Happy Father's Day to all the dads who frequent PHouse... especially mine!
So, I know we welcomed the rain- would've been nice if 3 inches was over 3 days and not in 3 hours, but beggers can't be choosers. It brought a nice drink to the crops and the lawns, the lovely flower garden in the Yokel Courtyard behind PHouse... OH YEAH! and it brough HUMIDITY. Today is one of those days when I say "forget this midwestern nonsense; if it's gonna be this hot and humid, put me on the beach in Florida". Sitting on the veranda in Siesta Key, sipping a colada of some sort sounds a lot better than the forecast for the next 2 days! Oh, and let's not forget that the rear A/C isn't working right, making for a lovely 80 degrees in our kitchen.
Last night was another exciting one for PHouse and OHouse. The Society welcomed members of the Yorkshire Playhouse to town to discuss our upcoming joint venture. Watch the calendars for our first evening of MELODRAMA! September 30 we bring an informal, boo-hiss-throw popcorn at the villian evening of entertainment to the San Carlo Room. This will be what we hope will become a frequent show. Also watch for our first anticipated group outting to a Doane College theater performance. Oct 5-7 is Boeing Boeing.
Finally, I toured and chatted it up with 2 great couples from the Davenport area. One of the couples has purchased 2 old buildings and it's their intention to create an atmosphere much like the PHouse / San Carlo Room. Building improvements have begun, and we'll chat more about what I've learned the hard way! We also welcomed a fun group to our 8-top table. They ventured over from Hickman, and while there were strong ties to Milligan, they chose to spend their evening with us. Oh, and I've gotta mention the funny guy who has an app for everything, including computing how much his BAC was. He entered the correct number of glasses (2) but miscalculated his weight (by about 120 lbs) and was amazed that he might just have to sit at PHouse for several hours!? Hee Hee once we figured it out, it was commical- he was well within his legal limit... it was 2 glasses over several hours accompanied by our fantastic stuffed portabello mushrooms with garlic mashed potatoes... good to be a responsible driver, better to enjoy the wine sensibly! Super meeting everyone and sharing a few laughs!
Enjoy this hot, humid, muggy, clammy Father's Day Sunday!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Rain, Rain, GO AWAY! We're soaked. Enough already. PHouse was a nice refuse for those who got caught out and about last night. Not much better than a delicious white pizza and a glass of Sindarella to ride out the storm! Tonight we'll welcome a private party to the back of PHouse, but we've still got room, so call and save yourself a seat. We're featuring our delicious stuffed portabello mushrooms as the dinner feature. Coupled with garlic mashed potatoes and served up on a piping hot cast iron skillet, it's tough to beat... and unbeatable when you add a glass of our new Temparia from Cuthills vineyards.
I want to sincerely thank EVERY ONE of you who voted for the Pour House in our pursuit of a small business loan. Chase Bank and Living Social have teamed (with FaceBook) to offer $250,000 grants to businesses. We needed to receive 250 votes to be considered... and we're at 275+ and counting. These funds would help us to expand our kitchen and seating, and also to upgrade the required fire code sprinkler system and install an elevator to the 2nd level. More seating, better kitchen, fire approved and benefitial to the Historical Society too, as it's their requirement to provide this prior to allowing events in the Opera House. With a simple modification and addition of a door in what is now a closet... POOF, PHouse and OHouse are connected. Elevator up! Check out our haunted, Historic Warren Opera House.
Last night was a total HIGH for members of the Society and PHouse as we welcomed one of the original owner families back to the building. The Samuelson clan was on hand to pump the player piano (I sang k-k-k-Katie- my grandpa Potter's favorite peppy song) and to enjoy PHouse food and wine. John performed in the OHouse, with his guitar... pleasing his grandfather we are certain. The Mary Mary was hosting a 2-table ladies bridge game, bringing players from Seward and Friend to the tables. Then, as if it wasn't exciting enough, we were joined by the leaders of the Doane Theater dept. They toured the building, chatted scenic design with Michael, and then committed not only to performances in the OHouse, but to include us in their required curriculum for theater development and community service. PHouse, OHouse and Doane working together to better the arts and entertainment of Saline County! I say CHEERS TO THAT! Watch the PHouse calendar, or your text messaging, as we'll be sponsoring a bus trip from PHouse (where we'll snack and sip) to Doane for a theatrical performance, then back to San Carlo for a night cap and patisserie. Who needs NYC... We've got Friend, NE!
Off on a grocery run. We'll hope to see you this weekend.
Cheers!
I want to sincerely thank EVERY ONE of you who voted for the Pour House in our pursuit of a small business loan. Chase Bank and Living Social have teamed (with FaceBook) to offer $250,000 grants to businesses. We needed to receive 250 votes to be considered... and we're at 275+ and counting. These funds would help us to expand our kitchen and seating, and also to upgrade the required fire code sprinkler system and install an elevator to the 2nd level. More seating, better kitchen, fire approved and benefitial to the Historical Society too, as it's their requirement to provide this prior to allowing events in the Opera House. With a simple modification and addition of a door in what is now a closet... POOF, PHouse and OHouse are connected. Elevator up! Check out our haunted, Historic Warren Opera House.
Last night was a total HIGH for members of the Society and PHouse as we welcomed one of the original owner families back to the building. The Samuelson clan was on hand to pump the player piano (I sang k-k-k-Katie- my grandpa Potter's favorite peppy song) and to enjoy PHouse food and wine. John performed in the OHouse, with his guitar... pleasing his grandfather we are certain. The Mary Mary was hosting a 2-table ladies bridge game, bringing players from Seward and Friend to the tables. Then, as if it wasn't exciting enough, we were joined by the leaders of the Doane Theater dept. They toured the building, chatted scenic design with Michael, and then committed not only to performances in the OHouse, but to include us in their required curriculum for theater development and community service. PHouse, OHouse and Doane working together to better the arts and entertainment of Saline County! I say CHEERS TO THAT! Watch the PHouse calendar, or your text messaging, as we'll be sponsoring a bus trip from PHouse (where we'll snack and sip) to Doane for a theatrical performance, then back to San Carlo for a night cap and patisserie. Who needs NYC... We've got Friend, NE!
Off on a grocery run. We'll hope to see you this weekend.
Cheers!
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