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.
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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.
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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 ˇMAYDAY!
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
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OPEN: MIAMI @ EARTH DANCE
EARTH Dance’s prayer for peace and support of humanitarian causes are the main reasons behind this collaboration.
OPEN: MIAMI @ ID: MIAMI is green development event running all the month of December. It will be a fusion of local and world talent in the fields of design, architecture, art, music, and fashion, with a completely green and sustainable theme, which will later become permanent installation called ID: MIAMI.
OPEN: MIAMI and ID: MIAMI were developed by three Miami visionaries, Javier Sanjuanbenito, Hugo Mijares, and Albert Gomez. It begs to ask the question, “What, why, and how do we build?” It will revolutionize the way humanity understands a living space.
OPEN: MIAMI @ EARTH DANCE will feature one ISBU or shipping container modified into a living space. It will feature different model designs available for lease and sponsorship and information about the OPEN: MIAMI event. A segment of the pod or ISBU is dedicated to Florida International University school of Architecture which will showcase 3-D model studies in sustainable materials. We will also be displaying a sustainable art mural and installation by the Alternative Space Gallery.
The ethical local-global vision of EARTH DANCE was a perfect vehicle to release the project to the public and the International Day of Peace the perfect moment. Our container will be a physical manifestation of the prayer for peace.
It will be a blessing to our Earth and we will dance!