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!