Dish-Houston

Most of us know Richard Grieco as an actor who's big start was on 21 Jump Street with Johnny Depp. He's earned his chops as an actor and a musician but most people don't know he is an accomplished painter and has been for almost 20 years.

My Emptiness by Richard GriecoOver the weekend Grieco's passion hit a new height. One of his pieces landed the highest bid at ART PROJECT LA. Not only did his creation land the highest bid of the night, it beat out a Picasso and a Warhol.

Although his work is most often categorized as Abstract you will also see a bit of expressionism, surrealism and cubism to name a few. Combining the greatest qualities of many art styles has resulted in him pioneering a style of art in it's own right that he has coined
 "Abstract Emotionalism".

Grieco sums is up this way:

“My work is capturing lighting in a bottle. It’s a pure unbridled emotion. I am a painter who puts his emotions on canvas and honestly my work is as much part of my life as breathing.”

Celebrities and art lovers gathered this weekend for Art Project Los Angeles – the third annual red-carpet art auction and gala event benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). The event raised over $180,000 for APLA, which provides direct care services and HIV prevention programs to more than 11,000 Angelenos. 

The evening began with a slew of celebrity guest arrivals on the “red” carpet, which was actually a grassy trail that served as the first introduction to the “California” theme of the evening. Celebrity guests included Richard Grieco (21 Jump Street / Booker), Kathy Griffin, Robert Herjavec (Shark Tank), Alex Lombard (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter), Alfred Molina (Chocolat, Raiders of the Lost Ark), Mark Ordesky (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), Judy Tenuta, and Marni Wing.

All proceeds benefit APLA, one of the nation’s largest AIDS service organizations, which relies heavily on private support to operate a range of HIV care, prevention, testing, and advocacy programs.

Since DISH only focusus on the local the question is begging to be asked, why would we write about this??

Because, Richard Grieco will be having a show here in Houston in September as a kick off to his very first Las Vegas November 9th solo art exhibition at Planet Hollywood. His friend and art advisor and DISH Lover Reyne Hirsch is putting together an invite only viewing of his art to launch the Vegas event. If you are lucky enough to attend the Houston event, which Grieco himself will be attending, you will automatically be invited to the Vegas red carpet event. One ticket in fact buys two! WOOHOO!

More details to come on the Houston event...it's being planned as we type!

For more information on Richard's art CLICK HERE

It may be the 23rd annual AIDS Walk but AIDS Foundation Houston is 30 years old this year and that means this year walk theme is THE 80's! Grab your lace fingerless gloves, mesh half shirts and let's walk! 

Marathon Oil Corporation is serving as title sponsor again this year making it the third straight year! This fun annual event is the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser of its kind in Texas...because we do everything up BIG down here! It's scheduled for Sunday, March 11, beginning and ending at downtown’s Sam Houston Park. It's an 8 am check in and the walk starts at 9! Then there are refreshments, fun booths and a concert!!

Funds raised from the Walk help AFH and 10 local AIDS service organizations support HIV education and prevention efforts and to provide care for thousands of Houstonians living with HIV/AIDS. Last year’s Walk, one of the most successful in years, raised more than $750,000.

AIDS Walk Housotn 2012Some fun local celebs will be on hand helping make this even more memorable including  Houston Mayor Annise Parker, the Madd Hatta of 97.9 The Box who will serve as Grand Marshal, and, of course, DISH will be on hand because we are a proud sponsor as well!

So come on down for a great cause, get some exercise AND enjoy the party! Help AIDS Foundation Houston mark its 30^th anniversary in your “Totally 80’s” outfit! DISH will be taking pictures of the best costumes we see and posting them!  

A little background information...AIDS Walk Houston is a community event that provides hope for those impacted by or living with HIV/AIDS and works to eliminate the stigma associated with the disease.  

Donations made during AIDS Walk Houston are vital to ensure AFH can continue to provide services to over 7,000 clients a year. With more than 80 percent of these clients living on $10,000 a year or less, every donation will provide much needed funds to support food, housing and basic necessities.

CLICK HERE for more information and join DISH! It really is a great fun time! 

And by giving back of course!!

Sprinkles Cupcakes is doing for World AIDS Day today.  100% of the proceeds the red ribbon red velvet cupcakes will be donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.  

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS. We’re working in 17 countries around the world to provide HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for women, children, and families—with a mission to eliminate pediatric AIDS.  

So go get your cupcake on, DISHIES!

The kick off party may have been tonight at Chelsea Grill but the party has just begun! AIDS Walk Houston is one of the nations largest AIDS walks and DISH-Houston.com is OFFICIALLY one of the corporate sponsors this year! We are so proud to have this opportunity to support something that is so close to our DISHIES hearts!

DISH will be putting together a walk team and we would LOVE for you to join us on MARCH 14, 2010! DISH will also have a booth at the walk so make sure you come by, say hi, sign up for DISH emails and get some fun giveaways!!!

Keep checking back here for sign up info as it all comes together!

CLICK HERE to read all about it!