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In this issue:

- Sagra report
- Caribe tonight, 2-for-1 w/ RSVP, DJ Hernan, lesson at 8:30 with Masha & Felix
- Havana Salsa Saturdays are hot
- Weeepa!

One word: "OMG!" Sagra=Huge!

Well, "OMG" isn't a word, but point being, if you missed last night at Sagra, it was a heck of a party! This issue of "Salsa Update" was supposed to go out yesterday to invite everyone, but a server snafu presented a snag--we're sorry. Nevertheless, a near capacity crowd of 180 people were in the house, hard core salseros, novices, local/Davis Sq. party seekers, latinos, non-latinos, and everyone else alike. Good drinks, great music, free appetizers, Johnny and Kelly's lesson, and the whole bit. The SalsaBoston team is happy to say, Salsa Wednesdays are BACK and better than ever! Stay tuned for photos.

It's funny how sometimes when faced with adversity, the best things come of it. Thanks everyone for the support.



NOTE: While we know it's not the biggest place in the world (actually, it is pretty big), later this summer the upstairs is opening and will be a huge dance club, similar in function what ATN was like but definitely done up in the style we've been seeking for nearly a decade. So join us as we host a great party downstairs for the summer, and it'll surely be "off da hook" when the club opens in a couple months! GOOD NEWS #1: The first of the licenses was approved with flying colors Tuesday and the owners expect smooth sailing.

Thursday: Club Caribé May 21 Promotion
2-for-1 Admission before 9:30

"Bring a friend for free!"
2-for-1 at Club Caribe Tonight! Before 9:30. RSVP Here »

Caribe was smokin' hot again last week, with performances by MetaMovements and SYC/MM Collaboration. 150+ Salseros have been making it out, plus lots of new people to meet, folks from out of town, and Boston's only all ages venue. Join us!

Club Caribe Salsa Thursdays
Riverside at the Courtyard Marriott/Cambridge
"Salsa for Gringos" beginner lesson at 8:30.
Great Salsa/Latin with DJ's Hernan and D. Martinez from 10-1am

Indeed, tonight again, bring out one of your non-Salsa friends on us (the ones that have been saying they want to try it forever... you know the ones...!), or bring your Salsa compadres with you. The offer is good until 9:30pm and all you need to do is RSVP HERE.

As usual there will be lots of fun cool people to meet and dance with, lessons at 8:30, cocktails, free appetizers, tons of free parking, and all in the beautifully renovated Courtyard Marriott overlooking the Charles River. Scroll down or Click »

Havana Saturdays at JHCC

Boston's #1 Live Latin Music and Dance Venue. Check out the hot dancing each Saturday Night in the South End. Scroll down for more details.

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See you on the dance floor!
-Olaf

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Issue #443
May 20, 2009
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Salsa Wednesdays at Sagra

Every
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Salsa Wednesdays at Sagra (formerly at AnTuaNua)
400 Highland Ave, Davis Square/Somerville
(ample free municipal parking, and 100yds from the Red Line)
http://salsaboston.com/sagra
617-513-9841 (Call to reserve a table or to book a group)

Dear Salseros!

Some very exciting news for you! After four years at An Tua Nua, we're relocating Salsa Wednesdays to a very cool new venue, Sagra Restaurant, right in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville. We're doing this because we felt it was time to find a nicer place more suitable to the needs of Salseros. We had some great times at An Tua Nua, but we're really looking forward to the new place. The consensus is two thumbs up!

Each Night:
9:30pm-10:15pm: Beginner/Adv. Beg. Salsa Lessons with Salsa Y
Control/Johnny & Kelly
10:15pm-1am:
Dancing! Salsa/Latin with resident DJ's D. Martinez and Hernan
(note: lessons with MetaMovements from 7-9 will resume will resume later
this summer, as we don't have space lined up for those times yet)

   

About Sagra
Sagra Restaurant is a very elegant fairly new Italian Restaurant in Davis Square. We will be on the ground level this summer, and by the end of the summer they are building out the 2nd floor with a full dance hall, the likes of which we've been dreaming of for years. Join us for what we predict is going to be a great new home for Salsa!

Features:
- Elegantly decorated restaurant with a full bar
- 1 minute from the Red Line ("Davis Square")
- Nice wooden dance floor (moderately sized, until later this summer when we
move upstairs)
- Outdoor terrace and open air bar area
- A great loungie flavor
- Very friendly staff and management
- Tons of free municipal parking lots and street parking (note: meters go until 8pm)
- The menu is supposed to be awesome! Modestly priced gourmet Italian, most items $10-$19. (Kitchen closes at 10pm presently)

 
Club Caribé Thursdays

Every
Thu
Every Thursday at the Courtyard Marriott, Cambridge


Home page »

Google Map »


Recent Photos


Welcome to Club Caribé, Boston's newest upscale Salsa/Latin hotspot! Resident DJ's Hernan and D. Martinez are in the house spinning the best of Salsa, plus frequent special night and promotions. The party is hopping! If you hadn't heard already, something like 400-450 people made it to the opening, and we've been going strong ever since.

- $10 cover, but visit the website for promotions and discounts.
- The beginner salsa lesson each week. Forthcoming we are organizing regular beginner and intermediate drop-in lessons.
- Free appetizers
- Coat check & Cash Bar
- Big space, so no line to get in.
- Free Parking: if the hotel lot is full, the hotel has an agreement with Trader Joe's, so there is plenty of additional parking there.

Club Caribé
at the Courtyard Marriott/Cambridge
777 Memorial Drive
overlooking the Charles River
(adjacent to the MicroCenter and Trader Joe's)
ALL AGES WELCOME
Home page »

Book a room for $109: The Courtyard is offering an unheard of $109 rate for Club Caribé attendees! Based on Availability. Call the hotel and mention SalsaBoston/Club Caribe.

 
Havana Fridays and Saturdays

Every
F/S
News from Havana Club:

Spring has sprung, and we're looking forward to yet another fun-filled evening of salsa dancing this Friday night in Central Square! Please note that the party will begin with salsa lessons at 9pm. The rueda lessons will return fairly soon- once the party runs 'til 2am. And by starting our evening at 9, nobody has to rush to the party after work!

And this Havana Saturday in Boston we are pleased to present DJ Sonerito (aka Salsa y Control Dance Co's Andres Giraldo). Not only is Andres a world-class salsero (and a gentleman), but he and his brother also have one of the finest collections of salsa and latin music. Come on by for an amazing evening of dancing at one of Boston's most beautiful venues. The bands (like the rueda lessons on Fridays) will return soon though! May 9th, Rumba Na Ma. May 16th, Grupo Fantasia. If you like Havana Saturdays in Boston, and want to see it continue, come on out and show your support!

Photos and Videos from last week's parties can be seen online at HavanaClubSalsa.com

Rock on salseros,
Jeff


Website




Friday Night Salsa in Central Square
288 Green Street, Central Square, Cambridge .
8:00-9:00 Beg & Int Rueda Lessons w/ Jeff, Juliana, and Ivan . 9:00-10:00pm Beg & Int Salsa Lesson w/ Salsa y Control . 10:00pm-1am Salsa Dance Party w/ DJ Cuban Jeff and DJ Sonerito . $12 Ages: 21+ Full Bar. Dress: Smart Casual to Fashionable.

Friday Night Salsa is Boston's salsa hot spot! Friday Night Salsa brings together 300+ cool, classy people of all skills levels.


Website




Havana Saturdays in Boston
85 West Newton Street, South End, Boston
- 9:00-9:45pm Beginner Salsa Lessons w. Ivan & Juliana
- 9:45-10:30pm Intermediate Salsa Lessons w. Ivan & Juliana
- 10:30pm-2am Salsa Dance Party, Live Music w/ the Cinco Son band
- 21+. $15. Dress: Smart Casual to Fashionable.

The perfect follow-up to Friday Night Salsa, Havana Saturdays features 250+ dancers, live music, and a cool, classy atmosphere.
 
Harbor Cruise Season Starts June 19

Jun
19


The 2009 Salsa Cruise Season Opens Friday, June 19th!

Consider booking a corporate or group cruise now! Call 617-513-9841 or email olaf@salsaboston.com for details.

The 2009 season will be entirely on Fridays, by popular demand.

- Dockside Lessons
- Genuine Latin Buffet Served
- 2 Decks of Dancing: Salsa on the 2nd Deck with DJ D.Martinez and Latin on the 1st Deck with Mike Mercado and the Mojitos Crew
- Only $20 advance, Boston's best harbor cruise deal!

Stay tuned for more details or call us.
 
Swing Dance at Swing City Fridays

Every
Fri

Details »

Boston's Swing Dancing scene since 1994! New England's best swing and blues bands and orchestras every Friday night at the Swing City Ballroom at the Somerville City Club. All ages welcome. Free lessons from 7:30-8:45, and dancing until 1am. Full bar, 21+ to drink.

Somerville City Club
20 InnerBelt Rd. (across from the Holiday Inn)
Sullivan Square/Somerville, MA 02143
617-513-9841 or visit http://swingcityboston.com"

 
 
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Hyde Square Dance Presentation

May
31
The Hyde Square
Task Force presents

Ritmo en Acción Showcase
Sunday, May 31st, 4-6 pm
Tower Auditorium, Mass College of Art
and Design, 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston

Ritmo en Accion and the HYM dance company light
up the stage!

This free showcase features the Afro-Latin and Contemporary dance stylings of
the Ritmo en Acción youth dance troupe, the renowned HYM professional dance
company, video work by Mass Art students, and a photography exhibition by
Christina Wegs, a Lewis Hine Fellow. For more info, contact Barbara Civill
at 617.524.8303 x327 or barbara@hydesquare.org.
A special thanks to Berklee College of Music
and Mass Art for all of their support!

For more info, contact Barbara Civill
at 617.524.8303 x327 or barbara@hydesquare.org.

Hyde Square Task Force, 375 Centre Street,
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, www.hydesquare.org
 
Jason Molina Performance and Workshop

Jun
07
June 6: Performance with Rumba Y Timbal at Havana Saturday (Cambridge)
June 7: Workshop Series

Presented by Rumba Y Timbal Dance Co and co-sponsored by SalsaBoston and Havana Club.
Internationally renowned Salsa choreographer and dancer Jason Molina will be in Boston for this weekend! He will be working on a routine with the RYT girls, debuting at Havana Saturday on June 6, and presenting an extensive workshop series on Sunday, June 7. Click the flyer for details.

 
1st Annual - Boston Jam

Jun
13
A NickiiJammzz Production
In Association with Noel Rodriguez
& Collaborating with Willie Sanchez & LDC
Sponsored by SalsaBoston.com

presents...

1st Annual: BOSTON JAM

SATURDAY, JUNE 13th 2009 : 10pm-2am
Courtyard Marriott "Charles River Ballroom"


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DJ Sazam representing Philly & Special Guest DJ Travieso of Boston

Performances by:

Philly's own...CALLE LUNA
Boston's rising stars... LEÑA DANCE COMPANY
Rumba y Timbal Semi-Pro & More...

If you loved the PHILLY JAM...you'll love the BOSTON JAM!!!!!
 
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