Welllllllllllllllllllllllll obviously...*Antoine Dobson voice* (shoutout to my number 5, Maya) I've been socializing like nobody's business lately that I haven't been able to sit and write a post of substance. But I'm back!
I hosted a very successful second installment of Lavish Events 1st Fridays at Chic Lounge on January 7th... We had such a blast! My birthday hostesses Tasha, Kanika, Rachel annnnnnnd Shardae brought out some real party people and we definitely got it in. The crowd was the perfect tandem of maturity and enthusiasm that I wanted to see at my events! I hope that they felt like I did them justice because I am quite proud of myself and DJ Mike Love for bringing this vision to fruition. Now on to February 4th!!! And it's a Blue and White edition too! Like Boosie says... "It's exciting!"
After I wrapped up at Chic with 1st Fridays that night, I went to Kouture II presented by the men of Kappa Alpha Psi to show some love at their founders' day celebration. Remember kids: 2011 is the year of reciprocity! It was stupid packed in Saketumi... I know they made booku money. There were plenty of baby Kappas in the building and a good number of the seasoned ones, too but the music was bumpin and I had my 44 North on deck. For those who truly know me, we know that's the Drink Of Champions in my book. :)
If my memory serves right, (I don't remember what happened yesterday if I think too hard) I went to Fuego that weekend to support a Kyesha Outheregrindin and Dee Reezy production...DJ Mister Martin was on the 1s and 2s and it was crackin in there, but Fuego is too much club for me. I'm at that age where I need a chair near by or in sight so that I can dance, sit, dance, dance sit some more, then dance again.
Now to bring things current! My wonderful family of Zeta Phi Beta Sigma hosted our annual Shades of Blue Scholarship Gala on January 15th. The host chapters Kappa Beta Zeta of ZPhiB and the Sigma men of Delta Xi Sigma created a lovely affair at the Milwaukee Public Market's upper level. The honoree of the evening was Alderman and Bro. Ashanti Hamilton. My Sorors and Frat looked stunning and I wasn't too shabby myself with my blue Oprah-esque dress that I wore. Frat DJ Mister Martin helped make it a party when we hit the dance floor! Shades of Blue was such a beautiful commemoration of the founding of our orgs! I'm so glad it's back! As an undergrad, we loved this time of year, getting dressed up and coming together and it felt good to experience that again. After SoB, the party didn't stop, folks hung out at HiLo Martini Lounge and got it in some more.
Today, I went to MUEA's 3rd Thursdays Networking Mixer at Chic in collaboration with the Milw. Urban League Young Professionals. A good mix of professionals were in the building. I finally met the other infamous owner of Chic, Craig! Yesssssss! He was a delight. Tony Reese and Kwabena kept the crowd lively and I got a couple shout outs for my NFC Championship Game Party this Sunday! No complaints from me!!
This weekend will be huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge... I've got several stops to make and I'm excited to make my rounds in the Mil starting tomorrow. Hyde Bar to support my frats' event, BLUE... a birthday party for my homie Angelique and MUEA's Birthday Honors. Can we say ya girl should be wearing flats?! LOL
At any rate, if you love the Packers or just love football or you just love being around people who love football, be at Chic for the Packers vs. dem wack Bears on Sunday! Doors open at noon! Kick off is at 2pm! Halftime performance by the legendary Mike Love!
#GOPACKGO!!!
3s UP! M-town down!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Ever get that itch...?
Y'all know what I'm talking about. That unnerving itch to just get into something... to be out somewhere so that you can prevent your whole night from being a bust or feel like you wasted a perfectly good outfit.
I had that itch tonight since I didn't make it out to celebrate with the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi last night for their 100th year of existence. Congratulations K A Psi!!
But back to my itch... I had to scratch it and of all nights it had to be a freakin Thursday night. That means there were several options to choose from. So, I narrowed my choices to the encore presentation of the Funny First Sundays going on at Comedy Cafe that I felt like checking out and Cigarette Break performing at ONE Sports Lounge on 3rd.
Since I hadn't been to Comedy Cafe in yeaaaaaaaars, I opted for the Cigarette Break event. Deemed the "Livest Band in the City" and they have no arguments from me, they performed earlier in the evening and had some vocalists mixed in as well. I missed all that since I didn't get to ONE until midnight, but I know that Cigarette Break did not disappoint.
Like I said, I came in on the back end of the event, but it was still just as live. Got a drink in a record 15 minutes(I cannot complain since the bar was a bit crowded) and I was able to talk to my guy, Tim Ricketts of Cigarette Break and tell him it was a nice vibe in there. I saw my old running buddy from Poetry Unplugged, John, my girl Kyesha, Arleta, DJ Infotek and met some more musicians since they had another band there who play at Soulful Wednesdays.
All in all, it was a good look and I'm definitely glad to have stepped out this evening. I expected to see a lot more familiar faces but I'm very pleased with seeing new ones. A young musician I met tonight said he hardly goes out because of that very same reason -- seeing the SAME people over and over. That's the sentiment of a lot of people I know and myself at times. I think the social scene is all about reciprocity. Folks underestimate the power of attending an event... people appreciate when you come out!! Your support whether it's by paying a cover, visiting the bar a couple of times means a lot. Putting on an event takes a great deal of work and maybe it's just the SAME people who recognize that. You can always cater to these loyal supporters (that's what we call for-sure money) but unless you're willing to change and adapt and capture new faces, folks will eventually get tired and stop coming. Meanwhile, if I come to your event and spend my money, I'm hoping to see you at mine when I extend an invitation, right? Wrong.. wrong! *Charlie Murphy voice* That unfortunately is lacking, but the bright side is there is room for progression, always will be!
P.S. Whose ever iPod that was playing at ONE was banging!
P.P.S. I'm so excited for 1ST FRIDAYS at Chic Lounge tomorrow!!! Go Team Lavish! 7pm -midnight Kanika, LaTasha, Rachel and Shardae' are celebrating! It's gon be a party yall! *Keith Murray voice*
3's UP!
I had that itch tonight since I didn't make it out to celebrate with the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi last night for their 100th year of existence. Congratulations K A Psi!!
But back to my itch... I had to scratch it and of all nights it had to be a freakin Thursday night. That means there were several options to choose from. So, I narrowed my choices to the encore presentation of the Funny First Sundays going on at Comedy Cafe that I felt like checking out and Cigarette Break performing at ONE Sports Lounge on 3rd.
Since I hadn't been to Comedy Cafe in yeaaaaaaaars, I opted for the Cigarette Break event. Deemed the "Livest Band in the City" and they have no arguments from me, they performed earlier in the evening and had some vocalists mixed in as well. I missed all that since I didn't get to ONE until midnight, but I know that Cigarette Break did not disappoint.
Like I said, I came in on the back end of the event, but it was still just as live. Got a drink in a record 15 minutes(I cannot complain since the bar was a bit crowded) and I was able to talk to my guy, Tim Ricketts of Cigarette Break and tell him it was a nice vibe in there. I saw my old running buddy from Poetry Unplugged, John, my girl Kyesha, Arleta, DJ Infotek and met some more musicians since they had another band there who play at Soulful Wednesdays.
All in all, it was a good look and I'm definitely glad to have stepped out this evening. I expected to see a lot more familiar faces but I'm very pleased with seeing new ones. A young musician I met tonight said he hardly goes out because of that very same reason -- seeing the SAME people over and over. That's the sentiment of a lot of people I know and myself at times. I think the social scene is all about reciprocity. Folks underestimate the power of attending an event... people appreciate when you come out!! Your support whether it's by paying a cover, visiting the bar a couple of times means a lot. Putting on an event takes a great deal of work and maybe it's just the SAME people who recognize that. You can always cater to these loyal supporters (that's what we call for-sure money) but unless you're willing to change and adapt and capture new faces, folks will eventually get tired and stop coming. Meanwhile, if I come to your event and spend my money, I'm hoping to see you at mine when I extend an invitation, right? Wrong.. wrong! *Charlie Murphy voice* That unfortunately is lacking, but the bright side is there is room for progression, always will be!
P.S. Whose ever iPod that was playing at ONE was banging!
P.P.S. I'm so excited for 1ST FRIDAYS at Chic Lounge tomorrow!!! Go Team Lavish! 7pm -midnight Kanika, LaTasha, Rachel and Shardae' are celebrating! It's gon be a party yall! *Keith Murray voice*
3's UP!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Who Am I To Say?
Hello and welcome!
It's the new year and guess what?! I finally did it. Exactly 7 months ago, I had this keen idea to start this unheard of thing called a blog and I pushed myself to just sit down and just do it.
What else can I say... I'm on it!
At any rate, I'm hoping you've checked the profile picture and read the blogspot title... And to answer your question, of course there are black people in Milwaukee, WI!! A lot of us to be exact. I'm always into something so I thought, "why not put my rants and raves about what I see, love, like, dislike and absolutely cannot stand about the social scene of my wonderful hometown, Brew City?
Now to be totally ironic, I spent my New Year's Eve in a little suburb of Chicago called Oakbrook, IL... Shout out to Luxury by Design and their Red Carpet Diamond Affair! Now if these folks know how to let it all hang out and get down then what the hell is wrong with us Milwaukeeans? I'm not saying we don't know how to get it in, but I was actually anticipating this breath of fresh air partying in another city... to see what jolt of excitement I can bring back to the city. I got to see people just kick it and it was all love! Man, I've got some ideas for NYE 2012! :) Anyway, I type all this to say, I'm ready for something different so I'm definitely taking my adventures to newer heights and will be experiencing more of what the Mil has to offer.
I also decided to throw my hat in the ring with planning more events of my own from start to finish! I'm using what and who I know to build a name for my event-planning venture Lavish Events. I kicked off my venture with an event called 1ST FRIDAYS with DJ Mike Love in my corner in early December with a very warm and sweet reception by my dear friends and supporters. I'm excited for the next installment at Chic Lounge once again this Friday, January 7 so, wish me luck!
I just know that I've seen a lot, and I mean A LOT in my 10+ years on the scene. I have a deep-rooted love for Milwaukee and I just want to see us strive to do better and bring an unmatched quality to those who love to frequent the nightlife or even those who come peek their heads out every once in a while. So, who am I to say that can happen... I don't know, I'm just a Milwaukee Socialite ;)
3s UP!
It's the new year and guess what?! I finally did it. Exactly 7 months ago, I had this keen idea to start this unheard of thing called a blog and I pushed myself to just sit down and just do it.
What else can I say... I'm on it!
At any rate, I'm hoping you've checked the profile picture and read the blogspot title... And to answer your question, of course there are black people in Milwaukee, WI!! A lot of us to be exact. I'm always into something so I thought, "why not put my rants and raves about what I see, love, like, dislike and absolutely cannot stand about the social scene of my wonderful hometown, Brew City?
Now to be totally ironic, I spent my New Year's Eve in a little suburb of Chicago called Oakbrook, IL... Shout out to Luxury by Design and their Red Carpet Diamond Affair! Now if these folks know how to let it all hang out and get down then what the hell is wrong with us Milwaukeeans? I'm not saying we don't know how to get it in, but I was actually anticipating this breath of fresh air partying in another city... to see what jolt of excitement I can bring back to the city. I got to see people just kick it and it was all love! Man, I've got some ideas for NYE 2012! :) Anyway, I type all this to say, I'm ready for something different so I'm definitely taking my adventures to newer heights and will be experiencing more of what the Mil has to offer.
I also decided to throw my hat in the ring with planning more events of my own from start to finish! I'm using what and who I know to build a name for my event-planning venture Lavish Events. I kicked off my venture with an event called 1ST FRIDAYS with DJ Mike Love in my corner in early December with a very warm and sweet reception by my dear friends and supporters. I'm excited for the next installment at Chic Lounge once again this Friday, January 7 so, wish me luck!
I just know that I've seen a lot, and I mean A LOT in my 10+ years on the scene. I have a deep-rooted love for Milwaukee and I just want to see us strive to do better and bring an unmatched quality to those who love to frequent the nightlife or even those who come peek their heads out every once in a while. So, who am I to say that can happen... I don't know, I'm just a Milwaukee Socialite ;)
3s UP!
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