Well, they came and went, in a matter of little more than a month. Marcos Questa's and Ruta Maria's La Viruta Milonga in Beverly Hills (co-hosted with L.A.'s Yolanda Rossi) was a promising venue that offered an upscale experience, with a nightclub feel. However, they made the announcement this past Monday before the farewell milonga for Romina Levin and Claudio Villagra that … [Read more...] about Milonga openings and closings
Review: The Santa Monica International Tango Holiday gala milonga
This is the second year of the SMITH (Santa Monica International Tango Holiday; the name gives its a nice European ring, rather than calling it a festival), and last year's attendees, some of who were not going to go this year but decided to take another chance, say things have improved greatly. I cannot attest to this comment, as I did not attend last year. But those with … [Read more...] about Review: The Santa Monica International Tango Holiday gala milonga
Review: A visit to Tango Mio
I checked out the milonga at Leonardo's recently, typically a salsa venue on La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles. It's a fantastic space, nice dance floor, and there's a stage for performances, of which milonga organizer Linda Valentino has had a few, with local and visiting tango orchestras. There's a bar and Mexican food served...I hear the tacos are great. The $12 entrance fee … [Read more...] about Review: A visit to Tango Mio
El Encuentro, Signal Hill Milongas canceled in Support of SMITH
For the first time ever, the organizers of El Encuentro at the Tango Room have decided to cancel their milonga in order to support the SMITH tango festival in Santa Monica. As well, the organizers of the Signal Hill milonga have also canceled their Saturday night milonga in support. … [Read more...] about El Encuentro, Signal Hill Milongas canceled in Support of SMITH
Noches de Tango 3-year anniversary
It was the third year anniversary of the Noches de Tango Milonga at the Argentine Association Sunday night, March 27. John Tice, one of the original organizers, as well as Leonardo Barrionuevo and Miriam Larici and a host of others came out to support to present organizers Tito, Lalo & Ricardo and their respective spouses. There were fantastic performances by Michael … [Read more...] about Noches de Tango 3-year anniversary