[Tango-announce] re: Austin Tango Ops week of 08-18-2008

Mon Aug 18 10:24:27 CDT 2008

   Austin Tango Ops week of: 08/18/2008

  Monday, August 18: Tango Classes at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. Intermediate Session 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Advanced Session 7:45 to 8:45 pm [for this class, instructor approval required]. For more information go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Tuesday, August 19: Glover Tango plays live music at Lambert's, 401 W. 2nd St. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated and/or please tip the band. For more information go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/<http://www.lambertsaustin.com/> or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com<http://www.glovertango.com/>

  Tuesday, August 19: UT Tango Club hosts a Practica from 7:00 to 10:00 pm in The Showroom at The Texas Union. This is a FREE event, but any small donation is greatly appreciated. For more information contact Georgia at kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Tuesday, August 19: Angel Figueroa teaches a Beginner/Intermediate Tango Class [more a workshop format rather than a class format]. 9:00 pm at Shirley McPhail School of Dance, 8018 Mesa Dr. [off of Spicewood]. For more information call 512.249.6481 or write adswing at aol.com<mailto:adswing at aol.com>  

  Wednesday, August 20: Milonguero Style Movements for Small Spaces taught by Mardi and Steven. [Aug 6th-27th] Intermediate is from 6:45 to 7:45 pm, beginner class from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at a private studio [9th and Congress]. For location, information, registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com<http://www.georgetowntango.com/>  

  Wednesday, August 20: Technique/Connection Class. From 7:30 to 8:30 pm, Sacada Class. From 8:30 to 9:30 pm. One class $15, both classes $25, location at Khabele Studio, SW corner 7th & Rio Grande. For more information go to www.tangointexas.com<http://www.tangointexas.com/> or call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644

  Thursday, August 21: Beginner Tango Class taught at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. Parking entrance on Pedernales. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 6:30 to 7:30 pm. For more information go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Thursday, August 21: Bruce Haufler teaches a Tango Class series at Austin Uptown Dance Studio.  Beginner class starts at 7:30 pm.  Intermediate class at 8:30 pm. Classes held at 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd].  For more information write Bruce at <mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu<mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>

  Thursday, August 21: Milonga at Thai Passion [downtown] 620 Congress Ave [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For more information contact Vance at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com> or Georgia at <mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Friday, August 22: NEW MILONGA - Uptown Milonga [Austin Uptown Dance Studio] located at 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]. DJ music by Pat Dickerson. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Some snacks provided or bring snacks, BYOB. Cost $5.00 PP/$3.00 students. For more information write Bruce at <mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu<mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>

  Saturday, August 23: Basic Pilates for Tango Dancers with Rachel Murray at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. Parking entrance on Pedernales. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 11:45 am to 12:45 pm [August 9th-30th]. Pre-registration recommended, class size is limited. For more information go to <http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/special-workshops/pilates-for-tango-dancers>http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/special-workshops/pilates-for-tango-dancers<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/special-workshops/pilates-for-tango-dancers>

  Saturday, August 23: Beginner Tango Class taught at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 1:00 to 2:00 pm. For more information go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Saturday, August 23: Practica Del Este, a weekly supervised practica, at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Price $3/$4. For more information go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Saturday, August 23: Stephen & Mardi teach an Intermediate Tango Class from 6:00 to 6:55 pm and a Beginner Tango Class from 7:00 to 8:00 pm [Aug 2nd-23rd] at Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 North Austin Ave. For location, information, registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com<http://www.georgetowntango.com/>

  Sunday, August 24: Practica at Tapestry Dance Studio, 2302 Western Trails [behind Central Market South] from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Studio I [use side door entrance-first door to the left of loading dock] first time FREE, student $3, non-student $4. For more information call John Gillum at 512.441.0982

  Upcoming Austin Events and Performances...  

  Monday, August 25: Lorena Ermocida Workshop from 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm. At Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For location, information, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/workshops/lorena-ermodica-special-tango-class<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/workshops/lorena-ermodica-special-tango-class> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772 

  Tuesday, August 26: Glover Tango plays live music at Lambert's, 401 W. 2nd St. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated and/or please tip the band. For more information go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/<http://www.lambertsaustin.com/> or contact Glover at www.Glovertango.com<http://www.glovertango.com/> 

  Thursday, August 28: Intermediate Level Special Class with Masters Silvina Valz & Oliver Kolker at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Cost $25 early bird or $30 at the door. Men & Women get working on that mean technique and then get to apply it for tango & milonga. For more information go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Thursday, August 28: Milonga at Thai Passion [downtown] 620 Congress Ave [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by Pat Dickerson. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For more information contact Vance at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com> or Georgia at kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Friday, August 29: Happy Tango Hour Welcome Milonga at Copa Bar & Grill www.copabarandgrill.com 217 Congress Ave. From 7:00-10:00 pm. FREE Moni Mini Tango lesson 7:00-7:30 pm. DJ music by Monica Caivano. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant/bar, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For more information go to http://www.monitango.com or call Monica at 512.524.2772

  August 30-31: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Labor Weekend Tango Workshop with Masters Silvina Valz & Oliver Kolker. At Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. Take your tango to the next level with exceptional instruction & stunning performances!  For location, information, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772.

  Saturday, August 30: Milonga Del Campanario, from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Master performance by Silvina Valz & Oliver Kolker. At Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. [Parking entrance on Pedernales] DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. Door: $20/$15 University Student. For more information go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772.

  Sunday, August 31: Appreciation BBQ/Milonga for Silvina Valz and Oliver Kolker hosted by Tom Kamrath beginning at 6:00 pm. You are welcome to come after class to swim, socialize or dance. Bring your favorite BBQ item for the grill or BYOB as well as swim suits and towels. Everyone is welcome whether or not you attended the workshop. My house is located at 2505 Braemar Cv. The Google link for the address is MAP<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=2505+Braemar+Cove+Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&ll=30.146111,-97.784371&spn=0.01169,0.01693&z=16&iwloc=addr.> 

  September 6-7: The University Argentine Tango Club is sponsoring a new Tango production titled "Uno" from our very own Glover Gill and Washington D.C.'s Sharna Fabiano. The piece will feature original music composed by Glover Gill, and choreography by Sharna Fabiano. They will be accompanied by the Glover Tango Orchestra, including the Tosca Strings and Chris Maresh. Performances will be at UT's McCullough Theater. More information will be forthcoming, and if you would like to make a donation toward this project to defray production costs, please let any of the UATC officers know and/or contact Georgia at kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com> 

  September 6-7: Daniel Tuero Workshop at Esquina Tango. Private lessons available [August 28 thru September 8]. For location, information, registration go to www.tangointexas.com<http://www.tangointexas.com/> or call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644

  Tuesday, September 30: Federico Aubele Concert http://www.myspace.com/aubele<http://www.myspace.com/aubele> at The Parrish, 214 E 6th St [6th @ Brazos], Austin, Texas. All ages, doors at 8:00 pm, tickets $16/$18 at Frontgate Tickets <http://c3presents.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?c=1&lid=23628&eid=28786&tid=97804_52723&qty=1>http://c3presents.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?c=1&lid=23628&eid=28786&tid=97804_52723&qty=1<http://c3presents.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?c=1&lid=23628&eid=28786&tid=97804_52723&qty=1>

  November 26-30: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Fandango de Tango 2008 in Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas. We're celebrating our 10th Annual Event. An immersion in an art of Argentine Tango. Over 130 hours of tango dancing fun! Including over 90 hours of classes and over 30 hours of social dancing. For location, information, registration go to www.fandangodetango.com<http://www.fandangodetango.com/>   

  Friday, February 13, 2009: Buenos Aires' Tango Fire features ten of Argentina's finest dancers, a live quartet of brilliant musicians, and Diego Fama, Tango Fire's powerful vocalist. At One World Theater, http://www.oneworldtheatre.org/artists_S08W09.html#tango<http://www.oneworldtheatre.org/artists_S08W09.html#tango> , shows 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm, tickets at <http://gettix.net/texas/?event_id=2395>http://gettix.net/texas/?event_id=2395<http://gettix.net/texas/?event_id=2395>

  March 27-29, 2009: Austin's Spring Tango Festival 2009 [formally Austin Teacher Tango Exchange] 3 days, 3 nights, 6 tango teachers, classes and milonga each night. For location, information, registration go to TBA.

  June 4-7, 2009: Fiesta De Tango 2009 at the Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas. For location, information, registration go to TBA.

  Upcoming Texas Events...  

  August 30-31: Daniel Tuero Workshop in Houston. Private lessons available [August 28 thru September 8]. For location, information, registration go to www.tangointexas.com<http://www.tangointexas.com/> or call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644

  September 6-7: Oscar Mandagaran & Georgina Vargas Workshop in Dallas. For location, information, registration go to http://www.nocturnatango.com<http://www.nocturnatango.com/> or call Laurie Vega at 214.415.5876

  September 26-28: Jennifer Olson & Evan Griffiths Workshop in Houston. For location, information, registration go to http://www.myspace.com/tangojennifer<http://www.myspace.com/tangojennifer> or http://www.dancemanhattan.com<http://www.dancemanhattan.com/> or http://www.tangohous.com<http://www.tangohous.com/>

  October 24-26: Graciela Gonzales Workshop in Dallas. For location, information, registration contact Phyllis Williams at http://www.la-vida-es-una-milonga.com/<http://www.la-vida-es-una-milonga.com/> or call 214.750.5169

  November 21-23: Mila Vigdorova & Korey Ireland Workshop in Houston. For location, information, registration go to http://www.ko-arts.com/koreymila.htm<http://www.ko-arts.com/koreymila.htm> or http://www.tangohous.com<http://www.tangohous.com/>

  December 5-7: Homer & Christina Ladas Workshop in Houston. For location, information, registration go to http://freshlaundrytango.info<http://freshlaundrytango.info/> or http://www.tangohous.com<http://www.tangohous.com/> 

  January 22-25, 2009: Houston Tango Festival, at Rice University. For location, information, registration go to http://houstontangofestival.com<http://houstontangofestival.com/>

  And Other Tango Stuff...

  Tango Shoes for Sale: Laura has brought shoes from Buenos Aires for resale. Shoes are size 6 to 9. For more information write at bsasbaby at gmail.com<mailto:bsasbaby at gmail.com>

  Tango Shoes for Sale: Ladies and Gentlemen shoes available! Monica has a selection of Flabella shoes she has brought back from Buenos Aires. For more information write moni at monitango.com<mailto:moni at monitango.com> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Hand Made Mates: We also have lovely mates from Argentina for decoration or to use! For more information write <mailto:moni at monitango.com>moni at monitango.com<mailto:moni at monitango.com>

  Spanish Conversational Group: All levels, every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. First class free, instructor Gustavo Simplis, 209 Pedernales St. @ 3rd St. Parking entrance on Pedernales. Do not park at houses on 3rd. For more information call Gustavo Simplis at 512.524.2772 or go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/>

  Apartment for Rent: Available for short term rental daily/weekly/monthly. Inquiries and availability call Monica Caivano at 512.420.8839 or go to http://www.monitango.com<http://www.monitango.com/>

  Tango Calendar: www.austintango.org<http://www.austintango.org/> has a great monthly calendar of events posted, with links to each event as well as other tango related links.

  Tango Calendar: Austin Tango Calendar with milongas, practicas and major Austin tango events as its focus, convenient links to maps. Tango calendar address is http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aiusn8ua5aq0fn2hqavnlabvpg%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York<http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aiusn8ua5aq0fn2hqavnlabvpg%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York>

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