Pic Recap Part Deux: Maxwell Stops by 1223

I don't know about you but I forgot how dreamy he was (yes, I'm bringing that word back!!!)

Pic Recap: Maxwell Stops by 1223

Whose hand is in the way...blocking the sexiness that is Maxwell!

This hand...is the bane...of my existence (yea, I'm ODing lol)

DJ P Drama posing looking mad warm

DC socialites posing in 1223...I wanted to give a style shout out to the chick rockin' the fedora! Luvs it! Great look for fall!

(Photo Credit: GetinDC.com)

Maxwell at 1223 Tonight

MX Nightlife Agency got the man behind the mic to come out and party with DC locals.

If you want to be cheap and skip tickets to the concert, head to 1223 (1223 CT. Avenue NW) to get a glimpse of Maxwell.

One of my favs, DJ P Drama will be on the mic and the first 100 ladies are in free!

Election Night Parties

>>> The Liaison Capitol Hill is watching the elections at The Art Bar at Art and Soul (415 New Jersey Avenue NW) from 5 - 10 PM. They're offering a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of two signature cocktails when you show your "I Voted" sticker.

>>>*Update* NBC 4 will be at The Park (920 14th Street). Details here...

>>>Join Ron DeBerry, E. Taylor and Jeannie Jones at 1223 (1223 CT. Ave NW) to hear the election results there. They'll have an open bar from 6-7 PM. It's free when you print this...

>>>Join the lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns at Eyebar (1716 Eye Street NW) tomorrow night. The party goes until 2 AM with some of the best DJs, Analyze and Alizay.

Here are some other Election night parties you may enjoy! :)

Howard Homecoming 2008 - Thursday Night!

My inbox is overflowing from emails from almost every promoter in town! It's crazy how busy things get around the District when the most prominent HBCU has its homecoming. Here's your Thursday night:

Get here: At The Park at Fourteenth (920 14th Street NW) not only will Biz Markie be on the tables but (sexy fine) Lance Gross better known to me as ANTM's Eva's boyfriend. He's also an alum of Howard. They've extended the $5 cocktail special until 8 PM and the party goes until 3 AM. RSVP here.

Inner Loop Records is pushing a party at Felix Lounge (2406 18th Street NW) in Adams Morgan featuring one of my favs DJ Alizay. Ladies are free until 11 and there's an open bar until 11 PM.

Ibiza (1222 First Stree NE) is also opening it's doors tonight for HU Homecoming. If you like big clubs, head here although if the weather continues you can chill out on their wonderful rooftop lounge. 18 to enter and 21 to drink.

If you're into underground music, check out Zanzibar (700 Water Street SW) because Fertile Ground and Aniekan Udofia will be performing on Thursday night. Tickets are $18 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 301-537-1689 to get your hands on them. A portion of the proceeds will go to "Praise for the Cure", an initiative for breast cancer awareness.

Layla Lounge (501 Morse Street NE) will have $5 drink specials from 6-8 PM on Thursday night for those 21 and older. The party goes until 2 AM.

1223 (1223 Connecticut Ave. NW) is a little hood but it does offer an open bar from 9-11 PM on Thursday night. Everyone is free all night when you text 1223 to 313131.

Howard Homecoming 2008 - Wed Night!

Just got in town and want to know the hottest and swankiest parties to head to tonight? I got you covered...

So...if you're young and fabulous head to Josephines (1008 Vermont Ave.) tonight. Head there after you watch the elections! Doors open at 10 PM and HU will be having their model call here tonight.

If you don't mind something a little more urban, try 1223 (1223 Connecticut Ave. NW) tonight. They'll be playing reggae real heavy tonight. The party pops on the third floor.

The African Professional Network is hosting a Barack Obama debate watch party at Bohemian Caverns (2001 11th ST NW). Joining the group will be Dr. Witney Schneidman, Obama campaign adviser and Co-Chair of the African Advisory Group. Donations of $10 at the door are highly appreciated. ALL proceeds will be donated to Obama for America.

Where the party at?

Baltimore's own Mario (who was recently seen pants dropping up in New York) and Idris Elba will be live at Love Nightclub (1350 Okie Street) tonight. Let's just hope they've fixed the air conditioning...cuz that's not fab!

Tonight, 1223 (1223 CT Ave. NW) has an open bar from 9-11 PM.


K Street Lounge (1301 K Street NW) is also poppin' off with an open bar from 6-7 PM, that's perfect after work hours! The party goes until 2 AM!

Ibiza (1222 First St. NE) wants people to experience their rooftop. It's a little hot for all of that but I'm sure the temperature will be perfect tonight. And for all you mini-AKAs this party is 18+.

Spotted: AI Fighting in 1223

Apparently, Allen Iverson still in town from his celebrity classic that just happened last weekend was spotted in 1223 (1223 CT Ave. NW) last night. His entourage ended up getting into a brawl, all the while AI chilled and sipped on a beer. I guess he wasn't trying to get sued for NADA! I hear he was also spotted at Fly Lounge on Monday.

Also spotted at 1223 was Vanessa Bell Calloway, whose daughter Ashley is now on the hit BET series Baldwin Hills. She's so random...and how old is she...she all hanging out. I ain't mad momma! :)

Watch the Lakers v. Spurs in DC

If you're trying to watch the game like every other NBA male or if you're trying to find out where all the NBA obsessed males will be this evening, check out these two spots below:

K Street Lounge (1301 K Street) continues having Flirt Wednesdays. The game will be on their flat screen TVs this evening! They even have open bar from 9- 11 PM. 

And 1223 (1223 CT. Ave NW) is usually known for poppin' off on Thursdays but tonight they're having what they call Riddim Wednesdays (how urban). Mecca aka Ready, Set, Go!!!, who is steady on the hype-man grind will be on the mic. 

Video Recap: John Legend at 1223

If you missed John Legend last week at "Sugar Daddy" (boo.) Thursdays at 1223 (1223 CT. Ave. NW) then here's what you missed:

Shout out to all the MD heads I see in the building and of course my beloved "The Hotboy" DJ Quicksilva!!!

Stay fab! :)

John Legend at 1223 in DC

Mad Power Unit always has big names drop by their parties but tomorrow night (4.24.08) John Legend will be in the local Thursday hang out, 1223 (1223 CT Ave. NW).

I don't know how or why really since John doesn't have any bumping songs out but...whatevs.

Click here to get in free!

Read a recap of 1223 on Thursday nights here>>>

Recap: 1223 | A Typical Thursday

Last Thursday (3.27.08) I ventured into the city to find a late night chill spot to start my weekend off right. My jetset buddy came to visit (again) and we needed to celebrate! Celebrate what you ask? Us! Duh...

By 11 PM the line for 1223 (1223 CT Avenue NW) was down the block just like last Thursday. So you're thinking it must be jumping inside? If you thought that you'd be silly...because no, it wasn't that crowded to be perfectly honest. They were just being typical and holding the door so it looked like something was going on... the first and second floor were both empty, which provides a great place to get your first drink.

(Photo: Your girl, Joi-Marie taking the opportunity for a photo opp on the very empty second floor)

Like usual, the only floor that seemed to be poppin' was the third and every hood dude, around the way chick and even the classy crammed themselves on the third floor to the sounds of DJ Goldenboy. 

(Photo: A crowded third floor...)

The peoples must of loved the music because everywhere I looked somebody was backing it up like a high school dance...just raunchy. JUST RAUNCHY. And VIP was just as boughie as it wanted to be...and as I told you before Sheek Louch was in the building not being flashy...just kind of being there. Not a big rap fan myself but...I'm sure The Lox still has fans.

 

(Photo: It was definitely a bashment over in that area...)

Well, it's shout out timeeee: Adonis, The Hotboy DJ Quicksilva and (one of my favs although she doesn't know it yet) Angie Ange, Nate Z. of Talk of DC and Dave of Dave & Ray and last but not least Mecca on the mic...

Oh yea, and let me not forget to call out the tall, lightskinned bouncer who doesn't know what a fake ID looks like. Listen here, we're too old for that. He tried to deny my friend entry thinking she was toting a fake. Are you serious? Do we look like the type? (LOL, we prob do...but we ain't!) Of course are ignorant selves marched over to the nearby police and demanded he tell the bouncer what's good...he did...he did...okay I'll quit my e-thuggin'. :)

Spotted: Sheek Louch at 1223

Yes, our good old friend from The Lox, Sheek Louch was up in 1223's VIP last night with his entourage. 

Thursday Night Happy Hours

Okay so I dragged myself outta' bed this morning, had some morning car troubles (argh!)...got into work around 12 noon and have been catching up ever since, all the while wanting to pull out my hair ever since (but I didn't cuz I like my curls!). So it looks like we all need to go to happy hour tonight. The best places to check out are:

> For a nice chill but professional  happy hour, hop over to Station 9 (1438 U Street NW) between 6 and 9 PM. I really like this place...walk up the steps to the second floor when you get there.

> If that's not your scene, go down the street to Pure (1326 U Street NW), formerly Barnun for their happy hour. Yo, people be rockin' in here...dancing like it's Friday. Two levels, I like the top one to chill and the bottom one to party. This party goes until 2 AM. 

> Your best bet is 1223 (1223 CT. Ave. NW) from 9-11 PM; it's open bar! (See recap from last week) Guys have to be 21 and are free until 11 and ladies only have to be 18 (hmmm) and are free until 12. My favs will be on the tables: DJ Goldenboy and 'The Hotboy' DJ Quicksilva! Go see for yourself.

Aiight luvs; I'll be around tonight (you already know)...

Recap: 1223 Makes a Good Impression!

Reviewed by T. Denae
DCFab! Correspondent
Friday, March 21, 2008

To my surprise, 1223 (1223 CT. Avenue NW) was POPPIN’ last night. By 10 PM the line was literally stretching down Connecticut Avenue! When I walked in, the DJ was reppin’ 80s music hard…only my 37 year old friends could really appreciate it; and let’s not talk about the hired dancers with NO rhythm. Not fab! And you know they lied about the 9-11 PM open bar (per usual).

The evening was sponsored by Winston Salem cigarettes (I had to lie and say that I smoked to get into VIP (major boo.)! Shout out to Lee’once!)

The third floor seemed to be poppin' the most with DJ Goldenboy on the turntables and my boy Mecca on the mic. They even had “beds” to sit and look cute on when your stilettos started hurting.

By 1 AM, 1223 was jammed packed (I was standing on the "beds"…home training is overrated...okay, I'm kidding), bottles were poppin' and the music was on point.

De La Soul performed their greatest hits on the first floor. Thankfully I went looking for my friend down there and saw them on stage otherwise I would’ve missed their entire set! All the old heads seemed to be down here grooving to hits like “Me, Myself, and I”...

If I was the SOURCE magazine, 1223 would get 4.5 out of 5 mics. And they only lost the .5 mic because of the lies about open bar. If 1223 is like that every week I might be inclined to go back!

Stay fab snitches! :)

p.s. DCFab! girl will be in NYC this weekend so make sure you let her know what happened while she is away...Oh yea, Happy Easter!

De La Soul performs tonight at 1223!

Clearly, I'm too young to truly appreciate De La Soul (and no, I'm not ashamed to be young and shiny...and yes, it's true the only song I really know is "Me, Myself and I"...I'm doing better than most right?) but they'll be performing live tonight at 1223 (1223 CT. Avenue NW).

The Fab! chicks will be in the building so make sure you stop by and say hello.

Thursday Night | Pure | 1223| R and R Lounge

I'll admit, last night's Happy Hours were a bust around town. So we'll try again tonight. Here are some spots to check out:

Pure (1326 U Street NW) and Street Dreams Entertainment are having 2 for 1 Cosmos and Apple Martinis again. Ladies free until 11 PM.

1223 (1223 CT Ave. NW) has an open bar from 9 - 11 PM. Now that's what I call a happy hour! :)

The Usual Suspectz along with J&K are bringing DC's own Kokayi to R&R Lounge (717 6th St. NW) tonight. He'll be on at 8 PM. Ladies, they have a martini open bar from 8 - 9 PM. Check out Kokayi's style below:

Remember when 1223 was poppin??

So, the "Grand Opening" of Sugar Daddy Thursday's at 1223 (1223 Connecticut Ave.) is happening this Thursday (1.14.08) the same day as Valentine's Day. I guess for all the girls who didn't get what they wanted for Valentine's Day can go out and find their sugar daddy at this staple CT Ave. night spot.

I wouldn't necessarily call it a grand opening but let's see if this Thursday party can revive late nights here. Wow, do I see open bar from 9-11...that's kinda hot.

MiniFab: The Hotboy Quicksilva in your area!

So, I havta' shout out the HotBoy DJ Quicksilva (he's on your radio during the drive home on 93.9 WKYS) because he reached out to TFE.com...so here's his love:

Y'all can check him out tonight at K Street Lounge (1301 K St. NW) (read my reviews here, here and here) and tommorow night at 1223 (1223 CT Ave. NW).

Click here to see his myspace page and click here to get on the guestlist.

Stay fab y'all!

p.s. I'll be taking a little vaca from you all but I'll be sure to post what's going on around town before I leave...y'all work me to death! Be back on Sunday night.

Spank Wednesday's at 1223

If you missed Spank Wednesday's at 1223, here are the highlights.

Tigger with the costume award winner, Mystique.