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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!

Residents of the Historic Houston Heights continue to make history this Friday night, December 3rd, as they host their annual Holiday on 19Th Street event. This special evening has been  a Houston area highlight for more than two decades amid a festive atmosphere filled with shopping bargains, refreshments, Santa, carolers and much more. "It's like spending time inside an old traditional post card," said one shopper from last year, "everyone is full of the Christmas Cheer and there’s a lot to see - antiques, clothing, books, original artwork and so many unique gifts." The opportunity to Sip, Shop and Stroll down 19TH Street starts at 6 PM and ends at 10 PM.

But this year is extra special. The 19Th Street Merchant's Association has chosen to give as well as receive. According to Merchant's spokesman and shop owner Dan Long, "We are aware of the growing homeless problem in Houston - this Christmas, more children will be homeless than ever before. So we've decided to help." he said.

And with that, 19TH Street created a miracle of giving. This year, visitors will be given the opportunity to Shop AND DROP for the Star of Hope Homeless Mission. Customers are encouraged to bring a new or gently worn blanket or a new toy to any of the participating 19Th Street merchants and DROP it into the donation box while they shop. In addition, some merchants will be offering discounts or free gifts for the donation - and many will give a portion of the December 3rd proceeds to the Star of Hope Mission.  

The Star of Hope reaches out to about 1,000 homeless men, women and children EVERY DAY. To donate or for more information, visit sohmission.org.

Houston Bikram Studios and Cura Yoga among others are raising money this month for Bering Omega Community Services  

Bering Omega Community Services exists to nurture the well being, and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of persons affected by HIV/AIDS through compassionate health care and social services.

Bikram Yoga Houston has had the distinct honor of being the highest donor to this event for the past 3 years and Houston's newest yoga studios, Cura Yoga is getting in on the giving this year by offering a special Thanksgiving Day class where all of the money raised from that class will go to the cause.

What a great way to give back! Do good for you and others! DOUBLE BONUS!

See you there DISHIES!

The Texas Conference for Women, hosted by Gov. Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry, will get underway this Wednesday morning and the line up is chocked full with powerful, intelligent, inspiring women!! On hand will be Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Judge Glenda Hatchett, and TLC’s Dr. Jennifer Arnold will be part of the 2010 keynote lineup. The 11^th annual Conference is set for Nov. 10 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

“For the past ten years, I’ve seen the Conference grow into more than we could have ever dreamed, and I’m thrilled that we’ll hear from such accomplished and bold keynoters this year,” said Texas First Lady Anita Perry. “The inspirational stories, skill development sessions and networking opportunities are a chance for women to step away from the routine and recharge along with others. Most importantly, women of Texas are being offered the tools to realize their dreams and achieve them.”

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a world-renowned historian and has been reporting on politics and baseball for more than three decades. Following her tenure teaching government at Harvard, she served as an assistant to Lyndon Johnson during his last year in office and later assisted with his memoirs. Goodwin has written for leading national publications and is the author of numerous books including Pulitzer Prize-Winning “No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The American Home Front During World War II.”

Leigh Anne Tuohy’s family was profiled in Michael Lewis’ New York Times bestseller, “The Blind Side,” which went on to become a Hollywood blockbuster starring Sandra Bullock. Tuohy is a motivational speaker who has inspired thousands with her family’s story of adopting her son Michael Oher, currently an Offensive Tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. She takes great pleasure in sharing her personal “Blind Side” observations with others, noting how Michael Oher changed her as a person and the Tuohys as a family.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presided over the syndicated show “Judge Hatchett” and is the author of the national bestseller “Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say.” Before her show, Hatchett was the highest-ranking African-American woman at Delta Airlines, serving as a senior attorney for the airlines and was named by Ebony magazine as one of the “100 Best and Brightest Women in Corporate America.” She then served as Georgia’s first African-American chief presiding judge of a state court and the department head of one of the largest juvenile court systems in the country.

Dr. Jennifer Arnold is the medical director of Texas Children’s Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art Pediatric Simulation Center and an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Arnold has been credited as revolutionizing the education of prenatal care. She earned the Ray E. Helfer Award for innovation in medical education from the Academic Pediatric Association. In addition to her work in the medical field, Arnold and her husband, Bill Klein, are the stars of TLC’s reality show, “Little Couple.”

This year, the Conference will also feature a career fair led by Tory Johnson, the CEO of Women For Hire and the workplace contributor on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Johnson will share her perspective on professional success and offer tips to guide women through job hunts and interviews. The career fair will feature resume critiquing and the “Mentor Match” program to help attendees strengthen skills and advance their careers. AAA Texas will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the career fair.

In addition to addresses by distinguished keynotes, the Conference will feature dozens of expert-led seminars. This year’s theme, “Your Time is Now!” captures the Conference’s opportunities for community, connection, motivation and momentum to help women discover the tools they need to succeed.

To register or learn more about the 11th annual Texas Conference for Women CLICK HERE

DISH will see you there!

But it's not the usual par for the course type. It's the amazing Cirque du Soliel and they are bringing their show "Alegria" to town!.

Cirque du Soleil opens its critically-acclaimed production Alegría at Toyota Center on Wednesday, November 10.  Alegría tickets are on sale now CLICK HERE to purchase or by calling 1-866-446-8849.

Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide since its world premiere in Montreal in 1994. In May 2009, Alegría embarked on a new journey, performing the same mesmerizing production, but now in arenas throughout North America , giving more people the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.

The Show

Alegría is a Spanish word that means happiness, joy and jubilation and features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 17 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics. Acts include the Synchro Trapeze and the intense and high-energy Aerial High Bars in which daring aerialists fly to catchers swinging more than 40 feet above the stage. The vibrancy of youth is alive in Power Track, a brilliant display of synchronized choreography and tumbling on a trampoline system hidden under the stage floor. In Russian Bars, artists fly through the air and perform spectacular somersaults and mid-air turns, landing on bars perched on the sturdy shoulders of catchers.

Ticket Information:

·         Adults: From $40 to $80

·         Children (12 & under): From $32 to $64

·         Military, Seniors, Students: From $36 to $72

Premium Tickets

• $95 for Adults
• $76 for Children (12 & under)
• $85.50 for Military, Seniors, Students

Houston Show Schedule (November 10 - 14, 2010):

• Wednesday, November 10 at 7:30pm
• Thursday, November 11 at  7:30pm
• Friday, November 12 at  3:30pm and  7:30pm
• Saturday, November 13 at 12noon, 4 pm and 8pm
• Sunday, November 14 at 1pm and  5pm