Winter Season Festivites

"Christmas lights burn out in time, dear. We see the world in a different light." With Holiday parties all over the place for the next few weeks, I know that the communication between all of us is going to be spotty at best, so Happy Holidays to all of you. May you get what you want, not what you deserve.

I for one am pretty excited about the coming year. We are all scattered all about the country (and world) now, doing that which for some was our life aspiration. Some of us have gotten engaged , some of us have broken up, some of us are now intimately familiar with Southwest Airlines. This is probably as close as I can come to sentimental, but it struck me as a rolled into the office around 9:30 today to a catered meeting that centered around the best Spring Break Bars, that life doesn't get much better. We are allowed to flex our intellect with genuine , interesting people on a variety of projects , in an environment in which childlike curiosity and a dash of insanity are rewarded. Handsomely. (Eventually). And I guess that is a lot of what I am thankful for. So, tip your glass to yourself, I have a feeling you don't do it enough.

Ooohhhh Swaaaanky

I feel the same way I did when Kmart remodeled. Itchy.

dancehall

the music festival on the 2nd of June is going to be hot fire.

shopping around for some dancehall DJs, came across this guy who is big in London. i'm def getting him! check it out

My new love...

Does anyone else share my love for flemish paintings?

blue ocean strategery?

Reunion

It's been a while since we've all been together. And I propose that we all try to get to NYC for a night of fun. Ran across this article and I think this place would be perfect. It's kind of posh and poncy and you guys will prob hate it but we can start it from here.

March anyone? Clear you schedules. List dates/cities/venues you would like to meet at if below is not sufficient.



Since hotel rooms have mini-bars, why not shake things up and create a bar with room-service? Located in New York's Flatiron District at 35 E. 21st Street, Room Service is a new nightspot with 9 curtained-off rooms ranging from petite intimate chambers to a roomy presidential suite that offers guests a grand 15 by 20 feet.

The private spaces are furnished with couches, chandeliers, a mini-fridge, dvd player and a drawer stocked with mouthwash and condoms (one assumes for patrons to use after they've left the premises). Most importantly, guests are appointed a personal butler/bartender who's instructed to cater to any whim a guest may have -- whether it's a tailor-mixed cocktail, a pair of silk pyjamas or a manicure.

Founder Chris Reda came up with the idea in part because he was fed up with bottle service policies at upscale bars and clubs, where patrons buy bottles of liquor or champagne to secure a table or VIP seating. At Room Service, guests rent a room for the evening (USD 350-800) and can then consume as little or as much as they please.

It's a fun idea for the hospitality industry and presents a new approach to VIP treatment. Affluent consumers will no doubt enjoy another opportunity to feel like celebs, with the added amusement of coming up with unusual challenges for the butlers. (Jeeves! Fetch me a hard-boiled egg and a riding crop.) For more bar-side innovation, check out Bacardi Bespoke and member's bar for everyone.

Website: www.roomserviceny.com
Contact: Chris Reda and Mike Romer - 212-254-5709

BALLLLIIIINNNN'

Last weekend ray visited and we went to the Absolut Ice Bar in London. £15 ($30) for 15 minutes. I'm not kidding, they time how long you can stay in the bar for. Here's us throwing the VA signs b/c we're thug like that yo!







And because you guys are so out of the loop in the hip hop world, this is the reason all the NFL players are doing fadeaway shots when they score on Sundays. And probably why you hear same people yelling "BAAALLLLIIINNN" now.



Lastly, I need a huge favor from you guys. I'm throwing a music event on June 2, 2007 on Brown's Island and I'm looking for major sponsors. Soooo, if you are working with any brands/clients that are looking to break into music and sponsorships, let me know. Or if you know of anyone, let me know too.

This event is going to be huge so I'm looking for a big sponsorship. Thanks a lot guys. Cheers!