[Tango-announce] re: Austin Tango Ops week of : 12.01.2008
Fil Cruz Jr.
filcruzjr at msn.com
Sun Nov 30 15:04:25 CST 2008
Austin Tango Ops week of : 12.01.2008
Tango Google Calendar: Austin Tango Calendar with Milongas and Practicas. Click on link: Google Tango Calendar<http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=aiusn8ua5aq0fn2hqavnlabvpg%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago>
Monday, December 01: 3-WEEK SESSION STARTS !! Intermediate Tango Class at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. From 6:30 to 7:30 pm. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<about:blank> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772
Monday, December 01: CANCELLED TODAY !! Advanced Tango Class at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. From 7:45 to 8:45 pm [for this class, instructor approval required]. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<about:blank> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772
Monday, December 01: LET'S KEEP THE PARTY GOING !! Potluck & Very Informal PractiLonga. From 7:30 to 10:30 pm-ish. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St at 3rd St. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. Please let all out of towners know !! ;-) For information, location go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<about:blank> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772
Monday, December 01: 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, December 02: 3-WEEK SESSION STARTS !! Spanish Conversational Group, all levels, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. First class FREE, instructor Gustavo Simplis. Field Trip to Neighborhood Restaurant !! (call directly 512.619.0778, if running late or wants to meet at restaurant ) 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, December 02: CANCELLED TODAY !! 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, December 02: Beginner Tango Class from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, Intermediate Tango Class from 8:30 to 9:30 pm with Monica and a practica from 9:30 to 10:30 pm-ish. 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, December 02: 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, December 02: 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, December 03: 3-WEEK SESSION STARTS !! 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, December 03: Practica from 7:30-9:30 pm at Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St. [SW corner 7th & Rio Grande] For the next three Wednesdays [Dec 3rd, 10th, 17th] hosted by Margaret & Vance. The charge will be $5 to defray Laura's rent on the studio while she is gone [BA]. Michael will be rolling Laura's CDs. For more information, location contact Margaret & Vance at 512.657.6183 or email at margvance at aol.com<mailto:margvance at aol.com>
Wednesday, December 03: 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, December 04: 3-WEEK SESSION STARTS !! 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, December 04: CANCELLED TODAY !! 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, December 04: 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, December 05: UT Milonga hosted by the University Argentine Tango Club, The Quadrangle Room in The Texas Union, from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. DJ music by Georgia Kromrei. 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 06: 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, December 06: 3-WEEK SESSION STARTS !! Beginner Level Tango Class with Gustavo and Georgia at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. From 1:00 to 2:00 pm. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<about:blank> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772
Saturday, December 06: 3-WEEK SESSION STARTS !! Pre-Intermediate Level Tango Class with Monica and Gustavo at Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St. at 3rd St. From 2:00 to 3:00 pm. DO NOT park in front of houses on 3rd St. For information, location, registration go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<about:blank> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772
Saturday, December 06: 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 go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call Monica Caivano at 512.524.2772
Saturday, December 06: CANCELLED TODAY !! 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/>
Saturday, December 06: BEN WOITENA: A Retrospective 1963 -- 2008. Meet the Artist. From 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Complimentary Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres. At the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd, Austin, TX 78704. Exhibition continues through January 4, 2009. Attendees are Invited to Stay for "Starry Nights" an Argentine Tango Milonga in Celebration of the Exhibition from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Milonga cover $5.00. Complimentary Wine & Buffet.
Sunday, December 07: 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 Events...
Tuesday, December 09: 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, December 11: 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, December 12: Milonguetta Tanguetta 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, December 13: Milonga at Esquina Tango: Not to miss! (buy tickets early to get reduced price !!) 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/>. Advance tickets $15 till Wednesday, Dec. 10th at the door $20. Argentine & Middle Eastern Food avaiailable. BYOB. Evening Itinerary: Going East 7:30 pm Mini Belly Dance Class with Noelia Guajardo, 8:00-10:00 pm Open Dancing with 1001 Nights Orchestra, 9:00 pm-ish Belly Dance Demo by Noelia Guajardo. Going South 10:00 pm Mini Tango Class, 10:30 pm-ish to 12:30 am-ish Open Dancing Glover Gill & Tosca String Quartet, 11:30ish Tango Demo with Monica & Gustavo, 12:30ish-1:00 am more Tango Dancing with DJ, 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
Tuesday, December 16: 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, December 18: 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, 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 Mardi and Steven. From 10:00 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.
Tuesday, December 23: 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, December 25: CANCELLED TODAY !! 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>
Saturday, December 27: Holiday Practica del Este Runs Wild !! No Supervision !! ;-) Practica Del Este, 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 go to http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com<http://www.esquinatangoaustin.com/> or call 512.524.2772
Tuesday, December 30: 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, January 01: CANCELLED TODAY !! 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>
Tuesday, January 06: NEW CLASS !! 6-Week Beginner Argentine Tango I from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Class time will be divided between technique (7:30-8:30) and figures (8:30-9:30). Taught by Laura Pellegrino 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, January 07: Laura's Tango Technique II from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Tango Salon with Laura Pellegrino, topics will vary 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
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: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN !! 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]
Saturday, May 23, 2009: Deena and Denis will be celebrating our 30th anniversary with a Milonga in the Quadrangle Room & Lonestar Room in the Texas Union from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. More details later.
June 4-7, 2009: Fiesta De Tango 2009 at the Omni Hotel, Austin, Texas. For information, location, registration go to TBA.
Upcoming Texas Events...
December 05-07: 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<http://www.tangohous.com/>
December 11-14: Workshop with Hugo Patyn in Dallas, TX. For more information, see Evolution Tango<http://www.evolutiontango.com/> or contact at
Jairelbhi and George<mailto:dancing at evolutiontango.com> or call 469.939.4120.
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: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN !! Houston Tango Festival, at Rice University. For location, information, registration go to http://houstontangofestival.com<http://houstontangofestival.com/>
San Antonio Tango Calendar: For Milongas in San Antonio, TX go to http://tangosa.info/newCalendarTable.html<http://tangosa.info/newCalendarTable.html>
And Other Tango Stuff...
Some Reading Material: Here's a new reading item I've heard about from a Texas Historian friend: A book that examines Argentine National character through Tango; author a Texan -- "Long After Midnight at Nino Bien" is the title.
BIKE RIDE FOR MS: I am riding in the MS150 bike ride for Multiple Sclerosis April 18-19, 2009. This will be my 10th year to ride to find a cure for a disease that has affected my friends and family. I am looking for support from my fellow tangueros. Thanks, Jay Whitley.
My website is: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/jay.whitley<about:blank>
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. [Last few pairs of CIF going for cost, won't last] 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 Google 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/Chicago>
To List Events...
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