"Hail Hail The Gang's All Here!" -The FINAL Country Club Sunday Brunch Of The Year!

SHEESH! November just flew past us didn't it? Where the HELL did the month go? After Obama won (pause for a quick fist pump) everything else was a blur. Well as the Prez. would say..."Move FORWARD!" And so we shall, starting with the return (and FINAL one for this year) of "the Country Club" brunch series (previously held at DUO during the Spring). And we're ending it in GRAND fashion as only we could! Not only will the Block Association be re-teaming with co-founding "Country Club" member Gary Grant, but Calcie Cooper (the Social Broker) will be pitching in as well to bring his sexiest brunch eating crowd out too! But wait... there's MORE! We've moved for out posh digs midtown at DUO (on Madison ave.) further downtown to Tribeca. And not just ANY restaurant there, it will be hosted by the SAME restaurant currently hosting the Bravo TV show TOP CHEF KITCHEN! Yes a "WOW" is in order for this folks.  And we will continue to "WOW" you straight into the New Year! Oh and speaking of New Year's, New Year's Eve AND New Year's morning we'll be at this same location counting down to 2013 with our year end event "OCEAN'S 13" followed by an after hours party serving breakfast directly after starting at 4am (-7am) titled "the Breakfast Club!" Get it?  More details on that in the following post, but for now peep this...

Sunday Dec. 2nd
the Block Association, Gary Grant & Calcie Cooper invite you to
"the COUNTRY CLUB" -Brunch Series (Finale)
@TOP CHEF KITCHEN by BRAVO -211 W. Broadway (& Franklin St.)
2pm-8pm *Early Arrival suggested

Music by Danny Ocean & DJ Trauma
NO COVER RSVP ONLY!
theBlockRSVP@gmail.com, subject: "CC membership"
Immaculate is the dress code.
If you have to ask then this isn't for you!
 
 
 PREVIEW INVITES FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE & DAY

"Get Into The Party Life!" -Y.O.L.O. Is The Motto, You Already Know...

Wowzers! My weekend holiday social schedule is looking pretty pretty sweet right about now! I'm gonna share it with you (because sharing is caring) just in case you haven't made up your scatter brained mind on WHAT exactly to do over the long weekend since Monday is an off day. Well here's where I come in. Starting with the Block Association's very first road trip down to the beloved city of Philly to support our PA equals Philadelphia Status event...

Saturday, May 26th
Philadelphia Status presents
"Summer Select"
@The Belmont Mansion
8:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Free for the first hour
Dress Code: Fashionable | Summer chic
Age Restriction: 21 and over || Responsible Adults
Special Info: This event will sell out fast, we suggest early arrival for definite entry.
Contact Info: Michael Morrow - mmorrow@philadelphiastatus.com

Extras:  
Cigars will be available  
Hors D’oeuvres are available for the first hour or until supplies last 

We look forward to seeing you out there! 

Sunday, May 27th

Gary Grant, Lyshaan Hall, & Alanzo Dale 
present
 
"the Country Club" 
-BRUNCH PARTY
@DUO -72 Madison Ave. (near 28th)
3pm-10pm  
Music by DJ Commish, DJ Vidal
HUGE b'day celebration For Gary Grant
 
AFTER PARTY...

the Block Association + BlackLight Entertainment
"T.R.O.Y"-They Reminisce Over You
@PRANNA- 79 Madison Ave & 28th St.
10pm-4am
Music by: DJ Goldfinger & Danny Ocean
Hosted By: Silky Valente'
Dress Code: Casual Fashionable attire
DRESS CODE ENFORCED!
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO HATS, T-SHIRTS, ATHLETIC WEAR, or BOOTS ALLOWED! YOU MUST HAVE A COLLARED SHIRT ON FOR ENTRY! NO EXCUSES!
 
Cover: Complimentary till 12am with RSVP to: theBlockRSVP@gmail.com /pin:33147390 

 Monday May 28th

The largest and longest running African American street festival in Brooklyn returns for yet another great year! Starting from Saturday until Monday you HAVE to stop down by BAM at least one of those days! BTW be careful on those hand made pink lemonades that they serve out there! They give you diabetes on the SPOT! LOL!

"Get Into The Party Life!" -Sunday Is The New Saturday!

Remember you used to party late night into the wee hrs of the morning? Then everyone links up after the club for some late "break
-fast." But now that you've gotten older and more mature (we hope) it's seems to be the reverse right? Now we're starting with brunch in the daytime and partying into the night! LOL. Since we (the Block Association) have been pioneering the daytime party movement since last year, it ONLY right that we start the Spring/Summer off with our quality brand of fun times. Got birthday coming up? How but a graduation? Engagement party? New job or crib? Or how 'bout you just wanna get the f**k out the house to hang out and "do you boo!"  Well AHEM (clears throat) here's some choice destinations for you to celebrate at all the above. Ready?!? Ok, LET'S GO!!

Sunday May 20 , 2012 
the Block Association + Grae Ent.  & Mike Mogul  present "Kiss the Sky"  -the 1st Edition Brunch Day Party Rooftop series & Release event for the New Bow Tie Men's line "MODERN DAY MOGUL." This will also be a Pre-Memorial Day weekend bon' voyage party for all leaving the following weekend!

@Midtown 1015- 1015 2nd Avenue bet 53rd St. and 54th St.  

Event starts @ 3pm-10pm

Music by: DJ Trauma & Danny Ocean

Hosted By: Silky Valente
Dress Code: Casual Fashionable attire

Cover: Complimentary with RSVP to: theBlockRSVP@gmail.com  

Midtown 1015 Special details:
* Full brunch menu available and Bottle packages

* Rooftop with bar and table seating 

* Skylight lounge area with a fire place 

* 3 floors of music , bar , food and table seating

* 30 large LED TVs and Four Large screen projectors

Bottle Packages

1.  2 bottles Grey Goose & Ciroc for $500

2. 2 bottles Patron & Grey Goose for $500

3. 3 bottles of Moscato for $100

4. 3 bottles 1 Moet Champagne & 2 bottles of Moscato for $250

Then TWO events...

Sunday May 27 , 2012 ( Memorial Day weekend )

Gary Grant, Lyshaan Hall, & Alanzo Dale present

"the Country Club" -Happy B'day Gary Grant
@DUO -72 Madison Ave. (near 28th)
Sunday, 3pm-10pm
Music by DJ Videl
FREE RSVP ONLY
theMreport@gmail.com 

+

the Block Association & Blacklight Ent.  

presents "T.R.O.Y"- (They Reminisce Over You) 

A Memorial Day Celebration

@Pranna -79 Madison Ave @ 28th St.

Event starts @ 10pm-4am

Music by: DJ Trauma + DJ AL

Hosted By: Silky Valente'
Dress Code: Casual Fashionable attire
Ladies FREE till 12am ON LIST ONLY!
theBlockRSVP@gmail.com

Special dedication to Michael Jackson , Whitney Houston , Heavy D , MCA (Beastie Boys) , Aaliyah , Luther Vandross , 2 Pac , Biggie, Teena Marie, Rick James, Old Dirty Bastard, Left eye, Big Pun...

STAY TUNED FOR:

Upcoming Events:

1. P.O.P - Party over Politics (after work event)

2. Prim & Proper 2.5 dinner party series

3. Any Given Sundae Brunch Series

4. Coliseum Concert series 

5. Block Association Anniversary Weekend Spectacular

6. Midsummer Nights Dream - White affair event

7. DJ Trauma's Birthday extravaganza

8. Bklyn Museum 1st Sat after party in June!!

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt. 282)

Where were you last Sunday? If you answered NYC and wasn't in attendance at the sexiest monthly brunch in town , then that's a MAJOR #fail on your behalf! Now this wasn't THEE best one we've (Gary Grant, Lyshaan Hall, & myself ) hosted @ DUO restaurant, but it damn sure is up there in the top five I'd say! I guess the word is spreading quick that this is the place to be every last Sunday (of the the month) cause damn near most of the tables were spoken for only an hour into us opening the doors. As expected the ladies came out looking quite exquisite I must say. So fellas step yo game UP! ESPECIALLY now that summer is right around the corner you can just imagine the looks they're about to sport once the weather breaks...right! Anywho, here's  flick of the attendees from a Sunday ago. And a couple of pics from a Black Light Ent. NFL draft event I was at added below too. Next one up @ DUO will be Gary Grant's b'day (Sunday, May 27th day party 2pm-8pm) w/ and after party directly across the street at Pranna hosted by BlackLight Ent. (10pm-4am) Memorial Day weekend...RSVP NOW! theBlockRSVP@gmail.com

"Get Into The Party Life!" -CAKE CAKE CAKE CAKE CAKE...

THIS Wednesday (tomorrow duh!) the Block Association along with luxury men's accessories brand LOGAN ZANE are getting together to toast the life of someone who's doing BOTH! Yep, next Wednesday will be the birthday bash for one Lyshaan Archibald "L.A." Hall III, privately held at the high-end men's suit tailoring boutique Eredi Pisano, and we're inviting a selective few to celebrate with us. The only two things required for entry will be an RSVP to theBlockRSVP@gmail.com and you being dressed in immaculate attire. Fair enough right? Warning: if you plan to attend expect good music, red carpet style attire, fine wine, well-dressed folks loosing their hair/ties, high drama, and a hangover the next day! Over and OUT!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25th
the Block Association & Logan Zane present
"MOTIVATION"  
Lyshaan Hall's Private Birthday Event
@Eredi Pisano -520 Madison nr. 54th St.
Wednesday, 6pm-10pm
Music by DJ Trauma & Frei Speech
Immaculate dress style required for entry
Comp drinks & food served
PRIVATE INVITE ONLY!
RSVP: theBlockRSVP@gmail.com to confirm attendance.
April is BLACK FASHION MONTH
 
+NEWLY ADDED BRUNCH DAY PARTY!

SUNDAY, APRIL 29th 
Gary Grant, Lyshaan Hall, & Alanzo Dale present
"the Country Club" 
@DUO -72 Madison Ave. (near 28th)
Sunday, 3pm-10pm  
Music by DJ Trauma, Freelikefrei
Hosted by the Block Association
FREE RSVP ONLY theBlockRSVP@gmail.com / pin:33147390

"April Showers!" -The Block Makes It Reign For April (Is Black Fashion Month '12)

I heard a wise man once say "It's better to plan way AHEAD, so you don't fall on your BEHIND!" and we (the Block Association /Block Boys) take those words of wisdom to heart. That's why within this meeting (captured below in blk & wht) we made sure we had a GREAT variety of events lined up to usher in our annual "April is Black Fashion Month" campaign for this year.  So without further ado, here's a few "Save-The-Date" dates of interest you may wanna definitely mark down on your iCal to attend. Oh yeah keep in mind that most events if not all listed will be FREE of charge to attend w/ RSVP to the BlockRSVP@gmail.com with event title in subject line. And being that it IS Black Fashion Month we're pushing for designers, make-up artist, hair stylist, stylist, models and so on are encouraged to contact us to showcase themselves at any listed event below (theBlockAssoc@gmail.com). Get your smartphones out and starts writing 'em out A$AP!

Monday, March 26th
"PRIM & PROPER" #FlashMobDinnerParty
@DUO restaurant -72 Madison & 28th St.
7pm-11pm
Last Monday of month dressed dinner party.

Sunday, April 8th Easter Sunday
3rd Annual "FASHION 500" -Black Fashion Month Gala
@ Toshi's Livingroom / Playhouse located in Flatiron Hotel
9 W. 26th St. corner of Broadway entrance.
3pm-10pm
Daytime gala celebrating people of color in fashion
Also official grand opening of Toshi's Livingroom Lounge
Bottle AND room package will be available for event!

Sunday, April 15th or 22nd
"ANY GIVEN SUNDAY"-Tentative Brunch Party
Location to be determined
3pm-9pm

Wednesday, April 25th
"BREUKELEN  WEALTH" -Private B'day Celebration
@Eredi Pisano -520 Madison Ave. near 48th St. 

6pm-10pm
In store b'day reception for the Block Association's 
Lyshaan "LA" Hall 
Hosted by NYC's black mens fashion elite 
Admission by PRIVATE INVITE ONLY!!
Names MUST be on list!


Friday, April 27th

"UNTITLED NFL DRAFT PARTY"

@Pranna -79 Madison Ave. Near 28th & 29th
10pm-4am
Co-hosted by BlackLight Entertainment
Night time event hosting upcoming NFL draft pick
Admission cost TBA (if any at all)


Monday, April 30th
"PRIM & PROPER" -Monthly Dinner Party
@ the newly renovated 40/40 club
6pm-11pm
Finale dinner party for Black Fashion Month
the FIRST EVER dinner party hosted at Jay-Z's new digs


EXCITE YET?!? Us too!