Recent Argentine Tango Events in Kentucky.................

February 10, 2008

LexTango 2nd Sunday Milonga at Victorian Square
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

First 1.5 hours: Traditional Argentine Tango music. Second 1.5 hours: Nuevo and Alternative music as well as Traditional music.
DeSha's Restaurant and Bar will be open during the Milonga and afterwards until 10 p.m. Brooklyn Pizza Sports Bar & Grille will also be open, till 11:00 p.m

It's been exactly 24 hours since our last Milonga! Brooklyn Pizza was giving away free drinks for Tango Dancers....soft drinks, that is. The Intermediate class walked over from Artsplace. Cherie brought down a group of young people from Louisville. Valentine decor by Rita!!

Natasha's Cafe
112 Esplanade, Lexington, KY 40507

Traditional Music
Everybody's welcome! No cover; but management appreciates it when we eat and drink. This Milonga is part of LexArts Arts Showcase Weekend.

It's a busy weekend for dancers! Judy flew in at the last moment, literally. We had about 45 spectators throughout the afternoon due to publicity for Arts Showcase Weekend, and about 26 dancers. Jim Clark from the Arts Council, LexArts, even popped in. Several couples were off to the USA Dance at Oleika later in the evening; others were performing. The rest of us are resting up for tomorrow's milonga at Victorian Square.

Al's Bar January 31, 2008

January 31, 2008

PDT at Al's Bar (Public Display of Tango)
6:30 to 8:30 or whenever the band kicks us out.

Not exactly a Milonga, but not just accidental Tango either. We clear away the tables and dance.

Another great night at Al's! The sweet potato fries are not to be missed. The Big Maracas played later on, and the die-hards were rewarded with a tango or two performed live by the band!
See playlist for our last PDT (January 31) here.

January 13, 2008

LexTango 2nd Sunday Milonga at Victorian Square
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Traditional Argentine Tango music, Nuevo and Alternative music.
DeSha's Restaurant and Bar will be open during the Milonga and afterwards until 10 p.m. Brooklyn Pizza Sports Bar & Grille will also be open, till 11:00 p.m.

Bonus! The Herald-Leader sent a photographer on assignment and she stayed for almost the entire Milonga. Mike even took her out for a spin. We had several table of observers due to a nice sidebar in Friday's Weekender. We're hoping for a full article in February.

December 31, 2007
PDT at Al's Bar

Not quite a Milonga, but not just accidental Tango. We clear the tables away and dance. Music is both traditional and nuevo/alternative. There are no tandas; the music plays straight through. Inexpensive bar food is available. Parking is available behind the bar and on the street. This is a "transitional neighborhood" and you might not feel comfortable walking alone. Usually, we pretty much have the place to ourselves, except for some guys playing pool

From uptown to downtown. What better way to finish the year than with a somewhat impromtu "Public Display of Tango" before the Big Maracas arrived to play at Al's Bar at 6th and Limestone? Surreal. They want us back!!

Location: Migdalia's Restaurant and Bar Ballroom (2nd floor)
500 West Main Street, Paris, KY 40361

7:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. (or later!)
Dress to Impress! No Cover. There will be table service. Migdalia's Restaurant

Wow! It certainly won't be the last. As one dancer put it, "As far as milongas go, on a scale of one to ten, this is a twelve!" We had 31 dancers (including a large contingent from Cinci and our special guest, Richard from San Francisco!) plus a number of observers. A very romantic setting, we all agreed! Plus the food was outstanding! Thanks to Joel for taking such good care of us.

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December 9, 2007
LexTango 2nd Sunday Milonga
Location: Victorian Square in the Atrium.
401 West Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Come to dance or just to observe. Everybody's welcome!

Traditional with some Nuevo and Alternative music.
Free Parking in the parking garage connected by pedway. The entrance to the garage is on Short Street.

DeSha's Restaurant and Bar will be open during the Milonga and afterwards until 10 p.m. Brooklyn Pizza Sports Bar & Grille will also be open, till 11:00 p.m.

We'd kind of like the Christmas trees to stay up all year round, they make everything so festive! Thanks Ron and Judy and Rita and Jay, and Kelly, for setting up this month.

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