“Get Out the Vote” - a Voter Registration Event
Schedule
Sun Sep 29 2024 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Skatebird 305 | Miami Shores, FL
Ahead of the October 7, 2024 deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Presidential Election, local musicians John Falcone and Michael Mut are stressing the need to be election ready. The two bassists are hosting a “Get Out the Vote” event Sunday, September 29 at Skatebird (533 NE 83rd St, Miami, FL 33138) from 12 noon to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome to the free event.The event will feature selections by DJ Le Spam, local DJs Sophie and Geo, live music by Nicolle Chirino, Alexa Lash, Condors and Chaos, and the Hanging Chads, plus live painting by local artist Grisell Gajano. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Representative Debbie Murcasel-Powell, Senator and Miami-Dade Commissioner Rene Garcia, Mayor Omarr C. Nickerson, Ph. D., and candidates J.C. Planas (Miami-Dade Elections Supervisor) Stanley Jean-Poix (Florida District 110 Representative) have been invited to speak.
Representatives from the Yes on 3 recreational marijuana and Yes on 4 reproductive rights initiatives have also been asked to speak and table the event, as have the Love the Everglades Movement, the voter registration organization Headcount, and the Miami-Dade County Elections Department. There will be other artists, organizations, and speakers to be announced.
Skatebird Miami is the home of great skating, amazing food, and epic events. It's not just a skate park, it's a wildly fun and exciting space for the entire family. With camps, classes, a full liquor bar, and several food options, Skatebird has something for everyone. There is a covered area with a performance stage, and this is where the “Get Out the Vote” event will take place.
DJ Le Spam is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated musician / songwriter / bandleader and an in-demand musical selector. Chirino is an original singer/songwriter and recording artist who performs live locally and nationally. Lash is an award-winning local singer songwriter. Condors and Chaos are a heavy rock, female-fronted power trio. The Hanging Chads are a loose collective of local musicians.
For more information, visit skatebirdmiami.com.
