I
have a new “assistant editor” a tiny kitten, rescued
from a sewer. Her name is Bagby, named for the street where she
was rescued. You should know, if you have read my newsletter
at any point in time since its inaugural issue in September 2004,
that I am an animal lover. I own SIX pets, so don’t bring
me strays because I am at my limit and cannot afford another
pet deposit. However, I will direct you to rescue organizations
that have open doors if you need homes for rescues, so please
contact me at houston_queen_of_clubs@yahoo.com or 832-885-7274
for the 411. Looking for a rescued Yorkshire Terrier to adopt?
Contact Linda Freedman at linsyorkies@yahoo.com or visit the
website at www.yorkiehavenrescue.org.
NEWS
IN THE BIZ: Chris at Roc Bar reports that every Thursday night he
is doing an acoustic showcase featuring various local artists.
The night has a mix of covers and originals and doors open
at 10PM. DJ Synplisity, who was the DJ at my recent birthday
party is now the Wednesday and Thursday resident DJ at Sansones
(14144 Westheimer near Briar Green.) I’d like to extend
a special thanks to Michael, J.J. and the bartenders at Bronx
Bar Galleria (2670 Sage) for a phenomenal birthday party. Congrats
to them on the upcoming grand opening of Bronx Bar #3 on Washington
Avenue.
Mak
Chins is doing a Wednesday Happy Hour from 3PM-6:30PM where
you can enjoy $3 martinis along with massages and manicures.
Check out their cool website at makchins.com and then check
out their Wednesday Happy Hour.
SAVE
THE DATE: Plan ahead if you are single, so you can look
for applicants and conduct interviews for your next romance at
a speed-dating event for single professionals on Saturday, July
19th. The event will be hosted by one of my favorite haunts,
where I just so happen to book events, at the Flat (1701 Commonwealth.)
Hear ye, hear ye, come all single women between the ages of 28-40
and men between ages 30-42. You must pre-register at ASAP online,
because spaces are limited. Visit www.Cupid.com/PreDating or
you may contact Peggy, the Houston Event Coordinator at 626-261-0849
or email her at houston@predating.com.
Did some
say “the Flat?” Be there for Sideways Tuesdays,
a concept now running over two years strong with DJ Drew from
9PM-2AM. Join the Flat this Saturday, June 28th where, and I
PROMISE, it will be packed to the gills for “House Family
Summer Reunion with Champa Moore.” I am foaming at the
mouth just thinking of it. Champa is one of my all time fave
DJs who now resides in New York but blesses Houston with a visit
to the Flat on occasion. This is one of the occasions so be there
or cry later and I will say “I told you that you should
have been there!”
The Meridian
will present on Thursday, June 26th Dubfire and D:Fuse. Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia,
one half of the Grammy Award-winning and four-time nominated
electronic music duo Deep Dish, joined forces with Global Underground
for the release of his first solo mix album Dubfire GU31 -
Taipei. The 2-CD mix set is a sweeping change from anything
you would have previously expected to hear from the Deep Dish
member and it features the finest in house, electro, techno,
and even industrial music. Growing up in the Washington, DC
area, Dubfire spent much of his youth playing the guitar in
school bands and listening to heavy doses of classic Hip-Hop,
jazz/rare groove, dub reggae, new wave and industrial. Dubfire
discovered the Chicago house scene and what labels like Trax
and D.J. International Records were releasing. Want to know
more? Tickets can be purchased thru www.ticketsmaster.com or
www.groovetickets.com Scoopage will be discovered at myspace.com/33and3rd or 33and3rd.com.
Same night, different event is Mid-Summer Night Party where
you get to heat things up with Houston Single Source as we descend
upon Houston's hottest new venue: Citizen Lounge on Washington,
Thursday, June 26th. With the weather this steamy, the only thing
left to do is enjoy icy cocktails with hundreds of the coolest
people in town. HSS has even recruited Citizen's hottest bartenders
to give a private cocktail concocting class - yep! Mix your own
summer drinks. The third week in June is traditionally midsummer.
The ancient Celts believed you could find buried treasure on
Midsummer's by studying the way the moonbeams fell. Why not study
cocktail making instead and make some great friends while you're
at it! Proper attire required: No flip flops or shorts! This
is a special night and Houston Single Source wants you to be
a part of it! 6-10PM Citizen Lounge (4606 Washington.) This event
is free for members and $15 for non-members. For more information
or to RSVP, please visit www.HoustonSingleSource.com.
An Evening
Above the Clouds” at the Commerce Towers, 7-10PM.
Esteemed members of the community, media and loyal listeners,
BizRadio Network graciously requests your presence for a summer
evening above the clouds. Mix and mingle with BizRadio's family,
friends, hosts and guests amidst the sparkling Houston skyline
and nestled atop the Commerce Towers. Come discover who they
are, what they do and how they can help your money grow. For
more information or to RSVP, visit www.bizradio.com or email
stephanie@bizradio.com.
It’s
Pride Weekend and Spoiled Boyz 8th annual Houston Pride After-Hours
is on Saturday, June 28th (actually on Sunday morning at 3:00AM
until 8:30AM) at Status Nightclub (2404 San Jacinto at McIhenny.)
Late night Saturday, June 28th, Spoiled Boyz will celebrate
the 30th Anniversary of Houston Pride by producing the LAST
DANCE: 8th Annual Pride After-Hours event at Status Nightclub.
LA/Hollywood DJ/Producer, Scotty K, will be spinning his high
NRG and vocal musical journey until 8:30AM. Scotty K is well-known
in the Hollywood circle of DJs for his selection to spin events
for Entertainment Tonight (ET) and the American Music Awards.
Joining Scotty K will be Surprise Attractions and a CD Give-Away
throughout the morning. 1978/Disco/Studio 54 attire is encouraged.
Doors open 3:00AM on Sunday morning. Discount advance tickets
available at M2M Style Lounge (3407 Montrose Blvd). For more
event information visit: www.spoiledboyz.net or www.myspace.com/spoiledboyz.
Happy Birthday to one of my best friends on the planet, Teresa
Marie Freese. We will be celebrating with a night out on the
town this Saturday so I hope to see you out. |
Who
is the Queen of Clubs?
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.
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