5.30 This is for my dudes...Can the Celtics take it tonight?

Fabulously Submitted by
Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie

This is for my dudes...and some ladies...who don't really care about what's poppin' tonight, aren't into Sex and the City (I know, blasphamy!) and are realy just all about THE CELTICS.

Tonight is Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals where our home team will be in the Motor city looking to put this series to bed! Tune into ESPN tonight at 8:30 PM (Eastern).

If you missed Game 5 on Wednesday - wow - this series has been bananas! It was a close call, with the Celtics sliding to a 106-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Ray Allen, had a ‘Stella’ moment and ‘got his groove back’ with 29 points and 5 powerful three-pointers from way behind the arc! He has been struggling for most of the playoff season (don’t worry Ray, Boston is still holding you down!), but he proved to be a dominant force on the court during Wednesday night’s game. And let’s not forget about the huge ‘perk’ we got from Kendrick Perkins. He poured in 18 points and 16 rebounds.

(Kendrick Perkins doing ‘big’ things for Boston during Game 5!)

Photos: NBA.com

*UPDATE: Pistons guard, Richard Hamilton, is expected to play in tonight’s game. His participation for tonight was questionable after he strained his right elbow during Game 5, but he’ll be suited up and ready to play.

Go Celtics!

5.31 Ray J and Lloyd's After party | Club Passions

The After-parties for Jam'n 94.5 Summer Jam continue with the Lloyd and Ray J's (I really can't stand that dude!) party at Club Passion (6 Portland St., Providence RI) with DJ Geespin and Deja brought to you by Imondalist Entertainment and Modiva Style

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*Fab Girl Tip The Flyer was small and didn't give much information, such as...price for entry or if it is 21+. I am assuming it will be the same a the other spots $20 for ladies and $30 for dudes. I hear this is a fun spot for some Bostonians who want to check out something different, but it is a drive, so please drink responsibly!

Go at your own risk!

:)

UPDATE: LIl' Wayne and Trey Songz After-parties...

*Thanks Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie!

Turns out the Lil Wanyne after-party and the Trey Songz after-party have combined due to impending weather challenges ie: a whole lotta rain. They will now both be held at

Boston Billiards (126 Brookline Ave., Fenway).

* Fab Girl Tip! Parking will be crazy, the crowd will be crazy. I don't know how you're gonna make it. Either chalk it up and pay for parking, or take the T - then cab it...IDK..., but you can't say I didn't warn ya!

5.30 TONIGHT! | Sex and the City | Mantra

The parties just keep rollin' in!! High Roller Boston is hosting a Sex and the City party at Mantra (52 Temple Place, Downtown Crossing).

All ladies are free before midnight!! They are even giving away FREE Sex and the City Movie passes to the first 50 Sexy Ladies!! -That is sooo worth it.

Music will be by DJ Ted L and DJ AYK (Hip Hop, Top 40, Mashups, House)

21 + only. Men enter for only $10.

Doors open at 10:30PM

This is a High Roller (mention them at the door) Guest list only event.

RSVP here!!

5.31 Trey Songz| Official Afterparty | Boston Billiards

GROUPIE ALERT!!!

In a similar vein to the Lil' Wayne Official After party, Trey Songz is having his after party at Boston Billards Club (126 Brookline Ave., Fenway) sponsored by

Status Promotions (and a whole bunch of other promoters).

DJ Fanaticmuzik will be keeping the party hype.

Ladies are $20, Men are $30 = Chickfest! :)

Trey Songz will be inviting 20 sexy ultra classy ladies to go into V.I.P. with him,

Groupies bring your A game!

This 21+ event is guest list only. To get on the guest list click here!!

5.30 Laughing out Loud! | Comedy | Bayside Expo Center

Tonight, if you are lookin' to get your comedy on, head out to the Bayside Expo Center (The Carson Place 180 Mt. Vernon St, Dorchester) for Laughing Out Loud! sponsored by

Nu'Linx Magazine and 9 Alarms Entertainment.

Comedic performances by,

Michael Blackson, Tony Woods, Marshall Brandon, and Ray Lipowski,

The event will be hosted by local comedian

James "The Glow" Goff

Doors open at 8 p.m. The show starts at 9 p.m.

For more info and tickets Call 617-407-6404

Part 2 of this event is an after-party at The Vault Room (326 North Main St., Randolph) featuring Mr. Heat Rocks and DJ Chubby Chub.

**Keep your ticket stub from the comedy show and you will get a discount into the party.**

5.31 Young Black Women's Society | Codman Square Library

Join the Community Service Committee of the Young Black Women's Society, Inc
for the seminar Relax, Relate, Release. A free well-being workshop for Women of Color

Featuring
Motivational Life Coach
Windsor Lindor

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Codman Square Library
(690 Washington St, Dorchester)

RSVP Required.

To RSVP click here!! or call (617) 830-0641

5.29 Young Professionals Network | Blue Wave

The National Urban League of Boston Young Professionals Network

invites you to an evening of networking, sharing and membership at

Blue Wave Bar & Lounge (343 Congress St., Downtown)

There will be free appetizers!

The event is from 6 - 9 p.m.

If you sign up for your YPN membership at this event, proceeds will go to supporting urban youth scholarships at Camp Atwater

For more information about the camp click here!!

5.31 Oleta Adams | Boston Pops

If you missed her last performance, don't fret Oleta Adams has returned to perform with the Boston Pops for a Gospel Night, this Saturday at Symphony Hall (301 Massachusetts Ave).

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Charles Floyd will be conducting.

Tickets range from $19 - $87

For tickets click here!!

5.31 Boogie for Obama | Haven Art Lounge

United Thru Change (UTC) presentes Boogie for Obama at

Haven Art Lounge (1820 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester)

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The night will feature various local artists, spoken word performances, fashion design, a silent auction, food and even an open mic.

All of the talent has been donated and I assume (though the flyer does not specifically state it) a portion of the proceeds goes to the Barack Obama campaign.

The party starts at 8 and goes 'til 1 a.m. This is a 21+ event.

Tickets are $20

For tickets click here!!

6.2 Jaheim | Berklee Performance Center

Remember Jaheim or as my E-I-C- would say "sexy fine" Jaheim?

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He will be live in concert on Monday, June 2nd at the

Berklee Performance Center

(136 Mass. Ave, Back Bay)

Tickets range from $48 to $58.

For tickets click here!!

You can also pick up tickets in person at
Nubian Notions (57 Warren St., Roxbury )

Show starts at 7 PM.

*The Boston Fab! Team highly recommends you take public transport to this event as parking is crazy over there! The venue is within walking distance.

5.30 Lori Dow | CD Release Party | Milton Hoosic Club

Friday night local artist Lori Dow will have a CD release party for her latests album Love Changes with guest appearances by Montez Cardwell & Kyle Kankondeat at

The Milton Hoosic Club (193 Central Ave, Milton)

There will be light hors d' oeuvres served and a cash bar.

Doors open at 7:00 pm

Tickets are $25.00

For advanced tickets click here!!

Tickets will also be available at the door, the night of the concert.

**To learn more about this budding artists click here!!**

5.31 Jam'n 94.5 Summer Jam!

If you feel like partying with the kiddies or lickin' on a lolipop :) head out to the Jammin' 94.5 Summer Jam at the Tweeter Center (885 S Main St, Mansfield)

The concert will feature artists: Rick Ross, The Dream, Ray J, Lloyd, Trey Songz, Colby O'Donis, 2 Pistols, Cherish, Ryan Leslie, Lil' Wayne

Open air seating

The concert starts at 4 p.m.

Tickets range from $25 - 94.50

For tickets click here!!

5.31 Lil' Wayne | Official After party | Water Works

CALLING ALL GROUPIES!

Status Promotions & Young Money Entertainment present The Official Lil' Wayne After Party following 94.5 FM Summer Jam.

Marina Bay Beach Club aka: Water Works (333 Victory Road, Quincy)

Although the concert includes the kiddies, the after party is a 21+ event.

Lil Wayne will be choosing 20 special ladies to join him in V.I.P. *Gold diggers wear that freakum dress out and flaunt those stilettos.*

Ladies are $20, Men are $30...dag!

This is a RSVP only event.

To RSVP click here!!

5.30 Grand Opening! | Sophisticate Fridays | Privus Lounge

This Friday, check out the Grand Opening of Sophisticate Fridays at Privus Lounge
(165 Brighton Avenue, Allston) brought to you by R.O.B (Revitalization of Boston)

This weekly event features complimentary sushi & champagne from 10 – 11 PM

Then dancing the night away to a mix of soulful house, neo-soul, R&B, jazz and classic hip-hop.

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This is a 21+ event and there is NO COVER CHARGE! Yup, it’s FREE!

The flyer (not pictured here beause it was too small) does state proper dress so you know what to do.

Table reservations are available and strongly encouraged.

For more details click here!!

**To get a sneak peak of their under construction website click here!!!**

Recap: Feel The Vibe Saturday | Blue Wave

Fabulously submitted by
Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie

After a brief stint at Z Square last Saturday, I headed over to The Blue Wave (343 Congress Street, Downtown) for Feel the Vibe Saturdays. Shortly after midnight, there wasn't a line...and the ever-helpful bouncer suggested a great parking spot! You get major cool points for the tip man!

At first, I was concerned. No line = nobody inside, but they assured me at coat check that the crowd was cool. My girl and I reluctantly paid the $15 cover thinkin' this better be good.

Inside, I have to admit that The Wave wasn’t as packed as it usually gets. Some people were dressed very casual while others took the time to get their hair fried, dyed and laid to the side! There were even a few people rocking tuxedos and ball gowns from a wedding that happened earlier in the day.

(Photo: Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie and Boston Fab! fan Monique)

Still, the bar was jam packed! Amanda, a bartender, whipped us up something fun, a Malibu Martini, which was a fairly priced $10. It was kind of on the sweet side but soooo goooood! She could not only make a great concoction but she also could handle herself well when it came to helping out the she-had- a-few-too-many-drinks-girl next to me. Ugh.

The best part of the night was the music by far. DJ Eight-2 did his thing! The minute I hit the dance floor my roller set was done! LOL.

(Photo: Blue Wave party-goers feeling that DJ Eight-2)

The Blue Wave will always remain a staple on the club scene in Boston. My man Rob definitely knows how to throw a party!

(Photo: Boston Fab! fan Monique with promoter Rob)

*Inside Scoop* I hear Rob's starting a new event at Privus Lounge called Sophisticate Fridays. The grand opening is this Friday, May 30th!

Check back on BostonFab! for more details!

5.31 Real World Boston | Syrus | Long Wharf

Okay this seems particularly random, but this Saturday, Syrus from Real World Boston (Season 6) wants you to pay $30 to go on a cruise with him. How very D list of you Syrus.

If you are actually interested you can hop aboard The Frederick L Nolan Jr of Boston Harbor Cruises at the Long Wharf (Faneuil Hall). The cruise sails at 6 p.m. and includes free admission to the afterparty at Jose Mcintyre (160 Milk Street, Financial District)

For tickets click here!!

5.30 Sex and the City Premiere Party | Underbar

We are only a few days away for the Sex and the City Movie premiere and there are parties poppin' up all over the city.

Underbar (275 Tremont Street, in Caprice), my new favorite venu, is having their party with with DJ Franklin here's the schedule:

9:00 PM Early doors--VIP Reception
9:30 PM "Carrie Cosmo" tastings by Grey Goose Giveaways from salons, record labels, etc.
10:30 PM Sex and the City character look-a-like contest (cash prize for the person that most closely resembles--through look and apparel--a main Sex and the City character).
11:00 PM The party continues all night long !!!

Tickets are $20.

For tickets click here!!

Update | Poetic Escape Blue Wave

The Boston Fab! Team checked in with the promoter for Poetic Escape at Blue Wave (343 Congress Street, Downtown) and have clarified that this event does NOT take place every Wednesday, it is every 3rd Wednesday or possibly every other Wednesday (yeah that is sooo clear now - lol). And there IS a cover, which is $5.

Sooo...if you feel like getting your poetry on check out The Poetic Escape every 3rd Wednesday for sure, any other Wednesday will be a gamble :)

Stay Fab! :)

5.30 Elephant Man | Club Lido

Yes, Elephant Man is in town promoting his new album "Let's get Physical" this Friday at Club Lido (1290 North Shore Road Revere).

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The show starts at 9 p.m.

Tickets are kinda steep .(I've seen him for free in Miami) at $30 - $50 .

For tickets click here!!

5.28 Shemekia Copeland | Scullers Jazz Club

Tomorrow night at 10 p.m. The daughter of the late Johnny Clyde Copeland, Shemekia Copeland will be performing at Scullers Jazz Club (400 Soldiers Field Rd.)

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Tickets are $25.

For tickets click here!!

Recap: The White Party | District Lounge

After almost losing my life trying to find a parking spot, I got in line at District Lounge (180 Lincoln St, Financial District) around 10:30 p.m. Yes, I know that' s kinda early but I knew this party would get packed fast. There was already a short line and the ladies (and I use the term loosely at this point) in front of me were wilin' that they their friend was not admitted to the party due to the fact she was wearing maroon and black. Uh- did you forget that it's called "The WHITE Party"? But J. kept his usual calm and collect self, even when the head bob and snapping fingers came out. Way to keep it classy man. I had your back tho' had sumtin' went down. :)

(Photo: Boston Fab!, DC Fab! and Fab Empire CFO)

Inside the iPod was playing nice chill tunes and the crowd was looking nice. Black people, we look so good in white! You couldn't help but notice the TONS of females, but I think guys thought about how little white clothes they had in their closet and decided to go elsewhere. I can't blame 'em. I was in a mad panic trying to find something and did some serious alterations to my outfit to make it work...man. 

Anyways...the dudes (all 19 of them) were looking quite dapper. I could tell they got a little lacks on the dress code after a while, 'cuz some dudes were definitely in there with the multi-colors...but at least they tried to work on the ratio...tried being the operative word.

(Photo: Me and Boston Fab! fan Jax)

I stuck with the bar on the left for my well made vodka tonic. I really liked how the bartenders were also dressed in white. The two female bartenders that made my drinks were very courteous, acknowledged us when we came to the bar and they could make more than one drink at one time! Wow...I was truly thrilled ;)

The thing about a free party is that people are more likely to spend some serious money at the bar; random people got tables, buying drinks for people just because....niiiiicccee. I think that helped with the lack of a DJ. Still, whoever was responsible for the iPod selection did a good job with making the playlist, making sure that it started off slow and got hype towards the end of the night. I had myself a good ol' time dancing.

(Photo: The crowd having a good time)

As for the crowd, it was interesting, I mean, I understand it is REALLY hard to find something classy and white, so a lot of people wore short shorts (panties) and flowy summer dresses but like I said, I understand. 

I definitely felt the J. Francois, K.Pritty hustle is back and it paid off in a big way. The management was courteous, much more so than they have been in the past and the photographers were flashing away, giving people their time to shine. I had a good time and it certainly looked like everyone else did too so I give this party an A-

*the minus is for the ratio and the iPod. :)

(Photo: Me and my dress)

*Hey guys...maybe next time instead of all white, can we switch it up with a pattern;  maybe checkers, stripes perhaps a nice paisley? Think about it :) lol!

Recap: Saturday Night Fever | Z Square

It was a Fab! Family affair as DC Fab!, Erika, Fab! CFO and Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie and I headed out to Z-Square for So Good Entertainment's, Saturday Night Fever. (I also heard it was co-sponsored by Jammin' 95.5).

We showed up around 11:30 PM to find that the crowd was decent but not packed. The music was smooth R&B being piped through the system and the bar was busy. You saw people coming back with two or more drinks saying, "I am NOT going back there." They really got to come up with a better system at the bar, it's so ridiculous.

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I was just about to nod off when DJ On and On finally got on the tables around 12:30 a.m. I gotta take a moment to talk about the role of a DJ, because I don't quite think that Boston really gets it. The role of the DJ is to get the party hype; to get people dancing. It is not your job to identify how many single ladies are in the room, it is not your job to find out who has money in their pocket; you are not there to try out your new music (music you created on your PC), or practice your scratching skills, nor is it your purpose to play only music YOU like and ignore the rest of us who actually paid to be there. Your role, once again is to get us dancing. Don't put it on the bartenders to get us drunk enough to get with your vibe. Be good enough so we do it on our own. Thanks.

Having said that, DJ On-and-On did an okay job. He played a nice mix of Top 40, Reggae and he threw in some oldies as well.

(Photo: Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie, Boston Fab!, Fab! CFO Erika and DC Fab!)

The crowd...wow...I already felt the difference of the students being gone. It had a very local feel, which was not a bad thing. It's good to see people from the neighborhood enjoying themselves. There was a huge mix...from YBP's to hood-eriffic, to pimp daddys, to youngin's, and the ratio of men to women was good as well. So, if you were lookin' for a lil' bit of everything, some multi-culture in your own culture then you certainly got it.

Here's an example: picture a linebacker type dude, tall about 6 '2, in his mid-thirties to early 40's sippin...yes...sippin...on a cosmopolitan. I mean hey, I like cosmos so I can see how a guy can like a little cranberry in his life but I mean dude...can you at least ask the bartender to put it in a regular glass? Big hands...little glass...there is something wrong with that. It just is not fab...under any circumstance.

(Photo: The crowd gettin' it...)

Another difference from the Z Square norm was that the people were dancing. I saw guys gettin' hype with no intervention from the ladies. I saw ladies grabbin' dudes, it was just crazy fun and they were dancin' y'all. They were gettin' it!

So Good Entertainment did a good job of getting people in the door and it looked like most people enjoyed themselves. Edgar was on his game for real, running around, schmoozing with the crowd, etc.

 I give this party a C+/B-

5.24 Usher Listening Party | Venu

Tomorrow night Entourage Saturdays @ Venu (100 Warrenton Street, Theater District) are giving you a first listen to Usher's new album Here I Stand, set to be released May 27(though songs have been leaked since last week).

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Doors open at 10:30.

They advise there will be a strict dress code

*Not sure of a price, but the typical Venu entrance fee is $25 for special events.

5.25 Camouflage on the Water | Boat Cruise

Ooooohkkkaaaay so y'all know how I am :) ...but in the interest of catering to the tastes of some of my readers I'm giving you the info on the highly publicized Si Promotions and Big City 101.3 FM cruise called the Camoflague on the Water (which actually makes NO sense...why would you need camouflage on the water? Wouldn't that defeat the purpose?...okay, sorry, I digress...)

Aboard the Provincetown II (Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd, Harborside)

This is a 21+ event and tickets are $30 in advance.

The flyer doesn't mention how to get them in advance - I guess you should listen to 101.3FM to find that out.

Boarding starts at 8 with sailing at 9...they fail mention when or if they are bringing you back, so you might be in for a long ride!! *sigh...

Let me know how it turns out!

;)

2008 Rock the Bells Concert! Tickets on Sale TODAY!!!

Don't you just hate it when you're the last one to know? Not today!!!

Rock the Bells Concert tickets are on sale TODAY!!!

It will be held at the Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts

(885 S Main St, Mansfield, MA) *Mansfield is about 40 minutes outside of Boston.

Scheduled to perform: A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, The Pharcyde, Mos Def, De La Soul, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Murs, Spank Rock, Wale, Kid Sister, The Cool Kids, Santogold, Jay Electronica, B.O.B., Kidz in the Hall, Amanda Blank

The Concert is on Saturday, July 26 with the first performance at 12 p.m.

Tickets range from $30 - $75

For tickets click here!!

5.24 Saturday Night Fever | Z Square

Edgar, I didn't know you were a leg man? LOL...

On Saturday, So Good Entertainment Presents: Saturday Night Fever. They'll be playing the best of Hip-Hop,Top 40, Dance, House, Mash-ups, Reggae, Funk, 80's, 90's Dance Trax and more... at Z-Square Lounge (14 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge).

It's only a $10 cover with RSVP. Click here!! to get on the list.

This is a 21+ event. Proper dress is required.

There will be drink specials & appetizers all night!

10pm - 11pm you socialize... 11pm - 2am you dance & sweat :)

Stay Fab! :)

5.25 The Lounge Affair | First Friday's United

Another possibility for Memorial Day Weekend is the The Lounge Affair sponsored by The A-List, Upper Echelon Events and First Friday’s United Boston Chapter at one of my favorite spots Whiskey Park (65 Arlington Street, Park Plaza Hotel, Downtown).

DJ Sensae will be spinning Hip Hop and Top 40

The dress code calls for ‘trendy and upscale’ attire...

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Admission is $10 before midnight (if you RSVP). The price typically goes up to $20 after midnight. To RSVP click here!!

*Fab Girl Tip! Management can be a little ah- "funny"- yeah - so keep an eye on your surroundings and be prepared to be in the company of a very mixed crowd :)

5.23 Walter Beasley | Scullers Jazz Club

Friday night, Walter Beasley will be performing at Scullers Jazz Club (400 Soldiers Field Rd.) starting at 10 p.m.

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Tickets are $35; to get them click here!!

You can get tickets for $17.50 when you sign up for a free membership. Click here!!

5.22 Slick Rick! | Harpers Ferry

The imfamous playboy rapper Slick Rick will be in town tomorrow - now I am not claiming this is fab! by any means...but if you want to see him or want to avoid him, he will be performing at Harpers Ferry (158 Brighton Ave, Allston).

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Tickets are $20; to get them click here!!

5.24 2nd Annual Hip Hop Unity Fest | Paradise Rock Club

On Saturday, Edo.G, Stop Handgun Violence & Concepts present Boston's 2nd Annual Hip Hop Unity Fest at The Paradise Rock Club (967-969 Commonwealth Ave., Downtown)

There will be a variety of Boston hip hop artists...too many to list here!

Doors open at 7 p.m. and it's an 18+ event

Tickets are $15 but to get yours now click here!!

Spread the hustle not the hate.

Keep it fab y'all.

5.21 | 3 Degrees of Separation | Networking | 28 Degrees

Thanks for the info Melissa! Wednesday night you won't want to miss the 3 Degrees of Separation Networking event at 28 Degrees.

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As opposed to their other events, which were already great, they're adding an interactive component so be prepared to mingle with strangers and utilize your business cards! They will have several prizes for those who excel in making new connections.

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The event is from 6-9 PM and it's free to enter. There is a cash bar with drink specials.

Space is very limited..so RSVP here!! The hosts strongly suggest you make table reservations.

Valet parking is available. Street parking is limited.

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Should be a good time... too bad I gotta work! :(

*Fab Girl Tip: Although the ambiance of this place is very shiek, the food portions are teeny-tiny and have the nerve to be pricey! Don't be suprised if you order something and it looks perfect for a minature elf. Go with a full stomach!

Stay Fab! :)

Pic Recap: Divine 9 and Friends | Blarney Stone

Fabulously submitted by
Boston Fab! Correspondent A-Marie

Here's a picture recap from the Blarney Stone (1505 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester) at the WBBP (Whole Bunch of Beautiful People) Greek (and friends) Unity event.

Thanks for the pics Lawrence!!

(Photo: Divine Delta's getting their shine on)

(Photo: Like the pear martini's, hunh? Yeah me too!)

(Photo: Some WBBP (Whole Bunch of Beautiful People!)

(Photo: Pretty boy's always gotta show out...heeeyyyy Manny.)

(Photo: Look at them sexy Zeta's...get 'em ladies!)

(Photo: I see you Era...looking fab! (as always) in your curls)

(Photo: Greeks keepin' it friendly with the local crowd.)

(Photo: I see you Lawrence all distinguished in your chocolate brown!)

Stay Fab! :)