Why is it every time I turn on 104 on the radio that damn Chipmunks singing the "Mr. Lonely" song is on? I do mean EVERY time. I'm boycotting KRBE for awhile (except for when Maria Todd or Yo J are on the air) I try not to say negative things in this newsletter, but I really needed to get that off my chest. I loathe that song. Who else does out there? Okay, now back to our regularly scheduled program.

The Ambassadors' Club will be hosting their 8th Annual Soiree with a clothing drive to benefit the Star of Hope Mission. This Star Studded Gala will be held on June 24th at the New Hilton Hotel Post Oak at 2001 Post Oak beginning at 8:00PM.This is one of the hottest and most glamorous galas each year. A panel of ten judges will scout the ballroom for the ten best-dressed women, one of whom will be crowned Soiree Queen for 2005. Ten of Houston's finest restaurants will serve an array of foods. Music by DJ Joseph A. Mire of the J. A. M. Session, will keep the thousands of guests on their feet all night long. Guests are asked to place their donated clothes in large plastic bags and bring them to the hotel to support our Clothing Drive to benefit Star of Hope Mission. This is a black tie affair. Tickets for all this fun, food, glamour and entertainment are only $15.00 advance purchase and $20.00 after June 10th and at the door. Limited VIP tickets for reserved seating are available at $100.00 per ticket. Call Riyad at 713-977-4923 or e-mail him at ambass.club@juno.com. Visit the web site for more details www.theambassadorsclub.org.

NEWS IN THE BIZ: Crome is opening soon and General Manager, Carlos Palomo is looking for cocktail waitresses. Contact Carlos via his cell for details. 832-660-3132.

The HOT event this week is 'City of Spin.' It's sponsored by www.Vinylpimp.com which is a guarantee it will be a roaring success. Everything VP touches turns to gold! Hear 20 of Houston's hottest DJ's and vote for the best on Wednesday, June 8th from 9PM until 1AM at five different venues. Tickets are only $10 and will get you into all venues. To purchase tickets, call 713-280-2490 or get them June 8th at all of the participating venues. Vote for your favorite DJ's online, today, at www.HoustonPress.com. Don't miss the 'City of Spin' After Party at Ultra (108 Main Street), with Jesse Saunders, spinning hard & funky house from 1:15 to 3:15AM! Admission to the after-party is free with your City of Spin wristband. For a listing an schedule of which DJ's and what types of music will be played at the various clubs, visit www.HoustonPress.com.

Something new and different for a group outing is the Caribbean Night public cruise that will take place every second Sunday of the month at 4PM, and the cruises will be starting June 12th on the Spirit of Texas Paddle Wheeler in Seabrook, Texas. This cruise is a great opportunity for companies to show employee appreciation and to enable team building outside the office. It's also great fun for families, parties and individuals. The cruises last four hours and have live Caribbean music, food, drink, limbo, dancing and a crazy hat contest. If tickets are purchased as a group, the group will receive a complimentary drink and food for that evening. Tickets are limited for each trip, and can be purchased online at www.baouimarketing.com/caribnite.htm or from a representative. It is best to purchase tickets in advance. For more information, please go to www.baouimarketing.com or contact info@baouimarketing.com or 713-876-5896.

The next Emerging Leaders Happy Hour is at the Skyline Grill on the rooftop of Hilton Americas Houston at 1600 Lamar Street, adjacent to George R. Brown Convention Center on Thursday, June 9th from 5:30-8:00PM. EL/HDA Members receive their first drink FREE. Great hors d'ouvres will be provided. This event is FREE and open to the public. Questions? Contact the Houston Downtown Alliance at 713-658-8938.

I recently discovered a cool show called "g3live." Creators and co-hosts Gayland and Julianna noticed Houston was lacking an internet web site like MTV, focusing on the local music scene. Local bands can inquire more by emailing g3live@sbcglobal.net. The show features a 30 minute monologue, like Regis and Kelly. They discuss international music news, local musical news and the show's guests. You can see the show at www.g3live.com. You must have DSL, not dial up. Some of their interviews included Sugar Hill Recording Studio, which Gayland will be assisting in video taping the birth of a book that was written about the history of Sugar Hill Recording Studio, Dope House Records, Matt Leady, Joey D, Sylvia, Flash, Tailspin, Ramsey's, just to name a few. The show was filmed at the Hideaway until recently, they began doing the show every Sundays at The Flamingo Gardens off of the Beltway and Hammerly, 4PM until 8 PM. The taping is suitable for families to attend. When you look at our website you will see local bands playing along with interviews on one side of the website (left) on the other side (right) you will see the music videos that Gayland directed, produced, and edited. So if there are any musicians that would like a music video put together give them a call and they can help you put a promotional CD/DVD together.

The www.icon-magazine.com web site has expanded to include occurrences in the film and television industries including a community for talent and industry professionals to network/interact. Do you know of anyone in the entertainment industry that might benefit from using our site? Users can create profiles (free web pages.) Feel free to check it out at www.icon-magazine.com/members/signup.php.

If there are any Clear Creek High School Class of '95 alumni out there, let me tell you your 10 year reunion is on Friday July 29th at 6° Lounge (911 Franklin) and if you are a 1985 alum from either Hastings or Elsik High School, your 20-year reunion is at the Ruby Room (above Slainte Irish Pub, 509 Main) on the same night, July 29th. For details about other festivities or to get help in planning your own high school reunion, contact Shane Plant, shane@texas-reunions.com.

Has anyone checked out www.ClubRatingz.com? The new website allows users to rate pubs, bars, and nightclubs on several factors, including music, drinks, and overall vibe. There's no charge to read or post reviews on the site. The site is also useful for club owners and managers, who can find out what customers really think about their clubs.

BOOZE NEWS: Tito's Handmade Vodka is extremely popular. It was even served at George Bush's Inauguration. Some people say Tito's can be compared with any of the world's best vodkas. Tito's has earned the Double Gold Medal with a unanimous vote And beat out about 70 other selections of vodka in the process. Tito's vodka is made in Austin, Texas by a 41 year-old Geologist named Tito Beveridge. You really need to taste it, it's fantastic and reasonably priced. It's served at 6° Lounge and Slainte and you can learn more at www.titos-vodka.com.

Let's talk about Little Woodrow's, www.littlewoodrows.com. Did you know that there are four locations in Houston and one in Austin. 2306 Brazos (midtown), 5611 Morningside (Rice Village), 4235 Bellaire Blvd. (Bellaire) and 2301 W. Alabama (Montrose/River Oaks). All four Houston spots feature some dandy drink deals, especially for the ladies. On "Wine Thursdays" $2.50 gets you any wine in the house for the "ladies only." Their "Big Ass Beer" is on Tuesdays -- 23oz. drafts starting at $1.75. Geez, Louise those are some cheap prices. You know how the Queen loves her www.citysearch.com, so I took the liberty to see how the four Houston spots rank, and the 2301 W. Alabama spot ranks the best out of the four, with a whooping 9.3 score.

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The Queen

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Kimberleigh Coyne is a server and does marketing and new business development for Chuy's of River Oaks (2706 Westheimer.) Kim also books events for Chuy's and for Crave Sushi (2900 Travis.) She has been an event planner in Houston's Hospitality Industry since 1995, having done projects for over 30 venues in town over the years. In her spare time, she is a Sales Associate at Massage Envy Galleria (5387 Westheimer.) She is available for consultant work and freelance projects. Her writing resume features magazines including Texas Access, Urban Beat, Insite, Houston's Other, Controversy, Envy, Houston Select and Nightclub and Bar, a national trade publication. The Queen is an active member in the Young Active Professionals, Downtown Houston Alliance, Emerging Leaders, Downtown Midtown Residents Association and Houston Innovative Professionals. You are also invited to add her to your network at www.linkedin.com. You may also contact her via houston_queen_of_clubs@yahoo.com or add her as a friend as "Kimberleigh Coyne" on www.facebook.com. She welcomes feedback and suggestions on places to visit and write about, and she LOVES her readers. Queen of Clubs current and past editions are posted at www.houstonqueenofclubs.com.