ANN: SF Bay Area-Ashkenaz swing dance-Fri 3/7/2003

Date: 5 Mar 2003 10:30:31 -0800
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This Friday, March 7, join Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums (featuring
Miss Carmen Gettit), The Johnny Nocturne Band (featuring Mz. Dee), and
The Mood Swing Orchestra for a swinging fundraiser dance at Ashkenaz.
Ashkenaz, a nonprofit music and dance center in Berkeley, California,
depends on grants and gifts as well as income from dances and classes
to stay open. For over 30 years, Ashkenaz has been committed to
supporting live music music from many different genres even if it
doesn't bring in a lot of money.
With the faltering economy, income from grants and club attendance has
been down. To raise money, Ashkenaz is sponsoring an Ashkenaz Music
and Dance Festival month, with many great shows that represent the
diversity of bands and music, from all over the world, that play on a
regular basis at Ashkenaz.
This Friday, Nick Lawrence and Shanna Paulazzo teach a beginning East
Coast Swing lesson at 8 pm, followed by general dancing at 9 pm, with
live music by the featured bands. The bands play a variety of tempos
suitable for ECS, Lindy, and WCS dancing. All ages are welcome.
Admission is $15 (of course they will gladly accept additional
donations - large or small). Food and drinks are available for an
additional charge.
LOCATION: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA (at the
intersection of San Pablo and Gilman).
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Take I-80 to Berkeley. In Berkeley, take the
Gilman Street exit and proceed east on Gilman approximately one mile
to San Pablo Avenue. Parking is available along San Pablo Avenue and
(after 9 pm) in the REI/Walgreens lot across the street from Ashkenaz.
COMING TO ASHKENAZ:
* Friday, March 7 - Swing to Benefit Ashkenaz with Steve Lucky and the
Rhumba Bums, The Johnny Nocturne Band with Mz Dee, and the Mood Swing
Orchestra
* Wednesday, March 12 - The Steve Lucky Quartet featuring Miss Carmen
Gettit (WCS)
For more information about swing dances and lessons at Ashkenaz, visit
Nick Lawrence's web site: http://www.SwingIsTheThing.com.
For a complete schedule of Ashkenaz events, including other types of
dancing, visit http://www.ashkenaz.com.
Standard disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with Ashkenaz or Nick
Lawrence. I am posting this announcement to help support one of the
few opportunities in the SF Bay Area to swing dance to live music. I
have been attending Nick's dances for many years and always enjoy
them.
Andy Bouman
San Francisco Bay Area