[HouTango-L] Tango This Week (1/19/04)
A. Lester Buck III
buck at compact.com
Wed Jan 21 19:53:56 UTC 2004
The Grand Return!! Absence truly does make the heart grow
fonder, and Tango Houston again hosts their weekly event
at Cafe Matisse, newly renovated and dancer friendly.
Don't miss the fun this Sunday.
Latin Carnaval, the current incarnation of Astoria back
with Edward Grigassy at the helm, hosts a CD release
party this Thursday at Cotton Exchange Bar. You might
remember them as the regular tango performers on Fridays
at Azukar. Their new CD is entitled "Sueno de Barrilete,"
and includes a mix of tango with other Latin sounds.
Samples at http://guitar.home.texas.net/latcarn.html
Martin & Natia host their every other Saturday milonga in
the big ballroom at King's Dance Center, starting at 8pm.
Reminder: Toe to Toe hosts Robin Thomas & Jennifer
Bratt for a tango workshop the weekend of Jan 31-Feb 1.
http://houtango.com/maps/RobinJenniferWorkshopJan31.doc
On February 19, Casa Argentina hosts another piano tango
benefit at King's Dancing Center. Martin & Natia will
perform, and there will be a special appearance/performance
by the group "ARGENTANGO." Tickets are $15 for
members of Casa Argentina and $20 for non-members.
Each ticketholder receives an empanada, a sandwich and
one glass of wine. Please come and support your fellow
Tango dancers
Integrated local calendar and links to upcoming events
on Tango Houston's website, http://www.tangohouston.org/
Monday
Glover Gill of Glovertango plays 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 continues
a seven week class cycle this week. Students may
enter up to the second week. 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 & Derik Rawson host tango dancing
at Byzantio, a new upscale Mediterranean cafe bar.
Great wood floor, menu of salads, sandwiches, coffees,
wines, etc. Easy going management. Great ambiance
for tango! 403 West Gray, 8:30pm to midnight, info:
713-520-6896 No cover charge, but it always helps to
support our hosts with business.
http://houtango.com/maps/ByzantioMap.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
Latin Carnaval, the new group led by Edward Grigassy
of the former Astoria, holds a CD release party
at the Cotton Exchange Bar, 808 Franklin at Travis
downtown. Shows at 8pm and 10pm, with recorded tango
music otherwise. No cover, but one drink minimum.
Latin Carnaval plays tangos for dancing, along with
a mix other other Latin dance styles. Samples at
http://guitar.home.texas.net/latcarn.html
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/KingsDanceCenterMap.html
Friday
Martin & Natia Palaez teach group classes at Barbara
King's Houston Center of Dance, 5700 South Rice. Combined
Intermediate/Advanced 7-8pm. $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
Martin & Natia host their every other Saturday milonga in
the big ballroom at King's Dance Center, starting at 8pm,
5700 S. Rice. Entrance is $10/person, BYOB, security on
site. http://www.tango-houston.com/, <tangoss at hotmail.com>
http://houtango.com/maps/KingsDanceCenter.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 Grand Return!!! Absence makes the heart grow
fonder, and Tango Houston again 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.
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