STREET STAGES • Series 2
Now Playing through June 2021
Thursdays and Saturdays, from 4:00p to 8:00p, Singer/ Songwriters, Jazz/Pop Ensembles, Jugglers, Electronica, Comedians, Opera and Performance Artists popped up in front of Storefront Art Installations at three locations on the “100 Block” of East Flagler Street. Short sets create a perfect fit between drinks and bites in Downtown restaurants and bars.
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Flagler Street Stages:
• 159 E. Flagler Street • 132 E. Flagler Street Street Stages is part of the #Flagler District “#SafeStreets/
Alt-B” initiative, activating vacant storefronts with Art, and is funded by Miami DDA, Miami-Dade County, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and supported by the Flagler District BID. |
THU • JUN 10 • 4:00p + 6:00p
@ 132 E. Flagler Street (EXILE)
Carolina Toncovich + I Must Levitate
Carolina Toncovich (@carolina_toncovich on instagram) is an artistic skater from Neuquén, Patagonia, characterized by her freestyle, where her skates become brushes that slide on canvas and screens.
I Must Levitate, Electronic musician, music producer, recording engineer, guitarist, music software programmer, graphic artist, maker: a multi-instrumentalist and artist to the core Ron Huneycutt is passionate about getting his hands on just about anything creative. Even his artist name, I Must Levitate, is a direct reference to this life-long need to be immersed in the creative process.
@ 132 E. Flagler Street (EXILE)
Carolina Toncovich + I Must Levitate
Carolina Toncovich (@carolina_toncovich on instagram) is an artistic skater from Neuquén, Patagonia, characterized by her freestyle, where her skates become brushes that slide on canvas and screens.
I Must Levitate, Electronic musician, music producer, recording engineer, guitarist, music software programmer, graphic artist, maker: a multi-instrumentalist and artist to the core Ron Huneycutt is passionate about getting his hands on just about anything creative. Even his artist name, I Must Levitate, is a direct reference to this life-long need to be immersed in the creative process.
THU • JUN 10 • 5:00p + 7:00p
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
Aniyé Music & Friends • R&B / Pop / Jazz
Aniyé is a Miami native with the intentions to touch, inspire, and entertain souls through her voice. Aniyé has been a singer since the tender age of three and has been training with the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center since the age of five. While participating in the program she has received training in all areas of the fine arts including acting, dancing, drawing, and learning how to play instruments.She is currently a young adult facing the usual struggles. She turned her insecurities, self-esteem issues, and pain into something people will admire and can relate to. While shining her light into the world, she wants to have an impact in the lives of people struggling to find self-value and worth.
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
Aniyé Music & Friends • R&B / Pop / Jazz
Aniyé is a Miami native with the intentions to touch, inspire, and entertain souls through her voice. Aniyé has been a singer since the tender age of three and has been training with the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center since the age of five. While participating in the program she has received training in all areas of the fine arts including acting, dancing, drawing, and learning how to play instruments.She is currently a young adult facing the usual struggles. She turned her insecurities, self-esteem issues, and pain into something people will admire and can relate to. While shining her light into the world, she wants to have an impact in the lives of people struggling to find self-value and worth.
SAT • JUN 12 • 4:00p + 6:00p
@ 132 E. Flagler Street (EXILE)
Magic City Opera • Opera Favorites
Miami’s “Social Opera Company” - Magic City Opera - presents a selection favorites from Opera, Operetta, and Pop.
Magic City Opera, was formed to create experiential events that can entertain and educate South Florida audiences using the creative arts force, opera. Recognizing the social culture that the South Florida community thrives on, Magic City Opera focuses on creating short presentations, bookended with social events. MCO operates on the precept that less is more, limiting our presentations length and allowing time for reflection, discussion, and socialization.
@ 132 E. Flagler Street (EXILE)
Magic City Opera • Opera Favorites
Miami’s “Social Opera Company” - Magic City Opera - presents a selection favorites from Opera, Operetta, and Pop.
Magic City Opera, was formed to create experiential events that can entertain and educate South Florida audiences using the creative arts force, opera. Recognizing the social culture that the South Florida community thrives on, Magic City Opera focuses on creating short presentations, bookended with social events. MCO operates on the precept that less is more, limiting our presentations length and allowing time for reflection, discussion, and socialization.
SAT • JUN 12 • 5:00p + 7:00p
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
AFROBETA
Miami duo Afrobeta has been tearing up dance floors in their hometown since 2006. Formed by lyricist/vocalist Cuci Amador and synth-centric producer/arranger Smurphio, their mutual love of catchy songwriting, Cuban pastries, and dancing til' 5 AM, is what initially inspired them to make music together. They’ve toured internationally, performing at some of the largest music festivals and venues in the world including Glastonbury, Space Ibiza, Burning Man, Ultra Music Festival editions in Miami, South Korea and Brazil, Camp Bisco, and Identity Festival. Their fourth full-length album, the self- produced Illusion Motel, is out fall 2020 on their imprint, Pubic Zirconia.
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
AFROBETA
Miami duo Afrobeta has been tearing up dance floors in their hometown since 2006. Formed by lyricist/vocalist Cuci Amador and synth-centric producer/arranger Smurphio, their mutual love of catchy songwriting, Cuban pastries, and dancing til' 5 AM, is what initially inspired them to make music together. They’ve toured internationally, performing at some of the largest music festivals and venues in the world including Glastonbury, Space Ibiza, Burning Man, Ultra Music Festival editions in Miami, South Korea and Brazil, Camp Bisco, and Identity Festival. Their fourth full-length album, the self- produced Illusion Motel, is out fall 2020 on their imprint, Pubic Zirconia.
THU • JUN 17 • 5:00p + 7:00p
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
The_State_Of • Electronica / Synth
The State Of is the product of Steph Taylor's edgy synth/piano playing and Nabedi Osorio's electronic-like live drumming. When coupled, they produce a sound larger than what’s expected out of two people. Playing with upbeat rhythms and melancholy tones, their music is a juxtaposition of dark and light with music you wanna move to.
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
The_State_Of • Electronica / Synth
The State Of is the product of Steph Taylor's edgy synth/piano playing and Nabedi Osorio's electronic-like live drumming. When coupled, they produce a sound larger than what’s expected out of two people. Playing with upbeat rhythms and melancholy tones, their music is a juxtaposition of dark and light with music you wanna move to.
SAT • JUN 19 • 4:00p + 6:00p
@ 132 E. Flagler Street (EXILE)
Diane Jorge: Mercado de la Fortuna
Diane Jorge is an actor & improvisor from Miami. For the past 12 years, Diane has been performing, directing & teaching improv with the Front Yard Theatre Collective & Just the Funny. Most recently, Diane was featured in the Front Yard Theater Collective online series, Quarantine Around the World, where she brought her fun impressions including the world-famous astrologist Walter Mercado, bringing mucho, mucho amor to the screen.
@ 132 E. Flagler Street (EXILE)
Diane Jorge: Mercado de la Fortuna
Diane Jorge is an actor & improvisor from Miami. For the past 12 years, Diane has been performing, directing & teaching improv with the Front Yard Theatre Collective & Just the Funny. Most recently, Diane was featured in the Front Yard Theater Collective online series, Quarantine Around the World, where she brought her fun impressions including the world-famous astrologist Walter Mercado, bringing mucho, mucho amor to the screen.
SAT • JUN 19 • 5:00p + 7:00p
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
Matt Wigler Trio • Jazz
Matt Wigler is an entrepreneur and jazz & blues artist based in Miami, Florida. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Matt began his music career at age 13, with the release of his first studio album. In 2009, Matt’s second album, “Epiphony”, was nominated for Best Jazz CD by the Washington DC Area Music Association. As a jazz & blues pianist/singer, Matt has performed at national venues including The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, Adrienne Arsht Center, Detroit Music Hall, Blues Alley, Birdland Jazz Club, Monterey Blues Festival, and Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival.
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
Matt Wigler Trio • Jazz
Matt Wigler is an entrepreneur and jazz & blues artist based in Miami, Florida. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Matt began his music career at age 13, with the release of his first studio album. In 2009, Matt’s second album, “Epiphony”, was nominated for Best Jazz CD by the Washington DC Area Music Association. As a jazz & blues pianist/singer, Matt has performed at national venues including The Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center, Adrienne Arsht Center, Detroit Music Hall, Blues Alley, Birdland Jazz Club, Monterey Blues Festival, and Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival.
SAT • JUN 26 • 5:00p + 7:00p
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
KasDance Project • Kassi Abreu
Kassi Abreu is a dance artist, choreographer, director, and aerialist. Originally from Miami, FL. Kassi trained at Southern Dance Theatre, Magda's School of Dance and Miami City Ballet. She has danced professionally with companies, including Florida Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Central Florida Ballet and Orlando Ballet.
KasDance Project is a dance organization still building momentum. A project beginning back in 2005 with the first opportunity Kassi had to direct and choreograph. With KasDance Project, Kassi strives to create dance performances and films that are true to her vision - dance that is accessible to all.
@ 159 E. Flagler Street (ALFRED I DUPONT)
KasDance Project • Kassi Abreu
Kassi Abreu is a dance artist, choreographer, director, and aerialist. Originally from Miami, FL. Kassi trained at Southern Dance Theatre, Magda's School of Dance and Miami City Ballet. She has danced professionally with companies, including Florida Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Central Florida Ballet and Orlando Ballet.
KasDance Project is a dance organization still building momentum. A project beginning back in 2005 with the first opportunity Kassi had to direct and choreograph. With KasDance Project, Kassi strives to create dance performances and films that are true to her vision - dance that is accessible to all.
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