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It’s the start of a new year! Many of us are feeling inspired to try new experiences, or perhaps reclaim an idea that had been forgotten. Music can be soothing to the soul, and playing music can be a very satisfying release. Are you an aspiring musician, or do you know someone who is? If you have always wanted to learn to drum, or to DJ, or to improve your vocal range, now is a great time to

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By now you have read about FashionAFRICANA, you are aware of and have snagged your ticket for this legendary night.  You have learned about the twitterchat with FA10 honoree, designer Lois Samuels (if you didn’t know about the twitter chat refer to the post below).  That is only a portion of the entire storyline of FA10 celebration.   Below is a timeline of events leading up to FA10

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You have learned about fashionAFRICANA you have learned a bit about Lois Samuels and her beautiful designs.  Join us on Monday November 28th for a Twitterchat with Lois Samules.  Follow @fashionAFRICANA  on Twitter  for time details.  Feel free to also follow on FB for up to the minute details about all the happenings surronding fashionAFRICANA.

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 FashionAFRICANA is proud to present the first annual FashionAFRICANA award to Jamaican born fashion model turned designer Lois Samuels for broadening the standard in fashion and beauty. LOIS SAMUELS Lois Samuels’ introduction to fashion began as a model where she had the opportunity to work with amazing designers and publications in the fashion capitals of the world.  Signed to New York’s

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FashionAFRICANA and The Kelly Strayhorn Theater will present FashionAFRICANA’s 10th Anniversary event on December 9, 2011. Established in 2001, FashionAFRICANA celebrates the beauty and diversity of the African Diaspora through Design, Dance, Music and curated exhibitions.  FashionAFRICANA is one of the leading African-inspired Fashion and Art events in Pittsburgh. The intent of

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Pittsburgh has many venues to hear great music, see your favorite band perform live, and also enjoy a night of theater within the cultural district and beyond. It may be cold outside but don’t let that keep you inside and miss out on these great concert events in Pittsburgh. Here is a list of events that are as varied as the venues. I’m sure that you will find something that will motivate

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Please join ABC Event Planning and Style & Steel Event Planning for Wed In Style Getting married in the next year?  Know someone who is?  Every service that you need in order to have a successful will be represented!  A great way to spend a Saturday  afternoon.  Free Admission.   11am-4pm https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124192430990900

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Its that time of year again everyone!! Every show will be something for the eye.  You will be inspired and dazzled   The back to back shows on Friday and Saturday are NOT to be missed!! I hope to see you there! Pittsburgh Fashion Week Schedule of events 2011 Pittsburgh Fashion Week: Monday Sept. 26, 2011 Opening Night Extravaganza – “Under the Tent at Market Square” – Featuring:

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On Friday October 14, 2011 The Western Pennsylvania Minority Supplier Development Council (WPMSDC), will honor top regional minority businesses and corporations at their seventh annual “Walk of Excellence” Awards Gala at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh and is proudly sponsored by Highmark and PNC. Former Pittsburgh Steelers, Jason Gildon, and his wife, Joy, lead the

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The Investment Club (Jai Legacy, Tee Jay Vision & Savvy Lifestyle) Welcome you to... CLOUD 9 "The Exclusive Labor Day Weekend Kick-off DAY PARTY!" Friday, Sept. 2nd, Hosted by Elise Wims of Hell's Kitchen @The Investment Club's private SKY LOUNGE -204 5th Ave. Downtown  Overlooking Market Square (Entrance across from the Fairmont) Doors open @ 7pm Doors close @

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Summer is not over yet!  There is still plenty of exciting sexy nights left before we all have to layer up our cloths and turn the air conditioners off.  This Friday August 26th @ 7pm Classic 1824 and Social-Lite present… EXPOSED  Loft Party. Featuring live Performance by Gene Stovall Free Wine Hors D' Oeuvre also, DJ Chill Cosby aka Madd Buddha   Art work presented by D.S. Kinsel .  D.S.

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 On Wednesday September 21, 2011 Style & Steel Event Planning presents Fashion Fever, a night out for Pittsburgh fashion and a celebration of the 2nd Annual Pittsburgh Fashion Week. Fashion Fever will take place at Savoy Restaurant, Pittsburgh’s premiere upscale dining and nightlife destination. It will feature fashion shows of both local and national designers; trunk shows; and live

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From the producers of  Pittsburgh Fashion Week presents, ‘Fashions on Fifth’   Fashion on Fifth street team simulates a photo shoot for one exciting hour during Pittsburgh’s lunch rush in several locations to promote the second annual Pittsburgh Fashion Week. Attracting the attention of what was recognized as the worst dressed city, will prove once and for all that Pittsburgh has Style, Beauty

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The Fourth Annual LGBTQ Women of Color Reproductive Justice Series. The Series creates safe, positive and affirming spaces for Queer Women/People of Color as we fight for visibility and against violence where we live, work and love. There is something for everyone.

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720 is excited to present there Inaugural event 720 on 7/20 a five day celebration of music, fashion, food, coffee and Culture!  Itinerary of Events:Wednesday July 20, 2011Julie Dexter Performs Live (UK Soul)Doors Open @ 7:30pm/Show starts @ 8:30pm$10 AdmissionThursday July 21, 2011Off The Record/ R&B and Neo-Soul Cover NightHosted by Bridgett PerdueDoors Open @ 8:00pm/ Show starts @ 9:00pmFriday

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND.....Jessica Holster and The Punany Poets return to the Steel City on Saturday, July 23rd  EROTIC POETRY and CABARET SHOW: DON'T SAY THE "P" WORD!  As seen on HBO's Real Sex, the Punany Poets create an intimate theatrical experience for guests to explore love, sex, and intimacy through Erotic Poetry and Dance.Obsessionz Nightclub | 1400 Smallman Street6:00p-10:00p |

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  Join Style and Steel  for the 3rd year in a row at the LIVEST party tribute to the King of Pop...Michael Jackson on Friday, July 8th @ The Shadow Lounge and Blue Room. DJ SELECTA will be spinning MJ's Greatest Hits along with Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, and Soul music  PLUS a very special performance by GENE STOVALL Also Featuring a DANCE-OFF and COSTUME CONTEST!!! JULY Birthdays are FREE all night

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Life. Style. Noir.,LLC Presents " Chemistry... Simply a Sexy Affair."   Thursday June 9th, 2011 9pm-2am **LGBTQ Community come out and Party!** Come celebrate Pride with us like never before! Join us for an evening filled with pleasure and seduction. Dance all night in the Shadow Lounge and enjoy sensual, erotic fun in the Blue Room. This is for the Grown and Sexy.... Dress to Impress.

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Hey everyone! I know its been about a month since we last connected, I've been working on quite a few new things.  I will share all of it with you in the coming weeks ahead.   Thank you for checking back occasionally to see if new content has been added, the support means a lot.   This Saturday there are two events happening that I think you will be interested in attending.  Off The Record is 

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Please visit http://720.blogspot.com or click the 720 Music Clothing Cafe image on the right to learn about other exciting events that 720 has on there calendar! The term power yoga came into common usage in the mid 1990's when several yoga teachers were looking for a way to make Ashtanga yoga more accessible to western students.  Unlike Ashtanga, power yoga does not follow a set series of

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Its about to go down.... Kevin Hart voice.   DJ Nate Da Phat Barber    vs/    Dj Selecta    vs/      DJ Madbuddha Witness 3 of the region's best Djs battle it out for party rockin supremacy. Everything will be left on the dance floor.  Will it be The Madbuddha, Dj Selecta, or will it be DJ Nate Da Phat Barber? Prepare yourself for a party!!!  This ain't a fashion show... THIS IS A BEAT DOWN!

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Ummmmm....Erotic poetry is the best...Am I alone? You know that you are freaky too.It truly is my pleaseure to post for you all the Freak Nasty event going down at the Shadow Lounge on Friday April 29th. I am extra excited because I attended the show in February and I was very pleased...more pleased than I was after a different erotic show later the same month that I had been looking forward to.

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 Community Spring Clean up This Saturday, April 16th 2011   Clean-Up Begins at 10am-1pm Starting & Ending @ Higher Grounds Community Garden on Lincoln Ave. (across from LA Market ) Gloves, trash bags etc., will be provided, as well as lunch! ALL ages welcome  Together we can, learn how to take action against litter in our communities as well as have a great time! Get hooked on

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I love Formula412. If you know me then you know that. There is no way I would miss the CD release concert featuring their latest music release. You don't want to miss it either. Here are the details:Mr. Smalls Theatre400 Lincoln AvenueMillvale, PASaturday April 16, 20118pm- 1130pmThe new single Reality Show!! You gotta LOVE this. They make me proud to be from Pittsburgh...

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Classic Material  Bring That Beat Back  Edition W/ Selecta & SMI April 16th 2011 Shadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd $5 9pm-2:30am Bringing back the power hour after a long hiatus to honor the architects that have paved the way for many a classic hip-hop jam. A straight hour (12am-1am) of original tracks and the hip-hop songs that jacked them + other goodies interspersed throughout the night.

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    A great event for the ladies!  I truly believe in                 and support the Susan Komen foundation, so when I was asked to be a vendor at this event I jumped at the opportunity.  I will be there doing professional mini makeovers.  I am sure that there will be something there for every girl to indulge in!  I'm excited and I hope to see you there.  This is a Style and Steel event. GLAM

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In honor of Women’s History Month...Kente Arts Alliance presents the third installment of The Color of Strings jazz concert series World-renowned cellist and vocalist Akua Dixon and her Quartet.Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 8pm Tickets will be available online at

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I hope that everyone had a wonderful week end.  Mine was unexpectedly whimsical.  I want to share with you some of what my Saturday was like.  One of the things that I did was attend the Living the Legacy event given by New Voices Pittsburgh.  Anyone who knows me knows that I love African drums.  I like the sound of hands hitting the skins, I love the reverberation in my body from the drums...I

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Tomorrow come out and celebrate with New Voices Pittsburgh be sure to get your discounted tickets! SpotlightPittsburgh Guests receive special $10 tickets. To get on the list for SLP rate email herstory@newvoicespittsburgh.orgPick your tickets up at the door.The final event for New Voices PIttsburgh's Women of Color HERstory Month 2011! "Living Our Legacy" 7th Year Anniversary Celebration and

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Explore the intersections of Environmental and Reproductive Justice at this one-day conference. Environmental Justice experts will connect beauty, culture, policy, media, and the economy to personal environment, behavior change, and community development. Featured presenters include: Felicia Savage - Yoga Instructor, Healthy Black Family Project LaKeisha Wolf - EnjoyourSelf Authentic Gemstone

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SUNSTAR MUSIC FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN MUSICPresented by Kelly Strayhorn TheaterWednesday, March 2, 2011 - Saturday, March 5, 2011 30 artists.  12 events.  4 days.KST's SUNSTAR Music Festival celebrates the best of women music makers with a four-day lineup of concerts, parties, talks & more. From Bhangra to Bluegrass and everything in between, SUNSTAR showcases the vibrancy and

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Hey people! Currently in Spotlight is the SUNSTAR music festival, and also, the Kinks, Locs, and Twists environmental and reproductive justice conference presented by New Voices Pittsburgh.   Beginning today through Saturday, there is plenty to enjoy.  Take a look at each post to get all the details. SpotlightPittsburgh will be posting pics and details throughout the week from SUNSTAR. You can

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Ok, so day two of phone blogging. I always knew that I could blog from my phone and email it to blogger draft THEN when on the computer I could edit and post it. Now, the blogger app for Android makes all of that doable from the device. I LIKE.  Maybe this means that I will write more posts like I used to.  Lately its been all about posting events/happenings. That's fine, but I am a writer, and I

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Hello everyone. I am currently blogging from my bed/android device. Who knew that Blogger had a widget, I didn't...so the winter cool out is upon SpotlightPittsburgh.  That means that postings are a bit slower to come. As many of you know I am the main writer here at SLP so sometimes life gets very crammed. Soon and very soon I will be posting events and interviews. Thank you for supporting

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SpotlightPittsburgh has teamed up with Style and Steel event planning for a giveaway!! OK Pittsburgh, now is your opportunity to show us what you got! You can win TWO tickets to see the Punany Poets Head Doctor Show live @ Mosaic in the strip February 11, 2011!Submit a video of YOU reciting original erotic poetry. The video can not exceed 3 minutes, and the poetry MUST be your own original work.

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Mosaic Night Club & Lounge110 19th StreetEast Pittsburgh, PASEXY....SEDUCTIVE...UNFORGETTABLE********General Admission $20 and VIP $25******Purchase Tickets Online: http://theheaddoctor.eventbrite.com/or Call 412-519-0182About The Head Doctor ShowJessica Holter’s The Head Doctor Show is an interactive, poetry based, erotic cabaret show replete with music, dance and comedy. As seen on HBO, The

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720 Music, Clothing & Cafe GRAND OPENING4405 Butler Street, Lawrenceville, PittsburghJanuary 22nd, 201112 pm to 12 am - Free To The Public720 is back! Better, Bigger, Doper... and Saturday, January 22nd from 12 in the afternoon until 12 midnight, we're celebrating the official grand opening of 720 Music, Clothing & Cafe!Come to the heart of Pittsburgh's beautiful Lawrenceville neighborhood & hang

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Rhyme Calisthenics, for its 10 competition, has teamed up with Classic Material to bring you a hip-hop event of epic proportions.   Thelonious Stretch hosts the Rhyme Calisthenics Top 10 MC Competition with a roster of fresh freestyle MC's from around the region all gunning for the #1 spot.  After the competition switch into party mode for the Classic Material Hip-hop, Soul and Funk Party with

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No matter what you might think of the antics or personality of Mr. West, it would be very hard to deny his musical talents. His production discography has gotten pretty deep and he now has a pretty impressive catalog as a solo artist. Although time is usually a criteria when judging the lasting power of music, we have no hesitation in granting him with Classic Material Status. His recent

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Yves Carreau, award recipient of The Restaurateur of the Year award, has really hit a home run with The Sonoma Grille located downtown Pittsburgh at 946 Penn avenue. Last week Malik and I had the opportunuty to sit down and sample some of the best food that I have had the pleasure of enjoying in long time. Not a stranger to the Pittsburgh restaurant scene, I have very discriminating tastes

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Hey everyone! I am sure that you have all been well. You have had ups and downs sure, but we are HERE, and that means that there is hope. So, this week we are fortunate to have another Grand Groove Radio newsletter post from the great DJ Selecta. Read on as he shares about his time on the Left, side as he calls it. GG radio airs live every Sunday night from 12am-4am on 91.3 FM WYEP in

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featuring Dwayne Dolphin - Jeff Grubbs - and Curtis Lundywith Dave Budway: Piano & Tom Wendt: Drums Presented by Kente Arts Alliance Saturday, October 9, 2010 Hazlett Theatre 6 Allegheny Square East Tickets $20 Advance/ $25 At DoorOnline www.ProArtsTickets.orgBy Phone: 412-394-3353 Ticket Outlets: Jamil's Global Village (East Liberty) - Paul's CD's (Bloomfield)Dorsey's Records (Homewood) -

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The CM fam is proud to bring another legendary artist to town, in our ongoing attempt to highlight both Deejay's and MC's from the golden era and beyond. Keith Murray will be making his Pittsburgh debut as part of the "Most Beautifullest" Edition of Classic Material. Keith is most notably known for his LP "The Most Beautifullest Thing In The World" (an album that received 4 mics from the source

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Pittsburgh Fashion Week is in full swing!  Its not too late to get in on everything fashion that is happening throughout the city.  I was at the weeks opening show extravaganza, and it was fantastic!  Since I am participating in PFW as a pro makeup artist, my ability to properly report for SpotlightPittsburgh has been diminished this week,  so thankfully Allegra Johnson,  of Urban Media Today

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The introduction of Pittsburgh Fashion Week in 2010 will be a historical event, highlighting what makes ours a region of style as well as steel at a time when Pittsburgh is emerging as a world-class city. From Sept. 27 through Oct. 3, area fashion designers and retailers, industry insiders, and lovers of style and fashion will converge on the Sen. John Heinz History Center, the William Penn Hotel

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Big Phill has been bugging me for years to track down reissues of some classic blaxploitation records via one of my distributors. Admittedly, I've lallygagged, and it's been a bit of a recurring joke every time we cross paths. So, when Phil approached SMI about doing a blaxploitation night at CM, I couldn't refuse. Blaxploitation movies have provided the backdrop for many a classic hip-hop

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This After the Event is all about the Sprout Funds annual event, HOT HOUSE.  If you know anything about the Sprout Fund, and I am sure that many of you do, then you know something about, or have heard about HOT HOUSE.  This year the crowd was bigger, the spectacle was bigger, and the event was fantastic!  How could it not be though?  Food, liquor, beer, wine, art, lively people, there was one eye

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Have you ever been to Classic Material?  Well, Dj Selecta is the best at what he does.  Classic material is the music that you WANT to hear and dance to.  No top 40, only the music that feels good.  Come to the Shadow Lounge this Saturday 10pm and enjoy good music, and good people.  Hosted by Gene Stovall.  Tell Selecta SLP sent you!

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THE SPROUT FUND’S ANNUAL BENEFIT PARTyTHE SPROUT FUND WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL HOTHOUSE EVENT ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010 AT THE OLD DON ALLEN AUTO CITY AT BAUM BOULEVARD & LIBERTY AVENUE IN PITTSBURGH’S BLOOMFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD.AS THE SPROUT FUND’S “LIVE ANNUAL REPORT” TO THE COMMUNITY, HOTHOUSE CREATES AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE WIDE CROSS-SECTION OF PITTSBURGH’S BUSINESS AND SOCIAL CIRCLES

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Hey SpotlightPittsburgh supporters!!! Here are some up coming events for this week. Also, FLIRT is right around the corner so lock it into your calenders for next Saturday. Any questions? Comment below or email me. Enjoy...Also, this Friday the 18th 8pm-11pm at Friendly Grounds Cafe on the North Side, 3619 California Avenue SPOKEN WORD $5 cover, Should be great!August 15 Saturday at 11:

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In just a few days SpotlightPittsburgh will sit down with Chuck Brown, writer, directer, and,producer of an eye opening new documentary titled, Speaking of Snitching. Check out the trailer, and stay connected with SLP to see the interview and to find out when and where you can check out this provocative film.

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This is the trailer for the upcoming documentary, "Speaking of Snitching: Examining the Snitching Phenomenon & it's Impact." It's a raw look at the stop snitching movement, those directly and indirectly impacted by it, and comments from lawyers, teachers, rappers, ministers and many others.

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The talent show of the year is here! Over 25 of the Burgh's best singers, dancers, rappers, spoken word artists, and instrumentalists come together this Sunday to compete for the title of Pittsburgh's Top Talent... and YOU ARE THE JUDGES! This event is APOLLO style... meaning if you like what you see, you can applaud and cheer for the act. But if they're wack... you know what to do! Boooooo! It's

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July 15th The Dating Truth @ Kelly Strayhorn Theater 7pm-10pm http://thedatingtruth.eventbrite.com July 17th THRILLER 2nd Annual Tribute to the King of Pop @ Capri Bar 10pm-2am http://styleandsteel.net  July 24th The Art of  Luxury @ The Pittsburgh Center of the Arts(6300 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA  Hosted By DJ Nate Da Phat Barber  charismaticnightlife.com

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NEXT WEEKEND, 2 HOT PARTIES ARE POPPIN' OFF IN DA BURGH!  FRI. JUNE 18 IS STYLE & STEEL'S 3RD ANNUAL  ALL WHITE SUMMER LAUNCH PARTY "EnErGY" @ THE SHADOW LOUNGE/BLUE ROOM.  3-DJS and 3-GENRES OF MUSIC in 2 RMS. ((((DJ SELECTA, VYBZ MACHINE, and LAUREN G)))) FREE ADMISSION UNTIL 10PM. $5 UNTIL 11PM. COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF MOET TO THE BEST DRESSED GUEST.  SATURDAY JUNE 19 @ CAPRI IS A SPECIAL

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One hot summer a few years ago Malik and I sat down with Nate Mitchell at his home in Penn Hills and we, along with Jovon - Nates fiance, chatted it up like the friends that we are.  We talked about many things that night, and one thing in particular.  I have always secretly felt to be privileged and "in the know" for learning the history of Charismatic Marketing, as it was formerly named. We

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DJ Natedaphat Barber/ Charismatic Nightlife is BACK! The post with the b&w pahoto is from Charismatics own flyer art for the event. I know that you cant see it fully, but all the important info is in another post. I just had to add it because I need for you all to get the magnitude of this event! I am so excited that my fav dj/friend is coming up for air and giving us what we love, A GOOD

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//Charismatic Nightlife: It's been 8 long months since we've given you our brand of entertainment, and a lot of thingshave changed in that short period. But one thing that remains constant is our appreciation for your patience and continuedsupport. We look forward to a great summer and we'll see you Memorial Day Weekend...* The Who & The What: Charismatic Nightlife & Swig-Art "Presents... The

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A Black Voices for PeaceAfrican Liberation Day/Malcolm X Day Forum "Haiti and United States Foreign Policy" Speaker:Dr. Leon Pamphile, CEO,  Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti;Author, "Haitians and African Americans :a heritage of tragedy and hope" Saturday, May 22, 20103 pm to 5 pmHomewood Branch of Carnegie Library7101 Hamilton AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15208 For more information: bvfppgh@

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Do you like to support worthy causes? Do you like nice fashion? Then this is for you! Come out and support Virtuous Academy while having a great time!2nd AnnualVirtuous AcademyFashion ExtravaganzaR&B Fashion ShowA Celebration Fashion and MusicSaturday May 8th, 2010Tickets$10 In advance$15 At the door$5 Student admissionThis fun and exciting event will be held at Virtuous Academy, 128 South

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In honor of Erykah Badu New Amerykah Part II being released on this coming Tuesday the 30th, the first song on our playlist is hers. Get familiar, go cop the CD, and be transformed. If you want a random shuffle on the playlist click the shuffle button in the upper right corner and it will shuffle for you. I hope you like Window Seat and that you will get the CD on Tuesday when it is released.

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Hey everyone! Virtuous Academy is a school in Duquesne, Pa that needs all of our help! To learn more about Virtuous Academy and the very talented woman behind the school visit the archives along the right colum here ---->The Pepsi Refresh project is looking for people, businesses, and non-profits with ideas that will have a positive impact. Virtuous Academy is just that type of project. We can

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Spotlightpittsburgh.blogspot.com ya heard?!?

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Testing...................

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Well everyone lets try this again. The Salon Chair Ministry was postponed because of the snow storm that swept across the region two weeks ago. This Saturday February 20th at the Waffle shop. We will be taping all night from 9pm-2am. Read the post from two weeks ago to learn about the show and how the whole idea came to be. Hope to see you tomorrow!

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Hey everyone! I hope that everyone is staying warm here in Pittsburgh where we have gotten approx. 20inches of snow in some places. Many people have or had lost power at some point in this blizzard over the weekend. To those people, I am happy for you that things are back to normal. When a few of my friends around the city told me that they hadn't any power, it made me think. At anytime any

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Omg! Last night I went to see the Tony award winning production In The Heights, and it was wonderful!  Being the buff for musical productions like I am, I can be a bit critical when it comes to stage performances.  I critique the set, the singing, the timing, even the lights!  In The Heights did not disappoint me, and I am sure that it will not disappoint you.  Below is an interview conducted by

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Hey everyone, I am sure that you are all well.  It is that time again.  Time for another viewing/taping of The Salon Chair Ministry talk show!!  If you have not seen the first show, then scroll down this page some and click the youtube link to the show.   So, the second installment of the show that has everyone talking is coming this Saturday Feb. 6th @8pm and @12am (two shows).  This is a formal

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Calling all dreamers and lovers of great music alike: January 29, 2010 @ Fate Lounge 1650 Smallman st. in the Strip District, Nakturnal in association with Scion bring you Resolution: A celebration of Dream Followers. This is an event that you do not want to miss. Fashion, photography, poetry and performance all under one roof, for one night. To celebrate the release of her second CD, Kellee

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help center | e-mail options | report spam SpotLightPittsburgh has shared a video with you on YouTube: Salon Chair Ministry Special -- Its not just about hair. Is chivalry dead? Is Lady Gaga a genius? Is Jay Z becoming irrelevant? Are

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Classic Material - Timebomb - East Side Entpresent:A special holiday version of Classic MaterialW/Dj Tony Touch (NYC-Rock Steady Crew)-www.tonytouch.com+The Smoken Sextion feat. Lord Digga(Formerly of Masta Ace's INC. Crew) (NYC)DJ's-SMI, Selecta, Hank DMC-BZEToasted by B-TreeHoliday giveaways and a special visit SC, himself.Wednesday December 23rd-10pm-2:30amShadow Lounge 5972 Baum Blvd.18+

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Bid Farewell to 2009 (a il early) and Welcome 2010 In Style on Sat, Dec 26th @ Olive or TwistFeatured Bottle Specials IncludeMoet:$60-$80Contact 412-519-0182 or email events@styleandsteel.net for Bottle Service/VIP Reservations!Also Featuring$ 5 Martinis all night and complimentary hors d'ouveres from 9pm-10pmDance the night away to Hip Hop, Reggae, Top 40 and Mash-ups of the year's greatest hits

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TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Dance PartyPost Holiday Groove BlowoutSaturday, Dec. 26 @ Shadow Lounge5972 Baum Blvd. (at S. Highland in East Liberty)Doors and dancing at 9pm.18+ $5To help spread the cheer before we head into the new year, TITLE TOWN is taking hip-shaking holiday GROOVES to the next level for a post holiday SOUL and FUNK BLOWOUT. J. Malls and Gordy G. spin 5 hours of top-shelf soul

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Soulful Sounds, Funk Bombs, True School Hip Hop ... REAL MUSIC! Wear your dancing shoes, or just lounge around and vibe to unparalleled sounds!!We're doing it again, only this time around it's at New Amsterdam (Lawrenceville) and we have the other half of the hip hop duo Lone Catalysts in the house, Pittsburgh's own J. Sands (he was actually in the house blessing the mic the last time too)!We got

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Rick Ross and Triple C's Christmas PartyDecember 18,2009Questions night club in the Strip District10pm-2amThe 3rd annual ULYP Urban Impact Holiday PartyDecember 18,2009AVA Lounge10pm-2am

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Well folks it feels like forever since I last blogged. However, it has not been that long. As you know the holiday season is upon us, and weather you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday during this time, it is bound to get you stressed. The posts that follow this one are all fun and exciting things to do. So, de-stress, relax, and have fun! I love to see my friends and hang

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We invite you to come out to our next Connect event entitled 'Save The Babies' for all professionals that work with youth. We'll have a DJ, free food, drink specials, give aways & more! Also, 1 dollar off for everyone who works with children! Come out, build & connect with us!Thursday, December 17, 20096pm-9pmCapri Bar6001 Penn ave.

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We will present all that is in store for Women of Color HERStory Month 2010 including our Opening Performance, Kinks, Locks & Twists: Environmental and Reproductive Justice Conference, Women of Color Political Breakfast with federal, state and a local women of color elected officials.If you want to join the Planning Committee or Host Committee, Volunteer at our WOCHM Events, become a Community

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The Salon Chair Ministry a new web reality talk show Waffle Shop 124 South Highland ave., 15206 (corner of baum and highland ave. btween shadow and ava lounges)Friday, December 4, 2009 at 12:00amCome be apart of the "studio" audience and enjoy watching while I style the hair of some of my favorite most opinionated clients, as we converse about some currently interesting topics. Want to join in,

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A Style & Steel and Queen of the 412 Production“Blackout Friday”.......in Black Light November 27th, 2009Music By one of Pittsburgh's Most Respected and Dopest Hip Hop DJs....DJ SELECTA$5 with Canned Good21+Alto Lounge is located in Shadyside's Business District@ 728 Copeland Stwww.altolounge.comSponsors:YaMomzHouse, Classic 1824, Spotlight Pittsburgh, Jenesis MagazineFMI visit

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help center | e-mail options | report spam SpotLightPittsburgh has shared a video with you on YouTube: Denise Edwards in the City of Yes! Denise Edwards for Franco Dok Harris! See more young people from Pittsburgh talking about Dok at

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Kente Arts Alliance is an African American arts organization whose mission is to present high-quality art of the African Diaspora. Heading into its fourth year, Kente’s aim is to present art with a purpose by offering programs that entertain, inform and uplift the residents of underserved communities. Over its short history, Kente has presented some of the finest names on the jazz scene

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Kente Arts Alliance presents the first installment of the season with its Blues, Roots and Spirits series, featuring vibraphonist and Pittsburgh native Steve Nelson and his quartet. The jazz concert will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 8 PM at the Kelly- Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, in East Liberty. The concert will feature Nelson on vibraphones

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zSHARE - DIVINE SEVEN _ AYATOLLAH JAXX IN... BLACK CONNECTION.rarDIVINE SEVEN & AYATOLLAH JAXX, two of Pittsburgh's elite emcees, are back with another opus for the world to hear...BLACK CONNECTION. Inspired with a mutual love for Hip Hop, the duo embarked upon creating a piece of music that can be appreciated from Pittsburgh all the way to up Toronto (Jaxx's second home), and onto the rest of

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This is a campaign from the Frequently Fly Clothing "Fly Everywhere I Go" campaign. The photos were shot in one day to promote the "I'm Frequently Fly" shirt release as well as the release of 3 other designs.http://frequentlyflyclothing.blogspot.comYoutube Video Link - "Fly Everywhere I Go - In Motion"SpotlightlightPittsburgh will be interviewing the creator of the Frequently Fly clothing line

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The Moving the Lives of Kids (MLK) Community Mural Project aims to empower youth through art and education. It has become one of Pittsburgh’s most anticipated art ventures. The MLK Community Mural Project brings over 100 kids together to provide them with artistic skills and bring out their talents. The art produced by the MLK Community Mural Project goes beyond city murals, of which there are

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Friday, October 9th @ Shadow Lounge (5972 Baum Blvd)16 MC's have once again answered our call to compete in the most challenging MC competition on this side of the hemisphere. 6 newcomers, 9 returning competitors and 1 past champion will be spinning the Wheel of Skillz in 4 elimination rounds of rap competition. Who will take home the grand prize of $500 + studio time?Hosted by Thelonious

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