Archive for September, 2007

Kick off The Dallas Opera’s “Death by Diva” Season with members of one of the fastest growing, young professionals groups (25-45) in the city, Amici di Opera. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, win prizes and learn how you can become part of a remarkably diverse Arts organization.

The Amici di Opera Season Launch Party will be held on Tuesday, October 9 at 6:30 PM and will feature a performance by soprano, Ava Pine, an overview of The Dallas Opera’s upcoming season and opportunities for you to win amazing door prizes such as gift certificates from Daniele Osteria, Chocolate Secrets, Dana Buchman, Bobbi Brown, Bose and many more!

Tuesday, October 9, 6:30 PM
Reflection Fine Art Gallery
2925 Fairmount Street, Dallas, TX
Complimentary valet parking

To RSVP, e-mail amici@dallasopera.org

Dallas Margarita Society Happy Hour @ Wish Ultra Lounge Friday Sept. 28th 5:30-9:00 features “Party with a Purpose”

Your $5.00 charitable donation to Dallas Children’s Charities provides you admission to the club along with the Buffet and Drink Specials.

Join them Friday Sept 28th at Wish Ultra Lounge located on top of FADIS Mediterranean Grill on south bound Central Expressway service road, south of Knox St.

Complimentary Buffet. 6:00-8:00
Drinks Specials 5:30-9:00

According to recent news reports, there is more than $32.8 billion in unclaimed funds in the US. And yes, that’s “B” for Billion!

I’m pretty diligent about checking once per year to see if I’ve overlooked anything and to date, I’ve only once found money owed to me and it was around $90. Not earth shattering, but a welcome treat.

I checked on my mother’s name and the name of the company she used to own and found FIVE separate accounts in two states totaling $1,705.47. Not a bad haul for a few minutes work on my side and she was delighted to find out about this.

It’s very easy to generate your own claim online, photocopy and mail in the necessary info. Your money is usually sent to you within 60 days (depending upon the state and if you have all the correct documentation).

Check this site out for yourself and see if you or your loved ones (even check deceased relatives) to see what’s out there…no sense in it generating interest for someone else!

Zúbar celebrates its Eleven Year Anniversary, themed Locked Down on Wednesday, 26 September.

Get incarcerated with the inmates from Kold Comfort Farm, (DJ Redeye and Robert Taylor) and party like the Hollywood stars . . . in prison attire! Mug shots and best jail stories welcome. Zúbar is located at 2012 Greenville Avenue. Door is complimentary for 21+ and opens at 8pm.

For a city that logistically has no reason to exist as a major metropolitan market, Dallas hasn’t done too bad for itself.

In Forbes Magazine’s recent list of the 400 wealthiest Americans (Forbes does have a fixation with lists!), 14 of that stellar class make their homes here.

They include:

With 6 Dallasites tied at #117 with $1.5 billion each, they include:

Another tie at #380 with $1.3 billion each are:

Though it’s a touch on the warm side, this weekend should be clear sailing for the Plano Balloon Festival.

One of the nation’s biggest festival’s of it’s kind, the festivities kick off today at 4p. The balloons launch at 6p.

A full roster of activities take place tomorrow and Sunday with both morning and evening launches on both days.

The new Thursday night party at The Walrus features .25 cent draft beers on the patio all night long and DJ Doctor Quinn will be spinning!