Halloween 2014

For all those looking to venture out this Halloween here are just a couple of the notable events you might want to consider including in your itinerary.  So whether your going trick or treating (which translates to bar-hopping for grown ups), getting all dressed up in you scariest costume, or just looking for a good reason to wear those fish-nets and thigh-high boots in public without being judged here are a couple places to do it:

First up is Black House and what is sure to be one of the best parties for the evening.  Join them for the sexiest Halloween party this season. Black House is taking place at The Globe. Conveniently anchored on the up and coming Riverfront Boulevard near downtown Dallas. After Midnight, Black House's costume contest begins. The best costume of the night walks home with $300 CASH! This is not an ordinary costume contest where some CVS makeup and fake blood will get you the cash.  Expect to see some of the scariest, sexiest and most creative costumes you will ever behold. Doors open at 10PM – 2AM. Special Guest DJ Jay Clipp  Purchase your tickets HERE

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Maybe the typical Halloween costume party doesn't spark your interest.  Then how about classic Hip Hop?!  DJ Spinderella has made Dallas her home in the last couple of years and now she's bringing the ladies that helped to pioneer the road for women in rap music.  Catch Grammy Award winning duo, Salt-N-Pepa, perform LIVE at The Rustic. Tickets at $26 and are on sale now at Outhouse Tickets.

JUMP N FUNK

Auditions for ADU

Attention are thespians and would be thespians.  Local artist and creative extraordinaire Justin Adu is having in open casting call.  He is in the process of writing, directing, and producing an African American production, which is slated to premier early next year. He is casting for the following roles Sunday, October 26^th from 6:30-8:30pm at Union Café in Dallas Texas. If you are interested and would like to audition please stop by and if you have any questions please email him at adu_contact@yahoo.com (*No experience needed) He can also email you more information about the roles he is casting for. Here are a few major roles he is looking to cast immediately:

 

Gender: Male or Female
Age: 18-35
Ethnicity: Black
This character must be able to recite a monologue and convey emotion. The monologue will be roughly 5-8 minutes long, if you have experience with spoken word or rapping that would be a huge plus. This is a leading role.

 

Gender: Male or Female
Age: 18-35
Ethnicity: Open

News Reporter

This character will report a news story. The character is very aware of current issues and will be providing news coverage.

 

Gender: Male or Female
Age: 18-50
Ethnicity: Open

This character will play the lead in an infomercial and sell a product.

 

Gender: Male 
Age: 30-40
Ethnicity: Caucasian

Police Officer

 

Gender: Male 
Age: 21-35
Ethnicity: Black

This character will play a supportive husband

 

Gender: Female 
Age: 21-35
Ethnicity: Black

This character will play a supportive wife

 

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Culture Map Social

 On Wednesday, October 22, Culture Map is taking over 129 Leslie for what promises to be their biggest and best Social yet. Here are the details:

• Stop by the Cointreau Garden to learn how to customize your own Cointreau Rickey
• Visit Belk's Pop Up Shop to find out why it is Dallas' hottest new shopping destination carrying brands including Trina Turk, Kate Spade, Laura Mercier and more.
• Learn how your next date night can be courtesy of Lincoln Motor Company
• Mix and mingle with  guests and you could take home a treat from Post Properties
• Must Have Swag: The first 100 ladies will take home a chic ring from All The Wire and the first 100 guys will take home dapper pocket squares from Quixotic
• Plus, bites by Villa-O (stay tuned for more info on the afterparty) and tunes by DJ John Fuller

Partners include Circle Five Seven, Dallas Regional Chamber Young Professionals and Downtown Dallas, Inc.

Tickets are $20 and include bites, beverages and valet. Get yours before they are gone!

The Dopest DJ Sets In Dallas

Everyone knows that music is subjective.  Completely determined by your style, what you're into, your upbringing etc.   So to dub a post "The Dopest DJ Sets In Dallas" is a bold statement.  But it's my blog and I'll cry if I want to.  Obviously this will be a forever evolving post but as it stands right now I feel quite confident in making this claim being that I have had a chance to experience them first hand for myself.  These sets are reoccurring and you can catch them anytime.  This is also for that person (yea you) who is constantly complaining that there is nothing to do in Dallas.  So here we go....

First up we have C.U.R.E. which as you can see stands for Chill,Unwind, Relax, and Exchange at the Foundation Room inside the House Of Blues put on by the good folks at E3000.  It's a smooth groove with a soundtrack provided by Neo Soul Cafe's very own Frances Jaye providing silky sounds from 8pm-10pm.  Then the "Turn-Up" occurs when DJ M. Knight gets on the ones and twos from 10pm-12pm.  This happens every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.

Next up we have Soundwaves at Sunset.  A nice set put on by So-So Topic and Simon Pheonix delivering lush tunes and cold grooves - Neo Soul remixes, Hip Hop flips, wavvvy instrumentals to get you rockin, and much much mo', y'all.   Every Tuesday at the Sunset Lounge with drink specials and $2 tacos to boot.  I tend to lean toward the fish tacos myself.  You can't lose with those!

Last but definitely not least you've got Fresh 45's at Crown and Harp. Dallas' premier 45's night!  Every 3rd Thursday they invite you to join them as they dig deep in the crates to play the best in classic hip hop, soul, funk, boogie, and much much more!  This one is typically hosted by Dallas' on JT Donaldson, Jay Clipp, and the legendary Spinderella.  Warning:  These DJs tag team you with hits making it impossible for you to leave!

So there you have it.  But don't take my word for it, go and check them out for yourself.  Each offering a unique experience unto themselves.

The BIG REVEAL

Wednesday, October 29th @ 6:30 PM, the Young Citizens of Dallas will come together for the Big Reveal and Dallas ISD Signing Day. Over the past 2 months, they have been working on a plan that will communicate to the city and Dallas ISD their vision for Education. The plan is now complete. They are about to deliver it to the school district and key leaders around the city. Join them for this historical moment, when young professionals begin a movement to help make Dallas a better city.

RSVP HERE

The Family Dinner Dallas | "A Night to Remember"

It's a rare occurrence to be able to make genuine connections with new people that are not based on preconceived notions or ideas.  However The Family Dinner provides for just that sort of interaction and it is making its way back to Dallas.  As opposed to the same old network meet and greet fueled by business cards and musings about which college you attended, it is a chance for authentic friendships with new people to blossom with great food serving as the backdrop.

RSVP Today  & Invite Someone You Know or Someone New to Join
 

Our Family Dinner Dallas || "A Night to Remember" 
Saturday, October 25, 2014 @ 4:00 pm
 Chino (Chinatown) | 3011 Gulden Ln, Suite 110
Dallas, TX 75212
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Complimentary #Zacapa Cocktails for Family

Lexus Presents: UPTOWN Uncorked Dallas

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