

This is definitely a "chicken or the egg" convo that definitely got STL social media talking and definitely needed to be addressed.

EVENTZ COMING AND ONGOING

A picture of the famous painter Pablo Picasso's Guernica, 1937

The link is

https://www.artsy.net/artist/pablo-picasso

For this week, I have one

So, I went through the drive through of the taco spot Fort Taco in Brent wood and when I got up to the window, I saw the above dry marker board and they had some Hollywood trivia questions for their customers I assume to receive a free taco or something, but that wasn't the observation, it was their spelling of trivia which was spelled "TRIVA."

Now, mind you all the other words were spelled correctly except TRIVA.

So the question is, "How can you have trivia questions and don't spell trivia correctly???"

SMH

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