ANNUAL REPORT SEP 2019 - OCT 2020 INDEX INTRODUCTION INDEX OF EVENTS COMPLETED EVENTS DETAIL COMPLETED LIVE STREAM DETAIL COVID AFFECTED EVENTS DETAIL INDEX OF UPCOMING EVENTS NON PROFIT CULTURAL PARTNERS MAINTENANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT MARKETING REPORT COVID HANDBOOK To City Manager Jimmy Morales, The 19/20 season can be viewed as two distinct segments. The first six months represent major improvements and growth, followed by the sudden public closure and responses to the Covid health crisis. The year began with the renewal of the Rhythm Foundation’s management agreement. Experience and momentum gathered during the first management term were brought to bear and a season of widely diverse cultural offerings was undertaken. Long awaited capital improvements of the canopy covering and new seating system were completed in February. The season was in the middle of the busiest period in mid March when we closed the facility to the public in mid March due to the Covid health crisis. We immediately modified and adapted our operations using live streaming technologies to complete the Rhythm Foundations’s 32nd season. Emergency funding and support from the City, County and Federal government have been critical to sustaining the organization through this prolonged health crisis. We proactively engaged with community partners to identify funding, tech support and best practices for safe operations. Since going virtual in mid-March, we’ve broadcast sixteen (16) full length concerts as live streams to a collective audience of over 100,000 viewers from all over the world. The 20/21 season ahead is anchored by partnerships with the leading cultural presenting organizations in the South Florida, furthering our goal of establishing the North Beach Bandshell as a major performing arts facility in our region. Press and community recognition of our work at the Bandshell has been immensely rewarding. Collected within this report are press highlights showing the reach of the now completed 32nd season, updates to maintenance and capital projects at the venue, our compiled financial report and COVID Mitigation handbook. We are extremely grateful to the City of Miami Beach for the critical support of cultural and community programming and operations of the North Beach Bandshell. We look forward to emerging from the health crisis with renewed strength as the Cultural Anchor of the North Beach renaissance. Sincerely, James Quinlan, Director Benton Galgay, Deputy Director The Rhythm Foundation, Inc In Management of the North Beach Bandshell North Beach Bandshell List of Completed Events 10/01/2019 - 09/30/2020 7275 Collins Avenue, Miamii Beach,B FL 33141 October 2019 CMB Sat 10/12 “Hispanic Heritage Celebration” featuring Tito Puente Jr. CMB Hispanic Affairs Committee, free with RSVP Rental Sun 10/13 Miami Beach Music Festival featuring many artists, free Rental Sat 10/19 International Tennis Federation Kickoff Event presented by ITF, free with RSVP RF/CMB Fri 10/25 Magic City Opera: Hansel & Gretel RF Sat 10/26 RAM (Haiti) presented by Rhythm Foundation Rental Sun 10/27 “Kids United” (FR) presented by Silverprod. November 2019 Rental Sat 11/2 Miami Beach Salsa Festival featuring La Muneca de Salsa presented by Melina, free with RSVP Rental Sun 11/3 Alexander Abreu & Havana D’Primera Rental Sat 11/9 Nu Deco Ensemble Fall Concert CMB Fri 11/15 Mayors Turkey Drive RF Sat 11/16 Italian HIT Week: Carmen Consoli & Gio Evan Rental Sun 11/17 Salsa a la Playa RF Thur 11/21 North Beach Social - Pop Up Food Hall (theme: Giving) Electric Kif and YMU CMB Tue 11/26 Police Athletic League’s Turkey Drive RF Sat 11/30 Issac Delgado (copro with Fundarte) - confirmed December 2019 Rental Thu 12/5 Rhye presented by Poplife - confirmed, contracted Rental Fri 12/13 Entrepreneur Organization Holiday Party CMB Sat 12/14 MB Fire Dept Toy Drive Rental Sat 12/14 Miami Beach Senior High Rock Ensemble Homecoming, ‘a tribute to Doug Burris’ Rental Thu 12/19 VH1’s Love & Hip Hop (TV Taping) RF Sat 12/21 Heavy Pets Holiday Ball January 2020 RF/CMB Fri - Sun 1/3-5 Shakespeare on the Beach presented by Florida Shakespeare Theater Rental Sat 1/25 Fortunate Youth February 2020 Rental Sat 2/1 Gronk Fest RF/CMB Fri 2/8 Florida Grand Opera Rental Thu-Mon 2/13-17 GroundUp Music Festival presented by RF & GUM RF Thur 2/20 North Beach Social - Black History Month - Black Dove, Parks & Rec RF Fri 2/21 iLe, Dracula Rental Sat 2/22 SOBEWFF Weekend, include a Nu Deco performance Rehearsal same day RF/CMB Sat 2/29 Youth Music Festival March 2020 Rental Sat 3/7 Global Cuba Fest (co-pro with FUNDarte, MLP) ALL EVENTS FOR REMAINDER OF YEAR ARE LIVE STREAMS, WITH NO IN PERSON AUDIENCE RF Sat 3/14 Betsayda Machado y la Parranda el Clavo RF Thu 3/19 North Beach Social - Afrobeta April 2020 RF Thu 4/16 North Beach Social - Jay Thomas May 2020 RF Thu 5/21 North Beach Social - Matt Sabatella RF Sat 5/30 Nic N’Taya June 2020 RF Thu 6/18 North Beach Social - Richie Hell Rental Sun 6/21 Make Music Miami: Fete Allstars July 2020 RF North Beach Social - Cravo & Canela September 2020 Rental Afroroots Festival Rental Brazilian Film Festival North Beach Bandshell Completed Events 10/01/2019 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141 Hispanic Heritage Celebration featuring Tito Puente Jr. and Melina Almodovar Presented by CMB Hispanic Affairs Committee Saturday, October 12 Free with RSVP Event Time: 7p – 10p Estimated Attendance: 672 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes Celebrate the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month with the Miami Beach’s Hispanic Heritage Committee as they partner with the North Beach Bandshell to present Tito Puente JR & Melina Almodovar. Miami Beach Music Festival featuring Miami Beach Senior Choir, Ovrhol, Isabel Velasquez Presented by Rafael Velasquez Sunday, October 13 Free with RSVP Event Time: 2p – 8p Estimated Attendance: 541 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes Local musicians, dancers, and artists will unite on October 13, 2:00 – 8:00 pm at the North Beach Bandshell to showcase Miami Beach talent and engage in a community discussion on Miami Beach as a tourist capital for art, music and entertainment. This is sponsored by longtime Miami Beach community activist, Rafael Velasquez, a candidate for Miami Beach Commissioner Group IV. International Tennis Federation Kickoff Event Presented by International Tennis Federation Saturday, October 19 Free with RSVP Event Time: 4p – 6p Estimated Attendance: 147 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes The International Tennis Federation kicks off the ITF Tournament at the North Beach Bandshell, featuring presentations to the participating athletes. Magic City Opera: Hansel & Gretel Presented by Magic City Opera and Opera in the Park Friday, October 25 Free with RSVP Event Time: 5:30p -10p Estimated Attendance: 883 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes Magic City Opera & Rhythm Foundation offer a youth oriented Opera this Fall. This family- friendly performance runs just over an hour and features the classic story you know and love, performed in English by a cast of South Florida artists. Children and parents will fall in love with this magical journey into this timeless fairy tale. MB Parks Department is joining in the fun and will be on site dressed as fairy tale characters to distribute candy and prizes to the attendants. RAM in concert Presented by Rhythm Foundation Saturday, October 26 Event Time: 7p – 11p Estimated Attendance: 536 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes Legendary Haitian voudou-rock group brings their signature energetic performance to Miami Beach. Ram performs at the North Beach Bandshell in Miami Beach, Saturday October 26, for a Fete Gede concert. Gede (or guede) is celebrated in Haiti on All Soul’s Day, a time to honor the family of loa voudou spirits who embody the powers of life and death. This festival of the ancestors is much akin to Mexico’s Day of the Dead, or closer to home, Halloween. In Haiti, the holiday is celebrated with ritual, drumming, singing, dancing, drink and laughter. RAM embodies the joy and power of Fete Gede - a full band featuring drumming, rara horns, rock guitar, led by Richard Morse and Lunise. Kids United Presented by Silverprod Sunday, October 27 Event Time: 4p – 8p Estimated Attendance: 498 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes French youth pop music sensations make their way to Miami Beach. International sensations KIDS: United make their way from France for a family focused performance. Kids United New Generation is a group of 5 children who take back the most beautiful songs celebrating peace and hope. Gloria , Valentina , Nathan , Dylan and Ilyana are true artists passionate about singing. These new faces succeed Gabriel, Nilusi, Esteban and Erza who have decided to devote themselves to their solo projects. Miami Beach Salsa Festival Presented by presented by La Muneca de Salsa Saturday, November 2 Free with RSVP Event Time: 5p – 10p Estimated Attendance: 1,153 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes La Muñeca de Salsa invites you to celebrate Salsa music and its culture in Miami Beach! Live Salsa bands, dance showcases, DJs, Latin food, and much more. Featuring Jey Zamorano, Mauricio Cachana, Ana del Rocio, Leonardo Sierra, Luigi Flores, Meca, El Boricua Loco, Salsa Central Dance Studios, Al Son del Swing Miami Dance Studios, Cali Salsa Miami, Janet Seminario, Fernando Garcia Dancers, & DJ Jorgie. Alexander Abreu & Havana D’Primera Presented by presented by Habana en Miami & Asho Productions along with Searock Ent Sunday, November 3 $45 Tickets Event Time: 6p – 11p Estimated Attendance: 803 Amplified Sound: Yes Alcohol Sales: Yes The first Sunday in November sees the Miami return of acclaimed Cuban Timba & Salsa rockstar & Latin Grammy Nominee: Alexander Abreu & Havana D’Primera! Music and Opening Set by DJ MELAO / Dance Performance by Casino D’Primera Havana D’Primera is the Cuban Timba band directed and founded by Alexander Abreu in 2008, widely recognized as one of the greatest trumpet players of his generation – enriching most of the musical productions on the island.