Poison Cues will bring world class billiard professionals Charlie Williams and Rodney Morris to Chicago for two special appearances at the Mark II Lounge and Red Shoe Billiards on February 1 and February 2. 

Red Shoe Billiards will host the first event, The Poison Pro Pool School, a five hour class developed to help players of all levels improve critical game skills such as breaking, cue ball control, power draw and follow shots.  Participants can expect to learn how to improve their overall technique and identify how to take their games to the next level.

Players can register for The Poison Pro Pool School before the event at Red Shoe Billiards in person, via e-mail at propoolschool1@gmail.com or by calling (407) 782-4978. For more information, click on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/koreandragon#!/photo.php?fbid=10150128636766419&set=a.10150128636696419.327924.156065621418. 

On February 2, the Mark II Lounge will host The Poison Pro Challenge, a special event featuring a trick shot exhibition, player/fan challenges and a VIP dinner with both Charlie Williams and Rodney Morris.  The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and space is limited. Interested players and enthusiasts should make reservations by calling (773) 274-8623.  For additional information, visit http://www.facebook.com/koreandragon#!/photo.php?fbid=10150128636721419&set=a.10150128636696419.327924.156065621418.

"We are really excited to host Charlie and Rodney. It's not everyday the Mark II Lounge gets to host two of the world's greatest players. We want to expand our business and reach more billiard enthusiasts so this will be a great event for us," said Tony Anton, owner of the Mark II Lounge.

Dragon Promotions, promoter of these two exciting events, manages both Charlie Williams and Rodney Morris.  Simonis Cloth and Master Chalk will sponsor the events.  For more information on Dragon Promotions’ worldwide events and players, visit www.dragonpromotions.com and follow Dragon Promotions on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/dragonpromotionsnews.

Predator Group, an international billiards industry leader, is focused on bringing constant innovation and game-improving equipment to billiards players worldwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Predator Group’s core brands include Predator Cues – high-end (professional level) cues with revolutionary technology to enhance performance, Poison Billiards – recreational cues with cutting-edge designs and Predator engineering for best-in-class playability, and Uni-Loc® – precision billiards equipment manufacturer. For more information regarding Predator Group’s products, visit www.predatorgroup.com.

 

The number 2 ranked WPBA USA player Vivian Villarreal “The Texas Tornado” (at right) and number 5 WPBA USA ranked player Melissa Little “The Viper” (at left) will be performing a pool exhibition at “The Rack” located at 28410 Joy Road, in Livonia, MI this Monday, January 3rd, 2011 starting at 7:00 PM.

Vivian and Melissa will play a single set of 9-ball, race to seven. After the competitive set, the two pros will perform challenge the pro matches, conduct Q & A with fans, and then an autograph session. VIP tickets are being sold for $20 at “The Rack” and the first 20 seats sold will receive a special signed poster of Vivian and Melissa.

 To purchase tickets please contact Luke at 734-422-POOL.

Vivian and Melissa will be performing these special performances throughout the year and if you have interested in a show near your hometown then please contact VIP Sports Agent Steven Thomas at 720-255-6893. For more info on the pros visit www.melissalittle.com, www.vivianvillarreal.com, and www.wpba.com

Little and Villarreal are in town for the upcoming Women’s Professional Billiard Association's “2011 WPBA Masters” event taking place January 5-9 at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant, MI. For information on tickets and schedules please visit www.soaringeaglecasino.com.

The Black Widow, Jeanette Lee, may be coming to an area near you in 2011, courtesy of the American Poolplayers Association (APA).  The APA Black Widow Tour will open with two shows on January 12 & 13 in Chicago, Illinois.  Other tour stops include:

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Two special events in professional billiards will be hosted by ESPN Zone in Las Vegas on September 1 - 2. The Semifinal matches and the Championship match of both events will be telecast by ESPN beginning in November.

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The Super Billiards Expo, set to take place at the Valley Forge Convention Center, will boast amateur and pro events and a great pool & billiard shopping experience in 150,000 square feet of exhibit and arena space, including exhibits from world famous American Cuemakers Association and International Cuemakers Association members. Pro events at the Expo include the popular Diamond Open 10-Ball Players Championship and the Artistic Pool Masters Championship. Pool & Billiard Magazine will be there as always, with expert coverage and our annual show special. Stop by Booth #L6 and say hi!

Tom "Dr Cue" Rossman and Dominic "The Drill Instructor" Esposito will teach a three day intensive BOOT CAMP Pool School to be hosted by Pool Table Magic in Windsor Locks, Connecticut on October 22-24. Enrollment is limited to 8 pool players to insure close hands-on instruction attention. The Boot Camp will take place at POOL TABLE MAGIC, 75 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, Ct 06096, 860-627-8494, and we'll provide all the rest in first class style for only $895 (credit cards add $25). This fee includes your hotel, meals, class sessions and much more. Students may deduct $145 if they don't want to room in the host hotel. Sign up with a friend and receive a $25 discount for each of you, or come as a pool league team of 3 or more members and get $50 off per person. Here's what we teach: Day 1 - 12:00 Noon to 10PM Welcome luncheon, Mastering Cue Ball Control, Kicking & Banking Systems plus The G.A.M.E and L.I.F.E. System Foundation. Day 2 - 9:00AM to 10PM Mastering Artistic Pool, Offense & Defensive Pool Systems, BIG SURPRISES, plus Building your G.A.M.E and L.I.F.E. System. Day 3 - 9:00AM to 4:00PM Pro Strategies for Winning Against Any Level Player, the Secret to Locking In Your Mental Focus, plus a Blow Your Mind Finale. The first boot camp was a sell-out success, so don't miss your chance to sign up this time - only a few spots still remain.   To learn more about this special three-day event, call Dominic Esposito to register at 407-927-1484. OR email Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman or Dominic "The Drill Instructor" Esposito

Instant Access Media, of Denver, CO an out-of-home digital network that broadcasts to over 250 clients nationwide, has announced they have chosen to add Paul Gerni's trick shots to their lineup of no-audio action sports segments, graphically enhanced to reach and entertain viewers. "Paul Gerni is a great choice for us, is positive for the sport, and we are pleased to bring him on board," said Kathy Zimmerman of Instant Access Media. "With his extensive knowledge of pool trick shots and his captivating trick shot skills, his segments will certainly encourage viewers to be more engaged in our presentations." The clients of Instant Access Media include over 250 upscale sports bar locations around the U.S., and are located in 15 major markets. Zimmerman says they are growing at a very healthy rate, adding about 2 new metropolitan markets and about 50 new locations each month. Gerni's DVD "Fun and Easy Trick Shots" will be used to provide the first round of segments this presentation. Learn more from Gerni's website at www.paulgerni.com.