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August 2011 - Issue 111
Welcome to Mikel 411!
The Mikel 411, formerly known as the Mikel e-Newsletter, has been established since 1999 with a loyal readership in the 50k+. It is an online, cutting edge portal to the most savvy and aspirational readers with a discerning appreciation for both the “fun fluff” (what’s now and what’s next, must-haves, and must-dos around town), and the “serious stuff” (life enrichment, personal development, and spiritual growth).
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To strive to report, inspire, and empower our readers with quality and relevant news and editorial, innovative digital platforms, and life tools with fun, unforgettable events that bring synergy and networking value to a vast of industries and individuals.
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Headed by Mimi Dinh, Mikel Marketing is an award-winning full service public relations and events production company. www.mikelmarketing.com Please send all of your feedback to mikel@mikelmarketing.com.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award Dinner
The Holocaust Museum drew more than 800 of the city’s most influential people, including Mayor Anise Parker and philanthropists Sue and Lester Smith. Actress and humanitarian Mia Farrow, a UNICEF Goodwill Amassador received the Moral Courage Award.
Summer Party @ Mosaic on Hermann Park
Yellow Magazine held its Summer Party at the beautiful Mosaic on Hermann Park with more than 300 guests in attendance. Models clad in bikinis provided by Premiere Swimwear inspired onlookers as they strolled throughout the crowded venue. Delicious food was provided by Amazen Chef Creations and beverages based on Malibu Coconut Rum and Absolut Vodka, and Budlight were the perfect complements. The talented DJs from LG Entertainment, rounded out the festivities with their repertoire of pulsating and energetic tunes.
Entrepreneurial Workshop A Success
Services Cooperative Association’s Entrepreneurial Workshop held last month was a success! Over 100 business entrepreneurs attended including the Business Building Breakfast, workshop sessions, trade show, exhibitors, and luncheon. The morning was full of networking and business conducted. These events are so attractive to emerging and existing businesses in the Houston Metro area.
Majorca Bistro & Tapas Soft Opening
Houstonians gathered for the Soft Opening of Majorca Bistro & Tapas, the hottest new Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown. Delicious dishes and sangria was served to everyone enjoying the Spanish-chic ambience including music and hand painted wall murals by local artists. It’s relaxed lounge style dining is available to even the late eaters open until 3-4AM. Majorca Bistro and Tapas is located at 207-A Gray Street in Midtown, next to the Front Porch. For more info, visit them on Facebook or by phone 832-582-7176.
 Spotlight
Patrick Chiu
Who: Patrick Chiu – Manager of Sushi Raku
Why: Sushi Raku is the hottest sushi and happy hour spot with a happening scene
Q: Tell us about your background in the restaurant business. How did you get started and what kinds of training did you have?
A: I started back in college when I was a starving student that need part time jobs to support myself. My career in restaurant had a few bumps in between, started as a waiter because the manager told me they didn’t have any chef position available and if I was to be hired I would have to waited til the position opens up. I served 4 four months and the rest was history.
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Annual ART FOR ALL Exhibition at Moody Mansion
August 27–September 11, 2011
ArtWalk Opening, Saturday, August 27, 6 to 9 pm
Galveston Arts Center is pleased to present an exhibition of work by participants in GAC’s Art for All Education Outreach Programs. The exhibition will be hosted at Moody Mansion and will open during the August 27th ArtWalk. It will remain on view through September 11, 2011. The event is free and open to the public. The Galveston Arts Center’s mission includes providing visual arts education and an environment for creative expression. For more info click here.
Theater District Day
On Sunday, August 28 from noon – 4 p.m., Downtown Houston’s 17-block Theatre District comes alive for Theatre District Day 2011! Enjoy backstage tours, ongoing live performances, set and costume displays and sneak previews of the upcoming seasons. The Theater District is home to eight performing arts organizations. Stages of the Wortham Theatre Center, Alley Theatre, Jones Hall, Aerial Theater and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts offer backstage tours, ongoing live performances, set and costume displays and much more. For more info click here.
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Majorca Bistro and Tapas: Midtown’s New “IT” Destination
Founded by Restaurateur Ali Bendella and co-owner/Chef Hicham Nafaa, Majorca Bistro and Tapas, will use fresh local ingredients to create a menu that is true to island tradition while also offering classic dishes, experimental tastes and the newest culinary combinations from the western Mediterranean including fresh seafood and crisp, vegetarian-friendly fare, a variety of Sangrias and tropical cocktails, tempting tapas and main course creations that are all nutritious. Surrounded with a Spanish-chic ambiance of red and black, and complete with hand-painted murals by local artists, this hip lounge-style dining space has two bars and Happy Hour on weekdays from 4-6pm, with half priced tapas and Sangria specials. Catering to the late night crowd, drinks will be served until 2am and food until 3-4am. Located @ 207-A Gray Street. For more info click here.
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Taste the Revolution – Eaglefire Wine Tasting Event
August 13, 2011 (Sat) from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
You’re invited to the second public tasting of our newest Eaglefire wines! You will not want to miss this event! Caldwell Family Winery is Texas’ newest and most exciting commercial winery located in the Heights near Ella and 12th. Enjoy free tastings, tours of the winery, barrel tastings, fresh grilled seafood, and a chance to win limited production magnums of our award-winning wines in our silent auction benefiting local charities. As this is crush season in Texas, this event will give you a unique opportunity to view the inner workings of commercial wine production as many of our Texas programs will be in full swing. In addition, you will enjoy a 10% discount on all bottles of Eaglefire wine and 20% off all cases. Mark your calendars for August 13 and come taste the revolution! For more info click For more info click here.
 Travel Recreation
Save 20% on a New Gen Art Membership
We are offering a 20% Founding Member discount to Gen Art supporters who purchase memberships by August 15 – a savings of $100 or $300, respectively.We wanted to let you know about the Gen Art membership program. This membership program will roll out in phases, but we are starting by offering two premium membership packages. Both memberships are national in scope with the majority of programming expected to be focused in New York & Los Angeles, but with a few key special events in other markets such as during Miami Art Basel and the Sundance Film Festival. For more info click here.
Art Basel Miami Beach
December 1 – 4, 2011
Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. As the sister event of Switzerland’s Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 41 years,
Art Basel Miami Beach combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design. Exhibition sites are located in the city’s beautiful Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach and many hotels. For more info click here.
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