Monday, June 16, 2008

Happy 37th Birthday to Tupac Shakur

Today would have marked the 37th birthday of the late great Tupac. Though I am personally a Biggie fan, we at The Fab Empire don't discriminate so here's a special shout-out to all the Pac fans...

Happy BDAY Pac...."you are appreciated"


I'm listening to Jon B. & Tupac's "Are you Still Down"....(side note) where is Jon B????

Recap: "Jamaican Me Crazy" Fridays at Bay Cafe

Fabulously submitted by
Ashlee
Bmore Fab! Correspondent


Every now and then, I don't feel like getting all glammed up for a night out. Sometimes, it's nice to just chill. So this weekend I was in search of a place where I could go and have a great time in my flip flops but still listen to great music with a good drink in my hand.

A friend told me about Bay Cafe (2809 Boston St) on Fridays so being the great Bmore Fab! correspondent I am, I headed over there to see what it had to offer.

There was a $5 cover charge to get in, which isn't bad considering some places can cost up to $20 on a Friday night. With a dine-in restaurant accompanying a tiki bar, dance floor and tables outside, it of made it feel like I was somewhere other than Baltimore. There was a band that played reggae but there was also a DJ who played some of my favorite songs.

Bay Cafe has a great island feel (at least on Friday nights). They also have happy hour from 4-8 on Fridays, which is marvelous for those of us on budgets :) I would definitely suggest going here again for a chill night out on Baltimore's harbor!

Pic Recap: Summer Jam 2 | Jordin Sparks | Ne-Yo| Alicia Keys

In case you missed Baltimore's Summer Jam II here are some pics. Don't worry not all of the pics are grainy...

(Photo: Jordin Sparks)

(Photo: Yup, that's Ne-Yo)

(Photo: Ms. Keys!!)



Photo credits: Joi Coleman

Stay fab! :)

Saturday, June 14, 2008

6.14 | NFL Invasion @ Xanadu

Calling all groupies & football fans....
Tonight (6.14.08), Konan, Lana Rae, The KIS Models, and Jason Murphy of the Tennessee Titans host...NFL Invasion @ Xanadu (10 S. Calvert St). This is the afterparty for Jason Murphy's Holding the Line Community Football Camp, and they are claiming to bring 30+ NFL players to the spot (the groupies are screaming right now I'm sure...)
But in all seriousness, this event is for a good cause since a portion of the profits will be donated to the Holding The Line Charity Foundation.
Sounds pretty fab to me, so stop thru!

6.14 | DJ P-Drama's Birthday Bash @ The Den

So one of my favorite DJ P-Drama (QB standdd uppp!!) is celebrating his birthday tonight (6.14.08) at The Den (3327 St. Paul St). And check this...the name of the party is "Hi Haterz" (you see me...lol...Maino is killin it in BK right now).

Ladies, you already know you must look fly and fellas, throw your collared shirt on. This event is 21+ so the kiddies MUST stay home.


You might see TheFab in the building so definitely come thru and celebrate with one of Bmore's finest!

Friday, June 13, 2008

Mini Recap | NBA Finals Game 4 at Champs Bar & Grill

Fabulously submitted by DCFab! Girl

It is me and my best friend's favorite place to chill and not be seen. That's right...NOT be seen. Champ's Sports Bar and Grill (6600 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville) is not your average hole-in-the-wall but a hole it is nonetheless.

If you like to chill with the locals sometimes go to Champ's, which is right beside the Toys R Us and the Panera Bread. I luv this place! The bartenders are mad friendly (it's so weird...they always have on wife beaters...is that the dress code?) and the people are even friendlier.

Last night, we headed here and ordered our favs, the Call a Cabs. No, they're not like the ones in Miami but they're even better! :)

The Lakers lost last night...I'm kind of indifferent...but does anyone else think that Lamar Odom looks like Tommy from Martin?!?

Let a sista' know! :)

p.s. On Thursday night's a DJ gets it poppin' in Champs. He played all my favorites last night!!!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

2nd Fridays at Timothy Deans

Our good friends Kian and Floyd are doing it again this Friday at Timothy Deans Lounge (1717 Eastern Ave), the new restaurant turned lounge.

Come here to listen to DJ Infame on the 1s and 2s and my people, you won't have to pre-game because there's drink specials all night long! :)

To view a recap of their last party at TD's, click here!!!!

Club Fab: Horsemen's Shorty Got...

If you've been a club hopper since birth like I was then you've probably heard of the Horsemen. I discovered them at the Dox and Hammerjacks...anyway they sent me this video so I'm putting it up. Much love to the Horsemen (Frankie Baby, Nigga Say What)...



I don't know if it's fab but...it's Bmore! :)

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Recap | Jazzy Summer Nights featuring Bilal

Fabulously submitted by Ashlee
BmoreFab! Correspondent

By the time we got to Jazzy Summer Nights, Bilal was just making it on stage so I have no idea who performed before or after him. But Hopkins Plaza was full of people with lawn chairs and open containers. It seemed like one big, Baltimore cookout with somebody knowing somebody who knew someone else. 

It was little too hot outside for me, but if outdoor concerts are your sort of thing, I definitely suggest you check it out...especially since it's free. Girls couldn't wait to pull out their summer dresses and shorts and the men didn't mind! They also had vendors selling merchandise so you might be able to do a little shopping while you're there. My only suggestion is that they have some kind of security check point...I was a little worried :)

Anyway, Jazzy Summer Nights are the first Thursday of every month in Hopkins Plaza (near Baltimore and Charles Streets...I'm sure you will see people walking in that direction). 

For more information, click here. Aight yall...remember to stay fab!

Friday, June 6, 2008

Thursday, June 5, 2008

6.7 | Baltimore NPHC Greek Picnic

So you know this is greek picnic season. DC Greek last weekend...so of course its Bmore's turn. Come join the Bmore Greek community this Saturday (6.7.08) from 2p-8p at the Woodlawn Memorial Park (1936 Woodlawn Dr.). Come out for games, food, strolling, and all that other stuff us Greeks do when we get together.
So I'm calling all my sorors & bruhs to the park...but I'm requesting that the Sigmas bring the Blue juice (not for me tho of course lol)

6.5 | Ray Lewis Summer Days Kickoff Party

This Thursday (6.5.08), Ray Lewis Foundation in association with E.O. Entertainment Present Ray's Summer Days Weekend Kickoff Party @ Havana Club (600 Water St. above the Ruth Chris). Doors open at 10pm and our fav Quick Quick aka DJ Quicksilva will be on the 1's and 2's. This is a Ray Lewis Party so attire is celeb status.

Dunno what celeb status is? Lemme explain: if you look in your closet, pick out an outfit, and have to wonder if its ok, its probably NOT. Now if you look in your closet and your outfit screams "I'm gonna turn heads," then that might be the one....or you're a groupie. Either way, make sure your outfit is fly.

Alright yall...come kick off the summer right!

Bow Wow @ Rams Head Live!

Verizon VIP Tours Present...Lil Bow Wow (sorry...he was lil' when he came out. You can't just decide to change your name cuz your voiced changed).
But yes, Bow Wow will be in concert on Tuesday (7.29.08) at Rams Head Live! (20 Market Place) at 7pm. Tickets go on sale this Saturday (6.7.08) at 10am so if you're one of Bow Wow's groupies (shout-out to my BFF Tracy lol), then you may wanna be in line early.

Apparently he is on his H.I.M. tour. Did anyone know he was on tour? Check out ATLFab! to see what else Bow Wow is up to and click here for ticket info.

And....don't forget where you heard it first! (TFE of course!!!)

Jill Scott Presale Tickets!!

Jilly from Philly is back promoting her third album, "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol.3". I'm in luv with this album...simply because of the song Crown Royal. (Side note: I tried to get bold and order that last Saturday at the club...big mistake...it was a waste of money. The song sounds good but the drink is NASTY!)

Joining her on tour is The Roots, DC's own Chuck Brown and another one of my international fav's Estelle. The show will be at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 2.

Get your presale tickets today from 10 AM - 11:59 PM. The Password is realthing. Click here to get em!

You're welcome :)

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

6.5 | Bilal Performs Live in Baltimore!

VMG Inc & Hennessey presents "Jazzy Summer Nights" @ Hopkins Plaza (2 Hopkins Place) this Thursday (6.5.08) from 6-10pm. Philly's own Bilal will be performing live and for FREE...yes absolutely FREE!!!
So come out and enjoy some neo-soul without breakin' yo pockets :)

6.5 | 1st Thursdays @ PUR

How come all the promoters do 1st something? How about 2nd or 3rd? Can the middle of the month get some love too? Its always about the first and the last...(ok, ok, I know I'm being extra lol)
Anyhoo, remember when BmoreFab! Correspondent Ashlee told yall about Posh Thursdays @ PUR? If not, click here.
Well they have decided to make 1st Thursdays the new weekend jumpoff because starting tomorrow (6.5.08), there will be a free jazz happy hour from 6-9pm with a complimentary buffet at PUR (2232 Boston St.). Then stay to party till 2am with your hosts, Floyd & Kian.
Bmore, I'm luvin' it...though my music is hood, every now and then, some jazz mellows me out so I'm feelin' this...

6.4 | First Wednesdays @ Robert Oliver

So remember last month I was so hype about First Wednesdays at Robert Oliver? If you dont and/or you're lost (lol), click here to re-jog your memory.
Well...it's the first Wednesday(6.4.08) in June so they're back! Sean Breeze Group (SBG) alongside Floyd & Kian of The Socialites presents..."The Style Chronicles" @ Robert Oliver (1225 Cathedral St.). Come early to enjoy Happy Hour from 6pm - 9pm with $5 Patron shots, $4 Glasses of Wine, discounted food menu full of Robert Oliver seafood specialties, and much more!!!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Recap: Making the Band 4 Concert at Pier Six

Fabulously submitted by DCFab! Girl

My sister surprised me with tickets to the Making the Band 4 Tour, which started off pretty rocky due to the fact that some shows were cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. I was a little worried they would cancel Baltimore but I'm glad they didn't...

(Photo: Too many empty seats in Pier Six where the concert was held)

The concert was scheduled to start at 7 PM but the first act, Cheri Dennis (she don't ever get no shine...I think I'm her only fan...ever since she made that song "So Complete") didn't go on until 7:45 PM because apparently nobody was in the audience. We didn't stroll in until around 8 PM where everybody was boppin' in their seats. No one got up for Cheri until she performed her hit single, "I Love You". The couple behind me had the nerrrrrrve to ask me could I sit down because they couldn't see...um. No, stand up. Thanks.

(Photo: Konan and Kelson "The Boy Next Door" from 92Q hosted)

(Photo: Cheri Dennis singing her little heart out)

After a brief intermission, I say brief because the concert was quite cheap. There was no set changes, no real DJ (push button DJ for sure), no budget probably...so anyway after a brief intermission Donnie comes out to tons of screaming fans.

(Photo: Donnie singing songs that we don't know)

I'm sorry Donnie but I'm not a fan. I'm not of fan of you and all that make up you had caked on and I'm not a fan of your background dancers and their too tight pants...one of them had a muffin top...and I'm definitely not a fan of you telling us to sing along knowing that you haven't dropped any singles! Stop it Donnie. Stop it.

After another too brief intermission, my boys came out: Day 26!!!! Yes, I was a fan before but after Donnie's boring performance Day 26 revived the stage. They came out looking sharp (as a tac) in those three piece suits that they wore on their album cover...Mike looks like he gained weight and I want Brian to take those cornrows out so bad but other than that, you know Q and Will were bringing the sexy. Robert you gets no love ever since those pics surfaced on Facebook when you proposed to your girl Junebug. Boo on you.

(Photo: Day 26 singing my favorite song, Co-Star)

(Photo: Brian and Robert of Day 26 looking for their number one fan)

The one thing Day 26 shouldn't have done was taken off those nice suits to put on what they thought was cute...it's clear that their stylist was either sleep or nonexistent. After the suits, they all came out lookin' like they got their outfits from Security. Will had on this leather vest (ew) and Q had the nerve to have on the shiniest patent leather jacket...he nearly blinded me. Diddy, come get your boys!

(Photo: Q humpin' around before his gawd awful costume change)

Then my girls came out...two claps for Danity Kane! Their album is named "Welcome to the Dollhouse" and DK didn't hold back with continuing the theme...they came out in black and white baby doll dresses. My sister liked them...I didn't care for them that much.


(Photo: Dawn showing her goodies)

(Photo: DK performing their opening song "Bad Girl")

Danity Kane performed their new and old hit, including my favorites like Show Stopper, Damaged, Pretty Boy and Right Now. The girls have come a long way and really looked like seasoned professionals as far as their performance goes. The crowd interaction was great; they sounded great (although some songs were obviously being lip synched) and almost looked great.

Let me tell you about Aubrey's hair...she was definitely Auberella that night...it looked like hot trash...with blond weave on top of more blond weave. Aundrea had too much weave in her hair too...she looked like a little bobble head doll.

(Photo: Aubrey and her horrible weave)

(Photo: Aundrea, the bobble head)

(Photo: Dawn sounded and performed the best...too bad by the end of the show her weave looked old, tangled and didn't seem to cooperate with the rest of her natural hair. Diddy, we need a stylist!!!)

(Photo: And why hasn't Diddy told "D Woods" that this isn't the look for her...for anybody really)

(Photo: Surprisingly, Shannon looked the best...and her hair stayed on point for the entire set)


The show ended by 9:30, which is pretty early considering it didn't start until 7:45 and there were how many acts? Oh well...it was good while it lasted. Afterwards, we went to get some grub at one of my fav restaurants Houlihans...we left the Hans and Day 26 and Danity Kane (and I'm sure Donnie and Cheri) were still at Pier Six greeting and taking pictures with fans...I know because we heard the screams while leaving the restaurant.

Day 26 partied at Club One afterward...read recap here.