Ploppy Palace Productions presents
original painting by Julie Gold
Thanks for attending the Everglades Awareness Concert!
Saturday night was pretty cool! The 11th Annual Everglades Awareness Concert at the Jackie Gleason Room at the Fillmore brought a lot of people together on a few different levels.
BIG THANKS to all of the people who made it out despite the rain - having the entire production at an inside venue certainly made a difference! Lots of love to the Fillmore crew for hosting the event and providing the space to reach new people. Super shiny thanks to all of the performers and artists (Army Gideon, The Spam Allstars, Above The Skyline, Tamboka, Iko-Iko, Venus Rising, Stephan Mikes, Kuyayky, Grant Livingston, Michael Weikopf, Alonso, Raven, Dita Devi and Anibal Fernandez) who contributed their time and talent to inspire and entertain as we celebrated the Everglades! Special thanks for all of the speakers and organizations who participated and shared information to our community before and doing the event. Shout out to Houston Cypress - Love The Everglades Movement, Betty Osceola - Walk For Mother Earth. Michael Gibaldi - Surfrider Foundation, Matt Schwartz - S. FL Wildlands Assn. and Prof. Dean Whitman - FIU Geology Dept. along with Imagine Our Florida, Siren’s Cove and The Wallflower Gallery!
BIG THANKS to Progressive Rags and Jack Lieberman for printing the new shirt - it came out great with the artwork by Anastasia Sultzer and Christa LaNatra - based on a photograph by Aeric Moskowitz. Special thanks to all of the media outlets who included the event in their listings and added more recognition to the Everglades as a crucial issue. Shout out to Mut Comm and Michael Mut!. Shout out to Paradise Key Media and Jared Jacobs for the virtual reality canoe experience - modern technology giving a taste of the Everglades to people far away! BIG RESPECT to the production support (7th Circuit Productions and Ray Orraca along with Resurrection Drums and Jeffrey Lee) who provided the gear and tech - most people don’t realize how much the gear has an effect on the flow of the show. BIG THANKS to One Love Miami Photography and Thomas Fleming who documented the entire event in photos - they will be posted on Facebook and ploppypalace.com soon!
SPECIAL BIG LOVE to the sponsors who contributed and provided the financial means to cover the expenses for the production, promotions and talent. Shout out to the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida, Miami Dade Cultural Affairs and the City of Miami Beach!! Super shiny love to all of the volunteers and organizers who donated their time, effort and spirit to make this event happen and spread the word!! All of your support makes a difference!!!
Love The Everglades Movement is a volunteer organization that works to reach more people and inspire positive actions on behalf of the Everglades, the water, the wildlife and our society. We strive to provide outlets and opportunities to empower people as we engage the populace. This event is multi-dimensional in the sense that it is able to interact beyond the show itself. Starting with the promotions, we have been able to bring the Everglades into more prominence as we were connecting people with this event. Through word of mouth, flyers, social media and traditional outlets, we have been able to interject the Everglades into conversations, event listings and personal interactions. With the social media platforms, we have been able to share the event and reach new people who have been empowered to expand the outreach further. All of this has introduced Love The Everglades Movement and our efforts to unite with more people.
By embracing the arts and the diversity of South Florida, we provide a platform for individuals to utilize their dynamic talents and share their voices with others. Music, art, dance, spoken word and other creative mediums share the essence of culture with unique flavors that touch souls. While sharing perspectives with personal style, these expressive voices manifest to bridge the divisions within the segments of our society. As we work to connect people, it is important to recognize that “Water Unites Us!”and the arts can empower us!
This event is a team building exercise that has helped us improve our working coordination and expand our resources as we develop a more organized structure. Additionally, this showcase is a beacon to others who want to participate and get involved. We demonstrate our efforts and seek out others who believe in the cause as we activate within our community. There are many kind and considerate people who care about social issues, but are not aware of the public policy or history of the Everglades and its relevance for South Florida. With the right words or experiences, we can spark consciousness that reverberates within and allows the Everglades to be a reflective part of actions. Understanding how the Everglades impacts our region is the key to protecting it. That connection between the Everglades as the source of out water and the taps in our homes literally brings our environmental concerns to a new level for some people.
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Love The Everglades Movement
MISSION STATEMENT
The Everglades Awareness Concert Series is a platform for individuals and organizations to engage the community about environmental issues and find solutions to help protect the Everglades ecosystem and our water supply.
OBJECTIVES:
http://www.lovetheeverglades.org/about-us.html
DONATE NOW: www.gofundme.com/EvergladesEverywhere
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