Peoria Area Lindy & Swing

-Week of May 17th, 2009-

Events

The Big Spring Swing Reunion

The Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL
Music: Gina Knight Orchestra
Price: $12 ($10 w/ student ID)
Contact: http://www.ginaknightorchestra.com/

GKO features saxophonist extraordinaire, Steve Roberts! Hey all you .vintage. dancers! Dust off those blyers, and come out, come out, wherever you are! We.re gonna party like it.s 1999!

7pm - doors open
7:30 - complimentary dance lesson
8:30 - opening set by Marquardt School Jazz Band!
9-midnight - GKO

Dance lesson and DJ between band breaks provided by Doberman

Galaxie Nite

When: Sat May 16 9pm . Sun May 17 1am
Where: The Galaxie

9 pm: Free lesson w/admission
10 pm - 1 am: dancing

$15 suggested donation

Weekly Events

Wednesday (5-20):

What: RCBS Wednesday Blues Shows
When: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Where: Dragon's Dome in Pekin
Type of dancing: Swing/Lindy/Blues

Thursday (5-21):

What: Open Practice Session
When: 7:30PM-10:30PM
Where: Matty V's House
Type of dancing: Swing/Lindy/Blues/Balboa

Upcoming Events

First Annual A.R.T. Swing Workshop Weekend

First Annual A.R.T. Swing
Workshop Weekend
May 22-24, 2009

Pre-registration postmarked on or before April 23, 2009 - $75.00
After April 23, 2009 - $90.00
Al a cart group lessons - $15.00
Pop-up Dance - $10.00 / free with weekend wristband

Swing Dance at Body Fitness

Where: Body Fitness

Music Style: Swing, Lindy Hop and some blues

Time:

7:00pm - 8:00pm Dance Lesson - Swing (Katie Hahn & George Whorten will be teaching)
8:00pm - 11:30pm - Dance Time

Cost:

Lesson + Dance: $8 single / $12 couple
Dance Only:$5 single / $8 couple

Location: Body Fitness, Inc.: 3020 N University (Corners of University, Forrest Hill and Loucks)
RSVP: bodyfit@sbcglobal.net.

Show-Me Blues in St. Louis

Welcome to Show-Me Blues!
Welcome to St. Louis where we like our blues like the weather . always changing! We'll take you from jump blues to a slow sultry song. True to its reputation, we will open our doors and show you the friendly attitude St. Louis is known for and some of our favorite haunts.

St. Louis is back on the map and taking things back to basics. No frills, just the good music, friendly faces, and hospitality St. Louis is known for.

We're starting the weekend off early, Thursday night, with a pub crawl in the best blues bars in St. Louis. Enjoy some good soul, listen to a few of our local bands, then wrap up at Beale on Broadway for a preview of the amazing Kim Massie.

We'll bring you some great music from DJs across the country without competitions or lessons. As the weekend goes on you'll see we've saved the best for last. An amazing dueling piano bar built for great sound with great food and even better drinks. We'll bring you the incredible Kim Massie, an exchange tradition and a St. Louis icon. Her voice will blow you away with soul that gives Aretha a run for her money. By the time you say goodbye you'll be calling St. Louis home.

For more info, check out: http://www.showmeblues.com

Do you know of an event not listed here? Send us the info at events@palswing.org.