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Isn't summer great?  That's all I have to say today... :)

Quick Links to the SalsaBoston Parties:
Salsa Wednesdays at An Tua Nua: www.salsaboston.com/antuanua Salsa Harbor Cruises, Sundays: www.salsaboston.com/cruise Boston Salsa Congress, Sept. 14-16: www.salsaboston.com/congress

The cruises are heating up further each week, come join us!

And by now hopefully you've heard:

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*** 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress! ***
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Yes, the event is on the horizon, September 16-18, 2005, at Springtep, just over 2 months from now...!  Through July 25 event passes are on sale for a bargain $140 for the entire weekend, 3 days of workshops, dancing, performances, shopping, and sheer Salsa maddness.  After that, prices jump up to $180 for the weekend, and go up to $225 at the door.

ONLY $140!  Registration is easy online and you can simply buy your pass in the store.

Even though all the fine details aren't together yet, if you're planning to come at all (and keep in mind if you're a Salsero at all you know you probably will come anyway even if you aren't planning on it yet), save yourself a bundle and get your event pass now.  Day passes and other assorted tickets will go on sale in a few weeks.  Last year's event was lauded by numerous invited Salsa stars as, "One of the best/most fun congress we've ever been to," so don't miss this fantastic weekend.  The website is together, and the tentative list of talent and schedule is up.  www.salsaboston.com/congress  Vendors, advertisers, sponsors, please contact us!  Local performance groups, please contact us for audition info.  email: olaf@salsaboston.com or call 617-513-9841


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In this issue:
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>> Salsa Briefs:
- Congress planning meetings

>> SalsaBoston Events:
- Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua
- 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.  Call us for details, or email.


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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, $2 per lesson additional, 21+ after 10pm
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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Boston Harbor Salsa Cruises
Cruise Tickets on sale now!  Book your corporate and group parties now
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Every Sunday!  $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
2) Private Lessons with Ana Tinajero
3) Salsa lessons with Greg Coles, Marblehead
4) Colombian Night, Fridays, Club Mediterraeo, Providence
5) Festival Latino of the Berkshires 2005, Oct 1


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Dear Friends,

*** 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)

*** Salsa Tuesdays @ Bar 33 opens June 14th! Bar 33 is one of Boston's most stylish and elegant restaurants/clubs. Andres Giraldo will teach a beginner salsa lesson from 9-10 and we will have a salsa dance party from 10-2am. Located in Copley Square, just off Clarendon Street and around the corner from the Hard Rock Cafe, Bar 33 is an ultra modern two level brick building which has the feel of a designer decorated New York loft. We can comfortably fit 100 salseros upstairs on the smooth hardwood floors. Stylish lounge areas and an elegant bar help define one of Boston's hottest clubs. 33 Stanhope Street, Boston. 21+ $8 ($10 w. lesson)

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Want I-N-D-I-V-I-D-U-A-L Attention?

Sign up for Private Lessons Today!

Ana and Joel of Masacote Entertainment will be available for Private Lessons

IN BOSTON

Starting August 22nd After Their Return From Japan

Individual, Couple, and Group Privates Available
Packages of 5 and 10 hours are also available, and the best way to improve in a short amount of time.

Email Ana and Joel Today for more information.

Secure Online Payments are Now Available!

ana@masacoteentertainment.com
www.MasacoteEntertainment.com



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Greg Coles, Salsa Instruction, Events and Privates, Beginner to Professional
(617) 620-3022

As a trained track athelete, professional African and jazz drummer, and lifelong dancer (many styles), I focus on the one essential and three required elements to keeping salsa for life.  The one essential is having fun.  I teach with a lot of fun and laughter.  We can always be serious - sometimes a little humor goes a long way.  The three required elements are: programming the muscles to handle the basic movements; establishing the relationship between the movement and the music; and addressing the finer points of styling, partnering, footwork, and patterns.  I have taught thousands to dance salsa.  I enjoy every minute of it!

Teaching on the Northshore:
Mondays (8:30-9:30 PM Beginners) - Susan Woods Dancenter of Stoneham Tuesdays (7:15 PM Beginners, 8:15 PM Intermediate) - Yoga for Health, Gloucester Thursdays (7:30-8:30 PM Beginngers) - Manchester Athletic Club, Manchester Fridays (7:00-8:30 PM Beginners) - Marblehead Privates and Events Scheduled in Advanced by Appointment.

Thanks for your help and support.

Greg

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Colombian Night at Club Mediterraneo, Providence, Friday nights

FINALMENTE UNA NOCHE COLOMBIANA EN UNA DISCOTECA EXCLUSIVA Y CON CLASS.  MEDITERRANEO PRESENTA VIERNES COLOMBIANOS, ESTE Y CADA VIERNES VENGA Y DISFRUTE DE LO MEJOR EN SALSA Y MUSICA COLOMBIANA EN UN AMBIENTE DISTINGUIDO Y GLAMOROSO.  LOS VIERNES EN MEDITERRANEO SON CALIENTES COMO COLOMBIA.  CADA VIERNES ESCOJEREMOS UNA BELLEZA COLOMBIANA.  LA GANADORA RECIBIRA UN CERTIFICADO PARA EL RESTAURANTE MEDITERRANEO.  MEDITERRANEO ES SUPREMO EN CALIDAD CON BEBIDAS ORIGINALES PREPARADAS POR BARTENDERS PROFESIONALES, NUESTRO SISTEMA DE LUCES ES LO ULTIMO EN TECNOLOGIA Y TENEMOS SEGURIDAD PROFESIONAL PARA QUE LA PASES BIEN EN UN AMBIENTE DIVERTIDO Y SEGURO.  VIERNES COLOMBIANOS, DAMAS GRATIS ANTES DE LA 12AM.  VESTIMENTA ADECUADA!!! NO JEANS ROTOS, NO TENIS, NO BOTAS NI ROPA ATLETICA.  DAMAS 18+, CABALLEROS 21+.  VIERNES COLOMBIANOS EN MEDITERRANEO, UNA EXPERIENCIA SUBLIME

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Submitter:
Liliana Bermudez

Email:
bermul@rpi.edu

Info:
Festival Latino of the Berkshires 2005
Decade Anniversary
Lee, Massachusetts


We are pleased to announce Festival Latino of the Berkshires’s 10th anniversary celebration on October 1, 2005, at the park on Main Street in Lee!  This year we are honored to present the most renowned dancers and musicians we’ve showcased through the years.  This festive day begins with our participation in the Founder’s Day Parade followed by an afternoon filled with free folkloric entertainment and an evening of Latin dancing.  In the past we have featured groups like “Estampas y Tradiciones” (Images and Traditions), considered one of New York’s finest Mexican dance groups who perform stunning indigenous dances in colorful costumes.

The purpose of the Festival is to expose Berkshire residents to the artistic traditions of Latin culture through music, dance, and ethnic food. This cultural event, held during Founder’s Day Weekend, allows Latinos to take pride in their heritage and educates people whose families have lived here for generations about the vibrant diversity of our changing community. With hundreds of participants annually, we have been very successful drawing families and individuals of all ages from throughout Berkshire County.

The Festival Latino Committee is looking individuals who would like to sell ethnic dishes or crafts from Latin America at the Festival as well as Latin-American artists who would be interested in performing. We are also looking for individuals who would like to serve on the planning committee of the Festival  you should contact coordinators Liliana Bermúdez. at 413-243-3961 or Ruth Boorady-Bloom at 413-637-4886;
website is www.festivallatino.org.
Thank you
Liliana Bermudez