The Firefly - a venue for creative breathing and imperfection

Here is a quick update to the August calendar of events-

The Bike Collective-
After our meeting it was decided that Sundays (4-7p.m )
would work out better as a work day for more accessibility. We will not be open Thursday anymore. Sorry if this inconveniences anyone, but if you really need to get in this Thursday the 12th please email me at sleeperspeaks@riseup.net and we can work something out.


Miami Newsletter
A couple of people have mentioned wanting to start up a d.i.y newsletter about Miami music, events, politics, etc. If you are interested in attending and or contributing...  the first meet-up will be August 25th at the firefly library 6p.m For more information contact us or juan- sucioso@gmail.com


Punk Rock Yard Sale-
Heads up for the 4th Punk Rock Yard Sale in late September-
If you want to host a workshop /teach a skillshare-- (d.i.y bike repair, tattoos, pickles, wine, etc)
or help in any way.. let us know.
us@thefirefly.info

        

              August Calendar of Events and News

(The Library will be closed until August 18th and will pick up again every Tuesday and Thursday  4-7p.m -Saturday upon request) If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email us@thefirefly.info

August 4th- Radical Mental Health Collective- 7p.m. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350

August 6th- Bike Collective 4-7p.m- repair a bike, build a bike or volunteer! 7p.m meeting
A message from the collective....

Thanks to all the volunteers, Bands, and bike collective members who made this fundraiser a success! We raised a good amount and will be purchasing a tool set. We accept donations on a regular basis, to donate please email sleeperspeaks@riseup.net. The bike collective will be open this thursday from 4-7. Then there will be a meeting to discuss possible work day change. If you would like to be a part of the bike collective please come to the meeting at 7. The meeting is August 6 and should run about an hour. Thanks again to all who made the event possible!

August 13th-  Bike Collective - check the website for any updates-  fireflybikecollective.blogspot.com/
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August 18th- - Radical Mental Health Collective- 7p.m. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350
Library re-opens-  4-7p.m come out and read!!!!

August 20th- Bike Collective (see above)
Library meeting - 6-7 p.m- come to the meeting if you are interested in planning events at the firefly or if you would like to volunteer at the library.

August 27th- Bike Collective
Make a day at the library 4-7p.m- This month- home made ink and quills to go along with home made paper. donations appreciated.

www.thefirefly.info    us@thefirefly.info    219 N.E 20th st. Miami Fl   305 572 0064

        

The Firefly Bike Collective will be closed this month
until the Fundraiser show. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Below are details for the show. Spread the word

    BIKE COLLECTIVE FUNDRAISER
    Friday July 31, 2009
    6:00pm
    $5 donation or bikes/parts/tools

    with:
    Tiger Beat
    Ha Ha Help
    Sloan Peterson
    This Heart Electric
    Scoliosis: never straight

    please don't park on 20th street



    

        

JULY !!!!!!!

Bike Collective Repair Day- Every Thursday in July. 4-7:30 p.m.

Radical Mental Health Collective- Every other Tuesday in the library at 7p.m. This month - July 7th and July 21st. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350

TheCollective provides a safe place for you to be able to talk and shareissues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss,self-care, self-esteem,stress management, anger, addictions and impulsecontrol, healthy development, relationships, conflict resolution,sexuality and sexual orientation, identity; etc.

July 19th-Sewing Circus- A sewing circle in the art space. 3-5 p.m. Come learn how to sew or bring projects to work on. Please r.s.v.p if you are coming. For more info contact: caradodge@myway.com

July 30th - Make-A-Day -The last Thursday of every month from 5-7 in the Library. Come by andlearn how to make something with others, this month: Paper, Ink, andDunk Pens. For questions or recommendations contact: Julien julienjacquelin@gmail.com

July 31st- Bike Collective Fundraiser and show- More Info TBA!!

        

    June News and Calendar of Events at the Firefly

Hey everyone! The Firefly is currently looking for a summer housemate to sublet one room for the month of July and possibly longer. If you are interested in living here and helping be apart of our library, garden, bike collective, art space, and other events that take place, please email us soon.

June 11^th- Library Meeting - All volunteers and people interested in volunteering at the library. 7p.m. If you would like to volunteer, contact us and we will schedule a volunteer training before hand.

June 14^th- Sewing Circus- a sewing circle in the art space. 3-5 p.m. Come learn how to sew or bring projects to work on. Please r.s.v.p if you are coming.

June 21^st- Firefly Yard Sale- 9a.m-2p.m. We will be selling Instruments, Music, Clothes and Handbags, Electronics, Books and all sorts of other things for really cheap. Come early to get the good stuff.

Bike Collective Repair Day - Every Thursday in June. 4-7:30 p.m.

Radical Mental Health Collective- Every other Tuesday in the library at 7p.m. This month - June 9^th and June 23^rd. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350

        

May 7^th- Bike Collective Repair Day 4-7:30pm (Every Thursday)

If you would like to learn more visit: http://fireflybikecollective.blogspot.com

Also...May 7^th and 14^th-305 Fest Early Registration Day 4-7p.m - come to the library and buy your weekend pass ticket in advance. (It beats standing in lines at the fest)

May 12^{th and} May 26^th - Radical Mental Health Collective-7p.m for more information contact: Serafima- fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com

May 15^th- 305 Fest!!!!!!

           

Check out the 305 fest website and go to the blog to see the schedule.

      www.305fest.com

Please be safe and respectful of all people and venues during the fest.

Remember to not park on N.E 20^th st. when going to the Firefly.

Stay tuned for more updates.

us@thefirefly.info     www.305fest.com

     Hope to see you there!

        

        

     

April 19th from 2-8p.m
The Firefly will be having a Bazaar of sorts
Used vintage clothing, Zines, Books, Handmade Crafts,  Baked Goods, Silk Screened T-shirts,
Buy, Sell, Trade or give away
Music Bye Tree Soundz, Chaz, Space Voodoo Crystal and more.
free to get in
for more information, email us@thefirefly.info

        

         
Tuesday April 7th
Mischief Brew from Philly with Growth Spert, Fireside Social, Cocktail Pinata
Starting the show early at 6p.m 5 bux for touring band
contact us@thefirefly.info
or 305 305-5860

        

March 21st-   Flex Your Head- Punk Rock Trivia Game Show!  A  305 fest Fundraiser
5 bucks 6pm sharp. Wind a 305 fest Ticket!  Hosted By Chutney Williams and house band
The Emileo Estefest Experience
If you would like to be a contestant contact: 305 305 5860 or email us@thefirefly.info
This is going to be soo much fun. .. and there will be lot of audience participation.
After Show with  Control De Estado and Downsided
at the Firefly 219 Ne 20th St. Miami Fl