Orchestra Miami concludes its series of Free Outdoor Concerts, with “Beethoven on the Beach”, a celebration of the lives of heroic men. This concert is presented as a gift to the community, and is completely free of charge. The concert is co-sponsored by the Miami Salon Group, the City of Miami Beach and BB&T Bank.

This final outdoor performance will be presented on Saturday, May 19 at 7:00 PM, at the newly renovated North Shore Park Bandshell (also known as the “73rd Street Bandshell”), located at 7250 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The venue is situated in the south part of the beautiful North Shore Park. There are bleacher-style seats available, and there is plenty of green space for guests to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Picnicking is encouraged and beverages will be available for purchase.

The program includes Mozart’s “Overture to the Magic Flute”, Lee Hoiby’s “I Have a Dream” featuring Graham Fandrei as the baritone soloist, and Beethoven’s iconic Symphony #5 in c minor, Op. 67. All three performances will be conducted by Orchestra Miami’s Artistic Director, Elaine Rinaldi.

This year’s theme, “Beethoven on the Beach”, makes the connection between Beethoven and Civil Rights through the Age of Enlightenment. “For me, these concerts are about community”, says Artistic Director Rinaldi. “It makes me very happy to be able to bring people together to enjoy our gorgeous weather and share in the experience of listening to high quality classical music. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your children to the excitement of live classical music.”

For more information about Orchestra Miami, please call (305) 274-2103 or visit www.orchestramiami.org.

DATE: Saturday, 05/19/2012
TIME: 07:00 pm – 08:30 pm
LOCATION: 7250 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
http://www.orchestramiami.org
CONTACT: (305) 274-2103

“Kaskade’s signature sound is as unmistakable as it is beautiful; a combination of dewy female vocals,tough electronic underpinnings, and memorable melodies.” — Billboard

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The New York Times may have called him the “new face of electronic dance music” in a recent profile, but Ryan Raddon, known as Kaskade, has been in the trenches of the EDM scene as an original recording artist and in-demand DJ for more than a decade. He has released seven studio albums, including his latest, Fire & Ice, scored nine Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Airplay Chart, created chart-topping remixes for everyone from Lady Gaga to Beyoncé, appeared at all the major summer festivals, and has performed between 150 and 200 headlining shows a year for the last 10 years, building a name for himself as an innovator of the EDM scene as we know it today, which has opened doors for the likes of Deadmau5, Tiesto, Skrillex and more. In doing so, he has helped to lay the groundwork for a titanic musical and cultural shift: a post-rock EDM revolution that has captured the imagination of a new generation of music lovers across North America

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Kaskade has been named America’s No. 1 DJ by DJ Times and Pioneer DJ. In 2012, he will appear at this year’s Coachella and will hit the road in June for his biggest headlining tour ever — 70-plus North American shows in just over three months. His own live show being a jaw-dropping spectacle that finds him performing in front of a massive LED screen that blares images synched with the music while strobe lights scan the crowd. Kaskade’s belief in the transformative power of dance music to uplift thousands of people at once has had a significant effect on the U.S. scene. His ground-breaking double residency in Las Vegas at the Encore Beach Club (which had not even been built when he signed on) and Marquee has elevated the city’s status as a premiere club-going destination on par with London, Berlin, and Ibiza, is another testament to his influence.

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WEBSITE: http://www.kaskademusic.com     Link to Kaskade Info on Freaks of Nature Tour

DATE: Saturday, July 14th, 2012
LOCATION: Bayfront Park
ADMISSION:  GA $39.50 (PRE SALE HAS SOLD OUT!)

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Dance conference offering Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Belly Dance, Body Conditioning, Afro-Peruvian, Capoeria, Flamenco and more!

Performances

Friday, April 20 @ 11:00am

Friday, April 20@ 7:30pm

Saturday, April 21 @7:30pm

$10.00 for all three days!

DATE: Friday 04/20/2012
TIME: 08:15 am – 09:00 pm
LOCATION: Miami Dade College Kendall Campus/McCarthy Theatre
11011 SW 104th Street, Miami
Link to registration page: http://www.mdc.edu/kendall/mtd/pdf/4-19AIRconference-program.pdf
CONTACT: (305) 237-2426

Jazz Night

DATE: Wednesday, 04/18/2012
TIME: Doors Open 07:00 pm; Show starts 8:00 pm
LOCATION: 337 SW 8th Street, Miami
ADMISSION: FREE!
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TWITTER: @PaxMiami

Aaron Lebos is one of the most in demand and versatile guitarists in South Florida doing everything from sessions, some touring, and gigs every night. Aaron started on classical piano at 5 winning classical state competetions then switching to guitar at age 11.

Graduating from the University of Miami Jazz/Studio Music Program, he then toured with Latin pop stars such as Christian Castro and Hector Montaner from 2003 until 2006. Since then he has focused more on local gigging and sessions and also his own jazz/fusion project. He also teaches each summer at The Young Musicians Camp at the University of Miami.

In 2010 he released two CD’s, one a jazz standards album and the other an all original fusion/rock release. He has been a full-time professional musician since 2001. Look out for two more CD’s in 2011 as well as more promotional shows in south florida as well as Costa Rica and Ecuador.

A powerful and relentless searcher for the union of spirit and body in his interpretations of rhythm and melody, Abbey Rader was raised in the Bronx and influenced by swing, bop, and free improv that were prevalent in his upbringing, and has in more recent years researched the handrumming of many cultures.

Mr. Rader lived in Europe in the late seventies and all through the eighties, where he performed with John Handy and Dr L. Subramaniam in quartet, as well as in trio with John and various bassists. Mr. Rader spent 5 years in the Gunter Hampel Big Band often including Jeanne Lee and Marion Brown as well as in the Hampel trio. Mr. Rader performed with Mal Waldron in quartet and trio, and had his own band the “Right Time”, which had Marc Levin, George Bishop, Leonard Jones, Marty Cook, Ken Simon and other guests. Mr. Rader was a clinician for Sonor drums in Europe for many years, and taught jazz drumset studies at four universities in Germany (Detmold Hochschule, TU Gottingen, TU Braunschweig, and Einbeck Musikhochschule).

DATE: Wednesday, 04/11/2012
TIME: Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm (event ends at 10:00 pm)
LOCATION: 337 SW 8th st, Miami

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The connection comes when you turn it up, and you’re transported to a funky, soulful, urban island in the middle of paradise. Miami-based group Elastic Bond mixes traditional Latin, Soul and Afro grooves, with modern electronic sounds. With a solid foundation of organic songwriting, melodic vocals and good vibes, Elastic Bond delivers music even your mom would like. Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and Honduran singer-songwriter Sofy Encanto formed the band in 2006, and soon after guitarist Buffalo Brown and trumpet player David Burgos joined forces to expand its unique sound. Their latest release “Frecuencia Natural EP” solidifies Elastic Bond’s inventive fusion of styles that enchants listeners as diverse as the city they call home.

DATE: Saturday, 04/07/2012
TIME: 09:00 pm -
LOCATION: 337 S.W. 8th Street, Miami
http://www.paxmiami.com
CONTACT: (305) 640-5847

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Born in the surreal island of Puerto Rico “Kingnaldo” is not your typical rock star, he’s a modern poet with an intense voice. Kingnaldo’s music is vibrant and exciting much like the great artists that made the psychedelic 70′s era a memorable one with a 90′s modern flare from the alternative grunge and nu-metal movement; his style is a mix of old and new Rock.

Since 2009 Kingnaldo has been touring nationwide in more than 30 cities in US and Puerto Rico promoting his albums with great success with coverage from the most important media outlets such as Billboard, MSN, AOL, Miami Herald, Houston Chronicle, Terra, Batanga, Galavision, Mega TV, just to mention a few. Kingnaldo has also accomplished radio play in many cities in US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, San Salvador, Costa Rica, Argentina and Italy among others. Kingnaldo has a strong online presence with over 90,000 online friends throughout his social networks. Kingnaldo has shared stage with Puerto Rico’s biggest bands such as “Puya”, “Cultura Profética” & “Circo” among others.

DATE: Thursday, 04/12/2012
TIME: 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
LOCATION: PAX,337 S.W. 8th Street Miami, FL
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The connection comes when you turn it up, and you’re transported to a funky, soulful, urban island in the middle of paradise. Miami-based group Elastic Bond mixes traditional Latin, Soul and Afro grooves, with modern electronic sounds. With a solid foundation of organic songwriting, melodic vocals and good vibes, Elastic Bond delivers music even your mom would like. Venezuelan producer Andres Ponce and Honduran singer-songwriter Sofy Encanto formed the band in 2006, and soon after guitarist Buffalo Brown and trumpet player David Burgos joined forces to expand its unique sound. Their latest release “Frecuencia Natural EP” solidifies Elastic Bond’s inventive fusion of styles that enchants listeners as diverse as the city they call home.

DATE: Saturday, 04/07/2012
TIME: 10:00 pm -
LOCATION: 337 SW 8th Street, Miami
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Enjoy an evening of friendship and beautiful music at the most magical place in Pinecrest, the Banyan Bowl. This intimate evening features performances by soloists from Orchestra Miami along with Artistic Director Elaine Rinaldi, and also features a performance by special guest artist, internationally acclaimed soprano and Miami resident  Elaine Alvarez.

Program:
• Beethoven Piano Trio Op1 N 3, performed by Huifang Chen, Aaron Merritt and Elaine Rinaldi
• Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op 114, performed by Richard Hancock, Ashley Garritson and Elaine Rinaldi
• Songs by Strauss and Obradors, and Montsalvatge’s “Cinco Canciones Negras”, performed by the lovely Elaine Alvarez with Elaine Rinaldi at the piano.

Tickets are $25 each General Admission, and may be purchased online at www.orchestramiami.org, or by calling (305) 274-2103

DATE: Thursday, 04/12/2012
TIME: 08:00 pm – 09:30 pm
LOCATION: Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl
11000 SW 57 Avenue, Pinecrest, Miami
http://www.orchestramiami.org
CONTACT: (305) 274-2103

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Led by singer Johnny Aguilo, Conjunto Progreso is considered one of the finest “keepers-of-the-flame” orchestras in the states. The conjunto sound, replete with tres finesse (Jose Elias), with powerful sones and deep-groove descarga jams, is alive and well. This is down-and-dirty stuff, close your eyes and you can almost smell the grit of a smoke-filled club reeking of rum and coke, and the sweat of people dancing, having a great time.

DATE: Friday, 04/06/2012
TIME: 09:00 pm -
LOCATION: 337 S.W. 8th st,miami
http://www.paxmiami.com
CONTACT: (305) 640-5847

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