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Bulletin, Oct.16

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Modesto had a strong presence at Tango By The Rive Saturday. A group showed up for Christy Cote workshops, and more yet for the evening milonga.
More Gato & Andrea performance videos are available on our new website: http://modestotango.blogspot.com/search/label/Video

Saturday lessons continue this week; intermediates at 11 a.m. You can build on what you learn in class, with Gato & Andrea workshops or at the Christy Cote workshops in Sacramento, with private lessons. One private lesson a month often gives more than enough material to work on; Roman is available for privates as early as 8:30 on Saturday and can often stay after class. His $70 fee includes the studio fee.

December in San Francisco: a show worth attending.
The Leading Ladies of Tango with its 18 woman cast, is one of the most extraordinary tango programs ever conceived. Included is a seven-piece Leading Ladies Orchestra under the direction of Uruguayan pianist Polly Ferman, who will play Jovino Santos Neto's, Yara Luna, written specifically for this show and making its world debut. Jovino has been nominated for a 2007 Latin Grammy for Best Jazz Album. Ferman will also lead her ladies in music arranged and composed especially for this show by tango's foremost bandoneonist, Daniel Binelli, and 2006 Latin Grammy winner Pablo Ziegler, Many pieces in this show are either new or have never before been recorded. We can get a block of 20 tickets at $38 each; if everyone invites someone it will help our community grow. Plan for this now and we may get several carloads.
OUR CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, (tonight) Oct. 16 & 23: Dinner and dancing at Jacobs Fine Dining, 2501 McHenry.
A chance to work on moves learned in class and get needed floor time. No fee, but you are encouraged to order off the menu. We start at about 8 p.m. An informal gathering; some arrive early to dine. We may dance until 10 p.m.

SATURDAY, October 21: Regular classes with Roman at Modesto Fitness and Racquet Club, 200 Norwegian, off McHenry. 11 a.m. Intermediate, 12:30 beginning level. Intermediate students are encouraged to stay for the beginner class at no additional fee to work on their own technique and maybe assist beginners. $12 a class per person.

Contact: Modesto Tango Mary (209) 522-1571
http://modestotango.googlepages.com/
Modesto Tango is a non-profit association of tango aficionados dedicated to sharing the artistic, cultural and social aspects of Argentine Tango in Stanislaus County.
OUT OF TOWN: Some have expressed interest in these. To carpool call 522-1571

TUESDAY:
EMERYVILLE - Classes with Nora Dinzelbacher. Allegro Ballroom
5855 Christie Avenue , Emeryville, California 94608
Beginning Class - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $12
Intermediate/Advanced 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. $12
Practica: 9:30-10:30 p.m. $5 (free with class; another chance for floor time).
SACRAMENTO
WEDNESDAY:

La Práctica for all levels with Mike & Alisa at Step One, 1920 T St. (at train tracks), 8:15 to 10:15 p.m., only $3 for all levels, beginners welcome. Another chance to get needed floor time

THURSDAY:
Chris Peake & Emily Trites teach "Twenty-Something Tango" at TBTR in Old Sac
from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for
more information.
Zak Brown hosts a práctica featuring a mix of music from 8 to 10 p.m. Thurdays at "Tango by the River" 128 J Street in Old Sacramento. Cost is only $3!!! Contact Donna at donna@rivertango.com or 916-443-7008 for more information.
MILONGAS ELSEWHERE

SACRAMENTO
@>---- at Tango by the River ( 128 J Street. Old Sacramento)
• SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28: Beginning tango lesson 8 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 7:45), then we dance from 9 to midnight! Cost is $15 for lesson & dance; $10 for dance only; both include hors d'oeuvres & refreshments.

@>---- 2nd SUNDAY / Time 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - at Giovanni's Pizzeria Milonga
( 2701 Del Paso Rd in Safeway Shopping Center Town Center -
Del Paso Rd exit from I-5 - East)
Contact: Joanne Miyao (916) 215-1020 cell or Betsy Gordon (916) 601-8824 cell

FAIR OAKS
1st and 3rd Sundays of every month - 6 - 9:30 p.m.
@>---- "MILONGA MIRABELLE" 7318 Winding Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (just west of San Juan)
Hosted by Mirabelle European Pastry Café. Mini Cover Charge: $5 for dancers (includes two tickets for drawings at 8 & 8:30 p.m.) This charge is to support our host, whether or not we eat and drink at his establishment. The Mirabelle will remain open for customers which will expose Argentine tango to a new area! With the hope of promoting tango Teachers are encouraged to put out their flyers.
@>---- Every THURSDAY evening at "Café La Boca" at 2600 Fair Oaks Boulevard
(at Munroe, diagonally across from Loehmann's Plaza) from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m, más o menos. Contact Ed Loomis, TangoBear@pobox.com or 916-368-9451, for info.

@>---- FRESNO
Fresno Halloween Milonga SUNDAY October 29
$10 per person, 6 p.m
Potluck Dinner / Beverages and tables service will be provided.
Costumes encouraged. Let's plan a car-pool.
CONDUCTED AT Studio 65, 2965 N. Maroa Ave, north of Clinton.

@>---- SAN FRANCISCO:
Thursday Oct 19 & 26
Mariposa Argentine Tango Club at the Verdi Club www.sfmariposaverdi.org
2424 Mariposa St. at Potrero Ave, SF
7:15 - 8 p.m - Close Embrace Basics 8 - 8:45 p.m - Int/Adv Close Embrace
8:45 p.m - 12:30 am - Milonga hosted by Victor Meneses & Christy Coté with D.J. Emilo Flores
$15 class & Milonga/$14 Milonga only.

@>---- MONTEREY - Annual Pirate Milonga
Sunday, October 22 with DJ - Fernando Filippelli 7-11 p.m. $12
Get those seaworthy or landlubber duds together! Pirates, Wenches, Spanish settlers, Soldiers, Indians invited to Monterey's annual costume celebration Inspired by the 1818 attack on Monterey by Hipolito Bouchard and his Argentinean Revolutionarios. Dancing, eating, drinking and general merriment encouraged. Plundering, looting, or gunfire will not be tolerated at The House of The Four Winds - www.tangomontereybay.com / (831) 649-8821 or 373-7872

UPCOMING TANGO TOURS TO BUENOS AIRES:

FROM El Gato & Andrea: Dear Tangueros, If you think of investing in a trip to Buenos Aires , don't miss this great opportunity to travel to the Mecca of Tango with two professional Argentinean dancers and masters, Gato Valdez and Andrea Monti. They will guide you to the best local places during the 14 tour days and will accompany you at all times!
The package includes the following:
* Airport pick up and drop off in Buenos Aires
* 13 nights, 14 days at a 4 stars hotel with breakfast
* Welcome dinner
* Tango City Tour (Historic circuit, La Boca, San Telmo, Retiro, Recoleta Cemetery, Centro Cultural Recoleta, Palemo parks and Palermo neighborhood, Mataderos Fair)
* 8 tango classes with excellent teachers (one and a half hours each)
* Colón Theatre visit
* Café Tortoni visit
* A day in the country (with"asado " , " gauchos show," horse riding, music and more!
* 12 milonga nights (entrance tickets included)
* Tango Dinner Show at one of the best dinner theatres in Buenos Aires *Guided shopping day
* Farewell dinner
For more information, details & registration, please visit our trip website www.bairestangotour.com.ar montitango@hotmail.com / andretodotango@yahoo.com.ar
(415) 425 0515
Thank you! Andrea & Gato

From Patricia Thatcher / Dear Tangueros and Tangueras,
Now is the time to register for Patricia's Buenos Aires trip next February 2007 which includes a two-night extension to Iguazu Falls and the chance to participate in the city's FREE and awesome TANGO FESTIVAL with free nightly concerts with the best tango orchestras, free classes, free outdoor milongas.... I give you plenty of information to discover "your own" Buenos Aires and make it your own unique experience. We don't go around together. I let you experience Buenos Aires like a local, not with a group of tourists who stand out at milongas and cafes. We will have a few group activities, such as a day excursion to Colonia and El Tigre and a group dinner and tango show. I do not provide taxi dancers, but tell you how to go to the milongas and get asked to dance and meet the real tangueros you needn't pay for!

My goal is to show you how to experience Buenos Aires like a local. A deposit of $350 holds your spot. All info is on my website at www.infusionstravel.com. Hotel upgrades and trip extensions are possible because as you know, I own a fully registered travel agency.
February 20 to March 8, 2007 BUENOS AIRES TANGO FESTIVAL
$2,345 fourteen-night package with Iguazu Falls
$1,895 twelve-night package Buenos Aires only
Departure from San Francisco, flying Continental Airlines.
Please email your questions and inquiries to
www.infusionstravel.com ~Travel to Tango Festivals Worldwide~

Until later:
Mary Menz
(209) 522-1571
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