FREE Art, Culture & Entertainment in Downtown Miami!
Taking Art to the Streets!
#StreetStages SPRING SERIES: Thursday, Apr 18 – Saturday, May 25, 2024
THU • MAY 16 • 5:30p + 7:30p
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Ainara • Pop/Rock
Ainara is a multifaceted musician from Venezuela. Her musical journey began at the age of three and has evolved into a career spanning musical genres from classical to rock. In 2017, Ainara took up guitar and began composing. Currently, she performs regularly at notable venues throughout South Florida and is focused on releasing her original music.
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Ainara • Pop/Rock
Ainara is a multifaceted musician from Venezuela. Her musical journey began at the age of three and has evolved into a career spanning musical genres from classical to rock. In 2017, Ainara took up guitar and began composing. Currently, she performs regularly at notable venues throughout South Florida and is focused on releasing her original music.
THU • MAY 16 • 6:30p + 8:30p
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Valerie Tyson • R&B
Acknowledged as South Florida's very own "Queen of Soul" Hollywood, Florida native Valerie Tyson grew up singing, and has been an in-demand vocalist for 40 years. Her musical influences Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughn, Otis Redding, Dionne Warwick and John Coltrane point directly to her sound with Jazz, R&B and Pop music, but is is Gladys Night whose style Valerie admits was and is a major influence in her life and singing style that gives her voice Soul. A Sun Sentinel review of one of her shows said "She will take the audience and wrap them around her finger."
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Valerie Tyson • R&B
Acknowledged as South Florida's very own "Queen of Soul" Hollywood, Florida native Valerie Tyson grew up singing, and has been an in-demand vocalist for 40 years. Her musical influences Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughn, Otis Redding, Dionne Warwick and John Coltrane point directly to her sound with Jazz, R&B and Pop music, but is is Gladys Night whose style Valerie admits was and is a major influence in her life and singing style that gives her voice Soul. A Sun Sentinel review of one of her shows said "She will take the audience and wrap them around her finger."
SAT • MAY 18 • 5:30p + 7:30p
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Paola Ines & Norte Sur • Latin Folk
Hailing from the heart of Bolivia, Paola Ines embodies the spirit and sounds of Latin America. With a voice that resonates with the depth and richness of her heritage, she weaves a tapestry of rhythms and melodies that transport listeners to the majestic landscapes of the Andes. To add to the magic of the evening, Norte Sur, renowned for their vibrant fusion of traditional and contemporary tunes, will be joining us for an unforgettable happening at our new stage on Flagler Street.
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Paola Ines & Norte Sur • Latin Folk
Hailing from the heart of Bolivia, Paola Ines embodies the spirit and sounds of Latin America. With a voice that resonates with the depth and richness of her heritage, she weaves a tapestry of rhythms and melodies that transport listeners to the majestic landscapes of the Andes. To add to the magic of the evening, Norte Sur, renowned for their vibrant fusion of traditional and contemporary tunes, will be joining us for an unforgettable happening at our new stage on Flagler Street.
SAT • MAY 18 • 6:30p + 8:30p
@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Mari Bell • Swing
Mari Bell is a multifaceted performer and educator with a diverse background. She brings a wealth of experience from her extensive performance career in New York and Fort Lauderdale, where she has delighted audiences as a solo pianist and ensemble leader. Mari is also the creator of JazzSLAM (Jazz Supports Language Arts & Math), an innovative program that teaches academic skills through music, reaching over 70,000 students in both public and private schools. Her passion for music education extends beyond the classroom, as she has presented clinics for organizations like JEN (Jazz Education Network) and FAAE (Florida Alliance for Arts Education). She continues to engage with audiences through performances and educational outreach, leaving a lasting impact on the world of jazz and education.
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@ 223 E. FLAGLER STREET (across from Julia & Henry's)
Mari Bell • Swing
Mari Bell is a multifaceted performer and educator with a diverse background. She brings a wealth of experience from her extensive performance career in New York and Fort Lauderdale, where she has delighted audiences as a solo pianist and ensemble leader. Mari is also the creator of JazzSLAM (Jazz Supports Language Arts & Math), an innovative program that teaches academic skills through music, reaching over 70,000 students in both public and private schools. Her passion for music education extends beyond the classroom, as she has presented clinics for organizations like JEN (Jazz Education Network) and FAAE (Florida Alliance for Arts Education). She continues to engage with audiences through performances and educational outreach, leaving a lasting impact on the world of jazz and education.
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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. Popping up in a variety of locations in late Spring and Summer our Street Galleries program will provide artists with opportunities to exhibit and sell their work, improve the aesthetics of the neighborhood, and bring art to the streets of Downtown Miami. |
HACER UN SHOW • A Theatrical Bar Crawl
Wed. Mar 27 @ 6:00p (SOLD OUT)
Join us as we celebrate WORLD THEATER DAY MIAMI 2024 * on March 27. Olympia Arts MIAMI and Ruta Teatral Miami invite you to "Hacer un Show”, a theatrical bar crawl through Downtown Miami. Travel through the heart of Miami's cultural scene as festivities come to life on stage and Spanglish is the official language!:
Performance Roster
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to enjoy live performances while traipsing from bar to bar in Downtown Miami's historic #FlaglerDistrict. * WORLD THEATRE DAY MIAMI 2024 is presented by Ruta Teatral Miami with the support of Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami Dade County Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Division of Arts & Culture. |
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
“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. |