In
My writing,
PBP
"and that's why i have to go back
to so many places
there to find myself
and constantly examine myself
with no witness but the moon
and then whistle with joy,
ambling over rocks and clods of earth,
with no task but to live,
with no family but the road."
— Pablo Neruda
to so many places
there to find myself
and constantly examine myself
with no witness but the moon
and then whistle with joy,
ambling over rocks and clods of earth,
with no task but to live,
with no family but the road."
— Pablo Neruda
Look for the VIBRATIONZZ TENT!! And LIVE models in Costumes
finally live coverage from Brown girl...i been slacking i know ...i know
finally live coverage from Brown girl...i been slacking i know ...i know
More Info
OFFICIAL MIAMI-BROWARD ONE CARNIVAL LAUNCHING
Saturday, August 22, 2009 @ 9pm to 4 am
location: Mahi Temple, Miami
$10 in advance/More at the Door
1480 NW North River Drive
Roger George, Leon Coldero & Code 868
DJ Mixmaster Roderick, Maestro, Dorenzo, Gary Enforcement, Eternal Vibes
Food by ANNA
Display of costumes of all registered Miami-Broward Mas Bands and Steelbands
28 Mas Bands registered, plus steel bands
Call 305-653-1877
-Disclaimer-
So, Ive been talking to couple section leaders and band leaders for Miami Carnival. and the topic du jour of course is Budget.
With the economy as it is, it's almost becoming a decision by band leaders or section leaders to risk their personal financial position and continue with production or sit out the season.
With Trinidad and Labor Day carnival already upon us, band leaders are finding issues, with materials, and of course production. When you were able to find production groups willing to schedule the time to make costumes for Miami Carnival, because of the seasons being so close together, your finding that your sources for swim suits, for production, for materials, are choosing to pass on your offer because they are ALREADY overwhelmed for Trinidad Carnival.
Which then means sourcing your labor locally. For some bands this is not a problem, but for others it makes things very difficult and would then involve in house production when most people have a 9-5 as well as a mas band.
On top of that is the fact that in Miami you cannot afford to outprice yourself. while people will pay 200+ dollars for costumes in New York for Labor day, for some STRANGE reason, they wont pay that price in Miami. Materials are more expensive, even when bought in bulk, and you cant pass on that bump in price to the masquerader.
So when you go to your section leader or band leader or Mas band, Make sure you tell them thank you for doing this..because it sure as HELL not about profit...its a labor of love.
-Disclaimer-
With the economy as it is, it's almost becoming a decision by band leaders or section leaders to risk their personal financial position and continue with production or sit out the season.
With Trinidad and Labor Day carnival already upon us, band leaders are finding issues, with materials, and of course production. When you were able to find production groups willing to schedule the time to make costumes for Miami Carnival, because of the seasons being so close together, your finding that your sources for swim suits, for production, for materials, are choosing to pass on your offer because they are ALREADY overwhelmed for Trinidad Carnival.
Which then means sourcing your labor locally. For some bands this is not a problem, but for others it makes things very difficult and would then involve in house production when most people have a 9-5 as well as a mas band.
On top of that is the fact that in Miami you cannot afford to outprice yourself. while people will pay 200+ dollars for costumes in New York for Labor day, for some STRANGE reason, they wont pay that price in Miami. Materials are more expensive, even when bought in bulk, and you cant pass on that bump in price to the masquerader.
So when you go to your section leader or band leader or Mas band, Make sure you tell them thank you for doing this..because it sure as HELL not about profit...its a labor of love.
-Disclaimer-
Why Miss this??
* There are TWENTY SIX registered bands participating!!! Twenty six! This does not include the steelbands and non competing entrants in the parade.
* Clearchannel is a sponsor and there will be non-caribbean press and community groups from many english and non english speaking countries that have their own type of carnival..including a Brazil contingent, and a samba school.
* The Streets of Miami have been allocated to the carnival for 11 hours. Let me explain. The Streets. The Party continues in the park...till the following morning.
* I'll have the parade route and times for you in the next few weeks.
* The launch of the carnival is at Mahi Temple In august. EVERY registered band must participate and present. Its going to be almost a Tent City, where each band creates a presentation that should coincide with the Theme of their presentation. And Yes. It is a competition.
WHOOO HOOO.. Admission is $10.00 in advance. All the dj's registered with the individual bands are slated to play, including local soca bands!!
Stay tuned..
Cliv
-Disclaimer-
* There are TWENTY SIX registered bands participating!!! Twenty six! This does not include the steelbands and non competing entrants in the parade.
* Clearchannel is a sponsor and there will be non-caribbean press and community groups from many english and non english speaking countries that have their own type of carnival..including a Brazil contingent, and a samba school.
* The Streets of Miami have been allocated to the carnival for 11 hours. Let me explain. The Streets. The Party continues in the park...till the following morning.
* I'll have the parade route and times for you in the next few weeks.
* The launch of the carnival is at Mahi Temple In august. EVERY registered band must participate and present. Its going to be almost a Tent City, where each band creates a presentation that should coincide with the Theme of their presentation. And Yes. It is a competition.
WHOOO HOOO.. Admission is $10.00 in advance. All the dj's registered with the individual bands are slated to play, including local soca bands!!
Stay tuned..
Cliv
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I did a reshoot of Show girls this weekend, because I thought it didnt represent well in the first shoot.
Here are the new pics. Opinions?
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Why I've been So Busy.
Our photo shoot was this weekend.
Here are the pictures :)
JACK POT!
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