[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (11/24/03)

[A. Lester Buck III]

        Things are going to be quiet this week.  Last night
        (Monday) was the second part of the Glover thank you
        celebration.  Ask Michael how you can get a great Tango
        Houston "Follow Me to Tango" bumper sticker if you missed
        the free ones there.  HATA's classes are off this Tuesday,
        Victor's classes continue on Wednesday, check with other
        classes for confirmation as the weekend approaches.

        Both Victor & Susana and Martin & Natia are quiet this
        weekend.  We're saving our energy for next weekend's Third
        All Houston Milonga on Dec 6, hosted by Martin & Natia
        at King's Dance Center.  Mark your calendars!  Flyer at
        http://houtango.com/maps/AllHoustonMilongaDec6.jpg

        The center of Texas tango will be in Austin this weekend,
        for the big Fandango de Tango.  Instructors and classes
        and milongas, oh my!  There are various groups attending,
        some just for parts, so you might be able to get a ride.
        http://www.learn2dance.com/fandango.htm

        The Cotton Exchange Bar has suspended Thursday night tango.
        The Belmar continues on Tuesdays.

        Mercy & Leonor of Toe to Toe will teach a workshop
        on tango vals and milonga on Sunday, December 14th.
        http://houtango.com/maps/ValsWorkshopDec14.pdf

        The upcoming issue of National Geographic will contain an
        article on Tango in Buenos Aires! For a nice preview, go to
        http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0312/feature2/index.html

        Integrated local calendar and links to upcoming events
        on Tango Houston's website, http://www.tangohouston.org/

Monday

        Tonight is a special celebration party for Glover Gill's
        delicious solo tango piano at the Continental Club from
        8-9pm. Come to dance or just to hang out in the relaxed
        atmosphere. 3700 Main at Winburn. Plenty of room to
        dance. FREE

        http://houtango.com/maps/ContinentalClubMap.html

Tuesday

        The Houston Argentine Tango Association is off this
        week.  A new class session begins next week, Dec. 2,
        for an abbrieviated cycle. Joan Bishop & Roger Soto
        instructing. Barbara King's Houston Center of Dance,
        5700 South Rice Avenue. Info: <info at houstontango.org>,
        713-861-8087, http://www.houstontango.org

        http://houtango.com/maps/BarbaraKingMap.html

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        Susana Collins hosts tango dancing at The Belmar, a new
        upscale club near Kirby & Richmond.  Plenty of couches
        and tables encircling a great dance area, with super
        sound system, full bar, and a "Tango Tuesday" special
        for wine and sangria.  2710 Richmond near Kirby, 8:30pm
        until 2:00am.  No cover charge, but it always helps to
        support our hosts with business

        http://houtango.com/maps/BelmarMap.html


Wednesday

        Victor Collins teaches class - beginner 7-8pm, practica
        from 8-8:30pm, intermediate/advanced from 8:30-9:30pm,
        with practica until 10pm. $10/class, or $70 for a
        package of eight. Victor Collins teaches at his studio
        at 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite 281, in The Resource Center.
        Look for Eye Candy Studios. Info: 713-861-4515(studio).
        For detailed directions, follow the link below.

        http://houtango.com/maps/VictorCollinsStudioDirections.html

Thursday

        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara King's
        Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Beginners 8-9pm,
        $12/class, $40 for the four week session. Partners
        not required. http://www.tango-houston.com/,
        <tangoss at hotmail.com>

        http://houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenterMap.html

Friday

        Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and Alicia
        Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle: Beginners
        7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm, Practice 9-10pm. $80 for a package
        of eight one-hour lessons. KickSport, 3001 Richmond.
        Info: Alicia at 713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>,
        http://www.alwaystango.com/

        http://houtango.com/maps/KickSportMap.html

Saturday

        Join your hosts Mercy and Leonor of Toe to Toe at
        Harry's Restaurant every Saturday afternoon for a tango
        practica. Enjoy fantastic music, awesome company, and
        a large dance floor.  4pm-7pm, Harry's Restaurant, 318
        Tuam at Bagby. FREE. For more information contact Mercy
        phone: 713-504-9163 or email: <ChenMercy at hotmail.com>.
        http://houtango.com/maps/HarrysPracticaFlyer.jpg

        http://houtango.com/maps/HarrysRestaurantMap.html

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        Siempre Tango (Always Tango), with Juan Carlos and Alicia
        Suarez, continues an eight week class cycle: Beginners
        7-8pm, Advanced 8-9pm. $80 for a package of eight one-hour
        lessons. KickSport, 3001 Richmond. Info: Alicia at
        713-688-1282, <2tango at pdq.net>, http://www.alwaystango.com/

        http://houtango.com/maps/KickSportMap.html

Sunday

        Cafe Matisse is under renovation for a few weeks, so the
        regular Sunday practica is on hiatus.  Stay tuned for
        its grand return!

        http://houtango.com/maps/CafeMatisseMap.html

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        Toe to Toe with Mercy Chen & Leonor Guariguata continue
        their first series of tango lessons at NiaMoves, 4040
        Milam, Suite 320, from 4-5pm.  Five progressive one hour
        classes for $50, $80/couple, individual classes $15.
        For all levels of dancer, partners not required.
        Bring comfortable shoes with clean soles.  Info:
        713-480-4911 or <platillo12 at hotmail.com>

        http://houtango.com/maps/NiaMovesMap.html

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        Open dancing at Agora Cafe, 1712 Westheimer at Dunlavy,
        just across the street from Brazil, from late until later
        (generally after the practica above at Cafe Matisse). Agora
        is an older house that has been beautifully remodeled with
        an inlaid hardwood floor, an open design with balcony,
        and large windows open to the street. No cover, with
        sandwiches for sale and a full bar. Derik has stocked
        the jukebox with tango CDs. FREE

        http://houtango.com/maps/AgoraMap.html

Let's tango this week.