For Immediate Release - September 2019
Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Ashlee Thomas | ashlee@muce305.org
Quadeera Teart | Quadeera@muce305.org
ART FESTIVALS, $50K IN GRANTS & CULTURAL CUISINE:
EXPLORE 2019 HAPPENINGS ON UPTOWN AVENUE 7
Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival Pop Up Series
Presented by Miami-Dade Commissioner Jean Monestime & NW 7th Avenue CRA
with support from Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
Festival Recap Video | Festival on Instagram
Miami, Fla. (September 2019) – The NW 7th Avenue CRA kicks off it’s Fall 2019 arts & culture season with a plethora of opportunities for artisans, businesses, and residents to get involved with the happenings on the NW 7th Avenue corridor affectionately deemed: Uptown Avenue 7. The season includes pop-up art experiences, culture crawls, grant funding and culinary tastings that culminate in the Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival happening on Saturday November 9th, 2019 from 11am – 7pm at Arcola Lakes Library located at 8240 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33150. Free to the public | RSVP here.
Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Pop Up Series includes:
Wed. OCT. 9th | Culture Crawl with Uptown Avenue 7 | 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Highlighting Dolly’s Florist & shops on NW 7th Avenue. Patrons can enjoy:
Mini Pop-up Art Lounge by MUCE, Live performances, Free Art Classes, DJ’s, Food Trucks, Vendors, Silent Movie Feature, Drum Circle, Meet & Greet with the CRA, and more. (Kid Friendly) Complimentary drink for those who RSVP.
Location: Dolly’s Florist 14700 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33168 | Free | RSVP here
Thur. OCT 24th | A Taste of Uptown Avenue 7 at Pierre’s Restaurant | 6PM – 9PM
Network & Dine with the CRA. Enjoy culinary cuisine, Vendor Preview of Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival. Learn what 2020 has to offer for your business on NW 7th Avenue. Location: Pierre’s Restaurant | 11105 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33168 | RSVP here
Sat. NOV. 9th | Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival | 11AM – 7PM
Over 3000 guest convene to experience the future of NW 7th Avenue Corridor.
Offerings include: iconic Pop-up Art exhibition curated by MUCE, CRA lounge, main stage performances, food trucks, Live Painting, Vendors row & showcase, Dinner & Conversation with Northside Police, free yoga sessions, an all new KID ZONE and more. Location: Arcola Lakes Library | 8240 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33150 | FREE | RSVP here
Special Headlining Act to be announced in October
The 3rd Annual Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival highlights the gems of the corridor and reimagines the NW 7th Ave corridor as the next cultural destination of South Florida.
The Uptown Avenue 7 Arts & Culture Festival is made possible by Miami -Dade Commissioner Jean Monestime, the NW 7th Avenue CRA, Northside Police station, MUCE, Miami Urban Contemporary Experience, Arcola Lakes Library, and Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
Interested vendors contact melissa@muce305.org | Sponsors, Performances contact info@muce305.org or 305.890.2121