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Well, it finally happened!  There's a new floor, yes, brand new from scratch, at An Tua Nua.  I'm told many salseros have been staying in Wednesdays because of the old floor, and frankly I can't blame them, but that problem is solved and I want to welcome everyone back!  This week we'll break it in, and next week is our official grand reopening party to welcome everyone back, and we will be featuring a whole host of new and special stuff for you.  Looking forward to seeing you all again!  www.salsaboston.com/antuanua

Also, a big congrats to all the Bostonians who performed in LA!  Looking good!  We're gearing up for the 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress(TM) Sept. 16-18 at Springstep, promising even more fun than last year.  I spoke to many of our invitees, and they are all supremely excited.  Event passes go on sale next week, when the website goes up.  Stay tuned. www.salsaboston.com/congress

All you Latin night lovers out there, if you haven't been to Vertigo lately, it's been a sellout crowd!  Come early, don't forget your discount pass from the website.  Plus, if you have friends that can't dance, bring them to the Salsa for Gringos lesson, now at 9:30pm! www.salsaboston.com/vertigo

Finally, many of you in the last few weeks got invitation passes to the Maxim Magazine Bud Light "Infocate" party this Friday at Felt.  I still have a couple passes if you want to go, or if you have a pass and can't go, let me know.  The website also says you can RSVP at events@feltclubboston.com, but I can't promise anything.  See you there.


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In this issue:
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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)
- Harbor Cruise Tickets now on sale (Every Sunday Evening, June 19 - Sept. 11)

This Week's Mailbag



Misc notes:
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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.

"Salsa for Gringos" Lesson resumes! 
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  -Fridays at Vertigo (Quincy Market/Downtown) 9:30-10:30pm 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


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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
"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

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Boston Harbor Salsa Cruises
Cruise Tickets on sale now!  Book your corporate and group parties now
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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


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 This Week's Mailbag
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1) Havana Club Update

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Dear Friends,

Havana Night: Thursdays at Mantra is great fun! For the second
week in a row, over 200 people partied Havana Club style and
enjoyed a cool, classy evening of Latin music and dancing.  And
because the rain precluded everyone from checking out Mantra,
this week will be another Open House with free admission (no
cover charge). Please note that our Latin Lounge cocktail party
now begins at 10pm.

Friday Night Salsa is awesome!  And this week I again expect 300+
cool, classy salseros to dance the night away. And, as always, we
welcome all feedback and we continue to improve the evening.

Mambo Mondays continues to be a relaxed, chill night where
beginners can become comfortable with salsa's rhythm and steps,
and can connect with others in a welcoming environment. Salsa y
Control's Andres Giraldo teaches the beginner salsa lessons.

*** 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 @ Mantra (***Open House June 2nd***)
52 Temple Place, Boston
One block from Park Street on the Red Line, in between Tremont and Washington 10pm-2am. 21+.  Fashionable Dress (no ripped jeans, t-shirts,
sneakers, ball caps, sportswear, etc.)
http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com/Havana_Night_Thursdays.shtml

http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com