Posted By admin on September 22, 2010

Cinco Charities to sip ‘n stroll
Katy Residents now have their own Sip n Stroll for wine lovers.The inaugural Cinco Charities Sip n Stroll will be held Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with more than 20 wine and craft beer tasting stations, restaurant and chef food stations, as well as a silent auction to the back drop of live music.
Villagio Town Center is providing the backdrop and venue at the northeast corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road.
For more of this story, click on the link to see the full article from Katy Times

Katy Residents now have their own Sip n Stroll for wine lovers!!! Start planning now and save the date! Thursday, September 23rd is the 1st annual Cinco Charities Sip n Stroll. With over 20 wine tasting stations, restaurant and chef demos, a specialty brew sampling station and a silent auction to the back drop of live music, who would want to miss it?

Villagio Town Center provides the perfect backdrop and venue. Centered around a cobblestone courtyard with a picturesque fountain and clock tower, Villagio Town Center has the look and atmosphere of a Tuscan village. Here you’ll discover one-of-kind shops, family run businesses and restaurants. Villagio Town Center is a multi-tenant luxury shopping village consisting of over 112,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space in the heart of Cinco Ranch. It’s located at the northeast corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road in Katy, Texas.

Ginger Hopper, Chairperson for Cinco Charities, says she “looks forward to seeing many old friends and meeting new ones. The Sip n Stroll will be a first of its kind event in Katy, and we’re excited to have Food and Vine Time Productions on board to make this event a regional favorite with wine lovers everywhere!”

Clifton McDerby, Event Producer of Food & Vine Time Productions is delighted to assist the fund-raising efforts of Cinco Charities. Cinco Charities, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing temporary housing for individuals and their families who are hospitalized or receiving treatment in our local medical facilities for a serious medical condition. Cinco Charities has been providing housing since 2008, and believes that the best way to achieve their mission is to provide a safe haven for those who need a place to stay while loved ones are recuperating.

Katy residents can enjoy a fun evening of live music, culinary offerings and libations while assisting Cinco Charities extend assistance to families affected by health challenges.

Get your tickets coming soon at www.sipandstroll.com. Tickets are only $25 and only 1,000 tickets will be available. Be one of the first to experience the Cinco Charities Sip n Stroll, Thursday, September 23rd 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
For more information:
Constance McDerby
Food & Vine Time Productions
constancefoodandvinetimecom  (constancefoodandvinetimecom?subject=Sip%20N%20Stroll%20Inquiry)  
832-250-8917

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Posted By admin on September 20, 2010

Art, Music and something magical – monthly at the ARTreach Gallery
Gallery Night, the 3rd Friday of each month at the Villagio Town Center

October 15 – More Art of Africa! Musician of the month courtesy of the Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music. “Art to a Different Beat” Mark DeLeon and Hannah Anderson live at Berryhill Baja Grill.
November 19 – A Featured artist and professional photographer, Fatima Donaldson. Check out the ARTreach Marketplace- Sweet Heat Jalapeño Jelly created in the ARTreach “Within My Reach” Culinary Art Program for adults with special needs.
December 17 – featured artist of the month- Elizabeth Bailey, Art to a Different Beat! ARTreach Christmas Marketplace and Teacher Gift Party- Buy your gifts from the ARTreach Gallery and Marketplace. Your art purchase helps to bring art programs to underserved title one schools in our community. PTAs can a help! ARTreach Rotating Gallery and Marketplace can be booked to come to your school by a PTA. ARTreach makes art shopping easy for parents and teachers – PTAs and ARTreach work together to help a sister school in need of art programs and beneficial cultural arts and educational connections.

ARTreach is in the community and bringing the arts to Katy through resource sharing partnerships and creative art and music outreach that will amaze you! Visit the website, www.artreachonline.org You’ll be inspired Please volunteer, donate, and get involved in the arts. It’s worth it.

Contact Terri Bieber, ARTreach Executive Director for more information about ARTreach or Gallery Night 281-392-5341. To join the Gallery, interested artists and musicians, please submit an online application, the ARTreach Gallery Director is Fatima Donaldson. Sponsors and new art partners please contact Christine Stilwell at cstilwellartreachonlineorg Additional photos are online and can be downloaded by the media. Our photographer is Janet Buller of Buller Photography.

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Posted By admin on September 20, 2010

SEPT 19, 2010 Katy, TX – ARTreach Gallery Night on Sept 17th featured an unveiling of amazing artwork and a host of great artists and musicians in the community. Katy is invited to join ARTreach each month at the Gallery at Villagio Town Center – the Friday night receptions include art, wine, appetizers and desserts and is free to the public. This is your chance to see new art, and be introduced to amazing artists, hear live music and participate in the process of making and buying original art. This is the ARTreach Gallery – The organization is featuring a roster of professional exhibiting gallery artists and visual and performing arts entertainers monthly at the ARTreach Gallery & Marketplace. ARTreach sells original art, pottery, fused glass, jewelry, the most unique gifts for teachers and friends to help raise money for ARTreach Programs. The Marketplace includes ARThouse Coffee Blend and Cups of Caring created by art volunteers and students in the community, and other wonderful items to help bring art programs to underserved schools in our tri county area. ARTreach Gallery Night features an ARTparty on the Patio with family art activities sponsored by Berryhill Baja Grill of Cinco Ranch.

Gallery Artist of the Month- Vickie McMillan and the ART of Africa
Featured Musician – Bill Solley courtesy of Cinco Ranch Conservatory of Music
Special Guest Star – Graelyn Kelly of ARTreach
Guest Artist- Mark DeLeon, Live Painting- Professional Graffiti Artist from the ARTreach Warehouse in NW Houston
George Melchor- Painting the ARTreach /Tradition Bank “All Aboard Katy” Train at the Roundhouse!
ARTreach Teaching Artist of the Month- Danny Russo, professional silk screen artist, on the Patio at Berryhill with art activities for the children
Special Patio Artist- Face painting by Amber Gustafson of Katy and Amber’s Design
Thank you to ARTreach Art Volunteers from National Charity League Azalea Chapter
Featured caterer of the month – Hasta La Pasta
Wine of the month- LangeTwins Winery & Vineyards
Featured ARTreach Program of the Month- Art of Africa, Uganda Arts Council and International ARTreach Exhibiting Artist’s Vocational Training Workshops

All this IS happening at the ARTreach Gallery Night at Villagio Town Center- New artists, music and activities each month- This is signature ARTreach event that benefits the entire community. The public is invited each month – visit Villagio Town Center and the ARTreach Gallery the 3rd Friday of every month, 6-10 pm. The Gallery is open for special events and ARTreach workshops held throughout the month, and the items in the Gallery can be found and purchased online soon via the ARTreach Gallery and Marketplace www.artreachonline.org

Click on the link below and go to page 2 to see the picture gallery or click here to see the full ARTreach gallery

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Posted By admin on September 10, 2010

The second annual Katy Kids Festival will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Villagio Town Center in Cinco Ranch, 22756 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77450. The Katy Kids Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with back-to-back shows and presentations from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Festival will feature cultural, kid-friendly entertainment acts and visual performance artists.

There will also be a petting zoo, bounce houses, an obstacle course, balloon artists, puppet shows and 100 vendors in tents around the Villagio. You won’t want to miss it! Admission is free, and proceeds benefit the ARTreach program.

ARTreach brings art-related programs and services to the under served communities including children at risk, children and adults with special needs, and the elderly. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, ARTreach works through grants and donations to provide mentoring and art-related programs. For more information, visit the Web site at Art Reach Online.

If you have a business that would like to sponsor the event please contact us. If you would like to be a participating Vendor contact us as well! Download: Katy Kids Fest Vendor Application Packet - 477.96 kB

Festival sponsors, in addition to the Villagio, include Katy Parent Magazine, The Katy News and SuburbanBuzz.com. For more information about the festival, call (832) 628-0496 or email Ruthie at ruthiecourvilleyahoocom. For more info visit our website.

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Posted By admin on September 10, 2010

2010 Fall & Winter Sale
Saturday, September 18th 9 am—5 pm
Come Shop and Come Sell!!
For more details visit: Tot2Tot website
Come Join Us!!
Sellers earn 70%
Price & tag own items
Sellers paid within 2 weeks
No selling all day and no haggling!
**Volunteer & Shop 1st**
Registration opens August 1st and
ends September 14th

Vendor Opportunity:

A Great Opportunity for Local Businesses!

Does your target market include the Katy area moms and families with young children? Put information about your products and services into in the hands of local families! The Tot2Tot Children’s Consignment Sale is a great way to promote your business. We currently have two Op-tions for vendors:

VIP VENDOR PROGRAM

The VIP Vendor Program is designed for those who want their business to be displayed on our website and throughout the show including our vendor table displaying marketing materials, as well as participation in our vendor goodie bags, and banners if you so desire. $75

Tot 2 Tot Goodie Bags (100)

The goodie bag is a great way to get your business in the hands of future customers! The Tot2Tot Goodie Bag is our gift to the first 100 shoppers and is handed to them at checkout. Business card, Samples, Flyers, whichever kind of marketing material you’d like = $20. Must have all marketing material by the end of August. Please email us at katytot2totgmailcom for drop off/pick up information.

We only allow one of each type of business (i.e., Pampered Chef, Photographer, Gym, etc.), so we will let you know if a business like yours is already confirmed to participate. Once approved, you will be emailed a Vendor Agreement. Your booth or coupon space will be reserved once we receive a completed Vendor Agreement and payment in full.

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Posted By admin on August 22, 2010

Lanre Buraimoh

August 20, 7 – 9pm
Gallery at the V

Wine and cheese artist’s reception “ART to a Different Beat” featured ARTreach music and art entertainment.

ARTparty at Villagio

August 20, 6 – 8pm

ARTreach Volunteers share art making activities with families and friends at Berryhill Baja Grill in Cinco Ranch 6 – 8pm. Tacos Today – Arts Tamale! Back to school bash!

Vino and Van Gogh

August 31, 7 – 10pm

Studio painting workshop for adults at the ARTreach Gallery at the “V” 7 – 10pm featured ARTreach teaching artist, Donna Magana/ $35 pp contact Ruthie Courville to register 832-628-0496.

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Posted By admin on August 4, 2010

Simply Divine Interiors

Divine Places & Spaces
Our goal is to provide you an elegant, comfortable, and economical living space that is unique to your personality and style. Integrity, professional practices, and personal one on one services are the basis behind Simply Divine Interiors.

What we do…
Whether you are starting from scratch or utilizing what you already have we will help you create a fresh new look. We are the ones who want to make your space simply divine!
No design job is too big or small! We accommodate all budgets and scale of projects, by small design phases or a complete overhaul.

Services we provide to our clients:
* Residential
* Commercial
* Furniture and Accessories
* New Construction
* Staging
* Holiday Decorating

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Posted By victoria on June 25, 2010

ROLLING INTO VILLAGIO Monday June 28th, 2010 ALL ABOARD KATY! is a public art project. We'll be installing whimsical and beautiful trains around the Katy area, similar to Chicago's Cow Parade and other successful public art projects. There are 11 trains in phase one of this project. Nine of these trains have been commissioned: For more information visit www.katyheritagesociety.com or stop by our new roundhouse location at VILLAGIO TOWN CENTER ALL ABOARD KATY! Public Art With a Purpose has been endorsed by KATY AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE ARTS KATY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACADEMY, AGAVE ROAD, CHRISTUS ST. CATHERINE, KATY HERITAGE SOCIETY AND ARTREACH have sponsored trains. Additionally, the WAGGIN' TRAIN , a special train to be placed a the new CAP (Citizens for Animal Protection) building has been sponsored by principal sponsor PBK and co-sponsors KATY MAGAZINE, LaCENTERRA, MAIN STREET KATY & TRADITION BANK. The READING RAILROAD, a train to promote literacy is pending sponsors. ONLY TWO TRAINS ARE LEFT IN PHASE ONE OF THE ALL ABOARD KATY! PROJECT.

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Posted By admin on June 24, 2010

Check out what is going on this week at Mercury Bar! WEDNESDAY WE ARE HOSTING ANOTHER WINE TASTING!  DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND ISRAELI WINES WILL BE RETURNING.  FLEISCHER WINES WILL BE PRESENTING A DIFFERENT ARRAY OF ISRAELI WINES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS.  $20 IS ALL IT TAKES TO BE WHISKED AWAY TO THE MEDITERRANEAN! THURSDAY PARTY ON THE PLAZA IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE GUPPIES!  MUSIC IS STARTING AT 7:00, NO COVER, DON’T MISS OUT! FRIDAY Come have a fun night of LIVE CUBAN MUSIC provided by ANGELUCHO’S COPACABANA STARTING AT 9:30 .  Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to SALSA! SATURDAY MERCURY BAR MEETS THE WILD WEST.  WE’LL BE FEATURING LONESTAR BEER AND PLAYING SOME COUNTRY TUNES.  STOP ON IN FOR  GOOD’OLE TIME! Daily Happy Hour 4:00pm – 7:00pm and 10:00pm to Close $1 off all drinks. Monday’s and Tuesday’s – $2 off all Tapas Wednesday’s and Thursday’s – $5 signature martinis

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Posted By admin on June 15, 2010

Every Thursday at 6:30pm. Live Music. Great Food and Drinks.

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