Mix and mingle in Atlanta
It’s been a super busy week with about 20 different events going on in the city! It’s one of the many reasons I love Atlanta. I went to a film festival, listened to live hip hop music, Nina Simone tribute that was a spoken word/art event and singles mixer! I am exhausted as that sounds but I had a wonderful time running around town. I will tell you about the events in more detail next week.
On Tuesday, I braved the crowd and ventured to Buckhead to attend the 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase the Havana Club in Atlanta. The event was hosted by R&B crooner Lloyd and DJ Drama, the showcase featured performances by hip-hop heir apparent Drake and Atlanta-bred Travis Porter.
One of the exciting moments for me was when BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton and members of Organized Noize and Goodie Mob presented rapper/producer Big Boi with the Legends of ATL Award. I am a HUGE OutKast fan, so it was great to see Bib Boi aka Sir Luscious Left Foot!
After I stopped pouting about being in a club on a Tuesday night, I relaxed a bit and had a great time catching up with my friend “SuperStar.” We mingled around as she caught up with friends, including one of the BMI representatives. Let me tell you, there are a lot of perks to knowing people in high places! He was kind enough to help us throughout the evening and kept us posted on Drake’s E.T.A. on stage.
The crowd was getting bigger and bigger, and it was getting later and later. I have been wanting to see Drake perform live since the buzz about him began. Just when I was feeling too old and too irritated to endure that crowd, Drake came on stage. I was pretty impressed by his stage presence. He worked the crowd and really did his thing. I get why there was so much industry buzz about him.
It ended up being a really great event that made me almost fall back in love with hip hop again. One thing I noticed about the crowd that night was that it was pretty diverse. I know I felt older *cough* then the average attendee, but the truth is there were people there of all ages.
When you go out, are you mindful of the age range of people? For the younger readers, do you prefer to hang out at events with people in your age/demographic? How can you tell when an event is geared toward you?
Are there certain places or events that you totally rule out because you know that the crowd won’t be your scene? Is it a good idea to discount any place you have a preconceived notion about? I actually met an older man, in the music industry while we were in line. He was pretty cool and not African American, so I would not necessarily have expected to swap business cards with someone like him that night. Which is my point. Do we mix and mingle with an open mind?
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601 comments Add your comment
lurker
April 23rd, 2010
3:41 pm
I was reading up and see Carlito is on a Lesbo roll today
Melo
April 23rd, 2010
3:42 pm
I dont think im ok partying next to ghosts…im very superstitious!
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
3:42 pm
Leggs, she can make her exit during the initial shock. Panties hit me in the face I am going to pause for a second take a sniff and taste then chase. LOL
Leggs
April 23rd, 2010
3:42 pm
@Melo ~ you need to bring Queen to ensure you’re on your best behavior and you can keep temptation at bay!!!
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
3:43 pm
Lurker I blogged a bunch of different jokes.
Raqi
April 23rd, 2010
3:46 pm
Leggs, LOL.
I can see him now leaping over the desk catching them mid-air in his teeth like that guy on that cracker commercial. LOL Yeah I probably will not make it pass the desk.
Professor
April 23rd, 2010
3:47 pm
Princess,
Did you listen to that Usher song? How did you like it?
Lady J-Not a Kappa Groupie! ha
April 23rd, 2010
3:48 pm
Lol pk ared its nothing to share SC isn’t huge and well black college party together…..never here nor there…via J’s BB!!!!!! LOL
czBrat
April 23rd, 2010
3:48 pm
HiYas. stayed away cuz the topic seemed rather uninteresting. should have known things would get better cuz WOW! Melo i do believe Carlito is givin you a serious run for the money as the naughtiest blogger.
Carlito you got me gigglin inspite of myself
Raqi
April 23rd, 2010
3:49 pm
The Wheat Thin commercial guy.
Leggs
April 23rd, 2010
3:49 pm
Have any of you heard Kem’s new song…love it (sorry, don’t remember the name of it).
@Raqi ~ that fragrance is in the air and he will turn into the Hulk trying to get to you!!! Your arse won’t stand a chance…best to leave the panties on.
DreamsMaterialize
April 23rd, 2010
3:50 pm
Can you actually quit a job that you are not even getting paid for? you said you work for your husband? if so, then the money is still going to the same place, just like if you were working somewhere else. you ARE getting paid, effectively. lol
AmazonRed™
April 23rd, 2010
3:50 pm
Lol pk ared its nothing to share SC isn’t huge and well black college party together…..never here nor there…via J’s BB!!!!!! LOL
So which one of you went to Benedict, cuz depending on your age you DEFINITELY know some Kappas I know!
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
3:51 pm
czBrat, How ya doing?
Raqi
April 23rd, 2010
3:51 pm
you said you work for your husband
DreamsMat, today only. Just for today. LOL
PrincessNik
April 23rd, 2010
3:52 pm
Ared
My brother is in Metro ATL and lot’s of his bro’s from undergrad are in the surrounding area. Why do you ask?
Professor
April 23rd, 2010
3:52 pm
Hola czBrat,
Melo is quite nasty and he has a way with words and spelling so it is a tough call on which one is the naughtiest.
PrincessNik
April 23rd, 2010
3:52 pm
Ared I went to Benedict
i'm swiss
April 23rd, 2010
3:52 pm
“Lesbo roll”
… Is that anything like a spicy tuna roll?
Melo
April 23rd, 2010
3:52 pm
you need to bring Queen to ensure you’re on your best behavior
@Leggs!
Im actually considering that..she will stay behind and tutor Tazzee on one or two things(esp cooking) and then ill leave u singles to mix and match while Tazzee man and I and maybe Swiss and Willie will hit Magic city,since its kinda close by.
Lady J-Not a Kappa Groupie! ha
April 23rd, 2010
3:53 pm
Meant neither here nor there…lol
DreamsMaterialize
April 23rd, 2010
3:53 pm
Kappas and Alphas were kicked off when I was in school. Just Omegas and Sigmas on campus.
Raqi
April 23rd, 2010
3:54 pm
LOL Leggs. I was just standing there in his doors batting my eyes with a little pouty baby frown asking him can we please go now.
He is a mean boss and I don’t want to work for him no mo. LOL
One of his employees said I keep talking back to him that’s why he is being mean to me.
I am going to go sit outside. Maybe he will be out soon. We have to get the baby anyway.
i'm swiss
April 23rd, 2010
3:54 pm
The fish tacos are pretty decent @ 6 Feet Under… But mostly, the beer selection is good…
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
3:54 pm
Swiss, FTW!!!
AmazonRed™
April 23rd, 2010
3:55 pm
My brother is in Metro ATL and lot’s of his bro’s from undergrad are in the surrounding area. Why do you ask?
I’m trying to figure out if I know you, without “knowing” you. That’s all.
i'm swiss
April 23rd, 2010
3:55 pm
PrincessNik
April 23rd, 2010
3:56 pm
Ared,
you could quite possibly “know of me” LOL. care to share
Lady J-Not a Kappa Groupie! ha
April 23rd, 2010
3:56 pm
SC State ‘01 graduate yall I’m bout to do cheer tryouts and want to runaway ok I’m putting the bb up! Leggs keep me updated….
Professor
April 23rd, 2010
3:56 pm
Carlito,
In honor of your postings….
http://paralleluniverse.msn.com/features/entertainment/archie-comics-gay-character/story/?gt1=28140
Melo
April 23rd, 2010
3:57 pm
mail call
Dan
April 23rd, 2010
3:58 pm
@Dreams
Alpha came back and have been pretty quiet.
3 years….that’s how long it to the Kappa’s to get kicked off again!! 3 f*ckin years
AmazonRed™
April 23rd, 2010
3:59 pm
care to share
Oh, no. I have said enough.
czBrat
April 23rd, 2010
4:00 pm
ciao Carlito!
Hola Profesora!
luv the jokes. always good to end my week with a laugh. (now why did swiss have to go and say fish tacos… lemme brace mysef for the onslaught).
PrincessNik
April 23rd, 2010
4:00 pm
i’m headed to the gym
ared if you don’t wanna blast on the blog hit me
princessnik@ymail.com
AmazonRed™
April 23rd, 2010
4:02 pm
PrincessNik – Will do.
Small world it is…
SexyCool
April 23rd, 2010
4:03 pm
Triplets???
Side eye.
These chicks look like they’ve got three different daddies.
http://blogs.ajc.com/get-schooled-blog/2010/04/23/wow-triplets-are-lakeside-high-schools-valedictorian-and-salutatorians/?cxntlid=sldr_hm
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
4:03 pm
Professor, how is the new gay guy going to beat Jughead and win Veronica over?
czBrat, bye:) What does cz standfor?
Melo
April 23rd, 2010
4:06 pm
DreamsMat, today only. Just for today
@Raqi??
so who works for who on the third shift ‘tween u and him??
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
4:07 pm
Melo, check your mail.
Leggs
April 23rd, 2010
4:08 pm
@SexyC ~ I thought along those lines too looking at those 3 pics
i'm swiss
April 23rd, 2010
4:09 pm
@czBrat — You know fish tacos are my all-time favorite meal… I especially love that cream sauce… spicy!
czBrat
April 23rd, 2010
4:09 pm
Carlito, canal zone (as in panama)
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
4:11 pm
czBrat, thanks
i'm swiss
April 23rd, 2010
4:11 pm
AmRed & PrincessNik — Well alright now, why don’t you two just go on ahead and get to “know” each other… I’ll get the camcorder…
DreamsMaterialize
April 23rd, 2010
4:13 pm
You know fish tacos are my all-time favorite meal… I especially love that cream sauce… spicy!
“fish” tacos huh…and good brews. Maybe I need to give 6 Feet Under another try. lol
Carlito
April 23rd, 2010
4:13 pm
Swiss, drains the three or should I say two?
AmazonRed™
April 23rd, 2010
4:13 pm
They look like sisters to me. Two of them favor strongly, the 3rd one probably favors the other parent.
AmazonRed™
April 23rd, 2010
4:14 pm
Well alright now, why don’t you two just go on ahead and get to “know” each other… I’ll get the camcorder…
Swiss… go away!
DreamsMaterialize
April 23rd, 2010
4:14 pm
ahead and get to “know” each other…
I know you’re not into the bible, but I’d bet you’re hoping “know” has exactly that meaning in this case. lol