Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Hello World,

Its me, Danie B. (reminiscent of an old fav...Hello God..its me, Margaret). I am up way too early on this lovely Sunday to go and spend the day with the lovely woman God gave me to. But of course....I had to stop in and give the party run update from last night...

Two spots that are definitely poppin' in 2010.

Friday's Afterwork Networking Mixer at The Gates

25th and 8th ave...nothing but hott boys in suits. A good time is had by all. LOL.

You must check this spot out...it only runs till 11 so you will be tucked in and ready to go for the following morning if you don't choose to keep party hopping if you do. And of course if you need to keep dancing...there is always Freedom Fridays at Le Poisson Rouge.

Fat Black Pussycat Saturdays on W4th right across from the Blue Note. I am a big fan of jazz but there is no jazz at this spot...a beautiful mixed crowd to go with your mixed drink...and the DJ keeps you MOVING all night. It is a intimate spot with adorable bouncers and plush chairs should your feet finally tire out! Again....a god time was had by all...nothing but cuties and ended nicely with the OFFICIAL song of the night...NOW THAT WE FOUND LOVE....so I am naming it song of the week...quotes for focus coming tomorrow!

MUAH XOXO

I'm out,

Danie B.

Dear World,

I am sitting on my couch with my homegirl Lyfe... discussing how ridiculous guys can be when they are in Love. It is so stupid...all we ever want is for them to love us but as soon as they do..we (me) become the runaway bride. Can we say Danie has problems with love? Yes, we can!

Lata Luvs,

Danie B.

Hot Spots....eyes on summer

So its time to build the roster once again.....so we are off to the trenches ladies!!! This week I popped in to some #oldiesbutgoodies hotspots in NYC...and slid into a few new ones. STOP....This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. This is only a test ....PAY ATTENTION to the line that follows.

The guys are hotter, smarter, focused and direct. I just HAD to SHARE!!!

I don't know where they are breeding these guys...or if I have to take a red pill or blue pill to see more of them. But if this is what the matrix has to offer...I am sooo in!!!

Wed-- Tillman's -- Jaiden the Cure Performance

He was amazing as usual...video and pics coming soon!! This guy has a voice like a waterfall and a great personality to boot! This place has a cool vibe and is an old fav of mine. Neo-soul, Live music, quaint surroundings, and it is always full of interesting people.

Thurs -- Honey -- How sweet it is Thursday

The drinks were flowin...the music was poppin and the "man-candies" were friendly and in abundance...its a must do...great promoters who really treat the clientele well.

Fri -- The Gates-- Afterwork Networking Event -- Guest speaker Andrew Morrison

I happened upon this by accident but boy was I glad that I did...

Great speaker + Great Ambiance + Advancing Minorities = Perfect Activity

I expect great things from the groups that have come together to provide this alternative (Grae Enterprises, The Conglomerate and Mike Mogul +)

I'm out,

Danie B.

I'm back

Life comes in ebbs and flows...I'm flowin...I guess he is ebbin...lololol

6 Things I never told u -- The Leagues

I was swept off to BAM rose cinemas last night for a real treat. "Six things I never told you" is an eye-opening anthology on relationships, love and sexuality.

So here is the story: Six NYU film grads got together and decided to change up the "black love" perception that we most often get to see in the movie theater. They get together to discuss concepts at one member's house, pick a book off of the shelf and created an indie blockbuster. Of course, the book itself was from a powerhouse black author, "Song of Solomon" -- Toni Morrison. Each Creator blindly picks a random line from the book and uses it as inspiration for each of the six scenes, Thing 1-6.

I stifled a laugh when the first scene opened with the label, Thing 1 because I made a direct correlation to Green Eggs and Ham. I guess I hang with kids too much, lol! I was soon to see that there was nothing funny about the masterpiece that unfolded in front of me. Each scene explored and tore through myths about black love. They were experimental and abstract but held onto radical truths. I was amazed by the honesty that practically spilled off of the screen.

I don't want to ruin it for anyone who might have the chance to see it but Thing 5 was the one that shocked, surprised and forced me out of my own "lil box".

The scene is between a woman in her early 60's (played by noted actress Novella Nelson) and a 20 year old gigolo, King. I can't say very much but it should suffice to say that neither of them knew what they were walking into. The Creator crams a plethora of emotions into the 15-20 minute scene and throws the audience slightly off balance. Surprise, anger, lust, embarrassment and revenge plunge into the audience as each person finds a part of themselves in each character. Then, just as quickly it ends with such unexpected tenderness and sense of understanding. In one word. Brilliant.

Just a peek into the others:

Thing 1-- Divorce/ Men have feelings, who knew?

Thing 2 -- A slighted wife/ Husband that works too much/ Cable guy -- You do the math

Thing 3 -- Black Republican/ S&M

Thing 4 -- Cheating Woman/Her blind fiancee/ His "cock" confidence

Thing 6 -- Woman/Man/Baby -- This man wants to own his thoughts. Must she know all?

There was only one showing in New York. It has been shown internationally and will show next in Virginia. The website isn't up yet but I will update as soon as I get it.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDn3PfcnYrs

It is a must-see!!