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ENTERTAINING

Great Games
Why book a group trip to Las Vegas or Atlantic City when
you can host your own casino night at home! Austin’s own
Casino Knights offers a myriad of casino-style gaming par-
ty packages for groups of all sizes that include tables and
dealers for blackjack, poker, craps, roulette and more. Extra
touches such as showgirls, slot machines and even a photo
booth can make the night a jackpot.
For folks who fancy themselves to be something of a
Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple, a murder mystery night is
in order. My Mystery Party sells whodunit party plans online
that have guests honing those sleuthing skills to unmask a
killer. A variety of themes and skill levels are available as
well as murder mystery plans suitable for kids and teens.
In addition to downloadable plans, My Mystery Party offers
complete packages that include a variety of props.

Visit casinoknightsinc.com to learn more about party services
from Casino Knights. Download plans or order party packages
from My Mystery Party at mymysteryparty.com.

Libation Lessons
There’s a lot to know about wine, and knowing the differ-
ence, for example, between pinot noir and merlot may not
help when browsing a store’s large selection of wines from
around world or looking at a restaurant’s extensive wine
list. Fortunately for folks who aren’t oenophiles, many wine
stewards, also called sommeliers, are happy to share their
wine expertise to help educate wannabe connoisseurs at
private gatherings. The Sommelier Company offers a range
of sommelier-led experiences, including food and wine
pairing dinners, wine-tasting parties and classes covering
a range of wine-related topics.
For those with more interest in rum or tequila than
Malbec, consider inviting friends over to learn how to make
cocktails. Drink Slingers sends a mixologist certified by the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to teach groups
of 5 to 20 guests how to muddle, stir and shake cocktails
selected in advance from its extensive list. Drink Slingers PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CASINO KNIGHTS AND BY JOAO SILAS
can even provide the bar, glasses and other necessary
barware, and the party host provides the alcohol.

Information about The Sommelier Company’s services is
available at sommeliercompany.com. Learn more about
Drink Slingers’ cocktail classes at drinkslingersatx.com/
cocktail-classes.

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