To offer a new concert series, create a sense of community and increase entertainment offerings in Downtown Miami.
Winner: Miami Downtown Development Authority
Amount: $150,000
About the project: This grant will support a live music series rotating through unique venues and public spaces in Miami’s Downtown area. The series will generate activity and commerce and strengthen the sense of place and community pride in Downtown, which is rapidly transforming into an urban destination. The monthly daytime concerts will take place during the peak winter season of October through April.
About the winner: The Miami Downtown Development Authority is a quasi-public agency of the City of Miami that is dedicated to making Downtown Miami a more livable community and strengthening its position as an international center for commerce, culture and tourism.
Web site: http://www.miamidda.com