San Antonio Tango Notices, Week of 14 - 20 December, 2009

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Dec 17, 2009, 1:08:01 PM12/17/09

~ San Antonio Tango Notices ~

Notices for the week from December 14, 2009 through December 20, 2009

Hola Tangueros,
Yeah, this issue is late, again. I guess I'm getting a bad attitude...

< WEDNESDAY (16 December): Calle Ocho Milonga CANCELLED! So you didn't miss anything!

> FRIDAY (18 December): Uptown Milonga (Austin) Go to item on this page

> SUNDAYS: New San Antonio Venue: Antigua Bar and Grill Go to item on this page

> TUESDAY 22 December: Daniela's last SA class in 2009. She'll be back in January 2010. Go to item on this page

> WEDNESDAY 30 December: Milonga at Annie's (Austin) Co-hosted by Monica AND Laura! Go to item on this page

> Houston Tango Festival: Registration is now open. Go to item on this page

> El Tangauta magazine download: You can download your own PDF copy of the famous Tango magazine if you sign up. No charge, but I think my Tango-spam from Argentina has increased a little since I signed on; it's a little early to tell. This month's issue has Milena Plebs interviewing Chicho Frumboli. It's in both Spanish and English. www.eltangauta.com

> Austin There are a number of other things happening in Austin and nearby. Some I mention, some I don't. To see them all, check out the two Austin Tango Calendars in the "Handy Links" section below. You can also subscribe to the Austin Tango mailing list(s) from there.

> Carpooling If any of you would like to carpool to some of the events outside San Antonio, join the San Antonio Tango Google Group ( groups.google.com/group/san-antonio-tango?hl=en), and post a message.

If you don't want to receive these notices, tell me and I'll take you off the list. If you want me to add or change an address, send it to me, or use the form on the web site. Please include a name. Also, the link to the subscription form on the site is given below: anyone wanting to subscribe can just go there and fill out the form.
Did I miss something or get something wrong? Let me know. If you have any doubts about an activity mentioned here, try to check first with the contact; I could have outdated or just plain wrong information.
Comments/Suggestions welcome: you can submit these anonymously (if you want) via the online form: Tangosa Comment/Suggestion Form.
If you would like me to include some Tango-related notice here, send it to me by Monday morning.
Editor: Frank Huddleston: email: fr...@tangosa.info

Handy Links:
groups.google.com/group/san-antonio-tango San Antonio Tango Google Group Page
tangosa.info website home page My Tango site for San Antonio and area.
San Antonio Tango Calendar Calendar page of Tangosa site.
Tangosa Comment/Suggestion Form Give me some suggestions/feedback/complaints/opinions.
www.tangoaustin.orgAustin Tango Information.
La Vida Tango Online Tango 'Zine
Tejas Tango's "Major Tango Events" page. Overview of Texas Tango events.
www.tangointexas.com Laura Pellegrino's site for Texas events.
www.esquinatangoaustin.com/ Esquina Tango Cultural Center of Austin

Monday 14

Practica at UT Health Science Center (San Antonio)
Time:   Mondays, 5:15 - 7 PM, with occasional changes
Place: Spectrum Club Medical Center, 7431 Merton Minter, San Antonio, Texas 78229, at the corner of Babcock and Merton Minter, on the UT Health Science Center Campus. Park in the lot in front of the Spectrum Club, or in University Lots 3 & 4 (enter from Merton Minter), both free after 5pm.
Cost:   Free.
Info:   Open practice for all levels.

Intermediate and Advanced Classes at EsquinaTango (Austin)
Time:   Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 and 7:45 - 8:45 PM
Place: EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702 (Do not park in front of houses on 3rd Street)
Cost:   ?
Info:

For authoritative information, see www.esquinatangoaustin.com/index.php/program-descrips/tango/58

More information on web site...

Tuesday 15

Classes by Daniela Arcuri (San Antonio)
Time:    Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Place: Ortiz Ballroom 5141 West Ave at corner of Jackson Keller.
Take Loop 410 west (from I-35) to West Ave Exit. Turn left on West Ave (head south - inside the loop), travel less than a mile, located on the right side, in strip mall next to a Subway restaurant, and across the street from H.E.B.. Look for the green 'Money Store' sign.
Cost:    $15 drop-in fee: see www.satango.info/Classes.html for details.
Info:    Classes will be taught in two-month series, starting in September 2009. Full information is available at www.satango.info/Classes.html The 8:30 - 9:30 class on Tuesdays is now on figures and techniques of "Tango Fantasia" or "Show Tango".
Last class in 2009 is on Tuesday 22 December. Stay tuned for information on January classes.
More information on web site...

Wednesday 16

Tango Technique and Intermediate Classes (Austin)
Time:   Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 and 8:30 - 9:30 PM No class on 30 December, 2009
Place: Khabele Studio 701 W. 7th st. Austin, Tx. 78701
Cost:   $15/class for individual classes, $25 for both classes on that same evening.
Info:    Technique from 7:30 to 8:30 pm: Lots of independent work for walking, ochos, pivoting, balance, axis, core! All levels welcome but please come with at least 1 month of class under your belt.
Intermediate: 8:30 to 9:30 pm. Topics will vary. December 2009 topic is Close Embrace and shrinking figures for small floor spaces.
For more information go to www.tangointexas.com/austin.htmlor call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644: or email: bsas...@gmail.com
No class on 30 December because of milonga at Annie's. Laura will be gone to BsAs during the month of February. Some guy named Damian Lobato will be standing in for her in her classes.

Thursday 17

Esquina Passion Milonga (Austin)
Time:   Thursdays, 9 PM - 12 AM
Place: EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   Free, but donations accepted.
Info:   BYOB. For more info, email Vance at marg...@aol.com

Beginner Classes at EsquinaTango (Austin)
Time:   Saturdays 1 - 2 PM: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Place: EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   ?
Info:   Beginner-level classes in Argentine Tango. No partner or experience needed. Thursday classes taught by Monica Caivano and Gustavo Simplis.
Information and Registration: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Friday 18

Uptown Milonga (Austin)
Time:   Every 3rd Friday of the month 9:30 PM - 2:30 AM.
Place: Austin Uptown Dance North, 8868 Research Blvd. #706 [on Hwy 183 just two blocks south of Burnet Rd]
Cost:   $10/person
Info:   Hosted by Alicia & Juan Carlos Suarez. Some snacks provided or you can bring your own. BYOB. DJ music by Fil Cruz Jr. For information, location, registration go to www.AustinUptownDance.comor call Kristy at 512.459.5678.

Saturday 19

"Practica del Este": Supervised Practicas at EsquinaTango (Austin)
Time:   1st and 3rd Saturdays (usually): 2-4 PM Next: 19 December
Place: EsquinaTango, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   $4/$3 for current students
Info:    Practica will take place only when there are no milongas that Saturday night. Full Info: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772
Note: Schedule changed from weekly.

Pre-Intermediate Classes at EsquinaTango (Austin)
Time:   Saturdays 2 - 3 PM
Place: EsquinaTango Cultural Society of Austin, 209 Pedernales St. (at 3rd St), Austin 78702
Cost:   ?
Info:   Pre-Intermediate-level classes in Argentine Tango. No partner or experience needed. Thursday classes taught by Monica Caivano and Gustavo Simplis.
Information and Registration: www.esquinatangoaustin.com
Email: in...@esquinatangoaustin.comor telephone: 512.524.2772

Sunday 20

Milongas at Antigua Bar and Grill (San Antonio)
Time:    Sundays, 6 - 10 PM.
Place: ANTIGUA BAR and GRILL, 13323 Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78217
Take Perrin Beitel exit from 410 and head north; Perrin Beitel turns into Nacodoches after Thousand Oaks...
Map
Cost:
Info:    Beautiful wood (pergo) floor, live music, and of course the best recordings of the great orchestras of the golden era of tango. Music provided by Daniel Monserrat.
Short Ribs / Ceviche Peruano/ Mexican food / caribbean food and more !! FREE appetizers with purchase of a bottle of wine.
Daniela went recently and pronounced the place is "perfect".
Some prices: Empanadas from $1.49, Meat fried tostones from $5.99, Glass of wine from $6.99, Beer from $2.00

Classes by Puro Tango Argentino (San Antonio)
Time:   Wednesdays 6-10 PM and Sundays 5:30-7 PM
Place: Wednesdays: "Calle Ocho" Café, 416 8th Street
Sundays: Ballroom Dance Studio , 2581 Jackson Keller & Vance Jackson In the same shopping area as Ernesto's Restaurant
Cost:   $10
Info:    Wednesday class is 7 - 8 PM, followed by open practica until 10 PM.
BYOB until bar and kitchen opens for service, tips for water. loreen...@sbcglobal.netWeb Site: www.purotangoargentino.com
Wednesday place was changed to Calle Ocho from Ballroom Dance Academy.

Upcoming Events and General Mentions

Milonga at the Olmos "Bharmacy" (San Antonio)
Time:   Every other Wednesday, 7 - 10 PM: Next one: 23 December.
Place: The Olmos Bharmacy, 3902 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 822-1188
Cost:   Free.
Info:   Tango dancing at the old Olmos Pharmacy, now converted into a "Bharmacy". Terry Bauch will be the DJ.
The Bharmacy serves food: Burgers, BLTs and chicken sandwiches, fries, tots, chicken fingers, fried mushrooms and fried pickles just to name a few of the menu selections.

Milonga at Annie's (Austin)
Time:    Wednesday, 30 December
Place: Annie's Cafe (downtown next door to the Elephant Room) (Austin)
Cost:    ?
Info:    From Laura Pellegrino:
Milonga, WED. Dec. 30th!! Monica and I are going to be co-hosting a milonga at Annie's Cafe (downtown next door to the Elephant Room). For me, this will be a bit of a juggling act since I have class on Wed. However the idea is that we will trade off doing the free beginner lesson from 7PM- 7:30. After which I will race over to Khabele and teach. I will then return to help Monica for the last half of the milonga. This month only, I am going to cancel the Wed. night class on Dec. 30th so we can have a proper party!!
Looks as though this is intended to become a weekly event.

Milonga "Lo De Laura" (Austin)
Time:   First Friday and Third Saturday of every month, usually. Cancelled 19 December. Next is 1 January.
Place: Dance Institute, 6612 Sitio Del Rio, Austin
Cost:   $10
Info:   A beautiful space, a beautiful floor, loads of parking, a great sound system. Just 6 miles west of Mopac on 2222 in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Food and drinks provided. $10
For more information go to www.tangointexas.comor call Laura Pellegrino at 512.590.3644: or email: bsas...@gmail.com
No milonga on 19 December.

"Milonguetta Tanguetta" at La Tazza Fresca (Austin)
Time:   Second Friday of each month, 9PM - 1AM. Next: 9 January 2010.
Place: La Tazza Fresca, 519 W. 37th St. (at Guadalupe), Austin, TX
Cost:   Free, but please patronize the restaurant.
Info:   Coffee, beer, wine, and food available. Tango DJ Monica Caivano. (512) 453-0403
No milonga in December 2009.

Houston Tango Festival (Houston)
Time:    Thursday 14 January through Monday 18 January, 2010
Place: See event web site.
Cost:    See event web site.
Info:    The festival takes place Jan. 14-18 and registration is now open. The early bird discount continues until Dec. 1.
All the details about the festival can be found at www.houstontangofestival.com.
The theme for this year's festival is the Three Graces. According to ancient Greek mythology, these goddesses make celebrations special. They embody what we want to create for our festival - an atmosphere where beauty, joy and good cheer are present for all.
The Houston tango community's support, kindness and dedication have made this festival a success for the last two years and have inspired dancers from around the United States to travel to Houston. We would love your help in making the next Houston Tango Festival just as special.

Here is how you can join in creating a festival to remember:
1. Register: Early registration will save you money and help us plan the event. You can register here: www.houstontangofestival.com/registration.html.
2. Invite: Invite your tango friends from near and far. The festival is a celebration of tango in Houston and there is nothing like sharing your passion with friends. Here is the festival's invitation video with the theme of Three Graces: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS4b55GNvh4.

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