Sunday, Jul 1, 2007 • Jerry Costanzo Big Band at Coopers Beach • SCC
The Southhampton Cultural Center will kick off it’s Summer Concert Series with Jerry Costanzo Big Band at Coopers Beach, presented by East End Properties, LLC. Rain date is July 2nd, 2007.
(Note: During the summer beach season, nonresidents pay $30 per day during the week for parking and $35 on the weekend for parking at the beach. Southampton Village residence park for free. I do not know if they will be charging a parking fee to non-residence, during the evening performance.)
Band: The Swing Alliance Septet with Jerry Costanzo
The Band Features:
Jerry Costanzo- vocals
Jeff Mitchel- tenor sax
Andrew Grossbard- alto sax
Mark Topaz- trumpet
Ken Macdonald- trombone
John Ray- bass
Ed Pisano- keyboard
Frank Beluchi- drums
Venue: Coopers Beach
Coopers Beach - Southhampton268 Meadow Ln
Southampton, NY 11968
Organizer: Southampton Cultural Center (SCC)
Southampton Cultural Center provides classes and a summer calendar of events.
Phone: 631-287-4377
Web: http://www.southamptonculturalcenter.org/
E-mail:
Tuesday, Jul 3, 2007 • Tuesday Swing Dance • SDLI
Yes we are having a swing dance on July 3rd.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Brennan’s Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub 546 Route 111, Hauppauge, NY. 631-979-7855
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersFriday, Jul 6, 2007 • LI Jazz Orch at South Huntington Library • Not a SDLI Event
Summer Concert Series: Mike Ficco & the Long Island Jazz Orchestra
Outdoor Garden, South Huntington Library
Friday, July 06, 2007 at 7:00 PM
(I expect that this will be a concert and not a dance event.)
From the east - Take the Northern State Parkway to exit 41 - Wolf Hill Road. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Wolf Hill Road. Continue on Wolf Hill Road until the second traffic light. Stay in the right lane. At this intersection of five roads, you will see Saint Anthony’s High School diagonally to the right. Take the second right onto Pidgeon Hill Road heading North-West. You wil pass Saint Anthony’s High School on your left. Continue up Pidgeon Hill Road about 1 mile until you reach 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. The library is next to the Long Island School for the Gifted.
Band: Long Island Jazz Orchestra
Mike Ficco & The Long Island Jazz Orchestra
The Long Island Jazz Orchestra, recognized as one of the most exciting and versatile 16-piece big bands in the New York metropolitan area, was formed by Mike Ficco with the area’s finest and most accomplished jazz musicians. The band specializes in performing original distinctive compositions and arrangements of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich and others. The band also features vocalist Frank Russo performing the songs of Dean Martin, Tony Bennet and others. Join us!
Web: http://www.lijazz.com/
Phone: 631-723-0693
Email:
Venue: South Huntington Public Library
SHPLSouth Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
E-mail:
Web: http://www.shpl.info
Phone: 631.549.4411
Take the Northern State Parkway to exit 41 - Wolf Hill Road. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Wolf Hill Road. Continue on Wolf Hill Road until the second traffic light. Stay in the right lane. At this intersection of five roads, you will see Saint Anthony’s High School diagonally to the right. Take the second right onto Pidgeon Hill Road heading North-West. You wil pass Saint Anthony’s High School on your left. Continue up Pidgeon Hill Road about 1 mile until you reach 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. The library is next to the Long Island School for the Gifted.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Saturday, Jul 7, 2007 • Wine Press Concert Series • Not a SDLI Event
The East End Arts Council
Wine Press Concert Series
Presents
Jerry Costanzo with Steve Shaiman & The Swingtime Big Band
Vineyard 48- Route 48, Cutchogue, NY
Saturday July 7th
6- 8 PM
Join us for a evening of great jazz, swing American Popular Standards and maybe a glass of wine or two
Under the stars with New York’s finest 18-piece big band
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Saturday, Jul 7, 2007 • No Barn Dance • SDLI
During the summer months of July and August, Swing Dance Long Island does not have Barn Dances during the first Saturday of the month. We plan to resume our regular Saturday dance schedule in September.
SDLI does continue the Tuesday dances in Brennan’s over the summer.
Venue: Brush Barn
Brush BarnThe Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn is located behind the historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 211 East Main Street, Smithtown NY 11787 and is not visible from the street. About 0.2 miles east on Main Street from the intersection of Route 111 and Route 25 (Main Street). There is a white house that is #211 (Epenetus Smith Tavern) and a gravel drive beside the house.
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2007 • Blue Vipers of Brooklyn at Brennan’s • SDLI
July 10 - Blue Vipers of Brooklyn
Venue: Brennan’s Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub 546 Route 111, Hauppauge, NY. 631-979-7855
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersWednesday, Jul 11, 2007 • POSTPONED - Picnic Pops 2007 - Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks • {REL[687][sponsor]4x4uIY30REL}
Due to Thunderstorm forcast this event has been postponed.
Picnic Pops 2007 Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 11
Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks—The King of Swing returns, providing classic hits from the twenties and thirties.
Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm, with the Concerts beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Admission: $10.00; $8.00 62 and older & members; children 12 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined.
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 • Sachem Summer Concert Series with Jerry Costanzo & Swing Time Big Band • Not a SDLI Event
Date: 7/13/2007
Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Description: Summer Concert Series
Bring your lawn chairs; inside if it rains!
Jerry Costanzo & Swing Time Big Band
Featuring the Big Band Sound has become the trademark of this talented group utilizing a brass section of trumpets and trombones, a woodwind section of alto, tenor and baritone saxophones and a rhythm section containing keyboard, bass and drums. These seventeen musicians will have you jitterbugging in the parking lot with their upbeat sound and slow dancing to the romantic ballads of the 30’s and 40’s. Jerry Costanzo is the featured singer.
Location: Community Room A&B
Band: Swingtime Big Band
Swing Time Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.
SWINGTIME thrills concert audiences and Ballroom dancers alike with authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet and Stan Kenton, among many others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile ensemble has been enjoying remarkable success playing both the swing music that is its calling card, as well as a wide variety of tunes to accommodate the many varied styles requested by ballroom dancersThe Lindy, Fox Trot, Peabody, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba and Mambo, among others. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room.
Steven Shaiman, Artistic Director
Phone: 516-876-8324
Email:
Website: http://swingtimeny.com
Venue: Sachem Public Library
Sachem Public LibrarySachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Road
Holbrook, New York 11741
Phone: (631)588-5024
Email:
Web: http://sachem.suffolk.lib.ny.us/
Directions:
The Sachem Public Library is located at 150 Holbrook Road in Holbrook, New York. The library building is approximately half way between the Long Island Expressway and Portion Road on the West side of Holbrook Road across from the Nokomis Elementary School.
Getting to the Library from the L.I.E. west of exit 61.
Take Exit 61 off the Expressway and take a left (to go north) on Holbrook Road at the second traffic light on the Service Road. The Library is approximately 1/2 mile north of the L.I.E. on the left side of Holbrook Road across from the Nokomis Elementary School.
Getting to the Library from the L.I.E. east of exit 62.
Take Exit 62 off the Expressway and stay on the service road until the first traffic light after you pass the Motorola building. Take a right on Holbrook Road (to go north) at the traffic light. The Library is approximately 1/2 mile north of the L.I.E. on the left side of Holbrook Road across from the Nokomis Elementary School.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Friday, Jul 13, 2007 • TGIF @ BROOKHAVEN • BNL
TGIF @ BROOKHAVEN on Friday, July 13th, 2007:
Season Opening Event: “Summer Get-Together Jam Session”
Place: Brookhaven Center, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Long Island, New York; Open to the Public; non-employees
Time & schedule:
7 pm, start of cold food buffet;
8 - 9 pm, Lesson - East Coast Swing (1 hr)
9:00 - 11:30 pm: Open dancing with digital-DJ (general dance mix)
**In addition to partner dancing, there will be some line dancing such as Anna, Jitterbug Stroll, Samba, Electric Slide, etc…
General Admission:
$15 per person! Covers everything!! Includes dance lessons, cold food buffet, and social dancing, etc.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Brookhaven National Lab
Brookhaven National LabGo to LIE Exit 68 north on William Floyd Parkway;
(There are signs to: Brookhaven National Laboratory) About 1 1/2 miles away, turn right (before the second light), to BNL’s gate. Present a picture ID (driver’s license is ok) to the guard. From the Guard Booth, go straight, turn left at the first light; A few hundred feet away, on your left, is the Brookhaven Center. For more details on directions, visit: http://www.bnl.gov/bnlweb/maps.html
Organizer: BNL Social & Cultural Club (BNL)
The BNL Social & Cultural Club holds weekly dance socials (TGIFs) and workshops at the North Ballroom, Brookhaven Center, Brookhaven National Laboratory every Friday evening from 7 to 11:30 pm.
Unless otherwise noted, workshops and lessons are from 7:10 pm to 9:30 pm with a food break in-between, followed by open social dancing up to 11:30 pm at the Brookhaven Center, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York.
Cost per person: $15(members)/$20(non-members), or $8/$12 for social dancing only without the lessons; members rate applies also to all Bera members with BNL ID, SDLI members with ID, students with school ID, and all subscribers of the Social-L list and the Yahoo DanceLovers group. (Special events have different rates).
Dance socials are open to the general public, but require a photo-id at the BNL front gate.
Their most current schedule is: BNL Social & Cultural Club Calendar
They also maintain a mailing list. To join: BNL Social-L email list
Contacts (Click below to send e-mail):
Rudy Alforque, 631-344-4733, or , or
Jack Guthy, 631- 929-8287, or
Saturday, Jul 14, 2007 • WaterFire Providence® - The Sovereign Plaza Ballroom 2007 • Not a SDLI Event
The Sovereign Plaza Ballroom 2007 at WaterFire Providence®
Sovereign Bank has renewed its sponsorship of the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom. The Sovereign Plaza Ballroom return this season for four exciting nights:
* May 26th - Foxtrot & Waltz
* June 23rd - Tango
* July 14th - Swing
* August 18th - Salsa
The Sovereign Plaza Ballroom is free and open to the public, courtesy of Sovereign Bank. Each night of the Sovereign Plaza Ballroom features music and dancing at the intersection of Westminster and Weybosset Streets in the heart of Providence’s Financial District from 8:00PM to 12AM.
Located in the heart of the financial district on the cobblestone circle on Westminster Street directly in front of the Rhode Island Headquarters of Sovereign Bank.
The polished black dance floor, stretching sixty-one feet across, hovers just above the cobblestones while hundreds of dancers enjoy the night air, the beautiful music and the breathtaking architecture.
WaterFire is weather dependent. Occasional showers or passing thunderstorms will usually not cancel the event. However, WaterFire is usually cancelled in the event (or prediction) of heavy sustained rain. Please call our Information Line (401-272-3111) for weather updates. For general information or to learn of any additional dates, call our Information Line or visit our website at www.waterfire.org. Dates and offerings subject to change.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Sunday, Jul 15, 2007 • Isotope Stompers at Huntington Summer Arts Festival • Not a SDLI Event
Isotope Stompers at Chapin Rainbow Stage, Heckscher Park, Huntington
Just one of the great performances that make up the summer long 42nd Annual Huntington Summer Arts Festival.
For complete calendar go to: http://www.huntingtonarts.org/sections/summer_arts_festival/archive/2007/txtSched07.htm
All performances are FREE to the public!
All shows begin at 8:30pm
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Sunday, Jul 15, 2007 • Rob’s Swingable Event Calendar • Rob & Patty
Rob dropped me a link to his list of Summer 2007 Swingable Events Calendar.
Organizer: Swingtime Entertainment (Rob & Patty)
Rob and Patty have compiled their list of Swingable events in Long Island this summer. Check it out.
Website: Swingtime Entertainment
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2007 • Tuesday Swing Dance with Balboa Lesson • SDLI
Stephanie and Dave are going to do one of their popular Balboa lessons. Get there on time, lot of material to cover - lesson starts at 8:00PM sharp.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Brennan’s Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub 546 Route 111, Hauppauge, NY. 631-979-7855
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday DJ
$15 General Admission, $5 Students with current ID, $10 SDLI MembersWednesday, Jul 18, 2007 • Picnic Pops 2007 - Doo Wop & Soul Revue • {REL[524][sponsor]4x4uIY30REL}
Picnic Pops 2007 Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 18
Doo Wop & Soul Revue --Featuring Mike Murray (Music Director, The Chantels) and the West Side Boppers (from recent off-Broadway hit “Great Googley Moo"), with special guest Kyle Flandrau of Kid Kyle and the Kool Kats.
Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm, with the Concerts beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Admission: $10.00; $8.00 62 and older & members; children 12 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined.
Friday, Jul 20, 2007 • “It’s a Wonderful Life” Benefit Dance • Not a SDLI Event
"It’s a Wonderful Life” Benefit Dance
DJ Music by Rudy
7PM - 11PM $25/pp
Christ Lutheran Church
189 Burr Road, East Northport
Corner of Burr & Larkfield Road
Info:
Raffles, door prizes, cake and coffee. B.Y.O.B. (beer or wine only)
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 • Istope Stompers at Stony Brook Post Office • Not a SDLI Event
Istope Stompers Dixieland Jazz Band at the Stony Brook Post Office.
7-10PM.
Need I say more?
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Sunday, Jul 22, 2007 • Swing Remix at SOL • Not a SDLI Event
Swing Remix at SOL
Sunday, July 22nd 2007
SOL 609 West 29th Street NYC
July 22nd we return for our fourth installment. Swing Remix will Feature Stompy Jones from San Francisco! During the breaks our DJ’s will take over and you’ll want to check out the fun and games and demos too!
We are happy to have Matt Bedel and Laura Jeffers for our afternoon workshops from 4-7pm
General Admission
7:30pm - 8:00pm Basic Swing Lesson
8:15pm - 12:00pm Dancing
Doors open for general admission at 7:15PM. Beginner Swing lesson at 7:30pm, Band plays 8:15pm - 11:30pm along with DJ’s Nando and Paolo Pants!
General admission tickets will be available online for just $11. Mailing List price $14, General Admission at door:$16.00
Go To: www.swingremix.com to buy tix
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 • Cliff and the Cliffhangers at Brennan’s • SDLI
July 24 - Cliff and the Cliffhangers
Venue: Brennan’s Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub 546 Route 111, Hauppauge, NY. 631-979-7855
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.
Pricing: Tuesday Band
$20 General Admission, $10 Students with current ID, $15 SDLI MembersWednesday, Jul 25, 2007 • Picnic Pops 2007 - The Day Trippers • {REL[526][sponsor]4x4uIY30REL}
Picnic Pops 2007 Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 25
The Day Trippers—Sing and dance along to those familiar Beatles tunes form the early sixties, as The Day Trippers once again bring that vibrant Liverpool sound to Old Westbury Gardens.
Gates open at 5:00 pm, dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm, with the Concerts beginning at 7:00 pm. Bring your friends and we’ll provide the soundtrack for an enjoyable evening under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens.
Admission: $10.00; $8.00 62 and older & members; children 12 and under free. All concerts have rain dates to be determined.
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 • Lets Be Frank • Not a SDLI Event
Jerry Costanzo & His All Star Jazz Quartet
Wayne Sabella Piano, Frank Hansen Bass, Ian Petillo Drums, George Petropoulos Trumpet
In a Swingin’ Performence Entitled
“LETS BE FRANKâ€
A Tribute to Sinatra, Bennett, Dino, Nat Cole and Many Other Crooning Legends
Thursday July 26th 9-12 PM
Port Jazz 201 Main Street Port Jefferson, 11777 631-476-7600
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 • Cliff in South Huntington • Not a SDLI Event
Concert Series: Lil Cliff & The Cliffhangers
Outdoor Garden, South Huntington Library
Friday, July 27, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Venue: South Huntington Public Library
SHPLSouth Huntington Public Library
145 Pidgeon Hill Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
E-mail:
Web: http://www.shpl.info
Phone: 631.549.4411
Take the Northern State Parkway to exit 41 - Wolf Hill Road. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Wolf Hill Road. Continue on Wolf Hill Road until the second traffic light. Stay in the right lane. At this intersection of five roads, you will see Saint Anthony’s High School diagonally to the right. Take the second right onto Pidgeon Hill Road heading North-West. You wil pass Saint Anthony’s High School on your left. Continue up Pidgeon Hill Road about 1 mile until you reach 145 Pidgeon Hill Road. The library is next to the Long Island School for the Gifted.
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 • Bill Wilkinson & the Long Island Sound Swing Band • Not a SDLI Event
Bill Wilkinson and the 20-piece Big Band will play favorites from Dorsey, Miller, Goodman, Ellington, Basie, Shaw, and others. This free outdoor concert is offered by the Harborfields Public Library on 31 Broadway in Greenlawn, just North of Pulaski. Blankets and chairs may be placed on the front lawn anytime after 5:30 pm, and the Band starts playing at 7 pm. Snacks and beverages in plastic containers are permitted, however, no glass containers are allowed at this family event.
Band: Long Island Sound Swing Band
Bill Wilkinson and the Long Island Sound Swing Band delivers that full, big band sound.
Bill Wilkinson
Phone: 631-874-0164
Email:
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Sunday, Jul 29, 2007 • Concert at Bayard Cutting Arboretum • Not a SDLI Event
Concert at Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Oakdale, NY
2:00-4:00pm
Presented by the Islip Arts Council
Website: http://www.islipartscouncil.org/free_concerts.html
Band: Swingtime Big Band
Swing Time Big Band
Dedicated to the performance of America’s greatest popular standards, SWINGTIME BIG BAND is a 20-piece authentic swing band comprised of master interpreters of music from the Swing Era (mid-1930’s through early 1950’s). The ensemble specializes in performing original arrangements of Big Band classics from the Great American Songbook, bringing to life both the style and the spirit of this music for 21st century audiences to experience in living color.
SWINGTIME thrills concert audiences and Ballroom dancers alike with authentic recreations of the timeless swing music of such great Big Band leaders as Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Woody Herman, Les Brown, Charlie Barnet and Stan Kenton, among many others.
With the recent renaissance in popularity of both swing music and ballroom dancing, this versatile ensemble has been enjoying remarkable success playing both the swing music that is its calling card, as well as a wide variety of tunes to accommodate the many varied styles requested by ballroom dancersThe Lindy, Fox Trot, Peabody, Cha-Cha, Tango, Merengue, Rhumba and Mambo, among others. Highlights of the many prestigious venues at which SWINGTIME members have performed include: Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Plaza Hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, Tavern on the Green and the Rainbow Room.
Steven Shaiman, Artistic Director
Phone: 516-876-8324
Email:
Website: http://swingtimeny.com
Organizer: This is not a Swing Dance Long Island Event (Not a SDLI Event)
The listed event is NOT sponsored by Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. This event was thought to be of interest to our SDLI’s members. Before traveling, always verify the event information directly with the organizer’s website, since things change and events do get canceled.
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2007 • Tuesday Swing Dance • SDLI
Just another Tuesday Swing Dance - But wait it’s the fifth Tuesday of the month. There must be a special dance class.... That right the Jitterbug Stroll Line Dance will be taught by Brad & Ashley.
Band: DJ Music
Music will be provided by DJ.
Image CC2.0-A: tatsuhico / Flickr
Venue: Brennan’s Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub
Brennans Irish Pub 546 Route 111, Hauppauge, NY. 631-979-7855
Organizer: Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. (SDLI)
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long Island, New York.
Join a friendly group of people every Tuesday evening for a mix of East Coast Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, Hollywood Lindy, West Coast Swing, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and some Ballroom dancing. No partners are needed and beginners are welcome.