I was born in Dallas, raised in Austin, and have lived in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. Growing up, I loved music and dancing and thought for sure that I would be a Solid Gold dancer. Alas, that show was off the air before I was able to see my dream come to life. Two years ago Liz Lambert gave me the opportunity to become the General Manager of the Hotel San Jose in Austin, Texas. There, under her mentorship, I have been able to hone my passion for the service industry and the most important aspect of hospitality; people.

I am and have been many things in my life; a traveler, an accidental grocer, a designer, business owner and now in charge of the evolutionary process of the Belmont Hotel in Dallas. The Belmont Hotel is the newest on board with Bunkhouse Management and I couldn’t be more excited!  Yes, this is breaking news and more will come later.

I have the luxury of living on property while this transition takes place. I feel this is the best and most accurate way to experience our customer’s perspective. I am a true believer in doing what is right for our employees, our guests, our communities and ourselves.  I am honored to facilitate this thinking at the Belmont. I am lucky to have a calling and to be the newest General Manager (and resident) at the Belmont Hotel.

WRITERS IN THE ROUND...New at the Belmont!
Trish Murphy, Harry Hunsicker,
Will Clarke & Melanie Wells
Thursday, Jul 17
6:30p - 8:30p

Catch four creative souls including  singer/songwriter, Trish Murphy (http://www.trishmurphy.com) , authors Harry Hunsicker (http://www.harryhunsicker.com) , Will Clarke and Melanie Wells (http://www.melaniewells.com) for a wickedly funny and revealing discourse on the creative writing process via songs and the spoken word!

We think this will be a soulful and must see event!

Free Admission...

ART WITH A VIEW

The night owls is a group exhibition

Featuring artists.. michele mikesell.. james gasowski.. m. jose concha.. hugo garcia urrutia.. mksemos..
jennifer chenoweth.. + todd campbell..

Don't miss the live auction for the "ALL FOR ONE + ONE FOR ALL" painting at 8:00pm.  Proceeds benefit Global Health Society, an organization helping children with hemophilia throughout the world.

"ALL FOR ONE + ONE FOR ALL" is a 48 x 96 in. painting created by artists and aficionados over a 4 week period.

BarBelmont

We're back to our Thursday night happy hour music and we’re excited about the lineup.

July 4 (yes, Friday not Thursday) we'll have Mark Ridlin, our favorite DJ  7pm
July 10  Jeremy & Tevi at 6pm
July 17  Trish Murphy with authors Harry Hunsicker, Will Clarke, and Melanie Wells "On Fiction, Truth & Three Chords"  6:30pm (see above)
July 24  Jeremy & Tevi at 6pm
July 31  TBD at 6pm

Join us on the patio for drinks & nosh, views, and music. 

Interested in a party, wedding, meeting, or any other gathering at the Belmont?  Mason Harris is happy to help.  Call or email Mason at mason@belmontdallas.com or
214-393-2300

CLIFF CAFE

Did you know that Cliff Café has private meeting space complete with an outdoor grotto patio?  Seated dinners, meetings and events up 75 guests are just a phone call away.  Call Mason at 214-393-2300 or mason@belmontdallas.com

Cliff opens at 7am 7 days per week and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

www.cliffcafe.com

BELMONT HEALTH CLUB
2001 Sylvan Avenue
Dallas, TX 75208

What can we learn from the oldest people on earth? 

BlueZones.com gives some interesting insight.  Researchers have now studied 5 cultures with the most number of centenarians.  Here are some things we can learn from the habits of 100 year olds:

1. The 80% rule-stop eating when you are 80% full.
2. Eat more vegetables and less processed food.
3. Define and cultivate a life purpose which adds meaning to your days.
4. Value spiritual or religious participation.
5. Work less, slow down, rest and take vacations.
6. Find ways to move every day.  Do things you love like gardening, walking or playing.  Make moving an integral and inescapable part of your life.
7. Create a healthy social network and cultivate a sense of belonging.
8. Make your family a priority.  Build a community if you don't have family.
9. And (subject to much controversy and not for everyone), reduce protein intake and drink red wine with consistency and moderation.

Are these easy?  In our culture, they are not.  But we can rediscover those things which add to the quantity of our years and the quality of our life.

Belmont Health Club is offered as an amenity to hotel guests.  Just go to the front desk and they’ll walk you thru gaining access.  The health club also offers memberships to the community. 

http://www.belmontdallas.com/health/index.aspx

Decorazon Gallery
417 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 946-1003
www.decorazongallery.com
 
Gallery Group Exhibition @ The Belmont Hotel
- The Night Owls / Art with a View
Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 9 from 6 - 10pm
Live Auction 8:00 pm benefiting the GlobalHealthSociety.org

Haley-Henman Gallery
2335 Hardwick Street
Dallas, TX  75208
214.749.1277
http://www.haleyhenman.com/index.html
 
July 9 - September 6, 2008
God's Hands
Showcasing Joshua Stone
Reception with the artist,
Saturday, July 19, 6-9pm

July 9 - September 6, 2008
Summer Series 1-2-3

Series#1- July 9 - July 26
Jane Kleve, "Sea For Yourself"
Christopher Lee Martin, "Primordial Dreamscapes"

Friday Night Films (Bring your family and a blanket for this wonderful movie series perfect for all ages) 

Grease
July 11 at Dark                                                                  

Bend Studios
5014 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75205
214.606.0770
http://www.bendstudio.com/intimate_concerts.htm

An Intimate Evening with Salim Nourallah
with special guests Bob Guittard and also Jacob Metcalf
Thursday, July 26

An Intimate Evening with Bob Schneider
Thursday, July 31

Granada Theatre
3524 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214.824.9933
http://www.granadatheater.com/

Harry & The Potters
Wed, July 9

Junior Brown
plus Blacktop Gypsy, The King Bucks
Sat, July 12

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
plus The Drams, Macon Greyson
Sun, July 13

House of Blues
White Swan Building
2200 N. Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75202
214.978.BLUE

http://www.hob.com/venues/searchresults/southwest.asp

Sister Hazel
Thur, July 10

Pat Benatar w/ Lindsay Rush
Sun, July 13

David Allen Coe
Thur, July 17

Todd Rundgren
Sun, July 20

Billy Bob Thornton
Thur, July 24

Poor David's Pub
1313 South Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75215
http://www.poordavidspub.com/

Paula Nelson
Friday, July 25

http://www.nokialivedfw.com/events.php?page=1

Robert Plant & Alison Kraus
Mon, July 7

Hippiefest
w/Jack Bruce of Cream, Eric Burdon & The Animals,
and more...
Sun, July 20

American Airlines Arena
2500 Victory Ave
Dallas, TX  75219
214-222-3687
http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/
events-and-tickets/event_details.php?eid=45

George Michael
Sun, July 13

The Palladium Ballroom
1135 South Lamar
Dallas, TX 75215
214.606.0770
http://www.thepalladiumballroom.com/

Joshua Radin
Vanessa Carlton, Alexa Wilkinso
Sat, July 19

Wolf Parade
Thur, July 24

Jonas Brothers
Wed, July 9

Martina McBride
Fri, July 18

Foreigner & Bryan Adams
Sat, July 26

Journey, Heart, & Cheap Trick
Sun, July 27

Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: 214.922.1200
http://dallasmuseumofart.org/

Late Nites
Friday, July 18
6:00 p.m.-midnight

Kick up your heels and kick off the closing weekend of Bluebonnets and Beyond with an evening of western swing, tours, and fun family experiences. Stay late for a screening of the Texas classic Giant or learn to country line dance with instructor Jim Woeber, Jr.
of Gilleys Dallas.