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.

By Tammy Dowe

Tune In to Channel Your Inner Latina

Latina Voices, the locally produced, nationally recognized PBS television program, held a lunch fiesta for business and philanthropic leaders at Tony’s this week.  Show hosts and producers, Minerva Perez, Patricia Gras, and Sofia Adrogue wowed the crowd with a presentation and program demo that featured artists, sports heroes, and academia that the power-trio has interviewed during past episodes.

The Latina Voices virtual red carpet rolled from the valet stand directly into the Wine Celler at Tony’s where guests like Xerox veep Rogelio Marroquin held court with a bevy of brainy beauties, including Continental Airlines’ Chriselda Barrientes, the W Group’s Mayte Sera Weitzman and Fiesta Mart’s Corporate Relations head, Juanita Elizondo. 

Across the room, PBS station manager Jack Neal, chatted it up with Meredith Iler, Silver Eagle’s Roxann Neumann, Donna Vallone and Carliss Chatman.  The group dined divinely on a menu of Sopa Tomate, Snapper, and Praline Cheesecake that was so delish, one guest ate two slices.

Tootsies Role

Dana Kervin, Suzan Deison, and title insurance pro Mary Ann Reynolds joined Sonia Perez and other leading ladies at Tootsie’s last week as the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber announced its 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees.  Honorees include Margaret Alkek Williams, Zarine Boyce, Rose Cullen, Diedra Fontaine, Linda Lorelle, Gracie Saenz, Lyda Ann Thomas, Vu Thanh Thuy, Ileana Treviño, Martha Turner and Maxine Williams.  Each will be honored in November at a gala chaired by public relations darling Ellie Francisco and Susan Krohn.  Others on the scene that evening—Momentum Audi honcho, Jared Lang, alongside green energy guru turned handbag designer, Beth Younger, and Amy Schwab Lampi.

Flick Funding

Texas Film Commission Director Bob Hudgins held court downtown when he keynoted at the Business of the Arts luncheon, hosted jointly by The Houston Arts Alliance and the Greater Houston Partnership.  Hudgins and Partnership CEO, Jeff Moseley, lit the funding fire for Houston cinematic artists, and announced newly available state funds for local film, web and TV projects. 

The artful crowd included Houston Film Commission’s executive director Rick Ferguson, HAA’s Fabene Welch and Jonathon Glus, and Richard Lapin from the mayor’s top deck.  Also spotted buzzing about film were Franci Crane, art-lover Lauren Harrison, Ryland Holmes Peveto, and Richard Graber.

First of all Happy New Year to DISH'S Jewish folks! =)

Tonight at Reign at Washington there will be a HUGE party that DISH is so excited to be a part of! Jared Lang with Momentum Audi and Volkswagen is sponsoring the event so you know it will be amazing!

Happy Hour from 5-9 then a fashion show with Houston's newest boutique on Washington! DISH will be the MC for the night so come say hi!

See you tonight DISHIES!

Do you have your tickets yet for The Health Museum's Casino Night!!?? It's Saturday!

It's that time--Casino Night 2009 benefiting The Health Museum is just around the corner! Purchase your tickets today--to avoid missing out on a Sin City-filled evening of gambling, dancing, vegas entertainment and mayhem. And, there is still the After Party;) Tickets are selling quickly--grab yours before we shut it down!

Co-Chairs
Lara Bell
Roseann Rogers

Auction Chairs
Libby Cagle
Amy Popp

After-Party Chairs
Katherine Orellana
Mark Sullivan

Host Committee

Ms. Sharon Aboussleman & Mr. Errol McLaughlin; Ms. Ashley Allen & Mr. David Cordua; Ms. Cynthia Summerford Birdwell; Mrs. Linda Brown; Ms. Kristen Cannon; Ms. Diane Cervenka; Mr. Ronald Cormier & Mr. Bruce Sebree; Mrs. Tammy Dowe; Mr. Nick Espinosa; Mr. Mark A. and Mrs. Jennifer L. Evans; Ms. Lori Freese; Mr. Naji Ghorayeb; Mr. Eric & Mrs. Suzanne Gschwind; Ms. Tiffany Halik; Mr. Dennis Hatchett; Ms. Sarah Jones; Ms. Jennifer Juarez; Mr. Cullen Kappler; Mr. Bryce Hairston Kennard; Drs. Ayeez & Shelena Laji; Mr. Jared Lang; Ms. Lisa Lee; Mrs. Traci Lee; Ms. Jennifer LeGrand; Ms. Abby Lestin; Mr. Brent Milam; Ms. Amanda Mills; Mr. Tim Moloney; Ms. Samantha Mundinger; Ms. Mauri Oliver; Ms. Erica Rose; Dr. Franklin & Mrs. Cindi Rose; Mr. Benjamin Rose; Mr. Kyle Ross; Dr. Lucho Rossman; Ms. Jessica Rossman & Mr. Gordon Bethune; Ms. Samira Anne Salman; Mr. Bob Schamus; Dr. Aashish Shah; Ms. Sarah Smith; Mr. John Spurrell; Mr. Sanford Steinberg; Mr. and Mrs. Gib Walton; Ms. Christina Ward; Ms. Ashley Werhly; Mr. Drew Wilson; and Mrs. Bonnie Bell Woodrow. (We've bolded the ones we know and love =))

Join the high rollers of Houston on August 15th, 2009
from 7:00-11:00 p.m. at The Four Seasons Hotel and support The Health Museum!

This is the third annual event for an evening not to be missed! Proceeds benefit the Museum's programs and exhibits. This event brings the fun and energy of a Las Vegas casino to the streets of Houston! Hot guests enjoy the excitement of gambling and the thrill of shopping all while enjoying canapés and concoctions.

Sponsors:

~THE HOUSE~
The Four Seasons Hotel
~STRAIGHT FLUSH~
Southwest Airlines
~FOUR OF A KIND~
808INC~ J&D Entertainment
~FULL HOUSE~
002 Houston Magazine~Edward Sanchez Cosmetics
~FLUSH~
Let it Fly Events~Mrs. Sue Trammel Whitfield~Centerpoint Energy~Jon & Cindy Iszard~Kyle Ross & Katherine Orellana~Mike Speets & Krystle Rossi~Mike Stanley & Paula Speets~Danny Villarreal & Pat Siddons~Roseann Rogers & Lara Bell~Brian Parsley, M.D.~Rome Salon and Day Spa

~Tantilizing bites by Quattro Restaurant
~Casino Games & Vegas Entertainment
~Music by Elvis, DJ Pooks & The Caceres Trio
~Complimentary Valet Parking
~Attire: Casino Chic

Tickets start at $100 for museum members, $125 for non-members, and $150 if you purchase tickets at the door.

For more info and to buy tickets, please CLICK HERE!

See you THERE DISHIES!!!

Oh DISHIES! You know how fighting cancer is near and dear to our hearts over here at the DISH offices! Tonight there is an opportunity to fight and we hope that you will join!

Head up to Momentum Audi at around 6 pm this evening and join us to raise money for Barbara Willis fight with breast cancer. There will be a Tootsies Fashion show starting at 6:45, bites from Cafe Annie, and complimentary drinks from Bacardi. There will be prizes, raffle items, and a silent auction. Hope you can make it!

Bacardi will also be teaching folks how to make DISH'S favorite drink...the MOJITO!!!! =)