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Summer Salsa events are in high gear.  This weekend's "outdoor Salsa" highlights:

Saturday: Waterfire and Salsa Night in Providence (see more details in the mailbag)
          http://waterfire.org/schedule/ballroom05.html
Sunday:   Salsa Cruise #7!
          www.salsaboston.com/cruise

Also tonight, Latino Professional Network is hosting their annual after-dinner networking cruise on the Sprit of Boston.  See mailbag.

The 5th Annual Boston Salsa Congress is heating up by the day.  September 16-18 at Springstep.  Be sure to register before the next price increase.  $180 gets you three full full days and nights of Salsa, including over 30 workshops of all levels to choose from, three parties, dozens of performances, and the best dancing in Boston ALL YEAR LONG with over 50 stars from around the country there to liven up the party. www.salsaboston.com/congress  Register online now.

See you on the dance floor!


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In this issue:
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>> Salsa Briefs:
- Congress

>> 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



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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 weeks from now...!  $180 for the entire weekend, 3 days of workshops, dancing, performances, shopping, and sheer Salsa maddness.   Prices increase to  $225 at the door, so don't wait

Even though all the fine details aren't published 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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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 (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) Hacha workshop at Platforms (Providence) Aug 6, plus waterfire
2) LPN networking cruise tonight
3) Gian Carlo on the Vineyard
4) Latin Quarter
5) Club "Mojitos" opening next weekend


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(Sat night) Waterfire Directions: http://waterfire.org/schedule/ballroom05.html


                     W O R K S H O P
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                 H A C H E  Y  M A C H E T E

Salsa workshop scheduled for August 6th...at Strictly Salsa !!!! Workshop will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at PLATFORMS NIGHTCLUB in Providence..no partner necessary....all levels welcome...$20.00

Your space must be reserved and pre-paid....space will be limited.

HACHA Y MACHETE are one of our featured groups that will be performing that evening, August 6th, Saturday, at Sovereign Ballroom in Downtown Providence at Salsa WaterFire. Make certain you mark your calendars for this event and kick it off by joining the workshop that afternoon. Get to meet the performers up close and personal!!!

Salsa Waterfire is an event not to be missed, joining HACHA Y MACHETE that evening will be SALSA Y CONTROL, both groups are World Class Salsa Performers.  JOSE FIGUEROA will teach at the beginning of the event. RAY RIVERA Y SABOR LATINO, from New York City, will be the featured Orchestra..

Contact me for Workshop reservations at;

JEANNE OKI
STRICTLY SALSA PRODUCTIONS
401-941-8008
EMAIL; okisalsa@netzero.com

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The Latino Professional Network
Atlantic Travel , Stop and Shop, Simmons College and Blue Cross/Blue Shield

    Present… The After Dinner Networking Cruise
    Friday August 5th, 2005

Join us for a night of Networking Music & Dancing…
Two pairs of Roundtrip Airline tickets, to the Caribbean or Central America, will be raffled automatically. Aboard the elegant,  Spirit of Boston Boarding at Commonwealth Pier Near World Trade Center at 10:30 PM,  Returning at 2:00 AM
 $30  Per Person in Advance        $35  Per Person at the door
Buy tickets:         www.lpn.org                 21 & over


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Gian Carlo on the Vinyard, performing for film openings:

Wednesday, August 3 8:00 pm
Martha's Vineyard
THE CHILMARK COMMUNITY CENTER,
South Rd, Chilmark, MA
508-645-2705

Wednesday, August 10 8:00 pm
Martha's Vineyard
THE CHILMARK COMMUNITY CENTER,
South Rd, Chilmark, MA
508-645-2705

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We have been asked so many times ....

When will we bring back The Latin Quarter Thursdays.....

We heard you..... And appreciate your patience...... Back by overwhelming demand.....  The wait is over.......

Spread the word that Thursday night is going to explode with 2 rooms, all the original people who brought you 5 years of excitement at the Roxy, are back with an all new sensational style and elegance at Club Venu. This is the night we have all been waiting for, in the club we have all been dying to get into. Just one look and you will be hooked.  You will say to yourself "This Is Going To Be The Spot" Wait till you see what we have in store for you.

Table reservations are available as well.

LatinQuarterVenu@aol.com
The All New Latin Quarter Thursdays @ Venu
21 Proper Dress (Ladies 19+ Welcome)
100 Warrenton St. (Behind The Roxy)

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(Note: next week free VIP passes for the opening will be available on SalsaBoston.com.  Check the website.)

Opening Aug. 12:

Mojitos is Latin Night, Every Night!!!!
Mojitos is located on 48-50 Winter Street in Boston's historic downtown district. There is $7 parking with a Mojitos validation stamp and the MBTA Park Street and Downtown Crossing stations are just steps away.

The Grand Opening celebration will include free admission for you and your guests and of course, the best Mojitos and Sangria. This is the new destination for Latin entertainment and dancing.

Weekend Entertainment offered at Mojitos:

Fridays: Vertigo Fridays with DJ Ricardo from Colombia in the lounge, & DJ Reggy and DJ Guy from Sophia's will now be playing on Mojitos Club Level
Saturdays: Salsa Saturdays in the Club level begin at 9:30 with Salsa until 12:00. The best of Latin dance music will be played until 2:00. The lounge level will feature a mix of Merengue, Reggaeton, Rock en Espanol and Bachata.

Mojitos will be open during selected evenings and nights, so stay tuned for details.
If you are interested in booking an event at Mojitos or would like to sponsor one of the upcoming events, call 617 834 0552.