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  • The Alden Hotel
    Photo by Jordan Chan
  • Nick Massad (left) brings a wealth of experience to running the Alden.
    Photo by © Michelle Watson/CultureMapSNAP.com

  • Porch Swing is a spot for VCU fans
  • Designated hangouts: Christian's Tailgate is for Kentucky Wildcat fans
    Photo by Spencer Hutton
  • 360 Sports Lounge is for the Butler faithful
  • Sushi Raku aims for U Conn fans
    Photo by © Jill Hunter

  • Kana Kimura (violin), Stephanie Nussbaum (violin), Lorento Golofeev (viola) andShino Hayashi (cello) performing at the Galleria. This concert raised $2,000 forthe Japanese Red Cross.
  • Maiko Sasaki, a clarinet DMA student at the Shepherd School of Music, is usingher performance skills to help those affected by the tsunami of March 11.

  • The Alden
  • Lobby of the hotel
    Photo by Jordan Chan
  • The hotel's restaurant, *17

ch-ch-ch-changes

A shake-up at the Alden-Houston Hotel

  • The Alden
  • Lobby of the hotel
    Photo by Jordan Chan
  • The hotel's restaurant, *17

  • Sam Houston, namesake of our city and the Sam Bar
  • The new Sam Bar at the Alden Houston Hotel

  • Mandy Zuniga
  • Hugo's is a favorite spot to take family and friends.
    Photo by Paula Murphy
  • Memorial Park is a spot that make you feel like you're not in Houston.
  • Favorite hotel: The Alden
    Photo by Jordan Chan
  • Favorite 2 a.m. food: Whataburger
    Courtesy photo

  • Becca Cason Thrash and Gilles Hennessy
    Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
  • Cristina Girard and Kip Forbes
    Photo by Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio
  • Phoebe and Bobby Tudor, left, with Babara and George Bush at the Alexis deTocqueville Society dinner.
    Fulton Davenport: PWL Studio

  • Pierre Peters Cuvée de Réserve Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
    Photo courtesy of Pierre Peters
  • Bocelli Prosecco
    Photo courtesy of Bocelli Wines
  • Fratelli Berlucchi Rose
    Photo courtesy of Fratelli Berlucchi
  • Whether with Champagne or another sparkling wine, New Year's Eve calls for atoast.
    Toni Blay/Flickr