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January 2023January 6: “Bopper’s Shag Club RE-UP Party” Hosted by Bopper's Shag Club; Location: 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215; DJ: Roger Holcomb; Details: Our Bopper's Shag Club Christmas Party was a great success with around 115 people attending. Membership for 2023 is $30 per person-including this night's cover charge. Associates/Guest fee for this party will be $8, Doors open at 6:30; Free Dance Workshops will be held in Basic and Intermediate Shag steps at 6:45. Our cash bar will be open serving wine, beer, set-ups, water or BYOB-Wine ($5 cork fee) and Liquor only. TIME: Our membership meeting will be at 7:15. At 7:30-Please bring a dish to share for our dinner table. Music and dancing will be provided by DJ Roger Holcomb beginning at 7:30. Bring your friends and help us GROW our beloved Bopper's Shag Club family. For questions, call/text Debby Presson 704-591-0470. SOS cards can be purchased by members (one/member) for $30. Mid-Winter SOS will be January 12-15; these cards will get you into every SOS club in Ocean Drive-and will remain valid for Spring and Fall SOS-so they are a 'great deal!' ; See you on January 6th! We Love our Shag Family! Debby Click here for the Flyer and more information. Jnuary: Re-Up Party in Spartanburg, SC. Hosted by: R&B Shag Club. Location: Spartanburg Shrine Club, 1450 Fernwood-Glendale Road, Spartanburg, SC. Cost: $10 for visitors, $7 for other club members, $5 for members. Time: 7-11pm. DJ(s): Norman Mills. Details: Theme: Winter Snowmen. Contact: DBlackwell@rbshagclub.org January 7th, 2023 – Monthly Party at Elk’s Lodge, 356 Main Avenue NW, Hickory, NC, Hosted by the Lake Hickory Shag Club; DJ – Mac Mast – Door open at 6:15 pm. Bring your own snacks.Time 6:30 – 10:30..Door Cover – Member $5.00 / Guest $10.00. Cash Bar. Contact Ann Sigmon 828-514-7765 or visit our website – lakehickoryshagclub.com January 7th: Shag Dance in the Ocean Isle Beach Area of North Carolina. Hosted by: Ocean Islanders Shag Club. Location: VFW, located at 900 Carter Drive SW in Calabash, NC. 28467. Cost: $5/person for members and members of other shag clubs; $10 for guests. Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. DJ: Larry Simmons. Details: A ‘pot luck’ light snack table and a cash bar will be available (no BYOB please). Check out our FaceBook page for more detail: https://www.facebook.com/oceanislandersshagclub/, or our website https://www.oceanislanders.com Click HERE for the Flyer and more info. January 27: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Ron Blaney; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com February 2023February 3rd: Bopper’s Shag Club’s Valentine’s Party. Location: 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215. Cost: $8 Members and Juniors, $10 for Associates/Guests. Memberships and SOS cards are available. Doors Open at 6:30 pm. DJ: Johnny B. Details: Singles and Couples are welcome! At 6:45 we will have our popular and free concurrent Dance Workshops- One for Intermediate+ shag steps lead by Tommy and Kim Beacham, and another for Beginner+ steps (instructors to be announced.) Our Cash Bar will be open at 6:30 selling wine, beer, set-ups, etc or BYOB: wine ($5 cork fee) or liquor only. Bring your favorite dish to share at our amazing buffet dinner. Because the size of our parties continues to grow, we are trying different methods to avoid a wait line. We will have a brief membership meeting, followed by Dinner and Dancing with DJ Johnny B to begin at 7:30. Our January party was a great success with 56 Members to Re-up and 54 Associates/Guests attending! Thank you to all members who participated to make it a great success. We want to continue to grow our beloved Shag Club, so come and bring your friends. Whether an experienced shagger, want to learn, watch, or enjoy fellowship-you will be welcomed! Photos are posted on facebook.com/groups/boppershagclub/ We will be at Mid-Winter SOS-so hope to see you there. Attached is our flyer; Questions: Contact Debby Presson 704-591-0470. February 3: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Phil Long; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com February 4th: – Monthly Party at Elk’s Lodge, 356 Main Avenue NW, Hickory, NC, Hosted by the Lake Hickory Shag Club; DJ – Robbie Leggitt – Door open at 6:15 pm. Bring your own snacks.Time 6:30 – 10:30..Door Cover – Member $5.00 / Guest $10.00. Cash Bar. Contact Ann Sigmon 828-514-7765 or visit our website – lakehickoryshagclub.com February 4th: Shag Dance in the Ocean Isle Beach Area of North Carolina. Hosted by: Ocean Islanders Shag Club. Location: VFW, located at 900 Carter Drive SW in Calabash, NC. 28467. Cost: $5/person for members and members of other shag clubs; $10 for guests. Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. DJ: Randal Hight. Details: A ‘pot luck’ light snack table and a cash bar will be available (no BYOB please). Check out our FaceBook page for more detail: https://www.facebook.com/oceanislandersshagclub/, or our website https://www.oceanislanders.com February 9,10,11: The Lake Norman Shag Club will be having their CHICKEN PICKIN' BY THE SEA; LOCATION: OD ARCADE & LOUNGE, N. Myrtle Beach, SC; Great DJs all 3 days; Details: 50/50 Raffle, Liquor Wagon Drawing, Wine Wagon Drawing, Golf Outing on Friday, Special Line Dance Instruction; THEME: Mardi Gras; CUTOFF DATE for Registration is January 25th., 2023 Contact: Pat Hensley @ 704-258-0458; Click HERE for the FLYER and more information. February 10: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Frank Price; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com February 11: Valentine’s Day Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ(s): Jim Agee. Details: Single red roses for sale $5; proceeds go to Camp Sunshine. Also, enjoy participating in a snowball dance. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 February 18: The Palmetto Shag Club will be having a Winter Party at The Barn 680 Cherokee Lane West Columbia, SC 29169. The fun begins at 7:00pm with DJ Dan Spivey. There will be a meal and an Open Bar. Cost is $25 for Associate Members, arrangements must be made before the party. For further information, contact: Butch Smith at (803) 917-5113 or butchsmith@eptingdist.com. Web Address: www.palmettoshagclub.com February 24: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Larry Snipes; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com
March 2023March 3: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Tommy Samole; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com March 3. 22nd Annual Chili Cook Off Benefit for Shriners Hospitals for Children, hosted by Bopper’s Shag Club. Location: 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Rd, Charlotte, NC. DJ: Randy Lomax. Details: Prizes are 1st Place $125; 2nd Place $75; and 3rd Place $50. Doors will open at 5:30-Chili entries must be in a crock pot and ready by 6:00; We are again having “Celebrity Judges” who will begin judging our chili entries at 6:30 pm. Admission is $8 WITH a pot of chili (one discount per pot) and $10 General Admission (without a chili entry.) Please help us provide an amazing food table by bringing appetizers (available early,) side dishes and cornbread to be served with Chili dinner- or desserts. Please bring a serving utensil for your dish. Proceeds after expenses will go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Instead of a silent auction, we are hosting a Benefit Auction this year. We need your contributions (Gift cards, services, art, novelty, crafts…!) $20 purchases a card of 25 tickets which you can drop into the box or bag for the favorite item you hope to win. While we wait for contest results, we are offering a free advanced step Shag Workshop. Our cash bar will be open providing wine, beer, set-ups, water, etc. You may also BYOB (wine-$5 cork fee-or liquor only-no beer or coolers.) Appetizers provided will be available during this time, and our DJ will play our favorite shag, beach, and line-dance requests. Someone should be available to demonstrate the basic step. Contact Bopper’s Shag Club President Dina Delevie at (980) 239-8443 or Debby Presson 704-591-0470 to sign up for chili entries, side items, benefit contributions. Please join our Bopper’s facebook group at facebook.com/groups/boppershagclub/ Click Here for the Flyer and more information. March 4th: – Monthly Party at Elk’s Lodge, 356 Main Avenue NW, Hickory, NC, Hosted by the Lake Hickory Shag Club; DJ – JR Norfleet – Doors open at 6:15 pm. Bring your own snacks. Time 6:30 – 10:30..Door Cover – Member $5.00 / Guest $10.00. Cash Bar. Contact Ann Sigmon 828-514-7765 or visit our website – lakehickoryshagclub.com March 9: St. Patrick's Party and Membership drive hoseted by: Capital City Shag Club; Location: VFW 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington, SC 29073; Details: Catered; Cost: Non-members $25; DJ: Billy Fanning; Contact: Liz Smith at 803-422-8556 or email: capitalcityshagclub@gmail.com March 10: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Gene Hensley; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com March 11: St. Patrick’s Day themed Shag Dance in the Ocean Isle Beach Area of North Carolina. Hosted by: Ocean Islanders Shag Club. Location: VFW, located at 900 Carter Drive SW in Calabash, NC. 28467. Cost: $5/person for members and members of other shag clubs; $10 for guests. Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. DJ: Gene Sistare. Details: A ‘pot luck’ light snack table and a cash bar will be available (no BYOB please). CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER AND MORE INFORMATION. Check out our FaceBook page for more detail: https://www.facebook.com/oceanislandersshagclub/, or our website https://www.oceanislandersshagclub.com March 17 - 19: The 33rd Annual CSRA Shag Classic Hosted by CSRA; Location: Julian Smith Casino, Agusta, GA; March 16th Pre-Classic Party at the Shag Shack, 119 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA; Free Pours & Free Beer all weekend BYOB setups provided, Shuttle provided to and from the party. Click Here for the Flyer and More information. March 18: St. Patrick’s Day Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ(s): Mike Williford. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 March 18: March “SHAG” Madness in Morganton NC. Hosted by: Sandy Beach Shag Club. Location: Morganton Elk’s Lodge 500 Golf Course Rd, Morganton NC 28655. Cost: Members $5 / Guests $10. Time: Doors open @ 6:15pm / Dance lesson @ 6:30pm / Dance starts @ 7pm. DJ: Robbie Leggett. Details: Please wear your favorite team attire / Snack to share always appreciated / Hot dogs with all the FIXINS’ will be served / Cash Bar. Contact: Please see “Sandy Beach Shag Club” Facebook page or “Sandy Beach Shag Club Photos and Albums” CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER AND MORE INFORMATION.
March 24: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Tommy Davis; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com March 31: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Dean Baker; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com April 2023April 1: The Palmetto Shag Club will be having a Member Appreciation Party at The Barn 680 Cherokee Lane West Columbia, SC 29169. The fun begins at 7:00pm with DJ Chigger Woods. There will be a meal and an Open Bar. Cost is $25 for Associate Members, arrangements must be made before the party. For further information, contact: Butch Smith at (803) 917-5113 or butchsmith@eptingdist.com. Web Address: www.palmettoshagclub.com April 1: Lake Hickory Shag Club's Party; Location: Hickory Elk's Lodge, 356 Main Ave., NW, Hickory, NC 28601; Time: 6:30-10:30; DJ: Daddy George Ward; Details: Cash Bar - liquor, beer & wine; Bring your own snacks for your table; Contact : Ann Sigmon at 828-324-6122 April 7: Bopper’s Shag Club is having a Pre-SOS Party. Location: 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215. Cost-$6 for members and juniors, $10 for associates. Time: 6:30 pm. DJ: Buck Crumpton. Details: “The Beach is calling….” At 6:45, Bopper’s will provide concurrent Intermediate and Beginner shag workshops lead by experienced Bopper’s members or guests. Please bring your favorite dish to share at our amazing food table (appetizer, side dish or dessert.) The Cash Bar will also be open, serving beer, wine, set-ups, water- or BYOB (wine-$5 cork fee/check in at door) or liquor only (no beer/coolers.) We will have a brief membership at 7:15 with news and prayer (Good Friday-) with dancing to follow at 7:30. Be sure to invite your friends! Bopper’s Shag Club will see you at SOS-look for us in the Parade on 4/22! Join our group at facebook.com/groups/boppershagclub/ Contact: text/voicemail Debby Presson at 704-591-0470. CLICK HERE for our beautiful flyer here. April 8th: Shag Dance in the Ocean Isle Beach Area of North Carolina. Hosted by: Ocean Islanders Shag Club. Location: VFW, located at 900 Carter Drive SW in Calabash, NC. 28467. Cost: $5/person for members and members of other shag clubs; $10 for guests. Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. DJ: Tommy Davis. Details: A ‘pot luck’ light snack table and a cash bar will be available (no BYOB please). Check out our FaceBook page for more detail: https://www.facebook.com/oceanislandersshagclub/, or our website https://www.oceanislanders.com CLICK HERE for the flyer and more information. April 28: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Ron Blaney; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com
May 2023May 5: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Phil Long; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com May 6: Kentucky Derby Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ: Mike Williford. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 May 6: Lake Hickory Shag Club's Party; Location: Hickory Elk's Lodge, 356 Main Ave., NW, Hickory, NC 28601; Time: 6:30-10:30; DJ: Chigger Woods; Details: Cash Bar - liquor, beer & wine; Bring your own snacks for your table; Contact : Ann Sigmon at 828-324-6122 May 12: Bopper's Shag Club is hosting a NASCAR or other FAVORITE pastime party. Location: 5200 Mecklenburg Shrine Club Rd, Charlotte, NC. DJ: Ron Russ. Cost: $6 for Members and Juniors; $10 for Associates. Time: 6:30-10:30 pm. Details: (Optional/Suggestion) Let's get to know each other better by sharing your favorite sport, team, activity or pastime! We go all out for decorating-but you can help this time by bringing a decoration for your table or wearing your "favorite". If you would like to have dinner with us, bring an item for the buffet table-snack, appetizer, entree/side, or dessert. Bopper's will again provide concurrent Beginner and Intermediate shag workshops at 6:45. Dinner and cash bar will be available 6:45 on (wine, beer, set-ups, etc) or BYOB (wine $5 cork fee-or liquor only-no beer.) Our brief membership meeting will be held at 7:15, followed by continued dinner, music and dancing. See our attached flyer and join our facebook group at: facebook.com/groups/boppershagclub/ for photos, videos and events held by nearby shag clubs. Contact: Debby Presson 704-591-0470 CLICK HERE for the Flyer and more information. May 13th: Shag Dance in the Ocean Isle Beach Area of North Carolina. Hosted by: Ocean Islanders Shag Club. Location: VFW, located at 900 Carter Drive SW in Calabash, NC. 28467. Cost: $5/person for members and members of other shag clubs; $10 for guests. Time: 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. DJ: Award winning Jay Kinlaw. Details: A ‘pot luck’ light snack table and a cash bar will be available (no BYOB please). Check out our FaceBook page for more detail: https://www.facebook.com/oceanislandersshagclub/, or our website https://www.oceanislanders.com CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER AND MORE INFORMATION.
June 2023June 2-4, 2023: ********SOLD OUT******** SOUTHERN COMFORT 25 in Columbia, S.C. hosted by Palmetto Shag Club LOCATION: Double Tree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 (Located at Bush River Rd at I-20) COST: $85 per person, DJ(s): John Smith, Billy Waldrep, Buck Crumpton, Billy Fanning, Furman Dominick, Gene Sistare, John Fletcher, and Barney Mims. Dance Instructors: Sam and Lisa West and Brenda Taylor. ********SOLD OUT******** DETAILS: Park and Party, 44x32 Professional Dance Floor, Super Hospitality Suite each afternoon including music, dancing, heavy Hors d'oeuvres and an Open Bar, Free Shag Workshop with Sam and Lisa West and Free Line Dance Workshop with Brenda Taylor, Best Pool Party around, Chinese Auction, Fabulous Vendors, Room Rate $114/night Call with Group Code SCA (803) 731-0300 or book online at https://bit.ly/SouthernComfort25 Beautiful Rooms w/Refrigerators (King or 2 Queens), Suite available at additional cost. Buffet breakfast, and Saturday Evening Meal provided. For further information, contact: Susan Martin at 803-609-8170 or email susan.martin956@gmail.com . Web Address: www.palmettoshagclub.com June 2: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Larry Snipes; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com June 3: Lake Hickory Shag Club's Party; Location: Hickory Elk's Lodge, 356 Main Ave., NW, Hickory, NC 28601; Time: 6:30-10:30; DJ: Roger Holcomb; Details: Doors Open - 6:15pm, Cash Bar - liquor, beer & wine; Bring your own snacks for your table; Cost: $5.00 Members / Guests $10.00; Contact : Ann Sigmon at 828-324-6122; Website: www.lakehickoryshagclub.com June 9: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Tommy Samole; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com June 17: 34th Anniversary Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ: Billy Waldrep. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 June 17: Anniversary Party hoseted by: Capital City Shag Club; Location: VFW 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington, SC 29073; Details: Catered; Cost: Non-members $25; DJ: Barney Mims; Contact: Liz Smith at 803-422-8556 or email: capitalcityshagclub@gmail.com June 17- Please join us for a Special 33rd Birthday celebration of our Shag Club. Hosted by Bopper's Shag Club; See our beautiful flyer for details-as Bopper's will celebrate "The Good Ole' Days!" Doors open at 6:00. Bring your favorite dish for our shared buffet available from 6:15 on-let's make it special! We will also have our popular dance workshops for everyone interested at 6:15. Bopper's member DJ is Gene Hensley, so request your favorite dance music! We are working on some special shag activities-so come prepared to have fun! Singles or couples-invite your friends and help us grow our broader shag family. Our club will do our very best to make sure you each feel welcomed. Great friends, fellowship, great food, cash bar or BYOB (see House regulations,) the best music and dancing-shagging will keep us all young! Join our facebook group at facebook.com/groups/boppershagclub/ Questions? Call/text/voicemail Debby Presson at 704-591-0470. Click here for the Flyer and more information. June 22 - 24: Shag Fest 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. Hosted by: First Coast Shag Club. Location: Southbank Hotel, 1515 Prudential Drive in Jacksonville, Fl 32207. Cost: $100 prior to May 1 $120 after. Time: Thursday 6 pm. DJ(s): John Smith. Details: 3 day Park and Party, Pool Party, Duck Races, Hospitality, Shag workshop with Sam and Lisa West, linedance workshop, free dance time, plated dinner on Saturday Must print and mail in Registration form from website, send check or pay online. Hotel: Southbank a Marriott Hotel use Shag Fest 2023 or First Coast Shag Club for single or double $119 rate, Pool or River Views +20 per night, prior to May 20 Book online via website or call 904-396-5100 . Contact: Mona King for more information text or call 904-652-5000 or email Monawking.5678@gmail.com. June 23: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Gene Hensley; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com June 30: Meet and Greet hosted by the Rockhill Shag Club; Location: Rock Hill Moose Lodge, 1025 Ebinport Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732; DJ: Tommy Davis; Website: www.rockhillshagclub.com
July 2023July 1: 4th of July Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ: Jim Agee. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 July 1: Lake Hickory Shag Club's Party; Location: Hickory Elk's Lodge, 356 Main Ave., NW, Hickory, NC 28601; Time: 6:30-10:30; DJ: Robbie Leggett; Details: Doors Open - 6:15pm, Cash Bar - liquor, beer & wine; Bring your own snacks for your table; Cost: $5.00 Members / Guests $10.00; Contact : Ann Sigmon at 828-324-6122; Website: www.lakehickoryshagclub.com July 21-22: **********SOLD OUT*********** Sparkle City Celebration in Spartanburg, SC. Hosted by: R&B Shag Club. Location: Marriott at 299 N. Church St. in Spartanburg, SC. Cost: $95 through July 9th, then $100. DJ(s): David O’Quinn, Billy Waldrep, John Smith, Bobby Vaughn, Larry Simmons. Details: Shag Workshop with Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee. Special Guest - Rhonda McDaniel. Two delicious meals in the ballroom. Huge pool party on Saturday with duck races. Pre-party on Thursday night with DJ. Hotel: Marriott - Ask for $139 Shag Club Rate until June 30. 864-596-1211 or go to www.rbshagclub.org/room. Contact: Stan Sanders (stanmsanders@yahoo.com) or Steve Day (knsday@charter.net). Web Address: www.rbshagclub.org **********SOLD OUT***********
August 2023August 4th & 5th: Meet Me in the Middle and a Sand Flea Reunion. Hosted by Carolina Shag Club. Location: Embassy Suites @ 670 Verdae Blvd., Greenville, S.C. 29607. Cost; $85 per person before July 1st & $95 afterwards. Reserve a table for 8-10 persons for $20. DJs: Billy Waldrep, Buck Crumpton, Norman Mills, Becky Wilson. Details: Multi-level workshops by Sam & Lisa West, Line Dance lessons by Dionne Mills, Hospitality room on Friday & Saturday evening, buffet dinner on Saturday night, Split-the-Pot raffle on Saturday evening. Hotel Rooms: $139+tax per night includes breakfast and managers cocktail party in evening. Call Embassy Suites direct at 864-218-8712 for reservations. You must use code SHAG to receive the shag club room rate. Contacts: Skip Watkins at 864-314-6236 email skipwatkins@bellsouth.net or Suzie Robinson-Park at 828-216-5029 email: suzielgl@yahoo.com Web Address: Coming soon- a flyer and a direct ticket purchase link on the club website: http://carolinashagclub.org ) August 5, 2023: The Palmetto Shag Club will be having a Re-up Party at The Barn 680 Cherokee Lane West Columbia, SC 29169. The fun begins at 7:00pm with DJ Furman Dominick. There will be a meal and an Open Bar. Cost is $25 for Associate Members, arrangements must be made before the party. For further information, contact: Butch Smith at (803) 917-5113 or butchsmith@eptingdist.com. Web Address: www.palmettoshagclub.com August 10-13: 32nd Sand Gnat Shag-A-Ganza in Jekyll Island, GA. Hosted by: Golden Isles Shag Club. Location: Villas-By-The-Sea in Jekyll Island, GA. Cost: $100 per person/$110 after June 1st. Time: Thursday thru Sunday. DJs: Jimmy Stevenson, Jim Agee, Jimmy Lucree, Gary Jones. Details: Park & Party, food & beverages provided (except breakfast), Shag Workshops by Steven Balok & Meyers Floyd. Hotel: Villas-By-The-Sea 1175 Beachview Dr. North, Jekyll Island, GA (912)635-2521 or (800)841-6262 for Hotel Reservations, Group Code 532996. Contact: (Party Chair)Kathy Stratton Grace for Party info: (912)399-8663/kathygrace339@gmail.com. or Sue Wainright for Party tickets (912)269-0660/suziquizi@gmail.com. https://goldenislesshag.wixsite.com/gisc, Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/125656340788593/ August 11 & 12: Park & Party Shag Extravaganza XIII in Columbia, SC Hosted by the Capital City Shag Club; Location: Embassy Suites, 200 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC - ask for Autumn Code CCSC; DJs: Billy Waldrep, John Smith, Barney Mims, Gene Sistare, and Billy Fanning; Cost: $85 ea.; Hotel: Embassy Suites 803-744-8132 ask for Tammy Group Group Code CCSC for a reduced rate per night; Details: 3 Shag lessons w/Sam & Lisa West; Contact info: call 803-442-8556 or email: capitalcityshagclub@gmail.com or go to shaglife.org for the application. Aug 24–26: 30th Annual Beach Boogie in St Pete Beach, FL. Hosted by: Tampa Bay Beach Boppers. Location: Sirata Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706. Cost: Three Day Ticket is $85. Daily tickets are available for $50. Night only tickets are available for $30. Tables can be reserved for additional cost. Time: 7:30 until 1 AM each day. DJ(s): HOF John Smith, HOF Billy Waldrep, and Jane Harrington in the ballroom. Paul Spaulding poolside on Friday and Saturday. Details: $154 per night single or double – Room Block Cut Off is July 24,2023. Suites and Studios available at additional cost. Great master Dance Floor, Beautiful White Sandy Beaches in premier beach location. Workshops: Carolina Shag workshops by Steve and Kathy Day. West Coast swing workshops by Mike and Debbe Lapina. Hotel: Sirata Resort, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, Call (800) 344-5999 or (727) 363-5100. Mention TBBB Beach Boogie when making reservations. Club Contact: BJ Miller-Aldredge (813) 240-4205 or email at bjmiller1947@gmail.com. Web Address: http://www.tampabaybeachboppers.com/2023%20Boogie%20(with%20tables).pdf August 25 - 26: Shaggers Holiday Hosted by the Islanders Shag Club; Location: North Charleston Marriott, 843-747-1900, Group Code - ISCISCZ; Cost: $65.00 per person; Workshops: Sat Aug. 26th. Ashley & Tobitha Stewart; DJs: Buck Crumpton, John Fletcher, Furman Dominick, & Becky Wilson; Contact: 843-906-0831 or email: islandersshagclub@gmail.com
September 2023Sept 2: Tailgate Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ(s): Mike Williford. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 Sept 7: Appreciation Party hoseted by: Capital City Shag Club; Location: VFW 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington, SC 29073; Details: Catered; Cost: Non-members $25; DJ: TBA; Contact: Liz Smith at 803-422-8556 or email: capitalcityshagclub@gmail.com October 2023October 18-22: Shag-A-Rama 2023 in Panama City Beach, FL. Hosted by: Beach Shaggers of Birmingham. Location: Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort, Panama City Beach, FL. Cost: $90 per person through June 23; $95 June 24 through October 7th; $100 after October 7. Time: Party kicks-off @ 3 PM on Wednesday, October 18th, outside at tent-covered dance floor. DJ(s): Larry Black Jim Agee, Cliff Capps, Glenn Walls. Details: Outside Tent-Covered Dance Floor with afternoon and evening dancing everyday starting on Wednesday and Inside Dancing in Ballroom every evening starting on Thursday. Basic and intermediate Carolina Shag Lessons and Line Dance Lessons. Hotel: Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort, Panama City Beach, FL (see party flyer for various condo rental options and contact information). Contact: for questions about the event call Jim Hubbert 205-901-0838 or email jimhubbert67@yahoo.com October 21-22: FALL BASH 2023 in Kingsport, TN hosted by Mountain Empire Shag Society. SOLD OUT Location: Jericho Shrine Temple at I-81 Exit 63. Fabulous 4,000 sq ft parquet dance floor inside the beautiful temple ballroom. Cost $70 per person. Shriners provide “super shuttle” service for the ¾ mile trip between the temple and the hotels. DJs are Billy Waldrep and Larry “Bigfish” Calhoun. Shag instructors are Ashley and Tobitha Stewart. Shoe vendor is Carolina Shag Shoes. For all the great hospitality sessions, hotel information, and party details, visit the EVENTS page on www.messdance.org. Scroll down to the Fall Bash flyer to view and / or print it. To be added to the “tickets needed” list, contact Larry “Bigfish” Calhoun at bigfishdj@outlook.com or give him a call at 423-398-5129
October 28: Halloween Costume Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ(s): Jim Agee Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 November 2023
December 2023December 2, 2023 The Palmetto Shag Club will be having a Christmas Party at The Barn 680 Cherokee Lane West Columbia, SC 29169. The fun begins at 7:00pm with DJ Billy Fanning. There will be a Meal and an Open Bar. Cost is $25 for Associate Members, arrangements must be made before the party. For further information, contact: Butch Smith at (803) 917-5113 or butchsmith@eptingdist.com. Web Address: www.palmettoshagclub.com December 9: Christmas Party hoseted by: Capital City Shag Club; Location: VFW 424 Cedarcrest Dr., Lexington, SC 29073; Details: Catered; Cost: Non-members $25; DJ: TBA; Contact: Liz Smith at 803-422-8556 or email: capitalcityshagclub@gmail.com December 9: Christmas Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ(s): Jim Agee Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694 December 31, 2023 NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY in Columbia, S.C. hosted by Palmetto Shag Club LOCATION: Double Tree by Hilton, 2100 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210 (Located at Bush River Rd at I-20) COST: $50 for Palmetto Shag Club members $60 for PSC Guests and other ACSC Club Members. DJ John Smith. DETAILS: A Managers Reception will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the lower lobby, with beer wine and appetizers. The Ballroom opens at 7:00 pm for dancing, beautiful Professional Dance Floor. Heavy hor d'oeuvres served 7:30 pm to 9:30pm, Champagne Toast at Midnight, Cash Bar, Room Rate: $114 room booking details to pass. Beautiful Rooms w/Refrigerators (King or 2 Queens). For all hotel guests, a New Year’s Day breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:00 am. For further information, contact: Susan Martin at 803-609-8170 or email susan.martin956@gmail.com Web Address: www.palmettoshagclub.com December 31: New Year’s Eve Party in Alpharetta, GA Hosted by: ShagAtlanta. Location: Brimstone Restaurant & Tavern ,10595 Old Alabama Rd, ste1, Alpharetta, GA 30022. Cost: Free for members, $5 for visitors. Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm DJ(s): Billy Waldrep. Contact: Robin Phillips- 678-462-2694
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