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From: Olaf Bleck [bleck@salsaboston.com] Sent: Tuesday,
May 17, 2005 11:53 AM Subject: #256: Salsa Gala at Springstep this
Friday, Plus Mantra opens Thur.
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Once
again, lots to talk about!
*************** In this
issue: *************** Top Stories: - TOP PICK this week: on Friday, DJ
Hernan presents the "Salsa Gala" at Springstep - This Thursday, Havana Night
opens at Mantra - An Tua Nua update: NEW DANCE FLOOR being installed next
week! Huge party June 8. - Harbor Cruise Tickets now on sale (Every
Sunday Evening, June 19 - Sept. 11)
Salsa Briefs: - misc notes,
website, Vertigo - "Salsa For Gringos" Lesson, Fridays and
Sundays
SalsaBoston Events: - Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua
Nua - Latin Fridays at VERTIGO (guest DJ this week)
This Week's
Mailbag
SALSA GALA ---------- This Friday, May 20, DJ Hernan
presents the "Salsa Gala," a special night of Salsa at the beautiful Springstep
dance center (Medford Square), featuring "Hector Cuervas and the Boston Latin
Band". Springstep is of course the site of this year's 5th Annual Boston
Salsa Congress (TM), coming at you this September. Gala tickets on sale
now at www.salsaboston.com/store, only $10 advance, $15 at the door. This
Elegant evening will be held at the SpringStep Ballroom in Medford.
Friday, May 20th 9pm-2am - Dress to impress. - 21+ to drink, 18+ to
dance. - DJ Hernan will keep the night going to the music you like. More
details: http://bostonsalsero.com/
Havana
Night at Mantra opens this
Thursday ------------------------------------------ Mantra, the most
gorgeous room in Boston, will be the playground for a unique upscale,
international cocktail and dance party with authentic Latin music and dance
performances. Please note: This is not a salsa dance party, and there will
be no lesson. 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.) DJ D. Martinez will be the resident DJ spinning music for our Latin
Lounge: a mix of Latin and Latin House. Special live music and dance
performances will spice things up. And Havana Club's Salsa, Latin and Samba
Carnaval Dancers will keep the party jumping.
NEW DANCE FLOOR finally
coming at An Tua Nua -------------------------------------------- Yes, you
heard right, it's finally happening. Salsa Wednesdays at An Tua Nua will
be open this week, but next week we will be closed for renovations (unless they
finish ahead of schedule, stay tuned). The club owners are putting in a
brand new dance floor *for us*, because they really like the Salsa scene and
want to keep it there for the long haul. We will also be renovating and
redecorating the room, and adding some more cool lighting. So,
we will tentatively be closed on May 25 (next week), and open again June
1. On June 8, we will be throwing a GRAND REOPENING BASH to welcome
everyone back! We have some special entertainment lined up for that, but
let us know if you would like to perform or otherwise. In the meantime,
see you tomorrow! www.salsaboston.com/antuanua 7pm FREE Casino Rueda
practice 8pm Casino Rueda Lesson 9pm Salsa Lesson with Johnny and Kelly 10pm-1am
SALSA! All ages until 10pm
Cruise Tickets go on sale! Book your
corporate and group parties
now --------------------------------------------------------------------- CRUISES
begin June 19! Ticket prices are set! $15 advance, $17 the week of
(the Monday before), and $22 at the dock. Lessons are $2 still. The
price of fuel has gone way up so we have to pay more for the ship this year,
sorry. But the party is fantastic! Also, new this year we have a
five-cruise discount pass for $60, good on any 5 cruises except July 4
(non-transferrable). The buffet will be $10 as always, and the afterparty
is free. Call for group rates for parties of 10 or more.
617-513-9841 www.salsaboston.com/cruise
Misc
notes: ----------- I just recently installed a chatroom on the website, so
you can now chat 24-7 with other 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. It's been quiet so far, but if you
log in, just leave your browser open and we'll get a nice chat community
going. Multiple chat rooms with different topics are set
up.
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 and we have some select paid positions if
you need some part time work.
Have you been to Latin Fridays at
Vertigo? We'd love to have your thoughts, so send us a note at
www.salsaboston.com/submit.html, or you can write a club review. The party
has been great each week for over 2 months now, please join us! $5
cover with RSVP. www.salsaboston.com/vertigo
"Salsa for
Gringos" Lesson resumes! -----------------------------------
-Fridays at Vertigo (Quincy Market/Downtown) 9-10pm www.salsaboston.com/vertigo
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
****************** 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) 2 Concerts from Musicamador at Regattabar 3) Sat. May 20, Hector
Cuevas/Boston Latin Band with DJ Hernan at Springstep, Salsa Gala! 4) Casino
Rueda
Calendar
******************************************************************* 1) Dear
Friends,
At the end of a long week, Friday Night Salsa is just
the tonic to rejuvenate the spirit and kickstart the weekend. This week at
Friday Night Salsa... local legends Salsa y Control will deliver one of their
inspired performances! Pictures from last week's party can be seen
online.
And get ready for... Havana Night: Thursdays at
Mantra! Mantra, the most gorgeous room in Boston, will be our playground
for a unique upscale, international cocktail and dance party with authentic
Latin music and dance performances. Opens May 19th! Details below!
I'm
glad that so many people are excited about the Mantra night. And to address a
couple of concerns: RSVP (to me, via email, asap) to make sure that you won't
get stuck in line. there will be Valet Parking available
*** 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/ DJ 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
*** Mambo Mondays Green
Street Grill, 280 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge 9:30-10:15pm:
Beginner Salsa Lesson w/ Andres Giraldo Salsa Dance Party: 10:15-1am w/
DJ Jeff & DJ Sonerito 18+ (21 to drink alcohol); $8
cover ($10 w/ lesson)
*** 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.)
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 and dance party with authentic Latin music and
dance performances.
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. Special live music and dance
performances will spice things up. And Havana Club's Salsa, Latin and
Samba Carnaval 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 dance 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 latin dance party started right on the 19th, and
let's do it for a good, long time.
More info at http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com
******************************************************************* 2) Aquiles
Báez Quartet Tuesday, May 24th, 7:30 p.m., $12 Regattabar Latin Beat
Tuesdays, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 For tickets, call
617-395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com
Teresa Inês
Group Tuesday, May 31st, 7:30 p.m., $12 Regattabar Latin Beat Tuesdays, 1
Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 For tickets, call 617-395-7757 or
visit
www.regattabarjazz.com
MusicAmador
******************************************************************* 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. Beer and Wine
available.
DJ Hernan will keep the night going to the music you
like.
Hernan Choque
Tickets at
www.salsaboston.com/store
******************************************************************* 4)
Here’s a summary of the weekly events:
MONDAYS = a FREE Beginning RUEDA
practica, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at MIT’s Sidney-Pacific residence Hall, 70 Pacific
Street, Cambridge >Reply to this email to get on the MONDAY Guest List
= >jbarrett@nmhschool.org
TUESDAYS = a FREE Intermediate RUEDA
practica, 7:30 to 9 p.m. MIT’s Sidney-Pacific residence Hall, 70 Pacific Street,
Cambridge Reply to this email to get on the TUESDAY Guest List =
jbarrett@nmhschool.org
WEDNESDAYS = a FREE Beginner RUEDA practica, 7 to
7:45 p.m. An Tua Nua's Restaurant 835 Beacon St., 1 block outbound from
Kenmore Square, near Fenway Park then, at 7:45pm: Casino Rueda Lessons with
Jam'Nastics and at 8:45pm: “on 1” Salsa lessons with Johnny and Kelly (the
formal lessons and later dancing = $12) details and directions:
www.salsaboston.com/antuanua
THIS THURSDAY, May 12 = a RUEDA
PARTY, 7 to 10 p.m. at the VFW, 299 Green Street (Central
Square) Cambridge. We’ll have 3 hours of beginning and intermediate RUEDA
circles (de Bachata and de Casino / Salsa) and refreshments for just $2
contribution: Come when you can, leave when you must. Learn the basics,
clarify new moves, have fun, make new friends. Note: Hips on Fire classes
resume next Thursday, May 19: Rueda de Bachata from 7 to 8:30, Salsa from
8:30 to 10
FRIDAYS = Rueda lessons (3 levels) from 8:30 -9:30
p.m. Learn RUEDA de Casino Salsa at Jeff’s party at the Greek Club 280 Green
Street (Central Square) Cambridge. Then ‘on 1” Salsa lesson and dancing =
$12 For more information:
www.havanaclubsalsa.com
-Jose
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