Friday, July 18 • Rosie Ledet (Port Townsend) *** CANCELLED ***
Rosie Ledet at Upstage Restaurant in Port Townsend...

Saturday, July 19 • Rosie Ledet *** CANCELLED ***
Rosie Ledet at the Triple Door...

Sunday, July 20 • Swing 2x4 Class Continues
Swing 2 x 4 class continues today with Jodi Fleischman & Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan, Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle), 4-6pm for four Sundays. Description, details, pricing and prerequisite at nwdance.net/classes.html or call 206.781.1238. Brought to you by Northwest Dance Network. Also see Whiskey River Jitterbug and Zydeco intermediate classes starting August 7!

Sunday, July 20 • Jamais trop tard... (Bellingham)
Jamais trop tard... at Village Green Park, Fairhaven, Bellingham, 3-6 pm. Nice little park surrounded by bookstore, ice cream shop, arts and crafts, etc. Come and dance in the sun, with luck.

Monday, July 21 • Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet
Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet at The Triple Door (216 Union St.), 7:30pm, $25 adv/$28 day of with your emcee, the Gator Boy!

Thursday, July 24 • How's Bayou
How's Bayou at Redmond Town Center (525 166th Ave NE, just North of Marymoor Park in Redmond), 7-9pm, free. Shop, eat, hang out and dance around the bandstand at the Redmond Town Center mall.

Saturday, July 26 - Sunday, July 27 • Puget Sound Dance Camp No.7
Featuring zydeco dance instructors Cheri Mullenix of Atlanta and A.J. Gibbs from Los Angeles at Ballard Elks (6413 Seaview Ave NW, Shilshole Bay), Saturday night advanced zydeco lesson with Cheri & the Gator Boy, 6-7:45pm. Saturday dance with Willy Jordan at the Seattle Rowing Club. Sunday dance listed below. Details and registration form at www.scn.org/zydeco/dancecamp or call 206.230.4213.

Sunday, July 27 • Zydeco Sunday
Featuring Bruce Gordon & Lloyd Meadows (of the Zydeco Flames) and Willy Jordan (of Motordude Zydeco) at the Highway 99 Blues Club (1414 Alaskan Way, 206.382.2171), 6:30pm, $17. Further info and music downloads at www.scn.org/zydeco/sundays. Organizer Laura Taylor tells us: "This event starts off with a Barbeque, ongoing, which is included in the Dance Camp package but also open to the public, $15. This evening includes continuation of Advanced Class package with AJ Gibbs and Cheri Mullenix teaching a fast paced, fun class which begins at 5pm, also open to the public $17. Next is a lively Beginning class, part of beginners track with AJ and Lilli ann Carey starting at 6:50pm, also open to the public, $12. Space will be limited, so beginners full track and then public will be admitted, so come early. We hope to weave in a parade and a Mardi Gras line or two, with many beads and colorful personalities." Also see Dance Camp info above.

Sunday, July 27 • How's Bayou
How's Bayou at Mercerdale Park in Mercer Island (77th Ave SE & SE 32nd St (on the South side of the Mercer Island business district), 7-9pm, free. Nice park to lay out on your blanket, set up chairs, ride bikes, etc. Surrounded by various restaurants and coffee shops.

Thursday, July 31 • Red Stick Ramblers
KBCS 91.3 FM & the City of Kenmore present The Red Stick Ramblers at the Kenmore Summer Concert Series, in the beautiful outdoors at Saint Edward State Park (14445 Juanita Drive NE), 6-8pm, free. Also see the Red Stick Ramblers August 3.

Sunday, August 3 • Red Stick Ramblers with Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
The Red Stick Ramblers and Captain Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Tractor Tavern, 8pm, $10 with your emcee Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan from KBCS 91.3 FM! Buy tickets here or call 1-866-468-7623. Also check out the Ramblers July 31 at a free outdoor concert.

Thursday, August 7 • Whiskey River Jitterbug & Zydeco Classes Start
Whiskey River Jitterbug (6:30-7:55pm) and Zydeco 2: Look Both Ways (8:05-9:30pm) classes begin today with Jodi Fleischman & Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan, Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Ave. N., Seattle) for four Thursdays. Description, details, pricing and prerequisite at nwdance.net/classes.html or call 206.781.1238. Brought to you by Northwest Dance Network.

Saturday, August 9 • Capt. Leroy & the Zydeco Locals
Northwest Dance Network presents Captain Leroy & the Zydeco Locals at the Leif Erickson Ballroom (2245 NW 57th, Ballard 98107), 8:30pm, $13. Pre-dance lesson, "Zydeco Boogie" with Jodi & the Gator Boy, 7:30pm, $10. Dance + lesson only $17. Details: www.nwdance.net or call 206.781.1238. Dance in air-conditioned comfort on a big 'ol beautiful floor as Captain Leroy and his mighty musical brigands channel some Louisiana bayou straight to the heart of Ballard. Yeah, you right!

Saturday, August 9 • Swamp Soul
Swamp Soul Band at the Highliner Tavern (Fisherman's Terminal in Magnolia, 3909 18th Ave W, 206.283.2233), 8-11pm, $12. Traditional and contemporary Cajun, Creole, and zydeco dance music from Louisiana. Music samples. Plenty of friendly people and ample free parking. The Highliner has full food service as well as beer & wine. Over 21 only.

Sunday, August 17 • Folichon (Edison)
Folichon returns to the Skagit Flats for another rowdy Cajun honky-tonk evening of dancing, food, beverages, and fun at Edison Inn, 5:30 - 9:30 or so. Free. Hat will be passed. The few of you who missed it in April get another chance!

Monday, August 18 • Buckwheat Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco at The Tractor Tavern (5213 Ballard Ave NW), 8pm, $22adv/$25dos.

Saturday, August 23 • Julie & Tim's Wedding!
Celebrate the union of Julie & Tim at the Swedish Cultural Center (1920 Dexter Ave N), 7pm-on. Dancing music provided by your DJ for the evening, Sean "Gator Boy" Donovan. Come fete this beautifully sweet couple in community as they embark on a life together filled with music, magic and fun!

Saturday, September 6 • Zydeco Locals
Zydeco Locals at Meadowbrook Interpretive Farm (North Bend). This will be the Locals' last gig of the season. This is a fundraiser brought to you by your Cajun/Zydeco Events Team, who have this to say: "The Cajun/Zydeco Events Team is hosting another Fun Filled Fundraising Event and we need your special talents and skills to make it work. We will be selling items donated from people in the Community. If you are a jeweler, donate some jewelry. If you sew or knit, donate a sweater. If you are a Masseuse, donate a massage (a gift certificate will do). If you are an painter - donate a painting. If you are a gardener - donate your services or a plant. If you are a cook - donate a you own cook book or a tutoring session. Joanie and I are donating our 'Romance for a Night' package…NO, it's not what you think…if you want a special night planned…we'll help you plan it and/or implement it (if it involves surprises) we'll even cook and serve your dinner all designed around your choice of a theme - as long as it's legal in Washington. Your imagination is your only limitation. All proceeds go to bring up live bands and nourish our community. Please contact Selah Brown. Deadline to donate is August 15, 2008." Stay tuned for more info.

Thursday, October 23 - Sunday, October 26 • Sensation II: A Dance Retreat (Seabeck, WA)
Sensation Dance Retreat II (!) is back at the beautiful Seabeck Conference Center with more great dancing, community and fun than ever! Co-artistic directors Jodi Fleischman & Sean “Gator Boy” Donovan are pulling together the final touches, and more information will be available soon. Reserve your spot by contacting one of the fine friendly folks in the Northwest Dance Network office today by calling 206.781.1238 or emailing info@nwdance.net. Details, as they become available, will also be posted at www.nwdance.net. See you there! Brought to you by Northwest Dance Network.