[Contradancers] Fwd: Final 2010-2011 Almonte Big Band Tea Dance Sunday Mar 27

Tue Mar 15 00:31:57 EDT 2011

Hi all
Message follows from the Tea Dance folks.

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Chris Thompson <sro.teadances at sympatico.ca>
> Date: March 12, 2011 12:05:36 PM EST
> To: "'Catherine Burns'" <cathburns at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Final 2010-2011 Almonte Big Band Tea Dance Sunday Mar 27
> Reply-To: <sro.teadances at sympatico.ca>
> 
> Hi Catherine!
>  
> The 15-piece big band Standing Room Only hosts its fifth and FINAL tea dance of the 2010-2011 season on Sunday afternoon March 27th at the Almonte Old Town Hall. I would very much appreciate it if you would pass the information below on to your members and, if possible, post the dance on your website. I’ve attached a poster with the dates of this season’s five tea dances for people to put up on their kitchen bulletin board or fridge as a reminder. BTW, please note the new ‘Dance and Dine’ offer by JR’s Restaurant.
>  
> Thanks … Chris  (SRO’s drummer onstage and responsible for band/tea dance promotion offstage)
>  
> Chris Thompson
> home office: 613-692-5380
> sro.teadances at sympatico.ca
> www.sroteadances.org
>  
>  
> Combine a scenic early spring Sunday afternoon drive to Almonte with a ‘tea dance’ featuring one of the area’s best big bands in an authentic period setting:
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>                 When:     Sunday March 27th, 2011, from 1 pm to 4 pm (doors open at 12:30 pm)
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>                Where:     The historic Almonte Old Town Hall – 14 Bridge Street, Almonte, Ontario
>  
>           Hosted by:     The 15-piece big band Standing Room Only
>  
> How to get there:     Map & directions provided below, and on our website (www.sroteadances.org)
>  
>     Refreshments:     A refreshments table run by the Women’s Institute will offer delicious home-baked goods and a range of (non-alcoholic) beverages at very reasonable prices
>  
>         Admission:     $10 at the door (cash only) plus a $2 building improvement surcharge – reservations are not required
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>              Parking:     Lots of free parking in the AOTH parking lot and on nearby streets
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>                 Dress:     Casual – optional period dress (1920s-1940s) is encouraged
>  
> 
> NEW! ’Dance and Dine’. Make a day of it. Have lunch or dinner at JR’s Restaurant (www.jrsrestaurant.com) in Almonte before or after the tea dance, simply tell your server that you’re attending the big band dance at the Almonte Old Town Hall, and everyone in your group will receive 10% off their total bill. Restaurant reservations are recommended.
>  
>  
> What’s a ‘tea dance’?
>  
> Tea dances are afternoon dances that were popular in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, when big bands were king. They were generally held in hotels and, of course, always featured a live band.
>  
> A Uniquely Entertaining Experience
>  
> The well known Almonte-based 15-piece big band Standing Room Only has recreated the period atmosphere of the tea dance in a series of Sunday afternoon dances. Featuring the vintage big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and many others, the series has been a great success. This is the fifth (!) season of these very popular dances. The five Sunday afternoon tea dances in the 2011-2012 season will be held on Oct 30/11, Nov 27/11, Jan 22/12, Feb 26/12,and Mar 25/12.
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> An Authentic Period Atmosphere
>  
> The historic Almonte Old Town Hall is a beautifully preserved venue with a clean and spacious wooden dance floor, natural lighting, and wonderful acoustics. It is one of the few remaining concert halls in Canada with a vaulted wooden ceiling. This adds greatly to the acoustics of the room, which is used by the CBC regularly for national music broadcasts and which has been selected by CBC Radio 3 as one of the fifty best live music venues in Canada. The authentic period atmosphere of the tea dances is due not only to this very special venue, but also to such touches as the table decorations and the refreshments table.
>  
> Enthusiastic Feedback from the Dancers
>  
> The Ottawa swing dancers have told us “Everyone was impressed by the music, dance, ambiance, and the delicious desserts to keep the energy going.”. Alana of Dance With Alana Studios has told us “The venue, the dance floor, and the great variety of music was a treat. I have performed with a number of big bands over the years and your band sounded GREAT. The music was tight and the tempos were great for dancing.”.
>  
> More Information
>  
> For more information, visit our website at www.sroteadances.org, or call/email Chris Thompson at 613-692-5380 or sro.teadances at sympatico.ca.
>  
> Standing Room Only
>  
> 
> DIRECTIONS TO THE ALMONTE OLD TOWN HALL (FROM OTTAWA)
>  
> Almonte Old Town Hall: 14 Bridge Street, Almonte (Town of Mississippi Mills), Ontario, K0A 1A0
> GPS Coordinates: 45.2259687, -76.1939861 (latitude, longitude)
>  
>    1.  Drive west on Highway 417 from downtown Ottawa for about 35 km
>    2.  Go past the Carp Road exit and the exit for Highway 7 to Toronto
>    3.  Take Exit 155 for March Road (Almonte/Carp)
>    4.  Drive west on March Road for about 13 km until you get to Almonte
>    5.  When you get to Almonte, March Road turns into Ottawa Street
>    6.  At the fourth traffic lights after entering Almonte, turn left onto Martin Street
>    7.  Immediately after turning, follow Martin Street around to the right where it turns into Queen Street
>    8.  Drive across the bridge (Mississippi River)
>    9.  The Almonte Old Town Hall is just over the bridge on the right hand side (on the water)
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