Feb 26

Hello Bryson! So, I'm more than thrilled that it's FRIDAY! Mostly because we are just a few short days away from March...and in case you haven't noticed, March is going to be a great month for us!

Just another reminder, we have our Brunch March 7. Catered by an awesome Uptown Restaurant, we're going to kick off our St. Patrick's Day Festivities with a Traditional Irish Breakfast, complete with Biscuits, dishes topped with potatoes, and lots and lots of sausage. Naturally we'll have coffee and mimosas. Come out and enjoy this delicious brunch from 10 am to Noon in the Common Room.

March 11 boasts our RSVP ONLY PUB CRAWL! Seven Thirty until 11:30 PM, we'll hit up the Gingerman, Idle Rich Pub, Black Friar, and the Londoner...oh and you DON'T have to worry about Transportation, we provide it for you (as well as a surprise for participants). Sign up now outside my office in the Lobby!

March 28 hosts our CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS! Starting at 10 am, Nib Chocolate Owner Stephen Smith will be teaching us how to make delicious truffles, toffee, and other treats! You must RSVP for this course, please sign up outside my office.

Other exciting events coming up include a possible Top Golf Night, On Site Oil Changes and Car Detailing, as well as Pool Parties with a LIVE BAND!

Now, enough with events, don't forget to submit your Maids Requests for next week by Saturday at 5 pm. A few of our service providers have been hit with last minute requests, and have asked that they receive inquiries at LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

And Please don't forget, Dry Cleaning has pick up and drop off service Tuesday and Thursday now. Please see me for any dry cleaning, stain removal, laundering and pressing services!

Okay, Bryson, I'm a member of two amazing organizations dedicated to the well being of Dallas, TX. Both are seeking volunteers and I'm looking for people to join me in the effort by dedicating some valuable time.

The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance has this amazing recovery home for our homeless men and women called The Bridge. We are currently seeking weekday morning and afternoon volunteers as many have left to go back to school after the Holidays. We are so busy with this cold weather, capping out every night at nearly 400 residents. We are looking for people to help out in the kitchen, at the welcome desk and in intake! Please see me for volunteer opportunities.

For Love of the Lake is an organization of energetic people dedicated to conservation and preservation of White Rock Lake. With it's Centennial coming up at the end of this year, a new spill way, jogging trail, little league fields, we are in more need than ever to have people help us clean up the lake shore on Saturday Mornings. Join me Saturday Morning!!!

The Next Dallas Wine Trail has been announced today! I got word from Brandon at Calias Winery the next Wine Trail will take Place March 27 at FOUR different Dallas Wineries. All day that Saturday, you can sample delicious wines from Calias, FUQUA, Inwood Estates, and Times Ten Cellars! Best hurry and purchase your tickets online at http://www.dallaswinetrail.com/!

Other things coming up, for you athletic types;

Warrior Dash has added on another date to it's May 1 race! May 2 has slots available at 5, 5:30, and 6 PM for the Adventure race, which includes a dash through a dust storm, traversing over a gangplank, a climb up a hill of mud, a leap over flames, and all sorts of fun things you'd just do normally in our courtyard, minus a few small dogs. Sign up quick, slots are going exceptionally fast!

Urban Dare Dallas has announced it's May 1 race! Teams of two will race through Dallas solving clues, and enduring challenges all for a grand prize. Starting at the Gingerman Pub, you can only anticipate that it will be fun, but challenging. Cost is $45 per person and all proceeds go toward fighting breast cancer.

Now, for some fun SATURDAY!

D Magazine Bridal Luncheon

Noon, The Joule, 1530 Main St.

With an amazing Brunch catered by Charlie Palmer while you learn about vendors like Ducky Bobs, Niemans Bridal Downtown and Jordan Payne Events, it'll make planning your big day so so much easier. $45

February Wine Fair

2-6 PM, Chateau Wine Market, 4514 Travis St.

One of the best Wine Markets in Dallas is hosting this $25 Per person wine tasting. Over 20 bottles are available to taste, but enjoy responisbily, there's plenty more wine events tonight.

Taste

6:30 PM, Samuel Lynne Galleries, 1105 Dragon St.

Come out to Taste, Brought to you by the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce! Benefitting the Easter Egg Hunt for the Bline, over 3000 Young Professionals, art aficionados, and wine lovers gather to taste wines from around the globe in some of Dallas' Premier Art Galleries.

Mark McKinzie Quartet

8:30 PM, Wine Therapist, 1810 Skillman

Come out to the Wine Therapist for an Evening of Live Jazz. The Mark McKinzie quartet is both authentic and accessible firmly rooted in the mainstream of Jazz tradition!

Best of Wine Tasting

3-10 PM, Calias Winery, 3000 Commerce

This weekend Calias winery is hosting it's best selling wines in one tasting. We've got an Australian Shiraz, Bobal Belnd from Spain, and a grenache Syrah from France! Only $15.

Feb 25

Hello Bryson! So, I'm more than thrilled that it's Thursday! Mostly because we are just a few short days away from March...and in case you haven't noticed, March is going to be a great month for us!

Just another reminder, we have our Brunch March 7. Catered by an awesome Uptown Restaurant, we're going to kick off our St. Patrick's Day Festivities with a Traditional Irish Breakfast, complete with Biscuits, dishes topped with potatoes, and lots and lots of sausage. Naturally we'll have coffee and mimosas. Come out and enjoy this delicious brunch from 10 am to Noon in the Common Room.

March 11 boasts our RSVP ONLY PUB CRAWL! Seven Thirty until 11:30 PM, we'll hit up the Gingerman, Idle Rich Pub, Black Friar, and the Londoner...oh and you DON'T have to worry about Transportation, we provide it for you (as well as a surprise for participants). Sign up now outside my office in the Lobby!

March 28 hosts our CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS! Starting at 10 am, Nib Chocolate Owner Stephen Smith will be teaching us how to make delicious truffles, toffee, and other treats! You must RSVP for this course, please sign up outside my office.

Other exciting events coming up include a possible Top Golf Night, On Site Oil Changes and Car Detailing, as well as Pool Parties with a LIVE BAND!

Now, enough with events, don't forget to submit your Maids Requests for next week by Saturday at 5 pm. A few of our service providers have been hit with last minute requests, and have asked that they receive inquiries at LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

And Please don't forget, Dry Cleaning has pick up and drop off service Tuesday and Thursday now. Please see me for any dry cleaning, stain removal, laundering and pressing services!

Okay, Bryson, I'm a member of two amazing organizations dedicated to the well being of Dallas, TX. Both are seeking volunteers and I'm looking for people to join me in the effort by dedicating some valuable time.

The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance has this amazing recovery home for our homeless men and women called The Bridge. We are currently seeking weekday morning and afternoon volunteers as many have left to go back to school after the Holidays. We are so busy with this cold weather, capping out every night at nearly 400 residents. We are looking for people to help out in the kitchen, at the welcome desk and in intake! Please see me for volunteer opportunities.

For Love of the Lake is an organization of energetic people dedicated to conservation and preservation of White Rock Lake. With it's Centennial coming up at the end of this year, a new spill way, jogging trail, little league fields, we are in more need than ever to have people help us clean up the lake shore on Saturday Mornings. Join me Saturday Morning!!!

More coming up later on this week:

Friday hosts the Voom and Vava Trunk Show at Hemline! Make the Short Drive over to Lover's Lane and the Tollroad for a great trunk show of Fabulous up and coming designer Joy Han. Voom being the more delicate and Vava being the more rugged and affordable, you'll find the PERFECT look at a greatly slashed price, just in time for spring!

Friday also hosts probably the easiest, most unique, and fancy dinner date you could possibly have, at a Cheese Shop. Join Scardello for Fondue Cheese Night. With great dinner selections and only $35/person, you can have a great wine or beer tasting to go with it! Top it off with it being only a short drive away (3511 Oak Lawn Ave.)

Saturday for our many BLUSHING BRIDES TO BE in the building for the D Weddings Luncheon at the Joule. With an amazing Brunch catered by Charlie Palmer while you learn about vendors like Ducky Bobs, Niemans Bridal Downtown and Jordan Payne Events, it'll make planning your big day so so much easier. $45 and it takes place at noon!

The Next Dallas Wine Trail has been announced today! I got word from Brandon at Calias Winery the next Wine Trail will take Place March 27 at FOUR different Dallas Wineries. All day that Saturday, you can sample delicious wines from Calias, FUQUA, Inwood Estates, and Times Ten Cellars! Best hurry and purchase your tickets online at http://www.dallaswinetrail.com/!

Other things coming up, for you athletic types;

Warrior Dash has added on another date to it's May 1 race! May 2 has slots available at 5, 5:30, and 6 PM for the Adventure race, which includes a dash through a dust storm, traversing over a gangplank, a climb up a hill of mud, a leap over flames, and all sorts of fun things you'd just do normally in our courtyard, minus a few small dogs. Sign up quick, slots are going exceptionally fast!

Urban Dare Dallas has announced it's May 1 race! Teams of two will race through Dallas solving clues, and enduring challenges all for a grand prize. Starting at the Gingerman Pub, you can only anticipate that it will be fun, but challenging. Cost is $45 per person and all proceeds go toward fighting breast cancer.

Now, for things to do TONIGHT!

Ports 1961 Showcase

6:30-8:30 PM, Nordstrom in the Galleria

MEET Ports 1961 Designer Tia Cibani at Nordstrom in the Galleria! Vogue is co hosting this wonderful showcase of chic and comfy designs straight out of Cibani's Vancouver Design Studio. Join us on the 2nd floor for a display of the Spring 2010 line!

Wine Tasting at Jimmys Food Store

6:30-Close, Jimmys Food Store, 4901 Bryan St.

After battling Traffic Down the Toll Road, you can enjoy the company of Tony Apostolakos, the US director of Masi Wines, and some delicious Antipasti to compliment the delicious Italian Wines he'll have available.

Flora Springs Winery and Vineyard Tasting at Dali

All Night, Dali Wine Bar and Cellar, 722 Routh

Dali Executive Head Chef Joe A Harloft will be featuring a special four course menu p[aired with select Flora Spring Wines Tonight. Price is $65 per person!

Tegan and Sarah at the Palladium Ballroom

8 PM, Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar

Come out and listen to Canada's most unique, identical, export! "Back in your head" fame Tegan and Sarah break out into the Dallas Scene tonight with Sleep Train.

Dragonfly Neighborhood Night

5-10 PM, Hotel ZaZa, 2332 Leonard St.

Come out to the Dragonfly for $5 drinks and Apps, no dress code, live music and tons of fun!

Feb 24

Hello Bryson! So, I'm more than thrilled that it's Wednesday! Mostly because we are just a few short days away from March...and in case you haven't noticed, March is going to be a great month for us!

Just another reminder, we have our Brunch March 7. Catered by an awesome Uptown Restaurant, we're going to kick off our St. Patricks Day Festivities with a Traditional Irish Breakfast, complete with Biscuits, dishes topped with potatoes, and lots and lots of sausage. Naturally we'll have coffee and mimosas. Come out and enjoy this delicious brunch from 10 am to Noon in the Common Room.
March 11 boasts our RSVP ONLY PUB CRAWL! Seven Thirty until 11:30 PM, we'll hit up the Gingerman, Idle Rich Pub, Black Friar, and the Londoner...oh and you DON'T have to worry about Transportation, we provide it for you (as well as a surprise for participants). Sign up now outside my office in the Lobby!
March 28 hosts our CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS! Starting at 10 am, Nib Chocolate Owner Stephen Smith will be teaching us how to make delicious truffles, toffee, and other treats! You must RSVP for this course, please sign up outside my office.

Other exciting events coming up include a possible Top Golf Night, On Site Oil Changes and Car Detailing, as well as Pool Parties with a LIVE BAND!

Now, enough with events, don't forget to submit your Maids Requests for next week by Saturday at 5 pm. A few of our service providers have been hit with last minute requests, and have asked that they receive inquiries at LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE.

And Please don't forget, Dry Cleaning has pick up and drop off service Tuesday and Thursday now. Please see me for any dry cleaning, stain removal, laundering and pressing services!

Okay, Bryson, I'm a member of two amazing organizations dedicated to the well being of Dallas, TX. Both are seeking volunteers and I'm looking for people to join me in the effort by dedicating some valuable time.

The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance has this amazing recovery home for our homeless men and women called The Bridge. We are currently seeking weekday morning and afternoon volunteers as many have left to go back to school after the Holidays. We are so busy with this cold weather, capping out every night at nearly 400 residents. We are looking for people to help out in the kitchen, at the welcome desk and in intake! Please see me for volunteer opportunities.

For Love of the Lake is an organization of energetic people dedicated to conservation and preservation of White Rock Lake. With it's Centennial coming up at the end of this year, a new spill way, jogging trail, little league fields, we are in more need than ever to have people help us clean up the lake shore on Saturday Mornings. Join me Saturday Morning!!!

Non Volunteer events this week are pretty exciting and surround two words...Fashion and Food!

Tomorrow (Thursday February 25) you can MEET Ports 1961 Designer Tia Cibani at Nordstrom in the Galleria! Vogue is co hosting this wonderful showcase of chic and comfy designs straight out of Cibani's Vancouver Design Studio. Join us on the 2nd floor for a display of the Spring 2010 line!

After battling traffic down the Tollroad, you'll be relieved when you arrive at Jimmy's Food Store (or 4901 Bryan St.) for a devine wine tasting. For $25, you can enjoy the company of Tony Apostolakos, the US director of Masi Wines, and some delicious Antipasti to compliment the delicious Italian Wines he'll have available.

Friday hosts the Voom and Vava Trunk Show at Hemline! Make the Short Drive over to Lover's Lane and the Tollroad for a great trunk show of Fabulous up and coming designer Joy Han. Voom being the more delicate and Vava being the more rugged and affordable, you'll find the PERFECT look at a greatly slashed price, just in time for spring!

Friday also hosts probably the easiest, most unique, and fancy dinner date you could possibly have, at a Cheese Shop. Join Scardello for Fondue Cheese Night. With great dinner selections and only $35/person, you can have a great wine or beer tasting to go with it! Top it off with it being only a short drive away (3511 Oak Lawn Ave.)

Saturday for our many BLUSHING BRIDES TO BE in the building for the D Weddings Luncheon at the Joule. With an amazing Brunch catered by Charlie Palmer while you learn about vendors like Ducky Bobs, Niemans Bridal Downtown and Jordan Payne Events, it'll make planning your big day so so much easier. $45 and it takes place at noon!

But Enough about the events of the week; Here's what's going on Tonight!

Smash Comedy Game

8:30 PM, Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road.

4 Teams, 2 Comics each, and Tagteaming! Trust me, it'll be nothing but funny. For just $10, you get to watch 8 people perform/compete to be the funniest pair of the night. Come up to Addison improve and watch hilarity ensue!

Henry Rollins at the Lakewood Theatre

8:30 PM, Lakewood Theatre, 1825 Abrams Pkwy.

Seen as a parody of himself, the former Black Flag Frontman is a tough guy who ruined a great band turned old punk, turned superhero. As unpredictable as his songs, Henry Rollins could throw in a humorous quip as he rocks your socks off.

Shecky's Girls Night Out

5-10 PM, Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross St.

Okay, I know the ticket's expensive, and we are in a transitional season, but you can't beat designer deals at deeply discounted prices, and the famous Shecky's goodie bags. Did I mention the Margaritas and other delicious cocktails they'll have available?

Feb 23

Hello Bryson! Can you believe all this snow we've gotten, all this wonderful, amazing--oh wait...yeah, we had flurries, hehe.

Moving on, okay, we have THREE awesome events coming up in March, and several prospective events and things happening around here in the next coming months.

March 7 is going to be our delicious BRUNCH! Catered to be a traditional Irish breakfast, this brunch is going to feature dishes topped with potatoes, biscuits, and lots and lots of sausage. Naturally we'll have coffee and mimosas. Come out and enjoy this delicious brunch from 10 am to Noon in the Common Room.

March 11 boasts our RSVP ONLY PUB CRAWL! Seven Thirty until 11:30 PM, we'll hit up the Gingerman, Idle Rich Pub, Black Friar, and the Londoner...oh and you DON'T have to worry about Transportation, we provide it for you (as well as a surprise for participants). Sign up now outside my office in the Lobby!

March 28 hosts our CHOCOLATE MAKING CLASS! Starting at 10 am, Nib Chocolate Owner Stephen Smith will be teaching us how to make delicious truffles, toffee, and other treats! You must RSVP for this course, please sign up outside my office.

Other Upcoming Events include a possible Top Golf Night, more happy hours at Cork, On Site Oil Changes and Car Detailing, and Pool Parties!

And don't forget to submit your requests for Maids services and your dry cleaning to me! I've got plenty of openings for the rest of the week and we've got dry cleaning pick up and drop off on Thursday!!!

Okay, tons of fun events going on this week;

Ladies, Niemans at the Galleria and Vogue are hosting Ports 1961 Designer Tia Cibani. Vancouver native Cibani opened her eyes to international inspiration to create Modern, Elegant, and comfy dresses and shirts! Come out and meet her and and get some great deals on amazing duds! 6:30-8:30 pm on the Second Floor!

Now for some fun stuff Tonight!

Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble

9 PM, Pearl on Commerce, 2038 Commerce st.

Come out and check out these great UNT Grads and local musicians belt out some great big band music all night long! A great way to start preparing yourself for the opening bands touring with John Mayer and Michael Buble, these guys set off big band music faster than Desi Arnez.

Free Pizza and $2.50 off Beer at Frankies

All Night, Frankies Uptown, McKinney Ave.

Come to Frankies for Free Pizza and $2.50 off draft beer while you watch the Olympics! Uptowns Favorite Sports Bar, selected to have the BEST bar food all around by the Dallas Observer and D magazine, Frankies has far surpassed any other bar to provide a great time on a weeknight.

Chinese New Year Dinner

Until 10 pm, Steel Restaurant And Lounge, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.

Come out to Steel Restaurant and Lounge to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger! Enjoy dishes like Dumplings representing Wealth and Prosperity, Whole Fish as a wish for abundance, and Long Noodles for Longevity. Red envelopes will be distributed to feed a dancing lion for wishes of prosperity!

Feb 20

Hello Bryson! We're back with the latest and greatest that is Dallas, TX on a Saturday night. Tonight we have Chinese New Year Dinners, concerts, a jewelry event, bull riding, and a wine tasting!

Before I get to those, I do have to remind you of some things coming up very very quickly.

March 7 hosts our (semi) monthly brunch in the Common Room. Come down between 10 am and noon to try out some delicious food, mimosas, coffee, and to get to know your neighbors, when we're NOT all frazzled due to the week.

March 11 is our PUB CRAWL!!!! Four Hours, Four Bars, we provide the transportation, and we have a surprise for Participants! This is our FIRST EVER PUB CRAWL, please come and enjoy!

March 28 is our Chocolate Making Course Brought to us by Nib Chocolate! Owner Stephen Smith will be coming by to teach us how to make delicious truffles, toffee and other treats! This is another RSVP only event, so please sign up for this and the pub crawl outside my office.

Now, before I forget, Please don't forget to inform me of your needs this week. If you need maids to come and tidy up, please feel free to email me at brysonconcierge@villagegreen.com.

Dry cleaning will be picked up on Tuesday afternoon and dropped back off Thursday. Please have your dry cleaning ready to go Tuesday afternoon!!!!

If you're going out of town this week, please let me know, I've got this fantastic doggie daycare and boarding service! Barking Hound Village, a facility our Sales Consultant and property manager all swear by!!! They've got great facilities, fantastic human interaction, and great rates! Please see me for more information!

Upcoming services comprise of on site oil changes and car detailing, patio plant service, and much much more. See me for more information!!!

Now, for our events going on TONIGHT!

DICKEYS IRON COWBOY INVITATIONAL

6:50 PM, Cowboys Stadium

For all you residents that aren't exactly Texan, you don't get much more Texan than watching Professional Bull Riding at Cowboys Stadium! Wash it all down with a shiner and you've got a true Texan time!

Calias Malbec Tasting

4-10 PM, Calias Winery, 3000 Commerce

Come out to Deep Ellum's Newest Winery for a tasting of South American Malbecs. Tastings are come and go and very very Inexpensive, and amazing. Tonight, they have Clias Chardonnay, Pinot Gricio, and Cabernet/Syrah Mix along with Tikal Malbec, La Posta Cocina Malbec, and ben Marco Malbec.

Pauley Shore

8 PM, Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line

If you actually liked "Biodome", "In The Army Now", "Son In Law", and "Encinoman", then you'll really love seeing the man himself live!!! Come out and hear the latest on Pauley Shore at Addison Improv tonight, then afterwards grab a drink at Blackfinn just down the road!!!

Oh So Sassy Baubles and Jewels

4-10 PM, Aloft Las Colinas, 122 E. Carpenter Frwy.

COme out for the Stella And Dot party at Aloft in Las Colinas! If you remember the jewelry party back in November, you'll remember the fabulous colors and designs! There's free wine and nibbles to go with this party!

Nate Kipp at Adairs

8 PM, Adairs Saloon, 2624 Commerce St.

Come out to check out West Texas very Own Nate Kipp. His music always seems to find the little things in life to be apart of. Insightful, optomistic, but pppered with remorse and life lessons.

Chinese New Year 2010 Dinner

5 PM-Close, Steel, 3102 Oak Lawn

Come out and enjoy traditional Chinese New Year dishes like Wonton soup, and spicy seafood egg noodles during Steel's New Year dinner. Only $45/person, you get three delicious courses!!!!

Menkena at LaGrange

8 PM, La Grange, 2204 Main St.

Whimsicle, softly sung lyrics that takes you into a flowing world as a gliding entity through a dark blue sky, Menkena's music really can take you into anoter demension. Make the short drive to LaGrange on Main St. and check out the new chic furniture, solid cedar bartop, and their amazingly wide cocktail selection.

Feb 18

Hello Bryson! Well, this week has flown by incredibly fast! And that means we have a whole mess of great things going on in the next few days.

But First, I have to remind you to sign up for our Amazing March Events!

First, we have our Brunch March 7 which will be catered to be a Traditional Irish Breakfast! Come out early (as in 10 am) for some amazingly delicious English Banger, Breakfast Potatoes, and Corn beef Hash! Naturally, we will have Coffee and Mimosas to compliment the breakfast, so come on out and enjoy! There may not be an RSVP required, but the earlier you come, the more likely you will go unnoticed in your unkempt hair.

Secondly, we have our Bryson Pub Crawl March 11! Our First Ever, RSVP required, Pub Crawl will last 7:30-11:30 PM, we will venture to four different bars and enjoy transportation brought to us via bus. If that didn't sound like enough fun, we have a SURPRISE for participants! Sign up outside my office, please!

Lastly, we have a Chocolate Making Class brought to us by Nib Chocolates! Owner Stephen Smith will be coming to the Bryson March 28! You must RSVP in order to learn how to make truffles, toffee, and other treats for your family and friends!

Registration for the Uptown Pub Crawl is soon to come to a close, as the event is SATURDAY! Not to be confused with our own pub crawl, the UPTOWN PUB CRAWL benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The pub crawl is looking for as many members as possible to participate so sign up at www.uptownpubcrawl.com !!!

Ladies, don't forget about the "Love Yourself" Event tonight at the V Spa located inside the Hilton Anatole. You must RSVP to attend the event at www.goodnewsgalz.com to participate in mini spa treatments, mini manis and pedis, wine and light bites, as well as vintage clothing from Still Haute. The event is free to attend, but you must RSVP.

The Junior League of Dallas is still selling tickets to their "Rock The Stars" Black Tie event to take place this Saturday. With a delectable meal and a performance by Rick Springfield, it's a great way to spend a Saturday at the Hilton Anatole.

Also, the Junior League of Dallas is asking for ladies and gentlemen to donate their gently used clothing, furniture, and jewelry for their Trinkets and Treasures Event to take place May 1. Please drop off anything you care to at Armories and More (5120 West Lovers Lane) Saturday between 10 am to 1 pm.

Tomorrow Night hosts the Crow Collection After Dark. To celebrate the Chinese New Year (which was Sunday), the Crow Collection of Asian Art will remain open until Midnight. Come out to try some delicious traditional Chinese Food, A Latern Dance, and a Dragon Dance on Flora St. Take the Trolley Down to the Arts District and fall in love with the Arts Center tomorrow night!

Urban Outfitters was the real talk of the Internet shopping world today. Never mind hautelook.com started featuring Thomas Wylde,. Dior, and Linq...Urban Outfitters is offering some of it's best duds for men and women and your home for UP TO 80% OFF! Jump on it before it all goes away!

It may be a little late to catch it TONIGHT, but Thursdays at the Dallas Museum of Art Features Jazz in the Atrium. You can enjoy dinner and drinks between 6 and 8 PM, as well as some smooth jazz.

But here's what's going on Tonight

Neighborhood Night at the Hotel ZaZa

5 pm to Close, Dragonfly at the Hotel ZaZa, 2332 Leonard St.

Live like a Zaza king, and don't empty your wallet doing so! Come to Dallas' first ever 5 star hotel and enjoy $5 EVERYTHING. No cover, no dress code, live music, $5 drinks and $5 appetizers all night.

Pauley Shore at Addison Improv

8 PM, Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Rd.

Like Encino Man, Son in Law, or even Biodome? Well the man behind all the early 90's comedy and the now owner of the World Famous Comedy Store will be gracing the stage of Addison Improv tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday for just $12!

Frost Yourselves

7:30 PM, Bryson Common Room

Okay, one of our Very Own Residents, Amber Nelson Abrams, Will be bringing you some great deals on Premier Jewelry tonight, and it's only on the 3rd floor! Make the short walk to our Common Room and meet with Amber to get styled with accessories, jewels, and love frosting yourself for some great bargain prices!

Feb 17

Hello Bryson! I hope everyone had an amazing Fat Tuesday, now we've entered the late days of winter/early days of spring; we have St. Patricks Day around the Corner, we have our Brunch Scheduled for the 7th, we have our Pub Crawl on the 11th, we have a Chocolate Making Class on the 28th...and you need to sign up as soon as possible, please. All you have to do is put your name and email down on the paper outside my door.

Anyway, Ladies, V Spa at the Hilton Anatole Hotel is having a huge spa event tomorrow night. RSVP at www.goodnewsgalz.com and "Fall In Love With Yourself" through mini spa treatments. It's totally free to attend, they just ask you to RSVP. With this you get wine and light bites, make up refreshers, mini manis and pedis, and vintage clothing from Still Haute. Goes from 6-8 PM.

Also, Intimacy is having a sale tomorrow! Come out to their location at North Park Mall to find deals on bras and panties...up to 70% off!

Lastly, this weekend hosts a gifting event at Neimans! Spend $350 this weekend at their store, and you get a FREE Ippolite Necklace.

I've been searching online for some other fantastic deals, and I've discovered these wonderful deals at www.dininghalfoff.com

Dali Wine Bar, located at One Arts Plaza downtown, is offering $50 giftcards for only $25. With the highest rated food according to the Dallas Morning News, Executive Head Chef Joel A. Harloff fills you with porcinis braised beef short ribs, pan seared Alaskan Halibut, Center Cut Pork, and Lobster Pasta. Not to mention the best wine selection in Dallas.

Now, for some fun events for tonight!

Pretty in La Grange

8 pm, La Grange, 2704 Elm St.

Come out to movie night at La Grange, Deep Ellums newest (and most laid back) bar. Despite their current lack of a menu, La Grange has an extensive cocktail menu, which meshes well with it's supermodern furniture. Tonight, they're going to be showing the John Hughes Classic "Pretty in Pink". Did I mention that it's free to attend?

Noah Caveny's Whiskey Wednesday Open Mic Night

9 pm, Banderas, 1924 Lower Greenville

Joine the Marfalites Noah Caveny for whiskey Wednesday Open Mic night! With unlimited music choices, $3 you call its, and a special guest, you'll have more fun on Lower Greenville than freshman year at SMU in 1998.

Spindrift at Good Records

9 pm, Good Records, 1808 Lower Greenville

Mix the dusty, einmatic suoundscapes of old spaghtttie western films with the mind expanding Psyche rock of Modern practitioners like the Dandy Warhols and Brain Jonestown Massacre, and you get Spindrift. This California band made it's way east to give you this amazing vision quest. Come out to Good Records, the home of great indie jams.

There's always something going down in D town. Check out Caity's Corner Tomorrow

Feb 16

Hello Bryson Residents! It's nearly back to reality now that the NBA All Stars weekend and Valentines day have passed us...complete with Snow. Well, the Snow's gone, the dining specials are somewhat over, and you don't have to worry much more about shopping and dining for a while.

Again, I'd like to Thank all the Residents who came out for our Cork Wine Event last week! We sure had a blast! Check out some of the pics!

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Since the month of February is FLYING by, we have our March events to look forward to!

We have a Happy Hour Pub Crawl coming on March 11 that IS RSVP ONLY! Four hours, four bars, we provide a bus and a HUGE SURPRISE for those of you who come out!!!! Just please don't forget to RSVP!

We have another RSVP only event coming up this month! The Owner of Nib Chocolate, Stephen Smith, has graciously decided to educate us in finer chocolates on March 28! Just sign up outside my office and you can learn how to make truffles, toffee, and other treats for you and your friends and family!

We also have many other events coming in the next few weeks, keep your eyes on these notices, or please visit www.caityscornerdallas.blogspot.com

Lately, I've been doing quite a bit of online (window) shopping in my downtime, and believe you me, I have found quite a few amazing websites that give you the greatest deals. I'm sure that plenty of you ladies are aware of sites like bluefly.com. But, one of our residents has let me know all about www.hautelook.com!

This e-designer sale showroom enables you tackle the very best of online sales. It just takes 20 seconds to register (for free!) and you get told all about the greatest online designer sales! Today, they're featuring bags by Big Buddha, shoes and clothes by Elizabeth and James, not to mention jewelry by Stephanie Albertson!

We've (myself and the ladies in the leasing office) have been receiving plenty of inquiries about where you can take your pooch to daycare, kenneled, or even groomed, and we all swear by this one organization. If you prefer out of home care for your furry friend, our wonderful Property Manager has discovered the Barking Hound Village. Specializing in Boarding, Daycare, and Baths, this place offers rates of $20/day for babysitting one dog, $32/day for boarding, and baths vary on the breed and size of the dog, as well as the length and condition of the hair. If you need to make a reservation for your K9 pal, please see me!

I've also discovered these two wonderful discount sites for those of you looking to hold on to some cash for a good little while.

Groupon.com offers up to 90% discounted giftcards for ONE DAY only sale. These coupons can be used at any time after purchase, and they're totally worth it. You just have to log onto

www.groupon.com/dallas to register and see what great discounts you get!

Also, if anyone notices these ads like I do (and I don't even have cable), you'll know about

www.dininghalfoff.com

This service, which is solely for DFW, offers HALF OFF coupons (hence dininghalfoff.com) at places like Aurora, Los Vaqueros, Cafe Bene Bene, Slice, Speak Easy, you name it!

You really can't beat this deal!!!

Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm sure many of you are aware that tonight is FAT TUESDAY! Break out your King Cakes, your masks, your gold coins, your beats and step out to celebrate Dallas Style (with big hair, cowboy boots, and Mexican food).

Here are some of my favorite deals tonight:

Alligators at 4416 Live Oak St. is hosting a tent bash with a crawfish boil and live music by the Hashbrown band, and Miss Mary.

The Hotel Capri at 2020 Greenville Avenue is bringing out live fire girls, $2 shot specials, $4 beer and wine, 1/2 priced bottle service, and free champagne for ladies until Midnight.

Lotus 2900 McKinney Ave., is breaking out DJ Avi with $5 drink specials.

Vickery Park at 2810 Henderson Ave., is offering $4 hurricanes and a special Cajun Menu with Gumbo, etoufee, red beans and rice, and po'boys!

Humperdinks 6050 Greenville Ave is offering up $3 Crown and Downs, $3 23-oz mugs of Texas Blonde and LIght Beer, and $3 off any Cajun Menu Items.

I sincerely hope you guys have a fantastic Fat Tuesday, tune in tomorrow for more of Caity's Corner!

Feb 11

Hey guys! So We had a fantastic turnout for our Wine Event on Tuesday. Whoever came got to hear all about our March Events! First off, we have a PUB CRAWL on MARCH 11. Seriously, 4 Bars, 45 minutes each bar! We Provide transportation and an awesome surprise for particpants. This time around I'm asking every one to RSVP and those who do may bring ONE guest See the RSVP Sheet Outside my office)! Oh, and we also have our brunch March 7!!!

Another thing we have coming up is yet another RSVP Event....The Bryson Proudly Presents a Chocolate Making Course! Join Stephen Smith of Nib Chocolate will be coming out to teach us how to make truffles, almond roca, and toffee...you're also going to learn how to air brush! We need an RSVP by March 21 (you can sign up outside my office!).

This weekend is All Star Weekend and VALENTINES DAY! We've got Parties, Dinners, Games, massage specials and the GRAPEVINE WINE TRAIL!

The big thing you want to try to get into is Puff Daddys Party at the Palladium Ballroom. That's right, Diddy Does Dallas kicks off the night at 9 PM! Tickets may start at $75, but the thing of it is you get to see DJ Ray, DJ Ski, and DJ Bay, as well as Puff Daddy and Josh Howard!

Aloft Hotel Downtown is hosting Tarrell Owens All Star Party, at 9 PM, with Tickets starting at $50. It may not have quite the list that the P.Diddy Party has, but Aloft is chicly designed, has great drink specials, and promises nothing but a fantastic time!

For Valentines Day, well, we've got so much going on, it's not even funny!

Spa Habitat in the West Village is having a special on Organic Chocolate Spa rituals. They have an Earth Lovers Special including a 50 minute Organic Chocolate Couples Massage, an Organic Foot Ritual, and Two Organic Cotton Spa Robes to take home for $380. Or you can enjoy the Organic Chocolate Couples Massage for $200 or even an Organic Chocolate Body Wrap for $100.

Spa Hiatus is offering a Heart Chakra Balancing Massage comprising a blend of Deep Tissue Massage, Reflexology, and Energy work, unblocking stagnant energy to restore your inner harmony for $129. They’re also offering a Valentine’s Day Couples Massage comprising a champagne reception and a 50 minute hot stone massage, a rose petal foot bath, and customized aromatherapy for $139 pp.

Grand Spa in Addison is offering a couples rendezvous including a 50 minute Swedish massage, an aromatherapy pedicure, aromatherapy pedicure, an aromatherapy scrub, and a mini facial for $490. You can even go ala carte with a 50 minute Couples Swedish massage for $180, a Couples Hot Stone Massage for $200, An Aromatherapy Manicure/Pedicure for $65.


If you want to sweeten up your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, or to treat yourself, Chocolate Secrets is hosting three romantic evenings of wine, chocolate and bliss for the weekend. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8-11 PM, couples can enjoy a spread including fondue for two with organic fruit and imported cheeses, a six piece box of chocolates, a bottle of French Champagne, a silver charm, beautiful long stem roses, and live jazz. More treats will be available, molded chocolate hearts, lips, and boots, gourmet coffee and tea. Reservations are suggested, and it’s all about $120.

Vino 100 on McKinney Ave is offering discounts on all Bubbles. You can get any bottle of Sparkling Rose, Cava, or Champagne for 20% off!

As For Dinner, there are several places offering different dining specials for two!

Nana at the Hilton Anatole, very well known for being the most romantic restaurant in town is offering an 85% per person menu comprising Bocconcini mozzarella with oven roasted grape tomatoes, Grilled Texas Quail with butternut squash, caponata, currants and cinnamon; Tuna Tartar with soy passion fruit, wasabi ice cream and sesame tuile; Poached shrimp “cocktail” with salmorejo, avocado, and cerignola olives; Rack of Colorado lamb, lamb breast, seared drunken goat cheese, sweet potatoes; Search Scottish salmon, garbanzos, pork ragout, glazed piquillo peppers; Seared day boat sea scallops, pearl barley tabbouleh, parsley, spiced yogurt, and fried pasta; Mesquite grilled filet of beef, oven roasted red onions, regina triple cream bleu cheese; Slow roasted breast of duck, glazed quince, passion fruit emulsion, savory coconut, and vanilla rice pudding.

Abacus off of McKinney Ave. is offering a special five course meal with disches such as pan-seared foie gras, crispy pork belly, and grilled rack of lamb. Prices start at $100 per person.

Bolsa in Oak Cliff is offering a four course meal with salt pond oysters, cedar planked Salmon, stuffed Texas quail, and more. Prices start at $60 per person.

Central 214 head chef Blythe Beck is offering a five course meal with dishes such as sherry crab bisque and prosciutto wrapped diver scallops. Diners alos get a complimentary glass of Chandon Rose or a Gran Marnier Smash, as well as a “naughty” take home gift. Prices are $65, plus $35 for pairings.

Cru across the street is offering up a four course dinner and Champagne toast. Dishes include a mascarpone ravioli, prime rib eye and butterscotch flan. Prices start at $45

Dragonfly ‘s Chef Grand Morgan is serving a four course meal with dishes such as oysters on the half shell, pan roasted sea scallops, and surf and turf. Pcies are around $75.

The Wonderful Five Sixty is offering up a four course Valentine’s Day dinner with an optional wine pairing for about $160 per person.

La Duni on McKinney Ave is offering a four course dinner, glass of Champagne and a take home favor for $49.95 per person.

The Grapevine Wine Trail is Valentine’s Day Weekend and it offers up something that no place else can. A truly unique experience venturing into 5 different wineries, three tastings at each winery, food samplings at each winery, and a Premium Bottle of Texas Wine, live music on Saturday, this is the ultimate weekend in Grapevine. You can purchase tickets online at www.grapevinewinetrail.com for $45; they’re $50 at the door.

Seriously, for any sort of reservations or for more questions about the Grapevine Wine Trail, please see me tomorrow, 6-9 PM!!!!

Feb 5 and 6

Hey Guys, So we have so so so much going on this weekend, I've decided to put out this early early version of Caity's Corner!

I'm on a Boat!

All Weekend, Dallas Market Hall, 2100 N. Stemmons Frwy

Okay, I know this started on January 29, but the show is in Full Swing this weekend, rolling out the best and brightest of 2010. If you're looking for a great escape from the winter blues, what better than visions of you sailing or powerboating with nothing but big blue surrounding you. These guys have everything from powerboats to yachts to sailboats, check them all out!

Dallas Art Fair

All Weekend, Fashion Industry Gallery, 1807 Ross Ave.

Forty Artists representing fifteen cities, and only $20 to get in! With Paitings, Photography, Sculpture, complementary hors d' ouevres, and a cash bar, this is truely a wonderful way to spend your Saturday and Sunday...but Saturday Night, they have live music outside the Fashion Industry Gallery until 8 PM.

Yeehaw Mardi Gras

Saturday, 11 AM until Midnight, 1010 First Ave.

Okay, Automobile building, 90,000 sq feet, 4 stages, 20 bands...and only $10 to get in! Come out to check out Eli Young Band, Roger Creager, Jason Boland, Cory Morrow, and so many other great acts, and don't forget your mardi gras mask!

Oak Cliff Mardi Gras

8 pm, Bishop Arts District

Come out for dining, dancing, a cash bar and complementary hors d'ouevres in cocktail attire. Tons of fun in probably the most in depth arts district in town. Don't forget the Parade on Sunday!

Wine Flights in the Arboreatum

4 pm, DeGolyer Garden Cafe, Dallas Arboreatum

Come out for delicious flights and food at the Most Popular Hangout at the Arboreatum. Only $35 per person!

Art with a Cause

Saturday, Times Ten Winery, 6324 Prospect Ave.

Artwork, music, and wine all to benefit the Philanthropy and Volunteerism in Education...Free and Open to the public, you get to enjoy it all!!!

Snuggie Pub Crawl!

Saturday, 4 pm, Gingerman Irish Pub, 2718 Boll St.

Purchase your $14 Snuggie and enjoy probably the best pub crawl of 2010. Heading out to Black Friar, Idle Rich, Liars Den, McKinney Ave Tavern, Christies, Frankies, the Quarter Bar, Uptown Pub, and the Social House!

Feb 4

Hey guys! So we've got so much going on this week it's not even funny.

First off, Art Fair is this weekend! For $20 each day you get to check out Modern and Contemporary art showcased from more than 50 exhibitors. With Paper City Sponsoring it, you know it's going to be a totally fantastic event full of fun and local art.

Secondly, we've got Mardi Gras Texas Style this weekend!!!! Heald at the Automotive Building at Fair Park, with 20 live bands on four stages. Featuring artists like Roger Craeger, Eli Young Band, and Jason Boland, and many many other artists, $10 at the door, and alcohol permitted. Don your mask and your boots and enjoy red dirting it up...without the red dirt!

We have the sidewalk sale going on in the West Village this weekend. Check out the amazing sales and deals at Accents, L. Bartlett, Epic, and Assembly!

Lastly, we have SUPERBOWL! For those of you Game/Ad Watchers, we have previews on Hulu.com, youtube.com, and every website in between. We have game atching parties at Angry Dog, Barcadia, Barley House, Bryan Street Tavern, the Boardroom, Cape Buffalo, Capitol Pub, Christies Sports Bar, Dave and Buster's, End Zone Sports Bar and Grill, Granada Theatre, Hooters (of Course), Humperdinks, Hurricane Grill, Jack's Backyard, Jakes, Jerseyville, Knox Street Pub, Lakewood's 1st and 10, Lemon Bar (WHICH IS ACROSS THE STREET!), McKinney Ave. Tavern, National Sports Lounge, San Francisco Rose, Patio Grill (Which is down the block), Quinn, Sherlock's, Stan's Blue Note, Ten Sports Grill, and Uptown Bar and Grill.

Seriously, it's going to be one heck of a Superbowl!!!

Now, guys, I've seriously gotta tell you about the Patio Grill. Having opened in October, this place is all hardwood, all bar, and all flatscreens. With an open patio, an amazing juxebox, a laid back vibe, and an extensive cocktail menu (try the Jager Shake, a blend of root beer liquer, Irish Cream and coke), it's totally the place to be.

NOW FOR SOME FUN TONIGHT!

Neighborhood Night

All night, Hotel Zaza, 2332 Leonard St.

Okay, this is like the ISH at the Ghostbar, only on the ground, and everything is $5. Drinks, appitiezers, everything!!! Oh, and there is NO dress code tonight!

Smokin' Joe Kubek

9 PM, Pearl on Commerce, 1038 Commerce St.

Check out this young Texas Axeman from the old school. With their new CD being released this month, pretty well mimicing their first CD from 1991, it's totlally rockin' country music at Pearl. Rick Yoast Opens.

Pink Ribbon Night

8:30 PM, Heyena's, 5321 E. Mockingbird (Mockingbird Station)

Come and check out the Pink Ribbon Comedy club! Benefitting the Susan G. Komen foundation, for just $10 you can enjoy comics from across the country.

Feb 2

Hey Guys! It's February, and you know what that means! Superbowl, Groundhog Day, and Valentines!!!!

The Huffington Post Reported that Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow and thus we are to recieve 6 more weeks of Winter Weather. Staten Island, Wisconsin, and various other Groundhogs, however did not. All I can really tell you is the next two days we are looking forward to rainey weather with highs in the 40s, with sunny weather for the rest of the week.

For Superbowl, I'll be releasing a list of different places to watch the New Orleans Saints rev it up against the Indiana Colts. Thusfar, we have Superbowl Parties going on at the Boardroom, Frankies, Christies, The National Sports Lounge, Studio Movie Grill, and The Granada Theatre. As Superbowl draws closer, the list will become more detailed.

Now, with Valentines day, I have a priliminary list of places offering Romantic Dinners or Two, with wine and appitiezers all included. We must jump on it as quickly as possible, as many places will be filled by the time Valetines day rolls around.

Other fun events going on Valetines weekend include Massage and Spa Specials from Hiatus and Spa Habitat.

For $189 you and your Valetine can enjoy a couples massage, Swedish Style at Habitat in the West Village, complete with a Hot Stone Ending.

For $139 Per Person, you can enjoy a Veltines day couples massage at Hiatus whicn includes Hot Stone, a Rose Petal Foot Bath, Customized Aromatheraphy, and a Champagne and Chocolate Reception. There are several other options include Chakra Balancing Massage, and a Rose Petal Spa Mani and Pedi. See me For Details.

For Tomorrow, we have several events revolving around wine, performing arts, and a cheese class!

But who cares, here's what's going on tonight!

Disco Disquo
all night, Fallout Lounge, 835 Exposition Ave.
Sydney Confirm is no DJ Wish FM, nor does he really want to be. This guy is too interested in underground, Lusty, Electro dance to play MIA and The Gorillas. His amazing Spin Talents will be displayed all night long at the Fallout Lounge. The fact this place has some of the best pours in Dallas makes it enough to want to call a cab...both to and from.

1/2 Priced Burgers...and Doggies welcome!!
All Night, Lee Harvey's, 1807 Gould St.
Okay, the Bar is Mostly Outdoors, and it has the BEST juxebox in the City....and it IS doggie Friendly...what's nto to love about the place....Don't take it being mostly outdoors into acocunt....as they do have outdoor fireplaces....Oh yeah, did I forget to metion they have THE Yummiest Burgers in the City?? Half Priced tonight!

Sondre Lerche
9 PM, House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar
Did you see Dan In Real Life? Well, I did, and I rather enjoyed the Soundtrack as well. This guy is a key player in it. Come and check out the Indie Pop Jazz hits off of his newest album Heartbeat Radio....House of Blues...Be there.