[Tango-announce] re: Austin Tango Ops week of : 10.20.2008

Sun Oct 19 15:05:44 CDT 2008

  Austin Tango Ops week of : 10.20.2008

  Monday, October 20: Tango Classes at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. Intermediate Session from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Advanced Session from 7:45 to 8:45 pm [for this class, instructor approval required]. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Monday, October 20: Level 1 Argentine Tango class taught by Liz Garcia. Go Dance Studio, 2625 W. Anderson Ln. [North side of Northcross Mall enter between Guitar Center and Wallpapers To Go] From 9:00 to 10:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.godancestudio.com/<http://www.godancestudio.com/> or call Go Dance at 512.339.9391

  Tuesday, October 21: Spanish Conversational Group, all levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. First class FREE, instructor Gustavo Simplis, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location call Gustavo Simplis at 512.524.2772 or go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/>   

  Tuesday, October 21: Beginner Tango taught by Mardi and Steven from 7:00-8:00 pm at Southwestern University Georgetown. For information, location, registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com<http://www.georgetowntango.com/>    

  Tuesday, October 21: Tango lesson from 7:30 to 8:30 pm and a practica from 8:30 to 10:30 pm hosted by the University Argentine Tango Club in The Showroom Room at The Texas Union. This is a FREE event, but any small donation is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Georgia at <mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Tuesday, October 21: 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 information, location, registration call 512.249.6481 or write adswing at aol.com<mailto:adswing at aol.com> 

  Tuesday, October 21: CANCELLED TODAY!! 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 information, location go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/<http://www.lambertsaustin.com/> or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com<http://www.glovertango.com/>

  Wednesday, October 22: Monica Caivano teaches Argentine Tango Classes at Austin Uptown Dance Studio located at 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]. Beginner class starts at 6:00 pm. Intermediate class at 7:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772  

  Wednesday, October 22: Milonguero Style Tango taught by Mardi and Steven. Intermediate is from 6:45 to 7:45 pm, beginner class from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at Murchison Community School. For information, location, registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com<http://www.georgetowntango.com/> 

  Wednesday, October 22: Technique/Connection class from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Topical class [Volcadas] from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Taught by Laura Pellegrino. One class $15, both classes $25, location at Khabele Studio, SW corner 7th & Rio Grande. For information, location, registration go to www.tangointexas.com<http://www.tangointexas.com/> or call Laura at 512.590.3644

  Wednesday, October 22: Level 2 Argentine Tango class taught by Liz Garcia. Go Dance Studio, 2625 W. Anderson Ln. [North side of Northcross Mall enter between Guitar Center and Wallpapers To Go] From 9:00 to 10:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.godancestudio.com/<http://www.godancestudio.com/> or call Go Dance at 512.339.9391

  Thursday, October 23: Beginner Level Tango Class from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Intermediate Level Tango Class from 7:30 to 8:30 pm with Monica and Gustavo, at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St.  For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772 

  Thursday, October 23: Milonguero Style Movements for Small Spaces taught by Mardi and Steven. Intermediate Class from 6:45 to 7:45 pm, Beginner Class from 8:00 to 9:00 pm at Aralyn's Downtown Studio [9th and Congress]. Class size is limited. For information, location, registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com<http://www.georgetowntango.com/>  

  Thursday, October 23: Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant [downtown] 620 Congress Ave at 7th St. [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by Laura Pellegrino. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Vance at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com>

  Friday, October 24:  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 Fil Cruz Jr. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Some snacks provided or bring snacks. BYOB. Cost $5.00 PP/$3.00 Students. For information, location write Bruce at <mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu<mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>

  Saturday, October 25: Basic Pilates for Tango Dancers with Rachel Murray at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 11:45 am to 12:45 pm. Pre-registration recommended, class size is limited. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/>  

  Saturday, October 25: Beginner Level Tango Class with Gustavo and Georgia at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 1:00 to 2:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Saturday, October 25: Beginner Level Milonga Class with Monica and Gustavo at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 2:00 to 3:00 pm. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Saturday, October 25: CANCELLED TODAY!! Practica Del Este, a weekly supervised practica, at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. From 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Price $3/$4. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772 

  Saturday, October 25: Stephen & Mardi teach an Intermediate Tango Class from 6:00 to 6:55 pm and Beginner Tango Class from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 North Austin Ave. For information, location, registration go to http://www.georgetowntango.com<http://www.georgetowntango.com/>

  Sunday, October 26: Practica at Tapestry Dance Studio, 2302 Western Trails [behind Central Market South] from 7:00 to 9:00 pm in Studio I, [use the side door entrance - first door to the left of the loading dock] first time FREE, student $3, non-student $4. For information, location call John Gillum at 512.441.0982

  Upcoming Austin Milongas, Events and Performances...  

  Tuesday, October 28: 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 information, location go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/<http://www.lambertsaustin.com/> or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com<http://www.glovertango.com/>

  Thursday, October 30: Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant [downtown] 620 Congress Ave at 7th St. [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by Monica Caivano. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Vance at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com>

  Friday, October 31: Outdoor Halloween Milonga hosted by UTAC in the newly renovated Texas Union Patio, the setting is beautiful, the floor is improved, and we hope you'll wear a costume and bring your dancing shoes. From 9:00 pm till 2:00 am. This is a FREE event, but any small donation is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Georgia at <mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Friday, October 31: Halloween Party at Ruta Maya: The Just Desserts invite you to come dance "tango etc." at their "Love or Die" World Music Masquerade and Art Ball." It will be a CD release party for their new tango-centric CD "Love or Die", and the night will also feature a performance by the highly ecstatic Middle Eastern groove band Atash (www.atash.com<about:blank>). The Just Desserts will be a trio that evening, featuring Lauren Checchio of 1001 Nights Orchestra on percussion. The Just Desserts play at 9:30 pm and Atash from 11:00 pm to 1:00 am, ending with a world techno dance jam. www.cdbaby.com/cd/justdessertsmusic.com<http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/justdessertsmusic.com>

  Saturday, November 1: Tango por El Dia de los Muertos Milonga at Kay Kennedy's house, 2327 Westrock Dr, Austin, TX. Live tango music, "Just Desserts" will play for a set. DJ music by Pat Dickerson for the rest of evening. From 9:00 pm to 1:30 am. For information, location call Kay at 512.707.6937

  Tuesday, November 4: 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 information, location go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/<http://www.lambertsaustin.com/> or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com<http://www.glovertango.com/>

  Thursday, November 6: Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant [downtown] 620 Congress Ave at 7th St. [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by Georgia Kromrei. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Vance at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com>

  Friday, November 7: UT Milonga hosted by the University Argentine Tango Club at The Qudrangle Room in The Texas Union, from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Guest performers and DJ to be announced. This is a FREE event but bring snacks and/or drinks also any small donation is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Georgia at kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Tuesday, November 11: 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 information, location go to http://www.lambertsaustin.com/<http://www.lambertsaustin.com/> or contact Glover at www.glovertango.com<http://www.glovertango.com/>

  Thursday, November 13: Milonga at Thai Passion Restaurant [downtown] 620 Congress Ave at 7th St. [entrance on 7th St.] from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am. DJ music by TBA. This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Vance at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com>

  Friday, November 14: Milonguetta Tanguetta with Special Guest Lorena Ermocida at La Tazza Fresca, 519 W. 37th St. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJ music by Monica Caivano. Social dancing, coffee, beer, wine & food available! This is a FREE event, but please patronize the restaurant, any purchase is greatly appreciated. For information, location go to http://www.monitango.com<about:blank> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Saturday, November 15: Milonga del Campanario with Special Guest Lorena Ermocida at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  November 14-18: Lorena Ermocida Workshop at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772 

  Friday, November 21:  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 TBA. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Some snacks provided or bring snacks. BYOB. Cost $5.00 PP/$3.00 Students. For information, location write Bruce at <mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu<mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>

  November 22-23: Esquina Tango will participate in East Austin Studio Tour with Tango Photo Exhibit by Gabrielle Brown & Amy Smith. Be on the look out for dancing & classes opportunities as well.  http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com/<http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com/>  More info to come!

  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 information, location, registration go to www.fandangodetango.com<http://www.fandangodetango.com/>

  Friday, December 5: UT Milonga hosted by the University Argentine Tango Club, The Quadrangle Room in The Texas Union, from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Guest performers and DJ to be announced. This is a FREE event but bring snacks and/or drinks also any small donation is greatly appreciated. For information, location contact Georgia at kromreig at yahoo.com<mailto:kromreig at yahoo.com>

  Saturday, December 13: Experience Argentina & The Middle East. Immerse yourself in this unique evening affair. Live music with Glover Gill & 1001 Nights Orchestra, Tango & Belly Dancing and food from both of these rich and passionate cultures! http://www.1001nightsorchestra.com<http://www.1001nightsorchestra.com/>  http://glovertango.com/<http://glovertango.com/>. At Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772

  Friday, December 19:  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 TBA. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Some snacks provided or bring snacks. BYOB. Cost $5.00 PP/$3.00 Students. For information, location write Bruce at <mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu<mailto:hauflerb at arlut.utexas.edu>

  Saturday, December 20: Feliz Navidad Milonga hosted by Barbara Alexis. Located at 1802 Stanley Ave. From 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Glover and friends will play from about 9:30 to 11:30 pm. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. Bring a small snack or a beverage and lots of holiday spirit!! For information, location call Barbara at 512.462.2137.

  Friday, February 13, 2009: Buenos Aires' Tango Fire features ten of Argentina's finest dancers, a live quartet of brilliant musicians, and Diego Fama, 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> 

  March 27-29, 2009: Austin's Spring Tango Festival 2009, 3 days, 3 nights, 6 tango teachers, classes and milonga each night. For information, location, registration go to http://www.tangoteacherexchange.com/<http://www.tangoteacherexchange.com/> [Also become a FAN, check ASTF<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Austins-Spring-Tango-Festival/38741617400?ref=ts> on Facebook]

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

  Upcoming Texas Events...

        Monday, Every Week: Milonga at Lisa's Mexican Restaurant hosted by Judith and Fiacro, 815 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX [corner of Woodlawn and Bandera]. From 7:00 to 9:30 pm. No class instruction. DJ music by Judith Foster. No cover, but please patronize the restaurant, consume a beverage or a dinner. Prices are very reasonable. For more information call Judith Foster at 210.493.7420.

  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

  Saturday, November 1: Dia de los Muertos Celebration !!! Everyone is invited to Norma's Place at 7718 Parkwood Way, San Antonio, TX for a "day of the dead " celebration. Bring your own bottle and something to place on the alter to honor someone on the other side. Festivities start at 8:00 pm, costumes would be fun. The $10.00 door fee is for this years fund raiser for the Posada Milonga. The fund raisers help us to keep the cost of the tickets down. For information, location contact B at b at lavidatango.com<about:blank> 

  November 1-2: Damian Lobato Workshop www.damianlobato.com<http://www.damianlobato.com/> in Houston hosted by Laura Pellegrino and TangoHous. At AvantGarden (2nd floor), 411 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006. Saturday Night milonga hosted by TangoHous. Performance by Damian and Laura. For information, location, registration contact Laura at bsasbaby at gmail.com<mailto:bsasbaby at gmail.com>

  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<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<http://www.tangohous.com/>

  Friday, December 12: The Sixth Annual Posada Milonga in San Antonio TX. At the beautiful historic Granada Ballroom on the Riverwalk. Enjoy the Traditional Posada Celebration plus Exhibitions of Tango [dancers to be announced]. DJ music and live music with Daniel Monsarret. Entertainment starts at 7:00 pm. Dancing ends at 12:00 pm. Get your tickets early. For information or tickets contact: Norma at 210.748.6338 or Margie at 210.494.3963 or  B at b at lavidatango.com<mailto:b at lavidatango.com> or http://www.lavidatango.com/pm<http://www.lavidatango.com/pm>

  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...

  Esquina Tango: We made it to prestigious Austin magazine "The Good Life"! Pick up a copy at your favorite store and check out the article and photos! For more information go to http://www.goodlifemag.com/<http://www.goodlifemag.com/>

  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 moni at monitango.com<mailto:moni at monitango.com> 

  Apartment for Rent in BA: 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/>

  Facebook is a social utility that connects you with the people around you. Facebook has become very popular in the tango community, locally and around the world. If you don't have a Facebook account and would like one it's FREE, you can sign up at http://www.facebook.com/<http://www.facebook.com/>. Once you have an account, search for "Austin Tango", join our group and you're on your way. 

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

  To List Events...

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