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	<title>Timba Cuban Salsa en Bay Area</title>
	<updated>2008-05-13T22:45:34Z</updated>
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		<title>CHALO Y SU ACHE - MAY 9TH</title>
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			<name>Sonero</name>
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		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="SF" />
		<updated>2008-05-05T01:21:33Z</updated>
		<published>2008-05-05T01:19:00Z</published>
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		<title>TIMBA TUESDAY BY HAVANISIMO IN SAN FRANCISCO</title>
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			<name>Sonero</name>
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		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="SF" />
		<updated>2008-05-02T15:07:29Z</updated>
		<published>2008-05-02T02:20:00Z</published>
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		<title>Marcus Lopez - Cubanacan Founder Interview</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
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		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<updated>2008-04-09T08:36:31Z</updated>
		<published>2008-04-09T08:33:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/marcus3.jpg" width=600 border=0><BR><BR>The very 1st time I have ever interacted with Marcus was when I was promoting Havanisimo event via Myspace for the 1st time! He wrote me a message, correcting me for erroneously calling his band, "Cuban Trio." "Rodney, it’s Cubanacan Trio, not Cuban Trio." Of course, I, having a limited knowledge of the Spanish Language, thought that Cuban and Cubanacan are synonymous. Needless to say, he scolded me gently.<BR><BR>When I met him in person, we hit it off right away. He is a positive person. When I got a chance to listen to his Trio live, I was impressed. I started asking around (Googled as well) about Cubanacan. My God, I had no idea that Cubanacan is such a legend in the Bay Area.<BR><BR>Since then I have great respect for Marcus because not only that he is the founder of Cubanacan, but that also, he is one cool guy. With his newly formed band, I had to ask him for an interview about his life and his new project.<BR><BR><B>Rodchata:</B> <EM>Hey, Marcus, you are one of the veteran Latin Musician in the Bay Area. Tell me a bit of your background, music and where you grew up.<BR><BR></EM>READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW <A href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnNhbHNhZ2FuZy5jb20vaW5kZXgucGhwP29wdGlvbj1jb21fY29udGVudCZhbXA7dGFzaz12aWV3JmFtcDtpZD02NTUmYW1wO0l0ZW1pZD0zMjY="><FONT color=#283f4b>HERE...</FONT></A> ]]></content>
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		<title>ANNOUNCeMENT: HAVANISIMO IS NO LONGER @ LA TAZA</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
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		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Reggaeton" />
		<category term="Bachata" />
		<updated>2008-04-21T09:44:04Z</updated>
		<published>2008-03-27T11:58:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">No more&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">salsa</SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;on Saturdays at&nbsp;<SPAN class=yshortcuts style="CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; outline-style: none">La Taz<FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">a de Cafe</SPAN></FONT></SPAN>.&nbsp;News came late last night from La Taza’s owner himself.</SPAN><SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: arial">
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We have held our Havanisimo party every Saturday at this location for the past 9 months and we have made La Taza the ‘go-to’ spot in&nbsp;<SPAN class=yshortcuts style="CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; outline-style: none">Oakland</SPAN>&nbsp;for Salsa dancing. But like the song goes ‘todo tiene su final’ and this one came via voice message from La Taza’s owner last night</SPAN><BR></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;“</SPAN></FONT><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">Havanisimo will go on<FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">”</SPAN></FONT>, stated Rodney &amp; Jeison, owners&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">and promoters</SPAN></FONT><FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT>of Havanisimo Productions.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">We are obviously disappointed by these news but we feel very good about the future of Havanisimo.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">We already have a&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">new location for Havanisimo which will</SPAN></FONT><FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT>replace La Taza in the next few weeks. No need to worry about sound system problems and there's plenty of space to dance.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">This&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">is a premier club with high quality</SPAN></FONT><FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT>sound<FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">&nbsp;and</SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;dance floor,<FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT><FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">which we know our guests will love as much as we do.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">In addition we are only 2 weeks away from the Grand Opening of Havanisimo&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">Timba Tuesday</SPAN></FONT>.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">This monthly event will be held at Glas Kat in&nbsp;<SPAN class=yshortcuts style="CURSOR: pointer; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0066cc 1px dashed; outline-style: none">San Francisco</SPAN>&nbsp;with the first event&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">happening on May 3.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">We are excited about bringing Havanisimo back to San Francisco which is where we started.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">To top this off,&nbsp;<FONT style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="outline-style: none">our biggest venture yet:&nbsp;<STRONG style="outline-style: none"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; outline-style: none">The Havanisimo Salsa Summer Concert Series</SPAN></STRONG>&nbsp;will kick off this summer</SPAN></FONT><FONT style="outline-style: none" color=navy><SPAN style="COLOR: navy; outline-style: none">. We&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT>will feature top bands and Dj’s from around the globe as well as our very own local talent. Watch out for announcements later.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">When you love salsa like we do, small things like this won’t keep us from promoting the love of salsa dancing and salsa music for our friends and dance partners.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">&nbsp;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">A gozar!</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; outline-style: none"><FONT style="outline-style: none" face=Arial size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; outline-style: none">- Havanisimo Management.</SPAN></FONT></P></SPAN><!-- JOM COMMENT START --><BR>]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>The Post Valentines Party - DOUBLE HEADER,  Feb 15, 2008</title>
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		<id>tag:itimba.com,2008-02-04:7992c212-8a85-4b7b-b786-42804cc22eca</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Cuban" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<updated>2008-02-04T12:06:12Z</updated>
		<published>2008-02-04T11:56:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<STRONG>Anejo Productions Presents</STRONG> <BR><FONT size=3><BR>Fito Reinoso y Su Ritmo y Armonia</FONT> and<FONT size=3> Jesus Diaz y Su QBA</FONT> to share the same stage for the 1st time!<BR><BR>February 15, 2008<BR>Jelly's Cafe<BR>295 Terry Francois Blvd.<BR>SF, CA 415-495- 3099<BR>www.anejoprod.com<BR><BR><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/fito.jpg" width=360 border=0><BR><BR><BR><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/jesusdiaz.jpg" width=475 border=0><BR><BR>]]></content>
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		<title>Jeison and Daniel's Birthday Bash @ La Taza De Cafe (1/26/08)</title>
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		<id>tag:itimba.com,2008-01-21:c86d09c2-73fc-4272-88f8-cb4bc47cfde9</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="Bachata" />
		<updated>2008-01-21T22:35:56Z</updated>
		<published>2008-01-21T22:06:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[Jeison aka <EM>El Guapo </EM>and Daniel, <EM>La Taza's owner</EM>, are both celebrating their birthday this Saturday. January 26&nbsp;@ La Taza De Cafe.<BR><BR><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/jeison.jpg" width=240 border=0><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/daniel1.jpg" width=240 border=0><BR><BR>7:30 <STRONG>Cubanacan Trio </STRONG>in the Dining Area<BR>9:30 <STRONG>DJ Waltdigz </STRONG>spinning the best of Timba, salsa, reggaeton, bachata y mas<BR><BR>Only <STRONG>$5.00 All night</STRONG><BR><BR>Plenty of Parking<BR><BR>Come and give them some love. Let's party!<BR><BR>Starts at 9: 00 PM<BR><BR>La Taza De Cafe<BR>3909 Grand Ave.<BR>Oakland, CA 94610<BR><BR><STRONG>Check the Havanisimo Myspace</STRONG>: <A href="http://www.myspace.com/lalunaclubs">www.myspace.com/lalunaclubs<BR><BR><IMG< a></A>]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>La Tropical @ iL Pirata -  January 25, 2008</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="salsa con timba" />
		<updated>2008-01-20T13:27:50Z</updated>
		<published>2008-01-20T13:24:00Z</published>
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	<entry>
		<title>Garry and Viola host Thursday Salsa @ Allegro</title>
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		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="salsa bay area" />
		<updated>2008-01-20T15:29:04Z</updated>
		<published>2008-01-20T13:05:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<STRONG>Salsa Partnering Level 1 and 2</STRONG><BR><BR><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/garryandviola1.jpg" width=600 border=0><BR><BR>Level 1 (7-8PM)<BR>- An <STRONG>introduction to salsa</STRONG>. You will learn G and V's system approach to partner dancing. No experience or partner necessary.<BR><BR><BR>Level 2 (8-9pm)<BR>- <STRONG>Combination moves</STRONG> focusing on higher level techniques and concepts in the art of leading and following for social dancing. No partners required.<BR><BR>9:00 TIL 12 midnight<BR>- The legendary <STRONG>DJ Antonio</STRONG> with <STRONG>DJ GoodSho</STRONG> spins your favorite salsa, timba, and more!<BR><BR>Allegro Ballroom<BR>5855 Christie Ave<BR>Emeryville, CA 94608<BR><A href="http://www.freestylesalsa.com/">www.freestylesalsa.com</A><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>]]></content>
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	<entry>
		<title>Havanisimo Salsa Saturday, a Review</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2008/01/04/havanisimo-salsa-saturday-a-review.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2008-01-04:4f3e31bc-72ba-4dfe-9b44-6da9f8f99570</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Bachata" />
		<category term="dance sf" />
		<category term="nightclub" />
		<category term="Bay Area" />
		<category term="East Bay" />
		<category term="Latin" />
		<category term="cuban rueda" />
		<category term="saturday salsa" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<updated>2008-01-04T16:58:53Z</updated>
		<published>2008-01-04T14:23:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<BR>Every Saturday night there is salsa dancing at La Taza de Cafe in the Best side of Oakland, Lake Merrit/Grand. It's located not too far away from the Safeway a bit further down on Grand Ave. Take a flight of steps and you're in.<BR><BR>The Saturday salsa events are provided in part by <SPAN class=highlighted><STRONG>Havanisimo</STRONG></SPAN> Productions (founded by&nbsp;<A href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&amp;friendid=119297289">Jeison Aguilar</A> and <A href="http://www.rodchata.com/index.php?option=com_contact&amp;task=view&amp;contact_id=1&amp;Itemid=37">Rodney Aquino</A>) with a variety of guest DJs from week to week.<BR><BR>Typically there are Rueda salsa lessons and Bachata lessons earlier in the night, but the few times I went lessons started at around 8:30 (although they advertise that lessons start at 7:30 - 9:30). Turn-outs have been unpredictable the few times I went. One week had 10+ people, another time just 2, and another 8 or so. I would imagine this is because the offering of lessons were just starting out.<BR><BR>It's rare to see <A href="http://bachatabayarea.wordpress.com/">Bachata lessons in the bay area</A>. I only know of three other locations that offer Bachata lessons so the more the better. <BR><BR>What's really interesting is when things start heating up after the lessons. For only $5, you are able to dance to some very upbeat salsa toons until 1:30am. There's a DJ downstairs and on some occasions there's a DJ upstairs. The few times I went it was pretty crowded with people still coming in at 1:00am.<BR><BR>DJ El Guapo (Jeison Aguilar) would appear to be the ringleader of the operation. On special occasions he DJs but typically he is keeping things in order throughout the night.<BR><BR>The salsa music they play is what I'm told is called Timba, it's a bit more upbeat than the typical salsa and the crowd is somewhat different. For starters, everyone dresses very casual there. Guys are usually dressed in tennis shoes but that would be an advantage because when they dance they go into circular motions. With all that moving I bet you need more traction than slippage.<BR><BR>Drinks and food are also highlights at&nbsp;<A href="http://www.timbasaturday.com/">Havanisimo Saturdays</A> at La Taza de Cafe. Mojitos are definitely the biggest selling drink there. Something about the way the owner prepares them makes you wanting more. Food is also quite authentic and original although the portion (for the one appetizer I ate) seems a bit too small for my stomach.<BR><BR>The crowd is really different, in addition to the casual dress. I guess casual dress also means casual personalities as the dancers really gave off the aura that they are there to have fun. At some salsa places you get that snooty feeling that people want to show off, but for here not so. It's a really strange feeling, you would have to go out there to check it out on Saturdays.<BR><BR>Most information on their events can be found at the promoter's Website, <A href="http://www.havanisimo.com or ">www.<SPAN< a><STRONG>havanisimo</STRONG></SPAN>.com or <FONT color=#6666cc><A href="http://www.myspace.com/lalunaclubs">www.myspace.com/lalunaclubs</A></FONT><BR><BR>This review was done by <FONT color=#6666cc>JSmoothSalsa</FONT>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>Havanisimo's Salsa Saturday Review by Oakland Magazine - Nov 2007</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2008/01/04/havanisimos-salsa-saturday-review-by-oakland-magazine--nov-2007.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2008-01-04:8cd3bff8-4beb-4431-b4dc-fe3bc2642528</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="casino rueda" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Cuban" />
		<category term="salsa saturday" />
		<category term="havanisimo" />
		<updated>2008-01-04T12:07:03Z</updated>
		<published>2008-01-04T11:56:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<FONT size=3><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/OM_mag_fan.gif" width=600 border=0><BR><BR>Take a Saturday night this past summer, for example, </FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">when a room full of patrons paid $8 each to learn how to salsa. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">The instructors were the sexy dance duo of Garry Johnson </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">(longtime dance teacher at Allegro Ballroom in Emeryville) and </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">his partner, Viola Gonzales. As the lesson progressed, the </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">warm yellow house at 3909 Grand Ave. (formerly the site of </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">Autumn Moon restaurant) started to come alive. Women in </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">sleek, sexy outfits and guys in cool cotton cabana shirts were </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">pouring into the bar, the back room, the outside patio and two </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">rooms upstairs.<BR><BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">The champagne mojitos started to flow and bodies pressed </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">seductively against one another as the primal beat pumped </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">through the halls. I could sense that something was about to </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">explode—like spontaneous combustion from too much heat. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">And then it began; couples twirling in tandem to the intoxicating </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">rhythm, as if they were dancing under a star-studded Havana </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; LINE-HEIGHT: 17px">sky. <A href="http://latazadecafe.com/La_Taza_Reviews_Articles.html">Read more...</A><BR><BR></SPAN></FONT>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY at La Taza De Cafe</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/12/26/new-years-eve-party-at-la-taza-de-cafe.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-12-26:24bd0341-5968-4231-aa1f-e4aca9d7da23</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="salsa monday" />
		<category term="Cuban" />
		<category term="casino rueda" />
		<category term="new year salsa" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="salsa saturday" />
		<category term="2008 salsa" />
		<updated>2007-12-26T10:32:12Z</updated>
		<published>2007-12-26T10:27:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<STRONG>If you hate going to all the absurdly overpriced NYE Events, Havanisimo Productions got you covered. Come and party all the way to 2008 at the famous La Taza De Cafe! Also look at their special NYE Dinner package. Bring your significant other, your friends, everyone is invited. Dance 'till 2008!<BR><BR><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/nye_single.jpg" width=482 border=0><BR></STRONG>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>DJ DarkRum to DJ at Havanisimo Salsa Saturday</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/12/17/dj-darkrum-to-dj-at-havanisimo-salsa-saturday.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-12-17:a13b8c12-e43d-4a6d-8625-6bf0a9d38e95</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="casino rueda" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="salsa saturday" />
		<category term="Cuban salsa" />
		<updated>2007-12-17T13:23:56Z</updated>
		<published>2007-12-17T13:16:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<P><STRONG>Here's his schedule:</STRONG></P>
<P>Dec 22, 2007<BR>January 5, 2008<BR>January 19, 2007<BR><BR><IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/dj_darkrum.jpg" width=288 border=0><BR><BR></P>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>La Tropical White Party - Dec 28, 2007</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/12/17/la-tropical-white-party--dec-28-2007.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-12-17:ac433b9b-5fd7-4a6c-b951-12cf697c6bdd</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="casino rueda" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<updated>2007-12-17T13:15:48Z</updated>
		<published>2007-12-17T13:12:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<IMG src="http://images.quickblogcast.com/98060-90664/anejo.jpg" width=400 border=0>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>India Gomez Birthday Bash at Havanisimo Saturday - Dec 15, 2007</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/12/05/india-gomez-birthday-bash-at-havanisimo-saturday--dec-15-2007.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-12-05:65a01742-313c-4046-b84a-ee95277610f3</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Cuban Salsa Saturday in Oakland plus bachata" />
		<updated>2007-12-05T14:54:49Z</updated>
		<published>2007-12-05T14:46:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<DIV>On December 15, 2007, join us along with India's friends and colleagues, to celebrate her birthday at La Taza De Cafe!<BR><BR><STRONG>DJ Waltdigz</STRONG> is in da house!<BR><BR><STRONG>DJ El Guapo<BR></STRONG><BR>Casino Rueda at 8:00 PM<BR>Bachata at 9:00 PM<BR><BR><A href="http://www.myspace.com/lalunaclubs">http://www.myspace.com/lalunaclubs</A><BR><BR><STRONG>La Taza De Cafe<BR></STRONG>3909 Grand Ave.,<BR>Oakland, CA 94610<BR><BR><IMG src="http://itimba.com/images/98060-90664/india.jpg" width=600 border=0></DIV>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>Nicole Salandra Tupper</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/11/29/nicole-salandra-tupper.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-11-29:3ed71c1e-770a-4d74-9381-9bfde24572a5</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="sg hottie" />
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<category term="Timba" />
		<category term="Bay Area" />
		<category term="salsagang" />
		<updated>2007-11-29T11:05:13Z</updated>
		<published>2007-11-29T10:59:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<DIV><IMG src="http://itimba.com/images/98060-90664/nicoletupper.jpg" width=340 border=0></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV>Nicole Salandra Tupper is the December 2007 SG Hottie</DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV>Check her out <A href="http://www.salsagang.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&amp;Itemid=142&amp;func=view&amp;catid=16&amp;id=3500#3500">here...</A></DIV>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>SALSA SATURDAY in the East Bay</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/11/05/salsa-saturday-in-the-east-bay.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-11-05:e27d9e5d-bc92-4e8d-b7cc-c6707ccdc8d5</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="The only Cuban Salsa Party every Saturday in the East Bay" />
		<updated>2007-11-29T09:36:22Z</updated>
		<published>2007-11-05T18:51:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<DIV><IMG src="http://itimba.com/images/98060-90664/Havanisimo_New_Front1.jpg" width=569 border=0><BR><BR><STRONG>Dance Instructors:</STRONG> RODNEY AQUINO, NICK VAN EYCK AND INDIA GOMEZ <BR>DJ Waltdigz and DJ Darkrum<BR><BR></DIV>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>Salsa and Casino Rueda Classes with Nick and India</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/11/05/salsa-and-casino-rueda-classes-with-nick-and-india.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-11-05:26d66539-e88c-42e5-b9f2-b41a7f1043b7</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<updated>2007-11-26T09:52:20Z</updated>
		<published>2007-11-05T18:49:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<DIV><BR>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#f4ebcc size=2><STRONG>Group Classes with India + Nick Van Eyck:</STRONG></FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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<TD>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://www.indiagomez.com/groupclasses.htm#sunday">Sunday</A></FONT></STRONG></DIV></TD>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color=#990000 size=2><STRONG><A href="http://www.indiagomez.com/groupclasses.htm#wednesday">Wednesday</A></STRONG></FONT></DIV></TD>
<TD>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A href="http://www.indiagomez.com/groupclasses.htm#saturday">Saturday</A></FONT></STRONG></DIV></TD></TR>
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<P><STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A name=sunday></A>Salsa and Casino Rueda classes with Nick &amp; India</FONT></STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><BR>Every Sunday!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>6pm - 7pm : Beginner Salsa and Rueda<BR>7pm - 8pm: Intermediate Salsa and Rueda<BR>8pm - 9pm: Advanced Salsa and Rueda<BR>Classes sold individually or via class cards!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Buena Vida Dance Club<BR>337 13th St. - upstairs (cross street Webster)<BR>Oakland</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>It is a brand new beautiful dance studio in Downtown Oakland (right above Maxwell's). Only two blocks from Bart, and lots of parking.<BR><A href="http://www.buenavidastudios.com/">www.buenavidastudios.com</A> </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><IMG height=145 alt="Salsa with Nick and India" src="http://www.indiagomez.com/photoalbum/l_8a99c999af37f14f4a5f931c08106368.jpg" width=200></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P><STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><A name=wednesday></A>Miami Salsa and Casino Rueda class<BR>with Nick &amp; Serena</FONT></STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><BR>Every Wednesday!</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>7pm - 8:30pm: Multi-level class<BR>Drop ins &amp; beginners welcome!<BR>Rhythm, Partnering, Rueda and Club Style Salsa </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Only $10</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Studio Gracia<BR>19 Heron St.,<BR>San Francisco<BR><BR>More info: <A href="mailto:casinosalsa@yahoo.com">casinosalsa@yahoo.com</A>, or 510-253-5370</FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><STRONG><A name=saturday></A><FONT size=6>HAVANISIMO<BR></FONT></STRONG></FONT><BR><STRONG><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=3>Every saturday</FONT> </STRONG></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>7:30-8:30pm Beginner Salsa &amp; Rueda Lesson w/ Nick &amp; India<BR>8:30-9:30pm Beginner Bachata Lesson w/ Rodchata</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>9:30pm - closing: Timba music &amp; dancing<BR>(best djs! + great Cuban food &amp; drinks) </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><STRONG>$8 with class / $5 club only</STRONG></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2><STRONG>La Taza de Cafe</STRONG><BR>3909 Grand Ave, Oakland<BR><A href="http://www.latazadecafe.com/">www.latazadecafe.com</A><BR><A href="http://www.havanisimo.com">www.havanisimo.com</A></FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></DIV>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>Avance at Allegro Celebrating Garry's Birthday</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/11/05/special-night-at-allegro--thursday.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-11-05:31859f43-6ea6-4577-aeb9-65e599246f76</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<category term="Salsa" />
		<updated>2007-11-26T10:05:04Z</updated>
		<published>2007-11-05T12:35:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<DIV><BR><BR>LIVE MUSIC WITH AVANCE AT ALLEGRO<BR><BR><STRONG>Thursday, December 13, 2007</STRONG><BR><BR>7-9pm - Salsa Lesson with Garry and Viola<BR><BR>DJ Antonio and DJ Goodsho in da house!<BR><BR><STRONG>Allegro Ballroom</STRONG><BR>5855 Christie Ave.<BR>Emeryville, CA<BR><BR><IMG src="http://itimba.com/images/98060-90664/avance.jpg" width=600 border=0></DIV>]]></content>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<title>la Tropical at IL Pirata - 11/30/07</title>
		<link rel="alternate" href="http://itimba.com/2007/09/25/la-tropical-at-il-pirata--92807.aspx" />
		<id>tag:itimba.com,2007-09-25:3902ba39-8197-4853-a11b-73d80fd5b992</id>
		<author>
			<name>Sonero</name>
		</author>
		<updated>2007-11-05T18:46:41Z</updated>
		<published>2007-09-25T09:42:00Z</published>
		<content type="html"><![CDATA[<CENTER>
<DIV><IMG src="http://itimba.com/images/98060-90664/latropical.jpg" width=350 border=0><BR><BR>Every 4th Friday of each month!<BR><BR>IL Pirata Restaurant<BR>2007 - 16th street, SF, CA<BR>Doors Open @ 10:00 PM<BR><A href="http://www.anejoprod.com/">www.anejoprod.com</A></DIV>
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	</entry>
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