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ITTY BITTY BITS: Bey the ballerina; Obama margaritas; Lillias White at the Triad; Judge Leon Talley; ASCAP's Women Behind the Music.
*During his working vacation in Phoenix Sunday night, President Obama and the first family ate at Macayo's to celebrate his half-sister's birthday. TMZ.com found out that "in addition to having the triple fajitas, Michelle and Barack each had a Tres Margarita -- made with Sauza Tres Generaciones Plata Tequila, Presidente Brandy and Patron Citronge. His bill ran around $200 -- and he tipped each waitress 20% and an additional $100 each.
*Tony Award winner Lillias White, who will return to Broadway this fall in the new musical Fela!, will perform solo at the Triad in Manhattan (158 W 72nd St.) Sept. 14, 21 and 28. Part of the Just a Piano concert series, the 9:30 p.m. concerts will feature Timothy Graphenreed on piano.
*Andre Leon Talley, Tamara Tunie and Keisha Whitaker are among the judges set for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant on NBC Aug. 23. As previously reported, Flo Rida, Heidi Montag, David Guetta and Kelly Rowland will perform their hit songs during the live telecast from Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
*ASCAP Presents... Women Behind the Music, a new series of events produced by the women of ASCAP's Rhythm & Soul Team, will feature showcases and educational panels at cities around the country. The series kicks off in Atlanta on Aug. 25 with a showcase at 595 North Lounge (595 North Ave. NW) headlined by Kandi Burruss. The free event starts at 9 p.m. and is open to the public, 18 & over with ID. Please RSVP to kbrown.ascap@gmail.com. Donations will be accepted for Susan G. Komen For The Cure - Greater Atlanta Area. Other events in the "Women Behind the Music" series include a panel in New York on Sept. 2, a showcase in Los Angeles on Sept. 8 and a special interview in New York on Sept. 9. More details to be announced.
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