Earthdance Miami 2008 headlines September Wynwood Gallery Walk
 
Miami, Florida – On September 13, 2008, a collective of Miami's talented artists, musicians and creators will unite to raise awareness for sustainable living and global peace through music and the arts. Taking place inside Soho Studios at 2136 NW First Avenue, Earthdance Miami 2008 is the headlining event for September's Wynwood Gallery Walk and will make Miami part of a global unifying experience that brings together people in 350 locations around the world together to celebrate peace and environmental awareness.
 
"What we are doing here is real," says Earthdance Miami Producer Theresa Amandi. "This is not some hippie, granola music fest. These are genuine efforts by Miami's brightest and globally concious citizens to raise awareness, not only of our local communities, but this planet as a whole; from one of fear and doubt to one of love, light and certainty."
 
The defining moment of Earthdance is the synchronized "Prayer for Peace," played at every location around the world at exactly the same time. The Miami peace prayer takes place at 7 p.m. You don't want to miss this symbolic surreal binding moment.
 
In fostering its mission, Earthdance Miami will be co-hosted by astrologer Christopher Witecki, whose irreverent insights on Soul Garden TV, have helped millions of people find spiritual awareness. In addition, Earthdance Miami will feature a sneak preview of OPEN: Miami, the shipping container converted into a sustainable living space created by Miami visionaries Javier Sanjuanbenito, Hugo Mijaes and Albert Gomez. The all-day festival will also have a variety of green activities and lectures conducted by the Environmental Coalition of Miami Beach, eco-friendly accessories maker Ecoist, The Kabbalah Center, The Standard Hotel and many others.
 
Earthdance Miami 2008 is presented by M.E.A.D. in association with Plum TV and Miami New Times. The goal is to foster a mission of peace, environmental awareness, and harmony throughout the global sphere while supporting local environmental non-profits. A portion of the proceeds will go to Environmental Coaltion of Miami Beach, a local, non-profit organization dedicated to educating Miami-Dade County residents and vistors to adopt responsible environmental behaviors and raising awareness for our local ecosystem.
 
"Most people would not expect such a vibrant, cutting-edge and conscious scene coming out of or even existing in Miami" says Sustainable Recordings producer Erick Paredes. "That all these artists, environmental groups, promoters, media outlets and production companies have come together on the common grounds of this international event says a lot about Miami's new evolving culture and image to the world."
 
The Live Acts
Locos Por Juana, Miami's electric Latin urban orquesta
Agape featuring Nadia Harris, the internationally acclaimed band that encompasses neo-soul, dub, broken-beat, nu-jazz, Latin and dub-house
Miami-based Spanish funk band Lanzallamas Monofonicas.
Reggae fusion sensation Fitzroy
Miami underground hip-hop masters ¡MAYDAY!
 
A few Earthdance Miami facts

1. Earthdance Miami 2008 will have kids activities from 3-7pm so families are encouraged to attend. Soho Studios is an indoor air-conditioned space and we strong encourage you to bring blakets, rugs or cushions so you can relax and enjoy the show.
2. Tickets are $20 at the door. $10 if you RSVP via email to earthdancemiami@gmail.com. Your name will be put on a list. Guests will receive a special edition reusable gift bag designed by SBK Global and will be filled with green goodies.
3. Earthdance Miami will be webcast LIVE and we will have screens streaming footage from Earthdance festivals in Greece, Australia, California and Amsterdam. There will be food, soft drinks, beer, wine and sake sold at Earthdance, so you all can relax and make a day out of ithe experience.
4. Do not miss the the global peace prayer at 7 p.m. This is the most important magical moment of Earthdance Miami so we encourage people to arrive before 7 p.m. and be part of this amazing spirtual moment.

For more event information:
www.earthdance.org
www.sustainablerecordings.com
www.myspace.com/earthdancemiami

Shark Valley Moonlight Ride
(Bicycle Convergence & Ride)

Friday, January 25th
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: TBA

All Ages Welcome!
Free for all attendees.

This is an extra-curricular ride for all those seeking a fun night time ride through Shark Valley. We will be heading out en masse via carpools and riding under the stars and the moon. We really need to organize well for this one because Shark Valley is a trip to get to, it would be great if anyone who wants to go RSVP, and message me so we can figure out how many people will actually be coming and how many cars we need to get to get out there. Anyone with a truck or van would be very useful, and I'm sure people can chip in for gas. We will be working the kinks out on this one tomorrow Jan. 15th, and Jan. 22nd at the Wallflower Gallery at 7pm to further plan this event as well as the February Critical Mass ride.
This will be amazing, last year the ride was very well received.

Help To Promote Bicycle Awareness & Safety.
Get Involved in Alternative Transportation.
Have Fun with People in the Community!
Costumes & Props encouraged!

For more information, please call The Wallflower Gallery
305-579-0069

Or visit the Critical Mass Miami Meetup page at www.criticalmass.meetup.com/40

Saturday, August 11 - Critical Mass Bike Ride
with Emerge Miami
(Bicycle Convergence & Ride)
@ 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Point:
Omni Metro-Mover Station
1455 Biscayne Boulevard 
Miami, FL 33132

All Ages Welcome!
Free for all attendees.

The group will meet at the Omni Metro-Mover Station,
then cross on the Venitian Crossover.
The Critical Mass Bike Ride will go East across Miami Beach on Dade Boulevard and ride to North along Pine Tree Drive and stop at Pine Tree Park. The group will continue North through Indian Creek Drive going towards 71st Street. The group will then go South and take a break at the smoothie shop on Collins Avenue and 69th Street, then continue South before turning West on 17th Street. The group will continue West on Venetian Crossover before returning to the starting point.

Help To Promote Bicycle Awareness & Safety.
Get Involved in Alternative Transportation.

Have Fun with People in the Community!

Costumes & Props encouraged!

For more information, please call The Wallflower Gallery
305-579-0069
www.wallflowergallery.com
www.myspace.com/wallflowergallery

www.myspace.com/emergemiami
www.emergemiami.com

Critical Mass Bike Ride with Emerge Miami

Saturday, July 14 - Critical Mass Bike Ride with Emerge Miami
@ 10:00 a.m.

Meeting Point: Douglas Road Metro-Rail Station
3100 Douglas Road
Miami, FL 33145

Free for all attendees.

The group will meet at the Douglas Road Metro-Rail Station, then West on Bird Road (S.W. 40th Street) towards Red Road (S.W. 57th Ave.). At Red Road, the group will go North until Coral Way (S.W. 24th St.). At Coral Way, the group will go East through Coral Gables and travel on Miracle Mile (S.W. 22nd St.) and take a break at a local business for drinks and refreshments before contniung towards Brickell.

The Critical Mass Bike Ride will go Northeast on S.W. 3rd Ave. towards S.W. 13th St. and then towards Brickell Ave. At Brickell Ave, the group will go South toward Coconut Grove. The Critical Mass Bike Ride will go to Alice C. Wainwright Park and take a break.

There will be short celebration to commemorate the 1 Year Anniversary of Emerge Miami's Critical Mass Bike Rides.

Then the group will continue through Coconut Grove and go back to the Douglas Road Metro-Rail Station.

Help To Promote Bicycle Awareness & Safety.

Get Involved in Alternative Transportation.
Have Fun with People in the Community!

For more information, please call The Wallflower Gallery
305-579-0069
www.wallflowergallery.com
www.myspace.com/wallflowergallery

www.myspace.com/emergemiami