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10 for kenya, charity kenya, hilary rowland, jarrod spector, the gates

….going once…going twice…sold! 10 for Kenya!

In charity, Events, People on June 17, 2010 at 7:33 pm

Hilary Rowland

Lacrosse hottie!

Jarrod Spector

The supporters

10 For Kenya. Project Migration Bash held at The Gates. Open Bar & Food… all proceeds go to single mothers in East Africa. Auctioned off bachelors & bachelorettes from NFL players, actors, supermodels, NLL & MLL players, and chefs. Thank you all for coming & all your support ♥

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cold war kids, heineken inspire, red star soul, ryan leslie

Heineken Inspire with Ryan Leslie in Chicago –

In Events, Music, places on June 17, 2010 at 5:25 pm

Heineken started a music series in 2009 which was then called Heineken Red Star Soul, but has been given a makeover this year and renamed

Heineken Inspire

I like the new name – and what it stands for – MUSIC, RECOGNITION AND RESPECT.

Heineken is going to hook us up (well, at least those that live in the 8 main cities where the tour Inspire tour will hit) with cool vibes, unlimited flow of Heineken and good times, guaranteed!

Be their fan on Facebook to get exclusive content and RSVP, and if you are in Chicago, the next party is coming up in a week …

check out the details below … I love Ryan Leslie…

Ravenswood Event Center
4025 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613

Ages: 21 and Over

Price: $0.00

This is a free event.

PLEASE NOTE: Only 2 tickets per person for the weekend. You may not reserve tickets to more than one event.

I.D. Required. Must be a US resident only.

Friday, June 25: 9pm – 1am
BABASONICOS
HEINEKEN MEZCLASONIC DJ’S

Saturday, June 26: 2pm – 7pm
RYAN LESLIE
J COLE
D-NICE
DJ JAZZY JEFF

Saturday, June 26: 9pm – 1am
COLD WAR KIDS
MATT AND KIM
DJ VICE

Enjoy Heineken Responsibly.

HERE IS THE COMPLETE LINEUP OF THE HEINEKEN INSPIRE SUMMER SERIES:

Miami, FL – May 21 & 22
Friday, May 21
3pm – 7pm Heineken Summer Friday with DJ Irie
9pm – 1am DJ Chad Hugo, Cold War Kids and The Hold Steady

Saturday, May 22
2pm – 7pm Fabolous, DJ Irie and Wale
9pm – 1am MezclaSonic DJs and Tito El Bambino

Chicago, IL – June 25 & 26
Friday, June 25
3pm – 7pm Heineken Summer Friday with DJ Jazzy Jeff
9pm – 1am Los Babasonicos and MezclaSonic DJs

Saturday, June 26
2pm – 7pm D-Nice, J. Cole and Ryan Leslie
9pm – 1am Cold War Kids, Matt & Kim and DJ Vice

New York, NY – July 30 & 31
Friday, July 30
3pm – 7pm Heineken Summer Friday with DJ Atrak
9pm – 1am Cold War Kids, Rogue Wave and DJ Vice

Saturday, July 31
2pm – 7pm D-Nice, J. Cole and Wale
9pm – 1am Tito El Bambino and MezclaSonic DJs

Los Angeles, CA – August 27 & 28
Friday, August 27
3pm – 7pm Heineken Summer Friday with DJ Jazzy Jeff
9pm – 1am Los Babasonicos and MezclaSonic DJs

Saturday, August 28
2pm – 7pm D-Nice, Ryan Leslie and Fabolous
9pm – 1am The Hold Steady, Joel Madden and Rogue Wave

In addition to the musical performances, Heineken Inspire will feature other unique on-site experiences including a tasting area where attendees can grab an ice cold Heineken or Heineken Light on Draught and learn to pour the perfect pint with a little help from Steve Riley, Certified Cicerone, learn to play guitar with a free lesson courtesy of Fender, Heineken Heritage interactive exhibit, a game area where you can try your hand at tennis or jam out to your favorite song and an opportunity to upgrade your taxi experience by downloading the Heineken USA-sponsored Taxi Magic App.

“We’re excited to host an eclectic mix of top-notch, exclusive events this summer,” said Shane Hoyne, Senior Brand Director, Heineken USA. “Between the hot talent line-up, DJ’s, and other on-site experiences, we’ve created something truly remarkable.”

Advertising for Heineken Inspire includes local market print, radio and out-of-home. For more information and continued updates about Heineken Inspire events including exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, live performances and interviews with the artists, check out http://www.inspire.heineken.com.

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nylon, puma social club, pumacity, the pretty reckless

NYLON + Puma Social Club = The Pretty Reckless

In dance, Events, Music, People on June 17, 2010 at 12:48 pm

Personally, I am not a fan of “jenny’s” emo behavior, her use of way too much eyeliner (reminds me of the Ellen commercial for AMEX with the raccoon) and the depressing songs ( my playlist is purely GLEE hits!) but NYLON and Pumacity think otherwise (and the bands many many fans!!) So, they are hosting a party at the Puma Social Club next Tuesday (hopefully there will not be a repeat of the Hanson+ Drake debacle!) – DJ Josh Madden will be spinning the ill tunes – all you need to do is RSVP to pumacity@nylonmag.com by Monday 5pm and you are all set to emo out with the band too!

Ripped from Spin.com:

LISTEN:Taylor Momsen’s Debut EP

By Patrick D`Arcy on June 17, 2010 10:16 AM Comment

Taylor Momsen at Bamboozle / Photo by Kyle Dean Reinford

Like her overambitious and wayward onscreen persona Jenny Humphrey, Gossip Girl‘s sixteen-year-old star Taylor Momsen definitely has more than a bit of rock star in her.

The self-titled, four-track debut EP from her band the Pretty Reckless is now streaming on Billboard.com. The EP is officially out June 22. Listen now!

We reviewed their debut set at NYC club Annex last year, and also their appearance at Bamboozle in May. You’d think it’d be hard to take a pubescent actress in a teen drama about gossip bloggers and Upper East Side “queen bees” seriously as a musician, but the music is making it pretty hard not to.

Lead single “Make Me Wanna Die” is a snarly, Courtney Love-esque rock song, with some pretty hard guitar riffs. And “My Medicine” is an EP-standout, perfect parts pop and alt-rock.

“Hey there father, I don’t want to bother you, but I got a sin to confess,” she sings on “Goin’ Down.” “I’m just 16 if you know what I mean, do you mind if I take off my dress?” Well, you’re sixteen, so yes, to avoid a lawsuit, we would mind.

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exotic food, malaysia food, malaysian restaurant week

Malaysian Restaurant Week….. yummers!

In food, places on June 17, 2010 at 12:13 pm

We all love to eat, drink and reconnect with each other over food – so, what better way to do all of that at an amazing price ($20.10) and sampling exotic Malaysian food!! Chef and proprietor Zakary Pelaccio, of Fatty Crab and Fatty Cue in NYC is the spokesperson for Malaysian Restaurant Week and he ( and me!) recommend you get to some of the hottest places in NYC and feast on the flavors of Malaysia yourself – I’m gonna get to Le Colonial and Spice Market to see their offerings, besides the staple Nyonya in Chinatown!

Details below…

Malaysian Restaurant Week June 14-20, 2010

Colorful, exotic and full of enticing flavors, Malaysian cuisine is a fascinating blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian food traditions, with signature dishes that range from Indian breads like Roti Canai and the Chinese-inspired Char Kway Teow to the quintessentially Malay Beef Rendang.

Now you don’t have to travel 9,400 miles to try these exciting flavors. For one week only, enjoy a special Malaysian menu at participating restaurants in the New York metro area.

$20.10 Prix Fixe Malaysian Menu

A Taste of Asia

245 Main St.

Chatham, NJ

(973) 701-8821

Bentara

76 Orange St.

New Haven, CT

(203) 562-2511

Café Asean

117 W. 10^th St.

New York, NY