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.

Houston Press Artopia is THIS WEEKEND! Do you have your tickets yet?

Saturday, January 30th, from 8pm – 11pm at Winterstreet Studios is a celebrate Houston’s best artists, musicians, fashion designers, culinary masters and cocktail creators. There will be complimentary food, wine, cocktail and beer sampling. Entertainment includes three musical performances, three fashion shows, and live performance art. Plus there will be a special presentation of the 2nd annual Mastermind Awards Ceremony. Houston Press will award a $2,000 grant to three individuals or small organizations that have made an impact in the local art community.

General admission: $40 suggested donation/$45 at the door. VIP tickets: $75 suggested donation. VIP ticket includes complimentary valet and access to an exclusive VIP lounge and "Art Vitae At Artopia 2010" exhibition. Get tickets at HoustonPressArtopia.com! New this year – The Artopia celebration continues at Kobain (3720 Raymond), host of the official Artopia After-Party. All guests must be 21+. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Houston PBS. Sponsored by: LikeMe.Net, Momentum Audi, Chambord, Floss Dental, Houston Arts Alliance, Betz Art Gallery, LangeTwins Winery, Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Fresh Arts, Nauset Concepts and AVTS.


Get tickets at www.houstonpressartopia.com ( http://www.houstonpressartopia.com/) All guests must be 21+.

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!!!