PHOTOS: The Black Eyed Peas Finale Concert at Sun Life Stadium

I was lucky enough to get invited to the Black Eyed Peas' Finale Concert at Sun Life Stadium on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. We walked in during Jason Derulo's set and settled in just in time for Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You." (Which by the way, takes on a whole new energy post-breakup.) I wasn't able to get the best photos, so I borrowed these from WireImage. No full concert review, just a couple of notes.

Concert Notes

1. There were a lot more kids at the show than I expected. And considering none of the lyrics were edited, it made for some awkward but funny moments. 

2. Fergie can belt it out. She sounded amazing and had no back up track. (Her legs also looked fantastic.) 

3. Props to the Peas for performing pre-Fergie songs like "That's the Joint."

4. It really was a fun concert to be at. At one point they cut the lights off and had everyone light up their cell phone or a lighter. They also brought out the crew during their final song (appropriately "I Gotta Feeling") for a group photo - it was a nice touch. It was a great night - just the right energy boost to ring in Thanksgiving.

 

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Li

Shop The Wynwood Walls Pop-Up Shop For Art Basel 2011, November 29 - December 4 via Cultist

Check out the article on Cultist, written by fellow FSU grad Victor Gonzalez.

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Li

ShortOrder's Foodstock Brings Food Trucks, Music and Vintage to the Wynwood Arts District Saturday, December 3

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Li

Multiversal Takes Over The Wynwood Arts District for Art Basel 2011, December 1-4

Multiversal Miami 2011 will hold its annual cross-discipline creative showcase in a 4,500 sq. ft. open-air tented space in the heart of  the Wynwood Arts District (On the corner of NW 24th Street and NW 2nd Avenue) from Thursday, December 1 to Sunday, December 4. 

This year's Multiversal Miami will feature over 120 artists that represent both local talent and international aesthetics. The roster highlights talent from across the creative spectrum. Visitors will see the best in fine art, street art, acrobats, fire dancers, music performances and a four day film festival. Featured artists include Glenn Arthur, Stuntkid, Mauricio Murillo, Cate Rangel, Mary Spring, Kelly McKernan, Ruben Ubiera, Richard Alan Haugh, Dekal, Dubelyoo, Vaghe, Ed King, Victor  Hugo Vaca Jr, Floyd, Marcello Ibanez, Freddy Jimenez, Diana Henao, Chelsea Greene and Alex Spitia. Attendees will enjoy performances by Somejerk, Sopheye, Haviken Hayes, Tamboka, Roots Shakedown, Space between words and more.

Click here for a full event and entertainment schedule. 

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Li

Ricochet and Spotify Produce Music Loves Art for Art Basel 2011 With Nas, TV on the Radio, Penguin Prison and More

Don't fret if Basel's music line-up seems entirely out of your reach. Midtown's newest lounge, Ricochet has teamed up with Spotify to bring Miamians semi-exclusive access to performances by NAS, Theophilus London, TV on the Radio, Tiger Love, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Penguin Prison and more. 

Like Ricochet's Facebook page (facebook.com/ricochetmiami), comment on the night you'd want to attend and why, and the venue will announce the winners when they reach 1,000 fans/likes. 

Good luck!

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Li

Toyota Antics Brings Special Disco Version, The Black Lips to Grand Central During Art Basel 2011 on Thursday, December 1

Toyota Antics is throwing a FREE block party at Grand Central with performances by Special Disco Version (a.k.a James Murphy and Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem) 

and  The Black Lips on Thursday,  December 1 starting at 10 p.m. 

Midnight Surfer will DJ and a "special surprise guest" has yet to be announced. 

Head to www.uptheantics.com/discobasel to RSVP. Video from LA stop is available here.

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Li

Yogart Unites Yoga and Art for Art Basel at Loew's Miami Beach Hotel, November 30 - December 4, 2011

The yogi in me rejoiced with this inaugural event (flashback to Exercise TV's Yoga Bootcamp review).  Each night during Art Basel 2011, YogaArt will host sunrise and sunset Jivamukti yoga sessions at Loew's Hotel Miami Beach. Each session will be guided by an acclaimed yoga instructor and accompanied by live music. The event nabbed Trevor Hall as this year's musical headliner, who will perform additional intimate concert sessions on Wednesday, November 30 and Thursday, December 1.

Loew's will also host artistic works by Westen Charles, Gean Moreno and Gavin Perry. Sessions (schedule here) are either $40 or $50 depending on time and featured artist. The price is kind of steep for some namaste if you ask me, but I dig the concept. 

Check out to Yogart website, Facebook or Twitter (@yogartevent). 

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Li

Refinery29 Set to Launch Miami Edition During Art Basel 2011

The wait is almost over - Refinery29 will finally launch a Miami Edition during Art Basel 2011. After the site teased us with the announcement of their move down south, the much anticipated launch will be marked with Andy Warhol-inspired party at Cafeina Wynwood on Thursday, December 1, 2011. 

GUESS will be featuring its now popular photo booths and Violent Lips will applying temporary lip tattoos to the brave and uninhibited.  

The who's who for the night: new Miami editor, Nikki Novo, will be present along with R29 Senior Editor Kristian Laliberte, Creative Director Piera Gelardi, Founder of Not a Gallery, Justin Belmont,  Designer and Founder of Miansa Jewelry, Michael Saiger, President of Del Toro Shoes, Matthew Chevallard and fashion journalist Johnny Misheff.

DJ May Kwok will be on deck. SVEDKA vodka has got the cocktails covered. Party starts at 9 p.m. 

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Li 

The Co11ective Art Basel Satellite Event at Kohn Compound, November 30 - December 4, 2011

The Co11ective, an Art Basel satellite event that has been carefully curated to include some of the most talented veterans in their respective areas of visual art. The Co11ective features artists who form part of a conglomeration of bi-cultural visionaries known to employ distinctive skills and vision whether in the murals, structures or canvas they coat with their muse or in the mysteriously profound photographic statements they capture. The Co11ective will showcase murals and installations by famed artists Trek Six, Lizzie Easton, Lauren Webb Harris, Celso Gonzalez,Rimx, Larregui, SK545, Osunlade, La Pandilla, Bik Ismo, Shaun Thurston with special exhibits by Infamous Magazine, Red Bull Through My Eyes, HVW8 and Carlos "Mare139" Rodriguez.

Adding to this fascinating weekend showcase is the musical expressions of inspiring musicians DJs, true masters of the decks and turntables for a true audiovisual experience. The Co11ective will have "golden tickets" attached to original work by The Co11ective artists throughout the city ofMiami as part of their social media scavenger hunt. Clues will be posted on The Co11ective  Twitter and  Facebook sites for art enthusiasts to discover where the pieces are located. The artwork will include entrance to all events including the Golden Ticket VIP Preview on Wednesday, November 30th and serve as a memorable keepsake of Art Basel 2011.

THE CO11ECTIVE OPENS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH

VIP PREVIEW / MEET + GREET RECEPTION

The Co11ective | Kohn Compound | 215 NW 24 Street, Miami | Wynwood Arts District

Open Daily from 3pm to 2am

Wednesday, November 30th

Golden Ticket VIP Preview / Must Have Golden Ticket 

Media please RSVP to rsvp@jl-pr.com

Music by DJ Rage Johnson

Thursday, December 1st

Kick Off Party / Red Bull Through My Eyes Reception

Zona De Bomba (Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba), Lance-O, The Brass King

Friday, December 2nd

Sno White, DJ Tom Laroc

Saturday, December 3rd 

Brimstone 127, DJ Le Spam

Sunday, December 4th

Keen One

Special Exhibits by Infamous Magazine and Red Bull Through My Eyes

Special Installation by HVW8 and Carlos "Mare139" Rodriguez

In addition to these amazing artists, The Co11ective has joined forces with HVW8's from Los Angeles who are best known by the mainstream market for their artistic collaborations withADIDAS. Carlos Rodriguez, known artistically as MARE139 will also feature a special installation.

  

The Infamous Magazine considered the street art magazine will have a special showcase as part of the event. Red Bull also joins The Co11ective to feature the work of Panamanian BMX street rider Edwin De La Rosa. Red Bull Through My Eyes provides a creative outlet for athletes to tell their stories using visual media from the first person perspective. Through worldwide gallery installations, fans are able to view the world "through the eyes" of professional athletes.

  

The Co11ective's vast inspiration is illustrated and defined by their own collection of artwork and specialties, all to be unveiled to the residents of South Florida and abroad during Art Basel 2011.White walls will come to life, breathing the creativity of The Co11ective.  

Follow The Co11ective on Twitter (@TheCo11ective) or visit them on Facebook for more information.  

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Li 

Art Whino Brings Street Art and Tattoos to Art Basel, December 2-4, 2011

In conjunction with Art Basel, Miami and its surrounding Art Fairs, Art Whino will present three exhibitions unified in one space. The focus this year will be to present New Brow’s distinct subcultures to the Art Basel world. The custom vinyl exhibit will showcase the premiere artists in this genre.  With a series of large scale murals, we will bring street art indoors and accompany each colossal piece with smaller works by each artist. Finally, we will team up with Hope Gallery to bring Quick & Painful.  This exhibit will feature the work of more than 15 important artists and designers with backgrounds in fine art, graffiti, and illustration in a unique exhibition where Fine Art becomes tattooed skin.  The exhibition will be located in the heart of the Wynwood Arts District along with other accompanying art fairs.

Also in front of the exhibit participating artists will be painting Large Scale Murals on the outside of 10 buildings stretching from NW 2nd Ave to NW 5th Ave.  Participating Mural artists include Angry Woebots, Pixel Pancho, J*Ryu, KaNO, Luke Chueh, Jim Mahfood, Josh Taylor, Lou Pimentel, Mauricio Murillo, Tobar, Sket One, Ritzy Periwinkle, Shane Jessup, Tristan Eaton, Charlie Owens, Czr Prz, Boosher, LEZA ONE, Jeremiah Ketner, Joe Iurato, Galo, Zedone,  Mathew Curran,  Steve Lew and Many More!

Event Location:
425 NW 26th St
Miami, Florida 33127

Friday Dec 2nd and Saturday Dec 3rd
General Admission
Noon-8pm
Free Admission

Sunday Dec 4th
General Admission
Noon-5pm
Free Admission

Show Reception Saturday Dec 3rd

8pm-Midnight
Live Painting by participating artists

Complimentary Beverages by Milagro and Izze

Music by DJ Adrian Loving

RSVP ONLY EVENT

RSVP to ArtBasel2011@artwhino.com

Tattoo Artists on the premise Friday-Sunday to immortalize your favorite piece!  $40 Tattoos will be provided by industry elites Joe Capobianco, Jesse Smith, Eric Merrill, Christian Perez, Scott White, and Jason Stephan.

Outdoor Murals and Aleloops Mini Showcase Reception Friday Dec 2nd

4pm-8pm
Live Painting of murals by participating artists  on over 10 walls in front of the exhibit.

Check out Aleloops tricked out 10 Mini Coopers! 

For more info on Aleloops Minis click here

Complimentary Beverages by Milagro and Izze

Click here for more information about Art Whino's artists.

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Li

Art Basel at Miami's Design District, November 29-December 4, 2011

The Design District has released their event schedule for Art Basel. For details on events, a map download and bus schedule, head to www.miamidesigndistrict.net/culturalevents2011. 

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Li

The Stage Celebrates One Year in Business With a Weekend-Long Bash

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Li

Arboleda Vintage & Handmade Crafts Festival, Saturday, November 12 in the Design District

For more details visit the Arboleda website or follow them on Twitter. 

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Li

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Project Bandaloop at Sleepless Night Miami 2011

Project Bandaloop dances on the side of the New World Symphony Building in Miami Beach for Sleepless Night Miami 2011. Absolutely breathtaking. 

(Video available on YouTube. Photos are also viewable on my Flickr.)

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and Vanity Fair Party Kickoff Art Basel Celebrations, Tuesday, November 29

Photo via mocanomi.org

Celebrate Art Basel's 10th anniversary, MOCA's 15th anniversary and the opening of Mark Handforth: Rolling Stop / Knight Exhibition Series and Pivot Points V: Teresita Fernandez at the annual MOCA/Vanity Fair Party. 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011. 7-9 p.m.

RSVP/purchase tickets here. 

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Li