********************************************************************** Swing News, Tuesday 12/08/98, Issue #26 Send submissions to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Send addition/deletion/address-change requests to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Send all other e-mail to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi all, There's swing every night this week, although no special events are taking place. If you haven't been to the Sugar Palm lately, they've remodeled, cutting the bar back to the wall and moving tables off the dance floor to where the bar used to be. The result is a much larger dance area, better seating arrangements, and a nicer overall atmosphere. Also, the huge crowds from this summer have simmered down a bit, creating even more dance space. Sam ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUGAR PALM: THIS WEEKEND AND AFTER This weekend, the Sugar Palm features swing DJs on Friday and Saturday nights, and a swing show-off both nights. * $6 Cover for ages 21 and up; $8 for ages 18-20 * Open 8:00pm-2:30am; Beginner's lesson 8-9pm * Large wooden dance floor * Nonsmoking ballroom (with adjacent rooms provided for smokers) * Corner of Palm Ave and 15th St in Ybor City. (Take I-4 to Exit 1, go south about 2 blocks, turn right on Palm Ave, and go to 15th St. The Sugar Palm's on the left.) * A moderate dress code is enforced * Call 813-248-5549 for more info Saturday evening Lindy Hop lessons continue, with instructors Kristine van Ingen and Roy Rydbeck. Beginning is 7-8pm; intermediate, 8-9pm. Cost is $5 per lesson. Future Schedule: Fri Dec 18: 42nd Street Band Sat Dec 19: Dan Electro and the Silvertones Fri Dec 25: Dan Electro and the Silvertones Fri Dec 26: 42nd Street Band Thu Dec 31: New Years Eve Ball, featuring The Last of the International Playboys from New York City Fri Jan 1: The Last of the International Playboys Sat Jan 2: The Last of the International Playboys ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE ON SWINGING SEVEN NIGHTS A WEEK The search for a Monday swing night has ended. Kevin Royak writes: "Although we haven't tried it out yet, Margo's has Monday Swing nights. Friends have stopped there during off hours and they said they have a nice dance floor. Here is a recap of their ad in the Weekly Planet:" Margo's, Treasure Island's Newest Upscale Nite Club, 727-363-1500 Large Dance Floor, $4 Cover, Smoking Allowed Throughout Club Jump Swing, Sun, Mon, & Tue, 7-11pm Featuring BOMBED OUT CAT, Tampa Bay's Newest, Hottest Swing Combo Playing Contemporary Classic Swing Hits 11595 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island Also, Gators (Treasure Island at John's Pass) frequently has the Swingin' Mooks. Phone 727-367-8951 or http://www.gatorscafe.com/ . Here's an updated list: Mon: Margo's in Treasure Island; 727-363-1500; Smoking Tue: Tamiami Bar in St Pete; 727-827-1518; Smoking Tue: Margo's in Treasure Island; 727-363-1500; Smoking Wed: Gulfport Casino (Starts Jan 1999); 727-893-1070; Nonsmoking Wed: Club More in downtown Clearwater; 727-466-6673; Smoking Wed: The Masquerade in Ybor City; 813-247-3319; Smoking Thu: Storman's Palace in Clearwater; 727-571-2222; Smoking Fri: Sugar Palm in Ybor City; 813-248-5549; Nonsmoking Fri: The Masquerade in Ybor City; 813-247-3319; Smoking Sat: Sugar Palm in Ybor City; 813-248-5549; Nonsmoking Sat: Bourbon Street in Clearwater; 727-797-1366; Smoking Sat: The Masquerade in Ybor City; 813-247-3319; Smoking Sun: Sugar Palm in Ybor City; 813-248-5549; Nonsmoking Sun: Stingers in N Tampa; 813-968-1515; Smoking Sun: Margo's in Treasure Island; 727-363-1500; Smoking Sarasota also has swing several nights a week. Mark Hamel writes: "Last I had heard, Dan Electro and the Silvertones had a weekly Monday night gig at The Down Under Jazz Club at the Quay in Sarasota. You'll have to check it out." Spats is all swing on Friday and Saturday nights and part swing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Spats is located at the Town and Country Plaza, corner of Fruitville and Beneva Rd, in Sullivan's Courtyard, Sarasota. Phone 941-954-8696. If anyone knows of other ongoing swing events in Sarasota, send them in to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX and we'll publish a Sarasota list next week. Please include night of the week, area code and phone number, and smoking or nonsmoking. Please also call the club to make sure the info you're about to send in is still accurate. As usual, be sure to confirm events before going. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SWINGIN' MOOKS The Swingin' Mooks appear this Wednesday (Dec 9) and every Wednesday in December at Club More in downtown Clearwater (703 Franklin St), 10:00pm - 1:30am. Smoking is allowed, but the windows and doors can be opened. Club More has a floorboard dance floor of moderate size. Phone 727-466-6673 or http://www.greenbenches.com/club.htm . The Mooks return to their regular gig at Storman's Palace this Thursday (Dec 10), 9:30pm-1:00am. Storman's is located at 2875 Ulmerton Rd in Clearwater, allows smoking, and has a small-to-medium sized dance floor. Phone 727-571-2202. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SWINGERHEAD IN ORLANDO Noa Korn writes: Swingerhead and the Razor backs, Live at Rat Pack's on the Avenue, this coming Thursday the 10th. We hope to see you all there. 'Swing Out' -- noa [ Visit www.swingerhead.com or call 407-897-1249 for a list of Swingerhead gigs. ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LINDY HOP LESSONS AT THE RIGHT STEP Dave Leslie of Brandon FL writes: A bit of info for the swinger that may be interested in Lindy Hop. There is a GREAT class held at Right Step Dance Studio in St Pete. Jamie and Arleene are the instructrs and they are Great!!!! I have taken the first and second classes and they are totally worth it. Lindy is my new passion. They also teach east-coast swing. Their number is 727-821-9420. If no one is there, leave a message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE SWING CLASSES Nathaniel writes that the Friday evening swing classes he's teaching are going well, and that anyone interested in taking lessons can either e-mail him or page him at 891-2608. (Punch in your number followed by "000".) The class is every Friday, 7:30-8:30pm, at the All American Dance Factory, 11738 N Dale Mabry, Tampa. Phone 813-908-9086. Cost is $7. Bring a partner and it's $5 for each of you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Swing News Know any upcoming swing happenings or other news? Send them in to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . The deadline for each Tuesday issue is Sunday at 5pm. Editors reserve the right to edit submissions or to select based on relevance. Be sure to call and confirm events before going! The SWINGANG is a network of swing dancers and other swingsters, committed to promoting swing events in places with large, smoke-free or open-air dance areas; to encouraging great music & instruction; to building a united swing community; and to publishing this newsletter! E-mail XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . Send addition/deletion/address-change requests to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . **********************************************************************