Dish-Houston

How awesome is this??? Beverly with Houston Woman's Mag has started what is essentially a city-wide book club!! DISH is loving this!!

The next meeting of the newly formed Houston Woman Magazine Business Book Club is Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the H.E.S.S. Building on Westheimer, from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (EEKKSSS DISH doesn't do early, but we might for this)

This month's book selection is "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. Please come to this meeting having read the book and ready to discuss with others. (It's a brilliant book, DISHIES, you must read it!)

Cost is $20 per person (for breakfast and use of the room). Reservations must be made in advance - by Friday, Feb. 13 - by emailing Beverly to provide VISA or MC number for the reservation.

Walk-ins are welcome, but the cost is $28 at the door.

Other questions should be directed to beverly@houstonwomanmagazine.com

It's also Friday the 13th week! =) coincidence?? DISH thinks not!

Anywho...enough with our DOWN With Love thoughts Here are some fun things for you and your sweetie to do this weekend.

You can start tonight with Chai Exchange's first ever event! Get your business cards ready because South Asian Chamber of Commerce is unraveling a series of networking events called Chai Exchange.They are partnering with South Asian Bar Association to bring Sheriff ADRIAN GARCIA, District Attorney PAT LYKOS, and Police Chief HAROLD HURTT for conversation over chai and light refreshments. Become a member now for $75 and get into all Chai Exchange events free. Non-Members--$25.

Then head over to So Vino for the monthly SoSip Mixology 101 | Classic Cocktails: Sidecar!
Officially declared SoVino's Girls' Night Out with SoVino resident bartender Carlos Ballon. Join him as he continues to increase our prowess in mixology. The pouring starts at 8:30 pm, so don't be late!
Grab your girlfriends for a night of fun, light bites and a Sidecar. $10.  Reserve your space at  713...or sovinowines@gmail.com.  SoSip occurs every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Here's a fun thing to do while you are waiting for the passing of the economic stimulus bill.
Thanks to Spacetaker ...

FROM NOW UNTIL MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, There will be a discount on Individual Gala Tickets to $50.00 (regularly $85.00).

During that time, Artist Registry Member Tickets (already $50.00) will include a complimentary Artist Culture 365 Membership, affording artists access to enhanced promotion through Spacetaker and discounted rates on a variety of services. (Artists must sign up for the Artist Registry.)

...and ALL (artists and art fans alike) may utilize the link for the $50.00 "Artist Registry Member Tickets."

FABOOOOO!

For those DISHIES who participate in the lovey-dovey-ness ofValentine’s Day, here is an idea!

Dress to impress for Alden’s “Saturday Night Love”at The Alden party on the Veranda. It’s the place to be… if you’re looking for love or looking for a place to take your love.

The luxury hotel is offering special overnight packages (including champagne and strawberries), a special four-course dinner at *17 and an all night party on the Veranda! it's $15.00 per person and reservations need to be made by Feb. 9th

There are some pricer packages available as well...

Romantic dinner at Alden’s award-winning *17 restaurant:
• Four-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Sander Edmondson
• $85 per person, add $35 for wine pairings hand selected by Sommelier Evan Turner
• Seating’s at 5:30pm and 8:30pm, reservations required

“Love Shack” luxury hotel package:
• Special room rates $259 per couple/$359 suite upgrade
• Champagne and strawberries & cream upon arrival
• Two tickets to “Saturday Night Love” Live at Alden Party on the Veranda

“Beaus and Arrows” luxury hotel package:
• Special room rates $419 per couple/$519 suite upgrade
• Champagne and strawberries & cream upon arrival
• Four-course dinner for two at *17
• Two tickets to “Saturday Night Love” Live at Alden Party on the Veranda


“Be Mine” engagement package:
• Town car pick up from your home or airport to Alden (within 20 mile radius)
• Deluxe suite accommodations with a bottle of champagne, plus fresh strawberries and cream upon arrival
• Two keepsake plush monogrammed robes
• Four-course dinner for two at *17, wine pairing at a $35 premium
• Two tickets to “Saturday Night Love” Veranda party
• $1,000 credit towards your wedding or rehearsal dinner booked at Alden, according to booking guidelines
• Package price: $999

Reservations required by February 6th, 2009. Email courtney.briggs@aldenhotels.com or call 832-200-8879 to RSVP.

Now if you are a single lady and choose to go that party...make sure you buy DISH friend Whitney Casey's book, "The Man Plan" available on amazon.com. Read it before you go out for the evening and you just may find your lovey-dovey right there!

Hey DISHIES!!! It's finally friday!! That means the Rice professors are getting trashed at Kelvin Arms, one of DISH'S most loyal fans Sarah's B-Day is tomorrow and tonight is the night to let out our TRI-Curious nature! Yes, we said TRI!! We will have out GU and Bodyglide on hand for viewing.

* If you want to see, head over to the Red Lion in the Fireplace room until 8 tonight. It's for tri-athletes. Crazy kids! You thought we were talking dirty!! It's usually a closed group, but tonight is to get to know some athletes in the area! Go, enjoy, meet a new running buddy! It's happening til 8!

* After mixing with the healthy people, go get your real drink on at the Amalfli at Herman Park. It's their grand opening celebration!That party starts at 7 and goes til 11 or so. There will be food, drinks and spectacular skyline at Houston's most pet friendly address This heated roof top event kicks off at 7PM till 11PM. Benefiting Citizens for Animal Protection. A donation of $10, kitty, puppy, dog or cat food is requested. (don't forget though DISHIES...CAPS is not a humane shelter so to give money to them is giving a pet a home for about a week then they kill it...FYI)

* If you are not into killing animals, you can head over to DiversWorks at 1117 East Freeway. They are installing a new exhabition and performance piece called House of Mind. The installation for House of Mind will be on view during gallery hours. Admission is free and open to the public. It closes Feb 21.

* Looking at art not for you? The perform!! Tonight is Rockstar Karoake at Sammy's! 2016 main street. Here's the kicker about Rockstar Karoake...you are performing with a real band not a tape or computer and you don't have to play air guitar! It's a real band and you!!! Head over around 9 or so and get that party started!

* If you prefer the Opera to rock music that can be arraigned as well, SoVino is the official after party spot for Houston Grand Opera's Opening Nights for Young Professionals. Members receive a complimentary glass of wine after the performance. Valid only for O.N. members during the Opening Night post-performance mixer on 1/30/09. (don't you feel like you've been lawyered??)

* How about getting to be on TV?? Bravo at that!! You can do just that by hitting up Hotel Zaza after 10. Shaun and Bubba are having their "Funky" Cabaret!! FUN FUN FUN!!! BRAVO TV will be there filming the best entertainment in town! So come hang out and support Shaun and Bubba! This show always promises to be over the top! AND IT IS FREE!!!!

WOW! DISH is tired just thinking about all of this...now what to wear...hhhmmm

See you out DISHIES and remember! HAVE A DD or get a cab!