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Clave con Cache Salsa Dance Fundraiser April 2, 2005 @ the Polish association Hall featuring: Dj La Clave, Dj Jose Rodriguez and Dj Sugar Ruiz plus so much more. email: djlaclave@comcast.com

 

2nd Annual Hispanic Choice Awards

aturday April 9th, 2005

featuring in concert:

Tito Nieves & Charlie Cruz

Zellerbach Theater/ 37th & Walnut Sts

Reception time: 6:30pm (open bar)

Showtime: 7:30pm

info: (215) 457-2101 or www.phillyhyp.om


March05

Stardust Reunion Dance 03/12/05

 StarDust Ballroom Rt 73/ Haddonfield  Rd

Pennsauken NJ / DJ Jose Rodriguez /9pm  till 3am/ www.salsaflava.com

 

Salseros Int. Salsa Party Saturday  03/19/05

polish association hall/ DJ Sugar Ruiz /proper attire/ 9pm-2am / www.salseros-int.com

 

DANCERS ALERT ! - Mark your calendars-
 

On Saturday, March 26th, a live performance by the legendary Jimmy Bosch & Orchestra at the Conduit, Trenton NJ ! 

for more info check  www.conduitmusic.com  or (609)656-1199.


 

feb05 

The Painted Bride presents:

NYC Latin Jazz Quintet
Featuring Arturo O’Farrill, Andy Gonzalez and Mario Rivera

February 5, 7pm & 9pm
Tickets: $30 Members: $15

PAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER
230 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215.925.9914 ext 14
Fax: 215.925.7402
http://www.paintedbride.org/   
 
 
 
Yes, it's HAPPENING! Friday, February 18th, 7:30PM-2PM:  Cuban salsa fans--

It's the first LIVE HOT Cuban Salsa Extravaganza known as "Timba",  in beautiful, historic Philadelphia, PA:   Join Us at the new and posh World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street.  Featuring world class band, "La Timba Loca"  …And all the way from San Francisco--the fabulous  D. J. Walt Digz-- as our Special Guest WITH THE BEST OF TIMBA SALSA SOUNDS straight from Cuba....  Dance demonstrations by great rueda groups from Virginia, Boston, New York, P.A. and Washington DC; a fun "Despelote" contest (find out what that is!) Win a FREE timba CD! Join the 8:30PM casino salsa dance class. The night begins big with opening act, Philly's Latin Jazz band, "Ellas Y Amigos." Get your tickets now through worldcafelive.com. Tickets are $15 in advance (215-222-1400) and $18 at the door; and available at some local venues.  A great way to break your winter hybernation!!  Don't miss it!

 
 
 

  Jan05

 

  •  Salseros International  Salsa Social 01/08/05

Saturday January 8, 2005, 9:00 - 2:00 am with DJ "La Clave" & DJ "Sugar Ruiz" @ the Polish Home on Academy Road, Dress to impress, cash bar. Tickets $10.00 Info: 215- 535 4388

  • Gupo Fuego & Caliente   Fourth Annual Gala celebrating their 8th Year Anniversary.

The Portuguese Society Hermandade    190 W. Ashdale Street

7:00pm – 1:00am    

January 15th, 2005 – Saturday

Cost $15.00 including dinner and special dance performances.

BLACK & WHITE BALL

(Formal Attire is a must)

Over 500 people will be attending…  

2nd Annual Philadelphia All Stars Workshop

The 2nd Annual Philadelphia All-Stars Workshop is just around the corner. It will be held at La Luna on Saturday, January 29, 2005. Consisting of 17 dance workshops given by 14 of the best Philadelphia Salsa Instructors, this promises to be a great event!

We have added many new classes this year, including a Hip-Hop class, Jazz & Stretching for Salsa Dancing, Mambo on 2, Bachata/Merengue, Nite-Club Style Cha- Cha, Spin Technique, Body Movement, History of Salsa lecture and of course tons of Salsa classes.

Please support this event as our Philadelphia Instructors come together!
Check out the link below to our website for more details on how to register.

ALL DETAILS & REGISTRATION

La Luna Dance Studio
email: info@wildonsalsa.com
phone: 215 638-0418



 

 December 2004

  • TIMBA PARTY - the hottest NEW salsa music from Cuba

    NEVER BEFORE IN PHILADELPHIA

    free dance lesson
    (8:30pm-9:00pm)
    Friday, December 10th, 2004
    8:00pm – 2:00am
    Admission: $5.00
    Mokas Mediterranean Bar & Grill
    3505 Lancaster Avenue
    -one block north of 36th and Market Streets-
    INFO: 215.222.4410
    contact Denise at 215.718.9633 /
    lasabrosurisima@aol.com
      

  • Taller Puertorriqueño Gala

 

2004 marks 30 years in Taller Puertorriqueño's history.  Taller has  filled the need for cultural programming in a city increasingly impacted by the diversity of a multi-ethnic society. Taller is a venue for sampling some of the best local, regional and international Puerto Rican, Latino and Caribbean artists seen in Philadelphia. 

 

Join Taller at their

30th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Featuring Jimmy Bosch y Su Banda

Saturday, December 4, 2004

9:00 PM to 12:00 AM

The Pennsylvania Convention Center

12th & Arch Streets

$30 per ticket / Tickets can be purchased at Centro Musical

 

For more information call Taller Puertorriqueño at 215-426-3311


 

Check the Christian Salsa Events


October 2004

  • Friday, October 8th, 2004 Centro Pedro Claver 25th Anniversary Celebration 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Concilio Ballroom 705 N. Franklin St. (7th St. & Fairmount Ave.) Ismael Miranda. The purpose of the celebration is to both raise funds to continue building and revitalizing communities and recognize the many Puerto Rican/Latino men and women who have been part of “La Esquina”, 7th & Venango Streets.

  •  Friday, October 22, 2004 at the Walt Whitman Arts Center 2nd & Cooper Camden NJ
    DON ADOLFO AND HIS ORQUESTRA to perfrom sizzling hits off his hit CD "RITMO
    CALIENTE" This orquestra is a Big Band Latin Jazz group consisting of trumpets,
    sax, trombones, full rhythm section (bass, conga, drums, bongoes).
    7:30 doors - refreshments will be served, 8:00 show
    Admission : $10 /More Info: (856) 964-8300

     September 2004

Third annual Latin Grammy Awards recognizing the best in Latin recordings arts and sciences.  Awards are awarded in 41 categories from pop, rock, regional, jazz, classical, salsa, Merengue, and much more.  Sept. 3, 2003, from Miami, FA., and will be broadcast nationwide on CBS, 9 - 11 pm.  Philadelphia has a Latin Grammy chapter call 215 985 5411 for more information.

Philly:

  • September 3 – 19 Fringe Festival events all over the city, check the schedule www.pafringe.org

  • Friday, September 3, 2004, Latino Family Celebration at the Phillies, 7:05 p.m. Citizens Bank Park Pattison Ave. & 11th St. Teatro Callejero, Dominican Folkloric Dancers, Roaming Mariachi Group, Salsa, special food and music are all part of the Phillie's Second Annual Latino Family Celebration, against the New York Mets.  (215) 463-1000.

  • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2004, S.A.L.E.A. SPANISH AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION 4537 N. FRONT STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19120 215-455-3369 FAX: 215-455-1723 PRESENTS LATIN NIGHT 8PM TO 12AM AT THE F.O.P Lounge BROAD & SPRING GARDEN STREETS SALSA LESSONS (1ST HOUR) Cover Charge: FREE, FREE, FREE.... DID I MENTION IT'S FREE? Must be 21 and over.

  • September 11th & 12th, 2004, A Celebration of the Hispanic Cultural Heritage Festival Latino Americano 12 Noon to 9 PM each day Historic Gardner's Basin, 800 North New Hampshire Ave Atlantic City, New Jersey, $8 per day (Senior Citizens & Children Under 12 - $2) The hottest festival in Atlantic City and one of New Jersey’s outstanding cultural events, celebrate the rich Hispanic Cultural Heritage with live music, and Latino food. featuring: Zafra Negra, Andy Andy, Jenifer Pena, El Gran Combo

  • Sunday, September 12, 2004, 21st Annual Feria del Barrio 5th St. & Lehigh Ave. 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (free and open to the public) An annual community-wide all afternoon Musical, Dance and Art Extravaganza presenting local and guest artistic talent. This event is a collaboration of the Asociación de Músicos Latino Americanos (AMLA), ASPIRA of Pennsylvania, Congreso, HACE and Taller Puertorriqueño, Inc.

  • Sunday, September 12, Rock Lobster's last Latin night.  This outdoor club will close for the season.  Until next year.

  • La Luna, September 13 and 27. Doors open at 8:30pm, intermediate & beginner salsa lesson 9:00 pm, General dancing 10:00 pm-2:00 am, DJ Miguel Lebron $12 (unless otherwise posted), Dress is fashionable, please no jeans, BYOB, free parking, Huge hardwood floor.

    • LUNA NEGRA Dance Co (formerly known as Wild On Salsa Dance Co) under the direction of Sonya Elmore & Joe Figueroa seeking trained male and female dancers for regular paid Latin dance performances on weekdays and weekends. Requirements: 5'6'' and above, Ages 16-30, Excellent physical condition, Trained dancers or gymnasts only with 2-5 years experience (Salsa, Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern, or Ballroom), Performance experience preferred, Travel around greater Philadelphia and New Jersey, Commitment to rehearsals and classes at least 4 times a week
  • Sunday, September 14, Mexican Independence Day Festival, at Penn's Landing Philly.  12 - 7:30 p.m.  Highlighted by the symbolic and potent "Cry for Independence" ceremony.  This festival has the finest in Mexican stage entertainment, cuisine and crafts.  An impressive list of local dignitaries pays tribute to this lively culture.  Performing:  Trio CRISOL Compañia de Danza Regional de Puebla, Grupo Tenochtli, Juventud Azteca, Soledad Flores, Abraham Gutti, Mariachi Flores, Banda Rebelde, Sonido Dimension Latina and a surprise group from Salon La Frontera.  Contact: The Mexican Cultural Center 215-592-0410.

  • Friday, September 18, 2004, Inter-Denominational Concert  (Location to be announced) (free admission) The Inter-Denominational Service brings together Latinos of different faiths in one spiritual reunion. Filled with enthusiasm and inspirational spiritual leaders from numerous churches and religious groups help make this event well recognized and attended.

  • Wednesday, September 23, 2004, Regional Hispanic Job Fair, CONCILIO 705 N. Franklin Street, (free admission – fee for employer tables) The Job Fair is popular with regional employers who are looking to recruit or diversity their work force. Government agencies, corporations, small businesses and organizations offer employment information and recruitment to the Latino community. Applicants have access to private and public sector employers, such as the School District, Fire and Police Departments, F.B.I., local banks, hotels and restaurants, and many health and community service organizations.

  • Manny Oquendo and Libre in concert at Painted Bride, 231 Vine St, Phila Pa, September 25th, Show times 7pm and 9pm, 215- 925-9914

  • Saturday, September 25, 2004, Puerto Rican Festival VIP Reception, Annual Banquet, Dance Gala Saturday, Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel, 17th & Race Streets Center City Philadelphia, Let’s Dance! Banquet guests join in with Latino community residents to listen and dance to the rhythms of some of the most accomplished salsa, bolero and merengue performers. Only the best artists are hired to entertain the guests. This dance kicks off and sets the tone of the P.R. Day Parade the following morning.

  • Sunday, September 26, 2004, PUERTO RICAN PARADE, J.F.K. Parkway - Center City Philadelphia's Puerto Rican Day Parade is the "Crown Jewel" of the Puerto Rican Festival. It was one of the first ethnic parades televised in Philadelphia by WPVI-TV Channel 6 (ABC affiliate). Youth groups, community organizations, schools, corporate sponsors and many others across the tri-state area participate in making this parade a showcase of Puerto Rican and Latino culture.

  • Sunday, September 26, 2004, After Parade Festival, American + Lehigh Ave, Phila, PA, inter-national live entertainment - schedule to be posted when received.

  • Every Wednesday it's Latin Night at North by North-West, 7165 Germantown Ave + Mt Airy, Philadelphia, PA, restaurant, bar, nightclub 215 248 1000 - DJ Jose Rodriguez (8th floor fame)  free Mambo lesson with ISABEL, 9PM, INFO : 215 248 -1000 / 856 931 3651. www.nxnwphl.com .

  • Lyric's Thursday’s Latin Dance Party, free dance lessons 9 – 10 pm 215 533 5888

  • Cuba Libre Friday's and Saturday's.

  • Silvy's Latin Raggaeton weekends.

Delaware:

New Jersey:

Atlantic City:

  • September 11th & 12th, 2004, A Celebration of the Hispanic Cultural Heritage Festival Latino Americano 12 Noon to 9 PM each day Historic Gardner's Basin, 800 North New Hampshire Ave Atlantic City, New Jersey, $8 per day (Senior Citizens & Children Under 12 - $2) The hottest festival in Atlantic City and one of New Jersey’s outstanding cultural events, celebrate the rich Hispanic Cultural Heritage with live music, and Latino food. featuring: Zafra Negra, Andy Andy, Jenifer Pena, El Gran Combo

  • Saturday, September 18, Gloria Estefan at Trump Taj Majah

  • Delaretto's - Egg Harbor, NJ, Friday's and Saturday's.

Reading:

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August 2004

Philly:

  • Party/Concert of the Month, Sunday August 1, Annual Plaza Americana Festival, American + Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 12 pm to 8 pm, food, rides, live music with Elvis Crespo and more.

  • Caliente Concerts at Penn's Landing -  This new Latin Series features regional and local latin bands. Salsa and Merengue yourself down to the Great Plaza for hot latin sounds and lots of dancing. Chestnut Street and Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19106 Every Thursday Night in August 7:00 – 9:00 Free dance lessons with Groupo Fuego beginning at 6:00 PM.

    • August 5, DJ Jose Rodriguez, Edgar Joel + Orchestra

    • August 12 Los Bohemoio de la Bachata, Foto Rodriguez Charanga la Unica,

    • August 19 Carmelito y la Banda Tipica, Orquesta Del Barrio,

    • August 26 DJ Jose Rodriguez, Los Brothers Band,

    • info@pennslandingcorp.com Phone:  215 922 2FUN

  • La Esmeralda every Friday, Saturday, and some Sunday's - newly renovated, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, the NEW place to be.
  • Wednesday, August 18, 5:30pm, National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) Philadelphia Chapter presents "The Odessa Awards" Commemorating the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States granting the woman the right to vote.  Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Street, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Friday, August 27th, 2004, Conjunto 23, Mokas Restaurant 3505 Lancaster Ave, West Philadelphia, PA One block north of Market and 35th. 215 222-4410. 8:00 PM Free dance lessons, 9:00 PM till 1:00AM Dancing, $10, $7 for students,

  • RAGGAETON - Sat, August 28, Daddy Yankee @ Felton.
  • Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday's @ JALAPENO JOE’S Salsa, Merengue, Raggae, and Bachata, 4501 Castor Ave, Phila, PA, 215 288 8066.
  • Silvy's Latin Raggaeton weekends.

  • Sunday nights at Rock Lobster the best in live music Delaware Ave and the Ben Franklin Bridge (on the waterfront), Phila, PA, 215 627 ROCK (7625), free dance lesson 8 - 9 pm, live bands and DJ Cookie every Sunday, this outdoor venue is the place to be on those hot Sunday nights. 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/5, 9/12 – last Sunday of the year. 221 North Columbus Avenue www.rocklobsterclub.com

  • LA LUNA  Satm Aug 14 + 28, 8:00 pm-9:00 pm-2 dance lessons 9 - 3 am Salsa dancing to DJ Miguel Salsa prizes, BYOB www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com or www.WildOnSalsa.com 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 215 638 0418 fax 215 638-0419

    • Saturday, August 14, 2004, Muevete Dancers FUNDRAISER DJ La Clave + DJ Miguel Lebron, Performances by: Muevete Dancers, Merecumbe, Tiffany Quiñones, Mocion Latina, at La Luna Dance Studio, 4610 Bensalem, Bensalem, PA 19020, Free Parking, BYOB, Dress to Impress, Time:9-2 am info 215 768 2435, $12 admission

  • Salseros "Coqui" Ballroom, has closed it's doors.

  • LYRICS, Northeast Philly every Thursday - the place to go on a Thursday.

  • Thursday's @ Fiso Lounge two floors and a roof deck DJ Jose Rodriguez free dance class by Art In Motion from 9pm - 10pm. its free to get in, 15th and South Philadelphia, PA,9 pm - 2 am www.Fisolounge.biz Salsa Contests begin in August. Winners win 2 tickets to Miami Beach all inclusive.
  • Brasil's Nite Club has 90% Salsa on Friday's now, lesson with WildOnSalsa Sonya Saamova Elmore from 9 pm to 10 pm, DJ Jay Rockwell spins the music, $5 admission.  Every Wednesday and Friday, ladies free before 10 pm, free parking across from Ritz movie theatre, DJ Jay Rockwell

  • CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT, 2nd & Market, dance performances by WildOnSalsa Dance Co every Fri and Sat at 11:30 pm and 12:30 am, dancing till 2 am.
  • SALSA ON THE SQUARE - Howard and Diamond Streets, Philadelphia, PA, Mel and Dominic (and the gorgeous bar maids) host this new spot for dancing Salsa, open Monday thru Saturday with a DJ spinning the best in Salsa, Merengue, and more on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

  • Friday's at SAMBA, 714 Girard Ave, Franklin + Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 215 625 7900, Friday's various DJ's spins Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Cumbia; Saturday's DJ Marcello spins the best in South American music;  www.sambanightclub.com

  • ADRENALIN, (Formerly Puente Blanco) club + restaurant, 2nd + Allegheny Ave, Phila, PA. 215 634 1502.  Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, raggeaton, admission varies depending on the event, free parking - Good DJ and sound system.

Allentown and Reading, PA:

  • Friday’s and Saturday’s Pachanga Latina Club + Restaurant, 170 Allen St, Allentown, PA, 610 437 5352, 610 432 8390, DJ Mati Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. Sports Bar and Club, club opens at 9 pm.

New Jersey:

  • RUMBARENGUE, 34th and River Road Camden, NJ, 9 - 4 am, newly renovated, nice place. Thursday's, Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday's.

  • Friday, August 27, 2004, and every Friday, SALSA NIGHTS AT RUMBARENGUE NIGHT CLUB 3209 River Rd, Camden, NJ, The Best in Salsa with DJ TAY, $5, Free Off Street Parking, Dress to Impress, Fashionable Jeans permitted, NO BOOTS, NO HATS, NO SNEAKERS Sponsored by Mary Torres, 856-964-2040

  • Tuesday, August 17, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden Waterfront, Camden, NJ, 8 pm, LOS HOMBRES CALIENTE – free.

  • Tuesday, August 24, Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden Waterfront, Camden, NJ, 8 pm, KEVIN EUBANKS – free.

  • Stardust - Pennsauken, NJ, Aug 14 and 28.

  • Atrium - Pennsauken, NJ, Aug 7 and 21.

  • Sunday, August 8, Atlantic City's Annual Puerto Rican Parade + Festival, 11 am - 8 pm,  on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. 12 noon Albany Avenue to New Jersey Avenue.  in concert Oscar D’León, La Linea, Viti Ruiz, Victor Vega (Salsa) Alex Brocha (Reggaeton)

  • Delaretto's - Egg Harbor, NJ, Friday's and Saturday's.

  • La Frontera Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday’s - the best in bachata and merengue.

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July 2004

Philly  Allentown/Reading  Jersey  Atlantic City  Delaware

Philly:

  • First Annual Philadelphia Salsa Congress @ Loews Hotel + Kimmel Center, June 29 - July 5, 2004 World Salsa Competition (Strictly Salsa!) Preliminary rounds June 29-30 Finale July5th.

    • Thursday, July 1, Opening Ceremony Of Philadelphia Salsa Congress

    • Saturday, July 3, Salsa on the Parkway Guiness World Record Salsa Assembly We will put Philadelphia on the Salsa map. See the best salsa shows! Listen to the best salsa artists! Dance the night away wtproductions@philasalsacongress.com www.philasalsacongress.com

    • Willie Colon, La India, Huey Dumbar, Jose Alberto "El Canario", Jimmy Bosch, Lebron Brothers, Local Artists, and a surprise artist,

  • Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 Annual Hispanic Festival at Penn's Landing Delaware + Spring Garden Ave, Philadelphia, PA., 12 pm - 8 pm, featuring food, music, and merchandise from all over the Latino world, live music.
  • Friday, July 9, 2004, Arturo Sandoval (Latin Jazz), at Three Little Bakers Theater and Supper Club, 3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd., Wilmington, Delaware, 302 368 1616, 6 pm - 2 am, dinner, show, and dance for one low price www.tlbinc.com  - phillysalseros.com will be there.  Sunday October 24, 2004, Eddie Palmieri
  • World Music Wednesdays! The party continues this year each Wednesday from June 30 through July 28. Bands from around the globe will take the stage in the Perelman, and traditional seating will be cleared away to transform the theater into a dance club. And Wednesday, June 30 is FREE!

    • Wednesday, June 30 |Plena Libre (Puerto Rico) Commonwealth Plaza FREE,  7pm dance lesson!

    • Wednesday, July 7 |Les Yeux Noirs (Paris) Perelman Theater

    • Wednesday, July 14 | Spanish Harlem Orchestra (New York City) Perelman Theater

    • Wednesday, July 21 | Ojos de Brujo (Barcelona)  Perelman Theater

    • Wednesday, July 28 | Jaojoby (Madagascar)  Perelman Theater

  • July 8 through August 8, Alegria Cirque du Soleil! The Philadelphia premiere of Alegria Cirque du Soleil's Alegria Under the Grand Chapiteau On the Avenue of the Arts, Washington Ave + Broad St, Phila, PA.

  • Welcome America Independence Festival June 27 – July 4 www.welcomeamerica.com fireworks, movies, THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY  MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, 4TH OF JULY PARADE, CONCERT AND FIREWORKS

  • Trocodero Theatre, 1003 Arch St, Phila, PA, 215 922 LIVE, all ages welcome, featuring:

    • Thursday, July 1, CABAS,

    • Wednesday, July 7, OBIE BURMUDEZ.

  • Every Wednesday it's Latin Night at North by North-West, 7165 Germantown Ave + Mt Airy, Philadelphia, PA, restaurant, bar, nightclub 215 248 1000 - DJ Jose Rodriguez (8th floor fame) www.nxnwphl.com .

  • Sunday nights at Rock Lobster the best in live music always, food, and fun, Delaware Ave and the Ben Franklin Bridge (on the waterfront), Phila, PA, 215 627 ROCK (7625), free dance lesson 8 - 9 pm, live bands and DJ CooKie every Sunday.   This outdoor venue is the place to be on those hot Sunday nights..

  • LA LUNA  Sat July 10 and 24, 8:00 pm-9:00 pm-2 dance lessons 9 - 3 am Salsa dancing to DJ Miguel Salsa prizes, BYOB www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com or www.WildOnSalsa.com 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 215 638 0418 fax 215 638-0419

    Salseros "Coqui" Ballroom, Smylie Times Building, 8001 Roosevelt Blvd. (Rhawn Street) suite 307, Northeast Philadelphia, large new wood floor, ample parking lot, DJ's Sugar Ruiz or La Clave BYOB (Bring your own bottle), Must be 2  July are the 3rd, 17th & 31st, dress to impress" DJ's La-Clave or Sugar Ruiz.

    • Sunday Game Nights: Every Sunday 7:00 - 12:00 midnight (later on holidays), play dominoes, cards, chest, checkers, partner pool games and dance till you drop, $7.00 per person, dress casual (dance sneakers and dance shoes recommended), reserve a table for $5.00 till 8:00, BYOB.

  • LYRICS, Northeast Philly every Thursday - the place to go on a Thursday.

  • Jueves (Thursday's) de Sabrosura en Shampoo Grand Opening May 27, 2004  Ladies free till 11:pm, $3.00 you call it drink specials, Free Parking 215 922 7500 cmcevents@hotmail.com
  • Thursday's @ Fiso Lounge two floors and a roof deck DJ Jose Rodriguez free dance class by Art In Motion from 9pm - 10pm. its free to get in.
  • Brasil's Nite Club has 90% Salsa on Friday's now, lesson with WildOnSalsa Sonya Saamova Elmore from 9 pm to 10 pm, DJ Jay Rockwell spins the music, $5 admission.  Every Wednesday and Friday, ladies free before 10 pm, free parking across from Ritz movie theatre, DJ Jay Rockwell

  • CUBA LIBRE RESTAURANT, 2nd & Market, dance performances by WildOnSalsa Dance Co every Fri and Sat at 11:30 pm and 12:30 am, dancing till 2 am.
  • SALSA ON THE SQUARE - Howard and Diamond Streets, Philadelphia, PA, Mel and Dominic (and the gorgeous bar maids) host this new spot for dancing Salsa, open Monday thru Saturday with a DJ spinning the best in Salsa, Merengue, and more on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

  • Friday's at SAMBA, 714 Girard Ave, Franklin + Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 215 625 7900, Friday's various DJ's spins Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Cumbia; Saturday's DJ Marcello spins the best in South American music;  www.sambanightclub.com

  • ADRENALIN, (Formerly Puente Blanco) club + restaurant, 2nd + Allegheny Ave, Phila, PA. 215 634 1502.  Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday's - Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, raggeaton, admission varies depending on the event, free parking - Good DJ and sound system.

  • La Esmeralda every Friday, Saturday, and some Sunday's.

  • Allentown and Reading, PA:

    • Friday’s and Saturday’s Pachanga Latina Club + Restaurant, 170 Allen St, Allentown, PA, 610 437 5352, 610 432 8390, DJ Mati Salsa, Merengue, Bachata. Sports Bar and Club, club opens at 9 pm.

    New Jersey:

    • FRIDAY JULY 23RD,2004, SHARK SALSA LATIN PRODUCTIONS Salsa on the USS NEW JERSEY BATTLESHIP, 62 BATTLESHIP PLACE, CAMDEN NJ  (856) 966-1652, 9PM -2AM, $10.00, DJ PARRIS BRANCH PROPER ATTIRE IS REQUIRED:NO EXCEPTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL LYDIA OR ROCCO AT (856) 435-5405

    • Victor Manuel (el sonero de los jovenes)  Sandcastle Stadium July 11, 2004. Atlantic City, NJ, gates will open at 2:00 PM Krispi, Ivy Queen, Frank Reyes.  ticket information call The Sandcastle ticket office: (609) 344-7873.

    • July 15 - 18 - 4th Annual World Hustle Dance Championships, Latin, Hustle, Salsa, Swing, and more @ Hotel Parsippany, 1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ, 973 267 7373 or 877 671 5744 $5,000 purse. July 18, 2004, Latino Music Festival Wiggins Park Camden, NJ, tribute to Frankie Ruiz featuring Willie Rosario with Lalo Rodriquez, Paquito Guzman, and much more
    • Saturday July 17 + Sunday, July 18, 2004 @ Atco Raceway Puerto Rico vs USA Nationals - live Salsa music, food, entertainment, and of course car racing. Jackson Road, Atco NJ, 856 768 2167 www.atcorace.com (only presentation in the US).
      • Sat July 17 PAN AMERICAN NATIONALS TIME TRIALS & QUALIFYING
      • Sun July 18 PAN AMERICAN NATL'S TEAM PUERTO RICO VS TEAM USA
    • Saturday, July 17, 2004, Carribean Festival at Wiggins Park in Camden, NJ, 12pm to 8pm, live Reggae, Calypso, Latin and & Soca Music, boat Racing, Masquerade Dancers, Mask Making, Face Painting, Steel Drum Bands and Latin dance performances, free admission.

      13th Annual SUNSET JAZZ SERIES Wiggins Waterfront Park All Shows are FREE and begin at 8:00 PM Tuesday,

      • July 6th  Down to the Bone

      • Tuesday, July 13th David "Fathead" Newman Quintet

      • Monday, July 19th Siora

      • Tuesday, July 27th Regina Carter

      • Monday, August 2nd Chuck Loeb & Jeff Kashiwa

      • Monday, August 9th Kevin Mahogany with Frank Tiberi, Bootsie Barnes & The Riverstage All Stars

      • Tuesday, August 17th Los Hombres Calientes

      • Tuesday, August 24th Kevin Eubanks

    • Cooper River Park, Pennsauken, NJ,
      • July 4 Pat Benatar concert + fireworks
      • July 8 Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge
      • July 15 "The Return" Beatles Tribute Band
    • Stardust - Pennsauken, NJ, July 20 and 24,  856 755 1561.

    • Atrium - Pennsauken, NJ, July 3 and 17. Atrium Latin Party Fundraiser Hosted by Salseros Unidos will be held on Saturday July 17th 9:00pm-2:30am Great Games, Raffles & Prizes DJ will be Jose Rodriguez

    • Every Thursday @ Culture Club Princeton, The Westin at Forrestal Village, 210 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ, 609 520 1988, happy hour @ 4:30, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Club, Mambo class @ 8 pm.

    • Sabados Sabrosos (Saturday's) @ jimi's nightclub 2nd & Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, NJ, 732 897 1962 every Saturday, 18 for ladies 21 for gentlemen, DJ Jose (salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, vallenato, rock-n-spanish, reggaeton) Bands, comedians, Special Guest hosts, y mucho mas!!! drink specials in the champagne lounge for more info call royal ent: 212.545.5301

    • Jimi's Lounge 106 2nd & Ocean Ave. Asbury Park, NJ  732 897 1962 Sabados Con Cache Dj Chuito Dj Tony Tone Dj Royal Spinning the best in salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, R&B, freestyle, classics, y mucho mas!!! Each and every Saturday Salsa classes by Pete Colon 9-10  212 545 5301

    • La Frontera Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday’s - 3310 Westfield Ave, Camden, NJ. 9 - 3 am.  Live music on weekends - salsa, Merengue, and Bachata.

    • Sexxy Fridays @ Groove Lounge 100 Brighton Ave., West End Long Branch, NJ 732.263.002 Dj Chuito  Dj Tony Tone Dj Royal Spinning the best in salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, R&B,  Hip Hop, freestyle, Each Friday  212.545.5301

    Atlantic City:

    • Victor Manuelle (el sonero de los jovenes) will be appearing at the Sandcastle Stadium on July 11, 2004. Atlantic City, NJ, gates will open at 2:00 PM with the first  Krispi, Ivy Queen, Frank Reyes.  ticket information call The Sandcastle ticket office: (609) 344-7873.

    • Delaretto's - 247 White Horse Pike (Rte 30) Absecon, NJ 609 577 7158 (close to Atlantic City, NJ).  Every Friday + Saturday with DJ.  Free parking.  Live music is provided on occasions 10 pm - 6 am.

    Delaware

    • Friday, July 9, 2004, Arturo Sandoval (Latin Jazz), at Three Little Bakers Theater and Supper Club, 3540 Three Little Bakers Blvd., Wilmington, Delaware, 302 368 1616, 6 pm - 2 am, dinner, show, and dance for one low price www.tlbinc.com  - phillysalseros.com will be there.  Sunday October 24, 2004, Eddie Palmieri

    • Island Summer Sundays Outside Deck at Kahunaville - 550 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE, Every Sunday May 2nd to September 12th For more information: 302-571-8401 or www.kahunaville.com 6pm-10pm Family Hour Caribbean Food and Drinks, Craft Vendors 10pm-2am DJ Dance Party 23 & over - Playing Hottest Latin, Soca, Reggae, African, Salsa, Calypso etc. If it rains we will move the party inside Cover: $10

    • Every Thursday 5PM until 1 AM - Salsa on the Riverfront! THE RED ROOM 550 Madison Street, Wilmington, DE,302-571-8440 $2 Domestic Beer and $3 Special Martinis until 9PM, live music sometimes. Never a Cover! Would you like a happy hour buffet? 571-8440 www.theredroomwilmington.com sponsored by Today's Latino Magazine www.todayslatino.com  DJ Bis www.djbis.com

      • Today's Latino Magazine 217 North Broad Street, Middletown DE 19709 302-981-5131

    • Caribbean Cafe, 218 Maryland Ave, Wilmington, DE, Friday's + Saturday's, live music.

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    June 2004

    Philly  Allentown/Reading  Jersey  Atlantic City  Delaware

    Philly and Pennsylvania: Annual Benefit for Global Arts & Culture Saturday, June 5, 2004 8pm Verizon Hall (Kimmel Center) $65, $55, $45, $35 Eddie Palmieri y La Perfecta II A benefit for the MMG Symphonic Youth Program. Seven-time Grammy Award Winner, Eddie Palmieri, is a piano maestro at the forefront of musical innovations that fuse genres, such as classical music, jazz, Latin Jazz, Salsa and mambo. This event is hosted by: MPI llc. MMG: Symphonic Youth Program 200 S Broad St, 8 pm $35 - $65, www.kimmelcenter.org

    • Friday, June 4, 2004, Asociación de Músicos Latino Americanos (AMLA) presents the Legendary Johnny Pacheco and Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca in a world premier of "A Night of Latin Classics" at the Keswick Theatre Easton Road and Keswick Avenue in Glenside, PA. AMLA (215) 223-3060

    • Beat Street 4401 Cresson St  (Manayunk Train Station) 215 508 3000 Hustle - Salsa - Swing starting Sunday May 23rd and every Sunday until June 27, Free Dance Lesson 7 pm, Party 730pm, For Additional Information Call Donna J Boyle 215 740 3472 www.discoamerica.com

    • June 8 – 9 Wachovia USPro Bike Race + Festival, the best bike race in the US.

    • June 11-13, 2004, Sixth Annual Disco America Dance Championships Hustle, Swing and Salsa Dance Championship, late-night dancing, top instructors in Hustle, Swing, and Salsa from both the East and West Coasts! DJ's Bobby Morales and Mike Walton, Smoke Free Ballrooms - Workshops - Competitions - Pro-Am Showcases - Hustle Room - Swing Room - Salsa Room - Sunday Farewell Party - Vendors - Restaurants, Gift Shop At the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Route 70 & I-295, Cherry Hill, NJ Donnaboyledisco@aol.com info call 856 869 0010  www.discoamerica.com

    • Saturday, June 12, 9 am - 2 pm, $5, Merecumbe Car Wash, 2536 N 5th St, Phila, PA, 215 464 6428, this is a benefit car wash for this young group of dancers (ages 9 - 13), your support will allow them to purchase costumes for their performances.

    • Saturday, June 12, Gilberto Santa Rosa and an upcoming new Salsa band at the Felton Night Club Front + Rising Sun Ave, Phila, PA.,
    • LA LUNA 8:00 pm-9:00 pm-2 dance lessons 9 - 3 am Salsa dancing to DJ Miguel Salsa prizes, BYOB www.LaLunaDanceStudio.com or www.WildOnSalsa.com 4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 215 638 0418 fax 215 638-0419

      • Sat, June 12, 2nd Annual HAWAIIAN LUAU at LA LUNA

      • Sat, June 26 - La Luna Summer Showcase

      Sunday June 6, Salseros Coqui Ballroom at the Palace Roller skating center, 11586 Roosevelt Blvd. (next to the Best Western Hotel), 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Raffle 2 tickets to the Gilberto Santa Rosa dance, and much more. advance tickets $5.00 - ($6.00 at the door), Bring all the kids and enjoy a family fun afternoon. All are invited! NO GAME NIGHT AT THE COQUI.

      Tuesday, June 15, 2004, Clifford Brown Jazz/Latin Jazz Festival featuring Hilton Ruiz, David Valentin, David Sanchez @ Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE, 6:30.

    • Saturday June 19, 2004, Salseros "Coqui" Ballroom, located in the Smylie Times Building, 8001 Roosevelt Blvd. (Rhawn Street) suite 307, Northeast Philadelphia, large new wood floor, ample parking lot, DJ's Sugar Ruiz or La Clave BYOB (Bring your own bottle), $12.00 ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY Must be 21

      • Saturday Socials: 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month, 9:30 - 2:30 am, $10.00 per person, dress to impress (no sneakers, jeans, or t-shirts), reserve a table for $5.00 till 10:30, BYOB, Must be 21!

      • Sunday Game Nights: Every Sunday 7:00 - 12:00 midnight (later on holidays), play dominoes, cards, chest, checkers, partner pool games and dance till you drop, $7.00 per person, dress casual (dance sneakers and dance shoes recommended), reserve a table for $5.00 till 8:00, BYOB

    • Third Annual Summer Solstice Celebration Saturday, June 26 - Sunday, June 27 3pm - Sunrise, @ Kimmel Center All venues Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 day of "15 straight hours of jamming" Featuring: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Cat's Pajamas, Ryan Irish Dancers (pictured), singer songwriter Phil Roy, Fred Vandenberg, Gray Eye Glances, Ben Dibble's cabaret, Phunky Man funk band, JaJa Matsimela, Animus, the Mark Sweetman Quartet, the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble, a sunrise celebration, drum circle and so much more
      • Wednesday, June 30, Plena Libre (Puerto Rico) Commonwealth Plaza FREE, including a 7pm dance lesson!
    • Tuesday's at New College Building (Hahnemann University, 15th and Vine St) 3rd Floor, room #3506 6:30 pm until 9 pm. "Introduction to Salsa" class and party at Hahnemann University 5:30pm - 6:30 pm, The class will be taught by Buster Adams, after this class every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm, dance and practice combinations etc., with other salseros. It's free and open to the general public.

      Every Wednesday it's Latin Night at North by North-West, 7165 Germantown Ave + Mt Airy, Philadelphia, PA, restaurant, bar, nightclub 215 248 1000 - DJ Jose Rodriguez (8th floor fame) www.nxnwphl.com .

      Live Latin music first Thursday of each month @ Five Spot 5 South Bank St, Philadelphia, PA, 215 574 0070, free dance lesson 9 - 10 pm, till 2 am, dress code.

      LYRICS, Northeast Philly every Thursday - the place to go on a Thursday.

      Jueves (Thursday's) de Sabrosura en Shampoo Grand Opening May 27, 2004  Ladies free till 11:pm, $3.00 you call it drink specials, Free Parking for more information call Claudia M Correa @ 215 922 7500 cmcevents@hotmail.com Maria del Pilar + El Gintano of  Mega 1310 DJ David Alvarez ladies get in free till 11:00 pm. Free Parking. for more information Claudia M Correa @ (215) 922-7500 ext 122 Thursday's @ Fiso Lounge 15 two floors and a roof deck DJ Jose Rodriguez free dance class by Art In Motion from 9pm - 10pm. its free to get in.