Nov 30

Hey Guys! So I'm heading back into town today. This was sincerely a very very relaxing and blessed weekend. I really hope you guys had a fantastic weekend. I'm so pumped and ready to come back to work and dive headfirst into our Christmas Party.

Now, true to form our Christmas party will be a Casino theme, filled with food, drinks, casino tables, and great prizes. Please make plans to be there!

Also, keep in mind, Mockingbird Station is having sales and specials from 5 pm- 9 pm every weeknight from now until December 18!

We have so many exciting events coming up, the City of Dallas is chilling itself out this week. But never fear, remember, if something is going on in Dallas, I know about it, and there is ALWAYS something going on!

Seriously, check out the goings on for TONIGHT

Miss Mary?
6:30-8 pm, Pearl on Commerce, 2038 Commerce St.
Do you work downtown? Do you NEED a drink after work? Have you been to Pearl on Commerce? YOU HAVEN'T? SHAME ON YOU! If you like smooth, classic Jazz and R&B, you're going to LOVE Miss Mary and Her TX Sugar Daddies. Come out and get some good wells (Which they always have on special) and listen to some great Jazz!

Cafe Tacuba
7 pm, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar
No, Cafe Tacuba isn't the name of the new restaurant, trust me. If you like some fantastic musico latino you'll LOVE Cafe Tacuba. This Grammy Award winning band (both north and south of the Rio Grande) is having their 20 year tour, and it's said to be the BEST EVER!

1/2 priced SANGRIA!
5 -11 pm, Sangria Tapas Y Bar, 4524 Cole Ave
Yeah, I worked there, so you know I"ll tell you that their Tortilla Espana is pretty dang good. But tonight, you can get a $14 pitcher of Sangria, for HALF PRICE! Seriously, come out, get some Tapas, and sip (or GULP) some delicious sangria.

1/2 priced FOOD!
4-11 pm, Barcadia, 1917 N. Henderson
So Sangria has half priced Sangria, and it's delicious. But who could beat half priced food, happy hour specials ALL NIGHT, and vintage video games? Not too many people. So check out Barcadia, and get the filafel, it's to die for! Oh, and trust me, you can't beat ME at Skee ball!

Nov 28

Hey there kids! I'm blogging to you live from my dad's livingroom in Beautiful San Antonio! I've got a younger brother inquiring about breakfast and a wiener dog on my lap, oh Home, it's a beautiful thing.

Speaking of beautiful, I've been working on our HOLIDAY PARTY, which, as tradition calls, will be Casino themed and filled with food, drinks, and fun prizes!

Also, I"m trying my hardest to get us all signed up for a blood drive, December 8, but in order for us to get one in our building, I need SIGNATURES! Sign up to donate blood outside my office.

Lastly, we've got Toys for Tots coming up in our leasing office, stop by with a new or gently used toy and donate it to a kiddo who won't be getting anything this year for Christmas.

now, here's the goings on in Dallas tonight!

Christmas Tree Lighting? No way!

5 pm, Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Parkway

Okay, not only does this event feature Santa, a massive tree, and caroling, but performances by US National Champion Ice Skaters! World Champion Pairs Skaters Keauna McLaughlin and Rockne Brubaker perform their gold medal winner routine folled by Missle Toes with fireworks coming off his skates. Dallas may take pride in many many things, but this year, we've also got the WORLDS TALLEST INDOOR CHRISTMAS TREE! Come see it all lit up then grab some grub, take a shop, and enjoy your evening!

HO HO HOOOONORTHPARK!

5 pm, Northpark Center, 8687 North Central

Soo this is fun for both kiddos and adults. With the trains and Santa and REAL SNOW annnndddd a kid friendly holiday movie...not to mention sales and dinner specials all over the place, this is not the HO HO HO Party to Miss!

LOBSTER MANIA!

6:30 pm, Central Market Plano, 320 Coit Rd.

Okay, who knew that Lobster could be apart of so many recipes? Or even better, how would you like to impress your family and friends this holiday season? Well, call up Central Market Plano (469/241-8300) and sign up for their Lobster Mania Class tonight! Tickets are $75 and you get two and a half hours of careful cooking lessons that will be sure to floor even your mother in law!

McMurty?

8 pm, Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave.

James McMurtry has long been lauded by critics, peers and music aficionados as being among the strongest songwriters of his generation. His works, which range from atmospheric ballads to no-holds-barred rockers, are populated by world-weary souls often longing for something different, if no better, than what they're now enduring. So come out ane enjoy his work tonight! Grab some Granada Grub and a couple of beers and rock the night away.

Real Estate, Madison King, and Sideshow Tragedy...Now you've gone off the Deep End.

8 pm, City Tavern, 1402 Main St.

Okay, City Tavern doesn't want to name a headliner for this show....because the acts are all just that awesome. For next to nothing, come and check out two fantastic Dallas Bands and one Austin Based band tonight. With drink specials, rock n roll, City Tavern is the place to be TONIGHT!

Tonight also freatures a whole mess of weekly fun. Twilight Karaoke at Buzzbrews (with $2 bottled domestic brews, and cash and prizes) starting at 9 pm, Brasilian Jazz at Daniel Osteria (with dinner specials) starting at 5 pm, Shade Saturdays at 10 pm with DJ and Drink Specials, and 80's night at The Cavern!

Don't dawdle at home, come out!!!

Nov 25

Hey Guys! So tomorrow is the day! Traditionally, it's a day in which we Americans celebrate a friendly exchange with the natives for peace and tranquility, and to give thanks for all we have, and hope and promise for something brighter. Well, I'm not sure about you, but I have a long list of things that I am truely grateful for. That being said, I Sincerely Hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving Holiday!

My office will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as I will be in San Antonio spending time with my family! I'll be updating http://www.caityscorner.blogpot.com/ daily while I am down there. There is always something going on in Dallas, guys. I know it.

So, here's the goings down for Today, November 25

Man, You've got a great Body

10 AM-7PM, Bodies Exhibit, 603 Munger St.

With more than 250 real human specimens meticulously dissected and preserved through numerous innovative processes, this completely amazing exhibition provides visitors with a new way of visulizing the human body. From different phases of pregnancy, to skeletal and muscle tissue, to phases of alzheimers, you get and up close and personal perspective of the way our body works.

Just mention "Get Gifted"

5-9 PM, Mockingbird Station,5331 E Mockingbird Ln

So places like West Elm, Movida, Paperie, and Bittano will be giving discounts between the hours of 5-9 pm tonight............ And every weeknight until December 18. All you have to do is mention "Get Gifted" and you'll receive some pretty awesome discounts!

FTSK

7 PM, The House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar

If you don't know what FTSK stands for, then you're obviously over the age of 14. Forever the Sickest Kids, a Plano Based grouping of "Emo Punk Hipsters" performs tonight at the House of Blues. Despite the reputation and the fanbase, these 22-25 year old former nerds actually puts on an extremely lively and impressive show. Check them out, if you don't believe me.

Puscifer

8 PM, Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar

So Maynerd James Keenan is featuring his "Posterchild" for his solo project tonight at the Palladium. Pucifier, a love child between Tool and A Perfect Circle, features some prety hard rock vibes with cool lyrics, and deliciously sweaty antics.

The Buzz is all about Buzzbrews

7 PM, Buzzbrews, 4334 Lemmon Ave.

Like I say every week, You REALLY need to check out Weekly Wednesday Trivia Night at Buzzbrews on Lemmon Ave. With 10 rounds of questions on every subject under the sun, $2 bottled brews, and uuber delicious food! Come out for cash and prizes, and a few laughs.

Turkey of the Year!

7 PM, Flying Saucer, 14999 Montfort Ave.

Tonight is commemorative glass night at the Flying Saucer. This years Biggest Turkey Award goes to Bernie Madoff. Swing in anytime after 7, but the earlier the better, these glasses go quick!

Nov 24

Hi Guys! So it's Thanksgiving week! Yay yippe hooray! You Know What That Means!! Caity will be heading home to San Antonio THURSDAY MORNING and her office will be CLOSED THURSDAY, FRIDAY, and SATURDAY! Sorry kids, but not to worry, www.caityscornerdallas.blogspot.com will be updated those three days, so you can find things to do while I'm gone.

So anyway, this week also marks a week and a half until our PROPOSED BLOOD DRIVE! If you haven't PLEASE SIGN UP OUTSIDE MY OFFICE! We NEED your signatures to set up the drive.

We've also got TOYS FOR TOTS and our LAS VEGAS THEMED CHRISTMAS PARTY coming up very very soon, get excited, DECEMBER WILL BE AMAZING!

I love Tuesdays, guys, I really do. It's a good chance of taking advantage of weekly events, I mean, we have dinner specials, and awesome times with Miss Blythe Beck.

So here's what’s going down Tonight

Mention Get Gifted
5-9 PM, Mockingbird Station, 5331 E Mockingbird Ln
So places like West Elm, Movida, Paperie, and Bittano will be giving discounts between the hours of 5-9 pm tonight............ And every weeknight until December 18. All you have to do is mention "Get Gifted" and you'll receive some pretty awesome discounts!

1/2 Price Nommage!
All Night until 10 PM, Monica's Aca Y Alla, 2914 Main St
So, Monica's, this place that was ranked among Dallas' best Mexican food and Margaritas, has 1/2 priced menu items until they close EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT! Come out and enjoy some awesome fish tacos, chicken, grilled tilapia, and much much more!

She's amazing, she's naughty, she's BLYTHE
9 PM, Central 214, 5680 North Central Expressway
She's boisterous, she's amazing, she's probably the best chef I've come across in Dallas. Blythe Beck hosts a watch party of her "Oxygen Network" cooking show "The Naughty Kitchen"at her restaurant tonight, Central 214. Come out and enjoy fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs with shrimp puffs, and pan fried steak, it's all amazing!

It's All Good, literally!
6-9 PM, All Good Cafe, 2934 Main St
Tuesday nights are known as "tew for twesday" at All Good Cafe. Buy one entree and get one of equal or lesser value for FREE! Dallas Observers "Best of Winner" time and time again, this place boasts nothing but quality ingredients, amazingly delicious dishes, and top of the line service. You can choose among the savory meatloaf, herb roasted chicken, rock creek shrimp, and Dallas mozzarella salad. Come out and enjoy, and you know, you don't have to come tonight, you can try it out next week, or the week after, or the week after........

Pucifier

7 PM, Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar

So Maynerd James Keenan is featuring his "Posterchild" for his solo project tonight at the Palladium. Pucifier, a love child between Tool and A Perfect Circle, features some prety hard rock vibes with cool lyrics, and deliciously sweaty antics.

GINGERMAN GIVES BACK

5:45-close, Gingerman Pub, 2718 Boll St.

Starting at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, The Gingerman offers a can't-miss keep-the-glass night for fans of dark beers, as North Coast Old Rasputin is an incredibly strong and complex Russian imperial stout. While you're there, donate canned goods (no, that doesn't mean sixers of Miller High Life--though Dale's Pale Ale might be welcome), as the pub aims to collect 1,000 pounds of food for the North Texas Food Bank by January 15.

Nov 21

Hey guys! So tonight is the night of the Margarita Ball, the biggest invititation only gala, starts at 7 PM and goes on until 1:30 AM at teh Sheraton downtown. Benefitting the underpriviledged youth of Dallas, you need to bring a toy valued at $25 or more, and enjoy sauza gold margaritas. You can have as many as you'd like, they're complimentary!

But, the Margarita Ball is not the ONLY black tie affair going on tonight....The Adolphus Hotel and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be hosting the Royal Winter Ball. You will be treated like royalty as you enjoy live entertainment, European cuisine, and fabulous auctions. It starts at 7 pm and goes on all night.

Also, starting today, you can register for something REALLY COOL. Stephan Pyles, totally amazing head chef of his self named restaurant and the brand new Salum, will be hosting a cooking class next month, and he's inviting YOU in. Classes ate $95 each, space is limited, and you can take them after work, because it doesn't start until 7 PM!

Speaking of donations, guys, I really need you to come out and sign up for our blood drive! just come down to my office and sign up outside my door. It takes a few minutes and it saves so many lives. Come out and donate!

Now, here we go for Tonight

Beaujolaise Wine Festival!

5-10 PM, Calais Winery, 3000 Commerce St.

Calais Winery is making some serious headway into this Beaujolaise Wine Festival. I mean, seriously, they're introducing several other wines, bringing in other awesome wines, and Beaujolaise wine, and all sorts of other fun stuff. Come out and sample Jean Paul Brun Chardonnay and L'Ancien, Doman Raosset, as well as Calais winery Cuvee du Julliet, Cuvee du Chen, and Cuvee du Commerce. Try one, try all!

Beaujolaise Toulouse
All Night and Friday, Cafe Toulouse, 3314 Knox St.
Okay, yeah, not many of us know what exactly Beaujolaise is....but you know, whatever (New Wine which is not to be released until the 3rd Thursday of November, according to French Law)! For $34.95 plus the cost of alcohol, you can indulge in warm brie, dijon mushroom fricassee with salad and warm toast, Coaq au Vin, Beaujolaise braised chcicken with lardons mushrooms and garlic, and we can't forget the upside down apple tarte! C'est La Vie!

Festival For the Fearless

8 PM-4 AM, Palladium Ballroom and the Loft, 1135 S. Lamar

Okay, so I'm not big on Variety shows, especially when it comes down to DJs, but the thing is, this is supposed to be an amazing amazing night of DJ dance, club, and total fun! Featuring David Guetta, Kid Sister Live, A Trak, DJ Dan, Dave Aude, Morgan Page, Optical, Kill, The Noise, Black Sun Empire, Wes Walz, DJ Merritt, Jeremy Word, Willie Tremmer, and DJ titan. Come out and dance the night away.

Danny Tanner? Potty Mouthed? Really?

8 PM, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar

So, Danny Tanner, AKA Bob Saget, apparantly, is probably one of the most foul mouthed comedians ever! I honestly didn't believe it until I saw an episode of "Entourage" back in 2007. Wow, yeah, Check him out, he's at the House of Blues tonight!

Omar and the Howels

9:30-1:30, Pearl On Commerce, 2038 Commerce

Omar's guitar slice like a freight train pulling a load of Texas tone and bare-knuckles vibe, and his voice has the kind of delivery that could shatter a beer stein. Omar & the Howlers pack a potent mojo that's dang near irresistible."

Twilight Karaoke

9 PM, Buzzbrews on Lemmon, 4334 Lemmon Ave.

Grab your friends, pick a favorite song, and come out and enjoy TWILIGHT KARAOKE. No, I'm not talking about the movie, I'm talking music by the twilight. Enjoy $2 domestic bottles while making a night of amusement at people who feel they could be on "American Idol".

Hatebreed Cartel

9 PM, The Door, 2513 Elm St.

Okay, not exactly two bands that would think to share a stage, but it turns out, they're going to! Cartel, an alternative rock band of "Honestly" fame, and Grammy Nominated Hatebreed play tonight at the Door. You've gotta make the trek down to Deep Ellum and check them out!

Late Nov 20 and Early Nov 21

Hey guys! I'm sorry, again, I was at the Grapevine property today, so my office was opened later and I couldn't get to this in time. So So so so so so sorry, but hey, this should cover you until I get on tomorrow at 1 pm, so here we go!

I've got four really big things to talk to you about today, which will really go on on Saturday, but here's the 411. We've got the Margarita Ball tomorrow night, which is tons and tons and tons of fun! I went last year with a friend of mine and it was beyond awesome! Black Tie is Required, sequins are definetly accepted, and you know, it's sponsored by Sauza, and it's at the Sheraton.

We've got the Bodies Exhibit starting at the West End Market Place (603 Munger). This really awesome exhibit features actual human specimens in all way shapes and forms. You've gotta check it out!

Tomorrow from 11 am-5 pm features the Dallas Wine Trail! This totally free event (according to www.dallaswinetrail.com) gives you a free wine glass, a free bottle of wine, 3 free tastings at 4 different wineries, and free light food. Calis Winery in Deep Ellum, Times Ten Cellars, Inwood Estates, and The Fuqua Winery are all involved, and it's all apart of this totally awesome wine filled weekend! Did I metion it's FREE???

Lastly, and this wouldn't be tomorrow, but it is coming up! I've been trying to set up a blood drive with a small goal of 15 liters. All we've got to do is sign up outside my door! Please, come on out!

Okay, here we go for events late tonight!

The Cast at Trees?!

9 PM to close, Trees, 2209 Elm St.

Okay, this show is free, is rockin', and it's guaranteed to be awesome! The Cast, totally awesome rock group, will be visiting Trees tonight. You've gotta come out for some of the strongest whiskey and cokes, the best acoustics, and some awesome dance moves all night!

Jackopierce

9 PM, The Granada, Greenville ave.

Okay, check this! An acoustic duo who's had ALOT of history in Dallas is meanering the stage of the Granada tonight! Yes yes, the SMU late 80's peaked duo of "Promise of Summer" fame will be giving you some great sway with good tacos and beer. You've gotta come out.

Club One

10 PM, Club One, 3025 Main St.

Legendary nights at Club One are back. With all night drink specials, DJs Spinning All Night, and easy access to Deep Ellum fun, what's not to love?!

Melani Skyebell Duo

7:30-11 PM, Chocolate Secrets, 3926 Oak Lawn Ave.

Smooth music, velvety wine, dark chocolate, and free admission? Chocolate Secrets on Oak Lawn has all three tonight! It's totally chillaxin with yummy noms and a very New York Feel!

Go Go GIRLS!

9-11 PM, Opening Bell Coffee, 1409 S. Lamar

Join Opening Bell Coffee for Go Go Girls night to help out local area maternity homes. Featuring Jackie Doss, Cary Cooper, Merry and the Mood Swings and many more, donations will be accepted all night and you can definately keep cozy with a cup of the Bolsa Blend!

Duo Bands? Duo Apperences, what's up with that?!

Good Records until 10 PM (1809 Lower Greenville), Lounge on Elm St. Until 2 AM (2810 Elm St.)

Americans in France and The Foot Patrol, two amazing Austin Based Bands tonight at two different awesome venues. Good Records will host a chill session with the band until about 10 Pm when they embark on a journey to The Lounge on Elm St for one amazing show! Come out, you won't regret it!

Nov 19

Okay, Guys, so I'm a little late getting this out tonight, but I was learning all about one of our sister properties. But hey guys, I've got two big things to tell you about!

So, here's the thing, I'm trying to set up a blood drive through the American Red Cross. We have a small goal of 15 and I'm looking for tons of people to donate. Please, sign up outside my office! It's just a couple of liters, a few minutes and a needle!

Tomorrow night, we've also got CITY LIGHTS! There is one really awesome thing about this season and thats the Christmas lights! Downtown, Uptown, Out of Town, they're all over the place. Well, Neiman Marcus will be revealing it's amazing window displays tomorrow night with festivities starting at 6:30 PM at 1518 Main St.

So here's the DL for TONIGHT!

FALL AND SONG!
7:30-11:00 PM, Opening Bell Coffee, South Side on Lamar
Tonight, Opening Bell Coffee is proud to present Tyler Wood, Summer Ames, Ryan Edgar, adn Seth Philpott. It's definetly cold outside, but these guys tunes, soft lyrics, not to mention hot coffee will warm you up from the inside out. The only price you pay for this, is the latte you'll sip.

Beaujolaise Toulouse

All Night and Friday, Cafe Toulouse, 3314 Knox St.

Okay, yeah, not many of us know what exactly Beaujolaise is....but you know, whatever (New Wine which is not to be released until the 3rd Thursday of November, according to French Law)! For $34.95 plus the cost of alcohol, you can indulge in warm brie, dijon mushroom fricassee with salad and warm toast, Coaq au Vin, Beaujolaise braised chcicken with lardons mushrooms and garlic, and we can't forget the upside down apple tarte! C'est La Vie!

bahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

8 PM, Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville

Okay, so now, apparently they have TACOS at the Granada Theatre. But that's not what this is about! Tonight, we've got ten plus years of hard work with acoustic guitar, bass, and voice with enterprising lyrics. Most songs involve some sort of desperate characters who've found themselves in some trouble and want to moan about it a little. The sexual tension is so intense, it could split an atom. You should totally drop the $15 for it!

La Conguera Duri

9-11:30 PM, Pearl on Commerce, 2038 Commerce St.

Jazz tonight! We've got Duriye and friends, which include Mike Zito and Rhett Butler!

OMG. Me, Myself, and Irene

8 PM, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar

Pete Yorn, yes, PETE YORN is playing his greatest hits, and then some, at the House of Blues tonight! Come check out the man who's of "Strange Condition" fame!

THE CAVERN, TWO LEVELS!

10 PM, The Cavern, 1914 Lower Greenville

Max Tundra and DJ Sober are totally hitting up both levels of the most awesome concert hall on lower Greenville! You've totally gotta drop the $10 on the cover for both these amazing shows. And let me tell you, these will be two awesome acts!

The Loft and Roman Candles

10 PM, The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar

The Loft Features this amazing Alternative-Country Indie Rock Quintet from Chaple Hill! These grouping of brothers and cousins bring a southern vibe straight out of North Carolina and Tennessee! Try it out, check it out, it's awesome!

Nov 18

Hey Guys! Today is Wednesday, and you know what that means! IT'S WEEKLY WEDNESDAY TRIVIA AT BUZZBREWS! Seriously, pop over to 4334 Lemmon Ave for 7 rounds of 10 questions ranging from topics having to do with Twilight to The Crusades! With $2 bottled brews, yummy noms, and a fantastic atomosphere, what do you gotta lose?

But seriously, tomorrow we've got the Stella and Dot Trunk show in our Very Own Common Room from 6-9 PM. This event, hosted by one of our very own residents, will feature baubles and jewels designed by a former Banana Republic Designer. I highly reccommend coming out and checking out some new duds for the weekend!

Tomorrow also features the Neighborhood Night over at Gardens in the West Village. This totally awesome night features a local artist, free wine, cheese, and chocolate. Now, tell me, what's not to love?? Oh yeah, did I mention Orchid Care?!?! Come on, it's just a hop, skip, and jump away!

There are also three different RSVP only events tomorrow night; Dinner in the Wild hosted by Kenneth Rathbun, Felsina Wine Dinner at Nonna, and Artisinal Beer and Cheese Pairing Class! If you're interested in any of these stop by my office between 1 and 9 PM!

Now, for all other needs, let me know!!!

Oh yeah, and guys, this time of year is all about the spirit of giving, and I'm trying my hardest to get a blood drive set up on our property. Now, the American Red Cross has requested that I get a sign up sheet up and running for a blood drive, so please, sign up on the sheet outside my office. Thank you!!!!

I can't wait to tell you about all the fun that'll be going down tonight!!!!!

Candlelight? Shopping, I'm so there!

6-9 PM, Various Stores, N. Henderson

La Mariposa, Emeralds and Coconuts, Again and Again Furniture? Sales? What?! Tonight, YES TONIGHT, from 6-9 PM, these stores will be keeping their doors open late to drive you on in to check out some of their Merch for Christmas! Just take 75 North, Exit Henderson, Take a Right, and put your name on the list at Cuba Libre, The Porch, or Fireside Pies, and have a blast with a quick shop!

Helloooooo.com Celebrates 1 year, of BLOGGING!

10 PM, The Ish, Ghostbar, 2440 Victory Ave.

Okay, yeah, Like I've been saying all the last FIVE Wednesdays, The ISH, hosted by Ghostbar Dallas, is TONIGHT! With no entry fee, $4 drink specials, and awesome tunage, what's not to love? Oh and tonight, Helloooooo.com and Jonathon Shonkrian (a good friend of mine) are celebrating 1 year of blogging goodness. Come on out and enjoy some dancing and cheap booze action!

37 Year Old Spaghetti? Sounds Awesome to me!

All night, Spaghetti Warehouse, 1815 N. Market St.

No, I'm not talking about what we'll be eating after a nuclear apocolypse, I mean Spaghetti Warehouse's 37th Anniversary Party! Tonight features $6.99 Lasagne with salad and bread, $4.99 Spaghetti with Red Sauce or meat sauce with salad, bread and a drink, 1/2 price draft beers, and $1.99 11 oz Sangria! YUM!

Cigar and Wild Game Dinner? WHAT?

6 pm until Close, Chamberlains Steak and Chop House, 5330 Belt Line, Addison

Okay, so it's in Addison, but you know, it shouldn't stop you from enjoying some delicious Richard Chamberlain style noms tonight. This 5 course dinner features wine by Fess Parker, Scotch by Dulmore Single Malt Whiskey, and a series of 3 Gray Cliff Cigars....yeah, no wonder it's in Addison, they still allow smoking!

So yeah, let me know of anything else you guys may need tonight or tomorrow, or heck, even next week!

Nov 17

Hey guys! So it's Tuesday, and that means I'm back in the office after having two days off! YAY!

So, brunch was the other day, and it was awesome! I'm in the process of planning the next brunch, complete with MORE FOOD, drinks, and fun as this will be a Pre Christmas Brunch, full of wholesome noms! I'm wanting to incorporate the idea of traditions from your home and bringing them to your neighbors! Maybe a potluck? I'm excited!

Guys, we've got a few major events coming up in the next few weeks. Thursday, we've got one of our residents hosting a jewelry party! This open to the residents jewelry party is being put on by Stella and Dot, a former Banana Republic Designer. Come on our to the Common Room and check out some of the fabulous baubles available.

Tomorrow night, we have the ISH celebrating Helloooooo.com's 1-year anniversary. Jonathon Shonkrian, a good buddy of Caity's, has gracefully extended an invite to all of our residents, so come out to the Ghostbar for drink specials and an awesome celebration in the life of blogging.

Tomorrow features "Getting Pampered at Mockingbird Station"...Mockingbird Station is so good to us--they are offering us free mini-facials and massages right when we need them most. (Actually, we always need them, but Thanksgiving stress is getting to us early this year). Retailers like PURE Dental and the Michael Raymond Salon will be offering up their services, with donations benefiting the Genesis Women's Shelter. This all day event is prompting nothing but sheer bliss for a good cause. Come out!

Lastly, tomorrow is the day of the Candle Walk down Henderson. Stores like Emeralds and Coconuts, Again and Again Furniture, Art is Art, and La Mariposa will be featuring sales, staying open late, and bringing enjoyment just in time for Holiday Shopping. Come out and Enjoy between 6 and 9 pm!

Also, we've got our maids service, dry cleaning, bundle, shoe repair, anything you need up and running. Just swing by my office if you have questions!

Now, for some fun this TUESDAY!

She's Boistrous, She's Naughty, She's Blythe!

9 PM, Central 214, 5680 N. Central Expwy.

Again, yes, I'm promoting this, but it feels Naughty not to, hahaha. So, again, tonight, we have the Naughty Kitchen watching party at Central 214. Tonight we're going to enjoy dinner and drink specials while the lovely Blythe Beck herself joins the crowd during her very own watching party. This is just too delicious to pass up!

Truffles? At Cru? No Way!

All Night, Cru, West Village

Seriously, take the 20 second walk down the block to spend a night with wine expert Alfonso Ceuola, angolloti fonduta, and roasted veal loin with truffled porcini thyme mushrooms. Did I forget to mention the Italian Wine Pairings. YUM!

SOLD OUT?! Not quite...

Imogen Heap, 8 PM, Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave.

Okay, yeah, so Dmagazine.com and guidelive.com say this show is sold out, but my sources tell me that there are tickets still available. Imogen Heap, of Frou Frou Fame, is playing hits off her latest album TONIGHT! So like I say about Granada, grab some grub at Blue Goose, or Blue Fish, skip across Greenville, and take in a show! AWESOME!

More Music? You've gotta be kidding!

Switchfoot, 8 PM, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar

"Dare you to move", "Only Hope", and "Awakening" famed Switchfoot will be gracing the stage of the House of Blues tonight. So grab $4 for beer, $10 for parking, and $14 for the ticket and you're set for a night of Alternative Cali Rock!

Even Naughtier than Blythe? Really??

Naughty Santa Competition, 8 PM, Sherlocks, 5100 Belt Line.

What could be naughtier than hotties dressed in a Santa Costume? How about some cute girls playing elves, drink specials, and the fact that it's ONSTAGE for FREE at Sherlocks of Addison! Come out, should be a gas!

Guys, if you need anything, just drop me an email at brysoncocierge@villagegreen.com or stop by my office between 1 and 9 pm Tuesday through Saturday!

Nov 14

Hey Guys! Soo it's Saturday, and you know that means I'll be teaching and then back to it at 2 pm! Woo hoo!

Also, today is the PET ADOPTION DRIVE at Wildwood Creek out in Grapevine. If you're looking for a new dog or cat come out to 820 E Dove Loop Rd between 10 am to 3 pm and grab yourself a new friend!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR BRUNCH TOMORROW! It's 10 AM- 2 PM in the common room, totally free, delicious, and catered by Lombardi Family Concepts, the owners of Sangria, Taverna, Toulouse, Cubanita, and Cibus. Come out and Enjoy!!!

Sweetness! If you need dry cleaning service, a maid, shoe repair, even a bundle service; I'll be here from 2-9 PM Tuesday through Saturday!

Now, for some fun tonight!

You're Invited
10:30 PM, Dallas Rocks Pave After Party, 400 South Houston St.
The glitzy and glamorous gala benefits the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F), a non-profit organization founded to raise funds for programs that empower through education in African nations where diamonds are a natural resource. All you have to do is show up and have a good time while mingling with celeb athletes like NBA player Dkiembe Mutombo. After all, that's what friends are for.

Older and Wiser
9 PM, Prophet Bar, 2548 Main St.
Okay, so famous Prophet Bar is having one of their amazing shows tonight, featuring hip folk-meets-punksters Chuck Ragan, Jim Ward, Frank Turner, Audra Mae, Jon Snodgrass, and Chad Price! Former Million Dead leader Frank Turner left behind his punkstar ways, picked up an acoustic guitar, and turned his cutting wit loose three times over. Tonight, he performs at the Prophet bar for just $10. Just remember to act like a kid, he sure does!

Falling Slowly
9 PM, The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar
Man meets woman....18 years his junior...they fall in love..they write songs, tour Europe, make a movie, and play tonight at the Palladium. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova make their Dallas Debut tonight as the Swell Season with new songs to coencide with their hit "Falling Slowly". So beautiful, the movie, the song, the coupling.....

Old Member of the Old '97s
8 PM, Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave.
Rhett Miller, lead singer of the Old 97s, joins the CF Concert Series for the third year in a row.
For the past two years on a certain day in November, a group of friends and music fans have come together to support a cause very near to their hearts. Come on out the Granada, grab some tacos or pizza, and a beer and enjoy this totally awesom charitable event benefitting Cystic Fiberosis research.

Southern Rock GOOOOOOODDDDD!
9 PM, Pearl on Commerce, 2038 Commerce St.
It must have been that Southern heat. It fueled bluesman and Georgia native Tinsley Ellis’ passion for the electric guitar and the fiery tradition of authentic blues music. He’s been doing it for more than 30 years, from his days as a member of Atlanta’s Alley Cats to his newest disc, the incendiary Speak No Evil. The album, his 12th release, offers a dozen self-penned tunes that highlight Ellis’ blazing fretwork and his full-throttle singing style. Ellis commands the platform and is prone to extended jams onstage. Throughout his career, he’s shared concert billing with legends such as the Allman Brothers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor and a slew of others.

Avalon at Ghostbar
10 PM, Ghostbar, 2440 Victory Ave.
Remember the boy next door that played records all day, and at night kept you up with songs of his own? He left home one day and was never heard from again. He moved to the big city, living in cheap motels, eating dollar hamburgers, working the boulevard with ex-models, thorazine freaks, transvestites, mothers, fathers, drunks, junkies and punk rockers alike. Welcome Mickey Avalon! Mickey Avalon has done whatever it took to get him to and off Hollywood Blvd. to invite you into his world. And I guess thats what it is, his world.

Nov 13

Hey guys! It's Friday the 13!!! Whoa woo scary! Not really, but you know what is scary...the fact that there is a Rodeo at the American Airlines Center. Yeahh, The Tom Thumb Stampede takes over the American Airlines Center all weekend. With Featured musical guests Pat Green and Lady Antebellum, we've got rip roarin bull ridin', superfast horse racin', and knock down drag out barrel racin'. Cowboy up...hahah!

Tonight is also the second Tour of Asia Culinary and Culture Series at the Crow Collection of Asian Art downtown. This amazing event features Chinese, Pho, Japanese, and Indian cuisine made by local chefs and simultaneously connecting with the Asian Arts. Reservations are required, it's $55/person, and the next course is on the 16th. Come talk to me in my office and I will be more than happy to make a reservation for you. Classes are from 6:30 PM to 9 PM.

You know, I keep talking about Friday night events and there is much more to come when it comes down to tonight. But the thing of it is we're having BRUNCH this Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Catered By Lombardi Family Concepts, our brunch will features lasagne, sandwiches, fruit, breakfast tacos, and free mimosas! Remember, this is totally free and in the common room! Come out!

Sooo now, for FRIDAY!

Your Therapy Calls for Wine and Jazz

8 PM, Wine Therapist, 1810 Skillman St.

Sooo, the Wine Therapist, this cozy, economical, wonderful little Lakewood Secret, is hosting Mark McKenzie, an amazing Jazz quartet tonight. So enjoy some delicious wine, a cheese board, and an insanely wonderful evening of Jazz.

Chocolate, Wine, and Jazz!

8 PM, Chocolate Secrets, 3926 Oak Lawn Ave.

Melani Skybell(!) warms the crowd with her rich vocals and piano jazz, while accompanied by top notch Dallas acoustic bassists. This popular wine bar and gourmet chocolate cafe is a hidden jewel in the Uptown/Oak Lawn area of Dallas, providing a cozy New York coffee house vibe.

Schwassanova: Amiamo La Discoteca

10 PM, The Cavern, 1914 Lower Greenville

Miss Schwassanova at the W? Well, you can catch part II tonight at the Cavern, which is one of my fave dance clubs on Greenville Ave. Come out, pay the cheap the cover, enjoy the $3 bottled beer, and the mix of Disco, French/Chicago House, and Electro Disco back to back!!!

Harvey Reid, Pat Wictor

9 PM, Uncle Calvins Coffeehouse, 9555 N. Central Expressway

All types of stringed instruments find their master in Harvey Reid: six- and 12-string guitars, mandolin, cello, Dobro, six- and 12-string banjos, fiddle, autoharp and piano are a few. Some of his 20 acclaimed albums are entirely instrumental—he holds National and International Championship awards from Walnut Valley—while others are full of a variety of original and traditional ragtime, Celtic, new age, folk, country, bluegrass, classical, old timey and blues.

Baker Hotel

9 PM, Pearl on Commerce, 2038 Commerce St.

Baker Hotel produces a sound unlike any other. Frontman Carter Beckworth's unparalleled songwriting mixed with the driving guitar & piano instrumentation results in "a top pick of local bands to go listen to in Austin" (Texas Beer Maps). The sound is reminiscent of such groundbreakers like Pearl Jam, Zeppelin, and the Allman Brothers.

The Backsliders, Spector 45, And Romantic Disaster

10 PM, The Double Wide, 3510 Commerce St.

Okay, yeah, this isn't some movie, this isn't something that you get to sit through for hours completely bored with no beer in your hand...this is a totally awesome, $10 concert event tonight at one of my fave bars. Come out to Deep Ellum and enjoy these three bands, a beer, and maybe a whiskey and coke!

Have fun, and be safe this Friday night, guys!

Nov 12

Hey Guys! It's Thursday, and you know what that means, only THREE DAYS until we are having BRUNCH! It'll be in the Common Room From 10 AM until 2 PM, it'll be awesome! Come out for BRUNCH!!! NOM!

If you need some help out with getting shoes fixed, a maid's service, drycleaning, or a BUNDLE SERVICE, let me know!!! I'll be more than happy to set anything up that you need!

In the meantime, here's some FUN for TONIGHT!!!

Cakebread Wine Dinner!

7 PM, Bijoux, 5450 West Lovers Ln.,

The fabulously talented Scott and Gina Gottlich have just returned from an American Harvest Workshop at Cakebread Winery in California. Come taste the fruits of their labor. This menu will be served in addition to their regular tasting menus for three days. Menu below. $58 per person/$95 per person with wine pairings.

Fight for Five
6 PM, Bengal Coast Spice Traders, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.
Ready, set, donate! The Mwamba Family Foundation and all-pro bowler Al Wilson present Fight for Five, a charity campaign seeking to raise awareness for the Democratic Republic of Congo.You can help donate toward the building of the Mwamba Sports and Education Academy by attending the Fight For Five dinner event at Bengal Coast. Along with food, fun and entertainment, you'll hear from well-known sports figures, including Patrice Majondo-Mwamba and Dallas Cowboy Montrae Holland.

Cinco De Cha Cha at the Double Wide
8 PM, Double Wide, 3510 Commerce St
I'm not sure how this event got its name. It has nothing to do with the number 5 or the cha-cha. Anyway, it’s the Sixth Annual Rock-n-Roll for Charity Gala, featuring rock bands Bridges & Blinking Lights, Heart Eyes Open, The Boom Boom Box, and Cocky Americans. Proceeds go to the Carter Albrecht Music Foundation.

Barefoot at the Belmont
8 PM, Rockhouse Films, 3006 Cole Ave.
Yeah, I know, being Barefoot at the Belmont is a summer thing, but here's the DL, they've moved it to Rockhouse Films just down the street! Tonight, for just $20, you get to have an evening with Ari Heist! This totally awesome folk and blues artist will rev you faster than Jakob Dylan going solo. Beautiful! Oh, and it's BYOB!

Slow Food So Long!
7 PM, Paper and Chocolate, 5460 W. Lovers Ln. Suite 236
Want a fundraiser that isn't all Pheasant and Rhubarb Compote, something simple? Then you should swing into Paper and Chocolate tonight. Benefitting Slow Food Dallas and limited to 25 people, and featuring the chocolate of Amedei Tuscany, we will sample several varieties of their Toscano Black chocolates as well as a Jamaican and White chocolate. These will be paired with wines and spirits specifically selected to enhance the chocolates aroma and taste.
The cost of the event is $45/pp.

Sun Volt, Vzzzzoooommmmmmm!
8 PM, Granada theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave.
Okay, love Wilco? Well, I sure do, and Jay Farrar formed it after breaking away from Uncle Tupleo, otherwise known as the dark Pre-Wilco Days. This alternative rock-folk country band graces the stage of the Granada theatre tonight. Like I always say about the Granada, grab some grub at Blue Goose then cross the street to the Granada and enjoy!

Nov 11

Hey Guys! It's Wednesday! You know what that means!!!! It's QUIZ NIGHT AT BUZZBREWS! You may wonder why I keep promoting this simple 7 round quiz...but I'm telling you right now, you can get a cheap, delicious meal, $2 bottled brew, compete to win awesome prizes, and enjoy kareoke afterwards! I mean, seriously! What's not to love. So, check out 4334 Lemmon Ave. at 7 pm!!!

Now, guys, if you need to start getting your Christmas Shop on very very soon (ahem), but you've also got the desire to start your "do gooding", you may want to check out Mockingbird Station's Cause for Celebration Local Market Night tonight 5-9 PM. Local growers & artisans such as Mimi’s Bees, Lucido Produce and Pasta Company, Paul Wackym’s Kitchen and more associated with the White Rock Local Market will be on hand to sample and sell their products in the mezzanine area (next to the Angelika Film Center & Café). White Rock Local Market representative also will be present to educate consumers about the independent market cause in our community.In addition, Mockingbird Station will have the North Texas Food Bank on site with an informational table, designed to raise awareness of the issue of hunger in North Texas. To help raise funds for the cause, $1 or canned food donations will be accepted by North Texas Food Bank representatives, while the Angelika will donate a portion of concessions sales during the week of Nov. 9-13 to the organization.

Tonight is also a night of firsts for Nobu..you know, that restaurant where EVERYONE has been seen in the last couple of years. Yeah, the Dallas Branch is hosting it's first-ever Nobu Night tonight! Nibble on apps such as shishito peppers, Wagyu and foie gras pot stickers, rock shrimp tempura and creamy spicy sauce, or black cod butter lettuce and a chef’s choice roll for only 6 bucks each. Nobu signature cocktails are $7; beers are only $4. (400 Crescent Court)

This makes me seriously wonder if they've been talking to the same people as The W because this happens to fall on the same night as the insanely successful The Ish. This awesome weekly event features DJs, $4 drink specials, cute girls in awesome clothes, tons of fun, and photographer Dustin Hollywood. This weeks celebration, entitled SCHWASSANOVA. This brainchild of Tony Schwa and James Genova Features more of the fantastic $4 drink specials and no cover we're coming to know and love about Ghostbar Dallas. (2440 Victory Park Lane).

Before heading out to the Ish, and you're in no mood for Nobu, you could always check out the Sake Tasting at Kenichi! Hung Ngyen, world renowned Sake Sommleir makes nice over a 5 course dinner featuring Nama (or unpasturized) Sake. Delicious and starting at 7 PM. (2400 Victory Park Lane).

If disco dancing and sushi isn't your forte tomorrow night, may I suggest one of three AWESOME musical acts tonight!

Marcy Playground, of late 90's "Sex and Candy" Fame will be gracing the stage of The House of Blues tonight starting at 7 pm...but that's just one show going down there...

The Pontiac Garage at the HOB will be featuring Deathklok with Mastadon! Seriously! This amazing metal grunge band will be making your head bang, and crack up at the sight of their "Adult Swim" antics. Not for the faint eared, these two bands (along with their openers) will leave your ears ringing for days afterwards...and it'll be soo worth it!

COME BY MY OFFICE AND TALK TO ME ABOUT POWERMAN 5000!!!

Don't forget about Son Volt (the other half of Wilco) TOMORROW night at the Granada Theatre! They're so amazing, if you love Wilco like I do, then trust me, this is worth the ticket price. Stop by my office and we'll talk music!

Nov 10

Hey guys! It's Tuesday, and that means I'm back in the office! Yay! But I will be a bit late today because I have to take care of some family business! Sorry! But I'll be around to take care of any of your needs until 9 pm and I'll be in early on Friday to make up for it!

Now I'm going to be spending a majority of today planning our BRUNCH this SUNDAY! Nom nom nom away at some delicious food in the common room 10 am to 2 pm!

Now that I have dry cleaning and maids services set up, I've been working on a bundle service and a shoe repair, and guess what?! I'VE GOT ONE! Stop by my office for any of your needs!!!

now, here's for Tuesday!!!

She'll get you...in your Naughty Places....esp in her KITCHEN!!!

9 PM, Central 214, 5680 North Central Expressway in the Hotel Palomar

Soo Blythe Beck is back with her naughtily fun Oxygen Network cooking show, the Naughty Kitchen. This boisterous, amazing, and wonderfully pink clad lady will be serving up delicious fried green tomatoes and chicken fried...well...ANYTHING to willing guests tonight at 9 PM...don't forget to ask about drink specials!!!

Painting....with a Twisssstttt

7-9 PM, Painting With A Twist, 5202 W.Lovers Lane

Like Painting? Like Wine? Perfect! Painting with a Twist invites you to their Paint and Wine Night. Bring a bottle of your fave vino and enjoy painting class with an awesome artist! Canvas, Brush, and Paint provided, all you've gotta bring is YOU!

SPANISH.....with an Asian touch.....DINNER...IT'S A STEEL!!

6:30 PM, Steel Lounge, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. Suite 100

Okay, to even THINK about going to this dinner, you'll need to LOVE Vino de Esapnol! Steel Sushi Lounge (which is awesome!) invites you and your $65/person to a truely amazing six course dinner featuring Asian food paired with delicious Espanol Tempranillo, Grenache, Rioja, Blanco VINO! Totally NOM worthy and amazing, you don't want to miss this!

Pearly Jazz Hands!

7-10 PM, Pearl, 2038 Commerce St.

The musicians that form the Rebel Allaince Jazz Ensemble are some of the greatest players in the world - professional musicians, studio guys, UNT grads and all-around badasses. The local musicians featured in the 8 piece RAB have shared the stage with every major performing and touring band to exist. Mix the world's best musicians with aggressively fun music and you can't help but have a good time!

Double Wide Maleveller!

10 PM, Double Wide, 3510 Commerce

Okay, this is total honky tonk, redneck bar meets Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Seriously awesome mix of the two will be on full hip happenin' tonight as Maleveller takes over the Double Wide Stage. Come out for cheap booze, awesome fun, and heavy metal wanna be superstars....just leave your spurs and mullett at home.

Pretty Lights...and I'm not talking Christmas Lights!

8 PM, Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave

Okay, yeah, tis the season...FOR PRETTY LIGHTS! No, I'm not talking about Christmas Lights outside people's houses or anything, I'm talking this totally awesome Electronica Dance Eceltiscm set coming to the Granada TONIGHT! Seriously, $14, Dinner at Blue Goose and a quick trot across the street and you'll be dancing off those nachos so quick! Go, ENJOY!

Jazz Times Three Times Ten

7-10 PM, Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave.

Adams, Piper & Drake Jazz Trio is featured tonight at this really smooth, cool Wine Cellar. If you like the chill, laid back nature of Lakewood, Jazz, and Vino, I highly suggest you make the short drive to Prospect, open a cozy bottle of Chianti or Cabernet, and let the smooth Jazz whisk you away.

Okay guys, there's also this awesome event going on until DECEMBER 18 at Mockingbird Station. Come by my office and ask!!!!

Nov 8 and 9

Hey guys! It's the end of the weekend and the start of the week! I'm sorry I'm not in these next couple of days, but you know I do need my time off. If you need some dry cleaning or laundry or your apartment cleaned, please swing by my office Tuesday through Saturday 2-9PM, and I'll be more than happy to help!

We've also got our BRUNCH THIS SUNDAY! Come by our Common Room between 10 am andN Noon and you'll be guaranteed a delicious meal!!!

In the mean time, here's some fun things to do Today and Monday!

Sunday

Gourmet Provence Workshop

2:30-4:30 PM, Cultured Cup, 8312 Preston Center Plaza

Soo Elizabeth New of Frence Affairs and the Cultured Cup and audience on a guided tour of Provence and it's sensationally yummy flavors and foods. French Teas and Coffees will be available. $47.50/person

American IDOL!

6:30 PM, Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar

David Cook, of American Idol Fame, brings about his own great voice with his own songs and lyrics, instead of those of others....come out and enjoy!!!

Sundays in Heaven...at Club One

10 PM, Club One, 3025 Main St.

Come out for Heavenly drinks and lots of dancing tonight at Club One. 21 and up in with an ID, $10 cover, and $3 wells! Best of all, a portion of the proceeds go to Boys4Toys!

Runner Runner White Tie!

White Tie Affair Feat. Runner Runner, 6 PM, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar

So, they may be a teeney bopper punk band, but they are two of my absolute faves. This is a u CAITY EVENT! I will be photographing this event for Runner Runner, as they are good buddies of mine, and this is going to be one heck of a fun event! Come out, it's only $10, and you can drink!

Monday

Truchard Wine? Oh My!!!

6 PM, Stephan Pyles, 1807 Ross Ave.

Stephan Pyles will host a special five-course dinner paired with Truchard wines in the restaurant’s private dining room on Monday, November 9. Truchard Vinyards is a small, family-owned winery that has been producing exceptional wines in the Carneros region of Napa Valley for over 30 years. Tony and Jo Ann Truchard will join Chef Pyles to educate diners on the wine and food pairings.

Million Dollar Baby in the 20 Million Dollar Forum?!

8 PM, Winspear, Downtown Arts Center

Hilary Swank has had many hits (Boys don't Cry, Million Dollar Baby) and some misses(PS: I Love You), but this Amelia Earheart Actress is going to be talking about her latest project at the Winspear tonight!!!

Johnny Rodriguez! $99?! I'm there!

All Day, Johnny Rodriguez Salon, 5450 W. Lovers

Okay, so now a days, it's a little expensive to get a haircut and color....dude...Johnny Rodriguez Salon, swing in and grab up a $175 value for only $99!!!

Nov 7

OMG, it's SATURDAY! YAY! Antiques Show, Tour of Homes, Restaurants, Concerts, AWESOME!!!! OMG, and don't forget about your dry cleaning and your home cleaning! If you need it at all, let me know!!!!

here we go for SATURDAY NOV 7!

AIA TOUR OF HOMES!!!

for location information please visit:

http://www.hometourdallas.com/Hometour09_details.html

For the third year in a row, the Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Dallas) invites the public to its Tour of Homes. This year’s tour features houses designed by Texans and “promises to showcase the wealth of talent possessed by our area’s best architects.” Domiteaux Architects, Ron Wommack, Jim Manning, and Shipley Architects are just a few of the professionals represented. At least one of the homes—the entry from Domiteaux—has a decidedly eco-friendly bent.

Calis Australian Wines

2-10 pm, Calis Winery, 3000 Commerce St.

Take the Greenline down to Deep Ellum to grab in some Art at the Kettle Art Gallery, some music at the Lounge on Elm St., and some wine at Calis. They've got 6 different Australian Wines today! Complimentary and tasty, try CALAIS Winery Cuvee de Juillet, Pinot Gris 2008, CALAIS Winery Cuvee du Chene, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, CALAIS Winery Cuvee du Commerce, Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah 2006, Cooralook, Chardonnay, Australia, Cooralook, Shiraz, Australia, Dusty's Desire, Shiraz, Australia! G'day!

OMG, Antiques!!! WOW!

11 AM- 7 PM, Dallas International Art, Dallas Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St

The Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show is like the State Fair of fine art and antiques. With more than 200,000 items on display from approximately 100 exhibitors, you’re bound to find something you can’t live without. Browse furniture, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, Oriental rugs, and so much more. Some of the rare finds include paintings by Renoir and Antoine Bouvard, as well as unique pieces such as a circa-1900 grand piano by Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener and a map of the Americas that was originally published in Amsterdam in the 1600s.

Philly Connection Anniversary! YUM!

All Day, Philly Connection in Lakewood, 6334 Gaston Ave.

Philly Connection Lakewood 5 Year Anniversary Celebration! Cheesesteaks, Wings, Subs, Beer, Fries, Onion Rings and $1.99 5-inch sandwiches ALL DAY! All proceeds will be donated to Lipscomb Elementary School. Also, enter their raffle to win an iPod Shuffle or a Sony Blu-Ray disc player!!!!

The Art of....Skateboarding?

7 PM, South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St

Last year, we had so much fun at this party. We got to have drinks, look at skater boys, and gawk at artwork from local luminaries painted onto skateboard decks. This year, Tracy Rowlett is emcee, DJ Colby Logan will be spinning, and all proceeds benefit the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. And we can guarantee there will be skater boys again, so we’ll be there, for sure.

The Fox, The Bird, John Wienland, and The Beaten Sea

8 PM, The Cavern, 1914 Greenville

For this DC9 in SPACE taping, the only five-month-old Richardson-based folk act The Fox and The Bird stopped by the studio, and showcased a level of performance well beyond what one would expect from such a new act. In front of an adoring audience of friends and fans, the five-piece--Dan Bowman, Kelsey Bowman, Travis Lawrence, Wheeler Sparks and Daniel Hall--offered up gorgeous four-part harmonies and a warm, homey sound.

An Evening with....Kevin Smith

8 PM, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar

He may have directed some pretty terrible movies, but I do have to admit, Clerks was pretty good, as was Dogma. Tonight you get a chance to hang with the man himself! Come out, grab some grub, and listen up! It Could be fun, if not out of the ordinary.

Dude...Swimsuit Models Needed...in November???

8 PM, the Bone, 2724 Elm St.

The Bone, Impact Worldwide, Go Magazine & MC Pooh Where: THE Bone 2724 Elm St. (Deep Ellum) Dallas, TX 75226 US Dress Codes: Gentlemen- Dress to Impress Ladies- You know you always look good. Contestants- Bring your best Bikinis for the contest. Must be 21 & over to Enter) DRINK Specials for the night of the Event from 8pm-11pm 2 Bottled Beer 2 Wells 1 Jell-O shot Event features: Various Live Bands on the roof top patio, DJ Rick Ashay playing top 40's, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, ect...What else is there???

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes

7 PM, The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar

When Alex Ebert left indie-electronica group Ima Robot, a switch somewhere inside of him flipped on an electric current. He grew a beard, met a lovely muse and convinced 10 people to join a musical commune he called Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. The Los Angeles folk-rock group channels a Laurel Canyon vibe--Buffalo Springfield, The Mamas and the Papas, The Byrds--on its first full-length album, Up From Below. Most of the old-school pop influence was excised, edging the Magnetic Zeros closer to rock like Arcade Fire and Devendra Banhart's slower tempo folksiness. But the retro-feel is truly a lifestyle choice for Ebert and his Magnetic Zeros, who travel around the country in a white school bus like Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters, confirming their innate hippie-dom.

Nov 6

Hey Guys, TGIF, Right?! The first week after Halloween definetly jumpstarts Holiday stuff, and I'm not just talking about Shopping. Come to me to reserve your car services, dinner plans, party plans, you name it! Just come by my office between 2-9PM Tuesday through Saturday!

So yeah, there is SO MUCH going on tonight, its unbelieveable!

here we go for FRIDAY NOV. 6!

Yeah, that guy that's Dating J.Lo.Hewitt...he's in Dallas tonight!

8 pm, Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Rd., Addison

So yeah, that guy who was in those "Scream" movies, and is on the "Ghost Whisperer", you know, he's dating Jennifer Love Hewitt...well, I vaguely remember him, but he sure is funny! And for $22, you get to see him LIVE! Pretty awesome! Grab a good beer at Addison Improv or even grab dinner at Pei Wei or Addison Cafe and enjoy!

Top Golf Turns 2!!!

All night, 8787 Park Lane, Dallas

So yeah, Top Golf, that totally awesome driving range where you can get points for your aim, distance, etc while DRINKING, it turns 2 tonight!!! Mention a D Magazine shout out during your registration, you get a wrist band that allows you to get $2 mini golf, $2 drafts, $2 brisket, chili, or sliders. Live Music 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Come out! It's awesome and you know it!

Dead Mau5, Nuf Said.

8pm, House of Blues, 2200 N Lamar, Dallas

He may be nerdy, and a bit of "scoffish" at the term "DJ", but you know, this 28 year old Mouse Ear wearing dance music phenomina is going to be shreadding his totally eclectic, self made, on the fly vibe at the House of Blues TONIGHT!!! So grab some grub at Dicks or Hooters or even at the HOB and shake your toosh to DeadMau5!!!

Fun-Key Fridays at Urbino

all night, Urbino Pizza, 2323 N. Henderson
Pizza? Drafts? Drinks? $3 specials?! Heck ya! So tonight we've got some aweseome tunage and some great fun and food at Urbino. Come and check out a friend of a residents pizza joint, which is so awesome, D Magazine and the Dallas Observer, not to mention Envy all SWEAR by it! Check out the awesome nommage here, then take off to Glo or Veritas or Capitol or Soley or even Barcadia for a fantastic night on Henderson!!!!

Midnight Graduate Inwood

12 am, Inwood Theatre, 5458 Inwood Ave.

So yeah, Dustin Hoffman playing the guy from the famous Simon and Garfunkle song, falling in love with Mrs. Robinson, then marrying her daughter....shame shame...but one heck of a movie! It's awesome, and get this, there are COUCHES and SOFAS and SNUGGLY chairs, not to mention the ability to drink during the movie, lol.

Monte Carlo without the $2000 Flight!

10 pm, Ghostbar, 2440 Victory Park

Dress to Impress and shell out $20 for chips tonight at the W hotel. The thing of it is, you can WIN a W hotel Weekend Getaway, with dinner at Craft, 2 nights at the W, Celebrity Treatment at Bliss Spa, and Bottle Service at Ghostbar. AWESOME!!!

ARTLOVEMAGIC and COFFEE!!!

7:30 pm, Saxby's Coffee, 13605 Midway Rd, Farmer's Branch

Now, Creative Motion will be there too! That's right, the guys at A.L.M. are hosting an open mic night (FREE!) at Saxby's coffee and they have asked us to join them!Creative Motion will be there to perform a short demo to display what skill toys can do for everyone, after which is open play time for anyone who wants to play! (That means you!)Join us and learn to play all over again, and while you're there, get a cup of coffee and enjoy the art that several new and experienced artists have on display.

East Meets Empanada

All Night, Lumi Kitchen, 3407 McKinney Ave.

Do you have a combined taste for Asian and South American food? Well Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen has the solution. This recently opened fusion restaurant brings together cocktails to awaken your taste buds with distinctive combinations, and the enticing fare is non-traditional and fashioned with bold exploding ingredients. Discover the enlightening tapas or amuse yourself with our homemade empanadas and dumplings bursting with countless fillings. Conclude the feast with light engaging desserts, tea or a café.

SO YEAH, DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE DALLAS ANTIQUES SHOW GOING ON TOMORROW AND ALL WEEKEND AT THE CONVENTION CENTER. Over 100 different vendors will be out and about all weekend until 7 pm! Check it out!

Nov 5

Hey guys, sorry about the Mix Up yesterday! I got totally lost on dates, but here’s the thing, you have a chance to make it to Cuisine for a Cause tonight! It’s the biggest social event of the between Halloween and Thanksgiving season!
Also, don’t forget about your dry cleaning and maids services! Seriously, since now is major CRUNCH TIME for making your holiday reservations, do it! Come by my office for more info on restaurants, bars, parties, concerts, you name it!
Cuisine for a Cause TONIGHT!!!
7 PM, Fairmont Hotel, 1717 N Akard St Cuisine for a Cause, an amazing event hosted by Kent Rathburn, of total Abacus, Blue Plate, and Jasper's fame, and fueled by 19 of the city’s best chefs! The $300 ticket guarantees you some amazing eats, hand crafted cocktails, and easy access to awesome silent and live auctions! While you take a sip you could bid on items such as a couples cooking class with Abaraham Salum or a Californian Wine Trip with Stephan Pyles! Seriously, give me a call, I'll call and make you a reservation for this THURSDAY NIGHT EVENT! Did I forget to mention this event is being held at the Fairmont Hotel and benefits the March of Dimes???Films? Free? Nasher! OMG!!!
7 pm, Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St.
in the new Arts District! This First Thursday event presents Dining and Cocktails my Wolfgang Puck, film chat with Gary Coghill, it's going to be amazing! Oh yeah, and this week features All the Presidents Men!!! Just take the 5 minute trip down to 2001 Flora St. For a night at the Magical Amazing Nasher!
First Thursdays on Dragon Street in the Design District!
Until 8 PM, Dragon St., Dallas Design District
For good prices, you can come out and get some great amazing original works! You have until 8 pm to do it!
Mumiy Troll! Wha? Oh, like Russia hitting US soil, okay, wait what?
8 pm, Granada Theatre, 3524 Greenville Ave
Like Duran Duran? Simple Minds? Roxy Music? INXS?! Well, I do, and let me tell you, these guys are AWESOME! So brush up on your Russian, take in a bite at Blue Fish ($1 Sake Tonight!), and take the short trek down to the Granada for this amazing Russian Punk Band. Only $14!!!!
CRU ½ PRICED?! NO WAY!
All Night, Cru a Wine Bar, West Village
Yup, that’s right, read what it says, ½ price off Bubbly all night! So make the teeny walk and nom on their cheese plate! It’s amazing, especially when you can get Domaine Carneros Brut for $25!

Nov 4

Hey Guys! So It's Wednesday, and you know what that means! Yup! The week is HALFWAY DONE! Wow! So why not celebrate with Buzzbrews weekly quiz night at the location on Lemmon Ave. 7:30 PM, 4334 Lemmon Avenue. With 10 rounds of questions ranging from "Who played Veronica Corningstone in the Will Ferrel movie 'Anchorman'?" to "Who was the first man to circumnavigate the globe?", and $2 bottled beer, you could totally challenge your intellect in more ways than one!

Tonight also features the American Institute of Wine and Food hosts an early dinner at Bellini's Cafe! Take the short drive over to

3810 Congress Ave and enjoy a menu which includes an entree and dessert, and two glasses of red or white wine in the event cost.

But if you like some secret hideout type stuff, come out to Sacred Cellars (5715 Sadler Cir) for a tasting of some of the most talked about wines! Come by and check out Spring Valley Frederick & Uriah Red Blends, Northstar Merlot, Jaffee Estate Transformation, Antica Cabernet Sauvignon , and Cargasacchi Pinot Noir! Do it, it's worth the 10 minute drive!!!

But first, we all need some assistance, from the bitchiest girl we know...
Healthy Bitch Daily, brought to you by the co-author of Skinny Bitch Kim Barnouin, gives women no-nonsense advice on everything. We're talking health, home, money, and everything, so "you can stop listening to the crap your friends feed you,” according to the website. Ouch. Meet Kim and enjoy hors d’oeuvre and an organic wine tasting at this event, which is sure to cause our self-esteem to plummet.

But if food's not really your forte tonight....I'd say check out Stryper with Flight Patterns at the Houst of Blues at 8 pm! Seriously, this totally awesome 80's band is being featured tonight....Or Rockstar Karaoke at Sherlocks in Addison at 9 pm! Seriously...both options are awesome! If you have the means, try them both out!!!!

TOMORROW NIGHT

if you have a spare $300 tonight and nothing to do, I would highly highly suggest giving me a call and checking out the 14th annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs tasting and Auctions! Seriously, with 20 amazing chefs from across the city and the ability to bid on items ranging from private cooking sessions or a Californian Wine Trip with Stephan Pyles! Wow! Awesome bites and hand concocted cocktails it's going to be an amazingly filling evening!


OKay guys, there's tons more to come, especially with SAVOR DALLAS on FRIDAY!!!! Trust me, I'll be delivering more info on thtat one as I get it

Nov 3

HEY GUYS! So Halloween Weekend was AWESOME!!!! OMG, the party rocked, the food and the drinks, the costumes, and our DJ Chris Houlihan! If you weren't there, you should've been, you missed out! But I'm hoping you'll come to our CHRISTMAS PARTY, which I will be planning soon.

Now, guys, we've got HUGE things coming up around Dallas. As some of you know, it's currently PARTNER CARD WEEK! For only a quick walk over to Gardens in the West Village (http://http//www.gardens-austin.com/) and $60 you get discounts at over 700 Dallas Stores! Seriously! Oh, and it benefits the Family Place (http://www.familyplace.org/Page.aspx?pid=191). This event lasts all week and all you have to do is SHOP! Please, check it out or make your donation! It's seriously an amazing Cause and has nothing but benefits for you!

This week also marks some awesome foodie events!!!! I'm guessing it's our body's natural inclination to build insolation for the winter, or it could be a prelude to SAVOR DALLAS friday night, but wow, there's some great stuff for yumminess this week!

TONIGHT features, of course, NAUGHTY KITCHEN WATCH PARTY at Central 214 with head chef Blythe Beck! This amazingly confident and awesome woman cooks up some great specials while you take in all of her glory in the naughty places on her TV show! Seriously, come out to Central 214 tonight at 9 pm!

Wenesday NIGHT features Sacred Cellars Winery Steal of the Week highlighting Spring Valley Frederick & Uriah Red Blends, Northstar Merlot, Jaffee Estate Transformation, Antica Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cargasacchi Pinot Noir! These much raved about wines are going to be sampled tomorrow between 7 and 9 PM, and all of them are up for sale at some greatly reduced prices!

Wednesday NIGHT also features FREE, that's right FREE, wine tastings at Terrelli's on Greenville ave! Terilli's Restaurant and Bar hosts a wine tasting led by a professional wine rep on the first Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The tasting will include appetizers. SERIOUSLY NOM NOM NOM NOM!

Cuisine for a Cause, an amazing event hosted by Kent Rathburn, of total Abacus, Blue Plate, and Jasper's fame, and fueled by Anthony Bombaci (Nana), Richard Chamberlain ( Chamberlains Steak and Chop house), Marc Cassell (Park), J Chastain (Second Floor), Garreth Dickey (Hibiscus) Francesco Farris (Arcodoro), J.W. Foster (Pyramid), Gilber Garza (Suze), Scott Gottlich (Bijoux), David Holben (Del Friscos), Sara C. Johannes (Five Sixty **and I've eaten some of her food, it's AMAZING), T.J. Lengnick (Shinsei), Stephan Pyles (Stephan Pyles, Samar), Scott Romano (Charlie Palmer), Jamie Samford (Winn Meat Co.), Abaraham Salum ( Salum), Jim Severson (Sevy's Grill), and Billy Webb (Opio at the Hilton). The $300 ticket guarantees you some amazing eats, hand crafted cocktails, and easy access to awesome silent and live auctions! While you take a sip you could bid on items such as a couples cooking class with Abaraham Salum or a Californian Wine Trip with Stephan Pyles! Seriously, give me a call, I'll call and make you a reservation for this THURSDAY NIGHT EVENT! Did I forget to mention this event is being held at the Fairmont Hotel and benefits the March of Dimes???

Also, featured on Thursday, the Women's Museam is celebrating two of women's greatest and most undefeated loves, Wine and Shoes! More than 11 wineries will participate in a comparison of terrior between Italian leather and wine. The event benefits The Woman’s Museum! Call me for reservations!

FRIDAY NIGHT shows off Lumi Kitchen's East Meets Empanada Night! Do you have a combined taste for Asian and South American food? This recently opened fusion restaurant brings together cocktails to awaken your taste buds with distinctive combinations, and the enticing fare is non-traditional and fashioned with bold exploding ingredients. Discover the enlightening tapas or amuse yourself with our homemade empanadas and dumplings bursting with countless fillings. Conclude the feast with light engaging desserts, tea or a café.

OMG Look at all this deliectable food events this week! How can you resist?! I mean, I've got tons more info on SAVOR DALLAS...But I'm going to make you wait for it!