"Color Me Bad...Kaleidoscope!" -Miguel's Newest Release Debuts In Brooklyn

I'm STILL kicking myself that I missed his show at the Bowery Ballroom last night, but the Gods have smiled on me, cause I'm hearing that Miguel will be at Brooklyn Bowl TONIGHT! which is right im my beloved home boro so the cab fare home will be cheaper! LOL! His album was just released a couple of hrs ago, so tonight will play out as an album release party of sorts. You can thank me now.

Miguel -- 2012 Tour Dates
Oct. 2 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
Oct. 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Basement Mix Records
Oct. 4 - Los Angeles, CA - Amoeba Music
Oct. 5 - Mississippi, MS - Mississippi State - Jacob Allen Student Center
Oct. 6 - Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Stadium
Oct. 10 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
Oct. 11 - Baltimore, MD - Morgan State University
Oct. 12 - Nashville, TN - Limelight
Oct. 13 - Gainesville, FL - University of Florida Center for Performing Arts
Oct. 15 - Petersburg, VA - Virginia State University - Daniels Gymnasium

"Get Into The Party Life!" -The September Issue

I have a gang load of stuff for you to occupy yourself with as we close in on wraping up September ALREADY (sheesh)!  Start with an event we'll (the Minority Report NYC & the Block Boys) be hosting TONIGHT after work starting at 5:30 w/ OPEN BAR by Stoli

TODAY at Brooklyn Bowl Yume BK will be hosting a press conference and press party for the RMX2, a digital DJ console that democratizes the way DJs are now created, while paying homage to the analog roots of DJing. So what do you have to do? Well do what you do best, Blog. But here you do it live. A special area will be created just for you and you can blog in utter comfort as you bowl, eat, and drink the night away. Where do you sign up? Well that's easy. Just respond to this e-mail with your confirmation and we'll save you a spot. Spots are going rather quickly, so the sooner you do it the better. All pertinent information is below.

Where: Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave. Between 11th & 12th
What Times: 5:3pm -7pm
Why: Launch of the RMX 2 DJ CONSOLE BY HERCULES (www.herculesdjmixroom.com)
Who: Freedom Party, Rub Party, Grand Wizzard Theodore, and many more
Free Stuff! Yep, headphones provided by Hercules and some other cool stuff

FRIDAY there's...
OK the buzz is out and the streets is talking heavy about the biggest party of the year. "New Jack City" Fridays present "Virgos Night Out".  I cant even begin to explain how big this event will be. All I need you to do is get your outfit ready now and reserve your section ASAP cause the masses are coming out for Vol 3 of this classic event.  You need to be a part of the "couch surfing" that will be orchestrated at this spectacular event. Four members of the Block Association are celebrating big and their is no spending limit on the celebration. Expect a show , decorations , Dancers , Drums , and a serious light show of bottles going around the club. You know we had to bring in the Legendary  DJ Goldfinger to bless the event properly with great  A + musical direction. I am warning you to please arrive early cause when its one Block member celebrating its MAJOR , but to have four members is like the Superbowl. RSVP is a must for this event. To the ladies we present you with a Open Ciroc bar b4 midnight so come on in and drink on the "Block Boys" and celebrate greatness.

SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED TONIGHT!
Block Association +  Showcase Ent + Empire Entity.  Present     

"VIRGOS NIGHT OUT"   held at "NEW JACK CITY" Fridays 
@ J' Adore -37 W17th St.  bet 5th ave and 6th Ave

Date: Friday August 30 , 2012
Event starts: 11pm-4am  
Music by: DJ Goldfinger

Admission Details: Ladies NO COVER all night and gents small fee for entry

Sponsored By:  Ciroc (open Ciroc bar for ladies from 11pm-12am )
Dress code: Your at your absolute f**kin' BEST!  

(NO HATS, NO T-shirts , NO SHORTS , NO Boots)  

Collard shirt/Blazers/Polo Shirts/loafers/jeans/trendy sneakers/stylish attire is highly recommended for entry

please arrive in proper upscale fashionable attire for a easy entry to this event.

FRIDAY Sept. 21st
QUE FILMS Presents 

“THE BLUEST NOTE” 

a Short Film to Screen at the URBANWORLD FILM FESTIVAL 

The short film, "The Bluest Note,” is heading to the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City, NY. Nominated for Best Narrative Short Film, it will screen at the AMC 34th Street Theater 9, Shorts Program 2, on Friday September 21 at 2:45pm 
and Saturday September 22 at 2:45pm.
 
The Bluest Note" is an honest portrait of a famous singer in the twilight of his career trying to hold on to what he once had. When he loses his voice, Tony Mann (Len Xiang) is forced to choose between pursuing his passion at all costs or accepting his new reality.
The film features moving performances by Len Xiang, Stacey Lewis, and Jaynelle Clarke. Directed and produced by Marques Green, written by Oliver Webb, and produced by Laila Petrone, “The Bluest Note” debuted at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival in August. Tambay Obeson of Indiewire’s Shadow and Act says, "The mournful tale ... is supported by strong acting from its cast, and high production values, including some lovely, evocative cinematography, and it places both filmmaker and writer squarely in our sights as talents to watch for”.  The trailer and details on the cast and crew are available at quefilms.com/thebluestnote/

Sunday September 23rd 

"SKY FALL" - Rooftop Brunch Day Party / Part 5
, 2012
@Copacabana -268 West 47th St. Bet 8th Ave & Broadway

Date: Sunday September 23, 2012
Event starts:3pm-11pm (Day Party)
Music by:DJ Trauma & Danny Ocean

Hosted by: Mr. Silky Valente
Sponsored By:MADE DRINKS
Dress code: Your at your absolute f**kin' BEST! Dress to impress.

 

to RSVP for this event "SKY FALL"

For Table Reservation + Bottle Service, Bday Celebration
Contact me theblockRSVP@gmail.com / pin:331B283F

 

Sunday 9/30th is "Rock & Bowl" @ 300 New York @ Chelsea Piers.
Our HUGE Customer Appreciation Night! Details coming soon!

Remember EVERY FRIDAY there's...

"NEW JACK CITY"
@J'Adore -37 W. 17th St near 6th
11pm-4am
Music by DJ Kaos & Guest DJ's

Bottle specials. (These are all in , tax & gratuity)
2 for 350 or 400 (our choice) all in 750 size ciroc and goose b4 12
2 ciroc or goose $550 all night / free rose champagne and hooka b4 1am

2 Henny or patron. $600 all night / free rose champagne and hooka b4 1am
2 rose. $550 all in all night
2 veuve $400 all in all night

to RSVP for this event "NEW JACK CITY" 

For Table Reservation + Bottle Service, Bday Celebration
Contact me theblockRSVP@gmail.com / pin:331B283F

"Guard Ya Grill!" -the Startin' 5's BBQ Video Replay Suckers!

Last Saturday I was making plans to attend that Pimps of Joytime/Navagante joint that went down at Brooklyn Bowl. HOWEVER the G train was acting like a BI**H so plan B was the next course of action. Which SHOULD'VE been plan A for the jump! Let's me rewind a bit. About a week ago my boy Jay (Jason Smith) hit me on Twitter about posting an invite to his annual StartIn' 5 BBQ event he has (who know? obviously not me) every year. And me knowing how hungry/thirsty folks get around summer time in search of that next poppin' BBQ, I warned him "You SURE you want me to do that kid!?!" Well long story short it was Planters cashew NUTS in there! And here's the footage to back it up! Start it UP! LOL

"Workin' Hard On The Block!" -Future Planning During the Present

Now WHO says you have to be in a kitchen to be cooking? Spring is HERE (well not weather wise) and Summer is quickly approaching so the Block Association is gearing up to bring you yet another fun filled, memorable year of quality events and social gathering. Starting with our grassroots movement and annual event for Black Fashion Month the "Fashion 500!" This year we're taking the campaign on-line with a viral film/PSA to bring "fashion light to those still dressing in the dark." Fashion 500 is happening at (No.1 Front St.) Sat. April 23rd so mark your calendars. We're looking to blow out last years attendance records. Then in May (the 8th Mother's Day) we hope to continue our "Rock & Bowl" series w/ Artful Dodger involved. So now you can sleep easier we GOT you on the event tip! Don't it LOOK like we're hard at work? For now enjoy Friday's w/ us at "the Class Reunion" @ Luke's Place till then.

"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.210)

"Been around the world and I, I, I..." -Lisa Stansfield

It's ONLY July dog, and it feel like I've been to TWO Summer's worth of events in such a short span of time! Besides doing my own Block Association related events! Sheesh! The reason I'm saying all this is that, below I've post a collective of pictures from outings that I've never gotten around to posting. Between working, having social life (on-line & off), eating (in & out), sexual activity, and of course SLEEP...who has the time? I guess me obviously cause FINALLY(!) I've posted "the best of what you've been missing" in pictures. Now like me walk you through what is what. If memory serves me right, here's the order of events in which the pictures are ordered. Take a LOOOOONGG lunch break buddy cause it's ALOT! LOL! The first two are from this Fela soundtrack release party at Brooklyn Bowl, the next 17 flicks after that are from a lil' "last minute" Celtics vs Lakers playoff get together we had at No.1 Front St. in DUMBO (after the Seaport/Drake fiasco), the following 17 pics after that are from that Soul of Brooklyn site launch party next to MoCada in Fort Greene. The 13 flicks up next are from my homie Ashley Wiggins Grad dinner party at C.O.L.O.U.R.S in SoHo. The 6 behind those were taken at some Steve Madden roof top/artist showcase thing. That had you on the line longer than the actual event lasted! Fail! Moving on, I got 27 shots from the Wynter Gordon showcase that never happened thanks to some sound troubles! Then there's 18 from the Big Boi album release joint at the Puma Social Club also at the Seaport. And lastly the rest are of that Dirty Debs jump-off (same night as the Big Boi thang) that kicked off last week at Delicatessen's downstairs lounge. WHEW! If you see someone you know in ANY of these pics, let'em know that they've been M reported! (Plug) Hope to see you guys on Friday @ Room Service (35 E. 21st bewtn Park & B'way) again (rsvp theMreport@gmail.com) FREE on list till 12am then reduced till 1am!