Tonight - Feb. 26 - 2012 - the famous Cuidado band - a terrific Tango orchestra - will play at the Milonga of Connexion.

Where - Squirrel Hill's Wightman Community Center - 5604 Solway St - Pittsburgh, Pa 15217
Squirrel Hill (5 minutes from Forbes and Murray) intersection.

When - Sunday night - February 26 - 2012 - the band starts playing at 8 pm.  The lesson for the beginners - 7 pm.

How much - Only $15.00 - the entry fee - includes a free lesson at 7 pm - plus great Tango music provided by a terrific live band from 8 pm till 11 pm and free refreshments.

     If you want any more details - go to their website - www.pghtango.com.

    Chewy and Julia - are accomplished Pittsburgh's Argentine Tango teachers/performers/musicians - they will teach a beginner's lesson at 7 pm since they are hosting this successful, weekly Sunday night event.
    Don't forget to click here a week from today - as every week! Have a good week - everybody!

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Tango Mondays at Pittsburgh Dance Center - Bloomfield

      Every Monday - from 8pm till 11 pm - the Pittsburgh Dance Center - Bloomfield - 4765 Liberty Ave - Pittsburgh, Pa 15224 - has a sensationally entertaining, relaxing Tango Event - where all styles of Tango are welcomed and guest DJ's play excellent Tangos. If you want to DJ - ask the studio to put your name on the list.
     The website - www.pittsburghdancecenter.com - gives you more details about the varieties of other nights' dances - since the lovely owner of the studio - Holly Kirby - wants Pittsburgh to dance every night! The phone number - 412-681-0111. The E-mail - pittsburghdancecenter@gmail.com
      For the Monday Tango night - a suggested donation is $3.00.  The instructions are free and bring your ipod if you have a special request.
      On the last Monday of the month - Holly Kirby hosts a special Milonga.  Stay tuned for more details!!! 
       Special notice -  Pittsburgh Dance Center - unfortunately - closed. If you are interested in dancing Tango in Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 - google Tango in Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217.



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Holly Kirby - a Beautiful Dance Teacher Opens a Cool, New Dance Center!

            Pittsburgh has a new dance center - a beautifully rehabbed, large ballroom - Pittsburgh Dance Center in Bloomfield - 4765 Liberty Ave - Pittsburgh, Pa 15224.
         In a nutshell - Holly Kirby - herself an accomplished Salsa dancer and teacher - arranged for every night - a different kind of dancing with the professional instructions pre-ceding the dance.  The dance teachers in the studio - are all top notch. I - myself - love Argentine Tango, Swing and Ballroom variety - so I have a choice of three great nights in Holly's studio.
       The dances sessions which include the instructions are reasonably priced and you get some delicious, healthy snacks all included in an entrance fee - which is no more than $10.00 - most nights - unless there are some other events scheduled.
       Last  Friday's - Dec. 23 - 2011 - Lindy Hop (variation of Swing) dance was well attended and well organized with the instructor - enthusiastic if not overly knowledgeable - offering super good lesson with the new dance moves - to either - either for the beginning dancers or the more advanced ones - like yours truly.
    
      Important update: Holly Kirby's Dance Studio closed - but if you google "ballroom dancing in Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217" you will get an info re: the good ballroom dance events in Pittsburgh's - nice part - Squirrel Hill - that take place in Wightman Community Center which has a super good, large - dance floor. 

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Meredith Mileti - promotes her first, charming/sensational "foodie" novel.

           On Sat. Dec. 3 - 2011 - at the main branch of Carnegie Library - in Pittsburgh, Pa - by the University of Pittsburgh - Pitt's - Campus - Ms. Meredith Mileti - gave out her healthy and tasty little cookies - as she gave an animated, humorous lecture about her new "foodie" novel  - titled "Aftertaste: A Novel in Five Courses" - published in Sept. 2010 - available in Barnes and Noble Bookstores.
          All the "foodies" and "non-foodies" who like to read a good story - should click immediately on the following website - verbatim - http://meredithmileti.com  where you will find all the interesting "tidbits" - literally and in general.
        Ms. Mileti - talked animatedly and not too long about her novel which sounds intriguing and fun. Her presentation was short enough - so she did not to bore the listeners but long enough - so people participating in her presentation - were enticed to buy her book - very nicely designed by her publisher. 
       Quite a few people present - purchased her book which is great - since nowadays - the first-time author - has to vigorously promote their first work - which means - at times - a lot of hard, grueling labor.
      Ms. Mileti promotional presentation was a lot of fun - so now - go and purchase her book for a "foodie" on your holiday gift list.

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Community and Recreation Center - Boyce mayview Park Center - hosted a dynamite Tea Dance Event for the Seniors and everybody else.

         Last Saturday Nov. 5 - 2011 - Pittsburgh's chapter of USA Dance - Ballroom Dancers Association - in cooperation with the Upper Saint Clair Community and Recreation Center - 1551 Mayview Rd - Upper Saint Clair, Pa 15241 - Phone 412-221-1099 - which features a super nice, big ballroom - hosted a totally fabulous Tea Dancing Event - for seniors and other dancers.
      The big sound system with the DJ Jiving Johnny - enjoying himself as a skillful Master of Ceremony - played a lot of Tangoes, Waltzes, Swings and some Hustle and Polka - for those wanting a more strenuous work out.  Long story short - the event went very well, and tons of special thanks go to the Ladies Volunteers who provided the dancers with - most exquisite (delicious) tea sandwiches and tiny, mouthwatering pastries accented by fresh fruits - accompanied by magnificently presented coffee, tea and punch.
     The Art and Style Dance studio located in the Pittsburgh's, Pa - picturesque - suburb - you can google them since they recently moved to a new location - performed an impressive showcase of some hot Latin performances by the studio's outstanding youthful talents.
     Everybody had loads of fun at this super event which started promptly at 2 pm and ended at 5:30 pm.  Ballroom dancing/social dancing is the most terrific way to socialize, exercise and have an easy, good time with all kinds of people.

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Shannon Cain - delivers a super dynamite lecture at the Main Carnegie Library - Oakland - Pittsburgh, Pa 15213 - branch!

         On Thurs. Oct 6 - 2011 - Ms Shannon Cain delivered a vibrant session/lecture - which she illustrated with some sunny slides of her native town of Tucson, Arizona.  Ms Cain's commentary had a lot of humor in it - skillfully blended into her lively speech - which sparkled with some humorous, honest observations re: the impulsive but fun actions - which are costly to us, humans - in terms of being criticized and ridiculed. 
      Her lecture at the main library branch of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - University of Pittsburgh's (Pitt's) Oakland campus - was introduced by - way - too many Library and University of Pittsburgh' officials and faculty.  The Main Library deputy director's introduction would be quite sufficient. 

      The University of Pittsburgh's Poetry Department' faculty rep's intro could easily be skipped - thus giving a bit more time to Ms. Cain - whose public speaking skills are considerable - as well as her ability to engage the public.
     Over all - it was an excellent event - nothing was forced or boring about it.  The public attending Ms. Cain's presentation  learned a lot about the city of Tucson's city council and about Ms. Cain's future literary projects.

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The Jazz Quarter of Joe Negri - Pittsburgh's Accoustic Guitar - superstar - sounds great at Pitt's Campus.

     Joe Negri has some awesome musicians performing with his Jazz Quartet - which showcased some jazz classics on a beautiful, Fall afternoon - on Sun. Sept 25 - 2011.
    Paul Williams did some excellent jazz moves on a huge base - while Max Leake piano/keyboard mastery - definitely stands out.
    The youthful drums player did a good job - to keep up with his experienced band mates - but of course - Joe Negri does a lot of fabulous moves on his acoustic guitar.
    The quartet did a short tribute to the legendary Django Reinhart - the piece was a tad long - they could pick a more effervescent short from Django's varied repertoire.
    The guest soloist - Jay Ashby - played a spectacular Brazilian Bossa Nova tune on his trumpet which was the only number he performed before "his son's baseball game".
     Maureen Budway - a well-known, local vocalist - belted out a lot of excellent tunes in her low, controlled alto.  She especially well demonstrated her scooting ability in a melodic standard called "Lullabies of the Leaves".
    The two sound technicians who needed to be recognized by the band leader - did an outstanding job - which could be hard and tricky.  The jazz sounds penetrated the open park area very well without being too loud.
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