Dish-Houston

Well, sort of. Momentum Audi, CultureMap, DISH-Houston and a few other really awesome companies sponsored the 4th annual Casino Night benefitting Houston's Health Museum.

The people who actually put the event together with their own sweat and tears however are Health Museum president Jon Iszard, auction chairs Maidie Ryan and Drew Wilson and honorary chair Jared Lang.

The music was swinging the the dice were rolling and Houston's social scene was kicked off with a bang at the Hobby Center. Everyone for the most part wore "Casino Chic" however this year we had one standout in the crowd... Bellaire City Councilman Corbett Parker who broke the mold by hanging out in red pajamas, white robe and shades, unlit cigar in hand. HYSTERICAL!!!

CLICK HERE for Pics from Last Night Pics!

There were some serious poker players in the mix of the fun night on the 4th floor with an extra $100 but that didn't stop the fun downstairs. THe Health Museum really knows how to throw a party with blackjack, craps and the aforementioned poker, high stakes and regular (the high-roller Texas Hold 'Em tournament chaired by Eva Farha. Shawn O'Brien was the first place winner).

It was preceeded with the VIP cocktail Hour in the private room at Artista. The gaming tables surrounded the silent auction where DISH'S very handsome and gracious date bought her the gold and peridot earrings from J.Silver.

Of course with the event at the Hobby Center, the food had to be by the best in town Cordua Catering!

Seen on the Scene:  Uchenna Agu, Lara Bell, Lori Freese, Dustin Palmer, Dr. Roland Maldonado and Joel Bickley, Nick Phillips, Shelby Hodge, Nick Espinosa.

Hey DISHIES! Want a guaranteed great night out while benefitting a good cause??

The Health Museum is preparing for the 4^th annual Casino Night event, sponsored by DISH-Houston.com is Saturday, August 21 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Guests will enjoy casino games including Blackjack, Roulette and Craps while food and drinks are being served. You can shop at the silent auction all while being entertained by Dino John singing the classics. This year’s featured event is an exclusive poker tournament hosted by Eva Farha with incredible prizes for tournament winners.

“Adding an exclusive poker tournament to our Casino Night event has allowed us to create an even more exciting evening for our guests.  And the continued support of Momentum Audi gives us an opportunity to make this event even better each year.  We look forward to hosting an incredible, memorable evening,” said Jon Iszard, president and CEO of The Health Museum. 

            Additional Casino Night sponsors include Porsche West Houston, CultureMap.com, Barefoot Wine, Double Cross Vodka, 808inc, Saba Studios and Western Lithograph.

            Individual tickets for museum members are $125 and non-member individual tickets are $150.  Ticket price includes admission for one, playing chips and more!  Tickets purchased at the door are $175 so make sure to get yours in advance! Poker tournament tickets are available for $250 per person and include tournament entry, first buy-in and admission for one to the Casino Night event.

For more information including purchasing your tickets CLICK HERE!!!

ABOUT THE HEALTH MUSEUM

The Health Museum is a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and is located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004.  Recent additions to the museum include You: The Exhibit, a highly interactive look at the physical, psychological and future you, and the McGovern 4D Theater, Houston’s only 4D theater, where 3D films and environmental effects like wind, rain, fog and lightning combine to create a memorable experience.

The Second Annual Triple Crown Polo Fundraiser for the Health Museum was a huge hit and as it did last year, it SOLD OUT in advance! The event was held at the Houston Polo Club and guests were entertained with, of course, Polo, a hat contest, amazing drinks and food provided by Quattro, the Strip House, Ruggles Green, Brio and Sheriee Mariee Boutique Baking...You HAVE to have the Carrot Cake! They were totally out when DISH swung by to try some of the yummies but alas...they were hiding 4 pieces! They were kind enough to share one with us and it just about brought us to our knees! Thank you Sheriee!

Sharon Aboussleman and Errol McLaughlin chaired the event also featured the traditional divot stomp and loads of grand people-watching The ladies always look stunning in their summer frocks and the gentlemen in their seersucker suits, bow ties!
Oh..and of course, DISH-Houston.com was one of this year's sponsors!

People Watching: Dr. Roland Maldanado, DISH Publisher Lori Freese, Ashley Allen, David Cordua, Keri Govin, Emily Jaschke, Erica Rose, Dynamo player Michael Chabala, Juli-Beth Handbag Designer Beth Younger, ABC-13 Morning Show Host Sharron Melton.

The Ball Python.

DISH fell in love with this sweet snake at the FLOCK event benefiting the Health Museum at the Houston Zoo Thursday.

Chris was the kind reptile handler who kept bringing the animals out to visit with us flockers. We asked what her name was and he said none of the reptiles had names because there were over 1400 and it would be difficult to remember them all. The problem is, lots of folks fell in like with this hugger. PLUS she has a heart on her!!! Chris was kind enough to let us name her and he even put her name on her feeding card so it really is her name for ever and ever!

DISHIES....Meet PRADA!

We named her that because Prada has so many items made out of her family members that we though it fitting that there was a living python with that name =)

Head over to the Houston Zoo to the reptile exhibit and as to see Prada. She may even come out to give you a hug! =)

P.S. Here is DISHIE Ted Bowen with the Gray-Banded King Snake, these snakes are not poisonous and are impervious to other snake bites like the rattle snake. It's a sweet snake but we didn't name it because it pooped on us =( ...after it sat on Ted's head.

So what are you doing this weekend DISHIES??? Aside form attending the Health Museum Casino night at the Four Seasons??

CLICK HERE for some grand ideas!!