Almost September Pre- Press Presented by Con D and AFI DIgital Content Lab

On Friday, September 5th, 2008, Von Dutch and the AFI Digital Content Lab launch Pre-Press at the 345 Club House in Hollywood with featured artist, “Almost September”.

Doors open at 9pm. Guest list only.

Concept: Von D AIR’s present completed albums prior to going to press (manufaturing/distribution) for one final group listening party. Guests will receive comment cards as they enter, and will be asked to critique the album based on song order, mix and relevance to the over all project.

There is a host, Von D AIR, Prophet ( http://prophlogic.com/index.cfm )

Von D will have wine and light snacks, and the full dinner menu will be
available to all guests.

Speakeasy Night Club

Hope to see everyone at the opening of the Westside newest premier nightclub, Speakeasy Nightclub, @ Stronghold 1625 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice Beach, CA. 90291. To secure entry please RSVP for one of our many private VIP bottle service rooms. Call: 310-598-5821

The Bachelorette Party

THE LAUNCH PARTY FOR "ART-EFFECT THURSDAYS" AT MEDUSA LOUNGE WITH MUSIC BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED VIKTER DUPLAIX THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

Featuring Eclectic Sounds by the Beat Ventriloquists

WHO: London Moore, Celebrity Nightlife Publicity, Inc.

WHAT: The VIP launch party for "ArtEffect Thursdays" - a night for art and music lovers at the new Medusa Lounge, with music by Vikter Duplaix. Jenn Laskey along with Spin PR Group, Celebrity Nightlife Publicity, Nu-Soul Magazine, and DB3 Productions present a new artistic and musical Thursday Night experience in an untapped area of Los Angeles. At the crossroads of Hollywood, Silverlake, and historic Fillipinotown, sits the exotic and medieval Medusa Lounge. This brilliant new venue will transport guests to another time and place with its exquisite details and haunting ambience.

Medusa Lounge is a hip new restaurant and bar (from the owners of Chin Chin) that sets the scene for a truly unique atmosphere with arched stone, stained glass and intricate wood carvings. Much of Medusa's décor original from the 1920's, such as iron gates and a crystal chandelier, was collected from movie sets over the years. After dinner hours, Medusa continues to serve cocktails to the hip late-night lounge crowd and caters to an array of nightlife styles and scenes. www.medusaloungela.com

Grammy-nominated Vikter Duplaix, is not a man of mystery. He is a writer, producer, mixer, DJ, promoter and singer. He is the musical embodiment of a Movement. Through the instantly recognizable seduction in his voice to his signature production and with his distinctive DJ sets, he is the spokesman for a global alliance who aims to reclaim beautiful music for beautiful people worldwide. This beauty is not defined by over saturated images of pop-media culture. Rather, it is the amalgamation of global culture, independent thought and creative spirit shared by adventure hungry hedonists with lust for life. www.myspace.com/duplaix

NEW WEEKLY EVENT “HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS” IS SET TO PUSH LOS ANGELES’ NIGHTLIFE ENVELOPE

Los Angeles, CA (August 13, 2008) - Hollywood Nights is the newest offering in the star-studded world of entertainment designed to highlight phenomenal individuals in the television and film industry. The premiere event will kick-off this Thursday, August 14, 2008, at the beautiful Cabana Club in Los Angeles, CA at 9:00 p.m.

The evening’s plush, elegant entertainment platform will honor internationally acclaimed actor Don Cheadle, while celebrating the release of his Giant Magazine cover. According to Brand 7 Marketing CEO and Hollywood Nights Producer, Keenan Towns, guests can expect nothing less than an event made for A-listers. “In addition to the unparalleled ambience of Club Cabana, each week there will be a room full of industry insiders and tastemakers without the pretentious feel of traditional "Hollywood" parties. We provide a cool vibe and a great time dancing, drinking and making new friends,” says Towns. A well-known brand consultant for multiple corporate companies, Towns has rounded up Los Angeles’ crème of the crop to join him in the launch of this event. The list of partners include Fred Johnson of Visionary Casting, Pookie Wiggington of Chocolate Sundaes, actress/model Claudia Jordan (CJ of Sirius Radio’s The Single Life), actor/comedian Chris Spencer, producers/directors Coodie & Chike, Creative I Words, 411 Girls, Russian Nate and Echo Hattix of Echoing Soundz Public Relations.

“We’ve waited for just the right time to unveil this event project and for the very first time in a long time corporate brands and the film and TV industry have a weekly common place they will call home,” adds Keenan Towns.

Andre Delano

Saxophonist & Singer Andre Delano, an accomplished musician with a distinctive, original sound, comes to Hollywood for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Delano will be performing songs from his new album MY SO FINE (in stores Aug 19th) and music from his debut CD, FULL CIRCLE.

Andre Delano
Wednesday, July 30th

CATALINA BAR & GRILL
6725 W Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210

Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Performance Begins at 8:00 PM Sharp! (1 set only)

Tickets: $20.00

For Dinner Reservations & Tickets:
www.catalinajazzclub.com

We Are Kings II

First Fridays LA is more than a party...
IT'S A LIFESTYLE!

First Fridays Los Angeles' events are geared to providing professionals in the
Greater Los Angeles area a forum in which to interact with their peers, while providing
a foundation to build supportive relationships and alliances.

Friday, August 1st
join
Blackweekly.com Founder Fleace' Weaver

and other professionals for
First Fridays Los Angeles
We Are Kings II
A Celebration of Black Men

We invited all our beautiful professional brothas to join us for an evening of music, dancing, mixing and mingling as we celebrate & acknowledge your contributions to our lives and community.

Ladies, you don't want to miss this one! As Queens, we should give thanks to our wonderful Kings for all they do. We stand firmly on the belief that with our support along with the right combination of intellectual, spiritual, physical, financial, and professional resources, our Kings can continue to strengthen communities, improve families, nourish us and improve the quality of life for future genterations. .

A Special Birthday Celebration
This month we will celebrate the birthday of
internatioanl party girl Tiffany Victoria Bradshaw.
We would also like to welcome Tiffany home from Dubai

The iCare Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to changing the image of foster care and improving the quality of life for children in the foster care system. The iCare Foundation was founded by six-time Grammy nominated, R&B Hall Of Fame Living Legend, Kashif, who won the hearts of millions of music lovers through his pioneering sound which dominated R&B charts in the 80's. At this month's event we will collect school supplies for foster youth returning to school in September. Did you know that 60% of the youth at Crenshaw High School are in Foster Care?

Want a Private Heated Cabana?
For reservations email sales@blackweekly.com

Birthday Party and Vendor Tables Also Available

First Fridays Los Angeles
presents
We Are Kings II
Friday, August 1st
Sheraton Gateway LAX
Lobby and Poolside Lounge
6101 W. Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310.642.1111
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Reduced Valet and Self Parking!

Cover
Free with School Supplies for the
I Care Foundations and RSVP to
FirstFridaysLA@Blackweekly.com

6:00pm - 8:15pm
Networking to Soulful Chillout Lounge Music

6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Prepare for Love Show
Relationship Coach Ryeal and Yo Girl Delores will be back
taping LIVE the popular "The Prepare for Love Show" for UStream.TV
Come out and share your thoughts on love & relationships.
To view last month's show taped at First Fridays Los Angeles , click play
below, then select the video clip that looks similar to this image (4th over)

8:00 pm - 12:30am
Darius Farrelly
will take to the turntables and heat up the room with
the hottest R&B, Hip-hop and Old School dance music

Attire
Chic
Rule #1 in networking ...Within the first three seconds of a new encounter,
you are evaluated... even if it is just a glance. Once the first impression is made,
it is virtually irreversible. So, dress to impress and that says success!
Men in jeans MUST wear collar shirts AND hard sole shoes.
NO HATS, CAPS OR ATHLETIC WEAR,
DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED!

To place your ad in the First Fridays eflyer, email sales@blackweekly.com