Green Dolphin Street

I have been meaning to head over to the Swing Night at Green Dolphin for months, but there was always some lame excuse. It was too cold. No one else was going. Wah wah. Last night, I finally made it. Talked to C. who I met at a BBQ a couple weeks ago. Like me, she had been meaning to check out GDS, but needed a partner in crime. And it was gorgeous outside. Perfect!

After trying to figure out what to wear (I opted for the all-purpose black tank and pants), I just walked the mile and half. It was so nice out, and buses generally suck my will to live. C. biked over. Go us! While I waited for her, I got to watch the fireworks over Navy Pier. No idea what the occasion was, but very cool nonetheless.

Green Dolphin Street is an upscale dinner club that has live music and dancing nearly every night. And it's a gorgeous space. Very 40s evocative. (will take pix next time) There was a big band up on the stage, decent sized dance area, and lots of tables crammed to the side. C. & I sipped cocktails and did some extensive people-watching when not being spun around the floor. I danced with a few different people, who had some interesting styles. In general the dancing was smaller and faster than the ballroom-style I am used to. Had one really appalling cover of "Maria" from West Side Story, but other than that the music was pretty good.

Between Green Dolphin Street and Summerdance, I suspect I will rapidly catch up on my dancing!

PS. As I left the club, a random, possibly drunk lady just had to remark what a pretty night it was. And I whole-heartedly agreed as I walked home with a dumb grin on my face.

on the iPod: "Suavemente" - Elvis Crespo