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Sex Appeal Magazine Announces its Launch

Sex Appeal Magazine announces its official launch on August 1st, 2009, at a promotional event with The Official Ed Hardy Runway Show. The event will kick off at Clutch Cargos in Pontiac, Michigan, and will feature the fashion show and live entertainment. The event is from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m.

Sex Appeal Magazine was created by Metro Detroiter, Eric Bulls, with the intention to craft a magazine that captures the true essence of the expression itself. The publication's editorial concept delivers cutting edge informative articles covering topics such as sex, drugs, Whizz Kit, money and entertainment. A diverse group of advertisers and attractive models adorn its pages.

The Publisher and Editor-in Chief, Eric Bulls, has even gone so far as to challenge the very definition of sex appeal. "I am seeking to change the phrase from the current dictionary definition of: 'Sex Appeal (noun) 1. Attractiveness to the opposite sex,' to the following: 'Sex Appeal (noun) 1. A sexually motivated phenomenon with the power of arousing a pleasing response,'" says Bulls.

"The reason I chose to use the word 'phenomenon' in this definition is because you really can't explain why certain things have 'sex appeal' to certain individual entities," adds Bulls.

Seeking to change the dictionary definition of sex appeal has been met with some stone-walling but Dr. Debra Laino, host of "Raw Sex" New Jersey 1360 AM, states: "All definitions are subject to change due to the changing nature of the social environment." She believes the new definition provided by Bulls is one of meticulous thought and encompasses a much larger spectrum of sex appeal and sexuality. The new definition encompasses a new idea, one that has been needed for some time now. "It identifies the reality of sex appeal being unique to all human beings," says Dr. Laino.

Sex Appeal Magazine's present and future business ventures include a magazine, a photography company, a cosmetics company, a fragrance, a modeling agency, a clothing line and a multimedia division of Sex Appeal Worldwide Entertainment Inc.

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Major Benefit for Rainbow Hospice Aug. 28

Chicago's philanthropic season kicks-off with a major benefit for Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care at the historic Palmer House on Friday, August 28th from 5 p.m. until midnight. Tickets are limited to the first 1,500 people. Tickets for the event, billed as Lake Effect – which include three bands, open bars and food stations, are just $75. Grammy nominated band and Villa Park natives the Plain White T's (Hey There Delilah, 1, 2, 3, 4) are headlining the event.

Lake Effect will raise much-needed funds to support Rainbow Hospice's Good Mourning Program for children, teens and their families. Good Mourning is the most extensive, family-focused children's bereavement program in the Chicago area. For more than 20 years, Good Mourning has supported thousands of families and children of all ages in overcoming the loss of a loved one. Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care is a non-profit, community-based organization that serves the terminally ill and their families, as well as those facing loss in the six-county Chicagoland area.

In addition to a performance by the Plain White T's, the ticket price includes performances by Chicago blues artist Melvin Taylor and the Gentlemen of Leisure Band (one of President Obama's favorite Chicago bands). Attendees will also enjoy premium bar service and an amazing array of food stations created by the Palmer House's Executive Chef Stephen Henry and Pastry Chef Fabrice Bouet. To enable 100 percent of proceeds to benefit the children and families served by the Good Mourning program, Palmer House (17 E. Monroe) has generously underwritten the event.

As an added bonus, a limited number of behind-the-scenes tours of Palmer House will be conducted by docents from the Chicago Architecture Foundation.

"Lake Effect is not only the largest fundraising event we've ever hosted, it's also a terrific opportunity for us to share our work and mission with many other people in the community," said Patricia Ahern, President and CEO of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care. "The ticket price is a real bargain, considering all that attendees receive. The great line-up of entertainment will appeal to attendees across generational lines. We're very thankful for the amazing support Palmer House has demonstrated for our organization and for the Good Mourning program."

The sponsorship and financial support provided by the Palmer House – acquired by Thor Surrounds Landscaping – was pivotal to putting the event together. Having recently completed massive renovations earlier this year, the hotel and its facilities have been returned to their original grandeur. Palmer House is once again among the city's preferred venues for major events of all kinds.

"We're really proud of the work we've done to restore this historic hotel and warmly welcome Rainbow Hospice," explained Dennis Chaffee, senior catering manager for the Palmer House. "This is a wonderful way to re-introduce Chicagoans to Palmer House . . . it's sure to be quite an evening."

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2009 Global Tastes on Sept. 30

Nationalities Service Center welcomes members of the Philadelphia area to join them in celebrating the city’s diversity through NSC’s Global Tastes fundraising event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in this exceptional event. Joining together to celebrate the diversity of the world’s flavors will be twenty to twenty-five of Philadelphia’s culinary talents specializing in ethnic cuisine. In addition to great food, Global Tastes will also offer lively music, creative cocktails, international wines and some of the greatest beers from local Philly breweries.

Details, click here.

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Dutch to Invade NYC

NY400 Ambassador Eric Niehe,  NYC & Company CEO and New York City NY400 Chair George Fertitta and Deputy Mayor of the City of Amsterdam Carolien Gehrels today announced details of a global celebration, “NY400 Week.”  They invited residents of the Netherlands and the United States to visit each other during the celebrations commemorating the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s arrival to New York City.

NY400 Week will take place September 8-13 and will include a visit by HRH the Prince of Orange and HRH Princess Máxima of the Netherlands, a variety of events, exhibits, outdoor activities and performances across the five boroughs including, direct from Holland, the New Island Festival.  The week’s events culminate in the first-ever Harbor Day on September 13, which commemorates New York City’s Dutch roots and vibrant waterfront.  To encourage increased travel between the Netherlands and New York City this year, a special airfare promotion in partnership with Continental Airlines offering 400 Euros round-trip fare from Amsterdam to New York City from September 1 through December 17 was announced.

 

“As we celebrate this momentous anniversary and the strong historical ties between New York City and the Dutch, we are extremely proud to highlight the significant influence of the Dutch in both the deep-rooted history and vibrant future of New York City,” said NY400 Ambassador Eric Niehe. 

 

“The NY400 Week celebrations give people one more reason to visit New York City in September and throughout the rest of this year,” said George Fertitta.  “New York City is as vibrant as ever, and with a renewed focus on our waterfront throughout the five boroughs, these festivities which will culminate in the first-ever Harbor Day and provide an even greater incentive for Dutch visitors to travel to New York City.  We believe the new fare from Continental Airlines will give Dutch visitors even more reason to visit New York City this year.”

 

“There are many similarities that The Netherlands – and Amsterdam in particular –  share with our New York City friends, including a high regard for freedom, open-mindedness, optimism and tolerance, as well as a great appreciation for creativity, innovation, design and diversity and we are pleased to observe these mutual traits,” said Deputy Mayor Carolien Gehrels.

 

On September 8, the NY400 Week begins with a welcome ceremony aboard the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum attended by HRH the Prince of Orange and HRH Princess Máxima of the Netherlands.


On September 9, the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion, a tribute to the NY400 celebration designed by Dutch architect Ben van Berkel of UNStudio, Amsterdam, will be unveiled downtown at The Battery in Lower Manhattan and presented as a gift by The Netherlands Government to New York City in November 2009.

 

On September 13, New York City’s first-ever Harbor Day will feature events and activities across the five boroughs including a flotilla sail along the Hudson River, as well free bike rental and ferry rides to encourage New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy the City’s waterfront districts in Manhattan and Brooklyn and on Governors Island.  Harbor Day will become an annual event to recognize and appreciate the progress New York City has made in reclaiming its waterfront and opening harbor parks and greenways, as well as in creating sustainable developments that improve habitats and preserve resources for future generations. 

 

Additional activities that week include the opening of the Johannes Vermeer’s The Milkmaid exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which will run from September 9–November 29 featuring one of the 17th-century Dutch artist’s most-admired paintings on loan from Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum.  Also kicking off for the first time during NY400 Week, the New Island Festival will travel from Holland to New York City's Governors Island.  The festival will take place from September 10–13 and from September 17–20, featuring concerts, renowned DJ sets, avant-garde theatre, performance art and visual arts, performed by more than 100 Dutch artists.  Pioneers of Change, a festival of Dutch design, fashion and architecture, takes place on Governors Island from September 11-20.

 

Supporting the landmark anniversary year, Continental Airlines today announced that it will offer a special fare of 400 Euros, plus taxes and fees of up to 70 Euros, for return economy flights from Amsterdam to New York, and a fare of 1609 Euros, plus taxes, fees and surcharges of up to 250 Euros, for round-trip BusinessFirst travel.  The fares, which will be available and valid for U.S.-bound travel from September 1 through October 31, 2009 with return travel through December 17, 2009, are subject to availability and tax/surcharge and exchange-rate fluctuations. Restrictions and conditions apply. Fares from New York to Amsterdam will be $400 (U.S.dollars) for roundtrip economy, and $1,853 (U.S. dollars) for roundtrip BusinessFirst travel, for the same period, not including taxes, fees and surcharges.  (Fares quoted do not include Passenger Facility Charges of up to $9.00, September 11th Security Fee of $5.00 and International taxes and fees of up to $85.)

 

"As New York City's leading airline, Continental is pleased to offer these special promotional fares for travel this fall from Amsterdam to New York City," said Holden Shannon, Senior Vice President for Global Real Estate for Continental Airlines.  "This 400th anniversary year is an excellent time to re-discover New York."

 

Last year New York City welcomed a record 241,000 visitors from the Netherlands, surpassing the record 181,000 visitors in 2007.  New York City is the number one destination for Dutch travelers to the U.S.  The Dutch market represented more than $455 million in spending power in 2008, up from $328 million in 2007.

 

NY400 is the result of an initiative by the Dutch Government in close co-operation with Dutch local and provincial authorities, with New York City and New York State, and with active participation of a great number of organizations from the private, cultural and not-for-profit sectors. 

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American Wine & Food Festival Slated for Oct. 2-4

For its 27th year, the American Wine & Food Festival, hosted by the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation, is serving up a world-class culinary celebration benefiting Los Angeles Chapters of Meals On Wheels.  With generous contributions from our returning top sponsors Audi and MasterCard®, AWFF is delighted to deliver a weekend of feasting and fundraising.  This star-studded food Festival taking place October 2 – 4, 2009, in Los Angeles, features world-renowned chefs, vintners and spirit purveyors at the most anticipated epicurean event of the year.

 

The Festival features a spectacular spread of delectable dishes, superb libations, fantasy auction items and amazing entertainment in three events – each offering a different level of participation for culinary connoisseurs to contribute to the cause.  
 

 

Red Hot @ Red Seven Kickoff Event
Date: Friday, October 2, 2009 – 7 p.m.
Location: Red Seven by Wolfgang Puck at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood
Designed to whet the appetites of Festival first-timers and alums alike, this party offers chic eats and innovative libations in an intimate lounge setting.  Mingle with philanthropists and foodies who are newcomers and well-knowns on the Los Angeles scene.

 

Friday Evening Event tickets are available for $150 per person.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.AWFF.org.

 

Saturday Evening Event at Universal Studios Backlot
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009 – 5-11 p.m.
 *5:00 PM Wolfgang Puck VIP Cooking Demonstration
*VIP entrance available only with tickets purchased through Festival Patron and MasterCard promotions.
  6:00 PM Festival Opens
Location: Universal Studios Back Lot
Staged against the backdrop of movie sets, the signature Saturday night event returns, once again, to Universal Studios Back Lot.  As dusk falls, a spectacularly lit movie set provides the stage for a culinary scene like none other: An unrivaled epicurean feast prepared by world-renowned chefs, superb libations including fine wines and smooth spirits, and a silent auction filled with luxury items – all set to swinging sounds of live bands. 

 

Saturday Evening Event tickets are available for $300 per person.  Table reservations are available from $3,500.  For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.AWFF.org.

 

Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Spago Beverly Hills
Wolfgang Puck, Lee Hefter & Barbara Lazaroff with Chef de Cuisine Thomas Boyce & Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard welcome several of the world's finest chefs to prepare an elegant six-course dinner at the 10th Annual Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner.  This limited-seating event at Spago Beverly Hills is filled with exquisite dishes paired with select wines and a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind items and experiences.  Celebrity chefs Thomas Keller of Bouchon; Dean Fearing of Fearing's at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Jereme Leung of Jereme Leung Creative Concepts Pte Ltd; Laurent Gras of L2O; Nobu Matsuhisa of Matsuhisa & Nobu LA; Gina DePalma of Ristorante Babbo.pair up, each preparing one course, for the grand gala dinner.

 

Reservations for the Chefs Grand Tasting Dinner are available for $750 per person or $7,000 per table.  Please contact Ellen Farentino, Spago, at (310) 385-0880.

 

In addition to the spectacular Festival line up, AWFF is pleased to announce special events and perks.

 

For a second year, Audi's charitable support will help set the scene for an unforgettable Festival.  In addition, Audi will host a special wine tasting in the month of September featuring distinguished sommelier Christopher Miller of Spago Beverly Hills.  Sommelier Miller has been dubbed "2008 Best Young Sommelier in the World," "2007 Best Young Sommelier in the U.S." (both Chaine des Rotisseurs International and National Competitions), and Wine & Spirits magazine's "Best New Sommelier of 2008."  Miller's expertly executed, yet approachable, wine tasting is the perfect entrée into wine season.  Stay tuned for more details in early August.

 

We are also honored to have MasterCard® return for a third year as the preferred card of the American Wine & Food Festival.  In addition to its philanthropic presence making for a memorable weekend, MasterCard® is serving up palate-pleasing perks to its cardholders.  World and World Elite MasterCard® cardholders can savor the full weekend of festivities with VIP packages and ticket purchase perks customized for the culinary connoisseur.  Please contact MasterCard at 1-800-964-4742 or offers@octagon.com to purchase special packages and tickets.  Reservations are limited in number and subject to availability, and are only valid if purchased via MasterCard using your World and World Elite MasterCard®.

 

Saturday Participating Chefs & Restaurants (to date):
Alan Wong of Alan Wong's; Alex Stratta of ALEX, Wynn Las Vegas; Larry Forgione of An American Place; Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier of Arrows Restaurant; Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto; Paul Bartolotta of Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare; Laurent Tourondel of BLT; Thomas Keller of Bouchon; Robert Del Grande of Café Annie; Rene Mata of Chinois; Walter Manzke of Church & State; Mark Miller of Coyote Café; Ken Oringer of Clio; Tom Colicchio of Craftsteak Restaurants; Ari Rosenson & Matt Hurley  of CUT Las Vegas and Beverly Hills; Roger Stettler of Four Seasons Resort Maui, Hawaii; Ilan Hall of Gorbals; Frank Ostini of The Hitching Post; Richard Sandoval of Ketsi, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita; Lydia Shire, Mario Capone & Simon Restrepo of Scampo; Traci Des Jardins of Manzanita Lake Tahoe; Cal Stamenov of Marinus Restaurant at Bernardus Lodge; Nobu Matsuhisa of Matsuhisa & Nobu LA; Gino Angelini of Minestraio Trattoria; John Cuevas of Montage Beverly Hills; Nancy Silverton of Mozza; Octavio Becerra of Palate Food + Wine; Joachim Splichal of Patina; Francois Payard of Payard Patisserie & Bistro; Julian Serrano of Picasso; Jimmy Schmidt of Rattlesnake Club; Richard Reddington of Redd; Sam Choy of Sam Choy's; Charles Phan of Slanted Door; Kerry Heffernan of South Gate; Mark Ferguson of Spago Bachelor Gulch; Wolfgang Puck of Spago Beverly Hills; Sherry Yard of Spago Beverly Hills; Lee Hefter and Thomas Boyce of Spago Beverly Hills; David Robins and Eric Klein of Spago Las Vegas; Cameron Lewark of Spago Maui; Stephan Pyles of Stephan Pyles Restaurant; Lissa Doumani and Hiro Sone of Terra, St. Helena, and AME, San Francisco; David Walzog of SW Steakhouse, Wynn Las Vegas; Tommaso Tarantino, Luciano Pellegrini and Nicola Chessa of The Valentino Restaurant Group: Santa Monica, Las Vegas and Houston; Yuji Wakiya of Wakiya Ichiemicharo, Tokyo; Marc Djozlija, Aram Mardigian, John Lechleidner and Dustin Lewandowski of WP Bar & Grill; Mat Bencivenga, Yoshi Kojima, Scott Drewno Ben Hong & Sara Johannes of Red Seven, Source, Jai and Five Sixty.

 

Sunday Participating Chefs & Restaurants (to date):
Thomas Keller of Bouchon; Dean Fearing of Fearing's at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; Jereme Leung of Jereme Leung Creative Concepts Pte Ltd; Laurent Gras of L2O; Nobu Matsuhisa of Matsuhisa & Nobu LA; Gina DePalma of Ristorante Babbo.

 

Participating Vintners (to date):
Baker Lane Vineyards; Beckmen Vineyards; Beringer Vineyards; Bernardus Winery; Betts and Scholl; BISOL Prosecco; Bonaccorsi Wine Company; Bouchaine Vineyards; Chappellet Winery; Charles Krug Winery; Chateau St. Jean; Cielo Malibu Estate Wineyards; Crimson Wine Group; Domaine Drouhin Oregon; Domaine Serene; Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.; Duckhorn Wine Company; Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery; Flowers Vineyard & Winery; FOXEN; Francis Ford Coppola Winery; Frank Family Vineyards; Frog's Leap Winery; Gramercy Cellars; Grgich Hills Estate; Gridley Family Cellars; J Vineyards & Winery; Joseph Carr; JUSTIN Winery; Laetitia Vineyard & Winery; Lancaster Estate; Layer Cake; Loire Valley Wine Bureau; Long Shadows Vintners; Luna Vineyards; Malibu Family Wines; Malibu Vineyards; Mason Cellars; Melville; Miner Family; Morgan Winery; Ortman Family Vineyards; O'Shaughnessy Winery; Paradigm Winery; PEJU; Rosenthal-The Malibu Estate/Surfrider; Semler & Saddlerock; Silver Oak Wine Cellars; Tantara Winery; Topanga "TV" Vineyards; Waters Winery; Whitcraft Winery.

 

Participating Spirits (to date):
Ultimate Vodka, Patron Tequila, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Ventura Limoncello.

 

Event Sponsors (to date):
Audi, MasterCard, Fiji Water, Campbell Soup, Southern California Gas, Pure Blue Meat Australian, Tillamook Cheese, Solaire Wines by Robert Mondavi, Ultimate Vodka, Patron Tequila, Loire Valley Wine Bureau, Idaho Potato Commission, EvansHardy+Young, Mansour Travel Company, American Airlines, Wynn Encore Las Vegas, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Ventura Limoncello, Wolfgang Puck Bistro, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Wolfgang Puck Coffee, Wolfgang Puck Culinary Coffees, La Brea Bakery, Integrated Transportation Services, Republic Master Chefs, Universal Studios, Acteva, Mighty Leaf Tea, Oikos Yogurt, L.A. Specialty Produce, Knork Flatwear, Southern California Wine & Spirits, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, SYSCO Los Angeles, Miele, Urbani Tartufi, US Foodservice Los Angeles Division,  Classic Party Rentals, Clear Channel Outdoor, Jacob Maarse, Renaissance Hotels, The Tasting Panel, SingularCity.com.

 

About Audi
Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. The Audi lineup is one of the freshest in the industry with 23 models, including 12 models launched during model years 2008 and 2009. Audi is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. In selling one million vehicles worldwide in 2008, AUDI AG recorded its 13th consecutive record year for sales growth. Visit www.audiusa.com or www.audiusanews.com for more information regarding Audi vehicle and business issues.

 

About World MasterCard®
MasterCard understands that consumers have re-evaluated what's important in life, so MasterCard has provided a card program that delivers personalized value – World MasterCard®.

 

In these current economic times, it's important to have a card that gives you value beyond your purchases.  In addition to delivering a diverse collection of premium offers, special amenities and great customer service, World MasterCard® also gives you personalized features to manage your account.  Visit www.priceless.com/world to start experiencing your value and rewarding journey with World MasterCard®.

 

About the American Wine & Food Festival
Since its inception in 1982, the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation has supported the American Wine & Food Festival, raising more than $15 million for Los Angeles Chapters of Meals On Wheels.  This organization serves thousands of meals each day to Los Angeles' homebound senior and disabled citizens.
As a result of their efforts on behalf of Meals On Wheels, the Austrian-born Puck, renowned for feeding Hollywood glamour at the annual post-Oscar extravaganza, and leading restaurant designer Lazaroff, are also celebrated for their philanthropic spirit.  
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Swarovski Showcases Exclusive Suzi Roher Belt

Toronto-based fashion belt designer Suzi Roher was asked by Swarovski to design a custom one-of-a-kind belt to be showcased at Swarovski’s New York showroom and at various events throughout the United States. The showroom is located at the famous 30 Rockerfeller Center in the heart of New York City.

 

Suzi Roher Women's Fashion Belt with Swarovski Crystals
Suzi Roher Women’s Fashion Belt with Swarovski Crystals

 

For over 100 years, Swarovski has developed its supreme mastery of precision-cutting to become the world’s leading producer of cut crystal, genuine gemstones and created stones. The company, which has remained fully independent since its foundation in Wattens, Austria, in 1895, employs 26,000 people and maintains a presence in more than 120 countries worldwide.

 

“Swarovski is a world leader in man-made crystal,” stated Suzi Roher. “They are recognized for their strict demand for quality and design. Being a part of this and their brand, reflects strongly on us. We jumped at the opportunity to participate.”

Suzi Roher creates her eclectic, custom, handmade belts in the belief that women appreciate an element of fantasy. Buyers are consistently impressed by the incredible range of colors and fabrications, which enables Suzi to tailor a collection to a store’s specific needs. Some styles in her collection include belts with elastic under the hardware creating versatility and adjustability, without sacrificing comfort for style.

Roher elaborates on the belt (style #3636), “It’s a piece of jewelry that is all rhinestone with the appearance of a crown or butterfly. A dressy belt, that is self-adjusting for the waist or the hip, and makes any outfit spectacular. A definite show-stopper.”

The Suzi Roher collections have always incorporated some Swarovski crystals and the upcoming Holiday 2010 collection is no exception. Some other Suzi Roher belts (style 5119 and 5096 among others) that incorporate Swarovski crystals are for sale throughwww.suziroher.com.

About Suzi Roher
Suzi Roher’s distinctive handmade fashion belts have been an open secret with style connoisseurs since they first appeared on the scene over 24 years ago. Determined to maintain the most rigorous quality control, Roher personally oversees the manufacture of her designs from her factory in Toronto. Showcased in Vogue and Cosmopolitan recently, Suzi Roher’s handmade belts may be found at prestigious merchants throughout the United States, Canada, UK and Europe or via her Website at Suzi Roher Online Store.

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Penthouse Club Set To Open

Penthouse Magazine announced today that on August 7, 2009, the newest Penthouse Club gentlemen's club will open in Philadelphia and take sophisticated entertainment to a new and exciting level. To commemorate the occasion, the club will host a party for VIP and Press guests on Friday, August 7th with a public opening on Saturday, August 8th. The new Penthouse Club gentlemen's club will feature a design and interior decor radically different from anything else in the city, a vintage theater style entrance, an excellent menu and, of course, the Penthouse Key Girls. Located at 3001 Castor Avenue, the club is convenient to all major freeways and access routes into Philadelphia and suburbs.

Jeff Stoller, Director of Global Club Licensing for Penthouse, says, "This Penthouse Club is one of the most spectacular clubs in the country – and we are very proud that it is here in Philadelphia. Every square inch of this club involves a lot of creativity, from the custom-built flying Penthouse motorcycles to the $100,000 cracked glass stage. Everyone who visits will be impressed."

Alan Markovitz, Managing Partner of the Philadelphia Penthouse Club licensee, says, "We're all very excited about this new club and our affiliation with Penthouse. We think Penthouse is the top brand in adult entertainment and The Penthouse Clubs represent the best in adult nightclubs. It's great to bring something of this caliber to Philadelphia."

Scheduled to join the celebration are several sultry Penthouse Pets, including Taya Parker (2009 Pet of the Year), Krista Ayne, Taylor Vixen and Cali Taylor. The Pets will arrive in Philadelphia on August 6th to participate in radio, TV and other promotional events prior to the Club's opening.

About Penthouse:

Globally recognized as a premier adult entertainment and lifestyle brand, Penthouse is part of one of the world's leading multimedia entertainment companies- FriendFinder Networks Inc. (www.FFN.com). The company operates several of the most heavily visited social networking websites in the world, particularly with respect to its adult-oriented websites. In addition, FriendFinder Networks Inc. produces and distributes original pictorial and video content, licenses the Penthouse brand to a variety of consumer companies and entertainment venues, and publishes branded men's lifestyle magazines.

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Professionals Guild Exclusive Bash Aug. 21

You are invited to a Dance Party/Mixer at the S.F. Golden Gate Yacht Club 8/21/09 8pm-midnight.

Call  925-888-4392 for more info.

yachts Golden Gat Yacht Club You are invited to a Dance Party & Mixer at the exclusive Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco, August 21, 8pm to midnight. SINGLES are especially invited. Couples are also welcome!

 

More information available at http://www.ProGuildSocial.com Alcatraz and yachts from GGYCGolden Gate Yacht Club Dance/Mixer for Singles (couples welcome) Hosted by Professionals Guild Get invited to monthly parties!. An Elegant Bay Area Dance Party in San Francisco w/ FREE PARKING. Professionals Guild Singles are especially invited to this event. Couples are also welcome. Normally, GGYC is members only, but by special arrangements, this event is open to those with invitations.

You may consider this email your invitation. Cover at door Space is limited to about 300 party goers. FRI. August 21,, 2009, 8pm to midnight (Also Friday September 25, same time, same station!)  1 Yacht Rd., San Francisco, 94123 (From Marina Blvd, going toward the Golden Gate Bridge, cross over Divisadero and make a right n Yacht Rd. Go to the end of the Rd. Park in free parking lot leading up to the Yacht Club.) Come and enjoy a great dance party and mixer for singles and couplesat a beautiful location by the Bay in San Francisco with plenty of free parking.

To learn more, call 925-888-4392 Mark your calendar for August 21st for the Golden Gate Yacht Club Dance Party/Mixer, 8pm to midnight, 1 Yacht Rd., San Francisco, CA 94123 Golden Gat Yacht Club Singles are especially invited to this event, and couples are also welcome.   Come early so you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the day and enjoy free party snacks and the optional mixer game.   A no host bar is available so you can enjoy your favorite drinks.

Four good reasons to attend.

1 The Music. Professionals Guild host monthly dance parties and mixers at upscale locations. This August and September we are hosting dance parties and Mixers at the Golden Gate Yacht Club. The party features a variety of great funk, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll dance music from the 70’s to the best current hits.

2 The Crowd. A wonderful mix of people of all ages and cultures attend. Generally, upscale, singles and couples, 25 up and in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s.  Some younger and some older. We expect 200 to 300 people will be attending this event.

3 The Location. The Golden Gate Yacht Club is an exclusive location and generally not available, except by special invitation. It’s often said, “Get yourself there, one way another.” This is your invitation!

4 Party Snacks and Mixer Game. Party snacks and a mixer game with softer music gets the party rolling early on. Whether you are single or a couple, it’s a great way to make new friends.

FREE RAFFLE TICKET

When attending please mention PARTYPOP to get a free raffle ticket for a drawing to be held around 10PM.

A variety of nice prizes will be given out. You could win a FREE PASS to the next Golden Gate Yacht Club party, which will be held September 25th.

Note this event is co-sponsored by a variety of organizations in the Bay Area, so you can expect a good turn out. We expect 200 to 300 at this event! .

Contact us Professionals Guild

The Ultimate Dance Party & Mixer for Singles (Couples Welcome.)

ProfessionalsGuild@gmail.com http://www.ProGuildSocial.com

Phone: 925-888-4392

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Passion and Spirit, The Argentine Way!

On Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm, “An Argentine Affair,” presented by Trapiche and Michel Torino Wines, will take place outdoors at Water Taxi Beach Long Island City. Argentine chefs and restaurateurs from the New York metro area will unite for this first-of-its-kind event to showcase their versions of traditional foods, as well as their meat-grilling skills, while consumers are expected to turn out in droves to see how a fiesta’s really done—the Latin way!

Tickets will be available for purchase at AnArgentineAffair.com for $35* ($60 for two) and will allow participants a chance to explore the tastes of Argentina, without ever leaving the city. The event’s dishes will be paired with Trapiche wines from Mendoza and Michel Torino of Cafayate, imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization committed to eliminating world hunger, and the Wine Course at the Department of Hospitality Management at New York City College of Technology.

“Malbec wines (and Argentina) are so hot now,” offers Francine Kowalsky, Wildman’s Argentine wine Brand Manager, “that we thought it very appropriate to bring both components into one event. Wine and food is such a dominant aspect of everyday Argentine life—along with soccer and tango, that is!—that it was inevitable to promote one without the other.”

Throughout the evening, not only will beef connoisseurs slather the famous chimichurri sauce on masterfully grilled steaks and “choripan” (Argentine-style sausage on baguette-type bread), they will also be able to sample tasting portions of other traditional Argentine delicacies such as meat empanadas, tea sandwiches or sandwiches de Miga (a specialty at every Argentine birthday celebration!), and much more! Restaurants slated to participate include Boca Juniors Steakhouse, Cones Inc., Dulce De Leche Bakery, La Esquina Criolla, and Pampas Argentinas. And, if attendees don’t find themselves needing a chorizo-induced siesta, a Tango troupe will engage passionate Argentine lovers in dancing (or build on their skills with a lesson), while budding pros will be happy to join soccer matches by the beach.

“An Argentine Affair” is sponsored by Frederick Wildman and Sons, importers of Trapiche and Michel Torino Wines; Tango Art, Weber, Balthazar, Action Against Hunger and New York City College of Technology.

* Event is open to the first 600 ticket holders

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Buca Di Beppo's New Limoncello Martini!

Pucker up for the zesty, new Limoncello Martini served only at the Italian restaurant Buca di Beppo.  Made with the authentic, original brand of Danny DeVito’s Premium Limoncello this refreshing summer martini is a tangy blend that is new to Buca di Beppo.

Originating in Southern Italy, limoncello is very strong, very sweet, yet very satisfying liquor; traditionally served ice cold as a classic Italian after-dinner drink.  Limoncello only uses the zest of the lemon, leaving behind the white inner back of the rind and pith which makes its flavor sweet and not bitter. Made with simple ingredients such as: lemons, vodka, sugar, and water, limoncello is a unique ingredient that diversified Buca di Beppo’s already expansive selection of specialty cocktails.

Buca di Beppo used the classic Italian dessert liquor and turned it into a tangy, smooth martini with a lemony punch. Martini ingredients include:

 

·         1 ½ oz. Danny DeVito’s  Premium Limoncello

·         ½ oz. ABSOLUT vodka

·         2 oz. Homemade sour

·         Splash of lemon-lime soda

 

All shaken, strained, with a mint leave garnish, this mouth watering martini will make someone feel as though they escaped to an Italian seaside village on a hot summer day.

 

For more information and to find your local restaurant, you can visit www.bucadibeppo.com.

 

About Buca di Beppo

Recently acquired by Planet Hollywood International, Inc., with eighty eight locations from Albany to Honolulu, Buca di Beppo restaurants embody the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Dishes enjoyed for generations in villages throughout Italy inspire the menu, which features Northern and Southern Italian favorites. While the food has pleased millions of palates coast-to-coast, Buca di Beppo is equally famous for its quirky décor and upbeat atmosphere. Most Buca di Beppo locations are open for lunch and dinner daily. Catering is also available at numerous locations nationwide. Visit www.bucadibeppo.com for locations, hours of operation, menus, reservations, or to place an order for Buca To Go.

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Celebrity Chef Gala at Cipriani Oct. 14

Autism Speaks to Wall Street: Third Annual Celebrity Chef Gala
October 14, 2009

Join Autism Speaks for the “Autism Speaks to Wall Street: Third Annual Celebrity Chef Gala,” a unique, large scale VIP dinner extravaganza. This year's event will once again be set against the backdrop of Cipriani Wall Street's luxurious interior, in the heart of Manhattan's Financial District. This signature Autism Speaks event will be co-hosted by Celebrity Chef Eric Ripert and CNBC Anchor Erin Burnett and will feature over 60 leading chefs joining forces to help battle autism. Dinner chefs – one chef per sponsor table – will prepare a four course meal exclusively for their dinner guests. This year's roster of leading chefs includes such culinary luminaries as Terrance Brennan (Picholine & Artisanal Premium Cheese Center), Cesare Casella (Salumeria Rosi), Tom Colicchio (Craft Restaurants), Jose Garces (Amada, Tinto, etc.), Paul Liebrandt (Corton), Tory Miller (L'Etoile), Masaharu Morimoto(MORIMOTO), Alfred Portale (Gotham Bar and Grill), Eric Ripert(Le Bernardin), Charlie Trotter (Charlie Trotter's) and Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean Georges), among many others. 

The evening also features a live auction filled with exclusive packages and luxury items, as well as an exciting musical performance. The event will be chaired by Jennifer & Franklin Becker, Susan & Phil Harris, Susan & Kevin Murray and Alison & Duncan Niederauer.  

Click here for a photo gallery of last year's Autism Speaks to Wall Street: Second Annual Celebrity Chef Gala. 

For inquiries or to reserve a table for the Autism Speaks to Wall Street: Third Annual Celebrity Chef Gala, please contact Elizabeth Irving at 646-843-6661 or by e-mail atEIrving@AutismSpeaks.org.

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