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As most everyone knows, the city of New Orleans, along with much of the Gulf Coast, was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in September of 2005. The country may not be focused on New Orleans anymore, because it isn't Front Page News, but there is still a lot of building to be done.

Please donate to the American Red Cross for the hurricane relief efforts and to the Tipitina's Artist Relief Fund to help rebuild the Musical Culture of New Orleans. --Thank you!

Clubs
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Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans (corner of Esplanade and Frenchman St.) 504-945-9997 Saturdays, Sundays Live music and dancing outdoors on the patio. Saturdays: Fredy Omar con su Banda, from 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Sundays: Julio y César, from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Don't miss the block parties at yearly festivals such as Cinco de Mayo. No cover	Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans (Esquina de Esplanade y la calle Frenchman) 504-945-9997 Sábados y domingos Música en vivo y baile afuera en el patio. Sábados Fredy Omar con su banda desde las 10 p.m. - 1 a.m., domingos: Julio y César de las 7:30 - 10 p.m. No pierdas las fiestas callejeras en los festivales anuales como el Cinco de Mayo. No cobran para entrar.
Le Phare 523 Gravier Street, New Orleans 504-636-1890 Tuesdays 10 p.m. - 1 p.m. Salsa, merengue, bachata. Nice ambience, friendly crowd, ample space and wooden floor for dancing. No cover but the music stops if the bar is slow.	Le Phare 523 Gravier Street, New Orleans 504-636-1890 Martes 10 p.m. - 1 p.m. Salsa, merengue y bachata. Buen ambiente, público amable, amplio espacio y una pista de baile de madera. No cobran para entrar, pero si la noche es lenta, la musica se apaga.
Cafe Lazziza (former Café Brasil) 2106 Chartres St., off of Frenchman St., New Orleans 504-943-0416 Sundays, 7 p.m. till. Live salsa / timba with Cuban Revolution. Great energy in this space from the band and artistic ambience of the venue (old Cafe Brasil). Ample space and good floor for dancing. Lots of comfortable seating with good views of the floor. The night really gets started around 10 when the dance crowd starts trickling in from Tomatillos. Mostly cuban/rueda dancers, some On 1. No cover.	Cafe Lazziza (antes Café Brasil) 2106 Chartres St., cerca de la calle Frenchman, New Orleans 504-943-0416 Domingos, 7 p.m. hasta? Salsa / Timba en vivo con Cuban Revolution. Excelente energía en este lugar con la banda y el ambiente artístico (antes era Café Brasil). Amplio espacio y una buena pista de baile. Bastantes asientos con una buena vista de la pista. Empieza alrededor de las 10 p.m. cuando los bailadores comienzan a llegar desde Tomatillo's. Mayormente bailadores de Casino y Rueda de Casino. Algunos en "uno". No cobran para entrar.
Copacabana 4609 Airline Hwy., Metairie, (on Airline Hwy between Clearview and Transcontinental) 504-456-6089 Thursdays 9 p.m. till ? Salsa, merengue, bachata. Active and growing Rueda scene. In my opinion, some of the best dancing and *the* place to go for salsa during the week. $5 Cover w/complimentary drink.	Copacabana 4609 Airline Hwy., Metairie, (En la carretera Airline entre Clearview y Transcontinental) 504-456-6089 Jueves 9 p.m. hasta ? Salsa, merengue y bachata. Aquí encuentras una onda de Rueda, activa y creciendo! En mi opinión, aquí encontrarás los mejores bailadores y es "el" lugar para ir a bailar durante la semana. $5 para entrar incluye un trago.
The Cricket Club "Red Room" 2040 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504-304-9467 Wednesdays, 7 p.m. - till Live music with Vivaz. $10 cover.	The Cricket Club "Red Room" 2040 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504-304-9467 Miércoles, 7 p.m. - hasta? Música en vivo con Vivaz. $10 para entrar.
Mo's Chalet 3201 Houma Blvd., Metairie Sundays and Thursdays, 10 p.m. - till? No cover.	Mo's Chalet 3201 Houma Blvd., Metairie Domingos y jueves, 10 p.m. hasta? No cobran para entrar.
Ray's Over the River 2 Canal Street, New Orleans 504-599-9996 Fridays, 10 p.m. till. Free admission and class with Timbusi at 9. Ladies $5 from 10 p.m. - 11 p.m., $10 after 11 Men $10 Great city views, air conditioned and wooden dance floor, ample seating. Fun and varied salsa crowd dancing On 1, On 2, and Cuban/rueda styles. Mostly salsa with some bachata/merengue. Occasional live bands, call ahead for information.	Ray's Over the River 2 Canal Street, New Orleans 504-599-9996 Viernes, 10 p.m. hasta? No cobran para entrar. Clase con Timbusi a las 9 p.m. Damas $5 de las 10 - 11 p.m., $10 después de las 11. Caballeros $10 Bellas vistas de la ciudad, buen aire acondicionado y una pista de baile de madera, suficientes asientos. Divertido con un público variado que baila en uno, en dos y estilo cubano - hasta Rueda de Casino. Mayormente salsa con algo de bachata/merengue. A veces música en vivo. Llama para mayor información.
Classes/Schools
Balcony Music Club with Armando Leduc 504 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans 504-312-9196 Cuban Style class on Mondays, 8 - 9 p.m.
Cervantes - Fundacion Hispanoamericana de Arte at Rudolph Matas Elementary School 1201 Elise Ave, Metairie (corner of Elise and W. Metairie) Cuban/Casino style salsa with Aurelio and Linda Contact Linda Sison lsison77@yahoo.com
Darlene Allen and Javier Olondo Club Silhouette 3505 N. Hullen Street, Metairie 504-885-1771 http://clubsilhouette.net/
Mike and Tumay La Luna Negra Dance Company http://www.llnstyle.com tumay@llnstyle.com mike@llnstyle.com Teaching style is NY On 2 and On 1.  They also offer workshops that focus on styling, turns, salsaerobics, and intricate turn patterns.  Private lessons available.  Click here for class schedule.
Gumbo Salsa on Tuesdays with Timbusi Le Phare http://www.lepharenola.com/ 523 Gravier Street, New Orleans 504-636-1890 All levels welcome
Events
Every Wednesday, 9 p.m. - midnight Vivaz at "Red Room" Wednesdays at the Cricket Club 2040 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans Every Thursday, 9 p.m. - till? Copacabana 4609 Airline Hwy., Metairie (on Airline Hwy between Clearview and Transcontinental) 504-456-6089 $5 Cover w/complimentary drink. Every Thursday, 8 - 9 p.m. LLNStyle Salsa Social hosted by La Luna Negra (Mike & Tumay) http://www.llnstyle.com 1926 Canal St., New Orleans $5 admission, free for those taking the turn patterns class Free On 2 lesson at 6 p.m., $10 Int/Adv turn patterns Free wine served. Every Thursday and Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Julio y César La Casa Gómez 643 North Lotus Drive, Mandeville Every Friday , 10 p.m. - till ? Havana Nights, at Ray's Over the River, World Trade Center 2 Canal Street, #2900, New Orleans lesson with Timbusi at 9 p.m. 10-11 p.m., $5 women, $10 men $10 after 11 p.m. Every Saturday, 10 p.m. - till ? Fredy Omar con su Banda Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans Every 3rd Saturday of the month Dance Quarter Salsa Party 2134 Magazine Street,3rd floor New Orleans Every Sunday, 7 p.m. till Cuban Revolution Café Lazziza (former Café Brasil) 2106 Chartres St., off of Frenchman St. New Orleans No cover. Every Sunday, 7 - 10 p.m. Dance Quarter Salsa Party 2134 Magazine Street, 3rd floor New Orleans Every Sunday, 7:30-10 p.m. Julio y César Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans No cover Every Sunday 4 p.m. Fredy Omar holds Free Soccer classes for children at the corner of Spain & Chartres Streets while the band plays & the crowds gather!
Radio Stations
Tune to WWOZ Radio www.wwoz.org/listen.php New Orleans listener supported radio station Every Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Tiene Sabor with Yolanda Estrada
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