Like millions of other geeks, I have a huge nerd-crush on Felicia Day, actress / gamer / ubergeek. Miss Day apparently has a new video blog where she goes out and tries all sorts of different skills, from blacksmithing to crocheting. In this episode, Felicia goes out and learns how to "swing…
In light of recent online discussions about gender roles in Lindy Hop and the recent Amendment/abomination passed this month in my home state, I decided to take up a suggestion made by Sam Carroll that I do a post on women dressing in menswear or dandy garb for dancing. Specifically, "For my…
Hey Frankie. Happy Birthday. I can’t remember the last time I actually wrote something that wasn’t a news story or an event item on this website. But it’s your birthday and I feel inspired to write to you. You inspired me to write the same way you inspired me to smile and to laugh and to…
Hello from the lone lindy girl in central Wisconsin . . . Does anyone have any suggestions for a place to dance Memorial Day Weekend? I'm in Wausau, Wisconsin and I am willing to travel to Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis/St Paul.
In this show, Rik learns the Big Apple for Frankie Manning's birthday celebration, ZuckerPunch gives the low-down on Nick William's latest blog post and Spuds tries to remember all the members of Minnie's Moochers. It's another great Yehoodi Talk Show and we're not trying to sell you…
Swing! is a feature documentary which showcases the international phenomenon of Swing Dancing (specifically Lindy Hop). As a part of getting this movie made, the producers are trying to show the film industry that there is a big, thriving Swing Dance community, and want to add as many…
A chance discovery of piles of 78s in his grandmother’s attic spawned a lifelong devotion to music in a five-year-old Vince Giordano. He began with violin, switched to tuba in 7th grade, and then added the string bass and bass saxophone. The ambitious Giordano joined the musicians union at…
swing dance at the whiskey cafe /june10th,2012 7-10pm featuring the James l. Dean big band with vocalist Phil Jones 1050 wall street west, lyndhurst, new jersey 07071 dinner menu available.$15.00 cover / no min. 201-939-4889 d.j Kenny.free swing lesson at 6:00 casual dress, free parking.…
Saratoga Savoy Workshops SAT / SUN May 19-20, 2012 Here's a great getaway that's in beautiful Saratoga NY. Saratoga Savoy hosts a weekend of Music and Lindy Hop Workshops with Paolo & Lauren and dancing to the Joey Thomas Big Band Saturday, May 19th, 2012 SARATOGA MUSIC HALL 5:30-6:30pm…
Rhythm Locura,an LGBT dance program in Manhattan is recruiting new dancers for their dance company. Learn to perform in a multi-dance style performance group. Intermediate dance experience is preferable along with a passion for dancing. Must be willing to learn and dance ALL the following…
Swing Remix Dance Party with Glenn Crytzer & His Syncopators Saturday November 3 2012 The JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave Just in! We've featuring Glenn Crytzer and his Syncopators on Saturday November 3, 2012. It's all going down at the JCC in Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Avenue in NYC.…
Historical Tour of Harlem 12:00 - 2:00pm Meet at 125th Street exact meeting place TBA soon! Brought to you by BABBLE Cover: *$12 General *$10 Student *$8 BABBLE Registrant nycbabble.com SIGN UP HERE BY WEDNESDAY - only 30 per tour *Come for the learning and knowledge *Stay for the friends…
Svetlana of Aaron Johnson and his Golden Age Orchestra sends word that every Monday (except first Mondays) starting May 14, Svetlana with Aaron Johnson and his Golden Age Orchestra, will be performing at The Back Room (102 Norfolk Street, New York, NY) from 9p - 12am. With no cover! "With…
All of us at Yehoodi Central want to wish a very happy birthday to Frank "Frankyboy" Dellario, the man who first dreamed up this crazy website along with his co-conspirator Spuds 14 years ago. We're so glad that you did! And those of us on the Left Coast are looking forward to celebrating…
http://www.nick.com/videos/clip/legend-of-korra-104-the-voice-in-the-night-full-episode.html This follow up to Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been pretty good. The story takes place in a large city, and the look/feel of the city is definitely 1920s/1930s, and the atmosphere was confirmed…