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Lil Wayne in San Diego, February 11, 2012

The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego presents

LIL WAYNE AND SAME OL' 2 STEP

Saturday, February 11, 2012 -- 7 to 10:30 p.m.
at Balboa Park Club, Balboa Park
Dance lesson at 6:20 p.m., open dancing 7 to 10:30 p.m.
$15 admission ($12 for BTSC and Jazz 88 members)

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For the 99% of us who enjoy a good Mardi Gras parade…

Gator by the Bay & Bon Temps Social Club Mardi Gras Second Line Parade will be February 21st Fat Tuesday at 9:30PM in the Gaslamp Quarter- Downtown Cost is FREE!   Join the Krewe de Bon Temps for a Traditional New Orleans Second Line Parade. Dance, walk, or "high step" along the parade route to our Zydeco and Cajun music. There will be throw beads available as you engage the crowd. Come join us for a Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! (Let the Good Times Roll!) and help promote Gator by the Bay and the BTSC. Must be in costume! There will be no float to ride on. How to Sign up: Look for an E-vite that will be emailed to you. If you don't get one , contact Sue Schiele at sschiele@cox.net . You must be signed up through Sue in order to get on the parade list to get a wrist band. Deadline to reply to Sue is February 8th. Where to meet: Corner of 6th and E St in downtown San Diego. This is the parade participants’ entrance. When you arrive your name will be on the list to get your wrist band. Once you've entered and received your wrist band, the Gator by the Bay group will be located on E St between 5th and 6th. So just walk straight on E St and look for the GATOR BY THE BAY music equipment trailer and car. Parking: There is a parking structure at 7th and E. What time: Please arrive before 8:30pm at the gate There will be NO admission after 8:30 pm! Parade rolls promptly at 9:30 PM.

Important Notice: All participants of the parade will be required by the Gaslamp.org and McFarlane Promotions to sign a "hold harmless" agreement before they will be allowed into the staging area. All parade personnel will have to be on a master list.

What is a Costume? Anything colorful, outlandish,. Masks, boas, tuxedos, formal dress, red shoes and purple sashes. Almost anything goes as far as playing dress up. Be creative and step out of the ordinary. Festive and colorful Costumes are a very important part of the Mardi Gras tradition. Please feel free to contact Linda Hanover of TATA Lane at 619-688-9778 for your costume needs. For questions, contact Garry Todd at btscsandiego@gmail.com

Check out past events here:
http://www.gaslamp.org/articles/articles/mardi_gras.html (Info from Gaslamp.org) http://picasaweb.google.com/Gatorbythebay Jerry Jones photos from Mardi Gras

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Louisiana-Style King Cakes for Mardi Gras

Bouchee Gourmet
Local (San Diego) and overnight shipping available.
Bernadette, 619-955-2412, info@boucheegourmet.com
Website

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Top Bands Play Florida Venues

NEW! Visit FloridaCajunZydeco.com for Florida Cajun and zydeco events.
JB's Zydeco Zoo at Bradfordville Blues Club in Tallahassee on February 3. Richard Thompson Electric Trio at Tampa Theatre on February 3. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet at Plaza Live in Orlando on February 10, and at Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa on February 12. Terrance Simien and The Zydeco Experience at Capitol Theater in Clearwater on February 23. Find out what's happening in Florida at FloridaCajunZydeco.com.


Meet a whole new group of friends

Bayou Brothers with "Hey Gator By The Bay," May 11, 2008 (with Peter Oliver on rubboards and candid footage of festival dancers) :: Video

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Theo & The Zydeco Patrol playing at Magnolia's, San Diego :: Video

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Gulfport Ramblers Cajun Band of Central Florida :: Video

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Porchdogs Cajun-Zydeco Band of Central Florida :: Video

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Cajun-Zydeco Grammy Nominees interviewed :: Video

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Zydeco Dance Exhibition :: Video

 

Meet a whole new group of friends

Dancing is a great way to reduce stress, have fun, learn new ways of moving your body, develop a new appreciation for music, become part of a group of friends with love of dance in common, and to express yourslef. So let's get started! Cajun and zydeco dances occur weekly, monthly, and on special dates when bands are in town. Before most dances a dance instructor or experienced dancer will present a beginner's lesson lasting about a half hour, often followed by a more advanced lesson for those with more dance experience also lasting about a half hour. In San Diego, Greg Benusa presents CD dances every Wednesday evening with lessons beginning at 7 p.m. and open dancing beginning a 8 p.m. at Tio Leo's, 5302 Napa Street, San Diego You can reach Greg at 619-857-8409, email gbenusa@sbcglobal.net for more information. Greg publishes a free e-newsletter which lists local dance events, and teaches private dance lessons to get you on the dance floor quicker. Enjoy dancing. It is the best way to make friends, enjoy music and get exercise all at the same time.

Zydeco every Wednesday Night in San Diego

Zydeco at Tio Leo's 7-10 p.m. 7-8 pm. Zydeco dance lessons with Greg Benusa; 8-10 pm CD Cajun and zydeco dance. Videos of dance festivals shown all night. Free drawing for Zydeco CDs and other goodies. $6 cover. Location is at Tio Leo's west of Fashion Valley at 5302 Napa St. (near where I-8 and I-5 cross). Map and other information is online at www.louisianadance.com or call 619-857-8409.

Elsewhere in California

Los Angeles and Orange County

Brad Sjoblom posts Los Angeles Cajun and zydeco dance events on his Website. If you have an event in the Southern California area you would like promoted on Brad's site, email Brad at zydecobrad@aol.com or call him at (310) 320-1915.

Bay Area

Every Friday Night -- Zydeco dance at Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Avenue in Alameda, CA. For info, contact Dana DeSimone at zydecod@msn.com, (Website www.sfzydeco.com).

Sacramento Area

Website www.louisianasue.com

Learning to zydeco?

Here is a brief lesson in the basic zydeco dance steps. There are many other steps and stylings which can be added to these steps. Contact Greg for private instruction in zydeco. Greg Benusa's contact number is 619-857-8409, and his Web site is www.zydecoach.com. FREE DVD on Cajun and zydeco dance basics! San Diego residents can Learn to zydeco and Cajun dance at home for free. Email greg@zydecoach.com with your name and address, and a zydeco and Cajun dance instruction DVD will be sent to you for free.

Nahlins on The Radio

DREW MILLER'S SECOND LINE PARADE ON 88.3-FM

Tune into 88.3-FM on Saturday nights from 7pm–8pm for an hour of New Orleans music including a good sampling from Cajun and zydeco artists!

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The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego is a member of the International Dance Association of San Diego County. Dance events in Balboa Park are sponsored in part by the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.

 

 

  
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