Mar. 14, 2009

The No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party committee today announced that its annual fundraiser, The No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party, benefitting AIDS Services of Dallas, will take place on the evening of March 14, 2009 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. A fun-filled night of individuals hosting dinner house parties across the city is followed by a dessert social and silent auction at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

Over 800 participants from around the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are expected to attend, providing funding for the many activities of AIDS Services of Dallas.(ASD) which allow the organization to help those living with AIDS to live independently. Sponsorships are available at several levels, and individual participation at private homes and venues throughout the DFW area is encouraged to make the evening a success. Last year, in ony its third year, the party raised over 0,000 for ASD

AIDS Services of Dallas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to create and strengthen healthy communities through the delivery of quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The No Tie Dinner & Dessert Partycommittee today announced that Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk and Anthony Chisom have agreed to be the Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2009 No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party. Known for her inspirational speeches, Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk is expected to tie together the AID's challenge with the larger gay human rights issues and will seek to encourage the community to cross generational lines in an effort to empower themselves by uniting.

Nov. 27

The Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day event of its kind in the country. Starting from humble beginnings 40 years ago at White Rock Lake, it has grown into the undisputed Way to Begin Thanksgiving Day for thousands of locals as well as those who travel to share in our great event.

The Trot tradition has now extended through generations of participants who celebrate the holiday with grandparents, relatives, friends and their youngest who we look to see with their own families in the years ahead. The Dallas YMCA supports strong kids, strong families and strong communities &128;&147; all of which are represented at the Trot. Participants are also helping to support important YMCA programs.

The 8 Mile Race begins at 9am. The 3 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:15am.

What's in a nameä This restaurant, the oldest under the same ownership in the city of Boston, doesn't need one. Since 1917 when it opened, catering to fishermen returning from a day at sea, the no-name restaurant has served great food in its little corner of the Fish Pier.

I found the no-name restaurant completely by accident. It was in 1980 or so, and I was in Boston on a business trip. I figured the Fish Pier ought to have someplace good to eat, so I wandered around there, and noticed some people in what appeared to be a private club–people who were obviously having a great time. My interest piqued, I wandered in, not sure if I was crashing a party…of course in those days I didn't care!

Turned out, I'd happened upon a wonderful restaurant, and to this day the broiled scrod he had that night is the best I ever had. I wasn't too disappointed that I was actually allowed to be there, because the food was great and the locals who hung out there made me feel welcome. I've only had the opportunity to return to Boston a couple of times since but the no name restaurant is somewhere I go each time.

If you haven't tried it, you owe it to yourself to check it out. And if you have–you are probably already making plans to go back!

This story contributed by Party Digest's Fort Lauderdale correspondent Chuck Gregory

Sun, July 5

• Where:Dragon's Den
• Address:435 Esplanade Ave New Orleans, LA   Map
• Cost:TBD

Something to See Entertainment presents a networking event featuring the hottest showcase of live musical talent and the biggest business minded entrepreneurs New Orleans has to offer. These entrepreneurs provide viable cultural information, products, and services that can enrich the community.

        3pm  Networking participants 

3pm-6pm  Networking Mixer 

6pm-8pm  Soft networking party 

10pm-until- Networking Party(featuring live entertainment* and food) 

*Jazz, R&B, Rap, Reggae 

For any questions or concerns, please contact Effram Hills at 504-281-7593,effram37@yahoo.com or Octavia Bolds at 504-914-9254, obolds001@gmail.com

Sept. 4-7

September 4 : 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.