Weekend 9/20-9/22: DWNTWN Art Days 2013

Repost from DWNTWN Arts

Art Days 2013, from September 20-22, features a special tour just for you!  Whether you are walking, biking, a history buff or a art connoisseur Art Days offers unique insight in to the arts and culture of a burgeoning Downtown Miami.

BeachedMiami Bike Tours   Saturday, September 21 Sunday, September 22 2-5pm Beached Miami is hosting a group bike ride through Downtown Miami to discover significant cultural sites and experience Art Days Fringe projects. This FREE bike ride features guest speakers and artist performances along the route and a delicious post-ride picnic catered by Pollo Tropical. The ride leaves from the Art Days Hub at Grand Central Park.  All riders must RSVP at www.beachedmiami.com/artdays  There are only 50 spots per ride and it's FREE, so don't wait! BYOB: Bring Your Own Bike   Curated Walking Tours Artist T. Wheeler Castillo curates free Walking Tours that give an insider look into the burgeoning art scene in Downtown Miami.  Four immersive tours thread contemporary art  conversations and offer experiences of key subjects, such as architecture and art spaces, within the neighborhood:      Friday, September 20         Three Buildings  11am-12:30pm       Meeting at The Freedom Tower ­ (600 Biscayne Blvd) Friday, September 20       An Object, A Craft, and Ideas (CRAFT)  2-3:30pm       Meet at The Wolfsonian ­FIU Downtown Study Centre ­ (21 SE 1 Ave) Sunday, September 22       Art Spaces  11am-12:30pm       Meet at the DWNTWN Art House ­ (100 NE 11 St) Sunday, September 22       An Object, A Craft, and Ideas (PRINT)  2-3:30pm          Meet at DWNTWN Art House ­ (100 NE 11 St) Tours are FREE and space is limited to 15 per tour, so REGISTER NOW  by emailing:downtownarthouse@gmail.com  with the chosen tour title in the subject line. HistoryMiami Tours HistoryMiami offers daily tour of their incredible collection as well as unique walking tours especially for Art Days. Friday, September 20        HistoryMiami Collection 1-2pm      Meet at HistoryMiami        Mary Brickell Village to Miami Circle Walking Tour 6-7:30pm       Meet at Mary Brickell Village   Saturday, September 21       HistoryMiami Collection 11am-12pm & 2-3pm      Meet at HistoryMiami      Downtown Architecture Walking Tour  3:30-5pm       Meet at HistoryMiami      Sunday, September 22      HistoryMiami Collection 11am-12pm & 2-3pm       Meet at HistoryMiami  Olympia Theater Tours Experience the historic Olympia Theater from the balcony to the basement covering 87 years of history.  Friday, September 20 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm Saturday, September 21   10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm  All tours are free!  Call 305-374-2444 or   visit olympiatheater.org for more information.   Progressive Studio Tour Visit with the resident artists of The Artisan Lounge.  Each artist will present a "mini artist talk" and show their works in progress.   Saturday, September 21   Tour begins at 12pm and progresses every 15 minutes.  Visit theartisanlounge.com for a list of artists and   a complete schedule.

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