Dateline: San Francisco, California, U.S.A., September 3, 1999, 3:00AM
This just in...Marcelo & Yanina are back in town now for a while. They performed at the Mariposa Argentine Tango Club last night... They are two very elegant Tango dancers. They did a very beautiful Tango with some very smooth moves and elegant embellishments. They also did a fun milonga. It's good to have them back. ISM

Dateline: San Jose, California, U.S.A., August 21, 1999, 4PM
This just in... Due to a fire that occurred at Germania Restaurant and Bar on Aug 19, 1999, the Argentine Tango classes taught there on Wednesday evenings by Keith and Rebecca have been postponed until an interim location can be found.

Dateline: San Francisco, California, U.S.A., August 19, 1999, 3AM
This just in... Just heard that KCSM, Channel 60 will air "Celebrating the Tango" on the "Evening at the Pops" program at 8PM tonite!! There are scenes of Carlos Gavito.

Dateline: San Francisco, California, U.S.A., July 17, 1999, 2AM
This just in... Just heard that Channel 9 will air "Tango Magic" at 9:55 p.m. tonite!! The KQED blurb reads: "Hosted by actor Hector Elizondo, this special features four pairs of dancers, including the principal cast of Broadway's acclaimed "Forever Tango". The performances take center stage, but the program also presents the history of tango through the eyes of the late composer/musician Astor Piazzolla, whose "New Tango" revitalized the dance and introduced it to a younger generation in the 1950s. Short documentary style interludes, along with montages of photos and archive footage, help tell the story of what has been described as "more than a dance...a way of life." This program features Carolina and Diego of Forever Tango, violinist Gidon Kremer, bandoneon player Tyota Komatsu, singers Maria Grana and Jose Angel Trelles and Piazzolla's own star pianist Pablo Ziegler, all backed by the Orpheus Orchestra, the celebrated chamber music ensenble from New York City." This should be GOOD!! Enjoy. Elaine Sirois

Dateline: San Francisco, California, U.S.A., July 17, 1999, 2AM
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The Milonga at the Monte Cristo Club was busy tonight. There were guest from Canada, Kentucky, Montana, and Buenos Aires (how's that for a mix). Orlando & Susana gave a beautiful performance.
Gary and Nirmula were in good form and played a varied mix of music with a short swing/salsa break. There was a friendly group of dancers and the dance floor was not overly crowded--how pleasent that was. One little detail I like, there was always plenty of water and cups available for the thirsty. What a fun way to spend a Friday evening...TTM

Dateline: San Francisco, California, U.S.A., July 16, 1999, 3:00AM
This just in...
Had a good time at the Mariposa Argentine Tango Club last night...
The turn out was just right with a little more room than usual on the dance floor. The snacks were good as usual (good job Victor). I like the punch, fresh melon and strawberries. Nito & Elba and Orlando & Susana each did a performance. Awhile after the performance, a couple of us played Tango hookey (don't tell Victor) and split to check out the Salsa scene at the El Valenciano Restaurant. There was live hot Salsa music by Ray Martinez y su Orquesta. The place was packed. There was a rumor of a Salsa contest, but it never happened...TTM

Dateline: Emeryville, California, U.S.A., July 8, 1999, 3AM
This just in...
Nora's Tango Week has another fun Milonga...
Nora's Tango Week Milongas at the Holiday Inn, Top of the Bay Ballroom, in Emeryville are don't miss events...
There was good energy and good dancing at The Bay Ballroom, top floor of the Holiday Inn. One of the highlights was the El Chamuyo lead by Indio and Gavito. At the end of the night Gavito and Indio each did a solo male Argentine dance. It was much fun to watch. There are two more Milongas in Nora's Tango Week, one tonight and the closing Milonga Friday night. If you have not attended yet, put these last two high on your dance list...TTM

Dateline: Emeryville, California, U.S.A., July 5, 1999, 2:30AM
This just in...
Nora's Tango Week is off to a great start...
Nora's Tango Week Milongas at the Holiday Inn, Top of the Bay Ballroom, in Emeryville are don't miss events...
The Bay Ballroom is on the top floor of the Holiday Inn. The view is fantastic. The 4th of July fireworks display was beautiful from that view. There are two large dance floors alone side each other separated by a rug walk way going up the middle. The New York Tango Trio played for a good part of the night with CD music in between sets. The music is great and it was a very fun filled night.
Sunday night included a Milonga and Masters' exhibition for $20. Nito & Elba, Guillermina & Roberto, Orlando Paiva & Susana, and Indio & Mariana each did Tango exhibitions. Great fun to watch. Filming was permitted. P.S. Bring your check book and order Tango shoes from Mr. Tango Shoes, a beautiful new dress from Linda Ayre's Fashions, or Tango CD's from Christy. Each had displays just outside the ballroom on the top floor...TTM