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WHERE TO GO SWING DANCING THIS WEEKEND JULY 3-5
Author: Mary :: Posted: Thu 07/02/09 6:45 pm
For additional information, please check out www.southlandblues.com and Brian Shim's calendar at www.lalindyhop.com.

***FRIDAY JULY 3, 2009***
Live Music
James Intveld at Arcadia Blues Club 10:30 p.m., Arcadia ($20)
Steve Lucky at Memories - 9 p.m., Whittier ($15)
Flattop Tom at The Grove at Farmers Market - 7 to 9 p.m., Los Angeles ($FREE)
Recorded Music
D.J. at Atomic - 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., Irvine ($eight)
C.K. Farnsworth's Soda Fountain Social at the Pacific Electric Lofts (6th & Main) - 7:30 p.m., Los Angeles (818) 636-9432
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***SATURDAY THE FOURTH OF JULY***
Live Music
Kid & Nic at Crown Valley Commercial Park - 6 to 8 p.m., Laguna Niguel ($FREE)
Flattop Tom at Salt Lake Park - 7 to 9 p.m., Huntington Park ($FREE)
Jumpin' Joz at the Commons Shopping Center - 5 to 8 p.m., Calabasas ($FREE)
Pete Jacobs Wartime Radio Revue at Gallup Park - 11 a.m., Laguna Hills ($FREE)
Reno Jones at Pete's Sunset Grille at the Hyatt - 5:30 to 9 p.m., Huntington Beach ($FREE)
Crown City Bombers at Long Beach Car Show - 3 p.m., Long Beach ($10)
Doc Anello at Disneyland - 7 to 11 p.m., Anaheim ($$$$)
Swing of Things at the Sky Room - 8 p.m., call to confirm (562) 983-2703, Long Beach ($FREE)
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Hootenanny at Oak Canyon Ranch - 4:30 to 5 p.m., Irvine ($29)
Recorded Music
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***SUNDAY JULY 5, 2009***
Live Music
Ian Whitcom at Cicaca Club - 8:30 to to 11 p.m., Los Angeles ($FREE)
Barbara Morrison at the Levitt Pavilion - 7 p.m., Pasadena ($FREE)
Ginger & The Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra at Central Park - 5 p.m., Huntington Beach ($FREE)
Sugah Daddy at Tia Juana's - 6 p.m., Irvine ($5)
Recorded Music
Third Street Swingers - 6 to 9 p.m., Santa Monica ($FREE)


Collegiate Shag Contest - John Reynolds @ Joe's Monday 7/6
Author: Gong-Oh :: Posted: Thu 07/02/09 3:48 pm
We are hosting an amateur Collegiate Shag contest this Monday, July 6th, at Joe's, with finals to live music, trophies and prizes donated by San Francisco Bal Fest, A Runner's Circle. There is room for only 10 couples; to preregister and save one spot in the contest, email LABalboaNight[at]gmail[dot]com

Live Hot Jazz with the fantastic John Reynolds and the Hollywood Hotshots (special treat)! Please, don't forget that the band gets paid only through your donations!

21+
2 Drink minimum, OR $6 cover

Details about contest and schedule are after the cheers.
Cheers,

Lorenzo
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Happy Feet Mondays with John Reynolds
Monday, July 6th, 8:15pm
Joe's Great American Bar and Grill
4311 W. Magnolia Blvd., BURBANK, CA, 818-729-0805

8:30pm Intermediate Shag Lesson with Sailor Mike Mizgalski
9:00pm John Reynolds and the Hollywood Hotshots (playing 3 sets till midnight)
9:45pm Contest preliminaries
10:30pm Contest Finals

Judges: - Ben and Sheri Yau, Sailor Mike Mizgalski, Tip West, Tise Chao

Contest DJ: Lorenzo Rossi


Finalist will earn points valid for the 1st L.A. Fast Feet Cup!

No cover charge
FREE parking * Full Bar * Food till 10pm * FREE Wi-Fi
$5 lesson
$10 contest entry fee
2 drinks minimum, OR $6 cover
donations to the band strongly recommended
21 and over


West Coast Swing - Free Event on the Music Center Plaza
Author: alliedlive :: Posted: Thu 07/02/09 2:31 pm
Dance Downtown – West Coast Swing, Music Center Plaza

WHAT: Dance Downtown

WHERE: Music Center Plaza, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: Friday, July 10, 6:30pm to 10pm

Put on your dancing shoes and keep swing alive! Get your Jitterbug on and give West Coast Swing a try with free beginner dance lessons and live music under the stars. No need to bring a partner.

ADMISSION: FREE, donations welcomed. First come, first served.
Complimentary beginner dance lessons at 6:30pm and throughout the evening. Dance Floor Provided.

Upcoming:
Jul 24 New York Hustle/Disco Night
Aug 7 Merengue & Salsa
Aug 21 Argentine Tango
Sep 18 Brazilian Samba


Information is subject to change. In case of rain, events will be cancelled.
The Music Center is located in downtown Los Angeles on Grand Avenue between First and Temple Streets. Parking is available in the Music Center garage for $8 (on weekends). For public transportation (MTA bus/Metro Red Line), call 1-800-Commute or visit www.mta.net.
For more information please call: 213-972-3660, or visit http://www.musiccenter.org//events/aa_dancedowntown.html


ROCKHARBOR Swings in Costa Mesa, CA TONIGHT! BIG Party!
Author: rockharborswings :: Posted: Thu 07/02/09 2:10 pm
Join us as we blast into summer with special guest DJ and remix artist Jesse Mergenthaler and special guest instructors Sky Roseth and Krystina Torres! The theme is Hawaiian PUNCH, so come be ready to boogie to some of the best swing/electro/hip-hop combos EVAH. We also have some good eats in store for you plus games and prizes that will knock your socks off. You won't want to miss this! And best of all: it's FREE!

TONIGHT, JULY 2ND!!!

Who: ROCKHARBOR Church
What: Swing Dance, Dance, Social Gathering, Whatever! Smile
When: 7:15-7:45pm FREE Basics Lesson, 7:45-10:00 pm FREE Dance!
Where: 3080 Airway Drive (THE HANGAR) in Costa Mesa, CA
How: Everyone is welcome! Just show up!

I hope to see you all there!

Alan Irons
RH Swings Head Coordinator


07-18 AERIALS WORKSHOP
Author: rusty :: Posted: Thu 07/02/09 1:27 pm
http://rustyfrank.com/workshops/09-07-18-Aerials.asp
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