Queen of Clubs

The response was overwhelming to the first issue of Queen of Clubs and I’m proud to report QOC will be issued every two weeks, so look for your newsletter on the 1st & 15th of each month. I’d like to give a very special thank you to Khail Mills for designing my logo, which EVERYONE loved. I received many guesses as to who it is writing this and thanks to all of you who responded or sent suggestion on what you’d like me to write about. David Hale was the first to correctly guess who the Queen is, and he won the pass to Larry North Fitness. David is a longtime member of the Cadre, (www.thecadre.org) a social organization that throws great parties and does a heck of a lot of good for various causes in the community. Now it’s time to tell you who I am. I’m Kim Coyne and I’ve been coordinating events and doing marketing and promotions in Houston’s entertainment industry for 9 years. I got my start at the Roxy in 1995, where I spent the first year and half of my career. Roxy’s owner, Triangle Entertainment, is HUGE now and also owns Drink and Empire Bar, while the Roxy is STILL going strong after all these years. My salute goes out to Mario and Larkin on their continued success and many thanks to them for giving me my start in this biz. I’m currently doing promotions and events -- and lovin’ every minute of it -- at 509 Main, which is home to Slainte Irish Pub and the Ruby Room.

In the Art world, "how’s it hanging?" takes on a different meaning. Mollie Moore hosted an Art Reception at the Ruby Room recently, and her work was featured at the Women’s Festival as well. The next reception with Mollie Moore’s art will be at the Ruby Room on November 11th. She is one to watch and I think she’ll make a BIG splash in Houston’s pool of artists. Plus, I just really like the chick. She’s way cool & so are her paintings. See more of her creations at www.molliemoore.com. I met Mollie via Mitch Cohen, who’s ultra-hip, and well-connected in the Art Scene. For more on Mitch and his talented wife, Carolyn, visit www.mitchandcarolyn.com. He writes a weekly newsletter that you can request to subscribe to, free of charge. For a list of all the answers to "WHERE is it hanging?" check out the Yale Street Market website, and check out the market itself which is held in the historic Heights on the first Saturday of each month. Click to www.yalestreetmarket.com.

Everyone is listening to the live broadcast on Fridays on KRBE. It’s none other than Johnny J broadcasting live from Opus at 412 Main. I usually get all the 411 from "Opusland" from their in-house Events Vixen, the lovely Ami Dave. To book a party at her club, give Ami a call at 713-222-OPUS. Speaking of special venues to host events, have you ever thought of hosting your next shindig at the Houston Zoo? How cool would it be to have a party in the Reptile house or to host your company’s Christmas party under a canopy near the reflection pool? You can even have a live animal experience during your celebration. The possibilities are magnificent and Cheryl McSorley and the Event Team at the Houston Zoo can customize an unforgettable event. Be sure to check out the new elephant and giraffe babies, recently born at the Zoo. A nifty family event for the last 11 years is the Zoo Boo, and it has attracted thousands of families to the Houston Zoo where they are guaranteed safe Halloween fun with a wild twist. This Zoo event has grown into Houston’s largest Halloween celebration and this year it will be bigger and better than ever. It will take place on October 16th & 17th and 23rd & 24th For more scoop, visit www.houstonzoo.org.

I mentioned a few of my favorite newsletters in the last issue of QOC, but I left out my most favorite of all! For over seven years now, world-renown hospitality diva, Cleverley Stone has composed www.cleverleysnewsletter.com and has kept this town “in-the-know” on fascinating restaurant, club and social happenings. She is also 50% of the Dynamic Duo of Stevens and Cleverley, who were hosts extraordinaire of the Stevens & Cleverley Radio Show. Add yourself to the “A-list” by emailing StevensandCleverley@yahoo.com and stay in-tune with her newsletter as well. There’s a great Houston events newsletter geared towards singles. Each week the newsletter reaches over 12,735 Houston-area singles! All are welcome to sign up free of charge by just doing a cut and paste of the following: http://www.houstonsinglesource.com/houstonupcomingevents.htm.

Be sure to read the next QOC issue on November 1st. It will feature a spotlight on speed-dating events. Those events are FAR more ideal for finding romance than one would think! I’ve gone "undercover" and participated in a speed-dating party to see what they are all about. It is NOT nerds and wallflowers, it is a group of busy professionals who have chosen to meet others through a series of several mini-dates in one evening, while having a good time during the process. The new site www.houstonpartyratings.com is rapidly making a name for itself as a source for nightspots. Once you’ve done a thorough check of the site, send your comments to houstonpartyratings@yahoo.com. Tell them you heard about their site in the Queen of Clubs.

I’m "slap-happy" because Aeros season is here! The first home game is October 16th at the Toyota Center. Season tickets are still available through the world’s friendliest Aeros ticket representative, Jason Elliot. The Queen is a huge Aeros fan and a big fan of Jason Elliot, too. www.aeros.com The Aeros have a great Fan Club with mega-benefits, parties and discounts for its members.

This sounds like a good time, for just $10, you can see four bands and drink free beer. Yes, I said free. It’s the third annual Hammered Nail Birthday Bash. Support local music and support your drinking habit, details available at www.hammerednail.com.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Make it your best Halloween ever by attending the Downtown Entertainment District Alliance’s Main Event. The theme is "Elvis is Everywhere" and the parade and festivities get underway on Friday the 29th. Contact the parade coordinator, Jen Hogan (jen@clubsinthecity.com). She is the beholder of ALL there is to know about the parade. Don’t forget to send me your funny Halloween stories and the best story wins a drink tab at a cool venue downtown!