Ya'll, I'm
not myself this week. I am fortunate enough to get paid to
make people happy, but I'm still ME, and I am devastated
with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and it's difficult
to pretend I'm happy. I have found it hard to smile when I'm
worried about the thousands who have lost everything. I have
watched the news recently, and it has brought me to tears.
I'm a little freaked out by all this, and I think to myself "what
I would have done if it was Texas who was hit?" I have
four animals that I adore and these girls are my inspiration.
What would I have done if I had to suddenly pack up my little
CRV with toys, treats, the litter box, my dog's leash, their
food and everything that goes with being a mom to three cats
and the world's most precious dog? Have you thought about what
YOU would have done? It shouldn't take a natural disaster to
make us realize what really matters to us. We are so blessed
and fortunate that it wasn't Texas. I must say that I am proud
of our city because the bulk of the refugees came to Houston.
Excellent taste, and with all kidding aside, I doubt they came
here to go to 6° or because they read the Queen of Clubs. Please
have some compassion to these evacuees and do what you can
to ease their sorrow. I've never, in all my more years than
I look like of life, seen something so horrible and it has
left a huge impact on me. I'm rattled.
REMEDY is
this Wednesday at 6° Lounge. Click on the box to
the left on this newsletter to view the invitation. Media Mania
will be at 6° Lounge on Thursday, September 8th beginning at
6PM. Here's the link http://www.mplusgroup.com/mediamania/.
We did it last Thursday and again, on the 8th, we will donate
10% of sales to the victims of Katrina.
Kelly Howard from Houston Single Source told me Print Personals
are returning to the Houston Press and it's FREE! Here's how
you do it, go to http://www.HoustonPress.com and click on Back
Page in the upper right-hand corner. Then you just click on the
category you would like your personal ad to appear in. Place
your creative ad on the www.houstonsinglesource.com web site
too and weekly they will pick ads from there to be printed in
the Houston Press. Sounds like a great way to meet people. If
you have questions, call Nina at 713-280-2425.
A new star
is rising, and it is shining brightest on the city of Houston.
Launched just this April, MyCityRocks
HOUSTON (http://houston.mycityrocks.com)
has already grown to over 13,000 strong, and is creating quite
a buzz in the local scene. MyCityRocks HOUSTON connects its members
to exceptional events going on in the Houston community. MyCityRocks
is part of Cityrocket, Inc., a new venture designed to help people
enjoy their spirit for their city and their passion for the arts
and music. The organization is confident that Houston has the
potential to set a trend that other cities will follow. Cityrocket
CEO Cliff Kurtzman explains that "we chose Houston as the
first city in our network because it combines a great diversity
of talent with a large potential audience that is passionate
about their music and community. We are leveraging off of a new
concept in using the Internet to create a broad spectrum of positive
relationships that can really get people involved in rocking
their local scene." Kurtzman also describes how MyCityRocks
brings Houstonians into its network who are "hungry to always
keep learning and growing as a unique individuals. We look for
those with a strong creative fire, and who march to the beat
of their own drummer, not whatever happens to be popular at the
time. We want to find those that live at least some parts of
their lives right up on the edge, that care about nature and
the environment, and that think globally, while also taking great
pride in what is unique and special about their local community." By
building on highly positive themes, and focusing on helping its
members represent their passion in their music and get involved
in the Houston community, MyCityRocks is rocketing into the Houston
scene.
NEWS
IN THE BIZ: My friend Cory Eckstein is hosting an art show at The
Vault for Mariana Ramirez on Friday September
9th, beginning
at 7PM. The Vault is at 723 Main Street. Please attend. Vote
for your favorite nightclub or bar and your favorite bartender
by visiting the Breathe Newsletter and web site link and scrolling
through the other "tops" lists, here's the link: http://www.breathemultimedia.com/id15.html.
The big release party for a new CD called "While You Were
Sleeping" will be at 6° on September 22nd. I'm going to
be really mysterious about it for now, but will divulge more
information in next week's newsletter, so stay tuned
Heard of
THE LIGHT? A gorgeous new venue in midtown recently opened
at 2315-B Bagby called the Light. I'll be visiting
as
soon as I can, and, judging from the web site it looks MAGNIFICENT
(www.lighthouston.com.) Being the "inquiring mind" I
am, I dug around and got some scoop on the Light from one of
the owners, Paul McHugh, who says The Light infuses a relaxed
environment and cool ambiance with a hip, high-energy lounge
that brings lounge culture to the next level in Houston. The
Light is an ideal socializing spot to relax and enjoy a fine
cocktail. The atmosphere encompasses the comfort of your favorite
rock-n-roll bar with the charm of your favorite laid-back lounge.
Guests can enjoy enticing cocktails while soaking in the hip,
sleek atmosphere. The professional staff provides exceptional
service while remaining low-key, allowing you and your guests
to be the highlight of the party. The Light will have its Grand
Opening on September 16th. The music is genre of many different
types, playing a lot of 80's music, some rock, some pop and some
stuff in between. You will hear everything from the Killers to
Madonna to your favorite 80's song. The crowd is the 25-40 year
old professional that loves the downtown/midtown area. That sounds
like the perfect recipe for success!
Got midgets?
ABS Construction will present "Rok Um Sok
Um Midget Wrestling Team" on Saturday, September 17th, live
at The Meridian at 1503 Chartres. This event is hosted by ABS
Construction, Ltd, which is a full service commercial construction
company located in Houston. Doors open at 7:00PM. Advanced discount
tickets on sale at www.abs.construction.net, or full price tickets
can be purchased online at www.TicketMaster.com. Tickets at the
door will be $18 for ringside and $15 for general admission.
The night's events will feature an Art Car Parade, Roller Derby
Girls, a Lingerie show hosted by Erotic Cabaret, performances
by the band Feo Y Loco, whose lead singer is almost 7 feet tall,
and the Rok Um Sok Um Midget Wrestling Team will take to the
ring at 10:30PM. Come enjoy a night of fun and view the span
of genetic anomalies, from giants to midgets! This is an 18 and
up event. For event questions call 713-683-9700.
On Thursday, September 8th the Eight Friends Out Baby Boomers
Group (40 and older) begins their new season with new tastes
in an old location at Gravitas, 807 Taft Street close to downtown.
RSVP required. Cost is $45 and there will be a cash bar. For
more scoop or to make your reservation, call 281-870-0827 or
you can find out about this and other EFO events if you go to
http://www.eightfriendsout.com. Also on the 8th is the Space
City Ski Club Happy Hour at 6° Lounge, 911 Franklin between Travis
and Main. Space City Ski Club is Texas' largest snow ski club
with over 1000 members. SCSC is a non-profit, member-run organization
located in here in Houston, that promotes the sport of snow skiing.
For more info contact Deb at dcini@victoria.com or http://www.spacecity.org.
The mixer will take place from 5:30-8:30PM, and if you are interested
in becoming a member, you are encouraged to attend this free
event.
Computer Troubleshooters provide a full complement of friendly,
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skills and abilities backs up each of our 11 Houston locations
so they can handle practically any situation. Ready to call Computer
Troubleshooters? Contact Randy Knapp at 713-520-7405. Randy is
a member of the networking group I belong to www.incinteractive.com.
Do your part
to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina
