Friday, March 27, 2009

Earth Hour 2009 Miami Events

As earth hour is approaching once again, there are many great events surrounding this simple but ingenious idea that you can participate in. If nothing else, just turn your lights at home or in your business OFF for one hour. That’s all!

To learn more about earth hour: http://www.earthhour.org/

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Village Green Man


COCONUT GROVE:


Event Name: Coconut Grove Chamber Green Luncheon at Sonesta Bayfront HotelDate: March 27 FridayTime: 12:00 - 2:00 pmLocation: The Sonesta Bayfront Hotel in the GroveSummary: Featured speakers Edith McClintock of Dream in Green Foundation and Robert Ruano, City of Miami's Director of Sustainable Initiatives, Noel Gourmelen, PhD student at Geodesy Laboratory, Division of Marine Geology and Geophysics, UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, with a fantastic slide presentation from his recent trip to Antarctica, and Frank Couzo, Sales & Marketing Director of Sonesta, the first green hotel in the Grove. Event will feature the Wines of the sustainable local winery, Schnebley. Contact:Richard Issa info@coconutgrove.com or visit coconutgrovechamber.com

Event Name: Miami Science Museum Earth Hour Family CelebrationDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 11:00-3:00 pmLocation: The Miami Science MuseumSummary: An array of environmentally-friendly activities for the entire family, including: lectures on eco-friendly architecture and Florida's wildlife, native tree informational activities and landscaping, human food chain game and energy conservation activities, what are solar cookers¦ and their use, and much more! Check Globe@Night in the Planetarium -- a cool activity that will let you see the stars. Literally! Also, the Museum's new exhibit, Megalodon: The Largest Shark That Ever Lived! Is now open! All activities are included with regular admission price.Sponsors: Electron Solar Energy, Yahoo! En Espanol, Urbanform Design Group, Hybrid Buildings Inc., Miami Country Day School, Urban Paradise OrganizationContact: Adriana Villar avillar@miamisci.org or call 305.646.4405Event Name: Bike the Grove Bike RackDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 4:00-6:00 pmLocation: Peacock Park & Coconut Grove Chamber TerraceSummary: An inauguration of the bike rack at Peacock Park, with a celebration (4 - 6 pm) on the Terrace of the Glass House. Biking enthusiasts are encouraged to attend (and then stick around for Earth Hour). About 200 cyclists expected.Sponsors: Leadership Miami, (an organization created by the City of Miami Chamber of Commerce), The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, City of Miami Parks & Rec.Contact: Richard Issa, info@coconutgrove.com
Event Name: Grove Chamber's Dinner & a Movie series at Arts & Minds CenterDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 8:00 pmLocation: 3138 Commodore PlazaSummary: Candlelight dinner on the terrace at Al Fresco Restaurant, with an outdoor screening of Al Gore's award winning documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth".Contact/Reservations:info@coconutgrove.com
Event Name: GreenStreet Cafe switches off for Earth HourDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 8:30- 9:30 pmLocation: 3110 Commodore PlazaSummary: Join Greenstreet Cafe as they participate in lights off and switch to acoustic music. During Earth Hour, enjoy their drink menu at 1/2 price off their regular price in honor of the climate change movement.Contact: Sylvano Bignon, proprietor sbignon@msn.com 305.444.0244
KEY BISCAYNE:
Event Name: Earth Hour @ Biscayne Nature CenterDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 2:00-4:00 pmLocation: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon ParkKey Biscayne, FL 33149. Please use the North Beach entrance of Crandon Park to access the Nature Center.http://www.biscaynenaturecenter.org/Summary: Come celebrate Earth Hour with a Coastal Ecology program along the beach in Crandon Park on Key Biscayne. The Coastal Ecology program will provide you with a broad background on all the South Florida ecosystems that exist within the Bear Cut Nature Preserve on Key Biscayne. The participants will learn about the history of the barrier island of Key Biscayne, plus how every ecosystem is connected, and how people impact the environment. Activities include a beach and hammock walk, a butterfly exploration in our garden, a walk through the mangroves, and a visit to our exhibit room which houses the various marine animals in the sea grass beds off the Bear Cut Preserve. The Cost is Free, but there is a $5 parking fee to enter Crandon ParkSponsors: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center. Islander News, Key Biscayne Magazine,Contact/Reservations: (Space is limited so reserve your spot early by calling Claudia Succar at the reservation desk at 305.361.6767 ext. 123 4claudia@mindspring.com
Event Name: Everglades; Art for Children Date: March 28 Saturday and April 4 SaturdayTime: 10:00-11:30 amLocation: Key Biscayne Public LibrarySummary: In honor of Earth Hour and Earth Day Artist Edwin Villasmil will conduct a special 2 part program using art to create awareness of our Environment and Climate Change. The event is designed for children age 5 to12. Space is limited and reservations are required.Sponsors: Key Biscayne Rotary ClubContact: Teresa Morrell, 305.361.5192

MIAMI BEACH AREA:
Event Name: Earth Hour Celebration at MCMDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 3:00-6:00 pmLocation: Miami Children's Museum 980 Mac Arthur Causeway, Miami Fl 33132 http://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org/Summary: The Museum will feature Earth Hour Activities through the event.Contact:Danielle Black Danielle@miamichildrensmuseum.org DOWNTOWN / BRICKELLEvent Name: A Night Under the Brickell StarsDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 7:00-10:00 pmLocation: Mary Brickell VillageSummary: Come and enjoy an intimate dining experience at one of our many fine restaurants and shopping while relished in soothing music under the Earth Hour Stars. All day parking reduced to $3.00.Sponsors: Electron Solar Energy, Yahoo! En Espanol. Brickell MagazineContact: Cecilia Maldonado cmaldonado@marybrickellvillage.com
Event Name: Ultra Music FestivalDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 8:00 pmLocation: Bicentennial Park 301 North Biscayne Boulevard Miami, Florida 33132Summary: Stop by the Earth Hour booth at the UMF event.Sponsors: Generation Engage, Yahoo! En Espanol,Contact: Heather Read heath.read@gmail.com
Event Name: Earth Hour on the Rooftop at MDCDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 8:00-9:30 pmLocation: MDCC Wolfson Campus on rooftop of building 3, 5th floorSummary: Generation Engage Ambassadors in partnership with the City of MiamiOffice of Sustainable Initiatives will present Project Switch & Save. TheAmbassadors have created a social marketing campaign focusedIn getting MDCC students to switch from using incandescent lightbulbs to Fluorescent light bulbs in order to promote reducing emissions in the community. Students will enjoy food, an acoustic band and Capoeira performance by Nago CapoeiraSponsors: Generation Engage, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Downtown Miami Partnership (DMP), City of Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives, Earth Ethics Institute, MDCC Center for Community InvolvementContact: Ali Ingersoll ali.ingersoll@generationengage.com
Event Name: Azul at the Mandarin Oriental goes Green for Earth HourDate: March 28 SaturdayTime: 7:00-11:00 pmLocation: Mandarin Oriental Miami 500 Brickell Key DriveSummary: Azul is celebrating Earth Hour with a special organic focused tasting menu. Chef Clay Conley has created a special menu available a la carte or as a six course menu.Contact: For reservations, please call 305.913.8358
NORTH MIAMI:
Event Name: Earth Hour at MDC, North CampusDate: March 27 FridayTime: 7:00-8:30 pmLocation: MDCC North Campus outside Lehman TheaterSummary: Generation Engage Ambassadors in partnership with the City of MiamiOffice of Sustainable Initiatives will present Project Switch & Save. TheAmbassadors have created a social marketing campaign focusedIn getting MDCC students to switch from using incandescent lightbulbs to Fluorescent light bulbs in order to promote reducing emissions in the community. Students will enjoy food, an acoustic band and Capoeira performance by Nago Capoeira outside of Lehman Theater. Sponsored by Generation Engage and the City of Miami GardensSponsors: Generation Engage, City of Miami Office of Sustainable Initiatives, MDCC North CampusContact: Ali Ingersoll ali.ingersoll@generationengage.com

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