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Tim Gill Allstars Big Band on Saturday Night (March 13th)

PBDA — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:50:42 +0000

We featured this band recently, and we LOVED the band! They play a great variety of swingin' sounds, and they will fill up the stage at Grace Hall. Our new location, Grace Hall, is located at: 73 N. Hill Ave, behind the church. Band plays 8-11:30PM (complimentary swing lesson from 7:30-8PM). $15 admission. We hope you'll come join us!

Grand Opening of our NEW HALL on March 6th!

PBDA — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:33:23 +0000

THE "JIVE ACES" from London will play for our Grand Opening on March 6th. Our New Location is: 73 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena 91106 (behind the church). The band plays from 8-11:30PM...$20 this special night...includes complimentary swing lesson from 7:30-8PM, snacks, refreshments and door prizes.

No Dance, Feb. 27th, as we prepare for our Grand Opening!

PBDA — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:11:30 +0000

Congratulations to Bridgette Webb for winning our $100 cash prize Solo Charleston competition last Saturday night! We'll skip next Saturday night, Feb. 27th, as we ready our new venue: GRACE HALL, 73 N. Hill Ave, Pasadena, 91106 (behind the church). Join us for the Grand Opening of our hall on March 6th featuring THE JIVE ACES from London! ($20 this night only). ALL of our classes and dances will be held at this new location starting in March. Join us!

$100 Cash Prize in our "Solo Charleston" Contest This Saturday Ngt.

PBDA — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:16:55 +0000

Come cheer on your favorites, or join in on the fun yourself! THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, FEB. 2Oth! We're featuring vocalist Paul Roberts from London, accompanied by top members of the Esquires Big Band, 8-11:30PM, $15 admission includes the competition, a swing lesson from 7:30-8PM, snacks, refreshments and door prizes. Pasadena's First Baptist Church, 75 N. Marengo (at the corner of Marengo and Holly). Free parking in the Holly St. garage, bring in your parking tix, we validate.

Note: This is our final dance in old town, we'll be DARK next week (Feb. 27th) as we prepare to open our new venue on MARCH 6th. The new address will be: GRACE HALL, 73 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, 91106 (behind the Hill Avenue Grace Lutheran Church). Lots of free parking!

Our "Valentine Dance" --Saturday Ngt., Feb. 13th!

PBDA — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:56:22 +0000

This Saturday Night, it's "Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats" at our PBDA "Valentine Dance"...an extra special evening of sweet treats and fun! $15 admission includes a Swing lesson from 7:30-8PM, (the band plays from 8-11:30PM) snacks/refreshments and door prizes. Pasadena Old Town's First Baptist Church, 75 N. Marengo Ave (at the corner of Marengo and Holly). Easy parking in the Holly St. garage, bring in your parking tix, we validate.

Saturday Night, Feb. 6th- "Phat Cat Swingers!"

PBDA — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:31:27 +0000

Join us this Saturday Night for another great evening of Swingin' fun with the PHAT CAT SWINGERS! Complimentary Swing lesson from 7:30-8PM, and the band plays from 8-11:30PM. $15 includes the lesson, plus snacks, refreshments and door prizes. Pasadena's Old Town, First Baptist Church, 75 N. Marengo (at the corner of Holly St.) Park free in the Holly St. garage, we validate.

"SHOE HOP FOR HAITI"-Jan. 30th

PBDA — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:40:50 +0000

Do you have any 'slightly worn' shoes in your closet you'd like to donate? Bring them THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN. 30th, for our Swing Dance with "The Esquires Big Band." We are working with Sport Chalet in La Canada, and Soles4Souls, to make a group shoe contribution for distribution to the Haitian People (who are so in need at this time). Swing Lesson from 7:30-8PM, and the band plays from 8 to 11:30PM. $15 admission. First Baptist Church in Old Town, 75 N. Marengo. Don't forget to bring in your parking tix for free validation.

Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums!

PBDA — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:27:08 +0000

It will be a great Swing Party THIS SATURDAY NIGHT (Jan. 23rd). This band drives down from San Francisco, and they are awesome! Come and enjoy.

Also, note that it's not too late to join this series of classes (coming the 2nd week of any class, is okay!). See our website for the entire schedule.

The Tim Gill All-Stars!

PBDA — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:39:17 +0000

This Saturday, January 16th, you'll get to hear this band that's been getting rave reviews wherever they play! 8-11:30pm ($15 admission includes the complimentary swing lesson from 7:30-8PM). 75 N. Marengo, at the corner of Holly. Park free in the Holly St. garage, we validate. Join us for a special evening of dancing fun.

Classes Begin This Week

PBDA — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:52:01 +0000

Our New 6-week series of classes begins this weekend, with classes starting during the week as well. See our website for all details. Note that ALL classes this series will be held at Throop Hall, 300 S. Los Robles (at the corner of Del Mar). $15 per class; or $75 for the series. Join us!

Tonight's band at our weekly Saturday Night Swing Dance is "The Pete Jacobs Swingtet!"--Next Saturday it's "The Tim Gill All-Stars".