236  report from Buenos Aires

Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 22:55:13 -0300
From: Janis Kenyon <jantango@FEEDBACK.NET.AR>
Subject: report from Buenos Aires

Spring has arrived in Buenos Aires!!!!!

The first issue of a new tango magazine "El Tango y su gente" premiered in
June. The magazine was on sale at newspaper stands for $3. I didn't see it
until it was available free at a milonga. The third issue was distributed
this month at the milongas. eltangoysugente@email.com

VivaBUE, La Revista del Turista -- this is an official guide of Buenos
Aires, published monthly. It has a wealth of information for tourists and
is written in English. I found it interesting that the guide recommends the
use of radio taxis "because they are safer depending on the hours and the
neighborhood." It contains a section on neighborhoods with maps, tango, how
to get around, shopping, hotels, restaurants, museums, and general
information. It's free. Ask for a copy at the airport tourism desk.

B.A. Tango--Buenos Aires Tango, the tango magazine in its 7th year of
publication, was a little late for September, but it's now available. It
contains the Guia Trimestral as a supplement with all the classes, milongas,
shoe stores, music stores, dinner shows, etc. listed in a compact book to
carry with you. If you don't come across one in the milongas, you can
obtain a copy at Moreno 2562, 13 "H" on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday from
4:30pm to 7:30pm.

The milonga, Buenos Aires Tango, had its opening on Wednesday, September 12.
Ricardo Vidort is teaching a two-hour class from 3-5pm which is free during
September. It's a good opportunity for visitors to have a lesson from a
milonguero in English. The milonga begins right after the class. Come and
see how tango is danced by real milongueros. The address is Esmeralda 565
between Tucuman and Lavalle.

Pichi de Buenos Aires