Miami Reggae Festival Raises Awareness of America's Hungry

The people behind Rockaz MVMT, a premier event production company with more t 15 years successful events to date, understand the importance of using the transformative force of music to stir social conscience, to actualize social change.

That is precisely what they aim to accomplish with the launch of a national Feed the Hungry campaign, using free, first-rate concerts to incentivize people to help feed America’s hungry. The national initiative kicks off in Miami, with the Miami Reggae Festival, Saturday, April 30, 3pm, at Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road.


“It’s important we started in our own back yard,” said event organizer Alfonso Brooks. “It’s doubly important we not wait for a natural disaster to recognize the growing hunger epidemic, or to seek out ways to help our brothers and sisters.”


The concert, where the only admission is a minimum donation of two non-perishable food items per person, features a lineup as diverse as Miami itself. From Jamaica - Luciano | Puerto Rico - Cultura Profetica, Colombia - Ephniko, Haiti - Jahfe, Canada Bonnie Casey, Miami - Spam All Stars, St. Maarten - Connis, the musicians themselves represent a collective conscious of cultural awareness, of giving back.


“Hunger knows no color, no creed,” Brooks said. “That’s why it was critical for us to ensure we offer a lineup that reflects the Miami landscape.”


And it is just as important for the benefactor of the event to serve a diverse population, ensuring the core message of unity and humanitarianism. Event organizers chose Curley’s House because of its reach. Curley’s House services the needy across Miami-Dade County, regardless or race, creed, color, religion or sexual orientation.


For more information please call 305-763-4509 or visit www.miamireggaefestival.com and facebook.com/rockazmvmt.




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The Great Taste of the Grove Food & Wine Festival

The Great Taste of the Grove Food & Wine Festival is celebrating 21 years of excellence in culinary arts and beverages, as well as Going Green this year with the addition of the ECO-Education Lounge. Come out and enjoy the beautiful Miami weather while enjoying great musical entertainment from all genres and tasting delicacies and beverages from area restaurants and hotels.

"Best of the Taste" awards are given out to participating restaurants annually based on outstanding taste and presentation, and are voted on by local dignitaries and celebrity chefs. Tasting tickets for food & beverage will be available at the event for purchase between $1 and $8.

Participating restaurants include Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latin Grill, Atchana's East/West Kitchen, The Burgundy Room Bar & Grill, and many more!!

This year organizaers strived to broaden the event's scope by bringing in high-end, cutting-edge components such as TEKBOARD interactive systems, a full-scale "Sommelier Tasting Grove," "Connoisseur Spirits Lounge" and “Beans & Blends Coffee House,” to provide  guests with the opportunity to taste the best wine and spirits on the market as well as learn how to prepare cocktails & meals for special occasions via live demonstrations. Also included at this year’s event is the Kid’s Adventure Park with great activities & a Child ID station for thumb printing and making IDs to protect your children.

Event takes place April 16-17, 11am-7pm at Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove.

FREE GENERAL ADMISSION!! VIP area tickets are $20 and include special tastings, butler service and giveaways! For more information visit the event website, www.thegreattasteofthegrove.com.

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