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The second First Fridays of the year takes place at Ivy, 49 Temple Place, Downtown. This is dress to impress; a $10 cover with RSVP to mistrie@mistrie.com.  DJ Eight2 on the top level, The Usual Suspecks performing live jazz and funk in the lounge. Professional attire and 21+, as if you didn’t already know. Hosted [...]

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If you’re looking to cheer on the Patriots in style, the “Ultimate Superbowl Party” is going down at Kings in Back Bay this Sunday starting at 4pm.  No cover. Come early for board and card games.
[via Downtime Online]

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Breezeways Bar and Grill is celebrating their 6th anniversary all week with 25¢ chicken wings during the 2-6pm happy hour. Dining-in customers only, so no, you can’t bring in a bucket and fill it up for the Superbowl. Offer lasts until February 2nd.
http://www.breezewayboston.com 

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Jonesing for a poetry fix? Head down to the Good Life Bar this Thursday from 10pm on to satisfy your cravings and thensome. This night features poetry by Anju, Francis, Shaie, Louna, Jose, Pops, Ali, Wendy Sanchez, Shey Butta, RoseBaby, Napumbe, Star, Azizi the Poet- Serious Black, UMELENI, Luna, Dijon, Intrigue, Infinite, 3RD Knowledge, and [...]

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Obama’s victory speech after winning South Carolina primary Part 1, Part 2
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Barack Obama
A President Like My Father (Caroline Kennedy)

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The first ever worldwide edition of Monopoly will feature top cities as determined by voters. And of course, our own Boston is one of 68 pre-selected cities eligible for one of the 20 slots, going to those who have the most votes by February 28. So vote now and vote often!
[via Hasbro]

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The African American Theatre Festival begins tomorrow January 24th, running through February 9th at the BCA Plaza Theatre on Tremont St. 2008 will feature Zooman and the Sign (Jacqui Parker), Camp Logan (Chuck Patterson) and a new work, Feather on My Arms … Zora Neale Flying High (Jacqui Parker).
Tickets for the African American Theatre Festival [...]

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MLK Wikipedia entry
I Have a Dream speech (text and audio)
The King Center

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Recognizing National Mentoring Month, this event features Corey Manning, Frank Santorelli, Shane Mauss, Kelly MacFarland, Harrison Stebbins and other headlining comedians.
It all goes down this Wednesday, January 23rd at 8pm at the Comedy Connection of Boston in Faneuil Hall. Reception starts at 6pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $10; this is an 18-plus event.
Sponsored [...]

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From the inbox…
Ladies….
Your prayers have been answered. In observation of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc will be at your service for the entire month of February through their Rent-A-Que Program. This is a fundraiser for our scholarship program. There are a list of items that you [...]

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