Houston Press Music Awards "Best Latin" goes to the
junior salsa band "CALIENTE"!!! And Elvia's is "Best
Latin Venue" for the 10th year in a row!!! Check out
http://www.houstonpress.com/issues/2003-08-14/feature.html

Is Salsa evolving to Reggaeton??? Check out
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/ae/music/2050573

FREE SALSA tonight (8/20) at Sullivan's (4608 Westheimer,
713-961-0333) with Amy Felan Salsa Band!!! NO COVER!!!

"JACK"N JILL" SALSA CONTEST every Sunday at Elvia's
(2727 Fondren, 713-266-9631)!!! NO COVER everyone!!!
FREE Wine for Ladies!!!

Check out all the FREE SALSA LESSONS at
http://SalsaHouston.com/files/FAQ/Lesson.html

ORBITA 100.7-FM takes SALSA requests at 713-390-5628!!!

KLOVE 106.5-FM plays SALSA on Fri-Sat nights. Request
line at 713-390-5789!!!

Check out Salsa Music on the Houston's Radio and TV at
http://SalsaHouston.com/files/FAQ/media.html

Tell your friends about http://SalsaHouston.com !!!

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Salsa Calendar
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August 22-23, Friday-Saturday.
HOUSTON DANCE FESTIVAL Ballroom Competitions
Omni Westside Hotel
13210 Katy Frwy
Info at http://www.houstondancefestival.com

August 23, Saturday 10am.
KID'S DANCE FITNESS CONTEST
Arena Theater
7326 SW Freeway
http://www.netmio.com/city/houston/custom/1,1330,CI7-LGen-
ID1018,00.html

August 23, Saturday.
POCHY Y SU COCO BAND (merengue) from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MENDYS PERALTA (bachata) from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Club 713
3860 South Gessner (at Westpark)
Info: 832-242-6600, 713-787-0665 or
http://club713.com/aug23.htm
Ladies FREE before 9pm!!!

August 24, Sunday 8pm.
RICARDO ARJONA (Latin pop) from GUATEMALA
Reliant Center
8400 Kirby Dr
Tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/759981

AUGUST 28, Thursday.
SALSA DANCE PERFORMANCES with
STACEY LOPEZ/LUCY LEON from PUERTO RICO
VICTOR BURGOS/GABY BERNAL of SALSA CON CLAVE from MEXICO
and some Houston Salsa Dance groups!!!
Rumba Club
11030 Kingspoint (at I-45 South)
Info: 281-992-6289 or jmercado47@...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HoustonSalsa/message/73

AUGUST 29, Friday.
SALSA DANCE PERFORMANCES with
STACEY LOPEZ/LUCY LEON from PUERTO RICO
VICTOR BURGOS/GABY BERNAL of SALSA CON CLAVE from MEXICO
and some Houston Salsa Dance groups!!!
Rumba Club
11030 Kingspoint (at I-45 South)
Info: 281-992-6289 or jmercado47@...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HoustonSalsa/message/73

August 29, Friday.
EL SHERIF Y SU ORQUESTA LA RAZZA (punta) from HONDURAS
Club 713
3860 South Gessner (at Westpark)
Info at 832-242-6600

August 30, Saturday 11am-5:30pm.
SALSA WORKSHOPS with STACEY LOPEZ/LUCY LEON and
VICTOR BURGOS/GABY BERNAL of SALSA CON CLAVE
11030 Kingspoint (at I-45 South)
Info: 281-992-6289 or jmercado47@...
11:00am - Salsa all levels
12:30pm - Salsa Partnering
02:30pm - Cha Cha all levels
04:00pm - Quebradita con Salsa
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HoustonSalsa/message/73

August 30, Saturday.
EL TRI (leyendas de rock español) from MEXICO
De Andas Ballroom
5201 Hopper Road
http://www.netmio.com/city/houston/events/detail/0,1246,ID12034-CI7-
LGen,00.html

August 31, Sunday.
FIESTA PATRIAS 2003
Reliant Center
One Reliant Park (at Kirby and 610 South)
FREE for the Family!!! Check out
http://city.netmio.com/channel_detail/0,2026,ID3478-LGen-CI7,00.html
STACEY LOPEZ/LUCY LEON and VICTOR BURGOS/GABY BERNAL will
perform and offer lessons at the "Michelob Ultra" Booth

August 31, Sunday.
LA MAKINA (merengue) from PUERTO RICO
Club Tropicana
3222 Fondren (at Richmond)
(713) 977-4188

September 3, Wednesday 8-10pm.
2003 LATIN GRAMMYS on CBS-TV
LIVE from MIAMI AmericanAirlines Arena!!!
http://www.grammy.com/press/press_releases/2003/0402a.html

September 4, Thursday.
SALSA COMPETITION - Qualifying Round
Club Tropicana
3222 Fondren (at Richmond)
Info at http://pro.upscalesalsa.com
Final Round Sept 11.
Winning Couple goes to Miami Salsa Congress!!!

September 11, Thursday.
SALSA COMPETITION - Final Round
Club Tropicana
3222 Fondren (at Richmond)
Info at http://pro.upscalesalsa.com
Winning Couple goes to Miami Salsa Congress!!!

September 13, Saturday.
ORQUESTA INTERNATIONAL HERMANOS FLORES (cumbia)
from EL SALVADOR
Club 713
3860 South Gessner (at Westpark)
Info at http://club713.com/satsept13.htm

September 14, Sunday 12pm-11pm.
FESTIVAL PATRIOTICO CENTROAMERICANO with
ORQUESTA INTERNACIONAL HERMANOS FLORES (cumbia)
from EL SALVADOR
LOS ROLAND'S (punta) from HONDURAS
LOS MOKUANES (musica nica) from NICARAGUA
ORGULLO VALLENATO (vallenato)
The 610 Arena (or Traders Fair II)
5515 South Loop East
Info at 832-283-2323
http://www.caladproductions.com/patriotico.php

September 18, Thursday.
GRUPO NICHE (salsa) from COLOMBIA!!!
Club 713
3860 South Gessner (at Westpark)
Info at http://club713.com/thursept18.htm

September 19, Friday 6pm-2am.
LULAC Council #30 SALSA FUNDRAISER
Rumba Club
11030 Kingspoint
Info lulaccouncil30@... or eoesco@...
Happy Hour Buffett and Local Salsa Dance Companies
Performances!!!