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Get Ready for Tango, Blues and Big Band at MAC Social Dances
t was once said that tango is about the road, not the destination. On Saturday, Jan. 21, members are invited to take that road by learning the seductive tango from 7:30-8:30 p.m., followed by the opportunity to practice their steps with the band Mango Nights from 8:30-11 p.m. The group spe- cializes in dance-able tango music and an eclectic mix from various genres and coun- tries in the style of Pink Martini.
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Mardi Gras with Bridge City Blues Band
It’s Mardi Gras season, so break out the beads and masks and join MAC for some blues on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:30-11 p.m. The Bridge City Blues Band plays blues, including some originals and mostly old favorites, from Jimmy Reed, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cream and B.B. King. The band is made up of experienced musicians with a heart and soul for the blues. All of the members come with dif- ferent musical backgrounds. Something unique happens when the combined chemistries of this group collide and audi- ences respond.
Prior to the band’s performance, mem- bers are invited to learn a “sultry” triple rhythm swing dance from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Quick Register ME563
Tango to the sounds of Mango Nights.
Violinist and band leader Sue Lewis’s vocals are backed by some of the finest professional, creative and innovative musi- cians in the Northwest, including pianist Tino Ferraro and upright bass and Middle Eastern violinist Belinda Underwood. Quick Register ME562
Swing into Spring with the Pranksters Big Band
The Pranksters are back! The 18-piece big band plays music from the swing era as well as popular music from the past four decades in MAC’s Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 31 from 8:30-11 p.m. Swing dance instruction is from 7:30-8:30 p.m. by Bob and Nancy Laughland.
Swing with the Pranksters Big Band.
The Pranksters Big Band features outstanding vocalist Claudia Knauer, who has been performing for audiences in the Portland metro area for two decades. Under the direction of band leader Gary Bong, they play music in the Big Band style that began to excite audiences in the 30s and 40s – a style experiencing a very strong revival with dancers young and old. Audiences love to hear their music whether they are dancing or just listening. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests for all dances. A no-host bar is available. For more information or to register, call Member Services at 503-517- 7265 or go to
theMAC.com. Quick Register ME564 WM
Oregonian Film Critic Breaks Down the Oscars
ne of the most prominent and oldest award ceremonies in the world is the Academy Awards, where professionals in the film industry are recognized and saluted. Oregonian film critic Shawn Levy discusses how a pro- fessional movie-watcher handicaps the Oscar race, with insights into the voting process, the year’s films, and the history of the Academy Awards.
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Levy is the film critic at The Oregonian and the author of six books, including the international best sellers Rat Pack Confidential and Paul Newman: A Life. His writings are collected at
www.shawnlevy.com. This event is a luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and sponsored by the Culture and Style Committee. Look for more information in the January Winged M. WM
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Shawn Levy
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