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ELEVATION Empowering minds: film & speaker series 2017 - 2018 Collector’s edition

Urban Genius Film maker Damien m. Explains how to eat to live

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CONTENT 06. Urban Genius Damien M., the Executive Producer of Urban Kryptonite, will give us some insight into his groundbreaking documentary about solving the health problems caused by poor nutrition. i.e. The Standard American Diet

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Arts & Entertainment While you’re in town, we’ll be your personal concierge to all of the best festivals, nightlife, live music, and activities Houston has to offer.

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20. Top 15 Restaurants Take out your Foodie Bucket List. Prepare to take your pallete on a culinary world tour.

The only bad thing about this tour is that you won’t be getting your passport stamped. Otherwise, buckle up for an electric expedition through the culinary artistry of more countries than you could have dreamed of.

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Top 15 Bars in Houston These are the Best Bars in the Bayou City. They have everything from Margaritas to Manhattans and everything in between.

21 A Whole New Twist on “Obey Your Thirst”

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Contributors Elevation / Chief Editor I am a visionary who is capable, competent, and committed.

Elevation Magazine is an international nexus of fashion, arts, culture, entertainment, & travel.

I believe the Best You, is an Elevated You. My task is to providing riveting content that will raise your awareness while expanding your field of view.

“Love is the highest degree of elevation.”

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Betty Wallace/ Arts & Culture I am a Retired-School Counselor with a Master’s in Psychology and over 30 years experience in the North Carolina Education System. I enjoy all forms of the Visual & Performaing Arts ranging from Ballet to Musicals to Painting.

My goal is to provide a uniquely curated experience that will elevate not only your mind but also your spirit in every issue of Elevation Magazine.

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Editor’s Note Do you Eat to Live or Live to Eat? What we eat keeps us here and takes us away.

Urban Kryptonite is a special documentary because of it’s holistic perspective on the fundamentals of good health. Also, this is the first time the American medical industry has been exposed, in a such a clear and relatable manner, for their role in the declining health of American Citizens.

Damien M., the film’s producer, has made it his life work to rectify health issues caused by the Standard American Diet.

We hope that you enjoy this Collector’s Edition of Elevation Magazine. You will find Vegan Restaurants, Yoga Studios, Festivals, Health Professionals, and more to make your journey a pre-determined success.

May you live as long as you want and never want as long as you live.

ELEVATION Chief Editor

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rban Kryptonite was written and directed with the intent of shining a light on many of the adverse health afflictions affecting the so –called AfricanAmerican. People often question the origins or genealogy of the title, Urban Kryptonite: African Roots, Foreign Diseases. The word Urban represents the minority communities across America and the world which are heavily populated by minority people of color (generally of some form of African descent). Kryptonite is a piece of stone that became popularized in the world famous Superman film series. This stone represented Superman’s weakness. Anytime this stone was revealed in the presence of Superman he became debilitated and therefore being able to be defeated no longer possessing his customary super powers. This is what the so called African American and other Afro Diasporans have experienced when they choose unnatural and insalubrious 6 | Elevation Magazine

food. These are a people of great talent, abilities and production but each of these qualities become neutralized due to their food choices. The food and daily dietary habits become the “kryptonite� of the Urban community.

The film is an off shoot of the book Urban Kryptonite: The Formidable Health Decline of The So Called Africans in America. The film deals solely with food while the book covers a wide variety of subjects that each have contributed to the destruction of the so called African Diasporan located in the western hemisphere. As of today, there is a sequel and a trilogy planned for the Urban Kryptonite Films brand.

The second film will focus on women in the community and the facilitation of their healing as a unit. This film features names such as Chef Ahki, the late Dr. Keefa Lorraine Weatherspoon, Shaharazad Ali, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Queen Afua, Mama Akosua, Zaza Ali and more! A strict focus was dedicated to the women of our community as they are generally the healers and thus must be properly taken care of and protected. We are currently raising funds for this project and are looking to have the funds and completed projected by late 2018 or early 2019.

Contact us at urbankryptonitefilms@gmail.com for if you would like more information on how you can contribute to our next film project.

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Alkaline Vegetables Callaloo, a variety of Spinach Wild Arugula (added) Avocado Bell Peppers Chayote (Mexican Squash) Cucumber Dandelion greens Garbanzo beans (chick peas) Kale Lettuce (all, except Iceberg) Mushrooms (all, except Shitake) Okra Olives (and olive oil) Onions Tomato – cherry and plum only Tomatillo Turnip greens Zucchini

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UPCOMING EVENTS Music Concerts Home & Garden Show Wine Festivals and more Roots Reggae Festival October 8, 2017 www.rootsreggaehouston.com Houston Latin Fest 2017 October 15, 2017 www.theofficialhoustonlatinfest.com Texas Contemporary 2017 October 19-22, 2017 www.txcontemporary.com Texian Market Days 2017 October 21, 2017 www.texianmarketdays.com Katy Wine Fest 2017 November 3, 2017 www.katywinefest.com Sugar Land Home & Garden Show 2018 Jan 27-28, 2018 www.sugarlandhomeandgarden.com FotoFest 2018 Mar 10 - Apr 22, 2018 www.fotofest.org

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LIVE MUSIC Cafe 4212 www.cafe4212.com (713) 522-4212 Martini Blu www.martiniblu1.com (832) 965-5580 Dolce Ultra Lounge & Bistro www.dolcehouston.com (832) 427-1526 Sambuca www.sambucarestaurant.com (713) 224-5299 ALJ Bar and Lounge www.houstonjazzbar.com (832) 779-3155 The Flat www.theflathouston.com (713) 360-7228 Phil & Derek’s Restaurant and Wine Bar philanddereks.com (281) 501-3261

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Top 15 Restaurants in Houston #NoPassportNeeded 1. Cafe Abuja Nigerian Restaurant 15015 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77082 (713) 344-1569 www.cafeabuja.com

6. Island Spice Bar & Grill 17802 W Little York Houston, TX 77084 (281) 859-1499 www.islandspice.info

11. Peli Peli 5085 Westheimer Rd B2515 Houston, TX 77056 (281) 257-9500 www.pelipeli.com

2. Cool Runnings 8270 W Bellfort Ave Houston, TX 77071 (713) 777-1566 www.coolrunningsjamaicangrill.com

7. Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant 6800 Southwest Fwy Houston, TX 77074 (713) 334-0000 www.lucyhouston.com

12. Nutmeg Spice Bar and Grille 12709 Beechnut St Houston, TX 77072 (346) 219-0757 www.nutmegbarandgrille.com

3. Dimassi’s Mediterranean Kitchen 10811 Westheimer Road Houston, TX 77042 (713)-780-0125 www.dimassi.com

8. Ogun Art & Wine Bar 920 Studemont St #150 Houston, TX 77007 (281) 501-1788 www.ogunartwine.com

13. Pepper Tree 3821 Richmond Houston, TX 77027 713-621-9488 www.ilovepeppertree.com

4. D’Marco’s Pizzeria 11102 S Texas 6 #106 Sugar Land, TX 77498 (281) 575-6100 www.dmarcospizzeria.com

9. Sunshine’s Vegetarian Deli 3102 Old Spanish Trail Houston, TX 77054 (713) 643-2884 www.sunshineckls.com

14. Loving Hut 2825 S. Kirkwood Houston, TX 77082 281-531-8882 www.lovinghut.us

5. Haitian Caribbean Restaurant 6271 S Texas 6 Houston, TX 77083 (281) 741-9782 www.haitiancaribbeanrestaurant.com

10. The Isles Ice House 1515 Pease St Houston, TX 77002 (713) 739-9039 www.isleseateryandbar.com

15. Field Of Green’s 2320 W. Alabama Houston, TX 77098 713-533-0029 www.fieldofgreenscuisine.com

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Top 15 Bars in Houston 1. JUMP’S BAR & GRILL 13180 WESTPARK DR STE 301 HOUSTON, TX 77082 (713) 474-9390 2. BARRINGER BAR AND LOUNGE 108 MAIN ST HOUSTON, TX 77002 (832) 786-1836 www.barringerhouston.com 3. EL BIG BAD 419 TRAVIS ST HOUSTON, TX 77002 (713) 229-8181 www.elbigbad.com 4. FRONT PORCH PUB 217 GRAY ST HOUSTON, TX 77002 (713) 571-9571 www.frontporchpub.com 5. DAK & BOP 1801 BINZ ST STE 120 HOUSTON, TX 77004 (713) 528-0280 www.dakandbop.com

6. CALHOUN’S ROOFTOP BAR & GRILL 4701 CALHOUN RD HOUSTON, TX 77004 (832) 649-8849 www.calhounsrooftop.com

11. BABILONIA 6115 HILLCROFT ST HOUSTON, TX 77081 (713) 777-8084 www.babiloniaclub.com

7. Live Oak Lounge & Grill 2533 SOUTHMORE BLVD STE EAND HOUSTON, TX 77004 (346) 818-9814 www.liveoakhtx.com

12. BOUDREAUX’S CAJUN KITCHEN 5475 WEST LOOP S STE 100 HOUSTON, TX 77081 (713) 838-2200 www.go-cajun.com

8. JULEP BAR 1919 WASHINGTON AVE HOUSTON, TX 77007 (713) 869-4383 www.julephouston.com

13. SAMURAI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 5317 BISSONNET ST BELLAIRE, TX 77401 (713) 432-1858 www.samuraisteakandsushi.net

9. SHERLOCK’S BAKER ST PUB 10001 WESTHEIMER RD STE 2840 HOUSTON, TX 77042 (713) 977-1857 www.sherlockspub.com

14. HONDURAS MAYA CAFE & BAR 5945 BELLAIRE BLVD STE B HOUSTON, TX 77081 (713) 668-5002 www.hondurasmayacafeybar.com

10. MASRAFF’S ON POST OAK LANE 1025 S POST OAK LN HOUSTON, TX 77056 (713) 355-1975 www.masraffs.com

15. GENESIS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5427 BISSONNET ST STE 400 HOUSTON, TX 77081 (713) 665-2222 www.genesissteakhouse.com

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