Miami drums

I hope you are doing good. This weekend make sure you take your drumming hands to the Coconut Groove drum circle. It’s always a lot of fun and this time parallel to the Full moon Miami celebration.

We will be drumming and dancing, this Saturday 4th of February, in the open air at the Mayfair in the Grove, located at the corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street. We will drum in the Promenade, in the open area near Florida Street Mayfair entrance, across the Promenade from the Music Conservatory, in the same open area where we met in October. There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. We will light up the night and rev up the energy of the Grove Art Walk. Come, and discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument will be available along with water and seating. All you need to bring are happy hands. It starts at 7 PM until 10PM.

Then you can head straight to the Miami Beach Full moon celebration at its usual time and place. Check Miamidrums.com menu on the left for it’s exact time and place. Be aware that since this drum circle is on a Saturday, attendees numbers might be massive!

Some people also attend the day before, Friday, celebration.
Regardless of what you chose to do, don’t stop the drumming.
Take care

Friday Update: The coconut groove drum circle this Saturday has been suspended due to Art Basel coconut groove edition taking the same spot. Hope to reschedule for next month – perhaps next week! I’ll keep you posted@ 

Original Post:Hey there partner,
I hope you’re enjoying this gorgeous weather here in South Florida!
This weekend make sure you take some time off from Art Basel and all the great art activities and check out the Coconut Grove Drum Circle Saturday December 3, 2011. Beware, this time around it’s starting a little earlier (daylight savings an all…) 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Streets of Mayfair (on Florida Ave a little east of Rice St) in Coconut Grove. 2834-2844 (approx) Florida Ave in Coconut Grove, FL. Rain or Shine! There are parking garages in the Mayfair complex and on the corner of Oak Street and Mary, and parking lots near the Mayfair as well as parking on the streets. This is a grand location, near the heart of the Grove Art Walk. Bring your hand drums and come celebrate! Magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument available along with ice water and seating.
Hope to share the rhythms with you. I’m planning to record the circle and post it here at Miamidrums.com

Take care

Come be a part of an art piece –join a drumming circle for the inauguration of “Iemanja” a sand sculpture and performance piece by international artist Jen DeNike. We will be at the sand sculpture on the beach in front of Collins Park- 21st/Collins Ave. November 30th from 4- 5:30. there will be 7 young women dressed in white dancing around the sculpture in honor of the sea goddess Iemanja. This is an ART PUBLIC Miami Basel piece in conjunction with the Bass Museum of Art.
please email Jen DeNike for more info or if you plan on coming. all welcome. denikejen@gmail.com

Also this weekend:

Broward drum circle – check its page from the left to get the info.
Choices Cafe – 379 SW 15th Road in Miami. 8:30 to 10 PM It’s actually next door, but check in with the people in the restaurant and they’ll direct you. Bring your own seating. Sunday 20th.

Last Quarter Moon Drum Circle Friday 7:30 PM November 18, 2011 Sponsored by UUCFL Membership – Rain or Shine 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Ft. Lauderdale 3970 NW 21st Avenue (between Commercial and Oakland Park) Oakland Park, Fl 33309 954-484-6734. Bring your Drums, or any Percussion/Musical instrument (bucket, can, wooden spoons whatever you have).

Enjoy and drum away!

Howdy,
yes, it’s that time of the month once again when you can’t keep your hands still, and you find a rhythm on everything you touch – hopefully a drum!
As always, check out the full moon drum circle page for current information about the on going beach drum circle in Miami beach, FL.
If you’re ready for a change of scene, you might want to check out tonight’s Midnight Drum Circle at Downtown – Thursday November 10, 2011 from 11:45 pm to 2:45 am at Villa 221 221 NE 17th Street Miami, FL

The party starts at 9PM. Donation requested (but not required) DJs & live bands till midnight, when the drum circle starts. (drum circle at 12 AM ?)
Fire poi, hoops, belly dance, flamenco, capoeira, yoga, massage, healthy food, cocktails, marketplace, henna tattoos, tarot card readings.

For the rest of us, working individuals, the party finishes even before it starts, so make the best of it.
If you’re in Orlando: Orlando Drum Circle at the Brewery Saturday November 12, 2011 -8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Orlando Brewery, 1301 Atlanta Avenue Orlando Fl. Drum Circle begins at 8pm, and goes till late.

Last month was quite nice, we had a beautiful fire that went till 1am.
So if you are out and about make some time to stop by and hang out for a spell. The vendors have some nice wares for you to look or purchase.
Bring out your favorite drum and jam with the community. Djembes, djun djuns, congas, ashikos or that old steel drum. All drum types are welcome to be played here. Dancers are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring your Hula Hoops and your Poi as well. If you are bringing fire poi, please let me know before hand, proper safety for fire poi will be required.
Last but nor least, Virginia Key full moon drum circle Saturday 12th. Gates will only be open till 7:30. This drum circle used to be free, but they’re currently charging a $5 dollar fee per car. Bring your own seating. 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key in Miami, FL.

Happy Halloween!
this weekend Mark is hosting a drum class by Papa Malick Faye at his place – He’s also teaching a dance class this Sunday at the Little Haiti Cultural Center  – 212 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137  3:00pm-4:30pm $15.00

Drum class cost $30 for three hours. Saturday October 29, 2011 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Address is 4427 SW 16 St (please go around the block to park & enter through the back) Miami, FL.
Papa Malick Faye, a master drummer from Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, comes from a family of Griot drummers that stems back centuries. This workshop will be on Lenjin & Kassa. I recommend this workshop for anyone that already has some control over the instrument and it’s ready to take it to another level.

Also this Halloween weekend, Mad Hatter Drum Circle Sunday October 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at The Barnacle
3485 Main Hwy in Coconut Grove. Miami, FL
The Mad Hatter provides seating, and there will be extra drums.

Papa Malick Faye

Hey there,

This Saturday October 15th don’t miss the Virginia Key Full moon Drum circle. Yes, I know what you’re thinking, the full moon was last Monday/Tuesday, but nevertheless this is a great opportunity to get to play with your fellow drummers in the beautiful Virginia Key park. It starts at 7 PM.

The latest notices I got it says that parking is $5, it used to be free for drummers, I’d check out and post later on.
Be advised that showers and thunderstorms are expected for most of Saturday, so if weather is bad, don’t hesitate to go down there, the cover pavilion has serves well under bad weather conditions.

This is a Drug Free, Alcohol Free, Smoke Free event.

The Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Virginia Key in Miami, FL

I hope you’re doing all right…
This Saturday don’t miss the Coconut Groove drum circle at the Mayfair Shops:
Mayfair’s Promenade. Plenty of space to park around the groove. We will make a joyful noise and rev up the energy. Come…discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument available along with ice water and seating. Starts at 8 PM.

also Delou continues its Sunday’s community classes at the Little Haiti Cultural Center. 212-260 NE 59th Terrace Miami FL 33137

Tequesta Drum/Dance/Fire Circle Celebration
Friday, September 23, 2011 7 PM – Midnight $10 entrance fee /person. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park -
3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, Fl 33304
Park Gates Open at 7 PM – Park Gates close at 10 PM No one admitted to the Park after 10 PM – No drumming after 11 PM. No Fire Performers.  No Pets, No Alcohol, No Drugs, No playing in the fire. No Unsupervised Children – Under 18 must have an adult with them.

Also
BrowardDrumCircle 2:30-4:40 PM |  Saturday September 17, 2011 – 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Fern Forest Nature Park (in the picnic area) 201 South Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063
201 South Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063

Although the moon would be full on September 12th, you can celebrate it sooner at the Virginia Key Drum circle:
This Saturday September 10 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Bring drums and admirable hands, hoops, poi, zils, veils, coin sashes, moving hips and clever feet (Bring your own seating)

Last time we drum at Virginia Key, were a big problem during sunset. I’d strongly recommend you to bring some sort of repellent if you’re planning to go.

This Saturday 3rd of September join us for the Coconut Groove drum circle at Corner of Grand Avenue and Mary Street
Coconut Grove, FL. That’s at the Mayfair’s Promenade. Plenty of space to park around the groove. We will make a joyful noise and rev up the energy of the Grove September Art Walk. Come…discover or rediscover the magic, joy, and healing power of the drum. Extra drums and other percussion instrument available along with ice water and seating.

Starts at 8 PM.

Also, that same Saturday, if you’re around Broward county don’t miss the Broward drum circle.

I’ll be attending the Coconut groove drumming. Hope to see you there!