[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (10/13/03)

[A. Lester Buck III]

        Mercy & Leonor of Toe to Toe kick off a series of
        three (at least - we can hope!) afternoon practicas
        in the Galleria common area between Macy's and Saks
        near Baby Gap, starting this Saturday, 3-7pm, FREE.
        http://houtango.com/maps/galleria_practica_flyer.ppt

        Victor & Susana host their Saturday milonga this weekend.
        Victor will also host his 3rd Annual Halloween Milonga
        (tango plus other music) on Friday, October 31.  For those
        of you keeping count, that makes two Halloween milongas.
        :-(

        Juan Carlos & Alicia Suarez of Por Siempre Tango (Always
        Tango) have choreographed the Argentine tango dance
        portions of the theatrical show OOO! Tango!, playing
        Saturday & Sunday at Talente Bilingue de Houston.
        http://houtango.com/maps/OOTangoFlyer.doc

        Leonor Guariguata has assumed the role of tango DJ on
        Thursdays at the Cotten Exchange Bar.  Great dance music
        is assured.

        The Gypsies are at Cosmos Cafe this Sunday for their
        monthly gig.  Details below.

        Translated lecture in honor of Argentine writer Jorge Luis
        Borges by Maria Kodama de Borges and Horacio Salas, Monday,
        Oct 20, 4pm at the Baker Institute, Rice University.
        More details to come.

        Next weekend, Oct. 25, Casa Argentina and the Univ. of
        St. Thomas present "A Night of Tango", a tango recital
        with pianist Rene Casarsa and dancing by two local tango
        couples.  Complete details shortly, mark your calendars.
        http://www.casaargentina.org/Eventos/rene.htm

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

Monday

        Glover Gill of Glovertango normally plays delicious solo
        tango piano at the Continental Club from 8-9pm, but he's
        on a three week break for vacation, etc.  Back Oct. 20
        (next Monday)

Tuesday

        The Houston Argentine Tango Association is on break
        until their next class cycle starts on October 28.
        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/KingsDanceCenterMap.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

        Susana Collins hosts tango dancing at the Cotton
        Exchange Bar, an elegant & historic downtown venue
        at Franklin & Travis. Recorded music starts at 10pm,
        and later Greg Harbar and his world music ensemble
        focusing on tango.  Check out the incredible pictures
        at <http://www.cottonexchangebar.com/gallery.html>. 808
        Franklin at corner with Travis, 10:00pm until 2:00am.
        No cover charge, but it always helps to support our hosts
        with business

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

Friday

        Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara King's
        Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Intermediate,
        7-8pm; Advanced, 8-9pm. $10/class. Partners not required.
        Special for experienced male dancers: two classes
        for the price of one.  http://www.tango-houston.com/,
        <tangoss at hotmail.com>

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

        Mercy Chen and Leonor Guariguata, of Toe to Toe, kick
        off (at least) three Saturday afternoon practicas at
        The Galleria.  This will be a great way to promote
        Argentine tango to an entirely new audience.  Take a
        break from holiday shopping and join us for tango
        dancing.  Oct 18th, 25th, and Nov 1st 3pm - 7pm in
        the common area between Macy's and Saks Fifth Ave,
        next to the Babygap.  You are more than welcome to
        bring flyers for venues and classes around town and
        spread the word about all Houston tango events.  FREE
        http://houtango.com/maps/galleria_practica_flyer.ppt

        http://houtango.com/maps/GalleriaPracticaMap.gif

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        Victor's studio hosts their every other Saturday milonga,
        starting at 8pm.  Entrance is $7.00 per person, soft
        drinks and snacks provided, with a $2.00 discount to those
        bringing additional food/drink donations.  For more info
        contact Victor at 281-443-3322.

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

        The Gypsies play at Cosmos Cafe, 69 Heights Blvd., lots
        of tangos as well as other music, and a new dance floor.
        7-10pm.  FREE

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

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        Tango Houston hosts their weekly practica at Café
        Matisse, 114 Gray at Valentine, from 7:30pm to midnight,
        713-942-8600.  Come practice what you have been learning
        in class, polish your steps for the milongas, and try out
        new moves in a fun, forgiving dance environment. Casual
        dress, plenty of room, beginners welcome, advanced
        dancers welcome.  $3/members, $5/public (Tango Houston
        membership is $12/year)

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