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Friday 09th May

Italian Swing Congress -

Frankie Manning Chazz Young Ryan & Jenny Steven & Virginie Frida & Sackarias Joseph & Trisha Dawn Hampton Rusty Frank Melanie Stocker Buecher Judy Pritchett Filippo & Titty Buccomino Bruno Rossi & Silvia Palazzolo Silvia & Nicola Berrettoni The Harlem Hot Shots The Swinguys The biggest vintage market in the world Live music with the Attack-a-Boogie More than 14 hours of workshops in Swing, Tap, and Jazz; free panels about Swing music and history; classes with live music; amazing shows; team show-case competitions with cash prizes... and much much more!!! Is it a dream? NO!!! This is our SWING, BROTHER, SWING! Festival When: 09th-10th-11th May 2008 Where: Palacavicchi - Via Ponte Nuovo 42 - Pieve di Cento (BO) - ITALY www.grandhotelbologna.com More details: info@swingdancegenova.net or +393356209393 BOOK YOUR FULL PACKAGE NOW AND GET THE BEST PRICE EVER!!! Two nights in B/B in a 4 stars hotel, more than 14 hours of classes, two parties, all the shows, all the panels, everything you may think about at the following prices: FULL PACKAGE FOR EUROPEAN DANCERS: 160 € FULL PACKAGE FOR EXTRA-EUROPEAN DANCERS: 150 € INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE!!! More discounts for children and teen-agers and for "tourists" only. Soon on line our website www.swingfestival.it - check it frequently... Write me for more infos Swingly yours Silvia

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Tuesday 01st January

Annual New Year’s Day Party at the Errigle Inn, Belfast -

Glitter and Sparkle Annual New Year’s Day Party at the Errigle Inn, Belfast Tuesday 1st of January 2008 Doors 7pm (come early so not to miss a thing!) Tickets available from The ERRIGLE Inn, Ormeau Rd, Belfast Tickets available to mailing list as of Friday, 7 Dec and to general public as of Saturday 8 Dec, the last three Glitter and Sparkles sold out in record time so get in there quick! The classic sounds of the 1940s, 50s and 60s will sweep you away to a bygone era at the annual Glitter and Sparkle New Year’s Day Party, on Tuesday the 1st of January 2008, which this year will be held upstairs at the Errigle Inn (in both the dining room and the main function room). Our Djs Terri Hooley and Miss Helen Sharp will play such classic’s as Burt Bacharach, Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, The Chordettes, Dean Martin, The Andrew Sisters and Carmen Miranda. Be dazzled by our Exotic Showgirls as they swan the room with a complimentary Bailey’s Irish Cream and some fancy nibbles (oo er !) Be amazed by our cabaret performer Grant Goldie as he spin’s and perform tricks to amaze and delight all. Live music with Koko and the Boomtown Cats, featuring Katie Richardson from the Delewares. Performing old school Hollywood glamour and bringing you songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s. And introducing our very own tailor made Glitter and Sparkle Karaoke hosted by James Huish and Katie Richardson! “Watch out world there’s a new kid in town and he’s going to make sure he’s heard! By the way remember his name; it’s James Huish!” Gerard Kenny (songwriter of Tony Bennett’s New York, New York) We will have prizes for most imaginative individual outfit and the most glamorous couple as well as the best Karaoke singer! Visit www.glitterandsparkle.net for photos from previous events, to add your Glitter and Sparkle photographs and to sign up to our mailing list!

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Thursday 09th October

Frankie Manning in galway -

www.galwayswing.com 9th – 12th October 2008 is a date for your diary – Frankie Manning, one of the original Lindy Hoppers from “back in the day” is coming to Ireland for a weekend ….in Galway . He’ll be joined by other teachers – the line up is still TBC. Not to be missed!

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Thursday 01st May

Jive Aces in Derry -

Thurs May 1stNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Da Vinci’s Hotel (details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com) Fri May 2nd, AfternoonNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Foyleside Shopping Centre (details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com) Fri May 2nd, EveningNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Rafters (upstairs) (details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com) Sat May 3rd, AfternoonNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Strand Bar (details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com) Sat May 3rd, EveningNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Gweedore Bar (details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com) Sun May 4th, AfternoonNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Harry's, Bridgend (Red Cross fundraiser charity concert) (details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com) Sun May 4th, EveningNorthern Ireland, Derry Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival, Da Vinci's Hotel,(details TBC, info from www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com)

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Monthly

Monday

Belfast Jazz Orchestra Big Band -

The Orchestra whose members come from all parts of Ulster, is dedicated to the encouragement of big band music such as the music of Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Duke Ellington etc. A change to dance Swing. Based at the C.I.Y.M.S. the Orchestra performs regularly at the Club on the first Monday of each month. 8.30 - 11.00pm £2.50 at the door

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Friday

The Vertical Rhythm Swing Club in Dublin -

The Vertical Rhythm Club is a monthly Swing night, roughly the second weekend of the month. Dates for Jan - Mar are 14th January, 11th February & 4th March.

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Weekly

Saturday

Vaudeville Swing at Cafe Vaudeville. -

Swing singer Martin McCafferty performs a laid back set of rat pack favourites. every Saturday @ 5pm-7pm

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