[Tango-L] The world's best Argentine Tango Festival

[Christopher L. Everett]

Neil Liveakos wrote:
> Michael, We did have fun! Photos up on www.milonga.us. Gracias, Neil
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Dang, that looks great.  My only excuse for not being there was that I 
was in BA
(spending a week in Rio catching up with my extended family here).

Christopher
> On 8/10/06, Michael Figart II <michaelfigart at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> I would like to publicly extend my appreciation, (and Happy Birthday
>> wishes!), to Karen Whitesell, for presenting, once again, one of the
>> finest of all Argentine Tango Festivals. "Meeting in the Middle" last
>> weekend was truly a fantastic experience. Everything ran like a
>> well-oiled machine thanks to Karen, Janis, Ida, and Connie, and the $1
>> taxi service by Ann. All of the food was delicious and more than
>> plentiful. Ice cream every day.
>> GREAT MUSIC by Robert Hauk and Robin Thomas. Super classes by Robert
>> Hauk/Barbara Durr, Robin Thomas/Jennifer Olsen, and Ney Melo/Jennifer
>> Bratt.
>> I've attended many classes by these guys in the past, and will always
>> look forward to the next! The milongas were MAGICAL. And really great
>> tango fanatics from all over the US helped make this event so special;
>> it's actually an intimate, family affair, where old friendships are
>> renewed, and new ones are made each year.
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>> This festival is held in the finest venue I've ever had the privilege to
>> enjoy. The ballroom is special not only because of its beauty, but also
>> because one knows upon seeing this gorgeous building, that Karen put her
>> heart and soul, and a helluva lot of work, into its restoration. Her
>> love of tango seeps out of the beautiful wood floors, shines from the
>> chandeliers, and is reflected by the mirrors in the antique arched
>> window frames on the south wall of the ballroom, which mirror the real
>> windows on the north side. Although one has to see it, and dance it, to
>> truly appreciate it, there are some great photos, and the story of its
>> transformation, at http://thelearningdepot.com/murrays-1/index.html
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>> Karen, and all, many thanks for all your dedication, your hard work, and
>> the spirit you put into creating such a unique and wonderful experience.
>> You have all of my admiration and respect for the impact you've made on
>> me and many others through your generosity and love.
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>> Warm regards to all, and I'm already looking forward to next August!
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>> Michael Figart II
>> Houston, Texas
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