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September
2008 - Issue 89
The Mikel Marketing e-Newsletter is a FREE, online newsletter that comes out on the
1st of every month listing business news, high-profile
parties, openings, exclusive events, both locally and
nationally; our recommendations of outstanding seminars,
workshops and readings focus on improving skills, furthering
professional and personal growth & development.
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Headed by Mimi Dinh, Mikel Marketing is an award-winning full service public relations
and events production company with services such as promotion,
event coordination, fashion show production, advertising,
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Featuring pictures from past
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The 8.8.08 marked the 8th Anniversary of Chloe Dao’s LOT 8 boutique. The anniversary celebration took place at DiverseWorks Artspace. Our sponsors were: DiverseWorks, Bombay Sapphire, The Tasting Room, ZenFilms, MAC , LOT 8 Salon, Art Institute Houston, Sine Co Sine, Phyto, Nina Shoes, and Patricia Underwood. To make this day even more special, Mayor Bill White declared August 8, 2008 “Chloe Dao Day” in honor of all her successes and her contributions to the city of Houston. The proclamation was presented to Chloe by Councilman Peter Brown.
Over 700 people joined them for a special retrospective exhibit of Chloe’s journey from the opening of her boutique in 2000 to her win on Project Runway Season 2 to her continued successes in other endeavors such as QVC. Special guest Emmett McCarthy, Chloe's castmate on PR2 flew down from NYC to join in on the festivities. Guests enjoyed cocktails by Bombay Sapphire and delicious bites by The Tasting Room. As hot as it was at DiverseWorks, Distorted X dance crew turned up the heat on the runway as a prelude to Chloe’s fashion show.
Chloe Fall 2008 collection is all about luxurious textured fabrics, architectural lines, and a perfect fit. The show opened with a gorgeous oversized herringbone coat trimmed in leather. Tailored skirts and pants with satin piping displayed Chloe’s talent for draping and fitting the woman’s body. The racer back made appearances in several styles such as Naomi, Tyra, and Heather baring just enough skin without being too revealing. Layers of chiffon flowed down the runway in her gorgeous evening gowns.
For more information about LOT 8 boutique, please click here
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SpotLight
Due to
popular demand, our SpotLight section was created to
feature exciting, cutting edge, successful individuals,
whose work / business, style, or expertise may inspire
others. If you have any candidate suggestions, please
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It takes an audacious person to embrace a name like Stevie. For years, due to the likes of Stevie Nicks, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Stevie Wonder, the name has been associated with talent, enthusiasm, and success. Adding to even more character and zest to the name is Bliss Nail Spa’s Stevie Copeland. Inspired by the notion that all people desire peace of mind and sincere human interaction, she believes that a spa provides the pleasure of not only offering a safe haven to unwind, but gives the individual the opportunity to look better and feel better, so that they many face the world with a re-charged battery. A native Houstonian, and passionate CIDESCO diplomat, Stevie is determined to bring unparalleled spa offerings to those with an interest in holistic studies, sustainability, and organic skin care. Mark our word; you will be hearing a lot more of this Stevie.
1. How did Bliss Nail Spa formed and its concept? We are the 1st nail spa in Houston to offer the luxury of sipping cocktails with any service. Also, with sanitation and service in mind, the concept was created to pamper those who seek a safe, clean and fun environment where they can kick their shoes off and relax! Service, quality and cleanliness are our core valued focus. |
2. What makes Bliss Nail Spa different than other nail spa facilities in Houston? Fun, clean and service oriented. With a complimentary drink menu offering everything from coffee to cosmos, it’s a great place to get pampered together with girlfriends, but men will find it a treat to get their grooming services done with plenty of TLC. Also, the Mani-Pedi Suite with massaging Pedi-thrones, is great where couples, business groups and friends can de-stress together. For the impulse types, you can just pull right up to the two front designated parking spaces, sans appointments, for quick fixes.
3. What are people’s general reactions when they’re server cocktails while getting their nails done at Bliss Nail Spa? They LOVE it! It allows them to unwind and feel at home. The atmosphere is social and fun with unbeatable service.
4. What types of services does Bliss Nail Spa specialize in? Exceptional nail treatments that not only address the health of the nails, but incorporate hand and foot treatments, facials, waxing (using imported high quality wax), massages (including Balinese and Tai Yoga Massage), and detoxifying body wraps.
5. Tell us about your title & duties as Spa Director, and what is your background in the spa/salon industry? As Spa Director, my duties are to coordinate the spa to ensure the integrity of our Brand Promise. I am a CIDESCO Diplomat, an esthetician, massage therapist and an educator in the spa industry. I have worked with two highly successful professional skin line brands as a National Educator and as a Territory Manager. I have travel around the country helping other huge resorts and spas setting up extraordinary experiences. I have advanced training in concepts of Ayurveda, Holistic Therapies, Lymphatic Drainage (for detoxification purposes), Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage, Bridal Makeup, Makeup Application for photography/film (both black and white and color), and have taken advanced training in stage makeup. I love to pamper, educate and excel in my field.
6. What inspired you to be in the beauty industry? I have always enjoyed going to the spa and taking care of myself. I believe that in this day and age the human connection has been lost through our advanced technology age (i.e. emails, cell phones, busy schedules). Everyone desires peace of mind and sincere human interactions. I believe that a spa has the pleasure of not only offering a safe haven to unwind, but gives the individual the chance to learn more about what they can do to look better and feel better so that they can go out in this world with a re-charged battery!
7. What is your favorite service at Bliss Nail Spa? The Luxe Facial which includes Reflexology, a back treatment and a special Lymphatic drainage facial massage! It will take you to Blissful Cloud 9!
8. What is your most popular service at Bliss Nail Spa since the salon opened? Our Pure Bliss Pedicure which includes Reflexology and a Hot Stone massage!
9. What are the trends in nail care? The Medi-mani and pedi. Waterless and sanitary!
10. What’s in the future for you & Bliss Nail Spa? I am currently working on my own cosmetics line which will be launching in Bliss Nail Spa by January of 09. The name of the line is Steva.
Stevie can be reached at steviebug@sbcglobal.net. For more info about Bliss Nail Spa or to book an appointment, please call 713/ 864.8787 or click here
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Featuring upcoming parties &
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| 2nd annual fiestas patrias at traders village houston |
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Traders Village will join in the celebration of Fiestas Patrias on Sunday, September 14, 2008 as Houston’s #1 Free Attraction presents an afternoon of live Latin music and dancing, food and family fun.
Throughout the afternoon there will be live music, on the Cricket Wireless Stage by cultural bands, along with community service exhibits, games and activities for the kids, fresh fajitas and turkey legs on the grill, margaritas y cerveza, and more. Sponsored in part by Channel 47, Telemundo.
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| launch of the FACC celebs club |
The FACC is happy to announce the launch of its Celebs Club.
A Club for single professionals, members of the FACC.
The Celebs Club will have their kick-off event on Thursday September 18, 2008 at the Wine Bucket on West Alabama. This is a networking and business club for singles, members of the FACC who would like to meet other successful professionals. It's a great way to build strong relationships with other professional singles like you. During the upcoming months the Celebs Club will organize a restaurant tour, a Saturday brunch meeting, theater and opera visits.
For more information please click here
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Join them on September 3rd from 6 to 9PM for the Young professionals Eurococktails comeback, and meet American, French, German, Swedish and Italian people just like you!!
Located in the gathering of restaurants and bars at 2416 Brazos, Open City stands out from the crowd with an nparalleled view of downtown from the trendy rooftop bar.
A fun and relaxed atmosphere get your groove on while furthering your career.
This time featuring European House DJ Bobby Blyss, Winner of the Houston Press Spin-off 2008!
For more information, please call 713/ 960.0575 or click here |
| bayou city art festival downtown |
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This fall more than 300 fine artists from around the U.S. and the world will embellish the urban streetscape of the nation’s fourth largest city to create one of the premiere art festivals in the country: Bayou City Art Festival Downtown. The juried fine art show is slated for October 18-19, 2008, 10 AM to 6 PM.
With Houston’s dramatic skyline as its backdrop, the larger-than-life mosaic is composed of artists exhibiting for sale works representing 19 different art media. The 12th annual event is located in and around City Hall/Hermann Square on Walker, Bagby and McKinney Street as well as Sam Houston Park. The City of Houston closes streets to vehicular traffic to promote a stress-free outdoor art gallery geared to the entire family. |
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, held annually every October, includes an interactive Creative Zone with free art projects and activities for children, the Houston Arts Alliance performance stage offering continuous multi-cultural musical and dance entertainment, ongoing visual art demonstrations, restaurants and wine cafes and the Broadway in Houston's Broadway Café.
Bayou City Art Festival ranks among the Top 10 favorite art festivals in the U.S. according to AmericanStyle Magazine.
For more information about this event, please click here
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The 2nd annual CFHE Family Fun Run & Bike Ride 2008 presented by Tour de Hood kicks off registration on June 27th for the September 27th event at Texas Southern University.
Last year, over 100 fathers, mothers, grandparents and children shared a morning together walking, biking, talking and enjoying each others company. Year 2 promises to be bigger and better. They have again partnered with KPFT 90.1FM The Pacifica Foundation who is lending their air waves of support for this Fun Family Day of events.
This year booths are available for all types of merchants to display a variety of goods and services.
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Register online or download a mail in registration form. Pledge request funds can be mailed at any time or representatives from CFHE will be collecting pledge request forms on Saturday September 13th at the station of KPFT 90.1 FM from 10 AM until 4 PM.
****Please note that pledge amounts need to be postmarked by September 13th, 2008****
Sponsorship is a great way to get your name out in the community in a very positive way.
For more information on the event or how to pledge, please click here
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Featuring spas, hair
salons, sports clubs, or beauty
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zen & beauty form the perfect union at dermagenix medical spa
Breakthrough Procedures: Vibradermabrasion and Briten |
With advances in medicine happening on a daily basis, the question is no longer where to locate the eternal stream of youthfulness, but rather from which fountain to choose. From the influx of industry-related advertising to establishments offering cosmetic procedures popping up everywhere, one sympathizes with consumers as they try to wade through the confusion associated with the rainbow of promises, facts, fictions, benefits, costs and risks associated with obtaining a hint of self-enhancing bling.
The first step in finding the revitalized you is understanding the three distinct types of service establishments that offer aesthetic medical treatments. Cosmetic and plastic surgeons, the only group licensed to perform surgery, attract the interest of most patients seeking specialized invasive procedures (such as liposuction and breast augmentation). Although some patients patronize dermatologists for beauty procedures, the majority seek them for skin disease treatments. "Medical Spas, a popular mix of medical treatments and spa-inspired pampering, provide a pleasant atmosphere offering comfort, pampering and experience-oriented services that provide the benefits of cutting-edge beauty technology and the relaxation needed to calm even the most hectic minds. |
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In understanding the weaknesses and strengths of specialization, a prospective patient should first know what type of procedure they desire. A plastic surgeon or dermatologist may top the list for a particular treatment, but if one seeks spirit-lifting amenities and a non-invasive medical procedure in a pampering environment, it’s likely a Medical Spa will prove to be the optimal choice.
Elite among Medical Spas, Houston’s Dermagenix stands out for many reasons. Specializing in aesthetic medicine and skin rejuvenation, Dermagenix, is under the direction of Dr. Kim Vo, an on-sight board certified physician, native Houstonian and industry leader. Dr. Vo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds memberships with the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, Center for Performing Arts Medicine, Harris County Medical Association, and the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery.
Additionally, with a Zen-inducing soundtrack, the permeation of aroma-therapy scents, fragrant calming tea and the utilization of therapeutic hot towels upon arrival, Dermagenix provides luxury, a wealth of services and the latest in aesthetic procedural techniques. Dermagenix is proud to present two of the latest procedures on the menu, Vibradermabrasion and Briten. Vibradermabrasion, like microdermabrasion but more gentle and precise, is a new technique that achieves painless exfoliation through utilizing a vibrating surface to infuse specialized topical skin care products deep into the skin, leaving a smooth and radiant complexion (best for neck and décolletage). Or try a customized chemical peel, like the Briten Peel, which target pigmentation to remove evidence of aging, sun damage, wrinkles, rough complexion, and uneven skin tone. The Briten Peel is ideal for clients of darker complexion who may not be candidates for phototherapy, or for clients looking for accelerated anti-aging results. Other Dermagenix’s tried-and-true procedures include 3D Skin Rejuvenation, Titan® Skin Tightening, Laser Genesis®, IPL Photo Facial, Botox®, Juvéderm® fillers, Radiesse® Fillers, Artefill® Fillers, Laser Vein Treatment, Acne and Rosacea Treatment, Mesotherapy, Laser Hair Removal, Facials, Massage and the Dermagenix Solutions Medical Grade Skin Care Collection.
Now is the prefect time to visit Dermagenix to replenish and rejuvenate your precious skin from all of that exposure to the summer sun. As if it couldn’t get any better, Dermageinix offers some great deals for September: All new clients receive 20% off any service (1st visit only); and End of summer specials - Your summer skin needs serious TLC: 15 % off any TLC services
1) T - is for Titan- Uses light energy to stimulate new collagen growth deep beneath your skin's surface, helping to enhance your skin without surgery, recovery time, or injections. Titan can help to tighten skin on your face, arms, abdomen, and legs.
2) L – is for Laser (hair removal, vein treatment, IPL, Laser Genesis.
3) C – is for Chemical Peels (physician’s strengths).
For your convenience, Dermagenix has just extended their hours for Friday to be from 10AM to 7PM. Dermagenix is located at 6030 S. Rice, suite A, Houston 77081 between The Galleria and the city of Bellaire.
For more information call them at 713/ 662.DERM or click here
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3rd
Annual Aerospace Industry Symposium
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The
French-American Chamber of
Commerce
Dallas/Fort
Worth
cordially
invites you to attend
the
3rd Annual
Aerospace Industry Symposium
featuring
BOMBARDIER
Wednesday,
September 10, 2008
Frontiers of Flight
Museum
Dallas Love
Field
6911 Lemmon Avenue ~ Dallas, Texas 75209
Supporting Organizations
British American
Business Council of DFW
Canadian Consulate General/Consulat
général du Canada
Schedule of
Events:
8:00 a.m. -
8:30
a.m.
Registration
& Continental
Breakfast
8:30 a.m. -
9:30 a.m.
Sylvain
Levesque
Vice
President, Marketing & Administration - Bombardier
Flexjet
Overview
of Bombardier & Bombardier's
Activities
in the
Dallas/Fort Worth
Metroplex
Flexjet, Skyjet,
Service, Training
9:30 a.m. -
Break
10:00 a.m. -
12:00
p.m.
Francois
Caza
Vice President
and Chief Engineer - Bombardier Aerospace
Bombardier
CSeries Commercial Aircraft
Program
How
global trends guide Bombardier's outlook and
strategy
in
commercial aviation
Mary Ellen S.
Jones
Vice President
Commercial Engine Marketing - Pratt &
Whitney
Pratt
& Whitney's PurePower™ Engine for the Bombardier
CSeries
12:00
p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Networking
Luncheon & Tour of Bombardier
Learjet
Luncheon
Welcome:
The Honorable Norris
Pettis
Consul General of
Canada - Canadian Consulate
General
RESERVATION
FORM: 3rd ANNUAL AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
SYMPOSIUM
Please
RSVP by returning this form to:
French-American Chamber of
Commerce
2665 Villa Creek Drive,
Suite 214 - Dallas, TX 75234
Tel:
972.241.0111 or Fax: 972.241.0901
by Wednesday,
September 3rd with your
payment. Please make check payable to FACC or register online
at www.faccdallas.com.
No cancellations accepted after September 3rd; no-shows
will be billed. Names held at the door.
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KEYNOTERs
IN THE
NEWS
Read
an excerpt of Cherie Blair’s new autobiography, Speaking for
Myself
Variety says Sarah
Jones “goes beyond comedy to a far more
insightful, unexpectedly moving place.” Read more about Sarah
and her Tony Award-winning solo show, Bridge and Tunnel, which
enjoyed a sold-out run on Broadway.
Watch an
interview of NAVY SEAL Marcus
Luttrell on
TODAY.
Meg
Whitman will speak on Wednesday night of the
Republican National Convention, along with Carly Fiorina (2007 Texas
Conference for Women keynote speaker), in a speech focusing on the
economy. Whitman has become a close adviser to McCain since leaving
eBay in March. When McCain was asked at a forum last week to name
the "three wisest people you know," he listed Whitman along with
Gen. David Petraeus and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., who was a civil
rights leader in the 1960s.
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Texas Conference
for Women
Thursday, October
16, 2008
George R. Brown
Convention Center, Houston
One
Month Left for Early Bird Discounts!
Register
now for the 2008 Texas Conference for Women to take
advantage of early registration discounts on individual
tickets, tables of ten, and mother-daughter registrations.
Students with a valid ID get in for half price. Hurry—early registration ends
September
16!
Superstar Speakers
and Timely Topics!
Marilyn Logan—It's
Your Money, So Take It
Personally
Marilyn Logan, also known as
"The Money Lady", is a national radio and TV personality,
business owner, author and motivational speaker. Armed with
years of experience as a successful investment broker for
major corporations and individuals, she has an in-your-face,
pull-no-punches style coupled with a sense of humor. If you
take her advice seriously, you'll be laughing, instead of
crying, all the way to the bank! She's appeared as an expert
discussing finances and relationships on several national
shows including the Dr. Phil Show. In 2006, Marilyn authored
her first book, I Can't Afford To Marry You: a
guide to understanding the true cost of
love.
Jen
Groover—Believe and Achieve: Taking Your Business to the Next
Level
Tagged by Success magazine as a “One Woman Brand”, Jen Groover has masterminded
and built her own companies (Butler Bag LLC, Jen Groover
Productions LLC, and Jenuine Concepts LLC) and has assisted in
the launch of over 50 other companies. Just 35 years
old, she has gone from guest hosting spots on QVC to inking
deals with some of the industry’s biggest heavyweights on her
way to becoming one of the nation’s preeminent business
experts. Her latest endeavor is Launchers Café, an
interactive community where entrepreneurs of all levels can
communicate and learn from top experts in all
industries.
They join our dynamic speaker
roster, which includes more than 70 other nationally
recognized presenters and panelists who are leaders in
business, media, health, personal development and finance. And
of course you’ll hear the amazing stories of our keynote speakers: Cherie Blair, Sarah Jones, Marcus
Luttrell, and Meg
Whitman.
Register
now!
Special
Hotel and Travel Rates
The Hyatt
Regency Houston is offering discounts for attendees of the
Texas Conference for Women. Book now because space is
extremely limited, and be sure to mention that you’re
attending the Conference when you make a
reservation.
Hyatt Regency
Houston
(713) 654-1234
Reserve by
September 21, 2008 to guarantee the negotiated group
rate.
Share a Ride
Through GoLoco!
Network with
other attendees, split parking costs, and reduce the
conference carbon footprint by sharing a ride, click
here.
Ten
Ways to Wow the Boss
By Lois
Frankel
Today’s economy
has made the workplace more competitive than ever.
Financial services firms, retailers, and even your
neighborhood Starbucks are feeling the crunch. You can
increase the likelihood of not just surviving in
this economy, but thriving by
being the kind of employee who adds value and is also a
delight to work with. Read more to find ten simple steps to
increase the likelihood of being bullet proof… [more]
Register
now! We look forward to seeing you on
October 16!
The Texas
Conference for Women is supported by Presenting Sponsor BP and
Co-Chair Sponsors HP and Wachovia. Learn more and register at www.txconferenceforwomen.org
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Featuring art exhibits, gallery
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| 14th annual weekend of contemporary dance |
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This much-anticipated annual event presents a snapshot of the contemporary dance scene at the Miller Outdoor Theatre, featuring new work and revivals of recent work in a range of choreographic styles set to music ranging from classical to experimental.
Date: Friday September 12 through Saturday September 13
Time: 8:00 PM
Produced by Dance Source Houston
For more information, please click here
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| moscow and saint petersburg - a tale of two cities |
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In close collaboration with the Houston Ballet, the Russian Cultural Center has organized an exhibition of paintings, watercolors and pastels by contemporary artists residing and working in Saint Petersburg and Texas.
The collection will be on view in the Grand Foyer of the Wortham Theater Center (501 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas 77002) from September 3 through September 27, 2008. The exhibition will overlap with the Ballet’s performances of John Cranko’s Onegin (September 4 through September 14) and the four-part repertory program entitled Classically Modern (September 18 through 28). The Onegin ballet, with a special score featuring music by Tchaikovsky’s arranged by Kurt-Heinz Stolze, is based on the plot of the Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin’s masterwork, the epic-length poem of the same name.
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The artworks will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Russian Cultural Center “Our Texas”, a 501(c) 3 charitable corporation dedicated to providing opportunities for all Houstonians to learn about the arts, history and culture of Russian and the Russian émigré community residing in Texas.
For more information, please click here
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| call for entries: "art on water" floating art competition |
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Though the summer’s international aquatic competitions may be over, it’s time to get into the “swim” of things in Houston with Bayou City Art Festival Downtown’s fourth annual “Art on Water” floating art competition. The Call for Entries is open for the selection of 15 buoyant art designs to be created and installed in and on the City Hall Reflection Pool, 901 Bagby, between Walker Street and McKinney, during Bayou City Art Festival Downtown October 18-19.
The Festival invites area artists, groups and students to submit their designs for an original floating, stationary or kinetic art piece. The competition is open to professional and student artists alike, working either independently or as a team.
Deadline to enter designs to Art on Water is Friday, September 19.
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown is held Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19, 10 AM to 6 PM. The two-day event is situated at 900 Smith Street, in front of City Hall’s Hermann Square on Walker, Bagby and McKinney Streets, Houston Public Library Downtown Plaza and Sam Houston Park.
For more information, please call 713/ 521.0133 or click here |
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| cooking where your food lives |
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Join Chef Monica Pope, one of Houston’s most award-winning and innovative chefs and owner of the award-winning restaurant, t’Afia, at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Pope will share techniques for cooking simple, healthy dishes. The focus will be on how to utilize locally-grown organic ingredients in cooking healthy meals as she demonstrates her seasonal garden-to-table approach.
For more information, please click here
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| what’s new in miami? aquavana in miami beach |
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The latest far-out treatment to be done in thermal spa cabins at the new Canyon Ranch in Miami Beach, opening October 1. Stunning scenery, lavish accommodations, infinite pleasures, incredible dining – and that's just at first glance. At the newest addition to the award-winning Canyon Ranch family, you'll feel embraced by the warm welcome, breathtaking hotel lobby and incredible ocean views. The historic Carillon Hotel has been restored beyond its original splendor and infused with the Canyon Ranch spirit of health, fitness and personal attention.
Surrounded by lush greenery and fabulous views, relax at the Canyon Ranch Grill – the perfect Canyon Ranch dining experience. With ocean breezes and warm lanterns around you, you'll delight in delectable and nutritious gourmet cuisine Miami Beach.
Sign up now for the multisensory Experiential Rains (a futuristic stress-relieving shower) or for meditation in the Crystal Steam Bath filled with healing quartz stones. Funny how Aquazana rhymes with nirvana, isn’t it? For more information, please click here
Information taken from the September 2008 issue of InStyle magazine and the Canyon ranch website.
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| texas home and garden show |
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September is the height of the Gulf Coast hurricane season and the Texas Home and Garden Show is being held September 19-21 at Reliant Center. The Texas Home and Garden Show is the place to get the latest products and advice on how to protect your home from the forces of nature.
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The Texas Home and Garden Show is an annual favorite with Southeast Texans and is the place to go whether you own a home or not. Over 500 experts in the home and garden field will be on-hand at the 13th annual show offering advice on everything from decorating tips to remodeling know-how – including how to get your home ready for the hurricane season. Visitors are encouraged to bring their plans, issues and ideas to take advantage of the opportunity to talk to hundreds of real experts all under one roof.
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To share your tips, ideas and information
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| green by adeline fashion featured in envy mag july issue |
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Featuring charity & non-profit
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Featuring:
Photographs and commentary from
our partners in the field
Informative facts about:
Indigenous rights, deforestation
and climate change
Intimate messages and or images
from:
Our co-founders Trudie Styler
& Sting
Along with longstanding
supporters and friends
Current and past participants
include: Sheryl Crow, Gibson Guitars, philosophy,
James Taylor,
Elton John, Billy Joel, Lenny Kravitz, Live Nation, Bette
Midler
Wynonna
and many others which can include
YOU
Did you know that The Rainforest Foundation was the
first international
nonprofit to support forest peoples as a
strategy for promoting social
justice and halting the destruction of tropical
forests worldwide?
Help us continue our efforts
by supporting our calendar project
Further
information can be found Here
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the Rainforest Foundation
US
It is because of your commitment
that our work continues
Rainforest Foundation
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| bliss nail spa - chic nail bar enveils in the heights |
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Just in time for fall, Bliss Nail Spa unveils heir long-awaited Houston’s first nail bar to offer the luxury of sipping cocktails with any service. The opening has been delayed due to construction but we are happy to announce its opening in mid-August.
The delicate colors of chocolate, pale pink, warm cream and powder blue create a palate of luxury in Bliss Nail Spa’s 2,200 square-foot couture sanctuary. |
Bliss Nail Spa boasts an extensive menu of services including a Nail Bar for quick fixes, massaging Pedi-thrones, a complimentary Drink Menu offering everything from coffee to cosmos, and a Mani-Pedi Suite where couples, business groups and friends can de-stress together. Bliss Nail Spa also offers waxing, facials and massage for those who need a little more TLC.
Got a mani emergency? Pull right up to the two front designated parking spaces, sans appointments, reserved for the nail bar impulse types. Clean, white furniture, modern shades of blue on the walls, and cool pink stools give the place a contemporary vibe that’s complimented by European, loungy music playing in the background. Bliss Nail Spa boasts a “pedi throne” area fitted with drawn curtain for privacy, fashioned with state-of-the-art “European Touch” massage leather chairs, custom designed to be pipeless for sanitary purpose (to prevent water from trapping inside). Targeting the young and “young-at-heart” professionals, the atmosphere is New York-hip with Texas-style hospitality. Trendy music, runway news via plasma screens and hip drinks create the perfect spot for a quick lunchtime break or a full day of pampering bliss.
 
Staying the stylish fashionista you are is a snap with Bliss’s opulent array of polishes and their “Flavor of the Month,” which features the hottest trends in fingertip chic. In other words, sit back, throw your feet up and leave the polish hunt to Bliss Nail Spa, where each flavor is based on the recommendations of trendsetting media venues.
On the retail menu, stop by for exclusive, hard-to-find boutique products to pamper all the senses: Sara Happ's Lip Scrub and Lip Slip, Pure & Petal Hair Fragrances, Filles Des Iles Perfume Collection, Jaqua Bath & Beauty, Whish Shaving Products, Voluspa Candles Collection, The Thymes Bath & Body, Lafco NY Luxury Articles & Fragrances, Havanias Sandals, Billy Jealousy & Nickel (for the boys), and more...
Still want more? At Bliss Nail Spa you can also throw your own private “SPArty”, with complimentary SPArty decorations, entertainment and catering, all depending on your SPArty style and budget. Any part of the facilities can be reserved for private events.
Bliss Nail Spa wants you to relax – worry free. That’s why cleanliness is priority number one. Bliss has its own Sterilization Bar where stainless steel instruments are sterilized after EVERY use in a proprietary 3-step sterilization process: germicidal/disinfectant soak, ultrasonic debris removal and medical-grade steam sterilization by an FDA-approved autoclave. You can even take home all single-use files, buffers and everything disposable.
Bliss Nail Spa is located in the hot Washington Corridor/Heights neighborhood – 701 Shepherd Drive, Houston 77007. As the first nail spa in the area, Bliss Nail Spa joins a local line-up of Houston food, fashion and fitness faves. Just around the corner, you will find Soma, Citizen Lounge, Crew Health & Fitness, Joy Yoga, Blue Label Lounge, Catalan, Cova Hand-Selected Wines, Max's Wine Dive and Kick's. Also new to the area are Flemings, Benjy's and a plethora of other high-end neighbors. Bliss Nail Spa is simply a sizzling spot for fun, friends and fashionable nails. For more info call 713/ 864.8787 or click here
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| mikel marketing receives the communicator award |
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Mikel Marketing has recently been honored with an award from The 14th Annual Communicator Awards. The Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring the creative excellence for communications professionals.
Mikel Marketing received the Print Award of Distinction for the “Green by Adeline Grand Opening Invitation.” The entry was featured in a pool of over 9,000 entries from across the US and around the world. |
The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by the International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA), a 200+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current IAVA membership represents a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including: Condè Nast, Coach, Disney, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Estee Lauder, Fry Hammond Barr, HBO, Monster.com, MTV, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, Victoria’s Secret, Wired, Yahoo!, and many others. See www.iavisarts.org for more information. For more information about the Communicator Awards, please click here
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| mikel marketing receives hermes creative award |
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Mikel Marketing has recently been awarded a prestigious Hermes Creative Award. Mikel Marketing scored among the best scores receiving a Platinum award for the Design It Yourself catalog. Entries receiving scores between 90-100 points are Platinum winners. Entries with 80-89 points are Gold winners. Entries scoring from 70-79 receive an Honorable Mention certificate.
The Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of marketing and communication programs and print, visual and audio materials. Entries come from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops and freelancers.
Hermes Creative Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The international organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, media production, web and free-lance professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence.
For more information about the Hermes Creative Awards, please click here
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2008
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Director Todd serves on International Jury of Seoul Drama
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The
Seoul Drama Awards are the Emmy Awards of Korea!
Ohm
Ki-young is Chairman of the Seoul Drama
Awards
Seoul,
Korea - Aug 09, 2008 42nd Annual
WorldFest-Houston Chairman, Hunter Todd flies to Seoul, Korea then
on to Jeju Island in southern South Korea to join other members of
the International Jury for the Seoul Drama Festival Awards.
Hunter Todd has been a member of more than 25 Intl film festival
juries and recently served on International Juries in Spain,
Portugal and Italy. He just returned from the Czech Republic where
he was a guest of the 42nd Annual Karlovy Vary International Film
Festival. Todd stated that WorldFest has invited more than a dozen
new films from KVIFF to have their USA Premieres in Houston.
The
Seoul Drama Festival is produced by Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS)
and was first held in 2006. It is the only drama award festival in
existence and was established to foster cultural exchange and
introduce dramas from around the world to the audience. There are 13
major competition categories and 20 prizes with a $49,000USD
reward.
Entries
for the 42nd Annual WorldFest open August
15th!
Entries
for the 42nd Annual WorldFest-Houston open for submissions on
Friday, August 15th. They close on December 15th and offer
competition in ten major categories, including; Indie Features,
Shorts, Student, Experimental, Docs, Screenplays, TV Productions,
New Media, Music Videos and Film & Video Production.
"Before
there was Sundance or SXSW, before there was Toronto or Tribeca,
there was WorldFest!" This unique Indie Film & Video competition
had more than 4,500 entries submitted in 2008 from 37 nations. It is
one of the oldest international film competitions in the world, and
gave first honors to Spielberg, Lucas, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, The
Coen Brothers, David Lynch, Robert Rodriguez and Brian de
Palma.
For complete WorldFest Entry
Information...
About
WorldFest-Houston Intl Film Festival
WorldFest
was founded in 1961 as an International Film Society and became a
competitive Intl Film Festival in April 1968. It is the 3rd oldest
Intl film festival in North America, after San Francisco and New
York. Hunter Todd, the festival Chairman & Founder is the
longest running festival director of any International Film Festival
in the world. Other festivals may be older but have had many
directors.
The
Houston Film Society
WorldFest
is produced in cooperation with the City of Houston, the Houston
Film Commission, the State of Texas, the Houston Arts Alliance
(HAA), the Houston Film Society and Boxer Property. The Houston Film
Society presents more than $80,000 in scholarships to the festival,
workshops and Master Classes to the top 200 film/video/media
students in Houston each year.
WorldFest-Houston,
The Houston Film Society and The Houston International Film Festival
are registered, trade marked and copy righted by HIFF, Inc.
WorldFest is a non-profit 501-(c)-(3) educational and cultural
organization.
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To be honored by French Government
Marylou Luther, FGI Creative Director and editor of the International Fashion Syndicate, will be honored with the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, an honor conferred by the French Ministry of Culture. The medal is to be presented in Paris on October 5th at the end of the ready-to-wear shows.
A former fashion editor of The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and Des Moines Registe, Luther is a past recipient of the prestigious Eugenia Sheppard Award for Fashion Journalism. A prolific writer on the subject of fashion, her essays have appeared in The Rudi Gernreich Book and Yeohlee: Work, among other books, while her weekly fashion advice column, Clotheslines, claims a readership of over 5 million.
In 2004, the Accessories Council established the Marylou Luther Award for Fashion Journalism, an honor given each year in her name.
Recent recipients of the award, which recognizes eminent artists and writers, and those who have contributed significantly to furthering the arts in France and throughout the world, include Richard Meier, Robert Redford, Marilyn Horne and Meryl Street.
For more information, please email info@fgi.org
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WATCH
FOR KENDALL
ON
THIS SEASON OF
PROJECT
RUNWAY SEASON 5!!!
Neal
Hamil Model Kendall Hightower is in this season of
Project Runway!
When: Wednesday's
@
9/8 central
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French-American
Chamber of Commerce,
Houston
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DIRECTORY = 6 MONTHS OF FREE ADVERTISING ON OUR
WEBSITE
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strategic exposure potential for
reaching out
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directory is distributed to all FACC members and
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We
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testimonial of the month
“Mimi – your impressive marketing ideas and monthly e-news letters are unique. You not only provide great marketing service to the businesses but also contribute towards non-profit organizations and assist to market their events to your mega list of contacts. Thank you for your continuous generosity to so many organizations. Congratulations to you on your continuous success.”
Munira Panjwani-Zahid
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“I bear many scars, but I also carry with me moments that would not have happened if I had not dared to go beyond my limits.”
Paulo Coelho
Taken from his book By The River Piedra I sat Down and Wept
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