Merry Christmas & Happy Kwanzaa to you and yours!  It’s been a long time!  India’s World will be back in the New Year!  Expect less commentary and more cool fashion, products, events, music  and the like.  I miss you guys!!!

Enjoy!!!

India

Happy hump day my friends.  Anybody that knows me, knows that I’m into happy hour.  In my NYC days, happy hour was a sport for me and many of friends and colleagues.  It was on me to find the coolest spots for happy hour and I had a pretty simple formula.  The said place had to have reduced price drinks, a little food (either cheap or free), the music had to be on point, and the spot had to be cool.

The Partnership for Downtown St. Louis has started happy hour every Wednesday at just about all the spots downtown .  In it’s third week, to our delight (yours and mine), happy hour is from 5-7pm and offers $2 beers, $3 wines, $4 specialty drinks, and 1/2 price appetizers at dozens of cool spots.  This is super cool in my book.  If you’re a serial dater, need to take meetings, without blowing your budget, got kids? or just simply need a mid-week break?  Downtown for happy hour just might be for you.  This is also an excellent way to increase foot traffic for businesses in the downtown area.  Do check out the flyer because many of my favorite spots are offering this happy hour deal.  For more information do visit: www.downtownstl.org.

Enjoy!

India

Today is the day that I’ve been waiting for! Ledisi’s new cd: Pieces of Me hits the stores!  I’m a huge fan of Ledisi.  I even cringe when the press says she just came on the scene in 2007 (that’s a whole nother story).  4 time Grammy Nominated, Ledisi brings it.  She sangs (can’t be touched in my book) and deserves every accolade known to artists.  While I’ve only heard the title track, and it’s very her, I know that I will be pleased.  This post is just tell you guys that the cd has dropped and you need to go ahead and cop that .

Check where Ledisi will be performing at www.ledisi.com and you can hear some samples of the new cd at www.amazon.com or www.itunes.com. 

Enjoy!!

India

Happy Tuesday guys! Had big fun at Lola’s last night.  Darius Bradford brings the funny each and every Monday.   If you haven’t checked him out, do come by.  Your week will be started with a blast! 

I love me some Meshell Ndegeocello, I remember when she first came out and she had me at hello with “if that’s your boyfriend, he wasn’t last night.”   I’ve seen her many a times in NY and DC.  Once, I was about 7 months pregnant and me and a good girlfriend of mine, Sabrina Smith, had to see her (esp me).  We ended up standing for most of the show (you think I cared).  If I was in NY, I’d be making my way to see Ms. Ndegeocello tomorrow. 

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of The Blue Note Jazz Club, The Blue Note has scheduled many top name acts like Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, Bobby McFerrin, and Meshell Ndegeocello for concerts throughout NYC.  Ndegeocello, is doing a full set of Prince covers.  Meshell is a writer, producer, singer, and a bass player.  And I would love to hear and see her play an all Prince set.  Expect, her to put her spin on what you thought you knew already.  Her show is going down tomorrow at The Highline Ball Room.  The Highline is located in Chelsea at 431 West 16th Street, New York, NY, 10011 b/t 9th and 10th Avenues.  Price point for tickets is $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  Just checked and the show is sold out.  If I were you though, I would show up and try to get a ticket/seat.  The Highline is cool like that, if there’s room, you’re in .  For more information on the entire festival do visit www.thebluenotejazzfestival.com and www.highlineballroom.com 

Enjoy! 

India

Happy Monday my friends!  Hope you had the best weekend.  Mine was pretty cool.  Looking forward to starting the week off  with laughs and jokes by checking out Darius Bradford at Lola’s tonight.  I hope you guys have not forgotten that June is Black Music Month.

I’m very happy to report that there is a lot of music happenings going on this week and you can expect several posts between today and tomorrow.  First up is a 40th birthday celebration for Tupac that’s going down in Atlanta on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at The Atlanta Symphony Hall.  All proceeds will benefit the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation.  The Concert celebration will be hosted by Tupac’s mom, Afeni Shakur, and Mike Epps.  Headlining the show is Ms. Erykah Badu and scheduled to perform is: 

• Erykah Badu
• Eric Roberson
• Roy Ayers
• Bun B
• 8Ball & MJG
• Too Short
• Nate Dogg Tribute
• Meek Mills
• Pill
• Big Staxx
• …and others

On the one’s and two’s will be Atlanta’s own, DJ Drama.  Price point for tickets is $45-150 and can be purchased by visiting: www.woodruffcentertickets.org.  Atlanta Symphony is located at 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA  30309.

Enjoy!

India

Happy Tuesday lovelies!  Did we enjoy the long weekend?  I sure did.  The weather is very summer like in St. Louis and I can’t wait for the Summer to unfold.

Who’s better than Michael Jackson?  The St. Louis Symphony will dedicate their June 11, 2011 show to the music of Michael Jackson.  While I haven’t been in Symphony Hall since grade school (we’re talking many many years ago),  this is one night that I wouldn’t mind checking it out again.  You can expect many musical tributes in Michael Jackson’s memory and I hope to catch as many as I can.  Micheal was certainly the epitome of coolness and left us far too soon.  Price point for the concert is between $37-$80. Powell Symphony Hall is located in Grand Center at 718 N. Grand Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103.  For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.stlsymphony.org.

Enjoy!

India

Happy Memorial Day All!  Where would we be without our brave soldiers who many make the ultimate sacrafice so that America can pursue it’s ideals and goals?  Today and always India’s World salutes the soldiers and their families.

Memorial Day is like the kick off to the Summer.  I’ve discovered some seasonings that really work well for seasoning your meat for the bbq.  Durkee Grill Creations are awesome.  They flavor chicken and fish and meats wonderfully.  Case in point, I had to bbq like 20 lbs of chicken wings yesterday and I didn’t start too early.  I seasoned the meat a few hours prior to grilling time.  I used the Chicken Seasoning, the Mesquite Seasoning, and the Garlic and Herb Seasonings with a little vinegar to marinate and the results were great.  I caught a sale on the seasonings when they were 10 for $10 at Schnuck’s. They were certainly a bargain and well worth the money spent.  I only wish the bottles were a little bigger they range in size at about 3 oz or so.  For more information on the seasonings do visit www.durkee.com.  I would visit your local grocery store for the full line.

Enjoy!!!

India

Happy Friday lovelies.   We are in the eve of the start of the Summer!  I’m certainly looking forward to some new experiences and energy .

There are several things going down this weekend, here are a few that caught my eye:

Friday:

Next: A listening party showcasing the music of Julie Dexter going down at Lola’s,  6-9 (free admission).  A Vanita Applebaum Entertainment Event.

The Friday Alternative at Lola’s -Live Music:18 and Counting, DJ Needles and DJ Nune (fun!).

 Global Warmth: another listening party starring Enoch is Real.  I call it a real groovy dance party at The Delmar Lounge. 11-3 ($3 admission)

Saturday:

African Arts Festival, Saturday-Monday in Forest Park in The World’s Fair Pavilion

African Arts Festival: music happenings:-5pm Soulition DJs, 6:30pm “Mini” Suite Soul Spot. 

Sunday:

African Arts Festival Continues

Monday:

African Arts Festival wraps.

Darius Bradford presents LOL@ Lola’s, National and Local Comedians and Darius hosts the evening with DJ Nune

Enjoy!

India

Happy Tuesday my friends.  Hope your week is off to a great start!  I’m working on a couple of projects that I’m really getting amped about  and I checked Darius Bradford out at Lola’s last night.  It was definitely a fun time.

Back at the ranch in NYC, there is always a cool event popping off and as I sit and think about the possibilities, it hits me, that experiencing a dj set starring Rev Run is just plain awesome! Rev Run will be on the wheels of steel tonight at Kiss and Fly (I just love their butterfly logo).  Kiss and Fly is located at  409 W 13th Street  b/t 9th ave and Washington St in NYC.  Free cocktails between 10:30 and 11:30.  For more information, do visit www.kissandflyclub.com.  RSVP to Michael James:  channelmj@gmail.com.

Enjoy!!!

India

Happy Thursday my friends!   Hope your week is moving right along.  Mine is going along pretty well!  St. Louis is going to be popping this weekend. If you are looking for some cool things to do check the line up:

Friday:

The Stress Free Friday Guys are happy houring it up at the Inspot www.inspotlounge.com

All White Party at Exo featuring appearances by Wendy Rachael Robinson (HU & The Game), Teairra Marie, Mashonda, Olivia www.loosecannonweekend.com

Bill Bellamy will be hosting Ladies Night Out at Lola’s – ladies free until 11:00pm – www.welovelola.com

Saturday:

Celebrity Basketball Game at Chaifetz Arena  www.loosecannonweekend.com

Bilal will be performing at Lola’s – $15 – www.welovelola.com

Nikko Smith will perfom at Harry’s – $10 – www.harrysrestaurantandbar.com

Sunday:

Comedian Darius Bradford,will host Love Songs and Laughter Comedy Show and Concert at The Ambassador.  Comedian EarthQuake and KCi & Jo-Jo to perfom.  Price point is $45/$55 for General Admission and VIP.

Have the best weekend!!!

India