Florida Institute for Community Studies, 8 year anniversary party

For Immediate Release on Friday, October 22, 2010
Contact: Alayne Unterberger, PhD, Executive Director, 813.477.2882 or 813.249.8100

Tampa, FL: In 2001, a group of students, professors, university personnel and activists began a dialogue about how to solve the gaps that exist for communities across our state. In 2002, the Florida Institute
for Community Studies (FICS) was born, with a mission of “partnering with communities across Florida to help them achieve their goals through research, service, education and training.”

Now, eight years later, FICS extends an open invitation to our community partners, new partners and the greater Tampa Bay area celebrate our past, present and especially our future at our Mambo Number 8, FICS Anniversary Party on Friday, December 3, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel, Westshore, 500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and silent auction begin at 6:30 PM and the festivities kick off at 7:30 PM. In keeping with the Mambo theme, we invite participants to dress in 40’s style Mambo clothing, such as zootsuits! There will be plenty of opportunity to Mambo! As our main fundraiser for the year, we also invite sponsors and donors to the event.

More details will continue to be released. Tickets are on sale now and include: the happy hour/hors d’oeuvres, dinner, entertainment, beverage and dessert at $40/person and $75/couple. Did we mention it’s tax-deductible? Learn more at www.ficsinc.org, which includes our calendar of events. The mission of the Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS) is to partner with communities across Florida to help them achieve their goals through research, service, education and training. We are a statewide non-profit organization that reaches over two thousand people annually through our programming. For more information, please contact FICS at 813.249.8100.

Whisky North, Friday is Latin night

I just heard on the radio that fridays are Latin night at Whisky North.

They'll be playing salsa, merengue, bachata, and reggaeton.

No cover until midnight! $5 cover afterwards.

Physical Address
Whiskey North
11921 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, Florida 33618

Tampa Museum of Art, after dark, Friday the 22nd

The Tampa Museum of Art is throwing an Art After Dark Party this Friday.

There will be a live Latin music dance band.

Email from Juan, workshops later this month

Hello everyone,

As many of you already know I have recently relocated to Chicago Illinois, and I am no longer living in the Tampa bay area. I truly feel blessed and privilege to have met, taught, worked, and developed a friendship with many of you. I also have enjoyed watching you grow and develop as members of our Salsa community. I truly feel like a proud daddy every time I see you dance, teach, or being an advocate in our Tampa Salsa scene.

Even though I no longer teach in Tampa on a regular basis, I am planning to drop-in from time to time and schedule some workshops as well as some privates. Besides catching up with many of you this will also give me an excuse to come and visit!!! That being said, Saturday October 30th will be my first visit back since moving to Chicago, so I scheduled some workshops (Salsa, Bachata, and Cha-Cha) in which I hope you are
able to attend. I will also be available for private lessons... If you would like to schedule a private class with me please send me an email or give me a call.

The schedule for the workshops are as follows:

1:00pm - 2:00pm           Salsa
2:00pm - 3:00pm           Cha-Cha
3:00pm - 4:00pm           Bachata

The prices:

1 Workshop                  $15.00
2 Workshops                $25.00
3 Workshops                $35.00

To register for any of my workshops you can do so at www.juantato.com

Again, I wanted to thank you for joining my classes and allowing me to be a big part of your dancing life. I would love to see each and one of you on
Saturday October 30th at Frank Rey Dance Studio(3021 W. Water Ave. Tampa Fl 33614), but if I don't see you and you would like to keep up with me, please look me up on facebook at Juan TaTo Paredes.

Thank you and God bless
Sincerely,

Juan Ta To Paredes
www.juantato.com
juan2974@gmail.com
813-205-8587

Byblos Cafe, great deal on groupon today

One of my favorite restaurants has a great groupon deal going on.....I just purchased this one.

In order to flourish, Mediterranean chefs have adapted their style to match their seaside region—much like the grilled mail carriers that swim between Greek islands. Dine on culinary evolution with today's Groupon.

* For $15, you get $30 worth of Lebanese fare and drinks at Byblos Cafe in South Tampa.

Find out more......

Salsa / bachata cruise in December

This looks like a lot of fun! I won't be attending this one, because I'm booked on one in November.

http://allstarsalsaevents.com/allStarSalsaBachataCruise.html

Latin Rhythms at Koz Cafe, Clearwater

Saturday night salsa in Clearwater
Someone just sent me some information on a salsa place in Clearwater

Latin Rhythms Social @ Koz Cafe - TONIGHT!

Koz Cafe
2475 McMullen Booth Rd
(McMullen Booth & Enterprises Rds.)
Clearwater, Fl 33745




Saturday Nights
Latin Rhythms Social
Salsa, Merengue, Bacahata y Mas!
Background Music Starts @ 9:00 p.m.
Intro to Salsa Group Class @ 9:30 p.m.
Music, Dancing, & Socializing 'til 2:00 a.m.
$5 Cover Charge (21 & Up) Beginning @ 9:00 p.m.
Come Early for Dinner (Before 9:00 p.m.) to get in FREE!

Luis Enrique, Charlie Cruz, at Coachman Park, Sunday

Coachman Park se enciende con nuestro sabor Latino…

Tomorrow, there are some big names playing in concert at Coachman Park in Clearwater.
The feature act, of course, is Luis Enrique, one of my favorite salsa artists.
I can't believe this is not sold out yet.

Lineup includes:  Luis Enrique, Ivy Queen, Alexis & Fido, Joey Montana, Fulanito, Charlie Cruz y Carlos y Alejandra y más artistas por anunciar!

When:  Sunday, October 10th, 2010
Doors open at noon
Coolers not permitted
Tickets available through TicketMaster.

Wednesday at the Zone in Tarpon

I got this email, and it looks like it could be a lot of fun for Wednesday nights, especially if you live in Pinellas
Larry

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THE Place To Be On Wednesday Night!

Como Estan?!? 

How Are All Of You?!?
WE'VE MISSED YOU ALL!

Although we had a FABULOUS time up in the Tri-State area we are happy to be back at The Zone to teach you the absolute latest in turns, dips, shines, etc.

We are soooo looking forward to this evening. 
Great fun to be had!!!

If you wanna dance and have good time (and get rid of the stress that comes with "dealing with life") come on up to the Zone!

Have you been practicing?  If you have...GREAT!  If not, no worries.  We'll be reviewing and adding new stuff this Wednesday.

Ladies, Gentlemen:  If you're just starting to dance...THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!


Beginners DEFINITELY WELCOMED!

We will be splitting the group into TWO LEVELS:  Level One for those of you first timers and studying the most important part of Salsa dancing...the FUNDAMENTALS...and level two for those of you who have been attending for the past few weeks.

The "mahvelous" Debbie Rivas teaching on Level 1.

This way, those of you who are attending for the first time will get a glimpse of what's to come and those of you who have been attending will learn new stuff!! 

Don't miss out on getting into the next session. 

Remember, the more you attend, the faster and better you'll become an AUTHENTIC

 NEW YORK STYLE SALSERO or SALSERA 

NEXT SALSA CLASS THIS WEDNESDAY!! 
Salsa, Salsa, Y Maaaaas Salsa at The Zone Lounge, 121 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689.
813-531-0345 

Looking forward to bringing "La Familia" back to enjoy the one hour Salsa class featuring AUTHENTIC NEW YORK STYLE SALSA at this famous location!  

CLASSES $10.00 8:00PM T0 9PM

As always, we encourage you all to stay after the class for the "practice dance" and house party where the general public joins in for Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, ChaChaCha and MAYBE 
just the right touch of Disco/House. 

 Catch up with old friends or meet new ones!

Great location for learning steps, turn patterns, shines, etc. and socializing with friends you haven't seen in a while and making new ones.

Come on down...let's get "swingin'"!! 

Remember, fantastic "practice" party after the class where the general public is welcomed FOR FREE.
GREAT EXCERCISE!  GREAT MUSIC!  GREAT FUN!

It's gonna be another great evening.  

FULL BAR!  DRINK SPECIALS!  NO COVER!

HARDWOOD DANCE FLOOR!!!

For more info and to RSVP (PLEASE!) visit the Meetup site at salsa.meetup.com/340 or visit our website at salsabroso.com at click on the Meetup link. 

SEE YOU THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

We're looking forward to seeing you guys again 

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN!

PS: Private, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, etc. classes are available.  For more info call Eddie at 727-784-3971 or his cell 203-984-4167.

EDDIE PEREZ, Chief Instructor
SALSABROSO DANCE INSTRUCTION
Come, Take A Class.  You're Gonna Love The Way You Feel!