Skin shade preferences are a global phenomenon and that was one of the most disappointing pieces of truth reiterated by “Dark Girls,” a most excellent documentary film. Brought to the screen by the director/producer team of D. Channsin Berry and Bill Duke, “Dark Girls” is well thought out. The film lays out the full circle […]
Bowie’s Own Marcus Canty Nears Record Deal
Word is that Marcus Canty is very close to signing a deal with Epic Records. According to his Tweets, he’s currently in studio with A-list producer Kuk Harrell. Mr. Harrell has produced Mary J. Blige, Justin Beiber, and Katy Perry. Marcus Canty recently flew from his home in Bowie, MD to Los Angeles and we hope the […]
Boxing Returns to Showplace Arena
I remember my Daddy and his friends going to “the fights.” Even though I wanted to go with him, Daddy said boxing was too brutal for me to go with him to live matches. I was relegated to getting my fight fix as  his couch buddy as we watched everything from bantamweight to heavyweight fights on the Wide […]
Weekend Happenings
According to weather.com, it’s going to be a rainy weekend. You can still have a great time in or near PGCo. Toni Morrison, Terry McMillan, David McCullough are featured at the National Book Festival in DC, Baden Community Day in Brandywine, Bill Pickett Rodeo at Showplace Arena, PGCo Community College Blues Festival, Kindred The Family […]
DEALS: Movie/Theater Tickets, Football Game
Buy With Me is offering a deal of 4 movie tickets for $33 (gold experience) or $27 (silver experience). Locations at The Boulevard, Beltsville, and St. Charles Town Center. DEAL HERE Fela!: The hit Broadway musical is playing at Sidney Harman Hall in DC. Goldstar deal on tickets – $32.50 DEAL HERE Trouble in Mind, civil rights […]
Maryland Fashion Week 2011
If you missed it then shame on you. The announcer, Raycean, was raucous, the audience was diverse. Every clothing collection stood on its own. The event was Maryland Fashion Week’s Washington Premier Fashion Showcase. As I was being escorted to my table, I passed a gaggle of pageant queens with their sashes and bejeweled crowns. […]
Weekend Happenings: Sept. 9th – 11th
Community shred in Bowie, Prince George’s County Fair, Jazz performance at Montpelier, Arts on Foot, Black Family Reunion, Alexandria Festival of Art, Adams Morgan Day Festival and Redskins Football  Friday, September 9th Prince Georges County Fair: The fair is at Show Place Arena, 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, Friday 5-11pm, Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday […]
Howard/Morehouse Football Game DEAL: $9
September 10th game at RFK Stadium. Groupon tickets start at $9 DEAL
Famous for What?
I first took note of it when Kim Kardashian made it into the celebrity realm. How could a girl who whored around with whorin’ Ray J now become a celebrity? I mean seriously, you made a sex tape with Brandy’s brother: that’s your claim to fame. Paris Hilton (another sex tape veteran), Nicole Richie, Omarosa, NeNe Leakes, Kate Gosselin, […]
Discount DEALS
Here’s a list of deals for businesses not too far from PGCo; only one is in Bethesda:Â Segway tours, Sushi/Mediterranean/Burger food deals , baseball tickets, massages, yoga classes Yoga classes in Alexandria, $20 for 20 classes Yoga Deal Segway Tour of Annapolis from SegZone, $30 Segzone Deal Nationals baseball tickets, $9, $12, […]