From: Swing Buffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>

Date: August 15, 2008 12:49:10 AM EDT

To: SwingBuffalo <swingbuffalo@gmail.com>

Subject: SwingBuffalo

The Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, & Blues Dance Mailing List of Swing Buffalo (for Buffalo and the surrounding area)...

This is the week for live swing music. If there was ever a time to get out and dance, it's this week! Catch Keb'Mo' tomorrow at the Harbor. The Hamlin House Dance and Jackie's Summer Dance are on Sunday starting off a very busy week! Lindy Fix is on Monday. Dance to Sugar and Jazz on Tuesday. Mary Seaton with Jim Tudini is on Wednesday with a performance by Queen City Swing! Woo-Hoo!!! The Pyramid Band is playing on Thursday. Friday, there's Babík and the Alex René Band both playing! Babík is then playing at the Elmwood Art Festival on Sunday where they will have a REAL DANCE FLOOR! Lots going on in other nearby cities as well, so check out the rest of the email!

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Buffalo Area Events

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Robert Cray Band with KebMo *TOMORROW*

Erie Canal Harbor

7:00 - 11:00 Saturday August 16th 2008

Don't know what time this starts

Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor - This two-day concert event makes its triumphant return this year on Friday, August 15 th and Saturday, August 16th. Newfoundland Celtic rockers Great Big Sea will kick off the weekend event on Friday with special guest Mason Jennings. The Robert Cray Band will headline the Saturday concert and blues singer-songwriter Keb‚ÄôMo‚Äôwill kick off the evening‚Äôs performance. Tickets for Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor are on sale now for $10.00 each day and $15.00 each day of show. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, including www.ticketmaster.com. To charge by phone call 716-852-5000. Looking to avoid the service charge? A limited number of tickets are available at each Thursday at the Square ticket tent. You can also purchase tickets at the Buffalo Place offices, 671 Main Street, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Next Generation Swing with Chuck Chazz *THIS WEEKEND*

Hamlin House, 432 Franklin Street, Buffalo

7:45 - 10:30 Sunday August 17th 2008

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Jackie's Summer Dance with Toots Dintino *THIS WEEKEND*

Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Rd.

8:00 - 11:00 Sunday August 17th 2008

Jackie‚Äôs Summer Dance at the Hearthstone Manor at 333 Dick Road, with a free lesson at 7PM and Music by Toots Dintino from 8-11PM $8.00

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Rob)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday August 18th 2008

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30

This is the one and only lindy event in Buffalo and it's located just off Buffalo's famous Elmwood strip. Buffalo is finally on its way to establishing a lindy scene. For those of you who don't know, Lindy Hop is a form of swing dancing that came about in the late 20s and early 30s. It went through a resurgence in the mid to late 90s and is going strong across the US and dozens of other coutries. Swing dances featuring lindy are a very social event. Everyone dances with everyone, though it's not typicslly a dating venue. Swing is a lifestyle based on the pure joy of dance: focussed on fun. So bring your spirits and prepare to smile! Beginners are not only wanted, they are required! We need you to make this happen!

DJ'd swing music will feature Big Band, classic swing like the Rat Pack & Ella, Blues, & other popular contemporary swing music.

Lesson taught by Rob & Alaina.

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Sugar and Jazz Orchestra

Brighton Arena, 251 Brompton Road, T. Tonawanda

7:30 - 9:00 Tuesday August 19th 2008

http://sugarandjazz.org/

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Mary Seaton Room Dance with the Jim Tudini Band featuring the Pink Panther routine performed by Queen City Swing

Mary Seaton Room, Kleinhan's Music Hall, 1 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY

6:30 - 10:30 Wednesday August 20th 2008

http://www.jtudini.com

Free Dance lesson 6:30-7:30

$15

bpo.org

716-885-5000

Queen City Swing will perform their Pink Panther routine during one of the band breaks.

The Jim Tudini Band will be at the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans for the final big dance of the Spring Season. Corky will be giving a lesson from 6:30 to 7:30PM and music begins at 7:30PM. Free parking . Admission $15.00 If you have missed the previous dances, you should make an effort to get to this one. A nice chance to dress up a bit and dance on a beautiful wooden dance floor and enjoy the excellent acoustics. Gather a group of ten or more dance friends and you can qualify for a group price of $12.00 by calling the Box office at 885-5000. You need to arrange to pay in advance for the group pricing.

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Pyramid Band

Brighton Arena, 251 Brompton Road, Town of Tonawanda

7:30 - 9:30 Thursday August 21st 2008

http://www.ttypr.com/town-events-miscellaneous/band-concerts/

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Babik

Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society, Nottingham Terrace, Buffalo, New York

5:00 - 8:00 Friday August 22nd 2008

http://www.myspace.com/babikjazz

Good potential for dancing!

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Alex René Big Band

Falconer Park, Youngstown, NY

7:00 - 9:00 Friday August 22nd 2008

Open air park concert.

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Babík at the Elmwood Art Festival

Dance Tent, Elmwood Ave. near West Ferry St., Buffalo, NY

2:00 - 3:00 Sunday August 24th 2008

The Dance Tent is next to the Unitarian Universalist Church, near West Ferry. The Festival runs between West Ferry and Lafayette.

There will be a real dance floor!!!

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Lindy Fix (DJ: Sam)

Shakti Yoga, 220 Lexington Ave., Buffalo

8:00 - 10:00 Monday August 25th 2008

Beginner Jitterbug Lesson 8-8:30

DJ'd swing music will feature Big Band, classic swing like the Rat Pack & Ella, Blues, & other popular contemporary swing music.

Lesson taught by Rob & Alaina.

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Jim Tudini Band

One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY

12:00 - 1:00 Wednesday August 27th 2008

http://www.jtudini.com

39th Annual M&T Bank Plaza Event Series: The 39th Annual M&T Bank Plaza Event Series will take place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at One M&T Plaza in Downtown Buffalo. This year, the series will take place through August 29th. Featured acts will include:

Wednesday, August 27th - Jim Tudini Big Band

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Rochester Events

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Clarissa Street Reunion *TOMORROW*

Clarissa St., Rochester, NY

12:00 - 11:00 Saturday August 16th 2008

The Groove Juice Special has been canceled this month in lieu of the Clarissa Street Reunion. The festival is happening on Clarissa St. in the Corn Hill district. The parade starts at 11am and music starts at 12pm. There are three stages - Gospel, Blues and R&B, and Jazz. I have the schedule for the Jazz and Blues stage and the acts are as follows. I will put a star next to my recommendations. The cost is FREE.

Jazz Stage:

1-2:15pm Footnote

2:45pm-4pm Gap Mangione (small band)

4:30-5:45pm Nate Rawls Big Band \"Featuring Lady D\"

6:15-7:30pm Sonny Miles & Smilles

8-9:15pm Janet Beamen and Te-naj*

9:45-11pm Nancy Kelly and Bob Sneider Trio

Blues Stage:

12-12:45pm Darnell Pope

1:15-2pm G.T. XPress

2:30-3:15pm Todd East

3:45-4:30 Blood Line & Band

5-5:45pm John Cole Blues Band*

6:15-7pm Debbie Kendrick Blues Band*

7:30-8:15pm Joe Beard & Band*

8:45-9:30pm Steve Grills & The Roadmasters*

10-11pm Joe Likely & The Midnight Blues Band*

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Big Apple Mondays

Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State Street (State and Lyell), Rochester

8:30 - 11:00 Monday August 18th 2008

http://www.flatironcafe.net

Live music & dancing.

Great atmosphere -- it's a coffee shop with a nice wood floor, and

they have snacks and paninis, as well as wine and beer if that's

your thing.

Beginning lesson @ 8:30 p.m.

Dancing from 9-11 p.m.

Now FREE!

anna.reguero@gmail.com

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Partner Charleston (Class) with Jerone Gagliano and Jojo Jackson

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street , Rochester, NY

7:30 - 9:30 Tuesday August 19th 2008

http://groovejuiceswing.com

Partnered Charleston - taught by Jerone Gagliano and Jojo Jackson (Ithaca). Can't ever have enough of this in your pocket!

Each class is $15 and runs 7:30-9:30pm, at the Tango Cafe. No pre-registration or partner necessary. Just show up with your thinking caps on!

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday August 20th 2008

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Boilermaker Jazz Band

Terrace Garden, George Eastman House, 900 East Ave., Rochester, NY

6:30 - 8:30 Thursday August 21st 2008

http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=22353462375

"Dancing, Dino, Abbots, Boilermakers, awesome!"

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Rochester Swing-In

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. (corner of Winton Rd.), Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Thursday August 21st 2008

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Big Apple Mondays

Flat Iron Cafe, 561 State Street (State and Lyell), Rochester

8:30 - 11:00 Monday August 25th 2008

http://www.flatironcafe.net

Live music & dancing.

Great atmosphere -- it's a coffee shop with a nice wood floor, and

they have snacks and paninis, as well as wine and beer if that's

your thing.

Beginning lesson @ 8:30 p.m.

Dancing from 9-11 p.m.

Now FREE!

anna.reguero@gmail.com

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Lindy Jam

Tango Cafe Ballroom, 389 Gregory Street, Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Wednesday August 27th 2008

http://www.lindyjam.com/

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Rochester Swing-In

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. (corner of Winton Rd.), Rochester

8:30 - 10:30 Thursday August 28th 2008

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Solomon Douglas Lindy and Blues Weekend

Rochester, NY

Friday September 26th 2008 to

http://www.LindyJam.com

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Steven & Virginie Workshop Weekend

Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center, 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY

Friday November 7th 2008 to

http://www.groovejuiceswing.com/steven-virginie/

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Other Nearby Events

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Hollydaze at the 3rd Annual Buddy Vilardo Memorial Car Show *TOMORROW*

Hyde Park Blvd and Rt. 62, Niagara Falls, NY

12:00 - 4:00 Saturday August 16th 2008

The 3rd Annual Buddy Vilardo Memorial Car Show at Hyde Park Blvd and Rt. 62 in Niagara Falls , NY 12PM to 4PM 3 sets of music by Hollydaze. Bring outdoor dancing shoes and a lawn chair.

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Easy Street Big Band: Sunday on the Steps at the NACC Concert Series *THIS WEEKEND*

Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY

6:00 - 8:00 Sunday August 17th 2008

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Albany Chill Exchange

Albany, NY

Friday September 5th 2008 to

http://www.albanychill.com/?q=node/5

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Bal Jam

Philadelphia, PA

Friday September 5th 2008 to Sunday September 7th 2008

http://baljam.com/

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Midori & Chad Workshop

Toronto, ON

Friday September 19th 2008 to Sunday September 21st 2008

Midori & Chad of New York City are giving a Lindy Hop, Peabody and Charleston Weekend in Toronto, Ontario, September 19-20-21!!!

Come to this weekend because Midori & Chad are two of the best and most enjoyable teachers you will ever take a workshop from!

Classes in Lindy Hop, Peabody and Charleston. Classes held Friday evening, Saturday daytime, Sunday daytime. Possibly also one or two further special topic classes.

Friday and Saturday Night Swing Dance Parties featuring a great swing band on the Saturday Night.

Midori & Chad specialize in dances of the Jazz Age, 1920s, and Swing Era, and are known for their research, excellent teaching, great attitude, and their performances.

Among Midori & Chad's championship credits is winning first place in the Fast Dance Division of the American Lindy Hop Championships in 2004. They have also been invited teachers at major swing dance events such as the American Lindy Hop Championships and the Big, Big Event in Washington DC, and have danced on national U.S. television programs.

Full details tba at swingtoronto.com

Billeting available for our out of town participants.

Swing Toronto

swingtoronto.com

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Cat's Corner Tenth Anniversary

Cat's Corner, Montreal

Friday October 3rd 2008 to Sunday October 5th 2008

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Canadian Balboa Championships

Quebec, QC, Canada

Friday October 3rd 2008 to

http://CanadianBalboaChampionships.com

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Skye & Frida Workshop

New York, NY

Saturday October 4th 2008 to Sunday October 5th 2008

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National Events

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Wicked Lindy Weekend *TODAY*

Danvers, MA

Friday August 15th 2008 to

http://www.wickedlindy.com/

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International Lindy Hop Championships

Friday August 22nd 2008 to Sunday August 24th 2008

http://www.ilhc.com/

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Swing Out New Hampshire

Camp Wicosuta, Hebron, NH

Wednesday August 27th 2008 to Monday September 1st 2008

http://www.swingoutnh.com

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Eastern Balboa Championships

Raleigh, NC

Friday October 31st 2008 to Sunday November 2nd 2008

http://ibalboa.com

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