The last chance to see CATS in Houston will be December 18th. Theatre Under The Stars' production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic, CATS, is in town 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 in the history of mankind!

Start planning your January social calendar and join the Queen of Clubs and Houston Single Source at The Flat (1701 Commonwealth) for an event called “Wine, Women and Song” on Wednesday, January 11th beginning at 6PM. This will be a wine drinking, err, I mean TASTING party for singles in the 20’s and 30’s age group. Jean Couture (jeans or after-work attire) is the dress and this evening is all about the ladies, so guys you won’t want to miss out. We will tantalize our pallets with 5 different wines and an assortment of cheeses. Special goody bags will be given to all the ladies and there will be great music to set the ambience. This is a 20’s and 30’s party, so we will be checking ID’s, and nobody over 41 is allowed. Ladies are free, $10 for the gentlemen. Free parking across Commonwealth at Reid’s Key Shop. RSVP today online at HoustonSingleSource.com or by calling 713-630-0546.

I’d like to invite all of you to attend the January Interactive Network Connection monthly meeting and luncheon on Thursday, January 5th. I have been an active member of INC since October 2003. RSVP on or before December 30th, and the luncheon will be $35. The speaker, Dan Prosser is committed to people loving what they do and having what they want in their lives and business. He works with CEO's, entrepreneurs, and professionals to help them produce the results they say they want in their lives and their businesses, without the struggle. Dan Prosser guarantees you will walk out with a new view of what's possible in 2006 for yourself. No more New Years Eve resolutions that never get met. This is a great opportunity to bring a key employee or two, your spouse, or a significant person in your life. Contact Joann Cooper at 281-497-0727, visit www.incinteractive.com or email joann@incinteractive.com to get more details or to RSVP.

Want to be an angel? Log onto GoodSearch.com. The new search engine, powered by Yahoo, donates money to your charity of choice every time you search, at no cost to you. When founder Kenny Ramberg realized last year that search engines generated nearly $4 billion in advertising revenue, he started his own, aiming to donate 50 percent of the profits to charity. Just go to GoodSearch.com, enter the charity you want to support in the provided field, and search. Don’t see your favorite cause represented? You can add it. Want to spread the love around? Change your charity as often as you like. The search results are as good as those on Yahoo, so you can do your very important research in the same amount of time. Wow, that is Heaven-sent!

Got After Hours? Questions After 2 will premiere December 31st for 18 and up and will be every Saturday from 2AM to 8AM at Rich's (2401 San Jacinto.) Cover will be $10, and will be hosted by DJ Leon, along with Houston Local Deejays as Guests. This will give Houston clubbers what they deserve by offering an after-hours venue with the best sound, light and atmosphere.

This Saturday, December 17th save the 3-6PM time frame for a “spicy” shopping party at St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin (300 Main) click to the invitation to RSVP and get the juicy details at http://www.evite.com/madchatter@hotmail.com/passion to make plans to attend my passion party for last minute gifts for yourself or your special someone. After that, walk over to 6º Lounge (911 Franklin) at 6PM for the Toys for Tots Happy Hour. To view the evite and RSVP, click http://www.evite.com/madchatter@hotmail.com/toys4tots. Also on the 17th from 8:00PM until 1:00AM, is a nifty little event at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston which is free for members and just $10 for non-members. Get the complete details at http://www.mfah.org/musicseries/.

The 3rd Annual HNN Holiday Party is on Tuesday, December 20th at Tribeca Lounge (2707 Fountainview at Westheimer) beginning at 5:30PM This is one of HNN’s largest events of the year, so be sure to RSVP ASAP. The fun night will be filled with lots of surprises and is sponsored by Perceptive Marketing and Life’s Little Indulgences. If you want to sponsor this big event, email rdyoder@houstonnetworkingnews.com or call 281-778-6661. Also email if you simply wish to attend. Be sure to spread the word to your friends and associates. I will see you there.

Join S.P.A., the Houston Press and KPFT at Continental Club for the roots rock sounds of Lisa Novak on December 22nd. Between sets they'll be giving away prizes and tickets to S.P.A.'s January performance of Accidental Nostalgia with the alt-country sounds of Gloria Deluxe. Join KPFT for a night at the Continental Club on December 22nd, in association with Houston Press and S.P.A.

NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS (a three-part series): The next two issues will also have a list of what’s going on and where. Elite Entertainment presents “A Tribute to Studio 54” at The Downtown Grand Room (1521 Austin) on Saturday, December 31st beginning at 9PM. This event includes $1000 Balloon Drop, Hors d'oeuvres, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Party Favors and a Premium Cash Bar all night. Dress to impress in your best Cocktail / 70's Attire. Experience the fun and glamour of STUDIO 54 once again. Get your pre-sale tickets and avoid the line and door charge. Please visit www.eliteentertainmentinc.com. HUSH says their party will be the best in Texas and they certainly have plenty of room for a huge balloon drop, party favors, late-night buffet, champagne toast and the hottest music in Houston. General admission is $15 in advance and the event is for 21 and up. Book your table reservations now or get more info at www.hushonline.com.

NEWS IN THE BIZ: Thinking of quitting smoking in 2006 and need a list of non-smoking bars? Somebody out there, please quit smoking with me. I need someone to sit around with will I chew the inside of my mouth once I join the ranks of the non-smoking team. See http://houston.citysearch.com/roundup/40954. I am hosting a fun event called BOTTOMS UP, a holiday hoorah on December 22nd at St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin (300 Main.) Should be fun (duh! It’s MY party) and everyone is welcome. Cut and paste this link to view the invite and feel free to invite more friends http://www.evite.com/madchatter@hotmail.com/hoorah. The New Birth Brass Band is at St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin every Friday and Saturday. They are awesome.

HOLIDAY MERRIMENT: Fill in the blanks and write a grown-up’s version of a “Dear Santa” letter at this site: http://members.aol.com/frogiearno/dearsanta.htm. Angela Carrasco sent the link to me.