Last night was the last swing dance at Austin Grill. They’ve decided to discontinue swing dancing in lieu of Monday Night Football. Needless to say, I’m very disappointed.
If you’ve ever been there dancing or ever wanted to, or have been dragged along by me and enjoyed your time there, now is the time to act. Send an email to Bill Duffy. Tell him how much you loved Austin Grill. Tell him how great it was. Tell him how you see the ads for dancing at Austin Grill in the papers ALL the time. Here’s what I said:
Hi Bill,
I just wanted to tell you how disappointed I was to hear Austin Grill decided to stop hosting swing dancing on Monday nights. I’ve been at Austin Grill nearly every Monday since March 14, 2005 when it first started and honestly can’t imagine what my life would be like without it. Honestly! I met my girlfriend there the week it started. I’ve made countless friends, including much of the bar staff. It is literally THE BEST reason to live in Baltimore. It was a wonderful and unique venue, the staff there has been incredibly supportive and friendly, and your food is awesome. I speak for many of my family and friends — Austin Grill will not be the same without it and we will all terribly miss this event.
Unfortunately, the decision has been made. Unless someones mind is changed, there is no more dancing at Austin Grill. We’re looking for other venues. We want one with a big floor, a parking lot, and a safe neighborhood.
And most unfortunately, this isn’t a good time for Dorry, Sommer, Emily, or me, or anyone who might actually be able to help rescue it.
Their food is not “awesome.”
That really sucks though… I know you guys really loved going there Mondays. I’m sure they’ll reconsider making it a Monday Night Football place now that 1) the Ravens have already played their Monday night game and 2) the Ravens lost.
This sucks. I took Dorry’s suggestion and sent Bill a email in support of CCS at the Austin Grill.
I also sent an email to Bill at Austin Grill. I think that it is terrible to replace Swing Dancing with common place MNF. You can go anywhere else in the city for football. Lame! I hope that he changes his mind.
Damn, hope you get your place back, but if not, hope you find an even more swinging venue that makes you glad this happened!
Some semi-good news! The 100+ letters sent to Bill have had an impact as CCS has been given an temporary extension.