Dish-Houston

Wes Hayden, the Texas country musician who has appeared on the ABC TV reality shows “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor Pad,” is bringing his unique country sounds to Finger Furniture, 4001 Gulf Freeway, for a FREE concert on Friday, November 12 from 5-7 p.m.

AND DISH IS ONE OF THE SPONSORS!!! You know we always bring you fun things to do! =)

Fans can cozy up to Hayden, who has three albums under his belt, including his most recent titled “Full Circle,” as he performs right in the middle of the Finger Furniture showroom.

Hayden also will be available for autographs and photos during his free performance, which kicks off Finger Furniture’s Main Event Sale.

For more information on Wes Hayden’s appearance CLICK HERE!

SEE YOU THERE, DISHIES!!

Ok not really. But it is a delicious story regardless of it's name! Bring your whole family for Johann Strauss's effervescent comedy, Die Fledermaus! Filled with waltzes and merriment, Die Fledermaus honors Opera in the Heights birthday by commemorating their very first performance fifteen years ago. In keeping with operetta tradition it will be performed entirely in English, so you'll only use the subtitles if you wish. Join your friends for a light-hearted fun-filled experience.

OIH has added a Sunday 2:00pm matinee show so you can be on to your next stop by 5:00pm. Since this is an added non-subscription performance, it offers the very best choice of seats. Don't delay--tickets are going fast.

You may purchase tickets on-line HERE or by phone at 713-861-5303 with prices ranging from $20 to $49, students $10 with ID. Seniors may purchase tickets for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday performances for $20 and $28 in selected areas. Performances are at Lambert Hall 1703 Heights Blvd on November 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30pm. The added matinee is Sunday November 7, 2010, at 2:00pm.

 
The Opera Guild gift boutique you see in the lobby at performances has moved to the Web. Go and take a look: oh.tenderbranch.com

We are offering quality merchandise adorned with the beautiful illustrations of Robin Kachantones created exclusively for Opera in the Heights for each opera this season. There are coffee mugs, T-shirts (various colors), and 11" X 17.5" posters of each opera and one of the season poster.

A new product will debut on in the webstore: Gallery Wrapped Canvas Prints. Our poster images are printed on canvas, then the canvas is wrapped on a 3/4" deep wooden frame. The finished product is 18" X 24" and ships ready to hang.

Think about the holidays and your friends and family who are fans of Oh! All of these would make perfect gifts.

Die Fledermaus Photo Contest

Join other photographers in shooting the action on stage during the Dress Rehearsals for Die Fledermaus (Nov 1 & 2, 7:00 pm). Post up to 8 of your best shots on the dedicated flickr group page (http://www.flickr.com/groups_members.gne?id=1495046@N25 ) and enter the contest! The winning photo will appear on the Oh! website and the photographer will win a cash prize of $100.

Tucked away on Robinhood Street adjacent to Rice Village, Adam and Alexander Kliebert have transformed their former office building, a one-story, mid-century modern structure built in 1950, into a not-so-subtly sophisticated space to house the city’s newest upscale bar and event venue: Hudson Lounge.  The luxe and effectively understated oasis in the heart of Houston will formally debut the first week of November. 

“Had the housing market not crashed, we would not be opening Hudson Lounge today,” explains Alexander Kliebert.  “We always talked about owning a bar, in a casual, vague sort of way, but after the slowdown, it started to make more and more sense.” 

A pivotal kick start to the project was their shared ownership of the prime property with their brother Andre, a silent partner in Hudson Lounge.  The nearly ¾ acre parcel was once occupied by their mother’s longtime business, Southampton Montessori School, and presents future opportunities to further explore the Kliebert’s growing interest in the hospitality industry, including a potential boutique hotel.

Redesigned and reinterpreted in the course of six months, the building now embraces the definitive tenets of mid-century modern architecture: open floor plans, bright, natural, white light, an emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines, and accomplished attempts at bringing the outdoors in via floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights and patios interspersed with indoor spaces.

“We wanted to build a bar that did not look like anything else in Houston,” explains Adam Kliebert.  “I’ve traveled a lot over the years and lived in Barcelona and Milan.  Our vision for Hudson Lounge was inspired by the architecture I’ve seen in the Mediterranean, South America, Southeast Asia and other places worldwide that evoke the light, airy vibe we’ve created here.”

The Lounge’s front, main building spans 2,800 square feet in two primary rooms and features a white marble bar, LED lighting and modern, but comfortable, furniture.  Multiple flat screen televisions behind the bar—hidden from view, when not in use, by one-way mirrors. DISH wants to move in!!

 Hudson Lounge’s rear pavilion completes the property’s layout; a 1,000-square-foot space with bar and wine storage designed for crowd overflow on busy nights plus private events with room for up to 99 guests for standing cocktails or approximately 40 when seated.  The entire venue will also be available for rental for daytime happenings ranging from luncheons and product launches to board meetings and bridal showers.

Industry veteran Keith Thompson, who spent six years at Benjy’s and most recently worked for Houston hotspot The Tasting Room, is serving as general manager and developing an extensive wine list with a variety of premium and accessible choices from around the globe.  Angie Gonzalez, formerly of award-winning restaurants Soma and Haven, is the bar manager and implementing an exciting roster of ever-evolving seasonal cocktails, plus a variety of beers.  Christopher Latterman of foodie favorites Max’s Wine Dive, Laurenzo’s and Rainbow Lodge is serving as chef.  In addition to eventually manning Hudson Lounge’s outdoor grill, he is initially overseeing a collaborative menu effort with Chef Dylan Murray of celebrated mainstay Benjy’s in the Village.

Hudson Lounge is located at 2506 Robinhood.  Hours of operation are Sunday and Monday from 4 pm to 12 am, and Tuesday through Saturday from 4 pm to 2 am.  For more information Click HERE  Southampton Homes.

Houston's favorite "Crazy" son is at it again with his equally odd wife.

Randy and Evi Quaid were arrested in Vancouver after police discovered that the couple were wanted on several outstanding warrants in the U.S. for failing to show up in court.

And now the couple is asking for refuge in Canada because they feel they are being persecuted in the U.S. and may be "murdered" under suspicious circumstances. (Have you heard the Green Day song Paranoia?? Cause it's running throuhg our heads right now)

During their immigration hearing, they have asked to seek asylum so that they can escape "Hollywood star whackers" who they believe murdered David Carradine and Heath Ledger.

These two can't be serious!!

To make things even more unbelievable, Quaid says he did not go to Canada to escape the warrants, but instead was considering relocating to Vancouver to restart his career. During the hearing, he replied, "I love Canada. It's been a very welcoming nation to me. I would not do anything to besmirch my reputation."

Too late, buddy!

Can't wait to see what's next!