The opening event of the 2008 International Chicago Tango Fest – “Buenos Aires Night in Chicago” on Thursday, August 21 – will introduce the starring fourteen Argentine Tango dancers and instructors to Chicago. Set as an outdoor street festival, the social dancing and mingling will begin at 6:00 pm in the Heart of Italy neighborhood at Café Duvall (2257 W 23rd Place). With live music provided by the Mandragora Orchestra of Minneapolis MN, this free milonga is a wonderful opportunity for non-dancers to observe the informal and yet emotional dance. Many local dancers, as well as those from across the country and around the world who are traveling to Chicago for the 2008 International Chicago Tango Fest, will be dancing under the tent and then, later (10:00 pm to 2:00 am) inside Café Duvall to the passionate rhythms of Tango. There will be a cash bar and fabulous grilled food, with an Argentine parialla flavor, for purchase. For directions to Cafe Duvall, call 773-376-8760 or visit www.cafeduvallchicago.com. For additional information on the 2008 International Chicago Tango Fest through Wednesday, August 27, please email [email protected] or visit www.chicagotangofest.com.
Phoebe J. (PJ) Grant of WindyCityTango, Unlimited 312-60TANGO (312-608-2646) cell - text msgs OK [email protected] (for tango business messages) [email protected] (for immediate communication) Promoter, Teacher, Performer, Sponsor of Argentine Tango
