Theatre Under The Stars' production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, CATS, is in town from December 6th-18th at the Hobby Center (800 Bagby at Walker.) The show is based on "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" and other poems by T.S. Eliot. CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats. For tickets to CATS, call (713) 558-TUTS or visit www.tuts.com. It’s one of my favorite plays and I’ll be seeing it for the second time in my life on December 8th.

Great gift idea place: Accents Furniture on SW Freeway. I walked in and my jaw just dropped at all the lavish furnishing and accessories. I wanted EVERYTHING in the store! Go see for yourself and ask Gin to be your sales-goddess and show you around. Have her tell you the funny story about my purse while you are there too.

What’s going on at St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin? There will be several predating.com and 8minutedating.com events coming up. You may register for those at their respective web sites. I’m hosting a Young Active Professionals Mixer at St. Pete’s (300 Main) on December 15th. All are welcome, visit yapclub.com to join this free social group, and visit the evite at www.evite.com/madchatter@hotmail.com/YAPmixer. Please come see New Birth Brass Band on the weekends, too. NBBB will also be at the BIG 12 events in Market Square this weekend, both nights at 6PM, then after 9PM at St. Pete’s. Call 713-227-1511 or email me to be put on the SPDM guest list or to book your holiday, company happy hours, birthday or bachelor/bachelorette parties, houston_queen_of_clubs@yahoo.com. We are open for lunch and dinner and the food ROCKS! It’s the BIG 12 on the 2nd & 3rd, so stop by St. Pete’s. Here’s more 411: http://www.deda.org/events/viewEvent.php?calendarEventId=97

Check out French 75 Thursdays at Chaise Lounge. It’s the newest spin-francais on your standard Thursday night party, launching December 1st. Bon vivant Ron Marks announces “French 75 Thursdays” featuring precision champagne cocktails and Sélecteur Tomás de Paris will be spinning French tracks starting at 9PM. Happy hour kicks things off nightly from 5-8PM. Thursday happy hours will feature surprises such as local artisan jewelry designers showcasing their work in traditional French fashion. French 75 is named after the favorite champagne cocktail mix of vodka, lemon, and a bit of sugar topped with champagne. Enjoy music and cocktails with a French-accent against the backdrop of the Euro-inspired interior and outdoor patio for lounging. Houston Press named Chaise Lounge “Best New Bar” in 2005. Chaise Lounge, 4219 Washington Avenue, 713-861-2300.

Life’s Little Indulgences is hosting an Indulgence Party on Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th at Life’s Little Indulgences (5433 Westheimer, Suite 603.) Enjoy complimentary chair massages and tequila tasting while you save up to 40% off their jewelry. There will be complimentary snacks and wine and designers will be on hand for you to meet. Please click www.lifeslittleindulgences.com for further details.

The Home for the Holidays Animal Adoption Drive is brought to you by Citizens for Animal Protection and will be held this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th. It begins at 1:00PM and runs until 5:00 PM. the Pet Food Drive and Open House will be held at the CAP Shelter, 11925 Katy Freeway. The Open House will have many adorable animal companions waiting for adoption, all hoping to be your new best friend and “Home for the Holidays”. CAP’s Pet Supply Shop will feature Holiday Gifts for people and their pets, such as personalized stockings for dogs and cats. Also, the CAP Thrift Store will offer many new and “gently used” gifts for family and friends. Donations are needed at CAP. Canned food is especially needed for orphaned cats, dogs, puppies and kittens rescued and cared for by CAP.

The Holiday Wish List also includes: White Paper Towels, Heavy Duty Garbage Bags, Clay Cat Litter, Clorox Bleach, Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, Red and Black Sharpie Markers, Binder Clips, Copy Paper, Pet Toys for Sheltered Animals, Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape for Dispensers, Postage Stamps, Toilet Seat Lid Covers and, most important, Cash Donations. Citizens for Animal Protection has been “Serving Pets and People in the Greater Houston Area since 1972”. CAP is the national winner of the PetsMart Charities’ Humane Award of Excellence and, since it’s inception, has sheltered and cared for over 300,000 dogs, cats and other small animals.

NEWS IN THE BIZ: See photos from the phenomenal Betsey Johnson Fashion Show at Deans that was on November 17th. It was an excellent show and I was there to cheer for my model friend, Kelli Robinson. See pics: www.spacetaker.org/gallery/?gallery_id=181 and www.spacetaker.org/gallery/?gallery_id=182. Amanda Mora is now at the Grand Room at Leeland and Austin, see www.grandroom.com. She is also busy filling up the calendar with big parties like Elite Entertainment’s NYE Party sponsored by Kettle One Vodka, The Monica Lamb Wellness Foundation Gala, and the Crave Party Houston 2006 (see www.cravepartyhouston.com,) to name a few. This beautiful full-service venue is available for corporate events, private events, and off-site catering. Amanda is also at Chaise Lounge booking Happy Hour parties, along with Ann Lasher. Chaise Lounge is located at 4219 Washington Avenue. Stay glued to www.eliteentertainmentinc.com for Amanda’s upcoming events. While you are there you can buy your NYE 2006 Party tickets. For all of you out there who are on myspace.com, I would really like to be added as your friend, so click to my site and add me http://www.myspace.com/houstonqueenofclubs. St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin is accepting applications for servers. Come to 300 Main Street Monday-Thursday between 2-5 to apply. Happy Birthday on December 5th Vanessa Eubank and Molly Hummell. "Privileged Saturdays" at 6º Lounge will premiere Saturday, December 10th. Stay tuned for details. 77002.COM is presenting a benefit for children with Aids called “Nextaid: reboot” on December 7th at Tastylick Night at the Davenport (2115 Richmond Avenue) hosted by DJ Sean Carnahan. For more details click to www.77002.com. Did everyone who wasn’t at the contest watch the Martini Mix-off competition? Video clips are at g3live.com. Next Mix-off is on February 9th.

If there are any Beastmaster Fans out there, you can find lots of TV show memorabilia at this link: entertainment-memorabilia.search.ebay.com/beastmaster_Entertainment-Memorabilia_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQsacatZ45100. I know this because, believe it or not, I went to Middle School in Vail, Colorado with Marjean Holden who plays Arina. To see more about Marjean and other acting jobs she has had, visit www.marjeanholden.com or http://www.beastmaster.com/cast/holden.html. I’ve also seen her appearances on Suddenly Susan and Tales from the Crypts, but she has many more to her credit. She’ll take on a new role this month, she will learn how to play a “mother” with the impending birth of her first child.