Southern Flame Spitta.

Elvis Freshly AKA Short Dawg AKA Southern Flame Spitta --is having an industry mixer today at SF2 (7204 Southwest Fwy) from 8pm- 10pm. The event will host as a listening party for his upcoming mixtape "Southern Flame Spitta 3.5".

Well, that's pretty much all I have to say about that.

Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi.. Say Whaaa?

Ok guys. If this is all you know about French culture, then this post is for you! It's all about The French Cultures Festival this month. The French Cultures Festival is a month-long series of events in several cities, including Austin, Dallas and HOUSTON. Since the 1970's, the entire world has had a unique opportunity in March to appreciate and celebrate the culture of French speaking countries. Houston highlights include a performance of La Maison de Bernarda Alba(Federico Garc'a Lorca's last play), French food and wine tastings at Spec's, a Springtime in Paris concert, a "Metamorphosis" art exhibit and even a boules tournament!

Schedule:

Monday

• Photo Documentary: Francophonie- An exhibition of pictures from different French-Speaking countries - Where: Fort Bend Baptist Academy in Sugar Land, 1750 7th Street
• Leaps Into the Void- "Documents of Nouveau Realism Performance" is a unique exhibition of 20th Century French art - Where: The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross

Tuesday

• Franco-African Film Festival- "Le Malentendu colonial" Four documentary films from French-Speaking Africa- Where: Lone Star College-Cy Fair, 9191 Barker Cypress Rd.
• Murder in the Palais Royal- Author Cara Black will present "Murder in the Palais Royal", the latest book in her series- Where: Alliance Francaise de Houston, 427 Lovett Blvd.

Insight.

"Never let a day pass without looking for the good, feeling the good within you, praising, appreciating, blessing, and being grateful. Make it your life commitment, and you will stand in utter awe of what happens in your life."

The Pamper Party.

@pureaddiction clothing

Martha and I snapped a quick pic b/t pampering!

My lovely mother chatting it up w/ my girl @minxhouston!

Pole Party Houston had live demos and lessons!

Yours truly got a glam makeover by Tinnell, she was fab!

Okay We Get It. Yeah, Yeah. You Too.

Friday Double Feature!

Ok. First Up...

This afternoon, SF2 is inviting all of Houston out for a chance to meet & greet THE CLIPSE in person! The in-store meet & greet will be from 3pm-6pm at 7204 SW Freeway.

Fans will get a chance to get autographs, take pictures and ask questions! There will also be "Play Cloths" giveaways to a few lucky winners!

For media inquiries please contact 713.418.0752

Next up... Fiesta, Fiesta!

University of Houston is hosting their annual FRONTIER FIESTA! The event, sponsored by Budweiser, is held every spring semester and serves as the campus' own "rodeo" -so to speak.

Tonight is Hip Hop Night and THE CLIPSE will be hitting the stage! BURRR WHAT HAPPENED TO THAT BOYYY...

Okay. Anyway, the show starts at 7pm at Robertson Stadium. And did I mention that all of these festivities are [wait for it] FREE?!

Opening acts for tonights concert include: The Niceguys, The Outfit, MC Rai P, and Simple Success

Let's see if you understand... you get to meet The Clipse and get autographs THEN go to their concert at Frontier Fiesta ALL FOR FREE!

Omg It's So Funny!

I know we all can use a good laugh every now and then...Funny man Pablo Francisco will be performing at the Houston Improv starting this Thursday, the 25th! He'll have everyone cracking up each night until Sunday, the 28th.

Look familiar? Francisco has been featured on Mad TV, The Latino Laugh Festival, The Show, and David Spade's Show Biz Show.

The Improv Comedy Club and Restaurant is located in 7620 Katy Freeway in the MarqE. For tickets call 713.333.8800 or go to http://www.improv.com/.

Champagne and Cherry Blossoms.

Doesn't that sound nice??

Bo’s Place is hosting the Fourth Annual Girls’ Night Out: Champagne and Cherry Blossoms on March 25, 2010 from 6-10pm at Warehouse Live along with Guys’ Night Out: Betting on Bo’s Place in the other half of the venue. Two Events, One Roof, One Cause! For the Girls, it will be an evening of bubbles, baubles, browsing and bites chaired by Lynn Russell, Kelly Russell McWherter and Whitney Bruegel Russell. We have 30 wonderful merchants who will be displaying the hottest trends for Spring. Our goal for the girls is to raise $156,000 to go towards the ongoing, free grief support services for children and adults, pregnancy loss programs, and general operating expenses.

Bo’s Place exists to enhance the lives of those who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Ticket levels:
Charming Cherry Blossoms…$5,000 Includes 10 event tickets, 10 chances for a fabulous door prize and name recognition on all printed event materials

Good Fortune…$2,500 Includes 8 event tickets, 8 chances for a fabulous door prize and name recognition on all printed event materials

Double Happiness…$1,000 Includes 6 event tickets, 6 chances for a fabulous door prize and name recognition on all printed event material

Single Sake, Please…$100 Includes 1 event ticket and 1 chance for a fabulous door prize

Purchase your tickets here!

Rebecca Matthews Image & Style.

So, I've normally been posting events 'day of'..however, since this event is tomorrow morning, thought I'd give you a little heads up!

Anywho, tomorrow MARCH 25, 2010, Rebecca Matthews is having her Spring Style Show and Luncheon! It's being held tomorrow at Block 7 Wine Company, from 11:30am-1:30pm.

For more information contact Rebecca Matthews at 713-444-0313.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler.

Crawfish season is HERE! Get excited and LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! With the spring season blossoming, what better time to sit on the patio, listen to zydeco and suck on beaucoup mud bugs?!

Exactly. So, the place for you to go is Mardi Gras Grill in the Heights. Talk about a good time!

The Mardi Gras Grill stays true to the spirit of Mardi Gras as an abundance of great food and drink is always available in a festive atmosphere! Here you can taste authentic Cajun specialties such as Crawfish Etouffee, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Crab Boulettes, and Seafood Courtbouillon. Additionally, you can sample the specialties which are Seafood Gumbo, Crab Bisque, Blackened Catfish, and the Stuffed Flounder loaded with Crabmeat. Of course, you can’t forget the Louisiana Boiled Crawfish, which perennially wins awards as the Best in Houston.

courtesy of mardigrasgrill.net

SPECIALS

Happy Hour: 3-7 M-F $2.25 Domestics, $3.75 Hurricanes, $3 Well Drinks, $3 Frozens

Bloody Mary Sunday: $3 Bloody Mary & Mimosas

"Every Tuesday is FAT TUESDAY": CRAWFISH 3lbs for $15 5lbs for $25

Live Music every Friday on the patio, 7pm-11pm

Birth of the Cool.

Or so to speak.

Barkley L. Hendricks presents "Birth of the Cool" at the Contemporary Arts museum Houston.

The exhibit consists of realistic, life-size portraits that Hendricks has created over the years of his sophisticated African-American friends and neighbors [we're so cool]. Created between 1964 and the present, they're nuanced portrayals of "cool" people, often superbly dressed in timely fashion. The Philadelphia-born, Connecticut-based artist isn't overtly political, but the portraits are powerful nonetheless for the historical black archetypes they evoke: the civil rights warrior, the Shaft-like urban hero, the disco lover. It's enough to make Miles Davis jealous. *two snaps*

Regular viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Through April 18. 5216 Montrose. For information, call 713-284-8250 or visit www.camh.org. Free.
courtesy of julia ramey@FPH

Kay Unger Trunk Show.

The French Cuff Boutique presents the Kay Unger Trunk Show!


The boutique [located at 4048 Bellaire] is holding an in-store cocktail reception today, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.

Perks:
*Gift With Purchase
*Enter Drawing to Win Free Kay Unger Dress
*Meet the New York Kay Unger Representative

Step out this evening and don't forget your business cards! Great opp. to network!

All White Everything.

It's Spring time. So you know what that means, the first all-white party of the season is coming up!

Rummaging through your closet? Really wanna lose those 3lbs to fit into that all-white ensemble? On a budget?

It's okay! Here are some cute options, all under $50!

A little inspiration from Diddy's 09 All-White Party*

Insight.

I think on Sundays I'll do something a tad bit "inspirational" --

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind." William James

Game Time.

So, with March Madness in full swing and NBA Basketball season heating up, I know many of you are looking for a new spot to watch the game. If you've tired of the typical smoke-filled bar or can do without being surrounded by intoxicated college kids, I've got the PERFECT place for you!

You need to check out Ello Sports Lounge in the Galleria area. It's Houston's finest upscale sports venue that infuses the sophistication and elegance of a gourmet restaurant, with the excitement and fun of having a private box at your favorite game.

Haven't heard of it? I KNOW..because it just opened THIS month. Classy decor. Full Bar. Live Music. Over 30 Beer Taps. 30+ HD TV's. Steaks. Sushi. Classic Pizza. and More.

Thank me later. For now, go grab a drink and catch the game :)

5175 Westheimer Suite 2310 Houston, TX 77056

Happy Hour from 4:00PM to 8:00PM Monday-Friday.
Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00AM until 12:00AM.
Thursday through Saturday 11:00AM until 2:00AM


V’s and projectors. Experience unsurpassed luxury and sports entertainment where reservations are not only encouraged…they are envied.

Apocalypto. Or something like it.

Into the Arts? Perfect. Spacetaker is hosting a gala to celebrate their collaboration with Houston's Artists. This year’s gala will honor founder David A. Brown and his eight years of dedicated service to Houston’s art community through Spacetaker.

Over 800 guests will join the festivities at Winter Street’s own Thunderdome for a decadent display of food, drink, music, dance, theatre and art.

More information and ticket purchases HERE!

Modern Luxury.

Ok guys. So, guess who was "On the Scene" in Modern Luxury Magazine. None other than yours truly! I was at the grand opening of Hank Richardson's Define Body Studio. "Ain't it Grand?!" haha.

Breast Cancer Benefit.

Village Girls Boutique is hosting a fundraiser event tonite, benefitting The Sisters Network, Inc. The event will benefit the "Stop the Silence" walk for Breast Cancer.
Great cause. Musical Entertainment. Refreshments. AND you get to meet Ms. Black Texas USA.

The beginning.

Happenings in Houston. Socialites. What have you.
Oh, I might even throw in some fashion.