"Boo York! Boo York! It's A HELL Of A Town!" -Two MUST ATTEND Halloween Events Presented by the Block Association

I'm usually not an easily frightened person, but I'll be honest with you. The thought of us possibly not having a place to host our yearly Halloween costume party scared the S**T out of me! I would've hated to disappoint our loyal and new supporters that's been looking forward to this event ALL YEAR since the LAST one! Yeah man, it's just THAT serious! And if you've been fortunate enough to attend our first two you'd agree why. Not only does Brooklyn NEED a good Halloween party, we ALL need to take our mind off of OTHER scarier things going on in the world right now! If you agree LET'S PARTY HARD!

Sat. Oct. 29th
the Block Association presents
"MONSTERS BALL 3" -the REVENGE
@Touche' -46 Washington Ave. betwn Park & Flushing
9-3am
Music by the Ahficionados & Soundproof aka the Block Boys
Admission is $10 w/ RSVP ONLY
Send names + # of guests to theBlockRSVP@Gmail.com
Subject "HEY BOO!"
Costume or Mask is mandatory



Then Halloween night, we're hosting our monthly #FlashMobDinnerParty "Prim & Proper" over at Beauty & Essex Do you have any idea how MAJOR this one will be?!? Added to the fact this 3rd one will be on a holiday night, good friend Isis Arias (of Hennessy Black) will be hosting her 21st b'day (yeah right) on this night with us as well. However the rules for attending this one will be not only is it RSVP ONLY admission, but you are required to wear both black tie/all black attire and a mask for entree to this exclusive event. Plus we'll planning to have a surprise guest host in our "trick or treat" bag. The the second one got packed at 9pm, so be DRESSED and arrive EARLY!

Monday, Oct 31st
8pm-2am
the Block Boys + Journ3y Men invite our fashionable friends to
"PRIM & PROPER" aka #FlashMobDinnerParty
A fashionable dining/social experience
ADMISSION EXCLUSIVELY BY GUEST LIST ONLY!
LIST IS NOW CLOSED! ONLY NAMES RSVP WILL BE ADMITTED!
All black /black tie cocktail attire is required. Gents a button down, blazer, or tie is highly suggested!

"We're Having A (Food) Orgy" -YES People, "Any Given Sundae" Brooklyn's Largest Sunday Brunch Party Returns July 31th!

With a show of hands HOW many folks got the opportunity & pleasure to attend and experience the Sunday evening brunch that the Block Association & MIH Ventures pioneered last summer down in DUMBO? DOPE right? Well I am here to tell you and proud to announce that "ANY GIVEN SUNDAE!" WILL be returning starting Sunday July 31st at an ALL-NEW just opened location, w/ and even better menu, and an brand new addition of hosts! In a relatively small amount of time AGS become the stuff of legend to party going elite, that like good looking company & LOVE good music even MORE! This time around we're ex-ing out the movie portion and adding on guest table hosts, musical performances, and dress themes as replacements. So we're giving you ample time to get yo s**t together and join us. Why? Three words...Red Velvet Waffles!

Sunday, JULY 31st 2011
the return of "ANY GIVEN SUNDAE!"
Brooklyn's Biggest Sunday Brunch Party
SoCo restaurant -509 Myrtle Ave near Grand St.
3pm-8pm
Hosted by MIH Ventures, Micheal Mancini,
& the Block Association
Music by DJ Jon Quick, DJ Trauma, the Ahficionados,
Danny Ocean & DJ CEO
Voice overs by Silky Valente'
Dress Casually Mature!!!

#AnyGivenSundaeBK on Twitter
@TeamMancini, @theBlockAssoc, @DJCEO, @Major_Mov, @DJTraumaNYC, @FreelikeFrei, @Ahficionados, @theMreporter, @Jourdainracing, @SilkyValente, @HAElifestyle,

"Top Of The World Baby!" -the Block Association's 2nd Anniversary / July 4th Roof Top BBQ Jump-Off Extravaganza!!!

I'm not here to rub stuff in yo face, but if you DIDN'T make it upstairs to our very first roof top party for or 2nd Anniversary then let me tell you man, YOU BLEW IT!!! It was EVERYTHING folks expected to be but little did folks know it was the party that almost wasn't! True story, gather round kids and listen closely. Ok a while back before July even came round L.A. (Lyshaan Hall), Ngozi (Odita), DJ Trauma, and I were all scouting for spaces in Brooklyn to host our 2nd Annual July 4th anniversary party but was coming up short. To the rescue comes Patty Laurent that put me on to a rooftop space in the city (Rare View) that I attended a while ago and struck up a deal w/ management to book that Monday the 4th. But was told "Urban" (IE "black") parties were kinda frowned upon here, but he was willing to give us a try. However phone call after phone call, meeting after meeting, dude was giving me the "hide and seek, duck duck goose" routine and the clock was ticking! So by divine chance I happen to come across a vague e-mail from an associate suggesting I contact her for a possible lucrative venture. And low and behold a client of hers (she does hair btw) owned a FREAKIN' ROOF TOP! SWEET! You do see where this is going right? Ok so BONG! We meet and agree to collabo on the night to ensure all our people have the most memorable holiday possible and within a few days left till the 4th "Touch the Sky" was ON AND POPPIN'! However due to the fact that we were sharing the space AND the building was occupied with tenants now, the invite was to be PRIVATE! But thanks to the good ol' Internet, Facebook, word of mouth buzz, etc. It got NUTSZILLA! So if I didn't see you, I'm glad you came...BEST ONE YET!!!!

"Get Into The Party Life" -It's A Party, It's A Party, It's A Party!!!

I don't have to tell you (socialite) folks that it's been a BUSY week! Especially with all the draft stuff going on in town. Well stack up on No-Doz & Red Bull (& rum lol) cause the weekend it's not letting up either! There TONS of stuff going down and I'm here to put you on! Cool? Cool! Okay, you got...

Wed. June 22nd
"Baby I'm A Star!"
Autumn Marie's (Diggiwax) B'day
@Gold Bar -398 Broome St.
10pm-3am
Music by DJ CEO, DJ Kiss, DJ M.O.S. & DJ Parler

Thurs. June 23rd
"Baller's Brand NBA Draft Classics"
@ Hiro Ballroom - 9th Ave. betwn. 17th & 18th St.
10pm SHARP!
Music by DJ S&S
Hosted by Anton Marchand, Dante Simpson,
& Anthony Doran
Semi-Formal attire a must
RSVP @ bbdraftclassic2011@gmail.com NOW!

Fri. June 24th
"the Class Reunion" -Weekly Friday Party
@ Luke's Place -277 Cumberland St. corner of Lafayette
9-2am
Hosted by the FAM!
Music by DJ Al Most Famous, & the Ahficionados
FREE admission all night
Dinner served till 12:30am
Dress for the fashion set!

Saturday, June 25th
"Fort Greene Festival" -feat. Mos Def
12 noon -10pm
Hosted by Rosie Perez & Michaela Angela Davis
FREE admission all day
Live music by
Res, Sofia Urista, Game Rebellion, Navegante, Lifted Crew, Mariella, Jenna Andrews, & Paper Doll & more...

the Minority Report after party is at...
@Luke's Place -277 Cumberland St. corner of Lafayette
one block away from Ft. Greene Park!
10-3am
FREE ADMISSION!

Sun. June 26th
"Sundae fir Sundays"
@Vodou Lounge - Corner of Halsey St. & Nostrand Ave.
B'day celebration for Keith Henderson
& small Satellite West reunion/get together!
8-3am
Music by the Ahficionados
Free Admission to all

"Ft. Greene With Envy!" -Pics From Pt. 2 Of The Ft. Greene Fest Kick -Off Party

I KNOW you heard, read, attended, or couldn't get in to one of the HOTTEST (YES, both in buzz and f**kin temperature!) parties in Brooklyn this year! If you've been living in a window less mansion like Bin Laden, the party I'm talking about is the follow up event to the first Ft. Greene Fest kick-off event featuring Rich Medina & Ali Shaheed. This second one came even HARDER w/ Q-tip & Pete Rock turning the tables. Givin' cats pure HEAT (And speaking of the heat it was like one huge yoga class in that b**ch mannn! Why I'm mentioning this is cause I gotta say this was THEE most difficult parties I've EVER shot. Cause the damn lens would fog up like a fall night in London, making everything look like a person on a ruthie! I wasn't gonna post anything from that event but I WAS able to pull some quality pics from the rubble, though few. Anyways here they are, and FYI the actual Ft. Greene Fest is JUNE 25TH in Ft. Greene Park 12 noon-10pm (whew!) With an HISTORIC after party! Trust...

"Start It Up! Vroom Vroom!" -A Video Salute To The Start Of Summer

"Been around the world and I I I!" Man being a socialite, ESPECIALLY in Brooklyn, is HARD dawg! I often forget all I've been invited too and attended in a week. Thank goodness for my trusty Canon T2I cause now I can capture all that I see and share it. Besides, a brother gettin' old man! This often helps to jar my memory just looking back at the footage. However now to keep thangs entertaining, I use an old favorite jam of mine to use as the soundtrack to the mayham. Enjoy folks, you & I are not getting an younger. So here's a quick montage of just within the last two weeks of stuff I've attended.



Camera Canon T2I
Lens Sigma 30mm 1:1.4
Song- "Awards Tour" -A Tribe Called Quest

All footage shoot live @:
Gary Grants B'day party
Ft. Greene Festival Kick-off feat. Q-Tip & Pete Rock
DJ Hard Hittin' Harry Global Jam Session
Reese Samuel's House Party
Fresh Daily's Stoop Party
Tahoe's BBQ
DanceBrooklyn!
Vodou Lounge Sunday's
CeCe's Jumpsuit Jump-off B'day

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.253)

Sorry, I KNOW I've been falling behind on updating you with the latest pics from "the Class ReUnion" @Luke's Place, but man I've been REALLY busy working to bring the best of Brooklyn out to the best IN Brooklyn. Anyways here two combined night over at the sexy place in Brooklyn on Fridays that you may or may have attended within the last week or two. BTW apologize to those that came out and had to deal with our "sound" issue. I was taken care of the very next day so all is right with the world and we cane party on dudes!

"the Class Reunion" -Dinner & Dance party
Luke's Place -277 Cumberland St. (& Lafayette St.)
9pm-2am
Music by the M Report, the Ahficionados
& special guest DJ's
Hosted by Chris Faust
and a collective of fashionable folks
Admission "FREE like Frei" all night
Food & drinks served till late.
Wanna celebrate a b'day w/ a dinner party?
contact us at theMreport@gmail.com w/amount of guest

"Get Into The Party Life" -We On Awards Tour Memorial Weekend 3 Day Planner

Starting your LONG weekend on Friday? Good! Then look no further than the on going weekly Friday night "the Class Reunion" parties Freelikefrei (the Ahficionados') & myself (the Minority Report) have been bubbling in Ft. Greene for over a month now! This one we're setting up to be HUGE with two birthday parties, one bachelorette, and one graduation party ALREADY booked to celebrate w/us this coming Friday. Question is will YOU be joining us too?

Friday May 27th
(and EVERY Friday after)
"the Class Reunion" -Dinner & Dance party
Luke's Place -277 Cumberland St. (corner of Lafayette St.)
9pm-2am
Music by the M Report, the Ahficionados
& special guest DJ's
Hosted by Sophy Aiida, Saba Mosa, & Melonie Brown
and a collective of fashionable folks
Admission "FREE like Frei" all night
Food & drinks served till late.

Wanna celebrate a b'day w/ a dinner party?
contact us at theMreport@gmail.com w/amount of guest
it's FREE of charge

OK folks, I'm gon' need ya'll to stand up for this one! Sat, May 28th the Block Assoc-
iation in conjunction w/ the Ft. Greene Fest (happening in June) will have not one but TWO legendary names in Hip-Hop spin for the first time TOGET
HER...in BROOK
LYN! Yeah you heard right, but allow me to spell it out for you. Pete Rock "the Creator" & Q-Tip "the Abstract" will be the featured DJ for Pt.2 of the festivals' launching parties! So now your Saturday night is covered!

Saturday, May 28th
"Get On Yo P's & Q's" -Pete Rock & Q-tip LIVE!
Sanders Studios (525 Waverly Ave between Atlantic Ave & Fulton)
9pm-4am
$15, advance $10
Music by Pete Rock, Q-tip, the Ahficionados,
& Soundproof Intl.
hosted by Rosie Perez and writer Touré

Need something for Sunday? We GOT you homie! I'm more than proud to announce that the Block Association will be taking over the block located on the intersection on Fulton & Lafayette (next to the medical center) to do our very FIRST "block" party during BAM's DanceAfrica festival. If you're trying to picture it in your head it's on the very same block as Frank's Lounge right on the corner before you hit the block BAM is on. We have a large mixed bag of DJ's curated by the Ahficionados & the Minority Report getting on to spin which will make the day all the more interesting. FYI We're looking for vendors as well too. Holla.

Sunday May 29th
the Block Association and friends present...
"DanceBrooklyn!" -A Memorial Sunday Evening "Vibexperience"
1pm-8pm
Music by the Ahficonados, Soundproof Intl. Hybrid,
The M Report, Hard Hittin' Harry, DJ CEO & tons of other guests DJ's on deck.
Med Center Lot- Corner of Ft. Greene Pl. Fulton & Lafayette
FREE Admission...of course.
Looking to vendor? Hit Keith 917-364-5648 Fultonflea.com

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.252)

Now before I get into details, I wanna stress how major your fashionable presence is on Friday nights! For a while now Brooklyn's been longing for a small intimate sexy spot to chillax before the full weekend kicked in. And I can surely say that "the Class Reunion" at Luke's is rapidly growing to be THAT spot! This past Friday I got to fulfill out TWO goals of mine. One was make blow the doors of this party and make this a staple event for grown ass mature folks, the other was to as film and make a video for a favorite classic song of mine that has no video. And with the help of FOUR b'days (Joann Joseph, Kila L., Mikael McCaw, & Jonathan Beck) this Friday past was the PERFECT night to pull it off! Some now without further ado, here's pics and the completed video of the nights festivities shot AND musically conducted by Frei & I (please be kind...I'm a sensitive artist). Oh and BTW you're more than welcome to join us ANY FRIDAY to celebrate a b'day, a grad party, a girls night out, dinner...WHATEVA!




"the Class Reunion" -Dinner & Dance party
Luke's Place -277 Cumberland St. (& Lafayette St.)
9pm-2am
Music by the M Report, the Ahficionados
& special guest DJ's
Hosted by Chris Faust
and a collective of fashionable folks
Admission "FREE like Frei" all night
Food & drinks served till late.
Wanna celebrate a b'day w/ a dinner party?
contact us at theMreport@gmail.com w/amount of guest