Pat's Patter

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Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance (9 Aug) with Opus 21 Big Band

Sunday 9 August from 1:15 pm – 4:30 pm (dancing starts at 1.30) at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South  3130

Opus 21 are a fun 17 piece big band that play a variety of music attracting all kinds of dance styles, but particularly ballroom and swing.   Swing dancers please dance in the middle of the floor and let the ballroom dancers pass by on the outside.

Admission - $15.00 / Concession -$10.00   (Tea, Coffee, Water provided)

As usually we have booked a couple of tables.   If you haven't already caught me in class, could you please let me know if you will be joining us so that we have plenty of room - phone of SMS 0412 016 780 or email p...@lindyhop.com.au

To book your own table or for further details please contact Lyn or Barry on 9894 1511

Jitterbug Stroll - Saturday 22 August 12:30 - 3:00

We will be recording the Jitterbug Stroll in three weeks.  Please hold the date in your diary now and I'll forward more information next week.

Swing & Jazz Diary

Just a reminder that not all venues have places to dance, or have told us their details have changed - best to check if you're not sure.  Please let me know if you see any errors or have anything to add.

Sat 8 Aug             Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Sat 8 Aug             Tribute to Louis Armstrong @ VJC, Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 8:00 – 11:00pm  Elspeth on 0425 735 428

Sun 9 Aug            Opus 21 Big Band Tea Dance @ Eley Road Community Centre 87 Eley Rd Blackburn  1.15-4.30 pm $15. concession $10. BYO drinks & nibbles,  Tea & Coffee. water provided.booking essential. Lyn or Barry  9894 1511.

Sun 9 Aug            The Jackson Four Chill Out & Swing Sunday  @ Simbar Café & Bar, 94 Poath Road, Hughesday (nr Chadstone) 3:00 pm $10

Fri 14 Aug            Ruby Page @ Pescare Restaurant, Shop 4, 289 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley.  7.00pm-10.00pm. 9560 4088.

Sat 15 Aug           Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Sat 15 Aug           Flat Foot Floogie Dance Party @ St Matthew’s Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal & High St, Ashburton. 8:00 pm $10 (BYO + pls bring a plate to share on the supper table)  Tea, Coffee and Cold water supplied

Sat 15 Aug           Australian Jitterbug Championships 2015 @ Collingwood Town Hall in Collingwood, 1:00pm

Sat 15 Aug           Shirazz @ Werribee Jazz Club, Werribee Bowls Club, Watton Street 8:00 – 11:00pm

Sun 16 Aug          Possible Youtube recording of Jitterbug Stroll

Sun 16 Aug          Ruby Page @ Jackson & Co Hotel, 210 Mair Street, Ballarat. 1:00pm - 4:00pm $15 Ph: 5338 8101

Mon 17 Aug         Ella's Live Swing Quartet @ Rubys Music Room, 132 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD (enter from Bennetts Lane) featuring Bernadeta on vocals with Scott Griffiths on Piano & Guitar with rhythm section For more info. and to book: http://www.rubysmusicroom.com/swing-dance-music-club/  Every Monday 8-11pm $20 +bf

Sat 22 Aug           Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Sat 22 Aug           Andrew Nolte & his Orchestra @ VJC, Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 8:00pm  To book ph: Elspeth on 0425 735 428

Sun 23 Aug          Groovin Easy Orchestra @ Bentleigh Club, 33 Yawla St, Bentleigh

Wed 26 Aug         Daytime Jazz @ VJC, Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 11:00am – 2:30pm  $13  To book ph: Elspeth on 0425 735 428

28 & 30 Aug         Borderline Blues - blues dancing exchange in Albury, NSW two days of workshops, three nights of social dancing  https://www.facebook.com/BorderlineBlues2015

29&30 Aug           Newcastle Jazz Festival (Ruby Page)

Sat 29 Aug           Virus Quintet @ Gumpy’s Green, 125 Smith Street, Fitzroy Ph: 9416 1944.  4:00 – 7:00pm (small dance space) (residency)

Sat 29 Aug           JW Swing Band @ The Austrian Club, 90 Sheehan Road, Heidelberg To book a table 9459 8686

Sat 29 Aug           Andrew Nolte @ VJC, Clayton RSL, 163 Carinish Road, Clayton 8:00pm  Elspeth on 0425 735 428

Sun 30 Aug          Ruby Page @ Royal Brighton Yacht Club, 253 Esplanade, Middle Brighton

Mon 31 Aug         Ella's Live Swing Quartet @ Rubys Music Room, 132 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD (enter from Bennetts Lane) featuring Bernadeta on vocals with Scott Griffiths on Piano & Guitar with rhythm section For more info. and to book: http://www.rubysmusicroom.com/swing-dance-music-club/  Every Monday 8-11pm $20 +bf

GENERAL CLASS INFORMATION

The good news is that we have air-conditioning & heating at all our venues!

Monday - at St Matthews Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal & High St, Ashburton -  $15 ($25 couple)
7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes

Tuesday - at St Matthews Church Hall, Cnr Warrigal & High St, Ashburton - $15 ($25 couple) 
8:00 pm Advanced classes

Wednesday - Glamour Puss Tap Studio, 119 Swan St, Richmond - $15 ($25 couple) 

7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes 

Thursday – Pascoe Vale Senior Citizens Centre, 20 Norton St, Pascoe Vale - $15 ($25 couple) 

7.30 pm Beginners/General Classes 

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