Tango Club of Albuquerque News Update

TANGO CLUB OF ALBUQUERQUE TANGO NEWS UPDATE

July 28, 2010

ONGOING TCA EVENTS AT Lloyd Shaw Dance Center

Lloyd Shaw Dance Center [Map], 5506 Coal SE (not the one-way Coal), Albuquerque, New Mexico. Located two blocks south of Central; 2nd block east of San Mateo, between Central & Zuni. Please no street shoes or shoes that leave marks on the dance floor, per venue manager's request/signage.

Tuesday Night Milonga, 8:00-10:30pm. 8/3 DJ: Matt Kropp. $3 members; $5 guests. FREE for first-time attendees. Refreshments served.

TCA’s Pre-Milonga Guided Practica, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:00pm. Arrive a half-hour before TCA's weekly milonga begins to practice (or receive an introduction to) Argentine Tango with friendly experienced dancers. Entrance fee included in Tuesday Night Milonga admission.

Saturday Afternoon Practica, 2:30-4:30pm at Lloyd Shaw. 7/31 DJ: Garth Bawden. $2 everyone.

CURRENT & UPCOMING TCA EVENTS & NEWS

TCA Kellys Milonga, Sun August 1, 7:30-10:30pm at Kellys Brew Pub, 3222 Central Ave SE, in the Nob Hill business district, Albuquerque. Free. Support our hosts & tip generously. 8/1 DJ: Garth Bawden. 2010 dates (subject to change): 8/1 & 15, 9/5 & 19, 10/3 & 17, 11/21, 12/5 & 19. Kellys website: kellysbrewpub.com

TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, "Tango por la Tarde," Sunday, August 8, 6:30-9:30pm. 8/8 DJ: Garth Bawden. Free outdoor event. Bring your own water, if desired; dress for the weather. Next dates (subject to change): 8/22, 9/12 & 26, 10/10.

Old Town is in the NW quadrant of Albuquerque. & is bordered by Rio Grande Blvd on the west, Mountain Rd on the north, Central Ave. on the south. From Santa Fe/North: I-25 south to I-40 west; exit Rio Grande Blvd; south on Rio Grande (stay in your left lane) to Mountain Rd. Veer left onto Romero St. Parking is usually available around the Plaza; see map for additional parking areas. Old Town Map

TCA Cosmo Tapas Restaurant Milonga, Wed August 11, 7:30-10:00pm, 4200 Central Ave SE at the corner of Central & Sierra (former Martini Grill location). Free. Support our hosts & tip generously. 8/11 DJ: Betzi Hitz. Music: Traditional with some alternative. Next date: 8/25. www.cosmotapas.com

Folias Tango Quartet with Avik Basu, August 21 in Albuquerque.
Carmen Maret (flute), Andrew Bergeron (guitar), Carmen Maret, Luke Galas (guitar),
David Martin (guitar). Guest instructor: Avik Basu
Saturday Afternoon (8/21) at Hotel Andaluz
2:00-3:00pm, Lecture with live music demonstrations:
What makes Tango music unique?
3:00-6:00pm, Afternoon Tea Milonga with Folias and guest musicians fromQTANGO Free events — please support our hosts with purchase of food/drink
Saturday Night (8/21) Location TBA.
7:30-8:30pm, Class with Avik Basu:
Connecting to the Tango: Phrasing, Interpretation, & Improvisation
9:00 pm-Midnight, Live Music Milonga with Folias Tango Quartet and guest musicians from QTANGO + DJ Avik Basu
Class $10; Milonga $10. Or both $15 (includes free drink)

Hotel Andaluz, 125 2nd St NW (formerly La Posada de Albuquerque, downtown at Copper & 2nd St, one block north of Central Ave.)

TCA Holiday Milonga, Fri Dec 10 at Four Hills Country Club in Albuquerque.

Click HERE for a GoogleCalendar of Tango Events in NM.

Click HERE for a chronological list of upcoming events.

Click HERE to join our Facebook group.

Click HERE for links to amazing places to visit while visiting New Mexico.

TANGO ON THE RADIO

Corazón Tanguero airs on 1st (8/2) & 3rd (8/16) Mondays on KUNM (89.9 FM), 9:30-10:00pm. Hosted by Jenny DeBouzek & Cristina Baccin on the 1st Monday & by Sebastian Pais on the 3rd Monday. Jenny also hosts the Global Music Program on the 1st Monday of the month, 10:00pm-1:00am. Jenny DeBouzek, (505)242-6198 or jenny@tangodowntown.net | Cristina Baccin, tangoraices@aol.com

OTHER WORKSHOPS IN NM

Currently scheduled tango workshops in New Mexico.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS

Milonga del Barrio, Sat July 31, 8:00-11:30pm at 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Admission free; donations welcome. BYOB, etc. Hosted by Bianca Juganaru, usually on the 4th Saturday of each month. abqbianca@gmail.com | www.biancalily.com

Milonga at the Scottish Rite Temple, Sat July 31, 8:00pm-Midnight, 463 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe. Hosted by Santa Fe Tango. $10. The Scottish Rite Temple is the large pink building that sits on the NW corner at the intersection of Washington Ave and Paseo de Peralta. $10. Elegant attire suggested. Free parking available in the lot adjacent to the building. Next dates: 11/30, 12/18 (Holiday Milonga). santafetango.org

QTANGO at Hotel Andaluz, August 7, 9:00pm-Midnight at 125 2nd St NW (old La Posada de Albuquerque, downtown at Copper & 2nd St) in Albuquerque. A new venue for tango dancers with QTango’s live music interspersed with DJ sets. DJ begins at 8:00pm playing classic tango recordings. Next dates: 8/28, 9/11 & 25, 10/9 & 23, 11/13 & 27, 12/11 & 31.
Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com | (505)506-1728

SFT Alternative Milonga, Sat August 7, 8:30-Midnight in Santa Fe (location TBA).
Nuevo Tango Class with David Cohen from 7:30-8:30pm. DJ: Shanetta Martin.
santafetango.org

Milonga/BBQ, Sat August 14, 7:00pm-Midnight at 204 Bendix Drive Unit E in Taos
Burgers provided, please bring a side or dessert & BYOB. taostango@gmail.com

Special Performance, Sat August 14, 8:00pm at Studio B, 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Enjoy a special performance with a member of our Tango community, Matt Rhode (Masters of Music, Yale). Proceeds will go to assisting him with his move to Paris for graduate school this autumn. Admission is $10 & will include a beverage & entrance to Milonga del Barrio to follow. 8/14 DJ: Giorgio Bianchi. www.biancalily.com | Bianca Juganaru, abqbianca@gmail.com

Milonga Roma, Sat August 14, 8:00-Midnight at Studio Roma, an intimate Buenos Aires-style milonga at a beautiful space in the Albuquerque Old Town/Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW (at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post buliding at at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna). Suggested contribution: $5. Please no street shoes/shoes that may mark the dance floor. Map. Hosted by Lee Blaugrund, (505)450-4267 | lblaugrund@gauchoimports.com

Milonga Querida, Sat August 21, 9:00pm-Midnight at Dance Station, 901 W. Alameda St in Santa Fe (Solana Center, east side). $7. BYOSnacks & beverage or dish to share. Dance shoes only please. Hosted by Giorgio Bianchi & Karen Collazo. Every third Saturday, unless otherwise announced. (505)920-7742 | tangoawareness@yahoo.com

Tango Tea, Sun August 22, 3:00-6:00pm at Rouge Cat, 101 W. Marcy St in Santa Fe. A mixed Milonga with DJ, Margarita. Madreselva Tango Quartet. $5 cover. Next date: 9/26 w/ Madreselva Tango Quartet.

QTango, Wed August 25 at the Old Town Gazebo in Albuquerque. Details TBA.
Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com | (505)506-1728

SFT Outdoor Milonga, Sat August 28, 6:00-10:00pm at The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 North St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe. DJ: Nelson Donquis. $5 SFT members, $7 students, $10 non-members. santafetango.org

Joe's Diner Milonga, Sun Sept 12, 5:30-8:00pm in the Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Rd. (junction of Zia & Rodeo Rd) in . $5 cover charge added to your bill. Joe's has a full menu, wine list, and great desserts. Please tip generously! Hosted by Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 | lizhaight@earthlink.net
Check out the menu at joesdinerandpizza.com

Jaimes Friedgen, September 24-26. Santa Fe Tango workshop in Santa Fe. santafetango.org | More details on Workshops page.

Albuquerque Tango Festival, November 4-7, 2010 at the Hilton Albuquerque, 1901 University Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Events include 7 milongas, 22 classes, Alex Krebs' guided practica, a guerrilla milonga, a beginner's milonga and cakes at every milonga. Faculty: Alex Krebs (Portland), Christopher Nassopoulos & Caroline Peattie (San Francisco), Daniela Pucci & Luis Bianchi (Buenos Aires & NY). Guest instructors will include Jay Abling (San Diego) & Robert Hauk (Portland). DJs: Sabah Chamas (San Diego), Varo Boyajyan (LA), Tine Herreman (NYC), Lampis Zalavras (LA) & Paul Akmajian (Albuq). Organized by Daniel Boardman.
Website: albuquerquetangofestival.com
Join the Facebook group for Albuquerque Tango Festival.

1/2 Off on Albuquerque Tango Festival Passes on August 1st Only!
Albuquerque Tango Festival registration opens on Sunday, August 1 at 12:01am.
For one day only on August 1 register for the full festival pass and receive half off the price. After August 1 passes will be offered at regular price.
Details at albuquerquetangofestival.com/registration.

OTHER ONGOING EVENTS | Please confirm with organizers.

Santa Fe Tango, a tango association in Santa Fe presents milongas, lectures & more. Visit santafetango.org

Melon Mountain Café Milonga, Mondays at 6100 4th Street NW (across from Smith's; next to the UPS store) in Albuquerque. A Tango dance venue presented by Up4Tango. Mini-Lesson: 7:00-7:30pm; Milonga 7:30-9:30pm. $5 cover includes soft drinks, salsa & chips. Regular menu items available on request. Traditional & Alternative music mix. up4tango@yahoo.com | Map

Ongoing Tuesday Night Milongas in Santa Fe at El Meson, 213 Washington Ave, +/-7:30-11:00pm. $5 minimum consumption. Hosted by Shahin Medghalchi, ellatidodeltango@earthlink.net or (505)983-9650.
El Meson website: elmeson-santafe.com

Practica & Milonga at Studio B, Thursdays at Studio B, 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Practica, 8:00-9:00pm; Alternative Milonga, 9:00-10:30pm. $5. Bianca Juganaru, abqbianca@gmail.com

tangoXchange (Thursdays at Lloyd Shaw) is on hiatus until September. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com or (505)506-1728. On Facebook: "tangoXchange"

Friday Night Milonga at Double Time Dance Studio, 112 Morningside SE in Albuquerque. 7:00-8:00pm, Tango Fundamentals lesson; dancing, 8:00pm-11:00pm. BYOB or snacks. $15 includes class & milonga; $5 milonga only.
(505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com
Website: doubletimedance.com

Pasos al Tiempo Practica, Fridays, 7:00-9:00pm at 1335 Gusdorf Rd, Suite L in Taos. 7:00-7:30pm, Beginner’s lesson; Practica, 7:30-9:00pm. $5. Travis Webb, traviswebb@gmail.com | (575)770-0625

Practica at Studio East, 332 Camino Del Monte Sol in Santa Fe, Fridays, 7:30-9:30pm. Hosted by Anne Manzler Driscoll. Rotating DJs. $3 cover. Anne, (505)577-5997

Guided Practica, Fridays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE in Albuquerque. 8:00-8:30pm, Mini-class; 8:30-10:30pm, Guided Practica. Traditional to Alternative music. $7. Hosted by Michael Walker, (480)773-2006. Map

Dance to Live Tango Music with QTANGO (Fridays) is cancelled. QTANGO will no longer be performing at the Roasted Bean Cafe. Their next scheduled performance is August 7 at the Hotel Andaluz.

Milonga Tiburones, Alternative & Traditional Mix, Saturdays, 4:00-6:00pm at 729 Arizona SE in Albuquerque. Indoor & outdoor dance floors depending on our mood, DJs, the weather. BBQ grill open. Bring your favorite music & something to grill if desired. Brian Mahieu & Luz Vargas, tangotiburones@gmail.com

Milonga del Barrio at Studio B, usually on the 4th Saturday of the month, 8:00-11:30pm at 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Hosted by Bianca Juganaru, abqbianca@gmail.com

Milonga Roma, usually two Saturdays each month, 8:00-Midnight at Studio Roma, an intimate Buenos Aires-style milonga at a beautiful space in the Albuquerque Old Town/Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW (at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post buliding at at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna). Suggested contribution: $5. Please no street shoes/shoes that may mark the dance floor. Map. Hosted by Lee Blaugrund, (505)450-4267 | lblaugrund@gauchoimports.com

Santa Fe Tango Milonga at the Lodge, some Saturdays, 8:30pm-Midnight, 750 North St Francis Dr in Santa Fe, on the 2nd floor in the Piano Lounge adjacent to the hotel restaurant. DJ: TBA. $3 members; $5 students; $8 non-members. Hosted by Santa Fe Tango, $3 members, $5 students, $8 non-members. santafetango.org
Directions: hhandr.com/santafe_maps.php

Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Body, some Sundays, 4:00-8:00pm at 333 Cordova Rd in Santa Fe. $3 SFT members; $5 students; $8 non-members. Food & drinks available for purchase. Resumes in the Fall. santafetango.org

CLASSES

Information on tango classes in New Mexico.

EVENTS IN OTHER STATES

Click HERE for an extensive list of current Tango Festivals (U.S. & International)

Milongueando in Buenos Aires, August 9-15 milongueandoenba.com

Tango News Update is compiled & maintained by Karen Reck. Please send any additions/corrections to her at paulnkaren@earthlink.net.




Latest News Membership Info Video Listing Members' Forum Join our e-group Contact Us		TANGO CLUB OF ALBUQUERQUE TANGO NEWS UPDATE July 28, 2010 ONGOING TCA EVENTS AT Lloyd Shaw Dance Center Lloyd Shaw Dance Center [Map], 5506 Coal SE (not the one-way Coal), Albuquerque, New Mexico. Located two blocks south of Central; 2nd block east of San Mateo, between Central & Zuni. Please no street shoes or shoes that leave marks on the dance floor, per venue manager's request/signage. Tuesday Night Milonga, 8:00-10:30pm. 8/3 DJ: Matt Kropp. $3 members; $5 guests. FREE for first-time attendees. Refreshments served. TCA’s Pre-Milonga Guided Practica, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:00pm. Arrive a half-hour before TCA's weekly milonga begins to practice (or receive an introduction to) Argentine Tango with friendly experienced dancers. Entrance fee included in Tuesday Night Milonga admission. Saturday Afternoon Practica, 2:30-4:30pm at Lloyd Shaw. 7/31 DJ: Garth Bawden. $2 everyone. CURRENT & UPCOMING TCA EVENTS & NEWS TCA Kellys Milonga, Sun August 1, 7:30-10:30pm at Kellys Brew Pub, 3222 Central Ave SE, in the Nob Hill business district, Albuquerque. Free. Support our hosts & tip generously. 8/1 DJ: Garth Bawden. 2010 dates (subject to change): 8/1 & 15, 9/5 & 19, 10/3 & 17, 11/21, 12/5 & 19. Kellys website: kellysbrewpub.com TCA Old Town Gazebo Milonga, "Tango por la Tarde," Sunday, August 8, 6:30-9:30pm. 8/8 DJ: Garth Bawden. Free outdoor event. Bring your own water, if desired; dress for the weather. Next dates (subject to change): 8/22, 9/12 & 26, 10/10. Old Town is in the NW quadrant of Albuquerque. & is bordered by Rio Grande Blvd on the west, Mountain Rd on the north, Central Ave. on the south. From Santa Fe/North: I-25 south to I-40 west; exit Rio Grande Blvd; south on Rio Grande (stay in your left lane) to Mountain Rd. Veer left onto Romero St. Parking is usually available around the Plaza; see map for additional parking areas. Old Town Map TCA Cosmo Tapas Restaurant Milonga, Wed August 11, 7:30-10:00pm, 4200 Central Ave SE at the corner of Central & Sierra (former Martini Grill location). Free. Support our hosts & tip generously. 8/11 DJ: Betzi Hitz. Music: Traditional with some alternative. Next date: 8/25. www.cosmotapas.com Folias Tango Quartet with Avik Basu, August 21 in Albuquerque. Carmen Maret (flute), Andrew Bergeron (guitar), Carmen Maret, Luke Galas (guitar), David Martin (guitar). Guest instructor: Avik Basu Saturday Afternoon (8/21) at Hotel Andaluz 2:00-3:00pm, Lecture with live music demonstrations: What makes Tango music unique? 3:00-6:00pm, Afternoon Tea Milonga with Folias and guest musicians fromQTANGO Free events — please support our hosts with purchase of food/drink Saturday Night (8/21) Location TBA. 7:30-8:30pm, Class with Avik Basu: Connecting to the Tango: Phrasing, Interpretation, & Improvisation 9:00 pm-Midnight, Live Music Milonga with Folias Tango Quartet and guest musicians from QTANGO + DJ Avik Basu Class $10; Milonga $10. Or both $15 (includes free drink) Hotel Andaluz, 125 2nd St NW (formerly La Posada de Albuquerque, downtown at Copper & 2nd St, one block north of Central Ave.) TCA Holiday Milonga, Fri Dec 10 at Four Hills Country Club in Albuquerque. Click HERE for a GoogleCalendar of Tango Events in NM. Click HERE for a chronological list of upcoming events. Click HERE to join our Facebook group. Click HERE for links to amazing places to visit while visiting New Mexico. TANGO ON THE RADIO Corazón Tanguero airs on 1st (8/2) & 3rd (8/16) Mondays on KUNM (89.9 FM), 9:30-10:00pm. Hosted by Jenny DeBouzek & Cristina Baccin on the 1st Monday & by Sebastian Pais on the 3rd Monday. Jenny also hosts the Global Music Program on the 1st Monday of the month, 10:00pm-1:00am. Jenny DeBouzek, (505)242-6198 or jenny@tangodowntown.net \| Cristina Baccin, tangoraices@aol.com OTHER WORKSHOPS IN NM Currently scheduled tango workshops in New Mexico. OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS & NEWS Milonga del Barrio, Sat July 31, 8:00-11:30pm at 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Admission free; donations welcome. BYOB, etc. Hosted by Bianca Juganaru, usually on the 4th Saturday of each month. abqbianca@gmail.com \| www.biancalily.com Milonga at the Scottish Rite Temple, Sat July 31, 8:00pm-Midnight, 463 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe. Hosted by Santa Fe Tango. $10. The Scottish Rite Temple is the large pink building that sits on the NW corner at the intersection of Washington Ave and Paseo de Peralta. $10. Elegant attire suggested. Free parking available in the lot adjacent to the building. Next dates: 11/30, 12/18 (Holiday Milonga). santafetango.org QTANGO at Hotel Andaluz, August 7, 9:00pm-Midnight at 125 2nd St NW (old La Posada de Albuquerque, downtown at Copper & 2nd St) in Albuquerque. A new venue for tango dancers with QTango’s live music interspersed with DJ sets. DJ begins at 8:00pm playing classic tango recordings. Next dates: 8/28, 9/11 & 25, 10/9 & 23, 11/13 & 27, 12/11 & 31. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com \| (505)506-1728 SFT Alternative Milonga, Sat August 7, 8:30-Midnight in Santa Fe (location TBA). Nuevo Tango Class with David Cohen from 7:30-8:30pm. DJ: Shanetta Martin. santafetango.org Milonga/BBQ, Sat August 14, 7:00pm-Midnight at 204 Bendix Drive Unit E in Taos Burgers provided, please bring a side or dessert & BYOB. taostango@gmail.com Special Performance, Sat August 14, 8:00pm at Studio B, 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Enjoy a special performance with a member of our Tango community, Matt Rhode (Masters of Music, Yale). Proceeds will go to assisting him with his move to Paris for graduate school this autumn. Admission is $10 & will include a beverage & entrance to Milonga del Barrio to follow. 8/14 DJ: Giorgio Bianchi. www.biancalily.com \| Bianca Juganaru, abqbianca@gmail.com Milonga Roma, Sat August 14, 8:00-Midnight at Studio Roma, an intimate Buenos Aires-style milonga at a beautiful space in the Albuquerque Old Town/Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW (at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post buliding at at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna). Suggested contribution: $5. Please no street shoes/shoes that may mark the dance floor. Map. Hosted by Lee Blaugrund, (505)450-4267 \| lblaugrund@gauchoimports.com Milonga Querida, Sat August 21, 9:00pm-Midnight at Dance Station, 901 W. Alameda St in Santa Fe (Solana Center, east side). $7. BYOSnacks & beverage or dish to share. Dance shoes only please. Hosted by Giorgio Bianchi & Karen Collazo. Every third Saturday, unless otherwise announced. (505)920-7742 \| tangoawareness@yahoo.com Tango Tea, Sun August 22, 3:00-6:00pm at Rouge Cat, 101 W. Marcy St in Santa Fe. A mixed Milonga with DJ, Margarita. Madreselva Tango Quartet. $5 cover. Next date: 9/26 w/ Madreselva Tango Quartet. QTango, Wed August 25 at the Old Town Gazebo in Albuquerque. Details TBA. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com \| (505)506-1728 SFT Outdoor Milonga, Sat August 28, 6:00-10:00pm at The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 North St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe. DJ: Nelson Donquis. $5 SFT members, $7 students, $10 non-members. santafetango.org Joe's Diner Milonga, Sun Sept 12, 5:30-8:00pm in the Rodeo Plaza, 2801 Rodeo Rd. (junction of Zia & Rodeo Rd) in . $5 cover charge added to your bill. Joe's has a full menu, wine list, and great desserts. Please tip generously! Hosted by Liz Haight, (505)982-5833 \| lizhaight@earthlink.net Check out the menu at joesdinerandpizza.com Jaimes Friedgen, September 24-26. Santa Fe Tango workshop in Santa Fe. santafetango.org \| More details on Workshops page. Albuquerque Tango Festival, November 4-7, 2010 at the Hilton Albuquerque, 1901 University Blvd NE in Albuquerque. Events include 7 milongas, 22 classes, Alex Krebs' guided practica, a guerrilla milonga, a beginner's milonga and cakes at every milonga. Faculty: Alex Krebs (Portland), Christopher Nassopoulos & Caroline Peattie (San Francisco), Daniela Pucci & Luis Bianchi (Buenos Aires & NY). Guest instructors will include Jay Abling (San Diego) & Robert Hauk (Portland). DJs: Sabah Chamas (San Diego), Varo Boyajyan (LA), Tine Herreman (NYC), Lampis Zalavras (LA) & Paul Akmajian (Albuq). Organized by Daniel Boardman. Website: albuquerquetangofestival.com Join the Facebook group for Albuquerque Tango Festival. 1/2 Off on Albuquerque Tango Festival Passes on August 1st Only! Albuquerque Tango Festival registration opens on Sunday, August 1 at 12:01am. For one day only on August 1 register for the full festival pass and receive half off the price. After August 1 passes will be offered at regular price. Details at albuquerquetangofestival.com/registration. OTHER ONGOING EVENTS \| Please confirm with organizers. Santa Fe Tango, a tango association in Santa Fe presents milongas, lectures & more. Visit santafetango.org Melon Mountain Café Milonga, Mondays at 6100 4th Street NW (across from Smith's; next to the UPS store) in Albuquerque. A Tango dance venue presented by Up4Tango. Mini-Lesson: 7:00-7:30pm; Milonga 7:30-9:30pm. $5 cover includes soft drinks, salsa & chips. Regular menu items available on request. Traditional & Alternative music mix. up4tango@yahoo.com \| Map Ongoing Tuesday Night Milongas in Santa Fe at El Meson, 213 Washington Ave, +/-7:30-11:00pm. $5 minimum consumption. Hosted by Shahin Medghalchi, ellatidodeltango@earthlink.net or (505)983-9650. El Meson website: elmeson-santafe.com Practica & Milonga at Studio B, Thursdays at Studio B, 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Practica, 8:00-9:00pm; Alternative Milonga, 9:00-10:30pm. $5. Bianca Juganaru, abqbianca@gmail.com tangoXchange (Thursdays at Lloyd Shaw) is on hiatus until September. Erskine Maytorena, tangoxchange@me.com or (505)506-1728. On Facebook: "tangoXchange" Friday Night Milonga at Double Time Dance Studio, 112 Morningside SE in Albuquerque. 7:00-8:00pm, Tango Fundamentals lesson; dancing, 8:00pm-11:00pm. BYOB or snacks. $15 includes class & milonga; $5 milonga only. (505)268-1123 or doubletimedance@yahoo.com Website: doubletimedance.com Pasos al Tiempo Practica, Fridays, 7:00-9:00pm at 1335 Gusdorf Rd, Suite L in Taos. 7:00-7:30pm, Beginner’s lesson; Practica, 7:30-9:00pm. $5. Travis Webb, traviswebb@gmail.com \| (575)770-0625 Practica at Studio East, 332 Camino Del Monte Sol in Santa Fe, Fridays, 7:30-9:30pm. Hosted by Anne Manzler Driscoll. Rotating DJs. $3 cover. Anne, (505)577-5997 Guided Practica, Fridays at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center, 5506 Coal SE in Albuquerque. 8:00-8:30pm, Mini-class; 8:30-10:30pm, Guided Practica. Traditional to Alternative music. $7. Hosted by Michael Walker, (480)773-2006. Map Dance to Live Tango Music with QTANGO (Fridays) is cancelled. QTANGO will no longer be performing at the Roasted Bean Cafe. Their next scheduled performance is August 7 at the Hotel Andaluz. Milonga Tiburones, Alternative & Traditional Mix, Saturdays, 4:00-6:00pm at 729 Arizona SE in Albuquerque. Indoor & outdoor dance floors depending on our mood, DJs, the weather. BBQ grill open. Bring your favorite music & something to grill if desired. Brian Mahieu & Luz Vargas, tangotiburones@gmail.com Milonga del Barrio at Studio B, usually on the 4th Saturday of the month, 8:00-11:30pm at 1205 High St SE in Albuquerque. Hosted by Bianca Juganaru, abqbianca@gmail.com Milonga Roma, usually two Saturdays each month, 8:00-Midnight at Studio Roma, an intimate Buenos Aires-style milonga at a beautiful space in the Albuquerque Old Town/Country Club area at 1508 Roma Ave NW (at the rear of the former Bell Trading Post buliding at at the corner of Central Ave & Laguna). Suggested contribution: $5. Please no street shoes/shoes that may mark the dance floor. Map. Hosted by Lee Blaugrund, (505)450-4267 \| lblaugrund@gauchoimports.com Santa Fe Tango Milonga at the Lodge, some Saturdays, 8:30pm-Midnight, 750 North St Francis Dr in Santa Fe, on the 2nd floor in the Piano Lounge adjacent to the hotel restaurant. DJ: TBA. $3 members; $5 students; $8 non-members. Hosted by Santa Fe Tango, $3 members, $5 students, $8 non-members. santafetango.org Directions: hhandr.com/santafe_maps.php Santa Fe Tango Milonga at Body, some Sundays, 4:00-8:00pm at 333 Cordova Rd in Santa Fe. $3 SFT members; $5 students; $8 non-members. Food & drinks available for purchase. Resumes in the Fall. santafetango.org CLASSES Information on tango classes in New Mexico. EVENTS IN OTHER STATES Click HERE for an extensive list of current Tango Festivals (U.S. & International) Milongueando in Buenos Aires, August 9-15 milongueandoenba.com Tango News Update is compiled & maintained by Karen Reck. Please send any additions/corrections to her at paulnkaren@earthlink.net.

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