DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE DAY is (2/27)!!!
Celebrate with the people that gave the world, merengue,
bachata, ripia, the current Miss Universe Amelia Vega,
and MORE!!!

"DIRTY DANCING: HAVANA NIGHTS" FREE Advanced Screening
(2/26) 7:30pm! See http://SalsaHouston.com/message/227
"DIRTY DANCING: HAVANA NIGHTS" opens in theaters
(2/27)!!! See http://www.dirtydancinghavananights.com

"RADIO EL SOL" is now simulcast on both 1050AM and
1320AM, Mon-Sat noon-5pm, and always online at
http://www.houstonradioelsol.com !!!

"SALSA EN LA PLAZA" FREE Salsa Concert Series at Jones
Plaza starts up again in April 2004!!! Keep posted to
SalsaHouston.com for the latest.

Check out the LA Salsa article at
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~29627~1942796,00.html

TEXAS SALSA OPEN COMPETITION is coming (3/19), for both
pros and amateurs!!! Info at jmercado47@...

Congratulations to the Houston Salsa Dancers, Cosalda,
Rhumba Y Bongo, and SWAT, for being selected to perform
at the New York Salsa Congress in August!!!

NEW CASINO RUEDA list at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/riocasinorueda

WEEKLY SALSA TIP: Remember to pay attention to your
partner and make eye contact while you are dancing.
Do you have a salsa tip that you want to share?
Email SalsaHouston@..., and it may get posted.

Check out all the FREE SALSA LESSONS at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SalsaHouston/message/223

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!!!

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

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Salsa Calendar
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February 26, Thursday 7pm.
"PREMIO LO NUESTRO A LA MUSICA LATINA 2004"
LIVE on UNIVISION-TV!!!
Info at http://www.univision.com and click on "TV"

February 26, Thursday 7:30pm.
"DIRTY DANCING: HAVANA NIGHTS" FREE Advanced Screening!
Edwards Marq*E Theater
7600 Katy Frwy (I-10 @ Silber)
(713) 263-0808
FREE Pass info at http://SalsaHouston.com/message/227
Movie info at http://www.dirtydancinghavananights.com

February 26, Thursday.
EDDY HERRERA (merengue) from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!!!
Club Tropicana
3222 Fondren (at Richmond)
(713) 977-4188

February 27, Friday.
EL BINOMIO DE ORO (vallenato) from COLOMBIA!!!
Babilonia
8320 SW Frwy
Info at http://www.babiloniaclub.com

February 28, Saturday 9:45am.
HOUSTON HISPANIC FORUM'S CAREER AND EDUCATION DAY!!!
George R Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
http://www.hispanicforum.org/index.php?topgroupid=3
FREE for the Family!!!
BALLET FIESTA MEXICANA to perform 10:30am-1pm!!!

March 5-7, Friday-Sunday.
NOVICE INVITATIONAL BALLROOM DANCE CONTESTS
Melody Club Ballroom
3027 Crossview
Info at http://www.swwc.org/novice/2004/home.htm

March 6, Saturday.
SONORA CARRUSELES (salsa) from COLOMBIA!!!
Club Tropicana
3222 Fondren (at Richmond)
(713) 977-4188

March 8, Monday 7pm.
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS at Rodeo Houston!!!
Reliant Stadium
Info at http://www.hlsr.com/stars/0308.aspx

March 13, Saturday.
KINITO MENDEZ (merengue) from SANTO DOMINGO!!!
MENDYS PERALTA (bachata) from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC!!!
Club 713
3860 South Gessner (at Westpark)
Info at http://www.club713.com/Kinito3-13.htm

March 20, Saturday.
DAVID SANCHEZ (Latin Jazz) and
JERRY GONZALEZ AND FORT APACHE BAND (Latin Jazz)
Wortham Theather Center
Info at http://www.dacamera.com/artist11.html

March 21, Sunday.
FIVE STAR BAND (punta) from HONDURAS
Amazonia Discotheque
11449 N. Freeway (exit Aldine-Bender)
(281) 260-9885

March 28, Sunday noon-5pm.
CASA CUBA PICNIC
Bear Creek Park -- Pavilion #2
Info at http://www.casacuba.org/events_picnic.html

APRIL 1, 2004, Thursday 8pm.
JULIO BOCCA & BALLET ARGENTINO
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana
(713) 227-3974
http://www.spahouston.org/dance.htm#bocca

April 8, Thursday 8pm.
CHAYANNE (Latin Pop Hunk)!!!
Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Info at http://www.chayanne.info
http://cc.com/detail.asp?eventID=77290
http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com

April 24, Saturday.
RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA (African salsa)
at the Houston International Festival!!!
More info to come.

April 29, Thursday 6pm.
"2004 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS"
LIVE on TELEMUNDO-TV!!!
Check out http://www.telemundomv.com

May 9, Sunday 8pm.
ALEJANDRO SANZ (Grammy Latin Pop Artist)!!!
Reliant Arena
8400 Kirby Dr
Tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/755193