This week's edition is short and sweet, because I'm working on my big, fat, hairy ALL STAR edition to be out by next Monday. If anyone wants to volunteer to help with the NBA Jam Session at the George R. Brown Convention Center, contact Teena Thornton at 201-325-5836 or 1-866-622-0009. I also have news about upcoming events at the Flat, 6°, St. Pete's Dancing Marlin, the new Thursday nights at the Gatsby Social Club, Slainte the Ruby Room and more in issue #47, so stay tuned.

Wednesday February 8th at 6° Lounge (911 Franklin) is the "My Space or Yours?" party. Meet and play with all of your friends from myspace.com. Enjoy the "Top 8 Tini" too! DJ Vinyl Addik will be special guest and Nell and Julian will be working on pouring the libations, so come to the first myspace.com party hosted at 6° Lounge. All Queen of Clubs readers should have received the email invitation by now. It's a cool invite, designed by Ryan Hernandez at Industry Printing (713-224-8808.) Don't forget to print your profile page and bring it in for a free gift from Gary and me. No hints on what the gift is, just bring your printed profile to see for yourself! Before the party, stop by St. Pete's Dancing Marlin to see the Houston addition to the world's biggest speed-dating event. All 50 states, in all the major cities are hosting a speed-dating event at the same time to break the Guinness Book of World Records. St. Pete's is lucky enough to be the Houston location.

It's time for the Martini Mix-off again, and this time it's at St. Pete's Dancing Marlin (300 Main) The special guest band is Kosmic Latte. Come cheer on your favorite bartender to fame and fortune. Contest begins at 9PM. The kitchen is open until 10PM. Think there's a martini recipe worthy of fame and fortune? Come watch 12 competitors duke it out for cash and prizes and show us what they...and their martini creations are made of! For information, contact me at 713-227-1511 or houston_queen_of_clubs@yahoo.com. The event is sponsored by Mia Bella Trattoria, 6° Lounge, icon-magazine.com, the NBA Jam Session, Yellow Cab, Bellaire Muscle Kneads and R&R Partnership Inc.

The UPPER HAND will keep it's doors open late for one night only on Thursday, February 9th from 6-9PM. Five of the master/senior stylists will lead small groups of clients and share all (most) of their styling secrets. Each group will focus on a different style or hair length, feature a demonstration, and leave clients with fabulous finishing tips. The sessions will begin at 7PM with instruction, demonstration, and lots of questions and answers. Clients are welcome to visit as many sessions as they would like. Guests will enjoy wine, cheese, and tasty treats from Central Market while filling your arsenal with styling tools. Also, you can take advantage of special values in UPPER HAND'S new boutique featuring Houston's hottest new designer, Michelle Ngo. There is no charge for the evening's activities, however, donations benefiting Zonta International Foundation for Women will be accepted and appreciated. Space is limited for this one-night-only event. Call or email to reserve your space now at 713-520-0772 or girltalk@theupperhand.com.

"GEM," which is this month's Spoiled Boyz After hours party will be on February 11th (Sunday Morning, actually) and will feature DJ Dawna Montel. Doors will open at 3:30AM at Opus (412 Main Street at Prairie.) Advance tickets are available at M2M Fashion for $15.00 or for more info go to: http://www.spoiledboyz.net. Red attire is encouraged.

Through a digital upstart company called BurnLounge partnered with Microsoft, I have my own digital music store and legally sell 99c downloads from all four major record labels and many independents. I make commissions from these downloads and can customize my own store to my music tastes. The company is 14 weeks old and is still in beta with the Launch to be in Spring 2006, and I want to share it with all of you and invite you to get in on the music revolution known as BurnLounge.com. If you are curious, you can see my site at http://www.burnlounge.com/queenofclubs. Come to my "Let's Have A Ball" BurnLounge Mixer at St. Pete's Dancing Marlin (300 Main) on Wednesday, February 15th at 7PM. Everyone to RSVP, click to www.evite.com/madchatter@hotmail.com/spdm. I hope to see all of you at this party.

What's going on at Neiman Marcus? Thanks for asking, and I'm happy to tell you that the Mega Fur Event is February 2nd-5th. I am not a fan of fur, however I will not chastise those of you who are. I'm simply a reporter. This is a great opportunity to buy that minx, sable and many other pelts at savings ranging from 70-80% off. The furs are in the store for a limited time. There is also a Bobby Jones / Men's Extra Event, for all those active men Neiman's is offering 30% off all Bobby Jones Golf apparel and 20% the entire men's department from February 5th-11th. The Presidents Store-wide Sale with savings ranging from 20-75% selected items will be throughout the store. There is a Men's New Arrival Event coming up too, so you can see all the greatest New Spring items for Men February 24th- March 3rd. If you have any questions or need more information, ask for my dear friend, Ana Saavedra in the men's department.

Success in the City is a networking group that empowers you to "Become fiscally and physically fit in 2006!" through education, empowerment and inspiration. Lord knows I need help in both areas! Vickie Milazzio is their distinguished guest in the first Women Empowerment Series. Vickie Milazzio will share her "Ten Powerful Feminine Forces" which she has written about in her new book, "Inside Every Woman." The event will take place on Thursday, February 23rd from 6:00PM - 8:00PM at La Colombe D'or (3410 Montrose Boulevard, or see www.lacolumbedorhouston.com.) Tickets are just $15 for Members or Students. Their featured organization is The Fairy Godmother Project. Guests are requested to bring in a gently used evening gown, after-five dress, accessories or a monetary donation and receive a SUCCESS goodie bag. The Fairy Godmother Project provides under-privileged high school seniors the opportunity to attend their proms and graduations in style. Ellen Chang is director of this wonderful program and will share with the audience how your donations are making a difference in the lives of many young women in the community.

The Texas Dragon Boat Association celebrates the kickoff of the 2005 Dragon Boat season with a mixer on February 9th at 7PM upstairs, above Slainte Irish Pub in the Ruby Room located at 509 Main Street. The Art League of Houston will be on hand to preside over the juried art competition for the 2006 Texas Dragon Boat Festival logo. Students from the University of Houston-Clear Lake designed entries to reflect the excitement of Dragon Boat racing and the rich Asian culture. The winner will be announced at 8PM. For more information about the Texas Dragon Boat Association and the events, check the website www.texasdragonboat.com.

R&R Partnership, Inc. offers a variety of transportation options, each of which is manned by a knowledgeable and reliable licensed-commercial driver to accommodate you and your guests during the 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend in Houston, Texas. Based upon the desires and size of your group, we have several types of vehicles to fit your needs. If you have a specific request for a vehicle style that I haven't mentioned, please let us know and we may be able to meet those specifications. Our Shuttle Bus provides seating for up to 24 people. Our luxury limousines include 2005 models with the latest amenities and will seat 10 people comfortably. We also provide Cadillac Sedans that seat 4 passengers for your smaller groups and/or for airport transportation. The most spectacular addition to our fleet is our Limousine Party Bus that seats 20 passengers. It is equipped with A/C, stereo, TV/VCR, perimeter leather seating, a wet bar and abundant cooler space for beverages. R&R also offers valet services for your All-Star events and parties. Should you need further information on any of our services or transportation, please contact Carla DiBartola at 713-977-0088.