[Ari Levitt]

Hi all,
As you may already know, "Blues at the Bistro" is on once again this Friday (Aug 13th) with special guest DJ, Kelly Howard.
 
 However, since the theater troupe who normally uses that space from 9pm-12am is on hiatus this month, we have the opportunity to start the evening earlier than normal (ie, 10:00 or 10:30pm). The big question is, if we did so, would you come?
 
Please let me know ASAP.
 
 If enough people are interested, we'll make it happen.  We would also need volunteers for those earlier hours, so if you're interested in that as well, please let me know. 
Hope to see you Friday
:)  Ari

[Ari Levitt]

Thank you all for your prompt feedback. 
 
The verdict is in:  We will start the dance at 10pm this week, with the lovely and talented Kelly Howard DJ-ing the early set (see details below)
 
VOLUNTEERS:
Door shifts will be available for the following times.  Please call or text me at (206) 731-9172 if you can help out:
 
9:45 - 10:30pm: _____ (2 spots available)
10:30 - 11:15pm: _____  (1 spot available)
11:15 - 12:00am: _____  (2 spots available)
12:00 - 12:45am: _____  (2 spots available)
 
DETAILS:  Please note that a couple of changes have been made to our regular program for this week (see highlights below)
 
"BLUES IN THE BACK":
TIME:  10:00pm - 2:00am
COST:  $5.00
ENTRANCE:  We now have a separate entrance for "Blues in the Back" at the Bistro (no need to walk through the front room if you don't want to).  The door is on the Harrison street side of the Bistro and will be open at 9:45pm
LIGHTS:  We are continuing to improve our lighting for the dance space.  We would love your feedback on this and/or any other decoration ideas
 
BLUES LESSONS:
LOCATION: Lessons this week will be held from 7-9pm in the Bistro theater space at 400 Dexter Ave North (not in the gallery 3 doors down). 
     7-8pm:  "Blues foundations" - learn to blues dance from the ground up
     8-9pm:  "The Art of Close Connection" - focus in on lead/follow skills and the 'conversation' of blues.
COST:  $10 for one, $15 for both.  All ages and all levels welcome.  No partner needed
 
LIVE BLUES & JAZZ IN THE FRONT:
Diane Kirkwood and the LRS Jazz Quartet will continue to play for free in the front room from 9pm-midnight, kicking in to their more 'danceable' music around 9:30.  FREE.  All ages welcome.  Come down early for dinner and drinks! (Best way to get a table)
 
Hope to see you this Friday on the dance floor!
:)  Ari
 

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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:39:21 +0000

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[Heather Kraft]

Hi Ari, i'd come earlier! -Heather

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[Heather Kraft]

Oh, guess I was a little late on my reply :) Mind if I make an announcement about a practica i'm teaching? I'd really appreciate it! -Heather

[Libbie Green]

Hi Ari: This will be cool, I think!

Some feedback...for only a $5 dance I think 45 min is too long to ask for volunteers to do. Maybe I'm wrong but...

Also, I see you forwarded the email you sent to Seattle bluesgp, meaning folks got duplication.

On Wed, Aug 11, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Ari Levitt <aril...@hotmail.com> wrote:

[Ari Levitt]

 Great news! Great changes!

Starting this Friday, the new hours for BLUES IN THE BACK are 9:30pm - 1:30am. The Harrison Street door will open at 9:15, otherwise feel free to come in through the Bistro 

COST: $6 before 10pm, $8 after
...FACEBOOK GROUP SPECIAL: Everyone in the "Blues at the Bistro" Facebook group who RSVP's before Friday will get $1 off the entrance price (you must RSVP from the Facebook group page to get on the door list)

We're very excited to be able to reclaim the Bistro for the entire Friday evening and look forward to seeing you there :)

PS: Let us know if you would like to volunteer at the door. Your help is very much appreciated :) (see schedule below).

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MUSIC & DANCE SCHEDULE:
7-9pm: Blues dance classes (7-8pm: "Blues basics, 8-9pm: "musicality & connection")
9-12am: The bistro doors open for Live Jazz, Swing, & Blues out front -- bring your dancing shoes! (Free)
9:30-1:30am: “Blues-in-the-Back” starts at it's new early time. The lovely and talented Heather Kraft DJ's

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE (for "Blues in the Back")
9:15-10:00pm _________
10:00-10:45pm_________
10:45-11:15pm_________
11:15-12:00am_________
12:00-12:45am_________
       Please call or text Ari at (206) 731-9172 to reserve a spot

Hope to see you on Friday!

LOCATION:
The Little Red Bistro,
400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
(on the corner of Dexter & Harrison in South Lake Union)
Phone: 206 328-5981
Website: LittleRedBistro.com

Free and plentiful street parking available after 6pm