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In this issue:
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Salsa Briefs:
- Website notes
- New floor at An Tua Nua
- Puerto Rican Power and Los Gigantes del Vallentato Live, Apr. 23
- Vertigo Fridays, pictures, party continues!
- La Alianza party at Harvard Law, awesome party!  See mailbag for details
- "Salsa For Gringos" Lesson, Fridays and Sundays
- Harbor cruises coming up--book your group parties now!

SalsaBoston Events:
- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
- Latin Fridays at VERTIGO

This Week's Mailbag (8 items)


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Salsa Briefs
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I've been continuing to make long needed website improvements and updates.  Please send me your feedback as well as suggestions and requests on what you'd like to see on the site.  Thanks!  info@salsaboston.com  Also, if you're a Salsero and a writer and would like to contribute some experiences or report on the scene, let me know.


Also, if you haven't heard, the latest rumor from management is that a brand new dance floor will be installed at An Tua Nua the week of May 8, so stay tuned for confirmation of that!  In the meantime, join us tonight as usual, DJ Antonio Ortiz in da house!  www.salsaboston.com/antuanua


Have you been down to Vertigo?  If you're a Vincent's or similar fan, or you used to be a regular at Sophias on weekends, or you're simply looking for variety from the hardcore Salsa format, you'll love this party! Check out the Vertigo Pix from last week: 
   www.salsaboston.com/gallery
RSVP for Latin Fridays at Vertigo, $5 off the cover.  Bud promos ongoing, ask the reps if they'll buy you a drink.
   www.salsaboston.com/vertigo  info
   www.salsaboston.com/vertigo/rsvp.cgi  RSVP for $5 off!


Concert Alert: Puerto Rican Power and Los Gigantes del Vallentato Live, Sat. Apr. 23 at Club Lido (Wonderland).  Should be a happening concert!  Also, Lido has a great/huge dance floor (formerly Wonderland Ballroom).  Tickets $30 adv. by phone or internet:
   www.salsaboston.com/prpower


"Salsa for Gringos" Lesson resumes!  Two locations:
  -Fridays at Vertigo (Quincy Market/Downtown) 9-10pm www.salsaboston.com/vertigo
  -Sundays at Club Q (Fanueil Hall) 8:30-9:30p at Club Q  www.salsaboston.com/clubq If you have 2 left feet and have been frustrated, or simply haven't picked up this "salsa thing", come on out and we'll cure that for you!  Or if you have say a boyfriend who "can't dance", they usually have the best time.  Drag 'em in.  More about the lesson at:
   www.salsaboston.com/salsa4gringos


5th Annual Salsa Harbor Cruise Series!  Starts Sundays, mid-June.  Book your group reservations now!  Let your HR department know so they can plan a company outing. Season 5, every Sunday this summer starting mid-June.  We are currently scheduling corporate and group reservations, so let your people know.  Season tickets will go on sale in April.  www.salsaboston.com/cruise05  July 4th will be a cruise as well.  Call 617-513-9841 for info.


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SALSABOSTON EVENTS
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Salsa Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBoston
every Wednesday
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Have you checked out our new home yet?!!  It's a great space and it's getting even better

835 Beacon St., 1 block outbound from Kenmore Square, near Fenway Park
SalsaBoston: (617) 513-9841
An Tua Nua: (617) 262-2121 (for directions only)
More details and directions: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua

7:45pm: Casino Rueda Lessons with Jam'Nastics, all levels
8:45pm: Salsa with Johnny and Kelly, beginner and intermediate NOTE!!! Classes start 15 minutes earlier now because we have to close at 1am.

10pm-1am: Salsa Dance with DJ Hernan and DJ D. Martinez

$10 cover, $12 with lessons, 21+
Call 617-513-9841 for details about Salsa Night
For a discount coupon, visit the website.

An Tua Nua is a great contemporary Irish bar & grill on Beacon Street just outside of Kenmore Square (only about 3 blocks from Sophia's).  In the back they have a dance club about the same size as the upstairs at Sophia's, with a sizable dance floor that holds about 150 people, a bar, and plenty of lounge seating. 

Close to the green line (St. Mary's on the C train), plenty of street and lot parking.

Irish/America/Bar food available until 10pm.  I have eaten there, it is tasty and modestly priced.

Note: they have Karaoke with my man Kev MacDaddy in the front portion of the bar when you walk in, but don't let that scare you... Salsa is in the back room!  Full Bar.  Please check your coat.

More info and directions: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua


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Latin Fridays at Vertigo
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Boston Hottest new Friday Night Latin Scene!

with "DJ Guy" of Sophia's spinning the best of Latin music
- Salsa
- Merengue
- Bachata
- Reggaeton
- Latin House
- and more

126 State St. Downtown Boston
(adjacent to Quincy Market, 1 Block from the clock tower)

Two Levels:  Lounge and Dance Club

Hosted by SalsaBoston.com
Every Friday, 9pm-2am
21+, $10 cover
Dance Lesson at 8:30pm

MBTA Accessible
 - Aquarium or State on the Blue Line
 - State on the Orange Line
 - Govt. Center on the Green Line
PARKING: $9 Validated at 75 State St. Garage (entrance on Broad St.) Valet Available

www.salsaboston.com/vertigo
More info: 617-513-9841
En Espanol: 617-290-5917


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Havana Club Update
2) Live Salsa at La Cabana Apr. 29 (Providence)
3) Noche Latina class schedule
4) Friday, April 15, El Bembe with Salsa Night Band, Live
5) Mango Blue at Johnny D's April 30
6) La Alianza Party, Sat. April 23 with DJ Hernan
7) April on 2 classes
8) Salsa Cuban at Ryles, each 3rd Friday of month

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Dear Salseros,

We are gearing up for another great party this Friday Night and
hope you can join us! Last week, over 250 people partied Havana Club style and had a blast!

If you missed last week's party, you can see the photos online in
our new gallery! Also, check out the videos of the recent Jam'nastics
Ladies and Training Group performances at:    
http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com

It is my pleasure to announce that The Salsa Academy will be back with monthly Saturday sessions beginning, April 30th in Cambridge
(location TBA).

The spring Sunday KidsDay program will begin Sunday, May 1st at the Fountains area of JFK Park, Memorial Drive, Cambridge. There
will be a free merengue and salsa lesson for kids from 2-3pm, and a
free all ages community salsa dance from 3-5pm. Free pizza and chips will be available. (The kids lesson is designed for 8-12 year olds, but all kids are welcome.)

Also, Salsa y Control's Andres Giraldo now teaches the beginner
classes at Mambo Monday.  Andres is a tremendously talented,
patient instructor who has helped thousands of people find their
salsa groove. From now through the end of April, first time Mambo
Monday dancers will get in for free.

Salsa Tuesdays will resume in May, location TBA.

As always, we want to continually improve our events so if you have
a suggestion, please send me a note.  (The mini-burritos from Ana's
Taqueria were a hit last Friday so we'll double the dose this week.)

Finally, please send this blurb along to friends, groups, and relevant
lists, and share this great, big, fun night with other cool people!

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      This and every week - Havana Club's Friday Night Salsa
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Friday Night Salsa   
Greek Club, 2nd Floor Ballroom,
288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
Parking garage next door ($1/hr)
One block from Public Transport on Mass Ave

8:30-9:30 Beginner & Intermediate Rueda Lessons w/ MIT Rueda Group 9:30-10:30 Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lessons w/ Salsa y Control Salsa Dance Party: 10:30pm - 2am w/ DJs Cuban Jeff and D. Martinez
21+    (18+ with college ID)
$12 cover (includes lessons and dance party).  No partner required. Dress Code: from funky casual to simply elegant to smart casual

The Greek Club is a stunning venue with a spacious 5400 sq. ft.
wood dancefloor, raised performance stage, club lighting, excellent
sound system, and full cash bar. 


This week, we expect an excellent crowd of 250+ salseros - come
and enjoy Boston's new salsa hotspot!

Mambo Mondays is a relaxed, chill night for beginners to become
comfortable with the basics of rhythm, style, steps, connection, and
space control. From now through the end of April, first time Mambo
Monday dancers will get in for free.

Also, Salsa y Control's Andres Giraldo now teaches the beginner
classes at Mambo Monday.  Andres is a tremendously talented,
patient instructor who has helped thousands of people find their
salsa groove.

Mambo Mondays
Green Street Grill, 280 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
9:30-10:15pm: Beginner Salsa Lesson w/ Andres Giraldo
Salsa Dance Party: 10:00-1am  w/ DJ Jeff & DJ Sonerito
18+  (21 to drink alcohol);   $8 cover ($10 w/ lesson)

Sincerely,
Jeff

For more info, and to see videos and photos of Havana Club in action, visit: http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com

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LA CABANA NIGHTCLUB
                  141 Reservoir Avenue
                  Lincoln, Rhode Island
                    401-724-6622
                      presents:
                      "ESPADA" (Salsa)
On April 29th, Friday evening, at La Cabana Nightclub you will experience 'ESPADA"!! This exciting group comes to us from the Connecticut/New York area. They are frequent performers at the Foxwoods Casino and clubs in the South Florida area.  Join us for a great night of fun. It will begin with a Salsa dance lesson by Alan. There will be a dance contest, so  sign up with your partners immediately. The entrance will be $12.00 at the door, FOR THIS EVENING ONLY!
Lesson at 9:00 p.m
Contest at 11:30 p.m.
Dancing till 1:00 a.m.
TO MAKE THIS EVENING EVEN MORE SPECIAL ...CHANNEL 6 WILL BE FILMING THE ENTIRE EVENT!!!!! For more information: Jeanne Oki 401-941-8008
email: okisalsa@netzero.com

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"SALSA"
with Hedwige & Melissa
Regular Weekly Class Schedule

Tuesdays
Location:  Union St Restaurant - 107 R Union St,  Newton Centre, Ma  02459
                 http://www.unionst.com
Time:        6:45pm - 7:45pm  Beginner / Intermediate
                 8:00pm - 9:00pm - Advanced
                 9:00pm  Midnight  Salsa Tuesday's Dance Night
          
Fridays 
Location:    Studio 665 - 17 Campbell St Woburn, Ma 
                   http://www.studio665.com/directions.html
Time:          7:30pm - 8:30pm - Beginner / Advanced Beginner
                   8:30pm - 9:30pm - Intermediate / Advanced
                   9:30pm - 10:30pm - "Practice Session"

Sundays
Location:   Plaza Garibaldi - 1141 Revere Beach Pkwy, Revere, Ma 02151
Time:         6:30pm - 7:30pm - Beginner / Advanced Beginner
                  7:30pm - 8:30pm - Beginner / Intermediate
                  9:00pm -1am - "Salsa Mania Dance Night"
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Salsa Night Band, Live

Greetings friends and fans.  Just a reminder that we're going to be performing at "El Bembe", Jorge Hernandes Cultural Center at 85 West Newton St. off Tremant St. in Boston, this coming Friday April 15th.  Great ballroom floor and mixed and lively crowd.  Make plans and thank you for your support.  "See ya at the dance floor".
                                                                                                       Javier

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5)
Dear Friends of Mango Blue,
It's been a while!
I am very happy to announce that we will be playing in town again and it would be great if you could join us. I hope all is well with you and I'm looking forward to seeing you there. All the best, Alex Alvear

M A N G O   B L U E
afrolatinworldjazzfunkygroovesalad
Appearing at:
Johnny D's
17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville
www.johnnyds.com
When:
SATURDAY APRIL 30, 9:30 pm

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La Alianza of Harvard Law School’s Famous Seminannual
SALSA PARTY!!!!!!
Saturday, April 23
9pm – 1am

Harvard Law School
Pound Hall
1563 Mass Ave
Ropes-Gray Room

$5 cover (FREE with Harvard ID) 

Music by DJ Hernan, Delicious sangria and cold beer with valid ID,
and free salsa lessons during the first hour of the party!

Come shake your booty, or watch other people shake theirs!

If you have any questions, please contact alianza@law.harvard.edu, Damaris Diaz at ddiaz@law.harvard.edu, or Michele Murphy at michelemurphy@law.harvard.edu.

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April on 2 Schedule
Classes are on for this week as scheduled. 

Mondays at the VFW Post in Central Square
7-8 pm   Beginners and Advanced Beginners
8-9 pm   Ladies Styling for all levels
9-10 pm  Intermediate/Advanced Level

Tuesdays at the Dance Complex
8-9:30 pm  Mega Workshop for all Levels

Please log on to www.aprilon2.com for more information.

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¡SALSA CUBANA AT RYLES!
Every 3rd Friday of the month
Starting Friday, April 15th (For THIS night only, we will begin at 10pm.)

Admission is $10 and includes Cuban-style salsa class at 10pm Dancing all night with DJ

Enjoy an evening of the hottest salsa sounds direct from Cuba. Today's Cuban salsa (also
known as "timba") takes the roots of Cuban music like the son of the Buena Vista Social
Club and injects it with influences from hip-hop, reggae, and funk.

Los Van Van, Manolito y Su Trabuco, Paulito FG, Charanga Habanera, y más...this is music
made to make you dance! 

Rueda dancers are welcome...try your moves to the infectious rhythms of timba. There will
also be a Cuban-style salsa class at the beginning of the evening for those who want to
get things moving.

Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire St.
Union Square
Cambridge, MA
617-876-9330

Email Linda@timba.com for more information.