Hi All, In the way of an update, be advised the back-up location of this event, in case the primary location is unavailable to us, is further down Maiden Lane. In other words, if the band is not set-up next to the cafe nearest to Union Squre, then continue on Maiden Lane further away from Union Square toward Grant Street and you will find the site somewhere within the next block (but still on Maiden Lane - listen for Tango music!). Don't forget the drinks and laughs at the St. Francis Hotel Compass Rose Room after. I'll be calling the roll and taking down names! Just kidding, but should you not come, you are going to miss a really fun time.
On Sunday, July 30, 2000 (weather permitting), a HIT AND RUN MILONGA will be held from 1PM to 3PM at Maiden Lane (just off Union Square) in San Francisco. Dale Meyers and his Strictly Tango band will provide the live music. A cafe with outside tables is located adjacent to the selected location. As many of you know, Maiden Lane is closed to auto traffic so we can dance in the street and on the sidewalk. Many tourists and others will be in the area so an audience should develop. Our object is to create a "1920'2 like Buenos Aries street milonga scene so we ask that some of you (those who may wish) come in period dress (women in headbands, perhaps box hats, feathers, whatever - - men in double-breasted suits, hats, whatever). Of course, any dress is acceptable. As to the "run" in HIT AND RUN, the "run" part is that (those who survive) intend to escape to the St. Francis Hotel for drinks and laughs after. As the St. Francis Hotel holds a very nice English Tea on Sunday afternoons in the beautiful Compass Rose Room, people there are often well dressed (for us the English Tea part is optional). The afternoon should be a lot of fun. Donation - A $2.00 per person donation for the band will be appreciated. Parking - Inexpensive parking is available at the Sutter/Stockton garage. Dance surface - The street is asphalt, but the surface is fairly good. However, it is suggested you leave your best dance shoes at home. For information, call 650-328-2718
