From: SalsaBoston [moderator123@salsaboston.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 4:02 PM
To: 'salsaupdate@salsaboston.com'
Subject: 371: ATN tonight, plus NYE Party tickets selling fast
Hola Salseros!
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See you at An Tua Nua Tonight!
By now you hopefully have heard about the joint Havana Club/SalsaBoston New
Year's Eve Red Carpet Gala we're throwing in the scenic 16th floor CharlesView
Ballroom of the Cambridge Hyatt. (Read down for details.) Tickets went on sale
this morning and are literally "flying off the shelf!"
The first 200 tickets are only $50 (use code SBC008), so get yours now before
the price increases.
Tickets: http://salsaboston.com/store
Info: http://salsaboston.com/nye
ALSO! Hotel rooms for New Years are ONLY $109! Email olaf@salsaboston.com
for booking information. $179 is the going rate.
**** PARTY ALERT (non-Salsa) ****
Jetset Events is throwing it's annual *MUCH FUN* Christmas Cocktail Soirée
Toys for Tots party at Whiskey Park this Friday! Full details in the mailbag
but here's the highlights:
Featuring the Musical Stylings of NYC- DJ SENSAE,
and The "Red Hot" Jazz of THE JAPANESE SWING CATS in "The JetSet Lounge".
Two hour Exclusive Complimentary Tasting Bar Featuring Select,Vodka-Wine-
Beer (8pm to 10 pm).
Tickets: $20 advance sales only guarantees admission.$30 at the door after
10 pm(If available).
Register now on line at www.jetsetevents.com. You must register in advance.
Please bring a toy!
**** New Year's Eve Red Carpet Salsa Gala!
Brought to you jointly by SalsaBoston and Havana Club in our first major
collaboration!
Monday, December 31, 2007, 8:00pm-2:15am Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial
Dr. near the BU Bridge Overlooking the scenic Charles River from the all new
16th Floor CharlesView Ballroom
Tickets: http://salsaboston.com/store
Details: http://salsaboston.com/nye
$50 for the first 200 tickets sold! (with coupon code SBC008) After that, $65,
and $75 at the door if available. Only 325 tickets will be sold.
HOTEL ROOMS!
We've negotiated a STEAL! Rooms for $109, available until Dec. 21. After
that the rates are higher. Email olaf@salsaboston.com for booking
information.
What's included:
-Boston's hottest Salsa with DJ.s D. Martinez and DJ Hernan -Dancing until
2:15am -"Salsa for Gringos" beginner dance lesson -Passed hors d'oeuvres and
snacks -Champagne toast at midnight -Party favors -Cash bar
-$8 validated garage parking
Dress: Formal, Black tie optional
This is an ALL AGES event.
Mark your calendar now in black ink to spend your New Year.s with your
favorite Salsa Friends!
By Phone:
Olaf: (617) 513-9841
Jeff: (617) 312-5550
****SURVEY QUESTION:
By popular demand, I am considering teach a Level 0 and Level 1 "Salsa for
Gringos" workshop once per month on Saturday or Sunday afternoon, likely at An
Tua Nua or somewhere in the Cambridge/Boston area. Are you interested? Send
an email to olaf@salsaboston.com
****PARTY AT AN TUA NUA
In the meantime, join us tonight at An Tua Nua as usual:
Join us WEDNESDAYS WEEKLY at An Tua Nua for meeting great people, classes, and
fabulous dancing!
7pm – "How'd They Do That" Workshop: This week, body movement and how to play
with the music while you are dancing. ALL levels welcome! With at least 3
teachers, you are guaranteed lots of attention!
8pm - Rueda de Casino Lesson, all levels.
9pm - Salsa (on1) Lesson with Johnny, Kelly, and Andres. All levels 10pm-1am
- non-stop dancing! 21+
Admission: 7pm onwards: $20 (3 classes and dancing) 8pm on: $14 (2 classes and
dancing) 9pm on: $12 (1 class and dancing) 10pm on: $10 (dancing only)
835 Beacon St. Kenmore Square/Fenway
617-513-9841 for questions
http://salsaboston.com/antuanua
for more info and discounted admission.
See you on the dance floor!
-Olaf
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SALSABOSTON EVENTS
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Salsa Night at An Tua Nua with SalsaBoston every Wednesday
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Boston's original "All Salsa by Salseros for Salseros" party, over 6.5 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
** 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 Tremont St, South End, Boston
7pm Personalized Salsa Instruction (AKA "How'd They Do That?!")
8pm Casino Rueda Lesson (w/ Anara and the Gang, beginner through
advanced levels)
9pm Salsa Lesson (w/ Johnny and Kelly, beginner and intermediate levels)
10:15pm-1am Salsa!
http://salsaboston.com/antuanua for discounts and info or call 617-513-
9841
An Tua Nua
835 Beacon St. Kenmore Sq/Fenway, Boston
$10 cover, $2 per lesson additional, 21+
**Note: $6 for 7pm class
Call 617-513-9841 for details about Salsa Night For a discount coupon, please
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: http://www.salsaboston.com/antuanua
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This Week's Mailbag
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(SalsaBoston is not affiliated with nor endorses these listings except
where noted. This information is just passed along as we receive it.
If you have a good or bad experience, please let others know on the
SalsaBoston message board.)
1) Havana Club Update, Saturday at Villa Victoria (JHCC), Fridays rocks on
2) El Bembé Puertorriqueño/Dominicano Fri. Dec. 14
3) MIT holiday party, Dec. 15
4) Noche Latina annual holiday party, Tue. Dec. 18, Ryles
5) Platforms Christmas Party, Sun. Dec. 23, Providence
6) New line of dance shoes at Teddy Shoes
7) MetaMovements Salsa Classes thru December 20th
8) Hacha Toys for Tots benefit Dec. 15
9) JETSET EVENTS party this Friday, FULL DETAILS
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1)
Hey Folks,
Havana Saturdays is open again at our new home in Boston's historic South End.
And, of course, Friday Night Salsa in Central Square rocks on. Please come
early to avoid the line.
For more information, please visit: http://www.HavanaClubSalsa.com
All the best,
Jeff
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Havana Saturdays, 18+ w. Live Bands Every Week
85 West Newton Street, Boston
* 8-9 Beginner Rueda Lessons MIT Rueda Group
* 9-10 Beginner Salsa Lesson w/ Guest Instructor, Andres of Salsa y Control
* 10-2am Salsa/Merengue/Cumbia Dance Party w/ live music
* Age: 21+ (18+ w. College ID) Admission is $15 ($12 w. College ID) Cash Bar.
* Park at 560 Harrison Ave and take Shuttle Service a half mile to/from the
Party, just $5
Dress: Smart Casual to Fashionable.
*Havana Saturdays has found a new home and re-opens this Saturday, September
29th at the Villa Victoria's Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center!* Built as a
Lutheran Church in 1898 and converted into a 450 person capacity performance
venue, the JHCC is one of Boston's most beautiful spaces. Located in the
historic South End, near the corner of Mass Ave and Tremont St.
(at 85 West Newton St.), our new venue has it all, including: a live
performance stage, club lighting and sound, a balcony overlooking the main
dancefloor, and so much more.
Havana Saturdays will feature rueda lessons from 8-9, salsa lessons from 9-10,
and dancing to live music from 10-2am. Javier Arroyo's Salsa Night Band, Grupo
Sazon and Cinco Son will be play the first three weeks. The party will be 18+
(w. college ID) and will be a cool, classy cultural event that brings people
together in a healthy way that reflects not only the beautiful look and feel
of the space, but also its original intention.
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Friday Night Salsa w. Havana Club
288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge
* 8:30-9:30 Beg, Int, & Adv Rueda Lessons w/ Anara, Lino, & MIT Rueda Group
* 9:30-10:30pm Beginner & Intermediate Salsa Lesson w/ Salsa y Control
* 10:30pm-2am Salsa Dance Party w/ DJ Cuban Jeff
* Admission is $12 Ages: 21+. Full Bar.
Dress: Smart Casual to Fashionable.
Friday Night Salsa is Boston's salsa hot spot! Friday Night Salsa brings
together 250+ cool, classy people of all skills levels. Beginners are very
welcome and the party is a safe environment where everyone dances with - and
respects - everyone else.
The party is held in a stunning space with a spacious 5400 sq. ft. smooth wood
dance floor, raised performance stage, club lighting, excellent sound system,
and full cash bar. There is a Parking Garage next door ($1/hr), and the party
is one block from Public Transport on Mass Ave.
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2)
El Bembé
Puertorriqueño/Dominicano
A dance party
Puerto Rican and Dominican style! FRIDAY
DECEMBER 14
9:00 pm
Come and enjoy a unique cross-cultural music and dance experience celebrating
Puerto Rico and The Dominican Republic. In addition to complimentary dance
lessons on Puerto Rican and Dominican styles, we will also be treated to live
performances by Gilberto Rivera & RUMBANAMÁ and GRUPO FANTASÍA.
9:00 pm Complimentary Dance Lesson
10:00 pm Dominican party with DJ and Live Music
Admission: $15.00 21 + Event
SHUTTLE SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR PARKING!!
$5.00/round-trip
For further information, visit our website: www.claboston.org or call
617.927.1707
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3)
What better way to celebrate the end of the lesson term and to practice all of
the semester's moves than at a huge party! This year's Holiday Gala is in
Sala de Puerto Rico on the second floor of Stratton Student Center. DJ
Martinez will be there to make the place sizzle all night long!
Saturday, December 15th
Beginner and Advanced Beginner Salsa Lessons 8:30 - 9:30 PM Dancing from 9:30
to 1AM!
DJ Martinez
Dress to impress!
$5
http://web.mit.edu/salsaclub
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4)
Anastasiya invited you to "Noche Latina annual holiday party" on Tuesday,
December 18 at 7:00pm.
Event: Noche Latina annual holiday party
""Connecting People Through Salsa""
What: Club Party
Host: Noche Latina Dance Company
When: Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00pm
Where: Ryles Jazz Club
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=6568583301
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5)
HO! HO! HO!
IT IS TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SALSA SUNDAYS @ PLATFORMS
PLEASE COME AND CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH US ON DECEMBER 23RD, SUNDAY,THE
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE. WE WILL HAVE REFRESHMENTS AND A SPECIAL DANCE
PERFORMANCE BY JULIAN AND KATHY AND THE JJ LATIN DANCERS...FROM OUR OWN
PROVIDENCE R.I.
THE SALSA LESSON CONTINUES AT 7:00 SHARP WITH CARLOS AND D.J. MUSIC STARTS
PROMPTLY AT 8:00 PM.
HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE FOR THIS NIGHT OF CELEBRATION!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERY ONE OF OUR SALSA FAMILY.
WARMEST WISHES TO ALL,
JEANNIE OKI
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6)
Salsa Shoes at Teddy's Shoes
Good evening to all of our friends in the Salsa and the Swing community! I am
delighted to notify you of the arrival of a new brand Ballo -- premium suede
sole dansneakers. These sneakers are lightweight, very comfortable, and have
been recommended by several of the salsa teachers in the Boston area. I invite
you to view them and our other salsa dance products at our new e-commerce
website, www.latinodanceshoes.com.
(If you go there, please mention SalsaBoston!)
Saludos,
Steve Adelson
Owner -- Teddy Shoes, Inc.
548 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA. 02139
617-547-0443
www.teddyshoes.com
www.latinodanceshoes.com
teddyshoes@aol.com
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7)
MetaMovements Salsa Classes--now thru December 20th!
If you are looking to take your dancing to the next level, this is the place
for you.
If you are just starting out, we have beginner classes available on Tuesday
and Thursday at 6:30 pm, with all the information you need to get out and
enjoy yourself on the dance floor.
For experienced dancers, our classes focus on the details of technique, and
specialize in a specific area such as Spinning, Body Movement, Partnering,
etc. We offer classes for both on1 & on2 dancers, so please visit our website
or contact us to learn more!
All of our Intermediate/Advanced studio classes are taught at the Community
Art Center in Cambridge, by Anara Frank, Carlos Acevedo, Willie & Pierina
Sanchez. Lori Kuszewski also teaches special classes on the third Thursday of
the month (December 20th).
For More Info:
http://www.metamovements.com/salsa/classes%20winter%20schedule.html
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8)
- Come Dance with 30+ of Hacha members, all student, semi and pro members
just having fun.
- Suprise Performances by Hacha Y Machete
- New Spacious Location capacity 250 people.
- Please bring a toy and support the kids.
Hacha Y Machete Toys for Tots Salsa Benefit.
Date - Saturday December 15, 2007
Cost - $15 ($10 with Toy donation must be in original packaging and
unwrapped)
Time - 8PM to Midnight
Class by Victor , Burju and the HYM Family from 8 to 8:45
Performances at 9:45
Location - Salvatores Italian Restaurant ( Sal's Pizza) 3rd Floor
354 Merrimack St. Lawrence MA 01841
Phone 978-291-0220
AFTER PARTY @ HYM Studio 101 Amesbury St. Lawrence MA 01841 TIme 12:30 -
Until Cost - Free for those who attend Benefit Party
$5 for all others
For more info visit: http://HYMStyle.com
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9)
JETSET EVENTS Annual U.S.M.C. Toys for Tots "Christmas Cocktail Soirée"
Friday December 14th
Whiskey Park Boston,64 Arlington Street Boston, Ma.
(At the Park Plaza Hotel)
Featuring the Musical Stylings of NYC- DJ SENSAE, and The "Red Hot" Jazz of
THE JAPANESE SWING CATS in "The JetSet Lounge".
Lavish hors d'oeuvres presentation by "Boston's Best Restaurants"
Two hour Exclusive Complimentary Tasting Bar Featuring Select,Vodka-Wine-Beer
(8pm to 10 pm). Premium Cash Bar.
A Chance To Win: A night at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort,complimented with an
elegant dinner for two!
The U.S.M.C "Toys For Tots" JetSet Raffle,Boston Bruins-Boston Celtics-Irving
Berlin's "White Christmas" Tickets/Jetpass 2007/2008,Mohegan Sun Certificates-
Marvel Comics Special Edition Posters.Go to Web Site For Details.
Mohegan Sun /Sponsor Gift Bags!
Prizes,Surprises and More!
Tickets: $20 advance sales only guarantees admission.$30 at the door after 10
pm(If available).
All prices are subject to change and all sales are final. This special Holiday
Event will sell out. So don't delay and purchase your tickets today!
Go to www.jetsetevents.com for tickets and information."Now Let's JetSet!"
This is a private event. Must be 21 or older to attend. Must be registered
evite or invite holder to be admitted.
Register now on line at www.jetsetevents.com.
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