Parties, Sept 7-9

Another four parties this past weekend, each totally different in focus and location. We started out on Thursday, Sept 7 at the largest salsa club in Northern California, Cafe Cocomo in SF. Our 75 singles kicked off the night early, with our Singles Mixer. Then Cafe Cocomo's large Thursday night crowd slowly came in. We joined them for a fun Salsa lesson, on a huge wooden dance floor. Then an 8-piece Live Band and DJ made for an exciting evening. Unfortunately the appetizers came out late (during the dance lesson) and some of our singles missed most of the food because they were really into the lesson.

The next night we held our annual Black & White Summer Ball (although the chilly night was reminiscent of our Winter Ball) at David's Restaurant in Santa Clara. What a terrific turnout! The ladies were all decked-out, and the gentlemen were nicely dressed as well. DJ Mike spun his usual lineup of terrific dance hits, and the dance floor was packed all night.

On Saturday we sponsored two dance parties. Julia Ma of Your Asian Connection ran the party at the Sheraton in Milpitas, while I ran our weekly Saturday Night Singles party at the Embassy Suites San Rafael, which featured a Saturday Night Hustle Dance Lesson. Big crowd and spirited dancing!

Next week's lineup of parties kicks off early, Tuesday night, Sept 12, 7-9pm, with an Astrological Matchmaking Party at Fanny & Alexander's in Palo Alto. We will let you know everyone at the party with whom you are romantically compatible and, more importantly, whom to avoid! Our professional astrologers, Randall Curtis, Irene Blinston, Ph.D., and Susan Strong will provide free mini-consultations (time-permitting, first-come, first serve) and there will be appetizers first hour. We will enjoy the large outdoor patio (weather-permitting, with heat lamps). Otherwise we will party indoors.

On Friday, Sept 15, 7:30-9:30pm, we hold an Art & Wine Tasting Party for the first time at Sonya Paz Fine Art Gallery in Santa Clara. We will be able to sample 15-20 wines from boutique wineries and enjoy appetizers to cleanse the palate, and meet singles who appreciate fine art and fine wine.

For the first time in the four years of doing parties at the Embassy Suites San Rafael, we will have Karaoke. You can join the area's top karaoke singles at the microphone (if you dare) or just sit back and be entertained. Dancing will be encouraged while they sing, 8-10pm, or you can wait for our DJ to play your favorite hits, 10pm-Midnight. Our Saturday Night Singles parties are always fun, and such a deal. $10 includes hot appetizers at 8pm, plus partying at a lovely hotel.

The week concludes with my popular Art of Flirting Seminar, Sunday, Sept 17, 7:30-9:30pm, at Santa Rosa Jr. College.

For more info and more parties, visit www.ThePartyHotline.com. See you at the parties!