[Tango] Black dog tango, lessons, etc.

[Lois Donnay]

This Saturday is the Black Dog Milonga on 308 Prince St, St. Paul. It's the
day before my birthday, so I am hoping everyone will come help me celebrate!
Lesson at 7:30, dance from 8 to 11. 

February is Milonga Month! That means that I am concentrating on milonga in
all of my classes this month. Don't neglect this great dance! This Tuesday
we will cover some Canyengue as well. Tuesday and Thursday lessons are at
2821 Nicollet at the Old Arizona Studios. Saturday morning is at 3142 1st
Ave.

Every Tuesday, after the lessons are over at about 9:30, we always gather at
my house for wine, conversation and dancing. Bring food, wine, or drop a
contribution in the pot. Come and join us! 

Lois Donnay
3142 1st Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 5408
612.822.8436
www.mndance.com

Black Dog.... a place to be
by Andrew Rist

Every week it changes,
These pictures on the wall.
Artists given a most precious gift - space,
Space to show their dreams, their craft,
Their attempt to become....
And the music, always different, refreshing
One moment pounding a beat into the core of my being
The next chanting chants,
Lulling me into a state of meditation
Coaxing my body into a gentle rocking motion.
Its cold outside, winter has hit full sub zero
But the fans
Those great big twirly things, five in all,
Keep the warmth shuffled downward
To me.
My hands warmed by a cup of Earl Gray.
Artists hang out here
Occasioned now and then by curious passers-by.
It has a good feel, a different feel
Just enough off the pace
Off the path to be enticing
Inviting
A destination for the curious
The exploring, those in pursuit of an edge
Of a takeoff point
Of a bit of calm and inspiration
Honey mustard, roast beef, tomatoes, and provolone
On a toasted foccacia bread.
I can smell the soups,
My chair caught between cracks in the wooden floor.
It has seen its time and than some
But it serves its purpose well.
"Some bread, olives and bit of Cappuccino"
She asks, barely able to see over the tall purple counter top
"Well than, alright. Order up" comes the reply
While the others, four now, wait their turn.
I like this 20 foot high ceiling place
Its massive arched windows
Looking out onto the streets of St Paul
Somehow I always feel a bit more artsy in here
Snow is beginning to fall again
Where's my gloves
I wasn't too taken by the pictures this week
Perhaps next week will be better
I still remember those paintings a few months back by
I've forgotten the name
But not the paintings, they were quite good.

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