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WE"RE BACK ON THE STREETS! FREE community programming in Downtown Miami’s historic Flagler District. Every Thursday and Saturday, from 4:30p to 8:30p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists are presented on the steps of the Old Post Office at 100 NE 1st Avenue (Thursdays) and at 223 E Flagler Street, across from Julia & Henry's (Saturdays). |
THU • DEC 07 • 4:30p + 6:30p
@ 100 NE 1 AVE. (Old Post Office)
5 String Swing Duo • Swing
5 String Swing is a Swing Band led by Jazz violinist Steffen Zeichner with guitarist Greg Diamond. The group provides their own engaging takes on lively Swing and Gypsy Jazz repertoire reminiscent of the classic French Django Reinhardt/Stéphane Grappelli group of the 1930’s and 40’s, along with vintage tunes from the Great American Songbook! Both Steffen and Greg have Doctoral degrees from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music and they actively perform throughout South Florida and nationally.
@ 100 NE 1 AVE. (Old Post Office)
5 String Swing Duo • Swing
5 String Swing is a Swing Band led by Jazz violinist Steffen Zeichner with guitarist Greg Diamond. The group provides their own engaging takes on lively Swing and Gypsy Jazz repertoire reminiscent of the classic French Django Reinhardt/Stéphane Grappelli group of the 1930’s and 40’s, along with vintage tunes from the Great American Songbook! Both Steffen and Greg have Doctoral degrees from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music and they actively perform throughout South Florida and nationally.
THU • DEC 07 • 5:30p + 7:30p
@ 100 NE 1 AVE. (Old Post Office)
Joey Gilmore Blues Band • Blues
Florida legend Joey Gilmore is a distinguished figure in the world of blues and soul. As a teen he began his love affair with the guitar, learning from a local barbershop owner who was also a preacher. The minister’s electric guitar fascinated Gilmore and he would hang around the shop just to get his hands on the guitar. After learning through observation and practice, Gilmore’s talent would shine. He’s played at festivals and venues all over the world, sharing the stage with greats such as James Brown, Etta James, Johnny Taylor, and Bobby Bland, among others. In 2006, Gilmore won the IBC, the most distinguished and internationally coveted award in all of blues.
@ 100 NE 1 AVE. (Old Post Office)
Joey Gilmore Blues Band • Blues
Florida legend Joey Gilmore is a distinguished figure in the world of blues and soul. As a teen he began his love affair with the guitar, learning from a local barbershop owner who was also a preacher. The minister’s electric guitar fascinated Gilmore and he would hang around the shop just to get his hands on the guitar. After learning through observation and practice, Gilmore’s talent would shine. He’s played at festivals and venues all over the world, sharing the stage with greats such as James Brown, Etta James, Johnny Taylor, and Bobby Bland, among others. In 2006, Gilmore won the IBC, the most distinguished and internationally coveted award in all of blues.
NEW STAGE • WE’VE GOT A 2nd LOCATION!
SAT • DEC 09 • 4:30p + 6:30p
@ 223 E FLAGLER ST. (across from Julia & Henry's)
Rose Max Trio • Bossa Nova
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rose Max realized she had the gift of singing at a very early age. Everyone from her mother's side was a musician. She is the great-grand daughter of the conductor and composer CUPERTINO DE MENEZES and grand daughter of the guitar player and composer MANUEL DE MENEZES. Rose started singing professionally with the OCTETO RIO ORCHESTRA performing in the nightclub scene of Rio. She studied vocal technique with Graciela di Salerno, Nancy Miranda and Suely Mesquita. Rose moved to Miami in October of 1993, where she has continued to grow and develop musically, and by keeping a constant performance schedule, she has become highly recognized in the Brazilian, Hispanic and American communities.
@ 223 E FLAGLER ST. (across from Julia & Henry's)
Rose Max Trio • Bossa Nova
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rose Max realized she had the gift of singing at a very early age. Everyone from her mother's side was a musician. She is the great-grand daughter of the conductor and composer CUPERTINO DE MENEZES and grand daughter of the guitar player and composer MANUEL DE MENEZES. Rose started singing professionally with the OCTETO RIO ORCHESTRA performing in the nightclub scene of Rio. She studied vocal technique with Graciela di Salerno, Nancy Miranda and Suely Mesquita. Rose moved to Miami in October of 1993, where she has continued to grow and develop musically, and by keeping a constant performance schedule, she has become highly recognized in the Brazilian, Hispanic and American communities.
SAT • DEC 09 • 5:30p + 7:30p
@ 223 E FLAGLER ST. (across from Julia & Henry's)
Big City Band • Pop/R&B
Big City Band is entertainment at its best. This "show" band has been attracting a loyal following for 30 years. Big City's variety of vocalists and soloists present a danceable mix of blues, rhythm & blues, Motown, and soul, legendary for its audience participation. The repertoire includes originals as well as the music of such artists as BB King, Otis Redding, Al Green, James Brown, Eric Clapton, and more.
@ 223 E FLAGLER ST. (across from Julia & Henry's)
Big City Band • Pop/R&B
Big City Band is entertainment at its best. This "show" band has been attracting a loyal following for 30 years. Big City's variety of vocalists and soloists present a danceable mix of blues, rhythm & blues, Motown, and soul, legendary for its audience participation. The repertoire includes originals as well as the music of such artists as BB King, Otis Redding, Al Green, James Brown, Eric Clapton, and more.
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What is a Bicycle Theatre Adventure?
Topical, quirky, and funny original productions where the audience travels from scene to scene on bikes. This “bicycle tour meets theater” event was originally developed by Olympia and Front Yard Theatre Collective in 2014. In September/October 2022, a revamped “History on Wheels” entertained an audience of 200+ patrons for 90 minutes, immersing them in a very irreverent version of pioneer Miami history while they traveled to four sites/scenes in Downtown Miami on bikes, rollerblades, and skateboards.
NEW BICYCLE THEATRE ADVENTURE • DEC 01, 02, & 03
"TALES FROM THE MAGIC CITY TOWER"
Story and Script by Gaby Fernandez Sanchez & Daniel Sanchez for Front Yard Theatre Collective
Producer: Robert Geitner for Olympia Arts MIAMI
"TALES FROM THE MAGIC CITY TOWER"
Story and Script by Gaby Fernandez Sanchez & Daniel Sanchez for Front Yard Theatre Collective
Producer: Robert Geitner for Olympia Arts MIAMI
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“Tales from the Magic City Tower”, our next Bicycle Theatre Adventure gently pokes fun at typical Miami folks, their leadership and lifestyles while imparting the lessons of unity, helpfulness and being good neighbor using several morality fables in its script:
"Tales from the Magic City Tower" is an engaging play that showcases the importance of standing together, staying true to one's values, and embracing the real-world challenges that demand our attention and action. Join Robin and his diverse neighbors on a thrilling and heartwarming adventure that will leave you cheering for the triumph of good over evil, community over individualism, and humanity over digital illusions. |
Meet the Characters & Cast
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Olympia Arts MIAMI developed a prototype gallery window for our 2022 Street Galleries project featuring the work of Miami artist Monique Lassooij at 156 E. Flagler Street.
Street Galleries are vacant storefront windows turned into artist specific art galleries "...taking visual art to the streets" of the historic Flagler District of Downtown Miami. 
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