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From: Olaf Bleck [bleck@salsaboston.com] Sent: Friday,
May 06, 2005 12:51 PM Subject: #254: SalsaBoston chat room now open,
plus cinco de mayo
Hola Salseros! Formatting messed
up? Read this on the web at http://salsaboston.com/archive
Subscribe: visit http://salsaboston.com/list/subscribe.cgi
Been
wondering about this whole Cinco de Mayo thing? Here's the scoop: On
May 5, 1862, the Mexicans defeated Napoleon's French Army's invasion of Mexico
City, effectively ending any French expansionist activities in the America's
including support of the Confederate Army in the Civil War. On that day the
Mexicans changed history forever. This week was the SECOND EVER 05-05-05, and
thus you have witnessed an event that only happens every 100 years. Did
you miss it?! Well, come on out to our continued celebration at Vertigo
tonight. www.salsaboston.com/vertigo.
Also, I just recently
installed a chatroom on the website, so you can now chat 24-7 with any online
salseros. Link in from the home page, or just surf to
www.salsaboston.com/chat. Note: It uses java, which your browser may ask
you to install.
Friday, May 20, DJ Hernan presents the "Salsa Gala" at
the beautiful Springstep dance center (Medford Square), featuring the "Boston
Latin Band". See mailbag for details. Springstep is of course
the site of this year's 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress (TM), coming at you
this September. Tickets on sale now at
www.salsaboston.com/store
Planning meetings are happening now for the 5th
Annual Boston Salsa Congress (TM), Sept 16-18 at Springstep. We meet every
Monday at Green Street Grille, between 9pm and 1am, depending on people's
scehedule. Usually 10pm-11:30. Just show up, or let us know you're
coming. We need volunteers in all kinds of areas.
Lastly, start
making your plans for the LA Congress! End of May... latest update
in the mailbag.
See you tonight at Vertigo!
*************** In
this issue: *************** Salsa Briefs: - Vertigo Fridays, pictures,
party continues! - "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
************ Salsa
Briefs ************
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!
"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.
****************** SALSABOSTON
EVENTS ******************
******************************************* Salsa
Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBoston every
Wednesday *******************************************
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
************************ Latin
Fridays at Vertigo ************************ 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 "Salsa for Gringos" Dance Lesson at 9:00pm
MBTA
Accessible - Aquarium or State on the Blue Line - State on the
Orange Line - Govt. Center on the Green Line PARKING: $10 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
**************************** This
Week's Mailbag ****************************
1) Havana Club
Update 2) Salsa night in Brockton, Sundays 3) Gala Salsa! Party at
Springstep with Boston Latin Band, May 20 4) 'ESPADA ORCHESTRA in
Providence Friday at La
Cabana
******************************************************************* 1)
Dear
Friends,
Another week; another great night of salsa dancing. Last Friday
over 300 people partied it up Havana Club style, and this week a
special performance by Jam'nastics will be a treat that you won't want to
miss.
And it is my pleasure to announce... Havana Night: Thursdays at
Mantra! Mantra, the most gorgeous room in Boston, will be our playground for a
unique upscale, international cocktail party with authentic Latin music and
dancers. Opens May 19th! Details below!
Friday Night
Salsa *****May 6th, 2005***** 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
******Special Performance by Jam'nastics' Dance
Company******
-- Havana Night: Thursdays at Mantra (Opens May
19th)
It is my pleasure to announce... Havana Night: Thursdays at
Mantra!
Mantra, the most gorgeous room in Boston, will be our playground
for a unique upscale, international cocktail party with authentic Latin
music and dancers.
Mantra, located at 52 Temple Place in Boston, has a
beautiful split level space - even larger than the Greek Club - with marble
floors and walls, a soaring 30-foot high ceiling, plush sofas and lounge
areas, club lighting, a state-of-the-art sound system, capacity for 300
(increases to 500 in June) and a lavish full bar serving both creative and
classic cocktails.
>From 11pm-2am every Thursday, DJ D. Martinez will
be the resident DJ spinning music for our Latin Lounge: a mix of Latin and
Latin House. Weekly guest DJs will layer in Brazilian (and perhaps other)
beats. Special live performances will spice things up. And Havana
Club's Salsa, Latin and Samba Dancers will keep the party
jumping.
Please note: This is not a salsa dance party, and there will be
no lesson. The goal here is to satisfy the request of Mantra, who have asked
me to create a night that sets a new standard for a cool, classy Latin club
night.
I am excited about this opportunity. As recently as several
months ago, Mantra had Boston's biggest, hottest Thursday night dance
party!
So... everybody: Mark your calendar, tell your night clubbing
friends, forward these emails, let's get this party started right on the 19th,
and let's do it for a good, long time.
Havana Night: Thursdays at
Mantra (Opens May 19th) 52 Temple Place, Boston One block from Park Street
on the Red Line, in between Tremont and Washington 11pm-2am. 21+. $15.
Fashionable Dress (no ripped jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, ball caps,
sportswear, etc.)
http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com/Havana_Night_Thursdays.shtml
--
Mambo Mondays rock Mambo Mondays is a relaxed, chill night for salsa
beginners to become comfortable with the basics of rhythm, style, steps,
connection, and space control.
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)
As always, we want to continually improve our events so if you
have a suggestion, please send me a note.
Finally, please
send this email along to friends, groups, and relevant lists, and share this
great, big, fun night with other cool
people!
Sincerely, Jeff
For more info, and to see videos and
photos of Havana Club in action, visit: http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com
******************************************************************* 2) Every
Sunday Night
Salsa Picante con Ritmo Latino Joe Angelo's 11
Crescent Street Brockton, MA 21+ ($7.00 gent/$5.00 ladies) Salsa
Classes 8:30 - 9:30 with Charlene Dancing 'till
1a.m.
******************************************************************* 3) What
a way to start the SUMMER !!
Latin Fiesta with Hector Cuevas and The
Boston Latin Band FRIDAY May 20th at SpringStep
DJ hernan in association
with Moises Salazar present and Elegant and Fun Evening with Boston's Hottest
Band. Hector Cuevas and the Boston Latin Band.
You have seen them at
last year's congress and they were terrific. We do not have many options for
Live Salsa music in Boston and this is and event that you should not
miss.
This Elegant evening will be held at the SpringStep Ballroom in
Medford. Sooooo... Mark this Date Friday May 20th 9-2a
Dress to
impress.
21+ to drink, 18+ to dance.
DJ Hernan will keep the night
going to the music you like.
Hernan Choque
Tickets at
www.salsaboston.com/store
******************************************************************* 4) TONIGHT
IS THE
NIGHT!!!!!
'ESPADA
ORCHESTRA
featuring
MARCO
OCASSIO
AT
LA CABANA
NIGHTCLUB
141 RESERVOIR AVENUE,
LINCOLN,R.I.
7 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE
Take rt.95 to
exit 25, Smithfield Avenue Exit, at end of exit (Chelos Restaurant
will be on the left) take a right..stay right on Smithfield Avenue (cemetary
will be on your right)Go through 2 sets of lights..1st set is Mineral Spring
Avenue and the 2nd is Weeden Street(CVS on right) pull in parking lot at CVS,
and La Cabana is in the rear...USE THE SIDE DOOR TO THE CLUB...
DOWNSTAIRS!!
THIS FRIDAY..MAY
6TH
'ORCHESTRA
ESPADA'
DO NOT MISS THIS SPECTACULAR GROUP!!!!!
1. Dance lesson with Alan at
9:00-9:30 pm 2. Great music by DJ GATO, between sets 3. Salsa contest at
11:30 pm 4. DANCING TILL 1;00AM TO ORCHESTRA ESPADA 5. Entire evening will
be covered by CHANNEL 6, ABC-TV 6. Total cost of the evening....$12.00 at the
door Please come and enjoy the evening with us.
Jeannie
Oki Strictly Salsa Productions
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