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Thursday, December 29, 2005 5:23 PM Subject: #279: Happy Holidays!
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WOW!
What a night at An Tua Nua last night! About 170 salseros showed up, and I
think about 168 were still there at closing... Wepa!!!! Thanks
everyone, I had a great time!
Tonight! Fellow Salsero Greg Coles is
opening a new Thursday night at Strega Restaurant in Salem. See mailbag
for those details!
My New Years party picks:
Mojitos is
throwing a party, a la Sophias style: http://www.mojitoslounge.com/lineup.htm
Havana
Club at Hoffa's: http://havanaclubsalsa.com/havana_saturdays.shtml
For
the non-salsa thing, check out the Jetset Events party at Sorissa Trattoria near
South Station: http://www.jetsetevents.com $15 off
tickets ($70 right now) for SalsaBoston people. Buy your tix in the
SalsaBoston store for that one.
Also, a fun sounding distraction,
Noche Azul this coming Tuesday (and monthly) at the Sports Club LA. Read
about it in the mailbag.
Alright everyone, ring in a fantastic and safe
Salsa New Year!
Yours
truly, -Olaf
*************** In this
issue: ***************
>> Salsa Briefs: - For the casual:
salsa at Masa, Thursdays - Congress DVD's for sale
>>
SalsaBoston Events: - Salsa Night on Wednesdays at An Tua Nua - Salsa
Cruises--book your 2006 groups now
>> Rueda de Casino in
Boston
>> This Week's Mailbag (see
below)
*************** Salsa Briefs: ***************
*
Have you checked out Masa? If you're up for a casual night and some dining
and an upscale bar, this place is cool on Thursdays. Casual lesson around
10pm, a mix of music, no cover. 439 Trement St, South End, Boston
*
If you missed the Congress or if you enjoyed it but didn't make it to the
congress shop, the DVD will be out by mid November at the latest and probably
sooner, and also Congress embroidered shirts (mens and ladies), caps, and hand
towels are available. We still have a lot of things to pay for this year,
so every purchase helps out. Shirts and the video are $20 each, and the
caps and towels $10. Buy any two and you get $5 off, so the video and a
shirt would be $35.
www.salsaboston.com/congress/shop
****************** SALSABOSTON
EVENTS ******************
******************************************* Salsa
Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBoston every
Wednesday *******************************************
Boston's
original "All Salsa by Salseros for Salseros" party, over 5 years
running!
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
8:00pm: Casino Rueda Lessons with
Jam'Nastics, all levels 9:00pm: Salsa with Johnny and Kelly, beginner and
intermediate
10pm-1am: Salsa Dance with DJ Hernan and DJ D.
Martinez
$10 cover, $2 per lesson additional, 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, Fenway on the D, Kenmore on the B), plenty of street and
lot parking.
Irish/America/Bar food available until 10pm. I have
eaten there regularly, it is very tasty and modestly priced.
Note: they
have Karaoke with my man Kev-Mac Daddy 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, discounts, and directions:
www.salsaboston.com/antuanua
*********************************************************************** Boston
Harbor Salsa Cruises, each summer Book your corporate and group parties
now *********************************************************************** Interested
in a fun corporate outing? Inquire now about 2006 groups and private
charters. Learn more about what Boston's best kept secret is about at the
2005 season website:
www.salsaboston.com/cruise
*********************************************************************** Rueda
de Casino ... SALSA
! *********************************************************************** You've
seen salsa danced "in a circle", changing partners, performing a variety of
fast-paced moves.
Learn this fun way to dance Salsa by joining one of the
many FREE practices offered almost every day of the week around Boston.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced circles!
Information available
at: http://bostonrueda.wikispaces.com
**************************** This
Week's Mailbag ****************************
1) Noche Azul, Tue. Jan
3 2) Tonight! Salsa in Salem at Stega 3) Masacote fundraiser
update
******************************************************************* 1) Save
the date - January 3! *NOCHE AZUL* at the Sports Club/LA
Boston every first Tuesday of the
month. 8:45pm-10:00pm Drink mojitos, sangria,
appetizers while you mingle and dance in blu, the restaurant at the Ritz Carlton
on the Commons. Everyone is invited to join us at 8:45pm in blu
after sweating your dance moves with Ritmo Latino (members
only and non-members with guest passes). MAKE SURE YOU'RE
THERE! Admission is complimentary! And it's only once a
month. AT LAST! Win one-day guest pass to The Sports
Club/LA when you bring the most friends to Noche Azul. Make sure to
share this invitation - for people of all skill levels! We'll have a
sign-in sheet that evening. LOCATION *blu* at The
Sports Club/LA 4 Avery Street at Tremont Boston, MA
02111 http://www.blurestaurant.com/
See
you soon! Alex Iglecia p. 781-405-1248 http://www.iglecia.com http://www.spiritalive.us/abreathaway/
******************************************************************* 2)
After
teaching on the north shore for a number of years, I am ready to get going with
a regular weekly Latin Dance Party. The north shore has been ready and
enthusiastic about salsa but until now has been unable to find a suitable venue
for a weekly Latin Dance Party. Of course, there are those who have
working on the north shore for years. Paula, Trica and Roberto have given us
plenty to feel proud about. We have Fiesta de Baile and will continue to
promote that.
Still, we want more Latin Dance. And, now, we
have it. That is where we need your help.
Introducing the Thursday
Night Latin Dance Party at Strega Restaurant - this is the first ever major
regular night of dancing on the North Shore for salseros and lovers of Latin
Music. Strega is a unique restaurant that specializes in fun, great drinks
and delicious food. It is a perfect match for what so many ont the north
shore have mentioned they wanted in a north shore night out. When you get
a chance, check out their website at www.stregasalem.com. This is
beautiful place and a great spot for us who love ambience, awesome music and a
fun time. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to pass the word along.
The focus is really the north shore market as there are many Boston and Boston
South alternatives. But, of course, we need your spirit, support and
enthusiasm to get us started.
The cover charge is $15. All
instructors will be on the guest list. That means that you and one person
you bring will be comped. Let Linda (Strega's Owner/Manager at
978-741-0004) and me (617-620-3022) know if you would like to book a small party
dinner reservation beforehand. Martha and I would like to join if you
do. I believe that due to our night's requirements the last reservation
taken is 7:30 or 8:00 PM. Please tell everyone you know who might be
interested in this regular event. While the capacity is just 150 people, I
think there is a possibility we may easily hit that on the first day. A
strong showing from all who will be in town will be fun and
important.
Please let me know what questions or comments you
have.
That's all, for now.
Happy Holidays and Much
Love, Greg
Strega Restaurant 94 Lafayette Street, Salem,
MA
******************************************************************* 3) Win
An ALL EXPENSES PAID Cruise Vacation for 2! A NOT TO BE MISSED
EVENT! Greetings! Enter to win today and Join us for a
Fundraising party Saturday, Jan 14th! AND, help a fellow musician achieve his
dreams!
BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT! SIGN UP TO WIN TODAY! Have you heard
about the 2005 All Star Salsa Cruise to the Bahamas? It was a HUGE success!
Thinking about attending next year's Salsa Cruise? Well.....
Get there
for FREE!!! AND, help a fellow musician achieve his dreams!
Purchase a
raffle ticket today and be entered into a drawing to win an All Expenses Paid
Cruise Vacation for 2 to next year's All Star Salsa Cruise! Don't need a cruise?
Trade the grand prize in for $500 CASH! Other AMAZING Prizes Include:
2nd
Place: A package of 10 privates with Ana and Joel! 3rd Place: A $100 gift
certificate to ANY store of your choice!
Purchase a raffle ticket today
for only $5, or 5 TICKETS FOR ONLY $20! Then, join us Saturday, January 14th at
Spontaneous Celebrations for a special fundraising party and raffle drawing
(need not be present to win)!
All Proceeds will be put toward the studio
costs for Joel Masacote's upcoming Latin Jazz album, to be released in 2006!
Visit the website for more information!
Price: ONLY $20 for 5!!! or 1
Ticket for $5
ENTER RAFFLE TODAY!
FUNDRAISING PARTY Coming
Saturday, Jan 14th! SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, January 14th! At Spontaneous
Celebrations!
-- 9pm-1am -- Performances by Ana and Joel, the MIT
Casino Rueda Group, and more TBA! -- 30 Minute Rueda Lesson by our very own
MIT Rueda Group a 9pm! -- Salsa Dancing to the Sounds of DJ D Martinez! --
Raffle Drawing!!! Sign up today to WIN AN ALL EXPENSES PAID CRUISE VACATION FOR
2! -- More Details to Come Soon (Keep checking the website) -- All for
Only $10, Donations Accepted! Proceeds will help to fund Joel Masacote's
Upcoming Latin Jazz Album!
Spontaneous Celebrations 45 Danforth
St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Near StonyBrook T stop (Orange
Line)
$10; Donations Accepted
See you there! Ana and Joel
Massicot Masacote Entertainment web: http://www.masacoteentertainment.com
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