Calling All Zombies*! It’s time to heed the bell toll for another ghastly and ghoulish Halloween party at Boston Swing Central. It’s our 3rd year and this time we’re in 3-D (I think we always were, but that seems to be the thing to do when you get to that third sequel in the series). Rise up all you creepy crawlies and pay tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson and dance to the shocking sounds of Shawn (of the Dead) Hershey and the Fried Bananas.

The lesson will feature Michael Jackson’s Thriller line dance as taught for the third straight year by the reanimated duo of Jason Provost and Diana Byrne. The lesson begins promptly at 7:30pm – 9pm and then performed later on in the evening (performing is optional – we won’t force ya!) So, start studying YouTube now… Don’t miss this party as it will be one of the best of the Fall!

Get $2 OFF ADMISSION if you come in costume.  But no lame costumes like, “I came as a swing dancer”, or “I came as myself” or putting a couple socks on your shoulder and being “static cling”.  Discount is at the discretion of the door staff, so put in some effort!

Extended Lesson Time (included in the price of admission): 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:30am
General Admission: $17 ($15 with costume discount)
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $15  ($13 with costume discount)

Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland St
Charlestown, MA 02129

*Being a zombie is one of the easiest costumes we can think of…so no excuses!

Gordon Webster is back once again with his stellar Quartet featuring vocalist Brianna Thomas. Gordon is one of the most in demand swing band leaders in the country, maybe even in the world. He’s played at every camp, exchange and special event from Sweden to Seoul and we’re lucky he’s made Boston a regular stop on his tour.

This time he brings Brianna Thomas, who reminds us of a young Ella Fitzgerald. This combination is swing dancing nirvana! And dancing to their music is what we imagine it might’ve been like to see Ella live back in 1948. Something like this. (Except, of course, unlike Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, we wouldn’t be sitting down). So come with us tonight and let’s enjoy the lightning they’ve caught in a bottle and will unleash at the Crosby Whistle Stop, because it is pure magic!

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
Special Event Admission: $17
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $15

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

If you have not yet heard the Sweet & Low Down, you are in for a treat, and if you have heard them, then you know how great they are. The harmonies of Miss Tess and Rachel Price are the “Sweet” part and the rhythm section brings the “Low Down”. A mixture of blues and swing that is simply intoxicating.

And if that weren’t enough, we’re bringing back our “Bring a Friend, Get in FREE” Promotion.  This was popular earlier this spring, and we want to see what you guys can do this fall.  See qualifying details below.  Why are we doing this?  Because most people hear about us through a friend.  And we know how hard it is to get your friends on the dance floor – we’ve all been there.  So for those of you that can weed through all of those excuses and get someone new to our dance, you’re finally getting rewarded! 

Promotion Qualifying Details:

1)      In order to get free admission when bringing a friend, you (the dancer) needs to have attended at least one BSC Dance prior to October 15, 2010.  Your friend must have NEVER, EVER, NOT EVEN ONCE been to a BSC dance.  How will we know?  Oh, we’ll know!

2)      You must get there with your friend BEFORE 8:20PM so they can take our beginning lesson that starts at 8PM.

3)      If you bring a friend and you have also NEVER been to our dance, you DO NOT qualify for the discount.

4)      The person must be your friend and of the homo sapiens.  Imaginary friends, Lassie, ET, pet rocks, etc. do not qualify.

5)      You must mention this promotion at the door when paying admission to receive it.  You can’t come back later and ask for it if you forget (if ya snooze, ya lose).

6)      Who gets in free?  Well that’s up to you…and how good of a friend you are.  Show up with a friend and only one admission has to be paid (buy one, get one free).  How you settle up is at your discretion, but please resolve any disputes by peaceful means (i.e. thumb wrestling, drawing straws, and dance offs).

7)      May not be combined with any other promotions or discounts(i.e. get in free or half off coupons/passes, discounts received for angeling or DJ’ing, etc.  Board Members do not qualify.)

8)      If you get caught gaming the system, you may be subject to the consequences thought up on the spot by BSC staff.  May include but are not limited to the following activities with your new “friend”:  wearing matching ski sweaters throughout the entire dance,  doing a Charleston duet to “You Can’t Touch This” to be posted on YouTube, dancing in your bare feet.

New people coming by yourselves or with other people are still of course welcome!  And what a great night to come out with lots of other new people.  We’re sorry you won’t qualify this time, but if we run this again in the coming months, and you attend our event this Friday, you will qualify for next time!  

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $15
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $13

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

This week we’ve appropriated the title from the Nancy Sinatra classic as our theme for tonight’s stellar line up of lady DJs!  We had a similar evening earlier this summer which was a huge success. Since we weren’t able to fit all of the ladies we wanted to invite on the first night- we’ve planned a second night.  That means they’ll be teachin’ (Gina will be teaching), swingin’ (we’ll have a special lady steal jam mixer) and spinnin’ (DJ’ing) all over Boston Swing Central.  Tonight, we have Gina Helfrich, Tina Desourcy, Abby Cohen and Amy Kucharik all taking a turn behind the DJ desk.  And if that weren’t enough we have a special price for ladies tonight, and the gents will have to pony up.  So grab a friend or just come on out solo.  It promises to be a really fun night!!!  Boots and/or partner not required.

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $9 for ladies, $11 for gents
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $7 for ladies, $9 for gents

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129

Are you feeling lucky? At Boston Swing Central, we are feeling so lucky!
…and for you we’ve got a Fortune Cookie Surprise!  That’s right, we’ll be passing out REAL, ORIGINAL, Boston Swing Central fortune cookies just for you dancers!  Come tonight and see what the future holds…we’re up to our old tricks and believe you me, you’re going to leave with a smile on your face…because that’s just what a good night of dancing does to us: makes us feel like we’re walking on air… Tonight we’ve got RetroMike spinning the first half of the evening followed by the soft-spoken bearded sage, DJ John Brooks taking us home with some of his lucky favorites…

Lesson (included in the price of admission): 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Dancing: 9:00pm – 12:00am
General Admission: $10
Students and Seniors (with Valid ID): $8

The Crosby Whistle Stop
24 Roland Street
Charlestown, MA 02129