The JCC - Squirrel Hill - Pittsburgh, Pa 15217 - Presents an Evening with Oscar Levant.

        The musician Oscar Levant - played "himself" in several Gershwin tributes' movies and he had a way to "own" the screen by not only not allowing himself to be "swallowed" by the glow of genius - George Gershwin - on the contrary - Mr. Levant - basked in their glory and managed to shine magnificently - himself.  Not every super talent - can do it.
     On Thurs. May 24 - 2012 - Mr. Chuck Muckle - Oscar Levant talented impersonator - will host an evening with Oscar Levant from 5:30 pm till 8 pm. This is just a "shoutout" of the coming event - on Fri - May 25 - 2012. It should be a lot of fun!
     You will pay only $15.00 if you are lucky enough to be a senior over 60 years old.  The price of the ticket - includes a delicious dinner. What a deal! Stop at JCC - Squirrel Hill's front desk to get your tickets.  Do it by Wends. May 16 - 2012 - the tickets are going fast!

     See you at the Oscar Levant Tribute!
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Leslie Ferrari - has a Dynamite Fun, Fun, Fun - Single Dances in West View VFW - Super Spacious Facility - Suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa.

      
          Listen up all the single dancers of all ages - a lovely Single Dances Coordinator - Leslie Ferrari - has been organizing a super terrific, fun, enjoyable Singles' Dances for quite a while.
A hilly Westview - is a nice suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa.  
        However - it's worth noting that quite a few friendly couples also attend her dances. The only caveat is that the gentlemen part of the couple will feel secure - and dances some dances with the single ladies - but he is - definitely - not looking to "upgrade" his partner for a "new model". If that is what you intend - some of you - gentlemen - our advice is - do it smarter than in front of your current partner - or your actions will come to "bite you" on your respective "behinds". Usually - the results of your "strategy" come to bite you on your "behind" - sooner than later.
        Not to get too "sidetracked" from Leslie Ferrari's event - evidently the cool couples who attend Leslie's dances - are not apprehensive of any respective "breakages" of their "coupleships" - which might come as a result of their respective partners dancing a bit with other people. They are secure in their unions.
       Leslie engages cool D. J's - with a super good sound system. When I was there - there was an excellent, customary cha-cha lesson with the instructors from the local ballroom studio. It was tons of fun.
       You will also get some snacks.  All this entertainment is reasonably priced.
       See you at Leslie's Singles Dance - soon!
       Keep Dancing - for the flow of positive energies into your lives!!!

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A Quick Review of Feb. 26-2012 - "Night in Buenos Aires" Tango Event presented by Tango Connection Production at Wightman Community Center - Pittsburgh, Pa - Squirrel Hill.

       I promised you a review of last week's Tango Connection Production - called "A Night in Buenos Aires" held at the Wightman Community Center - Pittsburgh, Pa 15217 - Squirrel Hill location - which took place on Sun Feb 26-2012.
    In a nutshell - the event was terrific. The Tango band - called "Cuidado"'s musicians -played a lot of dynamite Tangos and Milongas - their repertoire.
    The band's guest vocalist - Josephine Scaglione - performed some famous Tangos that evening and Ms. Scaglione's well trained for "chanson" genre - alto voice - does a nice job for the Tango songs.
    The minor comment regarding Ms. Scaglione's performing a single vocal tone for the famous Astor Piazzola's classic - "Onda Nueva" - would be that some lyrics would be in order - so she could use her specialty - chanson.  Utilizing only one vocal tone without lyrics - would require totally different vocal training from the one which Ms. Scaglione - presently - commands.
      

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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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