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This page was updated on Saturday, March 6th, 2010
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Social Notes Is Now On Facebook
I finally broke down and registered with Facebook. You can join my Social Notes group by
clicking here, or by searching for my by this email address: cwyatthouston@yahoo.com.
I'm still learning my way around Facebook, so be patient with me please!
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Professional Pointers
This is a new feature of Social Notes, in which different professionals within our
community will share their advice/wisdom/tips for success with all my loyal readers. If you
are a professional with advice to share, please shoot me an email to discuss.
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Free Thursday Night C&W Dance Lessons at BRB
Thursday nights at Brazos River Bottom (BRB)
Please join us each Thursday night at the BRB (2400 Brazos) for free dance lessons and
lots of Open Dancing. The BRB is becoming quite the Hot Spot to be on Thursday nights,
whether its to take the lessons, or to just dance to some great C&W tunes by DJ Dave.
You don't have to bring a dance partner with you in order to take the lessons. TRUST !!!
There's lots of people to meet and dance with. The Line Dance lesson starts at 8:30. The
Couples dance lesson starts around 9:30. There's lot of Open Dancing before, between and
after the lessons.
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Free C&W Dance Lessons at BRB
2nd and 4th Fridays, 9 pm at Brazos River Bottom (BRB)
The Dreamcatchers dance group offers free C&W dance lessons on the 2nd and 4th Fridays
of each month. Open dancing starts at 8:30 and lessons begin around 9 pm. BRB offers 50
cent beer on the patio and drink specials all night long. BRB is located at 2400 Brazos, in
the Mid-Town area (behind Spec’s.)
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Houston Women Firefighters Calendar
Oh my goodness! The Houston Women Firefighters Calendar is hot hot hot!!!! No, I mean
seriously smokin' hot! Proceeds benefit breast cancer research. Order yours today!
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Pride Houston Seeks Female Board Candidates
Pride Houston, the group that produces Houston's annual Pride festivities, is seeking to
diversify their board of directors. They currently don't have ANY women on the board, and
they'd really like to rectify that situation. Here is a description of the position:
Title: Board of Director, At-Large. Two Year Term
Description: Board members are responsible for the overall run of Pride Houston Inc.
Members are expected to attend the monthly standing meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of
every month at the Pride Office in the Montrose area. Members are expected to serve on
one (1) or more committees (development, marketing, strategic planning, selection,
executive, etc.). Members are encouraged to attend the Production Team meetings to
increase their knowledge of the organization. The production team is a group of individuals
responsible for running the day to day operations of the organization (events, volunteers,
office, festival, parade, operations, etc.). Members are also expected to make
appearances at various Pride events to show support, reach out to donors and recruit
possible Production/Board members. Members are also expected to take part in the
organization's "Give or Get" program where individual Board Members are given a
fundraising "goal" to reach before the end of the fiscal year. Members are also expected
to be "on-hand" the day of the Pride Celebration (Saturday, June 26, 2010) as needed.
Interested individuals can submit their letters of interest and resumes to Frankie
Quijano by email for review by the Selection Committee.
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LHI Seeks Your Feedback Regarding Their Valentine's Gala
Lesbian Health Initiative (LHI) is looking for your ideas and input regarding their recent
Valentine's Gala. They'll use your feedback to make next year's event even better. Please
take 5 minutes to respond to this short survey.
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Contribute to the Avon Breast Cancer Walk
Loyal Reader Joanna Lewis invites everyone to support her team in the Avon Breast Cancer
Walk. Since her team is named "These Boobs Are Made For Walking", I heartily endorse
them - for the creativity alone!! Joanne and her team will be walking 39.3 miles April 10-11
to help raise money to fight a disease that has impacted virtually all of our lives either
directly or indirectly by attacking someone we love. More than 3 million women (mostly)
are living with this disease and almost 1/3 are not even aware of it. One in seven women
statistically have a chance of developing breast cancer. Avon has raised over $600 MM
since 1992. Click here to make a donation via the These Boobs Are Made For Walking team.
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The Womens' Group
Sundays at 10:15 am at the First Unitarian Universalist Church
The Women's Group - pictured here in a typical feminist hot tub situation - is a feminist
group for all women, (each woman defines her own feminism), that meets every Sunday at
10:15AM in the Sojourner Truth Room, 3rd floor of the First Unitarian Universalist Church,
5200 Fannin, at Southmore (elevator accessible). For more information call Iris Sizemore
at 713-529-8571. Click here for their yahoo group.
Sunday, March 7th
Donna Garret says, "Ladies I am hosting an open mic March 7th at the Women's Group. It is
spring so let's embrace beginnings. Bring your prose and poetry and let's have a real good
time!"
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Chili Cook-off benefiting AIDS WALK Houston
Saturday, March 6th, 4-7pm at the In & Out Bar and Lounge
A $5 ticket gets you a taste of every Chili entry and a vote for the winner. Drink specials
and live entertainment. Judging is at 6 pm. All proceeds benefit the Otis Associates and
The Rickard-Os teams in the AIDS Walk Houston, happening on March 14th. The enter your
chili for judging, please contact Sammie Birmingham at 713-899-3883 or Donna Rickard at
832-439-7525. The In and Out Bar is located at 1537 N. Shepherd.
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AssistHers Softball Tournament
Saturday, March 6th, 8 am at Memorial 4 and 5
The annual AssistHers Softball Tournament is coming up this weekend. Ten teams will be
competing for C and D division trophies, so come on out to the Memorial fields to cheer on
your favorite team and do some primo women watching! Bring your coolers, picnic baskets,
lawn chairs and lots of friends.
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Fluff The Kat Plays at Slick Willie's
Saturday, March 6th, 10 pm at Slick Willie's (1200 Westheimer)
After the softball tournament, head over to the Montrose Slick Willie's where Fluff the
Kat will be rackin’…er, I mean, rockin’ it starting at 10pm. There’s no cover, drink specials,
friendly staff and of course music from Fluff the Kat. It’s the first time in 5 months Fluff
has had the full band together for a gig so they’ll have a lot of pent up energy to let loose.
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Oscars Unhinged - A Benefit for The Montrose Counseling Center
Sunday, March 7th, 6 PM at the Counseling Center
Join Unhinged Productions on the red carpet for our Annual Academy Awards viewing party
at the Montrose Counseling Center! There will be contests, prizes, movie-themed food,
white wine and beer! Our A LIST Guests will enjoy the best reserved seats and a special
SWAG Bag!! Contests will include Best and Worst Dressed so bring out that old Swan
Dress, you Bjork wannabes, or your biggest baddest headdress, Cher Impersonators!
Two ticket prices are available:
- $40.00 A LISTER: Includes a reserved seat for the ceremony, an Oscar swag bag, 2
drink tickets and all the food you can eat.
- $25.00 D LISTER: Includes 2 drink tickets and all the food you can eat.
Buy tickets here. For more info, call 832.250.7786 or email them.
The Montrose Counseling Center is located at 401 Branard St, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX
77006
UNHINGED PRODUCTIONS - HOUSTON'S GLBT THEATRE is a non-profit organization
that exists to explore the GLBT experience through the performing arts. Since 1998,
Unhinged Productions has served the community by producing plays and musicals that speak,
often with humor, to the quest for individuality, the struggle for equality and the hope for a
better future. By highlighting the pain and joy of the GLBT experience, Unhinged
Productions hopes to create common ground between diverse communities and to promote
greater understanding for all people.
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AssistHers Open House -- Some Learn About The Organization
Tuesday, March 9th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Montrose Counseling Center
Thinking about becoming a volunteer but need more information before you decide? We
have a solution for you! Come to our open house where you will meet a few of our volunteers
and have the opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere with no pressure to join.
So, come join the fun -- meet new people, gather information, enjoy some refreshments,
and then decide if AssistHers is the right fit for you. Please RSVP to Sharon.
The Montrose Counseling Center (not affiliated with AssistHers) is located at 401 Branard.
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Bringin' In The Green - a Benefit for Montrose Counseling Center
Friday, March 12th, 5:30 to 8:30 at John Danielson's home
This is the 21st annual Bringin' In The Green Celebration, which raises money for Montrose
Counseling Center (MCC). The event will take placeat the beautiful home of the party's
host John Danielson, at 3618 Burlington Street. Due to his generous underwriting, one
hundred percent of the funds raised at the event will go to direct client services. Hors
d'oeuvres are provided courtesy of Dwane Todd, Attorney.
Tickets are $30/$25 for seniors and may be purchased at the door or online, with "BITG"
as your designation. Sponsorship opportunities range from $50 - $5,000 and include tickets
to the event. Click here or call 713.800.0872 for more information.
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Fundraiser for Probate Judge Candidate Tammy Manning
Saturday, March 13th, 6 to 10 pm, at the Kornbleet/O'Docharty Residence
Please join Andrea Gerber and Elisa Dias in showing support for their dear friend and the
next Judge of Harris County Probate Court No. 4, Tammy Manning! The girls are serving up
heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, soda and a great candidate. Come meet Tammy and have a
positive impact on the judicial system. Everyone will need a voice in the probate courts at
some time in their lives. This is your opportunity to get to know the most qualified
candidate for Probate Court #4.
Bring anyone and everyone who has an interest in a fair and impartial judicial candidate who
will make sure the same justice is available to all! Tammy needs your vote on November 2,
2010, and, if possible, your financial support in the meantime. This is an “end of the ballot"
race that makes getting the message out about Tammy's candidacy very important, so that
the very best candidate can win.
To learn more about Tammy, her experience and her vision, please visit her website and
come meet her on Saturday, March 13, 2010! The party is being held at 9234 Wickford Dr.
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Thursday Book Club
Thursday, March 18th, 6:45 to 8 pm at The Montrose Library
Jennifer will lead a discussion of “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit” by Jeanette Wilson.
The group meets in the upstairs meeting room of the Montrose Library located at 4100
Montrose. Afterwards they will go to Baba Yega Restaurant which is located at 2607
Grant (corner of Grant and Missouri -- one block east of Montrose and two blocks north of
Westheimer).
The Thursday Book Group in Houston is open to lesbians and lesbian-friendly women
interested in expanding their horizons by reading and discussing books they might not
discover on their own. The group selects quality fiction and non-fiction about women or
written by women. No mysteries, romances, or self-help books. If you would like to go to
the Yahoo group website, click here. If you have questions about the group, email Carolyn.
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The Gay Men's Chorus Presents: "We Can't Stop the Beat"
Tuesday, March 23th, 7:30 pm at Jones Hall
This high energy concert will feature music from all over the world with an emphasis on
percussion and rhythmic beat – and dancing. Bayou City Chorale and special guests will even
stomp by to help rev things up. From George Gershwin and The Glen Miller Band to
"Hairspray" and beyond, we’ll have you on your feet dancing and feeling the beat.
Tickets start at $22 and you can buy them on-line.
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Wine Tasting at Rainbow Lodge, Hosted by Northwest Corner
Friday, March 26th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Rainbow Lodge
Rainbow Lodge, one of Houston's most beautiful restaurant venues, is holding a special
Wine Tasting Event for Northwest Corner and our friends. These casual tastings feature
four different pouring stations, with pairings of wines and wonderful food selections. The
stations are spread throughout the restaurant and on the deck, to facilitate a "Sip and
Stroll" atmosphere for mixing and mingling.
The $29 admission fee allows you to visit each station as often as you like. Attendance is
limited to 150. To make your reservations, call Rainbow Lodge at 713-861-8666. Be sure
to specify that you are making a reservation for the March 26th tasting.
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Kindred Spirits Charity Golf Tournament
April 24th, 1:30 pm at Bear Creek Masters Golf Course
This charity tournament benefits AssistHers, Bering Support Network, Houston Buyer's
Club, and Lesbian Health Initiative. The 18-hole event includes a barbecue dinner with a
raffle, scratch off fantasy golf cards and awards presented for first, second and third
place, the longest drive, and the closest ball to the pin. Humorous awards, including the
“Girl Scout Award” which recognizes the last-place team, round out the day.
Entry fees for the tournament start at $100 for individuals and $400 for teams with a
shotgun start and "bogey is your friend" format; mulligan, birdie, and the whimsical "Marion
Drive" tickets are also available day of the tournament.
Please visit the Kindred Spirits website to register for the golf tournament, and more
information about Kindred Spirits Foundation events. Sponsorships are available; please call
Deb Marshall, 281/795-8583 or 713/907-5378 for more information.
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Her Houston Splash - Discount on Advance Ticket Purchases
Events are May 6-10
Splash has historically been a very big deal in Houston's African American community, but
they are inviting us ALL to attend. Whooo-hoooo! There will be events from May 6th to
10th, and if you purchase your Pass in advance, you get a second Pass of equal or lesser value
for the wonderful price of FREE! This offer is for a limited time only, so click over to teh
Her Houston Splash site for more info.
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The Athena Art Project Presents Bitch In Concert
Sunday, April 25th at Rudyards on Kipling
The Athena Art Project, producer of the Houston Women's Festival is presenting Bitch
along with Philly rocker, Christine Havrilla Sunday, April 25 at Rudyard's. It is an early
evening show that allows people to have dinner, see a show and still get home early enough
to prepare for their Monday school or work week. Rudyard's has a good food menu and a full
beverage bar available at reasonable prices.
Touring as a trio in support of her latest record, Blasted!, Bitch's concerts show a growth
of a newfound creative spirit and a real labor of love. Blasted! is her strongest solo album
to date with catchy, haunting melodies and lyrics that have an unflinchingly honesty. The
unconventional and outspoken artist plays electric violin like a rock guitar and adds layers
of unique instrumentation to create a sonic symphony that is certain to be a crowd pleaser.
Christine Havrilla is a perennial nominee and recipient of the Best of Philadelphia awards.
Her mesmerizing songs and stage presence has won her dates at many Pride and women's
festivals as well as prominent venues across the country.
Rudyard's is located at 2010 Waugh Drive. Cover at the door is $12.
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Pride In The Park - GLBT Night at the Astros
Saturday, July 10th, 6:05 pm at Minute Maid Park
On July 10th the Houston Astros are scheduled to play against the St. Louis Cardinals, by
far one of Major League’s Baseballs’ popular games. The Houston Astros will celebrate and
honor Houston’s diverse Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community, by
naming this day, “Pride in the Park.”
“Pride in the Park” was created by the Houston Astros Franchise and recognizes that it not
only wants to celebrate the diversity of the Houston community but to also bring
awareness and tolerance for equality within Houston’s growing population.
AND...you'll hear our Gay Men's Chorus & Bayou City Women's Chorus sing the National
Anthem! Proceeds from each ticket purchased will benefit several not for profit GLBT
organizations throughout Houston. Ticket prices range from $16 on upwards. Further
information will be posted as and when this becomes available.
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