| I
am a Gemini and my birthday is on May 27th. I share the same
birthday with Jeff Bagwell, Henry Kissinger, Vincent Price,
Louis Gossett, Jr., Paul Bettany, Leif Penn Marketing Manager
for www.HoustonConnect.com and
local Greensheet employee and pre-dating Event Coordinator,
Aurora Nelson. Join me for a
FIRE AND ICE birthday party with my co-hosts and other "May
babies," Kim Edwards, Aurora Nelson, and Maia. The event
is open to the public and all of you on this newsletter list
should receive a personal email invitation. The party is this
Saturday May 21st, beginning at 9:00 at 6° Lounge. Wear red,
look hot and be prepared to party with some of the city's coolest
people. We'll have ice block shots, and two body-painted models
(one fire, one ice, of course.) Artist, Maia, whose work adorns
a few of the walls at 6° will paint the models. To get a sneak
preview of her work, visit www.erosartbymaia.com.
For those of you who are interested in overnight accommodations
downtown
after the big party, call J. Foster at the Residence Inn and
Courtyard by Marriott on Dallas, across from Foley's, to book
a room for the 21st. He can be reached at 713-576-2282. Tell
him the Queen of Clubs referred you.
It's time
for another amazing after-hours event from the hotties at Spoiled
Boyz and Beyond Entertainment.
This month's aptly
named ROLLS ROYCE of after-parties will be late night on Saturday,
May 21st at the newly redecorated Ultra (formerly Empire Bar)
located at 108 Main Street. Experience the driving beats of
NYC's DJ Joey Smoke in the Main Room and Houston favorite DJ
Dan Meader in the Groove Lounge. Auto Regalia/ Paraphernalia
accessories encouraged. Doors open at 3:30AM. $15 advance tickets
available at M2M Fashion. Plan now to stop by and "toot
your own horn" on the dance floor. Rev up your engine
for a great time as these parties always get great mileage
in the fast lane.
Lemongrass
Cafe is located in the city of Bellaire, but the crowd that
frequents the place is a lot of the downtown/uptown
crowd.
I noticed that Lemongrass Cafi received recognition as one
of the Top Ten new restaurants of 2004, according to www.citysearch.com.
I believe www.citysearch.com is a very trustworthy and reliable
source. Six out of Eight reader reviews on Citysearch gave
Lemongrass a "Highly Recommended" rating. Their style
of cuisine is Asian Fusion and here are a few menu descriptions
that caught my eye, the Gorgonzola Salad which is a crispy
baked Gorgonzola pouch with greens and candied walnuts and
a roasted Asian Pear Vinaigrette. Also, the Crab Curry Spring
Rolls which are Spring Rolls with fried jumbo lump crabmeat
and Indian Curry with a side of Cilantro-Jalapeno Verdi Mayonnaise.
Yowsah, those sound scrumptious. When you visit Lemongrass
Cafi, tell Theo Vera the Queen says hello.
MERGE will
host their launch party for the new Houston-based charity,
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation. The
Endeavor for Hope
Foundation's focus will be to raise awareness and to generate
public support for socioeconomic initiatives for targeted impoverished
communities in Africa and the Caribbean. The charitable event,
along with MERGE!'s sexy sophistication, style and culture, will
bring people together for a pleasurable night of spectacular
ambiance, music and fun. It's on the same night as my FIRE AND
ICE party, so try to make BOTH events. The MERGE party will feature
a VIP bar, an African dance performance by Kuumba House, traditional
masquerade and drumming from Nigeria, gift bags from Farouk Systems
USA and Thomas Cousin, manager at Chi Salon at Biosilk Spa, Art
work by Dominique Feneyrou (he's
a sexy bald Frenchman who give delicious hugs,) lottery for 10
free Pilates sessions from Pilates Houston and free personal
training sessions by Houston's Leanne Bratcher, which includes
3 month gym membership at 24hours Fitness. It all goes down at
Escobar (2905 Travis) and doors open at 8:00PM for a private
VIP reception cocktail party and the public can come in after
10:00PM. Tickets available for $25 (tax-deductible) for the VIP
party (8-10PM.) $5 pre-sale or $10 at the door for regular admission
(10PM-2AM). The goal of MERGE is to create a cosmopolitan awakening
in Houston and to "step things up a notch." MERGE chose
the launching of the "Endeavor for Hope Foundation" as
its premier event because part of the MERGE philosophy is that "...there
is no better reason to party, than to party for a good cause..." If
you want tickets, more info or to make a donation, email info@www.merge247.com.
There is
a food festival being presented by Mia Bella Restaurant and
Saffron Moroccan Cuisine on Sunday May
22nd, from 3:00 -
7:00PM. It's called "Lazy Day on Lexington" and a portion
of the proceeds benefit the Richwood Place Association, Neartown
Association & Montrose Super Neighborhood. I got the inside
scoop from my friend, Pamela St. Cyr. You can call her at 713-523-2428
and she'll tell you all the juicy details. The festivities included
Jazz Band, a strolling accordion, two belly dance shows at 4PM
and 6PM, beer, wine and frozen delights (featuring Peroni beer,
Bellinis, Pompar, and cherry limeade,) and Katz fresh roasted
coffee and hot tea just to mention a few of the highlights. That
sounds divine. Call for reservations, as spaces are filling up
quickly!
Planning
a bachelorette party? Erotic Cabaret has two locations and
they sell all kinds of party favors and
novelties. I recently
bought some "items to entice" at their store. The
sales person, Linda, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful
in showing me what the various gadgets performed. It was very
educational and I was fascinated with all the creative products
they carry. 1222 & 6509 Westheimer are the convenient addresses
of the Erotic Cabaret stores or online at www.eroticcabaret.com.
There is also Dare Ware for sexy duds, toys, adult novelties
and gag gifts. Citysearch rates Dare Ware 7.5, while both Erotic
Cabaret locations scored a 9. Need I say more? Dare Ware is
there, but I say always go to Erotic Cabaret because it's the
Queen's favorite. Houston Press's Nightfly (Sir Brian McManus)
wrote an article called "Good Vibrations" in the
May 5th issue, featuring his adventure at a Passion Party at
someone's home. He makes me laugh every week with his witty
banter. I am a big fan and avid reader of the Houston Press.
Check out www.passionparties.com to see the line of merchandise
or to book a party of your own. I was inspired by the article
enough to book one of my own parties. Another great resource
is www.bacheloretteparties.com.
10th Annual Club Monkey Bugs and Suds is on May 21st starting
at 3PM at Griff's (3416 Roseland) While you're shucking, sucking
and slamming, the DJ's will be jamming until 2AM. Advance tickets
can be purchased on-line for $10. Tickets will be $15 at the
door. Your ticket includes your first pound of crawfish, Club
Monkey's selected beer from 3-8PM, a free Club Monkey glass
with drink specials all night long and live music. Crawfish
is $3.00 per pound all day/night long. To purchase tickets
or get more details, www.sportsmonkey.com/Events/bugs-n-suds2005.asp.
Rich's is
back! 2401 San Jacinto is home to legendary Rich's again and
they'll reopen on Friday May 20th Hear the
new sound
system imported from London, see the new light show and experience
the energy of DJ Mark D (XM Satellite Radio resident). On Saturday
May 21st, the grand opening continues with superstar diva Kristine
W performing all of her hits live on stage. I recommend you
go to Rich's on the 20th and to MERGE's party & then my
FIRE AND ICE party on the 21st.
NEWS
IN THE BIZ: Ken Head is the Marketing Director at Hush,
contact him for events and promotional schedules for their
massive $8.5 million dollar facility at ken@hushonline.com.
Okay, so I heard some HOT guy named Pierre bought Union and
it's going to be called Club Hue. The Grand Opening is May
18th 20th and the guest DJ is DJ AM (you know him, Nicole
Ritchie's fianci.) Red Star (2606 Fannin, 713-655-7827 www.redstarnightclub.com and Scott Gertner's Sky Bar (3400 Montrose, Penthouse, 713-520-9688,
www.scottgertner.com made the top 100 Nightclubs list for 2005
according to Nightclub and Bar magazine. See www.nightclub.com to subscribe. Mercury Room won the Trendsetter Award, which
is an enormous honor! Congrats to all three of you! Kudos to
the all-new Envy Houston Life magazine. The re-launch May issue
is TO DIE FOR! Their re-launch party at Opus was amazing and
I cannot wait for many more to come. Congrats to Joe and Tim
and their talented staff. Look for their new sexy silver and
red distribution boxes all over town. Remember the $1 well
drinks and $1 domestic draft beers at Slainte from 5-7PM every
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