Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 1:37 PM
Subject: Salsa Update #151, Wasting away again in Mojitoville!


Hola Salseros!

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Over the years and especially more recently, I have been getting many nice
letters from Salseros out there about the site and the events that we've put
on.  Many thanks to all who write, your comments often make all this
worthwhile by themselves.  I'm going to post some of your comments,
anonymously of course, since we are a Salsa Community and your thanks
deserve to go to many others as well.  Also, I'm sure many people would also
like to read them.

>From a reader:

"I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for the Salsa Update. Great
information. It's nice to hear that now we have a Saturday night salsa club
(Ekco Lounge) in Boston. Everyone else calls themselves salsa clubs, but
when you arrive there, you primarily hear merengue/bachata.  Of course, I
have not visited the Ekco Club yet, but after seeing the level of dedication
that you put into salsa, I trust your judgement when it comes to salsa.
Thank You again.

"Nice salsa boat cruise last night(July 7, 2002). I had a real nice time. I
was hoping to see "Johnny and Kelly" perform, but I guess that was not part
of the plan.[they were out of town, sorry] Well just the same, it was a
great night. Can't wait till the next cruise on 7/21/02. I have told a few
of my friends about the salsa cruise and have given them a copy of the
schedule along w/the phone number to order the tickets. I have also been
telling my friends to log onto "salsaboston.com." The best salsa site by
far. Well Olaf, enough of the politicking. See you at the next salsa cruise
or at Sophia's. Take care."

Thanks!


Okay...  Was anyone NOT THERE last Wednesday?!  For the record, 359 Salseros
were at Sophia's, making it by far the biggest Salsa Party I've ever seen in
the tristate area[sic]!  There was great music and dancing going on as
always, but the Mojitos on the roofdeck were the tickets as people were
trying to beat the Havana style heat wave someone imported by accident
(really!  we told them we only wanted rum, sugar cane, mint, and limes, but
I guess they just threw that in as a bonus!)  Well, despite being a little
crowded at times and it was certainly *sweltering*, it was a heck of a
fiesta all around.  Tonight it happens all over again, with "Mojitoville" on
the roofdeck opening at 6:30, reduced price tapas until 8.

> .This afternoon...Sunny.  Highs near 80.  Northwest winds 15
> to 20 mph.
> .Tonight...Mostly clear.  Lows 55 to 60.  Northwest winds 10
> to 15 mph.

Looks like a fabulous evening and NO RED SOX GAME!  By the way, I found out
from the attendant that you can park for free at the LAZ lot behind the
Mobile Station, across the street from the Brooks Pharmacy when they aren't
there.  No towing.  (Please don't park at McDonalds! $100 and a cab ride to
Alston...)

Anyway...

Plenty more happened this weekend, such as the Salsa Picnic, Sundays on
Memorial Drive and Marc Anthony at Tweeter last Sat.  We also opened the
"Miami Club" down in Chinatown, which turned out to be a great night!  About
50 people made it out for the opening, check out the pictures at
http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub/!
The place is gorgeous, and the dancing is excellent!  It's a small club,
capacity about 100, but it looks like it's going to become the next Salsero
hotspot!  Don't miss it this Saturday, lessons with Johnny and Kelly at 9pm.

Lastly, the inaugural harbor cruise set sail last Sunday and was a great
time!  Check the photogallery online later today.
http://salsaboston.com/cruise  Join us for the next cruise on Sunday July
21.

Highlights this week:

- Sophia's Tonight!  Every Wed, http://salsaboston.com/sophias

- "Salsa for Gringos" class at Sophia's,8-9 Thur. $5  Check it out in the
Globe Calendar!
   http://salsaboston.com/salsa4gringos/

- 2nd Annual Salsa Competition, preliminary round at Ryles this Thursday!
    http://salsaboston.com/competition

- This Sat., JAM'NASTICS Salsa Social, Brazillian Cultural Center, Cambridge
  http://jamnastics.org, see details in the mailbag

- This Saturday (come after the social!)  "Miami Club!" at Ekco.  Discount
for JAM'NASTICS salsa social attendees.  http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub or
read on.

- 2nd Annual Salsa Competition, preliminary round at Choices this Sunday!
    http://salsaboston.com/competition

- This Sunday, HALF PRICE night at WEPA Salsa Sundays  (see details in the
mailbag)


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 SalsaBoston Events
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   Competition Dates:
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 2nd Annual New England Salsa Competition
    Sponsored by Supershag Productions (http://supershag.com)

 $2000 in Cash Prizes, plus more!

 Preliminary Rounds (audience vote, so come cheer for your friends!)
 Thur. July 11, Ryles
 Sunday, July 14, Choices
 Wed. July 17, Last Chance round at Sophia's

 We're still nailing down these dates too:
 TBA "El Caney", Lynn
 TBA Providence

 SemiFinals, Sat. July 20, Supershag Mega Dance Complex
 Finals, K of C Hall, Charlestown, Aug. 3

 Congrats to the 5 amateur couples and 2 pro couples who have advanced in
the preliminaries so far!
 Enter now and don't wait until the end.  Free cover charge for
preregistration.
 More at http://salsaboston.com/competition


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      SalsaBoston.com presents
   The "Miami Club" at Ekco Lounge
          Every Saturday
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"Boston's newest Salsa Hotspot!" with DJ D. Martinez
41 Essex St, Chinatown (look for "Hollywood KTV")
$15, $10 vip list. To join the vip list, send email to
miamiclub@salsaboston.com
1 Block from Chinatown Orange Line T, 2 Blocks from Boylston T  (T runs
until 2:30am)
Parking lot adjacent, $10 all night.
Salsa Lessons from 9-10 with Johnny and Kelly
Directions, info, and photos!  http://salsaboston.com/miamiclub
Plenty of local restaurants within 1 block open until 4am

Q: Why is it $15?
A: Salseros drink an average of about $4 worth of water on a night out.  On
a Saturday, that isn't going to do it.  A nightclub downtown needs to take
in about $20 per person between cover and drinks in order to be acceptably
profitable on a weekend.  Nightclubs are businesses afterall, so they need
to have profit. But think of it this way: around $20 for a full night of
excellent Salsa dancing at a beautiful club in a great location on a
Saturday is a pretty good deal.


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      SalsaBoston.com presents
      Salsa Night at Sophia's
         Every Wednesday
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"Boston's original all Salsa, 'by Salseros for Salseros' hotspot!"
1270 Boylston St., Boston (near Kenmore Sq. and Fenway Park)
Lessons with Johnny and Kelly at 9:15,
beginnner and intermediate, no partner necessary!
Salsa until 2am!  Featuring
    DJ Luis Arroyo
    DJ Antonio Ortiz
    DJ Nik
21+ Proper ID and Dress
$10 Cover, $2 extra for lesson
http://salsaboston.com/sophias


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   Salsa Harbor Cruises!
   *********************

 - Sail at 8:15 from Long Warf, Boston Harbor Cruises
 - 3 decks of dancing, 2 DJ's, Salsa and Latin Mix
 - Preparty at "The Landing" on the dock, with a Salsa lesson by Johnny and
Kelly, from 7-8
 - 8pm boarding, on the water to catch sunset!
 - Cruise until about 11 pm, in time to hit another club or early enough for
the early risers on Monday.

 $15 advance or 4/$55.  Order online or order in person: call 617-513-9841

 Details, discounts, and directions
 http://salsaboston.com/cruise

 Cruise Sails RAIN OR SHINE!

 Cruise are every other Sunday this summer, July 21, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1 &
8


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 SalsaBoston T-Shirts are in!
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T-shirts are going fast!  Thanks to all who have made purchases!

Just in time for the spring weather, SalsaBoston.com T-shirts are in, and
they look great!  Check them out at http://salsaboston.com/shirt  For a
limited time pick up 2 or more for $17.50 each, $2.50 off the $20 price.
Show off your SalsaBoston colors wherever you dance this summer!  Also, why
not pick up some extra's to trade or give as gifts?

Anyway, 2 styles, regular T's and Girly-T's, standard sizes, 100% cotton.
These are high quality shirts.  Proceeds help support salsaboston.com.  You
can even order online!


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             Sponsor News
  (please patronize the establishments
   that help bring you SalsaBoston.com)
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TEMPORADA LATINA @ RYLES
Salsa & Merengue Dancing - Thursdays in Cambridge
Friendly environment for beginners,
Quality dance space for more experienced salsa enthusiasts,
Nonsmoking, 21+

Dance Lessons with Dance Caliente
Intermediate Salsa: 8:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Beginner Salsa: 9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St.,
Inman Square, Cambridge, (617) 876-9330
Dancing: 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
Admission: $12 before 10:00 pm; $8 after 10:00 pm

Presented by: Suzanne Steele, Assorted Affairs, (508) 224-5120

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SuperShag Mega Dance Complex
406 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
781-894-7424 (SHAG)
http://www.supershag.com

Salsa Night 1st Thursday and 3rd Sat. each month!
Sat. July 20, Don't miss the Semi-finals of the SalsaBoston New England
Salsa Competition!

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Salsa Socials with April
2nd and 4th Sunday each month with DJ Nik
Cambridge VFW
Classes prior
www.aprilon2.com

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SALSA NIGHT PARTY with ASIAN taste
Every 1st & 3rd Sunday
8:30pm - Midnight, $5
Drinks & Food available (sorry it is not free)
All Asia Cuisine & Bar, 332 Massachusetts Av, Central Sq, Cambridge
www.hipsonfire.com

Special Note: Friday June 21, Pimienta Negra is back!  Details TBA

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JAM'NASTICS' Sunday Salsa Lessons with Ana & Andres at Johnny D's:
 "If you would like to get your dancing feet in gear on the weekend,
  JAM'NASTICS teachers Ana and Andres are teaching every Sunday night at
  Johnny D's in Somerville.  Salsa class from 9 to 10 p.m., followed by
  dancing to a live band!  More information at
  http://salsaboston.com/clubguide/sunday.html

Also

Jam'Nastics and SalsaBoston.com bring you

Salsa Saturday
2nd Saturday each month at the Brazillian Cultural Center, Cambridge
Stay tuned for June details.
www.jamnastics.org



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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Half Price WEPA SALSA SUNDAY this week
2) JAM'NASTICS Salsa Social this Sat.
3) "Coro" (freestyle) at Galaxia July 26
4) Classes at Choices with Hedwidge, Sundays
5) Integrated awareness workshops with Mark Fourman
6) Pabon at MFA August 14
7) Salsa Lessons at Karoun, Thursdays
8) Latin Music Festival in Providence, Frankie Negron, Marvin Santiago, Los
hermanos Rosario, Tulile, Mala Fe, Yoskar Sanrante, Don Chezina and Tempo


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1) HOLA SALSEROS de Corazon!!!!

Join us THIS WEEKEND at WEPA SALSA SUNDAY on JULY 14th!!!

SPECIALS: Newcomers are all $5!!!! that's half price!
And, oldtimers who bring newcomers also get the half price special!!

WE HAVE AIRCONDITIONING! Come into the cool for some hot NY style
salsa!!

8-9pm NEW YORK STYLE "on 2" Salsa class
       for ALL LEVELS with APRIL of New York's
       Eddie Torres Dance Company

9-12pm SALSA DANCE PARTY with DJ NIK!

***the very best music for DANCERS!!!!
SALSA CLASICA, SALSA DE HOY, MAMBO, and CHA CHA.

AT the VFW Post 299, 288 Green St. in Central Square
One block from the T, public parking on same block.

$10 for 8pm class and party...
$5 special for all newcomers and friends who bring newcommers!!

SUNDAY SPECIAL:
7-8pm Men's and Ladies' STYLING WORKSHOP
      EVERY 2nd and 4th Sunday, before our
      bi-monthly Salsa socials.

Styling class is $15, or pay ONLY $20 FOR THE WHOLE NIGHT! (7pm class +
8pm class + Dance Party).

Mark your calendars--WEPA SALSA SUNDAYS are every 2nd and 4th Sunday!

For more info contact APRIL at 617-388-0925
or aprilon2@aol.com, or visit AprilOn2.com

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2)
JAM'NASTICS Social is coming right up!

Monthly Salsa Social on Saturday, July 13th
@ The Brazilian Cultural Center
310 Webster St., Cambridge, MA

This is an event created by Salseros for Salseros

Come, join our circle of friends and dance non-stop from 9:00 - 1:00
a.m. in a FUN, relaxed atmosphere.  Dancers of ALL levels encouraged to
come.  Enjoy the positive vibe that fills this beautiful, open dance
space that is completely different from the typical, cramped nightclub.
The DJ will play the best Salsa and Cha Cha Cha on the main floor, while
downstairs in The Hip Hop Lounge, you can enjoy Hip Hop, Reggae and R&B.
 A cash bar and free snacks are also available.

Salsa or Cha-Cha-Cha lesson at 8:30 pm.
Choose your level (beginner through advanced) and style (on 1 or on 2).
$10 (includes both floors and the dance lesson!)
21+, ID required

For more info call 617-354-5780 or visit www.jamnastics.org

Proceeds will benefit scholarships & programs for youth.

For more information about jam'nastics, go to www.jamnastics.org, or call us
at the office: 617-354-5780.  To subscribe to this list, go to
http://www.topica.com/lists/jamnastics_latin.  You can also join our list
via email by sending a BLANK email to
jamnastics_latin-subscribe@topica.com.  For a full look at the Latin music
and dance scene in Boston, with club listings, try
http://www.salsaboston.com/

[Note: $5 discount at "Miami Club" afterwords for Salsa Social attendees]

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3)
THE GALAXIA NIGHTCLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS FREESTYLE RECORDING ARTIST CORO
PERFORMING LIVE ON FRIDAY JULY 26,2002. CORO WILL BE PERFORMING ALL HIS
BIGGEST HITS IN THIS HIGH ENERGY SHOW.IN JUNE ALONE THE GALAXIA PRESENTED
SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN FREESTYLE AND DANCE MUSIC WITH SUCH BIG NAMES
AS LISETTE MELENDEZ AND GIOIA (FORMER LEAD SINGER OF EXPOSE). THE SHOW WILL
BE HOT!!!!!!! THE GALAXIA NIGHTCLUB IS LOCATED AT 9 APPLETON ST. IN
LAWRENCE'S DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT. FOR MORE INFO CALL 978-966-0000.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GALAXIA BOX OFFICE AND AT SAJOMA MUSIC STORE
386 BROADWAY ST. LAWRENCE.
SEE YOU AT THE SHOW.

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4)
Submitter:
Hedwidge Louis

Email:
nochelatina2002@yahoo.com

Info:
 Latin Dance Lessons!!
Each class teaches you Salsa and Cha-Cha in one hour!!Classes brought to you
by Noche Latina. Located at Club Choices, 381 Somerville Ave in Somerville,
every Sunday night.
Beginners Class-6:00pm
Intermediate Class-7:00pm
Advanced Class-8:00pm

Group rates are $12.00 per class or $55.00 per session (five classes).
Private and Semi-Private classes are also available.
Call for more information (617)391-3605 or E-mail us at
nochelatina2002@yahoo.com.

Instructors: Hedwidge Louis and Elaine Valcourt
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5)  (From Mark Fourman)
I’m writing to invite you to two Integrated Awareness workshops coming up in
Lexington, MA in the next couple of weeks.

Relationships: Creating What You Want
Saturday July 20

I expect that there will be plenty of space in this workshop. However, if
you would like to attend, I would appreciate your registering early as it
helps me reduce my anxiety about how many people will be coming to the
workshop!

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t
Transforming Self-Sabotage to Success
Sunday July 28

A couple of people have expressed interest in this topic, so I have added it
into my calendar at short notice. Please note that I will only deliver this
workshop if I get a minimum of five attendees (which is enough to cover the
rental cost of the workshop space), so please let me know if you would like
to attend.


Relationships: Creating What You Want

Saturday July 20, 11 am to 6 PM. Lexington, MA

We all have some consistent patterns of behaviors and feelings in intimate
relationships. Some of these patterns delight us, while others are the
source of dissatisfaction.

Although we may wish it were different, we actually create our models for
adult intimate relationships when we are quite young. By defining our
relationship with our parent of the opposite gender, and by experiencing and
embodying the patterns of relationship between our parents (and other care
givers), we create a model which makes sense to a toddler, but the
implications of which may not serve us well as adults.

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to discover and explore the
foundations of your own patterns of relationships, and begin to unravel the
grip of your less satisfying patterns. Whether you are in a committed
relationship, dating, or single and wishing you were dating you will have
the opportunity to create a new space for inviting and creating the type of
intimate relationship you want.

To register, please click on the link below or call me at (617) 319 3820.
http://www.mfourman.com

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

Transforming Self-Sabotage to Success
Sunday July 28, Noon to 7 PM. Lexington, MA

Our persistent patterns of behavior form our experience of life and
ultimately our sense of self. Most of our patterns serve us well, and do not
get much of our attention. Our most frustrating patterns are those where we
want one thing and yet keep doing things that sabotage what we believe to be
success.

These patterns of self-sabotage are caused by internal conflicts between
what we consciously believe we want and other, conflicting intentions that
we do not acknowledge to ourselves or others.

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to explore, through movement
and touch, an internal conflict that limits your sense of satisfaction. You
will have the opportunity to create new choices which integrate your
previously conflicting intentions into new behaviors that lead to an
enhanced sense of self and greater satisfaction

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6)
I am Therese LaGamma, Concert Coordinator at the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston.
I wanted to let you know about an upcoming concert we're doing with Edwin
Pabon & Orchestra.
The performance is scheduled to take place in one of the Museum's Courtyard
and is part of our summer music series. The date is August 14 at 7:30pm.
Edwin asked me to contact you with regards to making sure folks know about
the show. I've also emailed your website with the details along with ticket
information. Let me know if there is any other information you might be
needing. I appreciate any help you can give  us in spreading the word.

Sincerely,

Therese LaGamma
Concert Coordinator
Museum Learning & Public Programs
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Email: tlagamma@mfa.org

Info:

Edwin Pabon & Orchestra
Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30pm
Elaine and Jerome Concerts in the Courtyard at the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston

This phenomenal twelve-piece ensemble founded 12 years ago, has since been a
hit throughout the New England Latin club scene. Led by legendary
singer-dancer Edwin Pabon, his Orchestra has been playing salsa, merengue,
cha-cha and boleros since long before the current Latin craze. Edwin's
musical career has brought him together with some of the best artists on the
Latin scene. Among them are notably: Tito Puente, Eddie Palmerie, Mongo
Santa Maria, Giovani Hidalgo, Tito Gomez, Carlos Santana, and Ray Barreto.

TICKETS: $24 GENERAL ADMISSION, $20 MEMBERS, STUDENTS, SENIORS, $12 CHILDREN

CALL: 617-369-3770 OR 617-369-3306 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER TICKETS.


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7)
GET FIT!  LOSE WEIGHT!...FEEL GREAT!

Be cool this summer ~ LEARN SALSA!

Enjoy the health and fitness benefits of Latin Dancing
....taught by Vera

Beginning July llth - New 6 week course in Salsa (Merengue & Cha Cha)

7:45-8:45pm - Level l - Beginner
8:45-9:45pm - Level 2 - Intermediate/Advanced

6 lessons - $50   Regularly $l0 per class
3 lessons - $25

at the KAROUN
839 Washington Street (corner Walnut)
Newtonville

For more information:
Contact Vera@Dance2latin.com

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8)
Submitter:
Francisco Colon

Email:
Paco494@aol.com

Info:
Concert titled "Abriendo Puertas" Sunday, July 21, 2002, starting at 2:00 pm
at the Dunkin Donuts Center Providence Rhode Island we will have the first
latin music concert ever at the Dunkin Donuts Center. 8 big name bands and a
comedy act. The acts are diverse covering Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and
raggae. The acts are Frankie Negron, Marvin Santiago, Los hermanos Rosario,
Tulile, Mala Fe, Yoskar Sanrante, Don Chezina and Tempo. Also the comedy
acts of Metamorphosis. In addition Terri Fuentes, host of Pachanga Latina
will be present and co-host. Tickets are now on sale through ticketmaster at
(401) 331-2211 or (617) 931-2200. Tickets also available through Dunkin
Donuts Center Box Office 7 days a week from 12 pm to 6 pm.





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