So Material Girl at Alden-Houston

The Material Girl who rocked the Astrodome in Houston 18 years ago is back for a Sticky and Sweet tour that includes a Nov. 16 stop at Minute Maid Park. And the Alden-Houston, one of downtown Houston's finest boutique hotels 4 blocks from Minute Maid Park, is offering a 'so material girl' weekend package to help you party (not like a virgin...)

Package includes 2 night deluxe accomodations from Nov 15-16, a Madonna welcome amenity, 3 course dinner for two on Saturday with wine pairings at the hotel's swanky restaurant *17, admission for 2 to Alden's "Sticky and Sweet" pre-concert party on the Veranda with music, videos, and a look-a-like contest, transportation to and from Concert, and overnight valet parking for both evenings. Prices from $619. More details here.

The Alden is a 5 star luxury hotel with 97 deluxe rooms, including 9 luxury suites, all equipped with flat screen televisions, complimentary high-speed internet access, herman-miller ergonomic chairs, dvd and cd/stereo players, in-room safe, mini-bar, feather pillows and premium 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, plush terry bathrobes and towels in granite-walled bathrooms with glass enclosed showers and bathtubs big enough for 2 people, complimentary morning newspaper of your choice, 24-hour room service and fitness center.

The Alden also boasts of one of Houston's finest restaurants in *17, and a hip and happening lounge named a+.

Info: 1117 Prairie Street Houston TX 77002; (832) 200-8800; www.aldenhotels.com/