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SAN FRANCISCO and environs
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2011 ARCHIVE 2011
ARCHIVES 2010 — 2009 — 2008 — 2007 — 2006 — 2005— 2004— 2003 ARCHIVES
Current SPECIAL EVENTS page.
Tell us about your non-recurring Dancing and/or Music event or visit the page's FAQ.
SAN FRANCISCO and environs
Compiled by SwingCha
January —February —March —April —May —June
July —August —September —October —November —December
Unless otherwise stated, 1415 initiates telephone numbers; start times are after Noon.
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JANUARY — This Week's Regularly Scheduled Dances Saturday, January 1; 8-?; $20 BANGERS & MASH play for A Victorian Twelfth Night Ball (The Dickens Fair Reunion Ball) at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Waltz and Victorian dances. Costumes, 1837-1870 or other vintage, or evening dress admired, not required. Food to share welcome. $15 through December 27 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731) or PayPal. Class at 7:15. - From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, January 1; 6:30-12; $9 — The annual Survivors' Day Dance at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888) is being replaced by the Next Generation Swing Dance Club's regular monthly dance. Class at 7:30. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Monday-Sunday, January 3-9: $99 3rd Annual Reno International Bachata Festival at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino ($39 Sunday-Thursday; $49 Friday-Saturday), 407 North Virginia Street (Telephones: 1800/MUST-SEE; Information: /687-7733). Tickets from ???. Answers? Wednesday, January 5 — Full payment of $345.81 each of two (other options available) due for dancing through the Sierra Nevada aboard the New Murder Mystery Fun Train a.k.a. Reno Fun Train (adults only) a.k.a. Michelle Kinkaid's Train Magic departing Friday, February 25 from Emeryville, Martinez, Suisun, or Sacramento, returning Sunday, February 27. Music for dancing in the dance car, listening in the piano lounge. Transportation, two light meals, two nights at Silver Legacy Resort Casino, and “Winners Book”. Payable to Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens Street, San Francisco 94112 (Voice/Facsimile: 585-6282). Wednesday, January 5; 9:15-11:45: $8 ($6 age 24 and younger) STOMPY JONES plays the Wednesday Night Hop at Cheryl Burke Dance, 1400 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View (Telephone: 1650/864-9150). Classes at 7:15 and 8:15 and dance: $16. Answers? Sunday, January 9; 6:30-10: $10 Michelle Kinkaid's Anniversary Celebration XXI of her twenty-two years of Second Sunday Dances. The Imperial Dance Club (Telephone: 1650/366-0504), 822 Cassia Street, Redwood City. Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens Street, San Francisco 94112-3530 (Telephone: 585-6282). Class at 6.♦ Monday, January 10; 8-11: $10 Just Knock resumes its normal Second Monday schedule with Melissa Rutz (Telephone: 1917/687- 4280) at The Dance Loft, 2475 Third Street, 311 (Telephone: 970-1995). Class at 7 and dance: $15. Also Fourth Monday. Answers? Tuesday, January 11; 8-?: $30 — Wednesday, January 12; 8:30-1: $7 — LOST DOG FOUND and SLIM JENKINS, septettes, play the inception of Swing Night! at the Boom Boom Room, Fillmore Street at Geary Street (Tel: 673-8000). Class at 7 and dance: $15. Answers? Thursday, January 13; 20:00-04:00: $10 Monterey SwingFest's EarlyBird class with Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman at 7 and Dance at the Hotel Hyatt Regency, 1 Golf Course Drive.♦ Friday-Monday, January 14-17: $145 Monterey SwingFest at the Hotel Hyatt Regency ($119), 1 Golf Course Drive (Telephones: California: 1800/824-2196; Exterior: 800/492-8822; 831/372-1234; Facsimile: /375-3960). Through December, $125 payable to Central Coast Swing Dance, 333 Rice Ranch Road, Santa Maria 93455 (Telephone: 1805/937-1574). Answers? ♦ Friday-Saturday, January 21-22; 8-?: $39.25 in advance from 1866/55TICKETS The Eleventh Annual Edwardian Ball (Telephone: 435-7527) at the Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue. Period dress/costumes admired, not required. Answers? Saturday, January 22; 7:30-10: $10 The Redwood Empire Swing Dance Club's (HotLine: 1707/523-9477) fourth Saturday dance resumes its regular schedule at the Oddfellows Pacific Hall, 545 Pacific Avenue, Santa Rosa. Class at 6:30. Saturday, January 22; 9-12: $9 The Allegro Ballroom's Winter 2011 Invitational 10:30 performance(s) by 2010 USA Dance National Senior I Standard Runners-up Andreas Meijer with Jody Frease Meijer at 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Saturday, January 22; 9-12?: $10 Groovin' Swing WCS Dance at NAPA Dance Club, 560 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Class at 8. Friday-Sunday, January 28-30; Matinée: $30; Evening reserved: $45 The San Francisco Bay Area City Lights Ball XIII NDCA Ballroom Dance Competition & Show (Telephone: 1650/223-4950) at the Doubletree Hotel ($89 through January 16), 2050 Gateway Place, San José (Telephones: 1800/222-TREE; 408/453-4000). Friday, January 28; 8-9:30: $20 ROYAL CROWN REVUE at Yoshi's Jazz Club and Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street (Telephone: 655-5600). Friday, January 28; 8-12+: $15 Friday Swing Frolic dance and intermission burlesque show Busk a Move at CELLspace, 2050 Bryant Street. With class at 7: $20; after musicians and show: $2. Answers? Friday, January 28; 9-11:15: $13 STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS featuring Miss Carmen Getit at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Shows: 1510/525-5054; Office: -5099. In advance: $10. Class with Swing Is The Thing's Nick Lawrence (Telephone: 1510/524-2546) at 8. Saturday, January 29; 8:45-11:45 Mt.Tam Swing with Fred Loebenstein at the Mt.Tam Racquet Club, One Larkspur Plaza Drive, Larkspur (Telephone: 924-6226). Beginners' class with Kelly Casanova at 7:30; Intermediates' at 8:30 and dance, $15. Sunday, January 30; 7-10:30: $10 Fifth Sunday [Lakeside] Swing and Strictly Swing competition at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/504-2176 ). Class at 6 and dance, $14. Answers? |
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a series of Jack ’n’ Jill competitions that begins February 12.
Finals are April 9, q.v. below for details.
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FEBRUARY — This Week's Regularly Scheduled Dances Friday, February 4; 7:30-10:30: $10 The NOB HILL SOUNDS play for the Red and White Ball at the the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/504-2176 ). Refreshments, prizes, raffle. Class at 6:30. Saturday, February 5; 8-12: $15 Gotham City Black & White Ball at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Waltzes, Tangos, FoxTrots, Blues, Latin, etc. and Film Noir Swing of the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Vintage or modern evening dress, superhero-ine disguise or incognito dress is admired, not required. $15 through January 29 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731). Class at 7. From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, February 5; 9-11:30: $10 Boogie Woogie Ballroom celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with a Chinese New Year's Dance Party with gifts, prizes, performances, food, cake, ice cream, and musicians (Telephone: 1650/571-0836) at the Burlingame Masonic Center, 145 Park Road (Telephone: 1650/347-7787). Class at 8 and dance: $12. Answers? Sunday, February 6 — Boogie Woogie Ballroom isn't happening tonight. Friday, February 11; 8-12+: $15 Friday Swing Frolic dance and intermission burlesque show at CELLspace, 2850 Bryant Street. With class at 7: $20; after musicians and show: $2. Answers? Saturday, February 12; $30 Year of the rabbit buffet, lion dance, showcase at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). $25 through January. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Sunday, February 13; 6-8:30: $10 Boogie Woogie Ballroom's Valentine's Dance Party (Telephone: 1650/571-0836) at the Burlingame Masonic Center, 145 Park Road (Telephone: 1650/347-7787). Snacks, cake, ice cream. Classes at 4 and 5 and dance: $12. Answers? Thursday, February 17-Sunday, February 20: $290 (other options available.) 3rd Annual San Francisco Salsa Rueda Festival (Telephone: 608-6180) at Hotel Whitcomb ($80), 1231 Market Street (MArket 6-8000; Reservation Telephone: 1800/227-4747). Musicians! Through January 14, $250. Answers? Thursday, February 17; 8:00 'til the last dancer drops: $5 The public is welcome to attend the Capital Swing Dancers Presidents' Day Early-Bird Dance at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento.♦ Friday-Sunday, February 18-20; $140 Capital Swing Dancers' (Telephone 1916/271-2385) Presidents' Day Convention XIX (AANCE, AAU; NASDE; NFA, WSDC, YASDA) at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center ($100), 500 Leisure Lane (Telephones: 1800/333-3333; 916/922-2020), Sacramento. Event, three buffet-style meals, hospitality suite: $125 through January; younger than 18: $65 payable to: Capital Swing Dancers, c/o Sheryl Zazzi, 1709 Lakewood Drive, West Sacramento 95691 (Telephone: 1916/371-2385). Answers?♦ Saturday, February 19; 8:30-1: $30 Gung Hay Fat Choy 4709! Welcome The Year of the Rabbit at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). With Asian buffet 7-8:30, $30; $25 in advance. Lion dance; fashion show; any Traditional and/or Creative costume contest. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Answers? Sunday, February 20; 4-8: No cover! MITCH WOODS AND HIS ROCKET 88s at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, 390 Capistrano Road (Telephone: 1650/728-BREW). Sunday, February 20; 8-11: $10 — Groovin' Swing at NAPA Dance Club, 560 El Camino Real, Redwood City (Telephone: 1650/274-4545). Class at 7. Sunday, February 20; 8:00 'til the last dancer drops: $10 The public is welcome to attend the Capital Swing Dancers Presidents' Day Closing Dance at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center, 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento.♦ Friday-Sunday, February 18-20; $140 Capital Swing Dancers' (Telephone 1916/271-2385) Presidents' Day Convention XIX (AANCE, AAU; NASDE; NFA, WSDC, YASDA) at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center ($100), 500 Leisure Lane (Telephones: 1800/333-3333; 916/922-2020), Sacramento. Event, three buffet-style meals, hospitality suite: $125 through January; younger than 18: $65 payable to: Capital Swing Dancers, c/o Sheryl Zazzi, 1709 Lakewood Drive, West Sacramento 95691 (Telephone: 1916/371-2385). Answers?♦ Thursday, February 24; 9-1: $7 — LOST DOG FOUND and WHISKEY PILLS FIASCO play the Boom Boom Bop! at the Boom Boom Room, Fillmore Street at Geary Street (Telephone: 673-8000). Class at 8:30. Friday-Sunday, February 25-27: $345.81 each of two (other options available) THE FUNATICS play for dancing through the Sierra Nevada aboard the New Murder Mystery a.k.a. Reno Fun Train (adults only) a.k.a. Michelle Kinkaid's Train Magic departing Emeryville at 09:45, Martinez at 10:35, Suisun at 11:00, or Sacramento at Noon, returning Sunday, February 27. Listen to MARK GUSTASON in the piano lounge. Transportation, two nights at Silver Legacy Resort Casino, chicken pot pie on Friday, deli lunch on Sunday; sausages (buy 'burgers, burritos, chips, etc. at snack bar), “Winners Book”. Payable to Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens Street, San Francisco 94112. Call 585-6282 to learn whether there's space for you. Friday, February 25; 9:30-12: No cover! LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS play for dancing in The Burritt Room at the Crescent Hotel, 417 Stockton Street (Telephone: 400-0500).♦ Saturday, February 26; 09:00-23:59: $15; Students: $10; Ages 16 and younger: $7 11th Annual UC Berkeley Ballroom Classic in the Pauley Ballroom in the Martin Luther King Student Union Building. Answers? Saturday, February 26; 7-11: $25 The Sixth Annual Vima Ball at Vima Dance Studio, 560 Third Street (Telephone: 977-0203). performances, refreshments. In advance: $20. Answers? Saturday, February 26; 8-10: $20.50 (Discounts for Students and Seniors) The Junius Courtney Big Band featuring Denise Perrier at Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley (Telephone: 1510/644-2020 for tickets in advance: $18.50). Snacks.♦ Saturday, February 26; 8:30-12: $20 BRASSWORKS plays for dancing Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Mazurkas, Sir Roger de Coverley, and Congress of Vienna for Ye Gaskell Occasional Dance Society's Ball at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Potluck food and refreshments. Class at 7:45. Answers? Saturday, February 26; 9-1: $10 Groovin' Swing WCS Dance at NAPA Dance Club, 560 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Class at 8. FEBRUARY MUSIC unseen above February 3-17: Winter Musicfest at Bottom of the Hill, 1233 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 621-4455) and Three Parkside, 1600 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 252-1330). ♦ ─────── ──────── ♦ ──────── ─────── ♦ |
March 31 Blues Jam — May 29 Blues Jam Tribute
John Newton JOHNNY NITRO |
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MARCH — This Week's Regularly Scheduled Dances Friday, March 4; 9-?: $13 STOMPY JONES plays for dancing at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Shows: 1510/525-5054; Office: -5099. In advance: $10. Class with Swing Is The Thing's Nick Lawrence (Telephone: 1510/524-2546) at 8. Saturday, March 5; 8-11: $15 STOMPY JONES plays at Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa. Class at 7. Answers? Saturday, March 5; 8-?; $20 AVALON RISING plays for Masque of the Red Death Carnivale Ball at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Waltz and Victorian dances. Costumes, 1837-1870 or other vintage, or evening dress admired, not required. Food to share welcome. $15 through February 26 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731) or PayPal. Class at 7:15. - From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Sunday, March 6; 7-9: $10 – All Swing Dance at Bay West Dancesport at 1133D East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael (Telephone: 457-4619). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Sunday, March 6; 7-10: $8 – Swing in da City at Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $14. Answers?♦ Thursday, March 10; 9:30-1:30: $15 MONTUNO SWING plays for the 3rd Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival's (Telephone: 1510/697- 1892) Welcome Party at Café Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (Telephone: 824-6910). Class at 8:30. Friday, March 11-Saturday, March 12: $150 (In Advance: $80. Other options available) 3rd Annual San Francisco Salsa Festival (Telephone: 1510/697-1892) at The Westin ($159 through February 7), Fifty Third Street (Telephones: 1888/627-8561; 974-6400; Facsimile: 543-8268). Saturday, March 12; 8-11: $5 Swing City Dancers Swing and Waltz at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Telephone: 452-5353). Class at 7. Answers?♦ Saturday, March 12; 9-?: $20 LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS play for dancing at The Little Fox, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City (Telephone: 1650/FOX7770). In advance: $18. Saturday, March 12; 9-?: $40 ORQUESTA LA FUERZA GIGANTE backs India, La Princesa de La Salsa at Club NV, 525 Howard Street (Telephone: 538-7977). In advance: $35. Sunday, March 13; 2:15-5 and 6-6:30: $28 with dinner at 5 I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover dance at South San Francisco Recreation Center, 33 Arroyo Drive. Reservation deadline: March 10 payable to Golden Gate Smooth Dancers, 20 Turquoise Way, San Francisco 94131 (Telephones: 824-2263; 702-9666). Class at 1:30. Answers? Sunday, March 13; 6:30-10: $10 – Workshops at 4:30 and dance; $40 Swing Joins Country, a day of Swing and Country dancing and Show at the Imperial Dance Club, 822 Cassia Street, Redwood City (Tels: 1650/366-0504). Workshops 4:30-6 and dance $30 through March 3 sent to Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens Street, San Francisco 94112-3530 (Tel: 585-6282).♦ Sunday, March 13; 7-9: $10 – All Swing Dance at Bay West Dancesport at 1133D East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael (Telephone: 457-4619). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Friday, March 18-Saturday, March 20: $125 through February; Dancing only: $45 THE HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO plays for dancing Friday 8-12 at City College's Health and Wellness Center , Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor for Le Hot Sauce VI. Performances. Jack ’n’ Jill contest. Classes 6-8. Saturday classes 2:30-8:15. RICH WERDEN and the RHYTHM ROUSTABOUTS play for dancing 7-? at ???. Sunday classes 11-7. Carla Heiney, 3145 Geary Boulevard, 616. Saturday, March 19; 2-11: Workshops, dinner, dance: $95 Swingin’ In the South Bay at Dance Boulevard, 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393). Workshops with Jason and Yvonne Wayne, Nick Jay and Joanna Meinl, Luís Crespo, Richard Kear, and Kurt Senser without dinner, $75; Dance and Invitational Jack ’n’ Jill: $15. Hans Schmitt's Telephone: 1408/264-9393. Answers? Saturday, March 19; 8-11: $15 STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS feturing Miss Carmen Getit at Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa. Class at 7. Answers? Saturday, March 19; 10:00-21:00: $25 James Kleinrath (Telephone: 1650/591-6757) and USA Dance, Inc. NorCal Chapter present Vernal Equinox Extravaganza at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Dancing, competitions, Jacks ’n’ Jills. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Sunday, March 20 – Various groups play high-tempo music for Swing Out @ Rockit Room, 406 Clement Street (Telephone: 387-6343). Classes at 7 and dance: $15; and 8 and dance; $5. Sunday, March 20; 7-9: $10 – All Swing Dance at Bay West Dancesport at 1133D East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael (Telephone: 457-4619). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Sunday, March 20; 7-10:30: $10 – Bayside Swing resumes its Third Sunday dance moving to the Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers?♦ Sunday, March 20; 8-11: $10 — Groovin' Swing at NAPA Dance Club, 560 El Camino Real, Redwood City (Telephone: 1650/274-4545). Class at 7. Thursday, March 24; 7:30-11:30: $10 – Partner advised!* STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS feturing Miss Carmen Getit at the Top o'Th'Mark, 898 Mason Street. Friday, March 25; 8-12+: $15/50% off if “dressed up” – Friday Swing Frolic dance and intermission burlesque show at CELLspace, 2850 Bryant Street. With class at 7: $20; after musicians and show: $8. Answers? Saturday, March 26; 7-11: $5 Mostly Swing Dance Dancers at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Telephone: 452-5353). Answers? Saturday, March 26; 7-12: $16 – Minors: $10 The Redwood Empire Swing Dance Club's (HotLine: 1707/523-9477) annual Black & White Ball and Pot Luck Buffet (please take something to share) at the Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building, 1094 Petaluma Boulevard South. Performances. Formal attire requested. Via Redwood Highway (101) from Golden Gate Bridge, Petaluma Boulevard South, Left at signal, Right into second driveway.♦ Saturday, March 26; 9-12: $12 ABBA-licious adults-only primarily Hustle dancing and Swedish-style snacks at Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 8 and dance: $21. Answers? Sunday, March 27; 9-11: $15 (Two for One before 9) – BAY AREA SWING ALL STARS play the Sunday Swing-out Grand Opening at Milk Bar, 1840 Haight Street (Telephone: 387-6455). Class at 8:40: $5. Answers? Tuesday, March 29; 9:40-12: Gratis! STOMPY JONES plays at The Tuesday Night Jump's Anniversary Party XI at the Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street. Intermediate Lindy Hop and Balboa classes at 7; Beginners' class at 9. Answers? Telephone: 505-8530.♦ Wednesday, March 30; 7-11: $5 The Club Fox Blues Jam tribute to Johnny Nitro who died February 19 at 59 (see above). 2209 Broadway, Redwood City (Telephone: 1650/FOX7770).♦ Thursday, March 31-April 3; $Complex San Francisco Open DanceSport Championships (NDCA) at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame (Telephones: 1800/228-9290; 650/692-9100; Facsimile: -8016). Amounts payable to: Imperial Productions, LLC, 822 Cassia Street, Redwood City 94063 (Telephone: 1650/780-9456). Hosts: Stephan and Denise Jourdaine-Krauel (Voice/Facsimile: 1650/366- 0504). Hostess: Nadia Eftedal (Telephone: 1562/902-7657). Thursday, March 31; 9-1:30: $7 — LOST DOG FOUND and guest play for dancing at the Boom Boom Bop! at the Boom Boom Room, Fillmore Street at Geary Street (Telephone: 673-8000). Class at 8:30. Thursday, March 31; 9:20-12:30: Gratis! 9:20 Special's Open House at the Russian Center, 2460 Sutter Street. Class at 8:20. Answers? MARCH MUSIC unseen above Friday-Sunday, March 4-6: $99; Accompanied ages 12 and younger: Gratis! (Other options available.) Dixieland Monterey XXX's Jazz Bash by the Bay (Telephones: 1831/675-0298; 888/349-6879) (and Thursday, March 3, 7:30-?, Swing Dance Party with the ClickTrax Jazz Orchestra in the De Anza Ballroom plus, Saturday, March 5, 2:30-10:30, Dance Marathon each at Portola Hotel & Spa, $20/$35 couple) Answers? Saturday-Sunday, March 5-6, Noon-6: Mustard, Mud & Music — A Calistoga Jazz Festival in downtown Calistoga (Telephones: 1866/306-5588; 1707/942.6333). Saturday, March 26; 9:30-1: $10 — Not a dance gig RAYBAND plays Ray Charles at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street. In advance: $7.32. Answers? ♦ ─────── ──────── ♦ ──────── ─────── ♦ |
Master trumpet player and educator
Died 3 February 2011 at 85
Musicians' Tribute April 10
Monday, May 23 at Eleven o’clock
Chapel of theChimes
32992 Mission Boulevard ♥ Hayward
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Trumpeter and bandleader comments
October 20, 1997— December 16, 2002
March 22, 1925-June 7, 2011
A Celebration of Life| ALLEN SMITH |
Died 3 February 2011 at 85
Musicians' Tribute April 10
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APRIL — Regularly Scheduled Dances unavailable because of Yahoo!'s “improvements” Saturday, April 2; 6:30-12: $12 The Next Generation Swing Dance Club celebrates its Twenty-second Anniversary, at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station.♦ Saturday, April 2; 8-10:30: $10 – Ballroom, Swing & Latin Dance at at The Ballroom (of Rohnert Park), 977 Golf Course Drive. Classes at 6:45 and 8:15. From Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Highway (101) to Golf Course Drive; then left. Right at signal into Mountain Shadows Shopping Center. Ballroom in Courtyard. Answers? Saturday, April 2; 8-?: $20 BANGERS & MASH plays Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Mazurkas, Congress of Vienna, Bohemian National Polka, and Lancers’ Quadrille at Jane Austen Ball at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Costumes, vintage, or evening dress admired, not required. Food to share welcome. $15 through March 26 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731) or PayPal. Class at 7:15. — From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, April 2; 8:30-?: $12 STOMPY JONES plays at Rancho Nicasio, On The Town Square, Nicasio (Telephone: 662-2219). Saturday, April 2; 10:30-1: $10 STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS feturing Miss Carmen Getit at The [Cadillac] Showroom, 1000 Van Ness Avenue (Telephone: 346-5597). Sunday, April 3: Swing in da City – Sunday, April 3; 6-10: $10 Top of Beardsley's celebrates thirty-three years of Swing Dancers Delight with guest DJs Michelle Kinkaid, Randy Krul, and Rupert Schroeder, at the Peninsula Italian American Social Club of San Mateo, 100 North B Street. — From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; venue at right about a half-block before T intersection. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on B Street; venue at right about a half block before T intersetion.♦ Sunday, April 3; 9-11: $15 (Two for One before 9) – Sunday Swing-out at Milk Bar, 1840 Haight Street (Tele: 387-6455). Class at 8:40: $5. Answers? Friday, April 8; 9-12: $9 - Ages 19-21: $7 - Ages 10-18: $5 - Younger: Gratis! After longer than twenty-eight years: Robin Rebello's last night of serving as hostess of the Friday Night Dance at the Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Telephone: 1650/329-2418). Class at 8. Friday dances continue with hosts Allen and Pamela Boronkay. Saturday, April 9 – South Side Swing is not happening tonight but it is on April 30, q.v. Saturday, April 9; 17:00-01:30: $15 Northern California Swing Dance Challenge VI (Telephone: 1707/694-3428) at Kodiak Jack's, 256 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma. Finalists … from Southside Swing, February 12; Swing in da City, above, March 6; The Station, March 8; Studio One at Chico Creek Dance Center, March 10; Swing Joins Country, above, March 13; WnY Warehouse, March 15; Swingin' in the South Bay, above, March 19; Carmel Women's Club, March 23; West Coast Swing University, March 24; The Dance Loft, March 28 … compete starting at 7. With workshops from 11a.m., $50. Advance sale discounts. Answers? Saturday, April 9; 9-11:30: $65 Golden Gate Smooth Dancers' Evening at the Moulin Rouge coronation ball at the Crown Plaza Hotel (Code: GG4=$104.60 net through April 5 at telephone 1650/570-5700), 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. hospitality at 2, Cocktails at 5, Coronation at 7, Dinner at 8. Formal attire, please. Reservations: 1650/697-2763 or send payment with order for PRIME RIB, PETRALE SOLE, or VEGETARIAN WELLINGTON to Golden Gate Smooth Dancers, Inc., 1229 Hillcrest Boulevard, Millbrae 94030. Saturday, April 9; 7-11: $5 Ballroom Dance Party at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Telephone: 452-5353). Answers? Saturday, April 9; 8-10:30: $10 – West Coast Swing Dance at at The Ballroom (of Rohnert Park), 977 Golf Course Drive. Classes at 6:45 and 8:15. From Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Highway (101) to Golf Course Drive; then left. Right at signal into Mountain Shadows Shopping Center. Ballroom in Courtyard. Answers? Sunday, April 10; 2-4: Gratis! Musicians' Tribute To Allen Smith who died February 3 at 85 — Saxophonists: Jules Broussard, John Handy, Tom Hart, Noel Jewkes, Mel Martin, Alex Murzyn, Scott Petersen, Jane Pettigill, Ted Thiele, Howard Wiley; Trombonists: Danny Armstrong, Chuck Bennett, Van Hughes, Neil Van Valkenburgh, Rick Walsh, Marty Wehner; Trumpeters: Fred Berry, Frank Fisher, Rolf Johnson, Mike Olmos, Bill Ortiz, Rudy Salvini, Bill Theurer, James Tinsely, John Worley; Pianists: Larry Dunlap, Mike Greensill, Tammy Hall, Dave Mathews, John Price, Chris Siebert, Larry Vuckovich; Bassists: Ron Belcher, Jeff Chambers, Nat Johnson, Al Obidinski, Dean Reilly, Mike Zisman; Drummers: Benny Barth, Kent Bryson, Tom Duckworth, Harold Jones, Sly Randolph, Akira Tanad; Guitarists: Eddie Duran; Vocalists: Jamie Davis, Noah Griffin, Frank Jackson, Kim Nalley, Denise Perrier, Jackie Ryan, Lavay Smith, Paula West, Wesla Whitfield, Pat Yankee at Yoshi's Jazz Club and Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street (Telephone: 655-5600). Donations benefit the Jazz Heritage Center.♦ Sunday, April 10; 9-11: $15 (Two for One before 9) – Sunday Swing-out at Milk Bar, 1840 Haight Street (Tele: 387-6455). Class at 8:40: $5. Answers? Thursday, April 14; 10-4: $?? Reno Dance Sensation Swing and Salsa Championships and Show's Welcome Dance (Telephone 1916/285-6557) at the Grand Sierra Resort ($99), 2500 East Second Street (Telephones: 1800/501-2651; 775/789-2000). Answers?♦ Friday-Sunday, April 15-17: $125; Students/Other nationals: $100; Younger than 18: $75 Reno Dance Sensation Swing and Salsa Championships and Show VIII at the Grand Sierra Resort ($99), 2500 East Second Street (Telephones: 1800/501-2651; 775/789-2000). WSDC. Reno Dance Sensation, 702 Mangrove Avenue 328, Chico 95926 (Telephone: 1916/317-5450). Answers?♦ Friday, April 15; 9-12: $9 - Ages 19-21: $7 - Ages 10-18: $5 - Younger: Gratis! Allen and Pamela Boronkay are the new hosts the Friday Night Dance at the Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Class at 8. Friday, April 15; 9-12: $15 LOST WEEKEND plays for dancing at George's Nightclub, 842 Fourth Street, San Rafael (Telephone: 226-0262). In advance: $12. Saturday, April 16; 8-10: $5 Swing City Dancers at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Telephone: 452-5353). Class at 6 and dance: $10. Answers? Sunday, April 17; 7-10:30: $10 Bayside Swing has moved its Third Sunday dance to the Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Sunday, April 17; 8-11: $10 — Groovin' Swing at NAPA Dance Club, 560 El Camino Real, Redwood City (Telephone: 1650/274-4545). Class at 7. Thursday-Sunday, April 21-24: $480 Argentine Tango USA Festival and USA Championship at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel (Rate: $99 through April 13), 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame (Telephones: 1800/228-9290; 650/692-9100; Facsimile: -8016). In advance, 11 classes, competitions, milongas: $408 through February; $442 through April 11. Payable to: Argentine Tango USA, 555 Bryant Street, 111, Palo Alto 94301. Other options available. Answers? April 22-May 1: National Dance Week Kick-Off Event, Noon-1, Union Square April 23-May 1: National Dance Week Saturday, April 23; 7-12: $20 KICKBACK BAND plays the Japanese Disaster Relief Benefit at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Cash or check payable to Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Answers? April 24-May 1: National Dance Week Sunday, April 24 — Sunday, April 24; 7-10:30: $10 Lakeside Swing Anniversary at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Classes with Sean McKeever and Tara Trafzer at 5 and 6 and dance: $15. Food, prizes. Answers?♦ April 25-May 1: National Dance Week April 26-May 1: National Dance Week April 27-May 1: National Dance Week April 28-May 1: National Dance Week Thursday, April 28; 9-1:30: $7 — LOST DOG FOUND and guest play for dancing at the Boom Boom Bop! at the Boom Boom Room, Fillmore Street at Geary Street (Telephone: 673-8000). Class at 8:30. April 29-May 1: National Dance Week April 30-May 1: National Dance Week Saturday, April 30; 10:00-23:00 USA and California NASSPDA Championship April Follies at Just Dance Ballroom. Hostess: Barbara Zoloth (Telephone: 971 - 0410). 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Answers? Saturday, April 30; 6:30-10: Gratis! Blossom Festival and dancing at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Telephone: 452-5353). Answers?♦ Saturday, April 30; 8-12+: $10 South Side Swing at Dance Boulevard at 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393). Cash Jack ’n’ Jill. Class with Yenni Setiawan and Warren Pino at 7 and dance: $15. Answers? APRIL MUSIC All gigs appear above. |
Chapel of theChimes
32992 Mission Boulevard ♥ Hayward
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— Regularly Scheduled Dances unavailable because of Yahoo!'s “improvements” May 1: National Dance Week's final day. Sunday, May 1; 7-10:30: $10 Lakeside Swing at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Class with Glenn and Sue Cravalho at 6 and dance: $15. Answers?♦ Friday, May 6; 9-12: $13 STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS feturing Miss Carmen Getit at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Shows: 1510/525-5054; Office: -5099. In advance: $10. Class with Swing Is The Thing's Nick Lawrence (Telephone: 1510/524-2546) at 8. Saturday, May 7; 4-6: Dona$hon! Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888) and Kelly Casanova are donating their space and time for classes so that you may donate your money to the victims of the March 25 Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan. Checks payable to “American Red Cross”/Memo “Japanese Relief effort”. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Saturday, May 7; 8-10:30: $10 – Ballroom, Swing & Latin Dance at at The Ballroom (of Rohnert Park), 977 Golf Course Drive. Classes at 6:45 and 8:15. From Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Highway (101) to Golf Course Drive; then left. Right at signal into Mountain Shadows Shopping Center. Ballroom in Courtyard. Answers? Saturday, May 7; 8-12: $?? Don Neeley's ROYAL SOCIETY JAZZ ORCHESTRA, with vocalists Carla Normand and Frederick Hodges, plays for dancing at the Art Deco Preservation Ball XXVII at the Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue (Telephone: 1510/848-7800). 1920s-'40s or contemporary formal attire, please. Performance by the Deco Belles. Tickets in advance: $?? through ?? from Art Deco Society of California, 100 Bush Street, 511, San Francisco 94104 (Telephone: 982-DECO). Saturday, May 7; 8-?: $20 AVALON RISING plays Waltzes, Tangos, Polkas, Country Dances, and Reels for The Ball of The Gods at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Victorian evening dress, Greek/Roman god representations, or evening dress admired, not required. Food to share welcome. $15 through April 30 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731) or PayPal. Class at 7:15. — From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, May 7; 8-12: $50 – Partner advised!* JIMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA, featuring vocalist Nancy Knorr, plays for dancing aboard the USS Hornet docked at Pier 3, Alameda Point. Zoot Suits, Poodle Skirts, and other period attire encouraged. In advance: Reserved near stage: $85; Reserved near floor: $65; General: $45 at 1510/521-8448x282 from 10-4. Class with Jim Truesdale at 7:30. Answers?♦ Saturday, May 7; 9-1:30: $15 PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA, usually about 20 musicians, plays at Café Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (Telephone: 824-6910). Class at 8. Tuesday, May 10 — Sea Magic Swing and Social Dance Cruise Adventure aboard Princess Cruise Lines' Emerald Princess from/to Copenhagen via Oslo, Aarhus, Warnermunde, Tallinin, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Stockholm. Inside, $2,043.76; Obstructed Outside, $2,343.76; Unobstructed Outside, $2,643.76; Balcony, $3,143.76 each of two plus discretionary $115 per person wage subsidy payable to Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens Street, San Francisco 94112 (Voice/ Facsimile: 585-6282). Saturday, May 14; 7-?: $?? Melissa & Nicole: Swingin' the Soul at Studio Gracia, 19 Heron Street (Telephone: 701-1300). Saturday, May 14; 8-10:30: $10 – West Coast Swing Dance at at The Ballroom (of Rohnert Park), 977 Golf Course Drive. Classes at 6:45 and 8:15. From Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Highway (101) to Golf Course Drive; then left. Right at signal into Mountain Shadows Shopping Center. Ballroom in Courtyard. Answers? Saturday, May 14; 8-11: $15 STOMPY JONES plays at Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa. Class at 7. Answers? Saturday, May 14; 8-12: $10 SAME OL’ BAND plays Funky, Disco, Latin Rock, Old School, Soul dance music at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Answers? Sunday, May 15; 7-10:30: $10 – Bayside Swing moved to the Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers?♦ Wednesday, May 18; 7:30-11:30: $?? Meet Me Half Way West Coast Swing Dance at WnY Warehouse at 64 Digital Drive, Novato. (Telephone: 828-3408). Food to share welcome. Answers? Saturday, May 21; 7-12: $10 FUSION plays at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Cash or check payable to Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Answers? Saturday, May 21; 8-1: $10 REED FROMER BAND plays for Swing City Dancers at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Tele: 452-5353). Class at 7. Answers?♦ Saturday, May 21; 8-12: Dona$hun! Dancing for Japan Charity Fund Raiser with performances, taxi dancers, drawing, silent auction, and snacks at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley: Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Sunday, May 22; 7-10:30: $10 Lakeside Swing at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake present one-hour workshops at 4:30 and 6, $15 each. One workshop and dance, $22. Two workshops and dance: $30 or $25 in advance. Call 1707/315-6204 or send a message to Mike Pyle.♦ Thursday, May 26, 20:00-04:00: $10 The public is welcome to attend the FreZno Dance Classic Welcome Dance at the Radisson Convention Center Hotel, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno.♦ Friday, May 27-Monday, May 30 FreZno Dance Classic XXVII (AANCE, MSDT, UCWDC/Q, WSDC) Saturday Night Theme: Super Heroes/Villians, The good, The Bad, and The Ugly, at the Radisson Convention Center Hotel ($99x3=$297) 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno. Event, workshops, ice cream socials, pizza party, happy hours, Gong Show, two dinners, and more: $175; ages 13-19: $135; ages 5-12: $120; younger, Gratis! through April, payable to: Dancin' Z Productions, Post Office Box 4274, Fresno 93744. Other options available; à la carte tickets at door. Host: Steve Zener (Telephone: 1559/486-1556).♦ Friday, May 27; 6-9: Gratis! STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS feturing Miss Carmen Getit at Pacheco Plaza, 366 Ignacio Boulevard, Novato. Sunday, May 29; 6:30-10:30: $10 Fifth Sunday [Lakeside] Swing at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Answers? Sunday, May 29; 8-1:30: $15; with dinner: $40 A celebration of the life of Johnny Nitro at Slims, 333 Eleventh Street (Telephone: 252-9564) a benefit concert for the Blue Bear School of Music. Sunday, May 29; 8-11: $10 LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS play for dancing at the Make-Out Room, 3225 Twenty-second Street (MIssion 7-2888). Class at 7:30. Answers? MAY MUSIC unseen above Friday-Monday, May 27-30: $110; Ages 7-20: $50 (other options available) Sacramento Jazz Festival & Jubilee XXXVIII. Tickets from 2787 Del Monte Street, West Sacramento 95691 (Telephone: 1916/372-5277x19). Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29; 11-7: $120; Ages 12 and younger: $40 Santa Cruz Blues Festival XVIII ♦ ───── ──────── ♦ ──────── ───── ♦ |
October 20, 1997— December 16, 2002
| RUDY SALVINI |
Sunday, June 26 at Two o'clock
AlamedaElksClub
2255 SantaClaraAvenue ♥ R.S.V.P.
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Boogie Woogie Ballroom seeks résumés for the following positions: C/W and other Staff Instructors; Customer Service Manager; Customer Service Representatives; Operations Manager for its new studio in Foster City sent to Cheryl Steeper. JUNE's Regularly Scheduled Dances unavailable because of Yahoo!'s “improvements” Saturday, June 4; 8-?: $20 BANGERS & MASH play Regency to Mid-Victorian dance rhythms: Waltz, Polka, and English country dances, Congress of Vienna, The Jolly Roger de Coverley, and Captain Jack Sparrow's Hornpipe for The Pirates' Ball (Mr. Fezziwig's 51st Birthday Bash) at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Pirate, Centuries XVII, XVIII, XIX vintage, or Centuries XX, XXI evening dress admired, not required. Food to share welcome. $15 through May 28 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731) or PayPal. Class at 7. From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, June 4; 8-10:30: $10 – Ballroom, Swing & Latin Dance at The Ballroom (of Rohnert Park), 977 Golf Course Drive (Telephone: 1707/586-1136). Classes at 6:45 and 8:15. From Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Highway (101) to Golf Course Drive; then left. Right at signal to turning right at fourth signal and left into Mountain Shadows Shopping Center. Ballroom in Courtyard. Answers? Saturday, June 4; 8-12: $10 MYSTIC BAND plays at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Cash or check payable to Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Answers? Saturday, June 4; 9-12: $20 Ballroom Blitz! at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Performances, contest, hors d'oeuvres, and more. In advance: $15. DJ/Class with Jeff Chandler at 8. Answers? Sunday, June 5; 2-5: Gratis! HAROLD JONES AND THE BOSSMEN play for dancing on the San Geronimo Golf Course Club House's small floor, 5800 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (Telephone: 488-4030).♦ Saturday, June 11 – SouthSide Swing at Dance Boulevard at 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393) is no longer happening. But Second Saturday dances continue at the venue. Sunday, June 12; Noon-1 and 2-6: $?? 3rd Annual Joseph Zanger Memorial and Casa de Fruta Reunion Dance at the Country Park Stage at Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway near Hollister. Class at 1. American Premium Dance Floors is providing a 4000'² floor; please take a door mat to keep dirt off of the floor. From Gilroy, Pacheco Pass Highway (152) toward Los Baños.♦ Sunday, June 12; 6:30-10: $10 Michelle Kinkaid's 23rd Annual Memorial & Tribute Dance to John Duffy, Robert Kinkaid, and others (Telephone: 585-6282) at the Imperial Dance Club (Telephone: 1650/366-0504), 822 Cassia Street, Redwood City. Jack 'n' Jill Contest; Refreshments. Answers?♦ Saturday, June 18; 8:30-12: $20 BRASSWORKS plays for dancing Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Mazurkas, Sir Roger de Coverley, and Congress of Vienna for Ye Gaskell Occasional Dance Society's Ball at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Potluck food and refreshments. Class at 7:45. Answers? Sunday, June 19 – Bayside Swing is next Sunday, not tonight, at the Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Sunday, June 19; 6-8:30: $10 $5 Men's Night, Happy Father's Day! Snacks. Boogie Woogie Ballroom at the Burlingame Masonic Center, 145 Park Road. Class at 5 and dance: $12. Answers? Monday, June 20 – Just Knock isn't happening tonight! Saturday, June 25; 8-12: $10 PINOY BIG BAND plays at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero East, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José; exit 23rd Avenue to Right at signal, Right into second driveway. Answers? Saturday, June 25; 8-11: $30 Anniversary of Oakland Senior Center at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Appetizers; drawings. In advance through June: $25. Saturday, June 25; 9:15-12:15: $10 – West Coast Swing at the Premier Ballroom Studio, 4181 Cushing Parkway, Fremont (Telephone: 1510/683-9228). Class at 8:15 and dance: $11. Answers? Sunday, June 26; 7-10:30: $10 – Bayside Swing's Fourth Sunday Special at the Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Tuesday, June 28; 8-?: $14; 10-?: $10 THE JUNIUS COURTNEY BIG BAND with Denise Perrier at Yoshi's Oakland, 500 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square (Telephone: 1510/238-9200) to celebrate Quincy Jones. Wednesday, June 29-Monday, July 3: $340 (other options available) International QueerTango Festival III luncheon, prácticas, Milongas at various venues. In advance through May 20: $310. Answers? Thursday, June 30; 6-12: Gratis! Welcome Milonga with DJ Mario Orlando in the Golden Gate Ballroom at the Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport ($79 through June 20), 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae (Telephones: 1800/252-7466; 650/692-6363). Answers? ♦ ───── ──────── ♦ ──────── ───── ♦ |
| JULY's Regularly Scheduled Dances unavailable because of Yahoo!'s “improvements” Friday, July 1-Sunday, July 3: $390 and week: $875 Nora's Tango Weekend at the Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport ($79 through June 20), 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae (Telephones: 1800/252-7466; 650/692-6363). $355 (week: $800) through April 30 payable to Nora Olivera, 2841 Hillside Drive, Burlingame 94010. Answers? Sunday-Friday, July 3-8: $605 and week-end: $875 Nora's Tango Week at the Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport ($79 through June 20), 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae (Telephones: 1800/252-7466; 650/692-6363). $555 (and week-end: $800) through April 30 payable to Nora Olivera, 2841 Hillside Drive, Burlingame 94010. Answers? Sunday, July 3: 6-8:30: $10 – Boogie Woogie Ballroom's Sunday dances are at 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/571-0836). Monday, July 4; 2-5: $25 4th of July Party BBQ & Dance at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). BBQ 12:30-2. In advance: $20 through June 25. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José to 23rd Avenue; right at signal; enter second driveway. Answers? Monday, July 4; 8-11: $35 A benefit for Saxophonist Dayna Stephens, who needs a new kidney and anti-rejection medications, at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street. In advance: $25. Send additional donations payable to: The Attune Agency, Account 925641219, 2588 Mission Street, 215, San Francisco 94110 (Telephones: 796-2319; 503-8207. Answers? Thursday-Sunday, July 7-9: $125 US Salsa Open Championships (Telephone: 1408/218-4088) at the Oakland Marriott City Center ($109), 1001 Broadway (Telephones: 1800/228-9290; 510/451-4000). Answers? Saturday, July 9; 8-1: $10 – Dance Boulevard at 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393). Class at 7 and dance: $12. Sunday, July 10; 2:15-5: $28 Yankee Doodle Dandy at South San Francisco Recreation Center, 33 Arroyo Drive. Reservation deadline: July 8 payable to Golden Gate Smooth Dancers, 251 Wicklow Drive, South San Francisco 94080 (Telephones: 1650/455-2402; 753-8087). Class at 1:30. Answers? Sunday, July 10: 6-8:30: $10 – Boogie Woogie Ballroom's Sunday dances are at 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/571-0836). Monday, July 11; 8:30-11:30; $10 Just Knock resumes at The Dance Loft on the Third Floor at 2475 Third Street (Telephone: 944-0404). Classes at 7 and 7:45; $15 for one, $20 for both. Friday-Saturday, July 15-16; 7-1:30: $25 Salsa Festival on The Fillmore! Class at 7, gratis, in Fillmore Plaza. Dance to Louie Romero y Mazacote, Julio Bravo, Bakkan, Borinquen, Montuno Swing, Tito y su Son de Cuba, Los Boleros, Fito Reinoso y su Ritmo y Armonia, Edgardo Cambon's LaTiDo at various venues on Fillmore between Turk and Geary streets. Saturday, July 16; 1-12: $?? Summer Dance Showcase VI at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Saturday, July 16; 6:30-?: $25 Summer Showcase & Hawaiian Luau Dance Party at The Ballroom (of Rohnert Park), 977 Golf Course Drive (Telephone: 1707/586-1136). In advance through July 1: $20. From Golden Gate Bridge, Redwood Highway (101) to Golf Course Drive; then left to right at signal. Right at fourth signal then left into Mountain Shadows Shopping Center. Ballroom in Courtyard. Answers? Sunday, July 17; 6-8:30: $10 – Boogie Woogie Ballroom's Sunday dances are at 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/571-0836). Sunday, July 17; 7-10:30: $10 Bayside Swing at the Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 6 and dance: $15. Answers?♦ Monday, July 18; 8-?: $9 CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ORCHESTRA at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street.♦ Saturday, July 23; 9-12: $9 The Allegro Ballroom's Summer 2011 Invitational 10:30 performance(s) by An Hoang with Stacey Chuang at 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Saturday, July 23; 9-1:30: $20 Swingalicious: Vol. 3 at Rassela's Jazz Club, 1534 Fillmore Street (Telephone: 346-8696). Class at 8 and dance: $25, $15 through July 19.♦ Sunday, July 24; 7-10:30: $10 Lakeside Swing resumes its normal Fourth Sunday at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Class with Angel Figueroa at 6 and dance, $15. Answers?♦ Monday, July 25; 8-?: $16 NEXT GENERATION JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 21 of the best USA and Canadian high school musicians in concert at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street (Telehpone: 655.5600). In advance: $15. Wednesday, July 27; 8-?: $15 REALISTIC ORCHESTRA at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street (Telephone: 655-5600). In advance: $13.♦ Thursday, July 28; 7:30-11:30: $10 LAVAY SMITH AND HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS play for dancing at the Top o'Th'Mark, 898 Mason Street. Call 616-6916 for general, 616-6940 for specific, information. Friday, July 29-Tuesday, August 9 Sea Magic Swing and Social Dance Cruise Adventure aboard Princess Cruise Lines' Emerald Princess from/to Copenhagen via Oslo, Aarhus, Warnermunde, Tallinin, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, and Stockholm. Inside, $2,043.76; Obstructed Outside, $2,343.76; Unobstructed Outside, $2,643.76; Balcony, $3,143.76 each of two plus discretionary $115 per person wage subsidy. Payable to Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens Street, San Francisco 94112 (Voice/Facsimile: 585-6282). Friday-Sunday, July 29-31 International Grand Ball XLIII at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel (Rate: $99 through April 13), 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame (Telephones: 1800/228-9290; 650/692-9100; Facsimile: -8016). Friday, July 29; 8-?: $24.50 LAVAY SMITH sings Patsy Cline with her Red Hot Skillet Lickers and Bobby Black at Freight & Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley (Telephone: 1510/644-2020). In advance: $22.50. Answers?♦ Friday, July 29; 9-?: $13 STOMPY JONES plays for dancing at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Shows: 1510/525-5054; Office: -5099. In advance: $10. Class with Swing Is The Thing's Nick Lawrence (Telephone: 1510/524-2546) at 8. Saturday, July 30; 9:15-12:15: $10 – West Coast Swing at the Premier Ballroom Studio, 4181 Cushing Parkway, Fremont (Telephone: 1510/683-9228). Class at 8:15 and dance: $11. Answers? Sunday, July 31; 7-10:30: $10 Fifth Sunday [Lakeside] Swing at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Class at 6 and dance, $15. Answers?♦ ♦ ───── ──────── ♦ ──────── ───── ♦ |
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When Benny Goodman was arriving at McFadden’s (née Sweet’s) Ballroom for the evening’s gig in Oakland, there was a throng filling Broadway. “What’s going on?” he asked. “They’re here to see you!” Two days later, there was a national broadcast of his performance at Los Angeles’ Palomar Theater thus creating the erroneous impression that the Palomar, not McFadden’s is where the Swing Era began.  MEMORIAL CONCERT Sunday, September 11: 3:30-10 Space made available below cost by Café Du Nord at 2174 Market Street Cover charge proceeds donated to the Scott Petersen Memorial Music Scholarship Fund at Orange High School in Pepper Pike, Ohio
1956 – 13 August 2011
Died August 27, 2011 Friday and Saturday, August 5 and 6; 8 and 10: $40 or $60 for both LOS VAN VAN play for dancing at Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square (Telephone: 1510/238-9200). Saturday, August 6; 1-4:30: Gratis! BANGERS AND MASH play for dancing at the The Suffragists' Alameda 1900 Picnic Dance in the Park with PEERS in Lincoln Park, 1450 High Street, Alameda, presented by The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society (Telephone: 1510/522-1731). Please take ground-cover, period-looking food and non-alcoholic beverages for the picnic that begins at 11. Suggested is 1910-1914 summer afternoon dress but costumes are admired, not required. Answers? Saturday, August 6; 9-12: $8 – East Bay Waltz and Polka and Lindy and Blues and Schottish and Irish and Tango and … at the Finnish Brotherhood Hall, 1970 Chestnut Street, Berkeley. Classes at 7 and 8 and dance: $12. Answers? Sunday, August 7; 7 and 9: $40 or $60 for both LOS VAN VAN play for dancing at Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square (Telephone: 1510/238-9200). Tuesday, August 9; ?-?: $38 BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY How Big Can You Get: 100 Years of Cab Calloway at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street. Saturday, August 13; 8-1: $10 – Dance Boulevard at 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393). Class at 7 and dance: $12. Saturday, August 13; 8:30-12: $20 BRASSWORKS plays for dancing Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Mazurkas, Sir Roger de Coverley, and Congress of Vienna for Ye Gaskell Occasional Dance Society's Ball at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Potluck food and refreshments. Class at 7:45. Answers? Sunday, August 14; 1-5: $15.00; Ages >64 and <17: $10 Dance2Care SOULFUL '70s Relaxed Dance-A-Thon III (Telephone: 808-7329) at Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462), a benefit for Adult Day Services Network. Answers? Sunday, August 14; 2:15-5: $28 Soft Summer Breeze Dance and Dinner at South San Francisco Recreation Center, 33 Arroyo Drive. Reservation deadline: August 7 payable to Golden Gate Smooth Dancers, 20 Turquoise Way, San Francisco 94131 (Telephone: 824-2263). Class at 1:30. Saturday, August 20; 9-12: $22 with dinner NEW ASIA LIVE BAND at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Dinner at 6:30; Class at 8:30. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José to 23rd Avenue; right at signal; enter second driveway. Answers? Sunday, August 21; 3-?: Gratis! The JUNIUS COURTNEY BIG BAND featuring Denise Perrier at Temescal Creek Park, Adeline Street at 47th Street, Emeryville. Monday, August 22; 8-11: $10 Just Knock resumes with Melissa Rutz (Telephone: 1917/687- 4280) at The Dance Loft, 2475 Third Street, 311 (Telephone: 970-1995). Class at 7 and dance: $15. Answers?♦ Saturday, August 27; 14:00-Midnight: $35 with dinner Various bands play for the Summer Festival By The Bay, a benefit for the Filipino Community of Performing Arts at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Dinner at 6:30; Class at 8:30. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José to 23rd Avenue; right at signal; enter second driveway. Answers? Saturday, August 27; 8:30-11: $10 — Swing Dance Jam at Oberlin Dance Center, 351 Shotwell Street. Answers? Monday, August 29; 8-?: $8 PROJECT de CONGUEROS and RAYBAND at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street.♦ ♦ ───── ──────── ♦ ──────── ───── ♦ |
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regularly scheduled dances unavailable because of Yahoo!'s “improvements” Thursday, September 1; 9-?: $20 Earth Quake Dance Party in three ballrooms at the Wyndham Hotel, 1350 North First Street, San José (Telephone: 1408/453-6200), the opening dance of South Bay Dance Fling XXVI. Answers? Friday, September 2-Monday, September 4: $155/Ages 6-17: $95 South Bay Dance Fling XXVI in three ballrooms at the Wyndham Hotel ($90), 1350 North First Street, San José (Telephones: 1408/453-6200; California, 1800/662-9896; Exterior, 800/538-6818). Event, workshops, dinner/show: $135/Ages 6-17 $75 through July payable to South Bay Dance Fling, Post Office Box 1384, Oakdale 95361 (Telephone: 1209/608-1414). Other options available. UCWDC WHDC WSDC Answers? Saturday, September 3; 8-11: $20 BANGERS & MASH plays Victorian Waltzes and Polkas, etc., at The Space Cowboys' Ball at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Century MCM/science fiction/fantasy attire from any universe is admired, not required. “We don’t care what you wear, ’long as it’s legal.” Food to share welcome. $15 through August 28 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731). Class at 7:15. Answers? — From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, September 3; 8:30-11: $10 — Swing Dance Jam at ODC, 351 Shotwell Street. Answers? Saturday, September 3; 9-?: $15 LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS play for dancing at the Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Shows: 1510/525-5054; Office: -5099. Class with Swing Is The Thing's Nick Lawrence (Telephone: 1510/524-2546) at 8. Answers? Saturday, September 3; 7:30-12: $25 Fourth Anniversary on the Embarcadero Cove Waterfront at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Dinner at 6:30, showcase, dance. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José to 23rd Avenue; right at signal; enter second driveway. Answers? Sunday, September 4; 8-11: $10 LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS play for dancing at the Make-Out Room, 3225 Twenty-second Street (MIssion 7-2888). Class at 7:30.♦ Tuesday, September 6: Swing Goth at El Rio – Friday, September 9; 9-?: $20 THE FABULOUS BUD E. LUV at George’s Nightclub, 842 Fourth Street, San Rafael (Telephone: 226-0262). In advance: $15. Saturday, September 10; 8-1: $10 – Dance Boulevard at 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393). Class at 7 and dance: $12. Saturday, September 10; ?-?: $?? Grand Opening Dance Party at Boogie Woogie Ballroom Dance School & Studio, 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/627-4854). Details to come. Saturday, September 10; 9-12: $8 East Bay Waltz and Polka and Lindy and Blues and Schottish and Irish and Tango and … returns to its home, the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Classes at 7 and 8 and dance: $12. Answers? Sunday, September 11; 6-8:30: $10 Boogie Woogie Ballroom's Third Anniversary with performances, prizes, food, and dessert at 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/571-0836). September 15-18: San Francisco Lindy Exchange isn't happening this year. Friday-Sunday, September 16-25: National Ballroom Dance Week Friday, September 16; 8:30-?: $19 + Two drink minimum OR dinner THE SOUL PROVIDERS play for dancing at Angelica's Bistro, 863 Main Street, Redwood City. In advance: $16.50 via PayPal. Reservations: 1650/365-3226 Friday, September 16; 9-12: $8 29th Anniversary Dance of the Friday Night Dance at the Cubberley Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Telephone: 1650/329-2418). Class at 8. September 17: First Saturday of National Ballroom Dance Week Saturday, September 17; 8:30-?: $12 STOMPY JONES plays at Rancho Nicasio, on the Town Square, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio. Reservations advised: 662-2219. Saturday, September 17; 8:30-11: $10 — Swing Dance Jam at Oberlin Dance Center, 351 Shotwell Street. Answers? Saturday, September 17; 8:30-12: $35 Allegro Ballroom's 17th Anniversary Party and Grand Opening of the Grand Ballroom with hors d’oeuvres, cake, and dancing at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Classes: Waltz with Jeff Chandler and Lucy Yoo; Salsa with Viola Gonzales, and Tango with Nora and Ed start at 7:30. In advance: $30. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station.♦ September 18: First Sunday of National Ballroom Dance Week September 19: Monday of National Ballroom Dance Week Monday, September 19; 8:30-11: $7 — Country TwoStep at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Class with Yvonne Benavidez-Wayne at 7:30 and dance: $12. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. September 20: Tuesday of National Ballroom Dance Week September 21: Wednesday of National Ballroom Dance Week September 22: Thursday of National Ballroom Dance Week September 23: Second Friday of National Ballroom Dance Week Friday, September 23; 9-1:30: $15 WCSU Luau VI at Kodiak Jack's, 256 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma (Telephone: 1707/694- 9428). Wear your grass skirt, Hawaiian shirt, and boogie shoes. Leis, games, treats, drink and food specials. Class at 7 and dance: $20. Through Septemer 15, $15 via PayPal. Accompanied minors welcome until 10. Answers? September 24: Second Saturday of National Ballroom Dance Week Saturday, September 24: Event + hotel: $160 (other options available) Pacific Grand Ball III, American and International styles competitions and dancing at the Marriott San Mateo, 1770 South Amphlett Boulevard ('Phones: 1888/236-2427; 1650/653-6000). Amounts payable to: Pacific Grand Ball, 361 Marcella Way, Millbrae 94030 (Tel.: 1650/576-9961). Answers? Saturday, September 24; 2-5: $20 MOOD SWING ORCHESTRA plays for dancing at Just Dance Ballroom, 2500 Embarcadero, Oakland (Telephone: 1510/436-9888). Class at 1. In advance: $15. From San Francisco Bay Bridge, Nimitz Freeway (880) toward San José to 23rd Avenue; right at signal; enter second driveway. Answers?♦ Saturday, September 24; 14:00-01:30: $20 7th Annual Dance-A-Thon at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley. Shows: 1510/525-5054; Office: -5099. Answers? Saturday, September 24; 5-9: Dona$ion plus food to share MITCH WOODS & HIS ROCKET 88s at John's Shop, 2417 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto (Telephone: 1650/358-2233).♦ Saturday, September 24; 19:00-01:30: $25 The Cool Black Couture Ball (Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion and Nightlife in San Francisco), at eight venues on Fillmore Street between Eddy and Geary streets. In advance: $22.03. Answers? Saturday, September 24; 8-?: $22.50 (Discounts for Students and Seniors) The JUNIUS COURTNEY BIG BAND featuring Denise Perrier and Tami Hall fête Earl “Fatha” Hines at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley (Telephone: 1510/644-2020 for tickets in advance: $20.50). Saturday, September 24, 8-12: $15; Age 20 and younger: $8; Spectator: $5 The Redwood Empire Swing Dance Club's Jack 'n' Jill Invitational XVI (HotLine: 1707/523-9477) at the Petaluma Veterans Memorial Building, 1094 Petaluma Boulevard South (Telephone: 1707/876-3308). Class at 7. Redwood Highway (101) to Petaluma Boulevard South; venue behind bowling alley about two miles farther at left. Answers? September 25: Last day of National Ballroom Dance Week Monday, September 26; 8:30-11: $7 — Country TwoStep at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Class with Yvonne Benavidez-Wayne at 7:30 and dance: $12. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Monday, September 26; 8:45-11: $10 Just Knock with Melissa Rutz (Telephone: 1917/687- 4280) at The Dance Loft, 2475 Third Street, 311 (Telephone: 970-1995). Classes at 7 and 8 and dance: $15. Answers?♦ Thursday, September 29; 9:30-1: $12 JULIO BRAVO Y SU SALSA SABOR plays for dancing at the at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Classes at 7:30 and 8:30. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. SEPTEMBER MUSIC unseen above Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25; 10-6: Grati$! Polk Street Blues Festival Stages at California and Jackson streets. Friday, September 30; 11-7: Gratis! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival XI at Speedway Meadow. Answers? ♦ ───── ──────── ♦ ──────── ───── ♦ |
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OCTOBER's regularly scheduled dances unavailable due to Yahoo!'s “improvements” Saturday, October 1 – The Next Generation Swing Dance Club's monthly dance is not happening at the Allegro Ballroom tonight. Dance with us next Sunday at the Regency Hotel in Burlingame, the closing dance of Boogie by the Bay, q.v. below. Saturday, October 1; 8-11: $20 BANGERS & MASH plays Victorian Waltzes and Polkas, etc., for The Steampunktoberfest Ball, A Victorian Oktoberfest Ball with a Twist, at the San Mateo Masonic Temple, 100 North Ellsworth Avenue. Suggested attire: Century XIX evening dress; Victorian Steampunk; Oktoberfest dirndls, peasant blouses, lederhosen, etc. “We don’t care what you wear, ’long as it’s legal.” Food to share welcome. $15 through September 25 from The Period Events & Entertainment Re-Creation Society, 2144B Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda 94501 (Telephone: 1510/522-1731). Class at 7:15. Answers? — From Bayshore (101), Third Avenue toward hills; Right at light after railroad tracks; Left at end, venue on corner at Right. From Junípero Serra (280), San Mateo exit to second El Camino Real exit to Right on Second Avenue; Left on Ellsworth to Tilton. Saturday, October 1; 8-12: $9 Fall Invitational at the Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Foxtrot Performance. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Saturday, October 1, 8:30-?: $15 MITCH WOODS AND HIS ROCKET 88s play for dancing at Rancho Nicasio, on the Town Square, 1 Old Rancheria Road, Nicasio (Telephone: 662-2219). Saturday, October 1; 9-12: $20 Ballroom Blitz: Autumn On The Lake – Come Have A Ball with Jeff Chandler at Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Hors d'oeuvres, performances, contests. Class at 8. In advance: $16.81. Answers? Sunday, October 2, 6:30-10: $10 – Michelle Kinkaid's regular Second Sunday dance is tonight at the Imperial Dance Club, 822 Cassia Street, Redwood City. Next Sunday we'll be dancing at Boogie by the Bay, q.v.♦ Monday, October 3; 8:30-11: $7 — Country TwoStep at the Allegro Ballroom, 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Class with Yvonne Benavidez-Wayne at 7:30 and dance: $12. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Thursday, October 6; 9-'til the last dancer drops: $10 The Next Generation Swing Dance Club's Boogie by the Bay XIX Early Bird Dance at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame (see below.♦ Friday-Sunday, October 7-9; $150; Age 17 and younger: $75 Boogie by the Bay XIX (AANCE, NASDE, WSDC, YASDA) at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame – $130 through September 19 (Telephones: 1800/233-1234; 650/347-1234). Event, workshops, buffet through September 25, $130; Age 17 and younger, $65 (Other options available). payable to: The Next Generation Swing Dance Club, Post Office Box 2747, Dublin 94568. Answers?♦ Saturday, October 8; 9-12: $20 GALAXY BAND plays Hot Summer Dance at the Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). In advance: $15. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Sunday, October 9 – Michelle Kinkaid's monthly dance was last week at the Imperial Dance Club in Redwood City. We're dancing at Boogie by the Bay, q.v., tonight. Sunday, October 9; 2:15-5: $28 Monster Mash Dinner Dance Party at South San Francisco Recreation Center, 33 Arroyo Drive. Reservation deadline: October 6 payable to Golden Gate Smooth Dancers, 251 Wicklow Drive, South San Francisco 94080 (Telephones: 1650/455-2402; 753-8087). Class at 1:30. Answers? Sunday, October 9; ≈8 'til the last dancer drops: $10 The public is invited to attend the closing dance of the The Next Generation Swing Dance Club's Boogie by the Bay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame.♦ Thursday-Sunday, October 13-16: $120 Sundance Stompede (IAGLCWDC) at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway Hotel, 1500 Van Ness Avenue (call 447-3025; to reserve for $137). In advance through July: $90; through September 19: $100 from The Sundance Association, 2261 Market Street, PMB 225, San Francisco 94114. Answers? Thursday, 6:30-11: Kick-off Dance at Sundance Saloon, 550 Barneveld Avenue; Friday, 7:30-1: Welcome Dance at hotel; Saturday, 7:30-1: Hoedown at the Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue; Sunday, 5-11: Stompede Ball at the Sundance Saloon. Workshops at hotel: Friday: 1–6; Saturday and Sunday: 10–4. Friday-Sunday, October 14-16; Price$ Autumn Dance Classic (NDCA) at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront ($139), 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame (Telephones: 1800/228-9290; 650/692-9100; Facsimile: -8016). Entries due by September 17. payable to: San Francisco Autumn Dance Classic, with summary sheet to: 41 East Sixth Avenue, Eugene 97401. Saturday, October 15; 8-?: $20 LAVAY SMITH AND HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS at George's Nightclub, 842 Fourth Street, San Rafael (Telephone: 226-0262). In advance: $17.50. Saturday, October 15; 9-11: $10 David Blood's Mostly Swing at City College's Health and Wellness Center, Howth Street/W Road near 777 Ocean Avenue, Third floor (Telephone: 452-5353). Class with John Festa at 6. Answers?♦ Saturday, October 15; 9-12: $12 Saturday Night Fever at the Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Classes at 7 and 8. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station. Sunday, October 16; 7-?: $10 Country & West Coast Swing Dance Party with Craig Johnson and Joan Lundahl at Boogie Woogie Ballroom, 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/571-0836). Classes at 5 and 6 and dance: $15. Answers? Friday, October 21-Sunday, October 23: $275 for lodging, food, workshops, dances GAUCHO plays for dancing on Friday, the CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS on Saturday at Camp Swing XVI, a weekend of Lindy, Balboa, Shag, Blues, Tango, Salsa, East Coast Swing, Charleston, etc. at the Mendocino Woodlands Camp. payable to: Camp Swing, c/o Shufina English, 4434 Seventeenth Street, San Francisco 94114, or PayPal. Answers? From Mendocino take Little Lake Road 5½ miles to end of pavement. Turn Right onto gravel road 3 miles to camp. Friday, October 21; 9-12: $10 Hustle with Raul Ante at Boogie Woogie Ballroom Dance School & Studio, 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/627-4854). Classes at 7 and 8 and dance: $12. Saturday, October 22; 9-12:30: $15 (If costumed: Gratis!) FAST TIMES 80 plays for the Halloween Costume Party at the Top o'Th'Mark, 898 Mason Street. Call 616-6916 for general, 616-6940 for specific, information. Sunday, October 23; 9-1: $20 PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA, usually more than 18 musicians, plays the Couture Dance Alliance's (Telephone: 203-3468) Second Anniversary Dance (all white attire) at Café Cocomo, 650 Indiana Street (Telephone: 824-6910). Performances. Class at 7:30. In advance: $15 payable to Luís Aguilar at PayPal. Answers? Wednesday, October 26; 9-11:30: $5? Hallowe'en Potluck and Dance at The Saddle Rack, 42011 Boscell Road, Fremont (Telephone: 1510/979-0477). Class at 7:30. Friday, October 28; 8-?: $20 SHANTI & THE MONSTERS play for dancing at a Halloween Party at Kodiak Jack's, 256 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma (Telephone: 1707/694- 9428). Games, treats, costume contest. Through October 20, $15 via PayPal. Accompanied minors welcome until 10. Answers? Friday, October 28; 9-12: $9 Friday Night Dance's Halloween Party at the Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Treats, games, and silly stuff. Ghoulish gastronomic goodies. Prizes for best costumes (admired, not required). NightClub TwoStep class at 8. Answers? Saturday, October 29; 6:30-12: $10 – The Next Generation Swing Dance Club's First Saturday Dance for November is tonight at the Allegro Ballroom. 5855 Christie Avenue, Emeryville (Telephone: 1510/655-2888). Class at 7:30. San Francisco Bay Bridge toward Sacramento then immediately into Right lane to exit at Powell Street. Right at light then Left at next two lights to park behind gas station. From Berkeley, take Powell Street exit. Left at first, second, fourth, and fifth lights to park behind gas station.♦ Saturday, October 29; 19:00 (02:00GMT) – Thrill The World – Arrive by 18:00! OAKLAND: Studio One Art Center, 365 Forty-fifth Street (Telephone: 1510/597-5027). Answers? SAUSALITO: Gabrielson Park SANTA CRUZ: Pacific Avenue at 16:00. Answers? Saturday, October 29; 7:30-12: $25 – Ages 5-17: $10 THE COCKTAIL MONKEYS play for dancing at the Monster Bash aboard the Grey Ghost docked at Pier 3, Alameda Point. Costumes encouraged. In advance at 1510/521-8448x282: $20. Answers? Saturday, October 29; 9:30-1:45: $15 TRIO GARUFA plays The Tango Experience's Halloween Milonga at Metronome Dance Collective, 1830 Seventeenth Street (Telephone: 871-2462). Class at 8:30. Saturday, October 29; 8:30-12: $20 BRASSWORKS plays Victorian Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, Mazurkas, and set dances such as the Sir Roger de Coverley and the Congress of Vienna for Ye Gaskell Occasional Dance Society's Ball at the Scottish Rite Temple, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. Semi-formal Century XXI or period dress of Centuries XIX or XX. Class at 7:45. Answers? Saturday, October 29; 9-1: $12 ($10 after 11) Halloween Party at Cheryl Burke Dance, 1400 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View (Telephone: 1650/864-9150). Jack ’n’ Jill contest. Prizes for best costumes. Class at 8. Answers? Sunday, October 30; 7-10:30: $10 Fifth Sunday [Lakeside] Swing and costume contest at the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue, Oakland. Class at 6 and dance, $15. Answers? __________ Hallowe’en Monday, October 31 8-11: $20; Students: $10 BAGUETTE QUARTETTE plays Waltzes, Polkas, Swings, and Tangos for The Bohemian (A Halloween Costume) Ball with performances presented by Friday Night Waltz and the Berkeley City Club, 2419 Durant. 9-Witching: $20 Halloween Bash & Showcase of Terror IX in Bay West's Haunted Ballroom, at 1133D East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael (Telephone: 457-4619). Horrific student-teacher Showcase of Terror with goblins and ghouls and Salute to Harry Potter at 10. Evil Coast Swing class at 8. Treats and delights to snack and sip. Answers? 9-?: $12 Black Ballroom Bash Ballroom, Latin, and Variety Dance at Two Left Feet Dance Center, 9:15-12:30: $?? Richard's Monday WCS Halloween Potluck, eat, drink, and be scary, at Dance Boulevard, 1824 Hillsdale Avenue, San José (Telephone: 1408/264-9393). Class at 7. 9:30-11:30: $8 Halloween Swing Out at Boogie Woogie Ballroom Dance School & Studio, 551 Foster City Boulevard, G, Foster City (Telephone: 1650/627-4854). Classes at 7 and 8:15 and dance: $15. OCTOBER MUSIC unseen above. Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2; 11-7: Gratis! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival XI at Speedway Meadow. Answers? Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9: 10-8: Gratis! San Carlos Art & Wine Faire XXI on San Carlos Avenue. Sunday, October 9; 6-?: $40 San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival IV at Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore Street (Telephone: 655-5600). In advance: $38. Answers? Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16; Noon-?: $125 (other options available) Treasure Island Music Festival – The Festival In The Bay Monday, October 24; 8-?: $25; Seniors: $20; Students: $15 DAVID HARDIMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO ALL STAR BIG BAND plays a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society at Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant, 1330 Fillmore Street (Telephone: 655-5600). In advance: $23; Seniors: $18; Students: $13. Thursday, October 27; 7:30-?: $10 The Westfield School of Music's LARS MOTEL BIG BAND at Savanna Jazz, 2937 Mission Street (Telephone: 285-3369; Facsimile: -5967). Dine 'til 10:30. Answers?
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