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Tess Abney

Tess Abney is a freelance writer who was born and raised in the Quad Cities. She spends most of her time attempting to successfully raise three boys. In her free time, writing is her passion. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 21st: Karaoke, Cabaret, Bridal Shows and MORE!

On.Miami proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Miami this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week…

On.Miami proudly pre…

On.Miami proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Miami this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Miami – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing this week’s edition …

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ICA X MDD Family Day

Be sure to log online for ICA's first online Family Day this Sunday Jun 21 from 1 – 4 p.m.! The museum is launching with an exciting animated film series, each paired with a how-to guide for crea…

Be sure to log onlin…

Be sure to log online for ICA's first online Family Day this Sunday Jun 21 from 1 – 4 p.m.! The museum is launching with an exciting animated film series, each paired with a how-to guide for creating animation at home. June 21st will showcase Dominique Monféry's Eleanor's Secret, which showcases the adventure of Natanaël, who discovers that the books that is he learning to read from come alive and he must protect the characters he has grown to love. Learn more at icamiami.org.   For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10Miami. 

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Make Music Miami 2020

Make Music Miami celebrates the joy and power of music by giving community members of all ages, creeds, and musical persuasions the chance to experience music together on one specific day each year, J…

Make Music Miami cel…

Make Music Miami celebrates the joy and power of music by giving community members of all ages, creeds, and musical persuasions the chance to experience music together on one specific day each year, June 21. Both amateur and professional music making is encouraged, empowering individuals to seek out new ways to celebrate music in their community. Want to perform? Want to host a performance or online event? Register as a Performer or Venue on our matchmaking platform: https://miami.makemusicday.org/ Full MMM details are available at http://makemusicmiami.org/.   For more fu…

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Bike to Groovy Grove Park

Join Miami Bike Tours and Dade Heritage Trust this Sunday Jun 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for a Bike to Groovy Grove Park. When it comes to urban Miami neighborhoods, Grove Park is a jewel - nestle…

Join Miami Bike Tour…

Join Miami Bike Tours and Dade Heritage Trust this Sunday Jun 21 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for a Bike to Groovy Grove Park. When it comes to urban Miami neighborhoods, Grove Park is a jewel - nestled north of Marlins Stadium and south of the Miami River. Beautiful homes, quiet streets and a sensibility of old Miami all make Grove Park a beautiful place to reside. Our ride goes through Little Havana, too! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1119118928429629/.   For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10Mi…

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Brunch & Beats

Tired of the same old vibe in Wynwood? Do you crave the old school Hip Hop, Reggae and the Afro Caribbean vibes? Brunch & Beats is the only place to be on Saturdays! Enjoy a day with great Cari…

Tired of the same ol…

Tired of the same old vibe in Wynwood? Do you crave the old school Hip Hop, Reggae and the Afro Caribbean vibes? Brunch & Beats is the only place to be on Saturdays! Enjoy a day with great Caribbean cuisine, feel good music, delicious cocktails and a rare vibe curated by DJ KrazyMix this Saturday Jun 20 at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen (316 Northwest 24th Street Miami) from 11 – 4 p.m. Draw a line & live above it. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/829480180796803/.   For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the lates…

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Fair Food Drive-Thru

Experience a Fair Food Drive-Thru this Friday Jun 19 through Sunday Jun 21 from 4 – 9 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition (10901 SW 24 St. Miami). Funnel cakes, elephant ears, turke…

Experience a Fair Fo…

Experience a Fair Food Drive-Thru this Friday Jun 19 through Sunday Jun 21 from 4 – 9 p.m. at the Miami-Dade County Fair and Exposition (10901 SW 24 St. Miami). Funnel cakes, elephant ears, turkey legs and more of your fair favorites are making their way to the fairgrounds for a Fair Food Drive-Thru experience. For more information, please visit https://www.thefair.me/seedo-fair_food_drive_thru.php.       For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10Miami. 

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TGIF Drinks at Santé Lounge Miami

Join Santé Lounge Miami this Friday Jun 19 from 5 – 8 p.m. for TGIF Drinks! Enjoy a full bar with detailed bartenders who are ready to make you a drink. There is indoor and outdoor section along…

Join Santé Lounge M…

Join Santé Lounge Miami this Friday Jun 19 from 5 – 8 p.m. for TGIF Drinks! Enjoy a full bar with detailed bartenders who are ready to make you a drink. There is indoor and outdoor section along with a small 2nd floor private balcony. Although not required, reservations are recommended for best seating.  Call (305) 989-7674 For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/456505478595951/.   For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10Miami. 

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Virtual Open Day at Abbey Road Institute

Whether you're interested in music production, sound engineering, or both, Abbey Road Institute’s Virtual Open Day is the best way for you to orientate yourself on your future career in music! Th…

Whether you're inter…

Whether you're interested in music production, sound engineering, or both, Abbey Road Institute’s Virtual Open Day is the best way for you to orientate yourself on your future career in music! Thursday, June 18th from 8 pm until 10 pm EST, Abbey Road Institute opens their virtual doors for you to learn more about their programs, meet their award-winning team, and to see their extensive facilities here in Miami. They’ll be streaming live to Youtube and Facebook but if you prefer to interact with them, you can join us on Zoom. To register, simply email us at miamivirtualopenday@abbeyro…

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In-Studio Summer Art Camp

Art Thyme is looking forward to another safe and fun summer of camp. However, Due To COVID-19, Art Thyme will be implementing changes to their In-Studio Summer Art Camp to help create a safe environme…

Art Thyme is looking…

Art Thyme is looking forward to another safe and fun summer of camp. However, Due To COVID-19, Art Thyme will be implementing changes to their In-Studio Summer Art Camp to help create a safe environment for your child and our staff. They will also be offering a Virtual Camp that runs parallel to our in-studio camp and features select in-studio camp projects. What hasn't changed is that your little will have a wonderful time exploring art mediums and creating awesome projects. Choose from morning, afternoon or full day sessions. For details visit: http://artthyme.com/index.php/camps-and-clas…

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VKOC Kid’s Summer Fishing Camp

Join Virginia Key Outdoor Center (3801 Rickenbacker Cswy Miami) for Kid’s Summer Fishing Camp, beginning this Monday Jun 15! This unique Saltwater Fishing Camp will teach participants (ages 8 and…

Join Virginia Key Ou…

Join Virginia Key Outdoor Center (3801 Rickenbacker Cswy Miami) for Kid’s Summer Fishing Camp, beginning this Monday Jun 15! This unique Saltwater Fishing Camp will teach participants (ages 8 and over) everything from Rods & Reels to Cooking Your Catch!  Experienced fishermen and women will help your children learn the most they can about fishing!  Best of all, they get to try out their new skills on a fishing boat! 2020 Summer Fishing Camp(s) - June 15th - June 19th - July 6th - July 10th - July 27th - July 31st - August 10th - August 14th   For more infor…

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I Remember Miami

What places in Miami stick in your mind while we self-quarantine in our homes? Do you remember how they looked and sounded? Do you remember how you moved around and through them? We want to hear your …

What places in Miami…

What places in Miami stick in your mind while we self-quarantine in our homes? Do you remember how they looked and sounded? Do you remember how you moved around and through them? We want to hear your thoughts—literally! Together with the Miami Book Fair, the Museum of Art and Design at MDC invites you to share your voice for "I Remember Miami", a new participatory artwork by the great Spanish artist Dora Garcia. "I Remember Miami" asks members of the public to recall a specific location in Miami. As you walk through the space in your mind, describe your memories out loud and record you…

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 14th: Fishing, Drinks, Beats and MORE!

On.Miami proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Miami this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week…

On.Miami proudly pre…

On.Miami proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Miami this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Miami – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing this week’s edition …

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10 Fun Things To Do Week of June 7th: Boats, Zoo, Museums and MORE!

On.Miami proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Miami this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week…

On.Miami proudly pre…

On.Miami proudly presents our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in Miami this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Miami – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing this week’s edition …

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Shops at Merrick Park Start to Re-open!

Shops at Merrick Park is excited to announce that we can once again come together and see our community thrive! Welcome back! To view a full list of stores currently open as well as safety measures…

Shops at Merrick Par…

Shops at Merrick Park is excited to announce that we can once again come together and see our community thrive! Welcome back! To view a full list of stores currently open as well as safety measures in place, please visit https://www.shopsatmerrickpark.com/. Let’s get shopping!   For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10Miami. 

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1NSIDE/out Virtual Tour

The 1NSIDE/OUT tour is a series of live stream events that are taking the place of regular shows that AL1CE would have played previous to the COVID-19 crisis.  Instead of completely cancelling our to…

The 1NSIDE/OUT tour …

The 1NSIDE/OUT tour is a series of live stream events that are taking the place of regular shows that AL1CE would have played previous to the COVID-19 crisis.  Instead of completely cancelling our tours, we decided to go completely virtual and schedule multiple weeks worth of live streaming events, every day. We are also using it as a chance to raise funds for the bands, promoters, and venues that have suffered from the complete shutdown of live venues. You will be able to catch our live stream on most major social network platforms, but definitely make sure to tune into our twitch page…

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Tour Tropical Audubon’s Historic Doc Thomas House

Join the Tropical Audubon Society for a Tour of the Historic Doc Thomas House this Saturday Jun 6 at 1 p.m. Visit the historic Doc Thomas House for a captivating, 45-minute guided tour led by a Tro…

Join the Tropical Au…

Join the Tropical Audubon Society for a Tour of the Historic Doc Thomas House this Saturday Jun 6 at 1 p.m. Visit the historic Doc Thomas House for a captivating, 45-minute guided tour led by a Tropical Audubon Society docent. Learn about the Birds' benefactor Arden Hayes “Doc” Thomas and Robert Fitch Smith, the architect Thomas commissioned to design the house. Tour the distinctive, wood-and-limestone structure with its many ornamental and built-in features. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, named a Florida Heritage Site and designated a Dade County landmark, the char…

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Cello Sounds: Bi-Monthly Concerts

John Thomas Mesa for Cello Sounds: Bi-Monthly Concerts this Saturday Jun 6 at 6 p.m. This will be the second livestream concert Cello Sounds: Bi-Monthly Concerts.  New and old music in front of a …

John Thomas Mesa for…

John Thomas Mesa for Cello Sounds: Bi-Monthly Concerts this Saturday Jun 6 at 6 p.m. This will be the second livestream concert Cello Sounds: Bi-Monthly Concerts.  New and old music in front of a fireplace for an early Saturday evening.  This time, it will be on all platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube! EVENT LINK: https://youtu.be/ymauGlwDRQs   For more fun things to do in Miami this week, check out the latest issue of Fun10Miami. 

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DRIP Artshow Miami – The New Visual Gallery Experience

Join DRIP ARTshow for The New Visual Gallery Experience this Friday Jun 5 at 7 p.m. This traveling art & music experience supports visionary creatives who share our values of authenticity, crea…

Join DRIP ARTshow fo…

Join DRIP ARTshow for The New Visual Gallery Experience this Friday Jun 5 at 7 p.m. This traveling art & music experience supports visionary creatives who share our values of authenticity, creativity, & individuality. This New Visual Gallery Experience blurs the line between artist & audience and collectively, creates a positive & safe environment for creative empowerment, expression, and inspiration. It is our mission to connect and inspire emerging artists & communities. Please join us in helping to inspire the art culture!   Featuring + 30+ Emerging Loca…

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