Chocolate Notes Lounge: 2014

Monday, May 19, 2014

Legends in Music came out for Atlanta Funkfest 2014

Legends in Music came out for Atlanta Funkfest 2014

The Legend himself Ron Isley

Hip Hop Legend Doug E . Fresh

Musiq Soulchild was belting out his love hits

Monica looked amazing

Photos courtesy of Seven

Friday, April 4, 2014

2nd Annual Shakir Stewart Awards Scholarship Fundraiser will be a night to remember!

2nd Annual Shakir Stewart Awards Scholarship Fundraiser will be a night to remember

This year the St. Mary’s College High School Alumni Community will not only celebrate the 2nd Annual Shakir Stewart Awards Scholarship Fundraiser they wi...ll also be celebrating what would have been there fallen brothers 40th birthday. Hot on the heels of last year’s successful gala we have a star studded event planned and we hope your ready to party and celebrate an awesome cause.

On Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 8pm – 2am, friends and alumni from St. Mary’s and Holy Names High School will honor many teachers and former students such as: Damani “Phesto” Thompson, Tom “Lyrics Born” Shimura, Ryan Kyle Coogler, Rodney, Franklin, Russell Hornby, Thomas McElroy and Chris Hicks at a formal affair at the Bella Ultra Lounge in Downtown Oakland. The gala will be hosted by Kente Scott and Richie Rich, the event will feature presenters such as Kevin L. Nichols, Thomas McElroy (famed musician of Foster/McElroy - EnVogue), and Shawn Granberry; and performances by Phesto "Damani Thompson" (Hieroglyphics/Souls of Mischief) The proceeds of this will go to The Shakir Stewart Empowerment Fund which helps an African American male, like Shakir, attend St. Mary’s High School for free each year.

For more information or to purchase tickets for this black tie event, please visit www.ShakirStewart.com.