********************************************************************** SWING NEWS, NOVEMBER 2001 (Wednesday 10/31/01), ISSUE #79 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX - Submissions to this newsletter XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX - Addition/deletion/address-change requests XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX - All other correspondence http://www.SwingNews.com - Swing News web site Next Issue: Submission Deadline 5pm, 11/26/01; Publication on 11/30/01 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Everyone, November will be the biggest swing month of this year! Three big live- music dances are on for the first three weekends this month, starting with the Toni Lynn Washington Band this Friday at Centro Asturiano, and continuing the following two weekends with Eight to the Bar and Ray Gelato at the Zendah Grotto. In between, the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic is putting on a swing music/dance session with at least three bands. Also in this issue, the Gulfport Casino reopens, Eckerd College throws a dance, important ticket deadlines approach, the Deal of the Year, ... + LindyHop411, Spats, Swing City, BayWalk, Lakeland, Dunedin, Skipper's, Lucian & the All Stars, Rat Pack's, Swing Cruise, Swingerhead, and much more ... So get out there and swing! Sam PS: Swing News will move to a new "html" format starting with the December issue. The new format will be similar to the special Swing News Bulletin that went out last week, so if you had any trouble reading the Bulletin, please let us know. If you're using an old version of AOL (5.0 or below), you should upgrade to 6.0 or 7.0 in order to read future issues of Swing News (as well as other modern e-mail messages). Of course, anyone who has trouble reading an e-mailed Swing News can always view it at http://www.SwingNews.com . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DANCE CONCERTS Fri Nov 2: Swing Time w/ Toni Lynn Washington Band @ Centro Asturiano All Ages, Nonsmoking, $10, 9pm-1am (Lesson 8-9); Ybor City: Palm Ave & Nebraska; (813) 274-4950. Sat Nov 10: Eight to the Bar @ Zendah Grotto All Ages, Nonsmoking, $10-$12, 9pm-1am (Lesson 8-9); Tampa: 4109 N Lauber Way; (813) 274-4950. Sat Nov 17: Swing Session w/ Several Bands @ Sheraton Sand Key All Ages, Nonsmoking, $15, 7-11:30pm; Clearwater Beach: 1160 Gulf Blvd; (727) 536-0064. Sun Nov 18: Ray Gelato @ Zendah Grotto All Ages, Nonsmoking, $10-$12, 8pm-12am (Lessons 6:30-8); Tampa: 4109 N Lauber Way; (813) 985-8216. Fri Dec 7: Swing Time w/ Pepper & Fine Thyme @ Centro Asturiano Sun Dec 9: Jive Aces @ Zendah Grotto This Friday (Nov 2), the Toni Lynn Washington Band travels all the way from Boston to play Swing Time at Centro Asturiano in Tampa. This six- piece swinging band features Toni Lynn Washington, 2001 "Female Artist of the Year" nominee (W.C. Handy Awards), on vocals, plus some of Boston's finest musicians on sax, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. For the band's full bio, visit http://www.StudioRetro.com . At the event, be sure to enter the big prize give-away; prizes to be awarded include Swing Time bowling shirts, CDs, and tickets to upcoming events! * Dance Instruction by Sam & Rachel -- 8-9pm (Covering Triple-Step Swing & Associated Moves) * Live Swing Music & Dancing w/ Toni Lynn Washington Band -- 9pm-1am * Dance Show/Contest at 11pm -- The Band Plays for the Dancers! * Prizes -- Trivia Prizes, Contest Prizes, Drawing Prizes * Elegant Grand Ballroom / Smoke-Free / Full Bar * All Ages Welcome / Friendly Social Atmosphere * $10 Admission includes Free Parking & Free Lesson * Visit http://www.StudioRetro.com for a Map or More Info Centro Asturiano is located at the corner of Palm Ave & Nebraska Ave in Ybor City. Take I-4 to Exit 1, go south, turn right at the 1st light (Palm Ave), turn left at the 2nd light (Nebraska Ave), and make an immediate left into Centro Asturiano's gated parking lot. Next Saturday (Nov 10), world-famous swing veterans, Eight to the Bar, make their first-ever Tampa Bay appearance. This special swing concert & dance will be the band's only public appearance in all of Florida, before they head back to their home base in Connecticut. So be sure to catch this unique opportunity to see and dance to these swing legends live! Eight to the Bar is a pioneer of the modern swing resurgence, having been together now for 26 years and recorded 7 albums. The band swings with a jump jive, jump blues, and boogie woogie sound that inspires dancers wherever they go. The band is known for the vocal harmonies created by their two female singers and backed by boogie- woogie piano, sax, and an all-star rhythm section. For the band's full bio, see http://www.StudioRetro.com . * Swing Dance Instruction by Sam & Rachel -- 8-9pm (Covering Single-Step Swing with a Variety of Moves) * Live Swing Music & Dancing w/ Eight to the Bar -- 9pm-1am * Huge Dance Floor / Smoke-Free / Cash Bar * Free Parking & Free Lesson included with admission * All Ages Welcome * Tickets: $10/advance or $12/day of event. Get Advance Tickets at: - Swing Time at Centro Asturiano this Friday, Nov 2 - Swing Sunday at Zendah Grotto this Sunday, Nov 4 - Online at http://www.StudioRetro.com until 8pm this Monday, Nov 5 - CD City & Squaresville in Tampa - Disc Exchange & Daddy Kool in St Pete * For Tickets, Map, or More Info -- visit http://www.StudioRetro.com * Sponsored by Swing Time Directions: Zendah Grotto is located at 4109 N Lauber Way in Tampa, between the Airport & Stadium. Take I-275 to E Dale Mabry (Northbound) and proceed north on Dale Mabry for several blocks. Turn left onto Tampa Bay Blvd (just before Raymond James Stadium). Drive a total of 0.8 miles on Tampa Bay Blvd (pass HCC, pass Lois, and continue forward 2 more blocks), then turn right onto Lauber. Zendah Grotto is the only building on the right. Saturday evening (Nov 17) is the Swing Session portion of the Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic. The Swing Session will run 7:00-11:30pm and will feature 3-4 jazz bands playing swing-style jazz for the dancers. Confirmed bands include Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band, Pepper & Fine Thyme, and The Bearcats Jazz Band (with Noel Kaletsky). It'll be held in the Sheraton Sand Key's East Ballroom, with plenty of room provided for dancing. Swing News has arranged a special rate with the Jazz Classic for swing dancers who wish to attend Saturday evening only: admission is just $15 after 6pm on Saturday. (Bands play throughout the day, so you'll be able to catch a performance no matter when you attend -- see "Concerts & Club Events" section below for details on the entire Jazz Classic weekend.) All ages are admitted, and the ballroom is smoke-free. The Sheraton is located at 1160 Gulf Blvd on Sand Key (next to Clearwater Beach). Sunday (Nov 18) is "Gelato at the Grotto", a special swing-dance event sponsored by the Suncoast Swing Gang & the Zendah Grotto. Carson says: "Ray [Gelato] is performing in London and returning to the US for a short tour. We found out and couldn't wait to get him back. The last time we had a record crowd and Ray did a superb job. Everyone loves this guy. He is the real deal." Ray Gelato is most famous for his Louis-Prima & Sam-Butera inspired jump jive. * Swing Lessons 6:30-8:00pm by Fran; Beginning: 6:30-7:00pm; Beginning/Intermediate: 7-8pm; Free w/ paid admission * Swing DJ 8-9pm & During Breaks * Ray Gelato Live! 9pm-Midnight * All Ages & Smoke-Free * Huge Dance Floor * Cash Bar + Sodas & Snacks * Tickets $10/advance or $12/Day of Show. Advance Tickets available at all Suncoast-Swing-Gang or Swing-Time sponsored events. * Event Info: 813-985-8216 * Address & Directions: See "Eight to the Bar" event above. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DANCES Sat Nov 3: LindyHop411 @ Pinellas Park Auditorium All Ages, Nonsmoking, $5-$11, 5:30pm-12:00am; Pinellas Park: 7690 59th St N; (727) 577-6684. Sat Nov 3: Spats Club Dance @ The Dance Center All Ages, Nonsmoking, $5, 9pm-12am (Lesson 8-9); Sarasota: 5000 Fruitville Rd; (941) 316-9798. Fri Nov 16: Lindy Swing Night w/ DJ Abdel @ Swing City Dance Studio All Ages, Nonsmoking, $5-$12, Starts 9pm (Lesson 7:30-9); Tampa: 7532 N Armenia Ave; (813) 935-7458. Sat Nov 17: Eckerd College Swing Spectacular @ Eckerd College All Ages, Nonsmoking, $3, 8pm-12am (Lesson 7-8); St Pete: Fox Hall at Eckerd College; (727) 864-8515. Sat Dec 1: Spats Club Dance @ The Dance Center Sat Dec 1: Tampa Bay Beach Boppers @ Zendah Grotto Sat Dec 22: LindyHop411 w/ Jim Cruzen @ Pinellas Park Auditorium Every Sun: Swing Sundays @ Zendah Grotto All Ages, Nonsmoking, $5, 8pm-12am (Lessons 6:30-8); Tampa: 4109 N Lauber Way; (813) 985-8216. Every Tue: Swing Dance Nights @ BayWalk All Ages, Outdoors, Free, 8-11pm (Lesson 7:30-8); St Pete: 153 2nd Ave N; (727) 895-9277. Every Wed: Swing Dance @ Gulfport Casino All Ages, Nonsmoking, $6, 8pm-12am (Lesson 7-8); Gulfport: 5500 Shore Blvd S; (727) 893-1070. Every Thu: Swing Dance @ Magnolia Bldg All Ages, Nonsmoking, $4, 8-10pm (Lesson 7-8); Lakeland: 702 E Orange St; (863) 603-6281. This Saturday (Nov 3), LindyHop411 holds a workshop and dance at the Pinellas Park Auditorium. The workshop will be an extended session on lindy hop fundamentals, 5:30-7:30pm, and will be taught by Tim & Jenny Faye. A dance will follow the workshop, 8pm-Midnight, with music by DJs Tim & Abdel. Admission is $7 for the workshop only, $5 for the dance only, or $11 for both. The workshop & dance are smoke-free, open to all ages, and held on the Auditorium's 2500 sq ft wooden floor. For more information, phone 727-577-6684. Pinellas Park Auditorium is located at 7690 59th St N in Pinellas Park. Directions: From I-275, take Exit 15. Go west on Gandy/Park Blvd. When you cross the railroad tracks, turn right onto 59th St N. Cross the tracks again. The Auditorium is on the left. This Saturday (Nov 3), Spats in Sarasota has its monthly swing dance. While Spats Club is known for its swing-dance programs for youths, all ages are welcome. The evening starts off with a dance lesson, 8-9pm, for all levels. It continues with music & dancing, 9pm-midnight. A $5 admission includes the lesson and the dance. Music & dancing is primarily swing, with a couple of cha chas and tangos also thrown in. It all takes place at the Dance Center, 5000 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. (Fruitville Rd is one of the Sarasota exits off I-75.) Spats dances are smoke-free and alcohol-free. For more info, phone 941-316-9798 or e-mail XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . Friday (Nov 16) is Lindy Swing Night with DJ Abdel at Swing City Dance Studio in Tampa. The evening starts off with a 7:30-9:00pm workshop by Tim & Jenny Faye, covering lindy hop fundamentals, technique, and patterns. The dance features swing line dances such as Shim Sham and Big Apple, as well as lots of lindy hopping and snacks. Cost is $5 for just the dance, $10 for just the workshop, or $12 for both. Swing City is all ages, nonsmoking, and located at 7532 N Armenia Ave in Tampa, between Sligh & Waters. Phone 813-935-7458. Saturday (Nov 17), the Eckerd College Swing Club is holding its "Swing Spectacular", a dance at Fox Hall on campus in St Pete. The dance starts with lessons, 7-8pm, and continues with music spun by DJ James Norman, 8pm-Midnight. It's all-ages, smoke-free, and the public is invited. Admission is a mere $3 for off-campus guests. For more info, contact President Gina at 727-864-8515 or XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . Directions: Take I-275 S to Exit 4; stay in the right lane of the exit ramp. As you come off the exit ramp, take the second left, which is Eckerd College's main entrance. Maps and further directions will be provided at the guard station upon entering. The Zendah Grotto swings every Sunday night in Tampa. Sunday (Nov 18) is a special event with Ray Gelato (see "Dance Concerts" section above for details). Otherwise, the format is as follows: - Swing Lessons 6:30-8:00pm -- Free w/ paid admission: Beginning: 6:30-7:00pm; Beginning/Intermediate: 7-8pm - Dance 8pm-Midnight w/ DJs Abdel & Paul - Large (2200 sq ft) floating-wood Dance Floor - BYOB; Soft Drinks & Snacks may be purchased at concession counter - All Ages & Smoke-Free - Admission $5 - Phone 813-985-8216 - Address & Directions: See "Eight to the Bar" event in "Dance Concerts" section, above. BayWalk's free outdoor swing dance continues every Tuesday evening: - Free Lesson by Seminole Ballroom, 7:30-8:00pm - Dancing, 8-11pm - Outdoors on the Plaza - 153 2nd Ave N in St Pete - Phone 727-895-9277 Starting Nov 7, Wednesday-night swing returns to the Gulfport Casino (moving back from its temporary home at the St Pete Moose Lodge). Every Wednesday at the Casino will feature: - Beginner's Lesson 7-8pm w/ James & Arleene - Dance 8pm-Midnight w/ DJ Jumpin' James - Prizes & Free Parking - All Ages / Smoke-Free / Full Bar - $6 Admission - Phone 727-893-1070 - Address & Directions: 5500 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport. From the north, take I-275 S to St Pete's 22nd Ave S exit; turn right. (From the south, take I-275 N to St Pete's 26th Ave S exit; turn left, right at light (34th St), and left at next light [22nd Ave S].) Turn left when you reach Beach Blvd (55th St will be on your right). Proceed until the street ends at the Gulfport Casino, located on the water. Every Thursday, Lakeland swing continues at the Magnolia Building: - 7-8pm Lesson by Darryl & Sherri - 8-10pm Dance w/ DJ Ron - All Ages / Smoke-Free / Large Dance Floor - BYO Drinks & Food, but No Alcohol is Permitted - $4 Admission - Phone 863-603-6281 - Address & Directions: 702 E Orange St in Lakeland; I-4 to Exit 16 (Memorial Blvd), East to N Florida Ave, South to downtown Lakeland, Left at Orange St, Pass the municipal parking garage, and the Magnolia Bldg & its parking lot will be on your left. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CONCERTS & CLUB EVENTS Sat Nov 3: 2nd Annual Swing Dance @ Dunedin Public Library All Ages, Outdoors, Free, 6-9pm; Dunedin: 223 Douglas Ave; (727) 298-3080 x224. Fri Nov 9: Cigar Store Indians & Thrusters @ Skipper's Smokehouse Ages 18+, Outdoors, $10-$13, Starts 8pm; Tampa: Skipper Rd & Nebraska; (813) 971-0666. Fri Nov 9: Russ Ramsey Orchestra @ Royalty Theatre All Ages, Nonsmoking, $10, Starts 7:30pm; Clearwater: 405 Cleveland St; (727) 441-8868. Thu-Sun Nov 15-18: Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic @ Sheraton Sand Key All Ages, Nonsmoking, $5-$150, 8pm(Thu)-6pm(Sun); Clearwater Beach: 1160 Gulf Blvd; (727) 536-0064. Sun Nov 25: Saffire-Uppity Blueswomen & Countdown Quartet @ Skipper's Ages 18+, Outdoors, $12-$15, Starts 5pm; Tampa: Skipper Rd & Nebraska; (813) 971-0666. Tue Dec 4: Tommy Dorsey Orchestra @ Ruth Eckerd Hall Sat Dec 29: Dan Barret's Blue Swing Band @ Van Wezel Every Tue: Swing Jam Session w/ Lucian & the All Stars @ Sand Bar All Ages, Open-Air, No Cover, 6-10pm; Tierra Verde: 94 Pinellas Bayway; (727) 867-2688. This Saturday (Nov 3), the Dunedin Public Library hosts their Second Annual Swing Dance event, 6-9pm in the library courtyard. This free event features live music by the Clam Bayou Jazz Band, outdoor dancing in the courtyard (concrete surface), and food concessions. Liz White writes: "Last year's dance was a big success. We hope to have even more turn out for this one." The address is 223 Douglas Ave, Dunedin. Contact Liz at 727-298-3080 (ext 224) for more info. Directions: From US 19, head west on Sunset Point Rd (Clearwater) to Douglas Ave in Dunedin. Turn right (north) on Douglas and go about 5 blocks. The Library is on the east side of Douglas just south of Dunedin Stadium. Next Friday (Nov 9), Skipper's Smokehouse puts on a rockin', swingin', surfin' & thrustin' show with Atlanta rockabilly band, the Cigar Store Indians, and local surf & go-go act, the Thrusters. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door. The show starts at 8pm and is open to ages 18 and up (under 18 admitted if accompanied by parent). It takes place in the open-air "Skipperdome", with dancing in front of the stage on Skipper's famous plywood floor. Skipper's features a full bar & restaurant, and is located at Skipper Rd & Nebraska in North Tampa. Phone 813-971-0666. Directions: Take I-275 to Fletcher, head east, turn left on Nebraska, and right on Skipper Rd. November 15-18 (Thu-Sun), the 11th Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Classic takes place at the Sheraton Sand Key. Highlighting the event is Saturday Night's Swing Session/Dance, featuring 3 to 4 different jazz bands. (See "Dance Concerts" section above for details.) The weekend starts off with a Pre-Classic Party 8pm Thursday night, featuring Wally's Warehouse Waifs and Pepper & Fine Thyme. It continues with nonstop jazz 2:30pm Friday to late-afternoon Sunday. In all, 15 bands will play, including many from across the US & Canada. Tickets are $100 for Thu-Sun, $70 for Fri-Sun, $25 for Fri only, $30 for Sat only, or $25 for Sun only. For those who just want to attend Saturday night's swing-dance portion, admission for Saturday evening is just $15 after 6pm. A youth badge is available for $5/day. All tickets are available at the door. For more information on bands, accommodations, and the whole event, visit http://www.jazzclassic2000.com or phone 727-536-0064. The Sheraton is located at 1160 Gulf Blvd on Sand Key (next to Clearwater Beach). Sunday (Nov 25), Skipper's Smokehouse hosts an afternoon of blues and jazz with artists, Saffire-The Uppity Blueswomen & Countdown Quartet. Saffire-The Uppity Blueswomen is a highly-acclaimed, acoustic trio of "blues women", and a lot of their music swings. For more info, visit http://www.uppityblueswomen.com . The Countdown Quartet includes (or they used to) some band members from the Squirrel Nut Zippers. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. The live music starts at 5pm. Randall Ierna writes: "Lucian & the All Stars, with featured vocalist Susan Jones Williams, is appearing every Tuesday night at the Sand Bar at the foot of the Tierra Verde Bridge, 6-10pm. This is a swing jam session, and singers, players and dancers are invited. There is no cover. The newly expanded Sand Bar now features quality food at an affordable price and also a full range of adult beverages." ---------------------------------------------------------------------- GULFPORT CASINO TO REOPEN The Gulfport Casino will reopen this Thursday, November 1st, after being closed several months for renovations. A free grand-opening celebration will be held 6-9pm on opening day (Nov 1), with dance demos, refreshments, and live & recorded music. Wednesday-night swing dances will return to the Casino on Nov 7, moving back to the Casino from their temporary home at the St Pete Moose Lodge. Admission will be $6. See "Dances" section above for details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- RAT PACK'S REUNION (ORLANDO) Starting November 19th: "It's the official 'Rat Pack's on the Avenue' nightclub reunion party every Monday night now at CityJazz! They are hosting the 'Michael Andrew and Swingerhead USO Tour' bringing back the resident band and even DJ Spinman Wally. Only $6 for those 18 and over. Come out and show your support!" [ http://www.swingerhead.com ] - New, bigger dancefloor - Really good olives - Wear vintage military wardrobe/clothes for Free Admission - Wear red, white & blue for 1st non-alcoholic beverage Free - Free parking after 6pm - Doors Swing open at 8pm - CityJazz is located at Universal Studios-Orlando CityWalk entertainment complex - For more information, call 407-224-2189 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TICKET DEADLINE APPROACHES: EIGHT TO THE BAR The deadline for purchasing advance tickets to next Saturday's "Eight to the Bar" event is just a few days away. You can get advance tickets at this Friday's (Nov 2) Swing Time at Centro Asturiano or at this Sunday's (Nov 4) Swing Sunday at Zendah Grotto. Or you can purchase them securely online via credit card at http://www.StudioRetro.com . You'll get free shipping, plus there are no service charges! (To allow time for mailing, all online purchases must be made by 8pm on Monday, Nov 5.) After November 5th (to November 9th, the night before the event), you'll have to visit CD City or Squaresville in Tampa, or Disc Exchange or Daddy Kool in St Pete for advance tickets (cash only, please, at these locations). The addresses, phone numbers, and hours of all ticket outlets are listed at http://www.StudioRetro.com . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TICKET DEAL OF THE YEAR: EIGHT TO THE BAR & RAY GELATO The following ticket special is available for just a few more days for three big upcoming events at Zendah Grotto: Sat Nov 10: Eight to the Bar Sun Nov 11: Sunday Swing Dance (can also be used other dates) Sun Nov 18: Ray Gelato Purchased separately, tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door to each of the two live-band events, and another $5 to the regular Swing Sunday. However, you can take advantage of a great offer by buying Eight-to-the-Bar and Ray-Gelato tickets together. For $20, you'll get a ticket to all THREE of the above big events at Zendah Grotto. Even better, if you can't make the regular Swing Sunday dance on Nov 11, the ticket can be used on a future Swing Sunday! All together, you'll get $29 worth of tickets for only $20! This package MUST be purchased in advance. The deadline is just a few days away. You may purchase this special package this Friday (Nov 2) at Swing Time at Centro Asturiano, or this Sunday (Nov 4) at Swing Sunday at Zendah Grotto, or securely online by credit card at http://www.StudioRetro.com by 8pm this Monday (Nov 5). That's it -- this special package deal is not available at other ticket outlets, so get it while you can! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SPATS UPDATE Logan writes: "While reading one of the Swing News letters, I noticed that on Saturday night there is a dance in Sarasota at a club called Spats. So I drove a group down to Sarasota to try it out. The club's dance location is 5000 Fruitville Rd at The Dance Center (941-316-9798). It is still all-ages and alcohol-free. I have been several times since and have enjoyed myself immensely." Editor's Note: Pam Callender tells us that starting Saturday, Nov 3, Spats Club's dance will move to a once-a-month format on the 1st Saturday of every month. All are welcome. See the "Dances" section above for full details on November 3rd's dance. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SWING CRUISE NEWS Steve Dante has asked us to remind everyone of the upcoming Swing Cruise, Feb 21-24 2002, on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. This 3-night, 4-day cruise stops at Nassau-Paradise Island and CocoCay in the Bahamas. Prices start at $454 per person, and include swing dancing every night, all meals on board, round trip transportation between St Pete & Port Canaveral, port charges, government fees, and taxes. Call Steve at 727-347-1766 to reserve a space or for more info. (Tell him you saw it in the Swing News.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SWINGERHEAD NEWS Michael Andrew and Swingerhead have just won the Jazz category of the Orlando Music Awards for the 4th straight year. Catch the band every Monday night (starting 11/19) at the Rat Pack's USO Reunion Show at CityJazz (see article above) or at any of the following Orlando gigs: Sat Nov 3: Peter Scott's Supper Club, 407-834-4477 Thu Nov 15: Timpano's Italian Chophouse, 407-248-0429 Sat Nov 24: Bob Carr Center for Performing Arts, 407-896-6700 Thu Nov 29: Seminole Community College For more information, check out http://www.swingerhead.com . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE AMERICAN OPEN SWING DANCE COMPETITION ... ... is coming to Orlando the weekend of Dec 14-16. It'll be held at the Sheraton World Resort, 10100 International Drive in Orlando. Highlights of the weekend include competitions in numerous categories, spectating, and late-night dancing. See http://www.artspectrum.org . ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Swing News Managing Editor: Sam Mahfoud (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) Contributing Editor: Arnold Kasemsarn (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) Subscriptions: Lynn D Hopper (XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX) Know any upcoming swing happenings or other news? Send them in to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . Editors reserve the right to edit submissions or select based on relevance. Please call & confirm events before going! Send additions/deletions/address-changes to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX . Check out the Swing News website at http://www.SwingNews.com . **********************************************************************