Sweat Records: Book Club meeting tonight!!

Hey Friends,

Thanks to everyone who came out to The 4th Annual '80s Prom!! There are some GREAT pics up at www.nefariousgirl.com. We can't wait for the 5th one!!

Tonight is the Sweat Books Book Club meeting at 8pm at Sweat!! We'll be talking about the inspiring "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder. Just so ya know, YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE READ THE BOOK TO JOIN US!! As long as you like books and reading and talking about it, you are most welcome. We'll also be deciding on our next book and the next meeting date, which will be after the new year.

This Friday are 2 awesome events: MOUNT EERIE (K Records) and friends at Cornerstone, and the monthly COUP D'ETAT party at Churchill's/Sweat!! Saturday has a LOT going on too!! Scroll down for the full info...

Also, don't forget we've got the most recent events emails with bonus links and pics up at sweatrecordsmiami.blogspot.com so bookmark it for future reference!!

Cheers,
Lolo and the Sweat crew


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CURRENT TICKET PRESALES:

12/07 - New Art School presents Quintron and Miss Pussycat at Churchill's - $8


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SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB: Our current selection is "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Kidder.*

From the back cover: "In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Tracy Kidder's magnificent account shows how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems through a clear-eyed understanding of the interaction of politics, wealth, social systems, and disease. Profound and powerful, Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes people's minds through his dedication to the philosophy that 'the only real nation is humanity.'"

The meeting will be on Wednesday, November 29th at 8pm. Be there AND be square.


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UPCOMING EVENT GOODNESS LIKE WHAAAT:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo@sweatrecordsmiami.com with all the info.)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th @ SWEAT: The Sweat Books Book Club meets to discuss "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" by Tracy Kidder, and to select their next book. 8pm at Sweat Records. Be there AND be square.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th @ REVOLUTION: Revolution and The Art of Moving Butts present THE DOWN BY LAW TOUR featuring Diamond D, The Beatnuts, and Large Professor!! Hosted by Butta Verses, music by K-N-S, Doc Sus and UTI, with special guests Garcia & Mayday, Jabrjaw & Deedubs, and Namebrand. Doors at 9pm, 21+, 200 W. Broward Blvd. Downtown Ft. Lauderdale. www.jointherevolution.net

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th @ AMENDMENT XXI: OFF THE RADAR Resident DJs Ray Milian and Danny Ashe deliver the underplayed indie goods. This week's guest DJ is Mr. Matt Cash of PopLife. Amendment XXI is located at 190 NE 46th St. (formerly 190/GG's). Doors at 10pm, no cover. www.myspace.com/off_the_radar

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th @ RUMOR LOUNGE: It's CRUSH's 3-Year Anniversary party featuring a live performance by LA's DIRTY SANCHEZ. Plus, DJs Matt Cash (PopLife), Shaun Minus, Ms. Ellegitimate and The Commissioner throw down. Doors at 10pm. Rumor Lounge - 404 Galt Ocean Drive. Ft. Lauderdale

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st @ CORNERSTONE: Holy indie rock!! Check out an intimate live performance by MOUNT EERIE, also known as THE MICROPHONES (K Records) with THANKSGIVING (aka Adrian Orange) and JASON ANDERSON (aka Wolf Colonel)!! Plus visuals by Whistling School For Boys. Two shows - 7pm and 10pm. $10 cover, all ages. 2013 N Miami Ave. myspace.com/cornerstonemiami

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Time for another great COUP D'ETAT!! This one features live performances by The Waterford Landing, Sayonara Tokyo, Inner City Bonfire, The Mutiny, Animals of the Arctic, The Monday Photo, Universal Citizens, Squares Vs America, Organicarma, Our Last Days as Children, Dukes, Him Genius, Francis 7 and Venejer, with DJs Hottpants (Roll Out), Par (Switch) and Lolo (Sweat Records). 18+

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School presents the return of JOSE EL REY (legendary Miami underground freestyle sound god) for one night only!! Along with avant-garde pop songstress Azalia Snail, Amanda Green, The Laundry Room Squelchers, The Jean Marie, The Fabulous Shuttle Lounge and The 58's!! Doors at 7pm, $5. New Art School puts on some of the best shows in SoFla and this is no different!! 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ THE DISTRICT: PopLife is proud to present a live performance by DAT POLITICS with special guests KEVIN BLECHDOM and DINO FELIPE!! Fans of cutting-edge electronic dance music won't want to miss this!! 35 NE 40th St. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ RESPECTABLE STREET (WPB): SexyKittys Modern Burlesque Show, followed by a live performance by AVENUE D!! Subpop/Percolator dance party afterwards featuring DJss Johnnylove, Charles Parker and Hilltronic. Doors at 10pm, $25. 518 Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach. www.respectablestreet.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ WALLFLOWER GALLERY: It's the Wallflower Gallery Grand Re-Opening Celebration with live performances by The Oski Foundation, Kuyayky, Chasing Tales Improv Troupe, Alonso, Kristie Soares, Robby Hunter, Jon Ryczek, Erica Sommer, Jenny Skylark, Mark A.S. and more!! Starts at 1pm, $5. 10 NE 3rd St. Downtown Miami.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ PS14: SWITCH presents live performances by Animals of the Arctic, Outereach, Day Music Died and Squares Vs America, plus DJs Doormouse, Par, Hottpants and Marcello. 28 NE 14th St. Downtown Miami.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School presents QUINTRON AND MISS PUSSYCAT with Mr. Entertainment and his Pookiesmackers, The Fabulous Shuttle Lounge featuring Ravelstein and the Rocketts, and Terry Schiavo and the Hyper-Crystal Suicide Cult.. Tickets $8 in advance available at Sweat ($10 at the door). Doors at 8pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th @ ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA: The ArtCenter/South Florida, Jonathan LeVine Gallery (NYC), Merry Karnowsky Gallery (LA) and The Shooting Gallery (San Francisco) present WE'LL MAKE A LOVER OF YOU, curated by Miami's own Francesco LoCastro!! WMALOY is an unprecedented display of the groundbreaking work by some of the finest talent in today's avant garde Pop Surrealist/Urban Contemporary movement. Plus, LoCastro and R.Grimes of Faction have done a painted/silk-screened backdrop so you can admire the individual pieces and/or enjoy it as a huge installation - so cool!! Sweat will be helping out with the merch, too!! Opening reception 7-10pm. Full info, artist line-up, and pics from past events at www.francescolocastro.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th @ BULLFROG EATZ: Community Arts & Culture present ARROZ CON FRIJOLES. Featuring live performances by Conjunto Progreso and Los Herederos, plus DJs Le Spam, Hugo and the Cooltura DJ Collective. Plus, all sorts of art installation and goodness by LEBO, Bhakti Baxter, Jo Franco, Karelle Levy, Pixelcrash, and Lucky Bruno. NO COVER!! 9pm, 2344 NE 2nd Ave. www.bullfrogeatz.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA: It's the WE'LL MAKE A LOVER OF YOU book signing event!! Pick up books by such art luminaries as Sas Christian, Gary Baseman, Niagara, Shawn Barber, Yumiko Kayukawa, Jonathan Weiner, Richard Coleman, Jeff Soto, LEBO, Ron English, and Dave Cooper...and have them sign it!! 6pm to 8pm, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. www.francescolocastro.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ 7th CIRCUIT STUDIOS: It's the opening reception for SUBMECHA, a 4000 sq. ft. multimedia art exhibition by amazing local artist Arnold Steiner aka AS1 Projects!! He's done the artwork for most of the Schematic releases, lots of hiphop and tons of other flyers and eye-catching things you've seen around. Submecha will feature his fine art, digital prints, video installations, animation projections and clothing!! Soundtrack by DJs Karakter, Plot, Salim Rafiq, Uprokk, Aura and Medley with live performances by Gosub, Alpha 606, and Nomadic. NO COVER!! This is another Art Basel event you don't want to miss. 7pm to 4am, 228 NE 59th St. (Exhibit will also be open Sunday, December 10th from 1pm to 7pm.) www.as1projects.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE STILLS (Vice Recordings) live. Doors at 8pm. Tickets are $12, available through Ticketmaster. 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ REVOLUTION: Miami natives ACUTE return to play with Copeland, The Appleseed Cast and Owen. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ STUDIO A: RASPUTINA + Aberdeen City live. Doors at 9pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ PS14: SWITCH presents Sylvain Sylvain and Sami Raffa of The New York Dolls!! Plus live performances by Organicarma, WDF Vs. Hydroplane and The Righteous Devices, and DJs Par, 411 DJs (Modernage), Matthew Owen Reininger, Benton + Stravinsky (WVUM). 28 NE 14th St. Downtown Miami.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th @ STUDIO A: THE TRACHTENBURG FAMILY SLIDESHOW PLAYERS live with guests Ching Chong. Doors at 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Sweat Records presents the annual holiday SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER!! This is a huge showcase of local talent, AND a big-ass last-minute shopping sale!! Full lineup TBA. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6th @ PS14: It's the SWITCH One-Year Anniversary with Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols, plus DJs Gregg Foreman, Adam, Hottpants, Par, Doormouse, Saul, and Jenny. 28 NE 14th St. Downtown Miami.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th @ CULTURE ROOM: MASTODON live with guests CONVERGE!! Doors at 7.30pm, tickets $16 via Ticketmaster. www.cultureroom.net

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2007 @ THE CARNIVAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: SIGUR ROS perform "Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do" live with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company!! www.miamipac.org


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Sweat Records
(inside Churchill's Pub)
Monday-Saturday 2pm to Midnight
5501 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
Ph: 305.758.5862 ext.5
Fax: 305.758.4481
www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

Sweat Records: The 4th Annual '80s Prom tonight!!

Hey Friends,

Happy Holidays!!

First off, we'd like to let you know that we've started a blog so that you can always go there to check out the most recent Sweat Events email. The address is sweatrecordsmiami.blogspot.com so bookmark it for future reference!! It's cool because we'll also include more pics and links in it, so check it out...

Second, Sweat Records will be closed Thursday!! Enjoy that tofurky.

Third, this long weekend would be a great time to read "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder so you can join us for discussion at the Sweat Books Book Club meeting next Thursday, November 9th...

And last but certainly not least...

Tonight is The 4th Annual '80s Prom!!

This is one of the most straight-up FUN events of the year. People dress up like craaazy, the music is a blast from the past, lots of old friends come in from out of town and it's all-around good times. This year the Prom Band is local favorites ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC!! They've learned a whole set of '80s covers and take the stage at midnight.

Cover for this event is ONLY $5. It's going to be awesome!!

But, you don't have to take our word for it, you can read about it in Flavorpill, the SunPost, MiamiNights.com and more!!

The last three were amazing so you don't want to miss it!! We hope to see you there...

Cheers,
Lolo and the Sweat crew


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THIS JUST IN...

CDs (new and restocks): Johnny Cash, Josef K, Cut Copy, Broken Social Scene, V/A - Girl Monster, TV On the Radio, The Smiths, Sigur Ros, V/A - Chrome Children, The Killers, Oasis, Radiohead, Caribou, The Gossip, Exploding Hearts + MORE

DVDs: Bad Brains Live at CBGBs, An Inconvenient Truth, Jamiroquai - High Times, U2 - U218 Singles, The Who - Who's Better, Who's Best

Lots of cool used wax just in too, come in and flip through the stacks...


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CURRENT TICKET PRESALES:

12/07 - New Art School presents Quintron and Miss Pussycat at Churchill's - $8


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SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB: Our current selection is "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Kidder.*

From the back cover: "In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Tracy Kidder's magnificent account shows how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems through a clear-eyed understanding of the interaction of politics, wealth, social systems, and disease. Profound and powerful, Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes people's minds through his dedication to the philosophy that 'the only real nation is humanity.'"

(*I already finished this book and it was truly inspiring - highly recommended! -Lo)

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 29th at 8pm. Be there AND be square.


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UPCOMING EVENT GOODNESS LIKE WHAAAT:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo@sweatrecordsmiami.com with all the info.)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd @ THE DISTRICT: It's THE 4TH ANNUAL '80s PROM!! No school or work the next day for Thanksgiving!! In the Garden, prom band ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC take the stage at midnight with a special set of '80s covers. Afterward, DJs DENNIS M (Flaunt) and MATT CASH (PopLife) play all your favorite new wave hits for your dancing pleasure. In the Red Velvet Room, be ghettofabulous with DJ HOTTPANTS (Roll Out) and LAHORA spinning nostalgic '80s booty, freestyle and guilty pleasures... PLUS: slow dances, elegant decorations, prom photo booth with pix courtesy of Jipsy, "prom punch" drink specials and more!! Dress sharp and tease your hair!! Starts at 11pm and only $5 cover!! Presented by the prom committee: Sweat Records, PopLife, TheHoneyComb.com, and nefariousgirl.com. R.S.V.P. on myspace!!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd @ AMENDMENT XXI: OFF THE RADAR Resident DJs Ray Milian and Danny Ashe deliver the underplayed indie goods. This week's guest DJs are Al B. Rotten and Johnny Strokes aka the Infamous Spiderpussy DJs! Amendment XXI is located at 190 NE 46th St. (formerly 190/GG's). Doors at 10pm, no cover. www.myspace.com/off_the_radar

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24th @ 7th CIRCUIT STUDIOS: It's the MOKSHA La Familia Festival!! Featuring live performances by Council of the Sun, Spam All-Stars, Suenalo, Tercera Vizion, Basic Vocab, and Don Juan, with an art show and live painting by LEBO and organic, sustainable fashion by Meadow. $10 at the door, 228 NE 59th St. Miami.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th @ PAWN SHOP: It's AQUABOOTY's 6th Anniversary!! Featuring DJs Kerri "Kaoz 6:23" Chandler, DHM, Juan Mejia Gunars and special guests. 1222 NE 2nd Ave. 10pm. www.aquabooty.com

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26th @ MIA SKATEPARK: MIA Skatepark presents the Toy Machine "Suffer The Joy" video premiere!! Cost is regular admission price and the sneak peak trailer of MIA's video will also be show. 5pm, 1850 NW 84 Ave. Suite 108, Doral. After-party at Chocolate Sunday at Purdy Lounge.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th @ STUDIO A: LADY SOVEREIGN (Def Jam) live with MAYDAY and Young Love. Doors at 9pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th @ SWEAT: The Sweat Books Book Club meets to discuss "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" by Tracy Kidder, and to select their next book. 8pm at Sweat Records. Be there AND be square.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st @ CORNERSTONE: Holy indie rock!! Check out an intimate live performance by MOUNT EERIE, also known as THE MICROPHONES (K Records) with THANKSGIVING (aka Adrian Orange) and JASON ANDERSON (aka Wolf Colonel)!! Plus visuals by Whistling School For Boys. Two shows - 7pm and 10pm. $10 cover, all ages. 2013 N Miami Ave. myspace.com/cornerstonemiami

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Time for another great COUP D'ETAT!! This one features live performances by The Waterford Landing, Sayonara Tokyo, Inner City Bonfire, The Mutiny, Animals of the Arctic, The Monday Photo, Universal Citizens, Squares Vs America, Organicarma, Our Last Days as Children, Dukes, Him Genius, Francis 7 and Venejer, with DJs Hottpants (Roll Out), Par (Switch) and Lolo (Sweat Records). 18+

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ THE DISTRICT: PopLife is proud to present a live performance by DAT POLITICS with special guests KEVIN BLECHDOM and DINO FELIPE!! Fans of cutting-edge electronic dance music won't want to miss this!! 35 NE 40th St. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ RESPECTABLE STREET (WPB): SexyKittys Modern Burlesque Show, followed by a live performance by AVENUE D!! Subpop/Percolator dance party afterwards featuring DJss Johnnylove, Charles Parker and Hilltronic. Doors at 10pm, $25. 518 Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach. www.respectablestreet.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School presents QUINTRON AND MISS PUSSYCAT + guests. Tickets $8 in advance available at Sweat ($10 at the door). Doors at 8pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th @ ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA: The ArtCenter/South Florida, Jonathan LeVine Gallery (NYC), Merry Karnowsky Gallery (LA) and The Shooting Gallery (San Francisco) present WE'LL MAKE A LOVER OF YOU, curated by Miami's own Francesco LoCastro!! WMALOY is an unprecedented display of the groundbreaking work by some of the finest talent in today's avant garde Pop Surrealist/Urban Contemporary movement. Plus, LoCastro and R.Grimes of Faction are doing a painted/silk-screened backdrop so you can admire the individual pieces and/or enjoy it as a huge installation - so cool!! Sweat will be helping out with the merch, too!! Opening reception 7-10pm. Full info, artist line-up, and pics from past events at www.francescolocastro.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA: It's the WE'LL MAKE A LOVER OF YOU book signing event!! Pick up books by such art luminaries as Sas Christian, Gary Baseman, Niagara, Shawn Barber, Yumiko Kayukawa, Jonathan Weiner, Richard Coleman, Jeff Soto, LEBO, Ron English, and Dave Cooper...and have them sign it!! 6pm to 8pm, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. www.francescolocastro.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ 7th CIRCUIT STUDIOS: It's the opening reception for SUBMECHA, a 4000 sq. ft. multimedia art exhibition by amazing local artist Arnold Steiner aka AS1 Projects!! He's done the artwork for most of the Schematic releases, lots of hiphop and tons of other flyers and eye-catching things you've seen around. Submecha will feature his fine art, digital prints, video installations, animation projections and clothing!! Soundtrack by DJs Karakter, Plot, Salim Rafiq, Uprokk, Aura and Medley with live performances by Gosub, Alpha 606, and Nomadic. NO COVER!! This is another Art Basel event you don't want to miss. 7pm to 4am, 228 NE 59th St. (Exhibit will also be open Sunday, December 10th from 1pm to 7pm.) www.as1projects.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE STILLS (Vice Recordings) live. Doors at 8pm. Tickets are $12, available through Ticketmaster. 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ REVOLUTION: Miami natives ACUTE return to play with Copeland, The Appleseed Cast and Owen. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ STUDIO A: RASPUTINA + Aberdeen City live. Doors at 9pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th @ STUDIO A: THE TRACHTENBURG FAMILY SLIDESHOW PLAYERS live with guests Ching Chong. Doors at 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Sweat Records presents the annual holiday SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER!! This is a huge showcase of local talent, AND a big-ass last-minute shopping sale!! Full lineup TBA. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th @ CULTURE ROOM: MASTODON live with guests CONVERGE!! Doors at 7.30pm, tickets $16 via Ticketmaster. www.cultureroom.net

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2007 @ THE CARNIVAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: SIGUR ROS perform "Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do" live with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company!! www.miamipac.org


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Sweat Records
(inside Churchill's Pub)
Monday-Saturday 2pm to Midnight
5501 NE 2nd Ave.
Miami, FL 33137
Ph: 305.758.5862 ext.5
Fax: 305.758.4481
www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

Sweat is on the Prom Committee...

REMINDER: The 4th Annual '80s Prom is this Wednesday, November 22nd at The District!!

Prom band ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC take the stage at Midnight with a special set of '80s covers. Afterward, DJs Matt Cash (PopLife) and Dennis M (FLAUNT) play all your favorite new wave and '80s dance hits.

In the Red Velvet Room, be ghettofabulous with DJ Hottpants (Roll Out) and Lahora spinning nostalgic '80s freestyle, booty music, and guilty pleasures.

Plus, slow dances, elegant decorations, prom photo booth with pix by Jipsy of nefariousgirl.com, $3 buds and "prom punch" drink specials, and MORE!!

COVER IS ONLY $5!!

You can also RSVP on the Event Page on Myspace.

We hope to see you out there, dress sharp and tease your hair!!

Sweat Records: Catching Up, New Music + New Events

Hey Friends,

It's been a minute! Let us catch you up on what's going down...

-Remember the PLUG Miami party? Well the nominees for this year's Plug Awards in NYC are up and YOU get to vote! Yes, you! Let your voice be heard on a variety of topics from "Best New Artist" to "Best Record Label" and beyond. As we all recently learned, actually voting can make a difference!! Click here to do it.

-Who went to Bang?? Was Daft Punk amazing or what??! Also, as you saw this year it gets expensive as the show draws closer so next year buy your tickets EARLY and save yourself some money!!

-Hey fellow bookworms!! The Miami International Book Fair is this weekend so head downtown and find yourself some great reading material and/or meet some cool authors!! This is one of Miami's best attractions so check it out if you haven't yet. www.miamibookfair.com

Last but not least, we are proud to present the next big Sweat event:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd @ THE DISTRICT: It's THE 4TH ANNUAL '80s PROM!! No school or work the next day for Thanksgiving!! In the Garden, prom band ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC take the stage at midnight with a special set of '80s covers. Afterward, DJs DENNIS M (Flaunt) and MATT CASH (PopLife) play all your favorite new wave hits for your dancing pleasure. In the Red Velvet Room, be ghettofabulous with DJ HOTTPANTS (Roll Out) and LAHORA spinning nostalgic '80s booty, freestyle and guilty pleasures...

PLUS: slow dances, elegant decorations, prom photo booth with pix courtesy of Jipsy, "prom punch" drink specials and more!! Dress sharp and tease your hair!! Starts at 11pm and ONLY $5 COVER!! If you're on myspace, you can R.S.V.P. here: http://tinylink.com/?b5GzlA2HrT

Presented by the prom committee: Sweat Records, PopLife, TheHoneyComb.com, and nefariousgirl.com

The last three were amazing so you don't want to miss it!! Dress sharp and tease your hair!!

Cheers,
Lolo and the Sweat crew


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THIS JUST IN...

New music by: Lily Allen, Animal Collective, The Blue Van, Isobell Campbell, Bonobo, The Bronx, A Cloud Mireya, Cocorosie, Coup, Graham Coxon, Depeche Mode, Exploding Hearts, Four Tet, Laurent Garnier, Headman, Isis, The Knife, Jamie Lidell, Lyrics Born, Joanna Newsom, Damien Rice, Squarepusher, Subtle, Sunn0))), Tahiti 80, John Tejada, White Magic, Xiu Xiu, V/A - Girl Monster, V/A - ESL Remixed and MORE!!


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CURRENT TICKET PRESALES:

12/07 - New Art School presents Quintron and Miss Pussycat at Churchill's - $8


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SWEAT BOOKS BOOK CLUB: Our current selection is "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Kidder.*

From the back cover: "In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling: to cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most. Tracy Kidder's magnificent account shows how one person can make a difference in solving global health problems through a clear-eyed understanding of the interaction of politics, wealth, social systems, and disease. Profound and powerful, Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes people's minds through his dedication to the philosophy that 'the only real nation is humanity.'"

(*I already finished this book and it was truly inspiring - highly recommended! -Lo)

The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 29th at 8pm. Be there AND be square.


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UPCOMING EVENT GOODNESS LIKE WHAAAT:

(If your event is not in here send one email to lolo@sweatrecordsmiami.com with all the info.)

NOVEMBER 12th-19th: Yay, it's time again for the MIAMI BOOK FAIR INTERNATIONAL!! More than 300 authors, hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of books!! Street fair is Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th. www.miamibookfair.com

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th @ GOLD COAST ROLLER RINK: ROLL OUT at RAINBOW SK8 every Tuesday with Lolo and DJ Hottpants. Only $3 to get in and $2 for skate rental!! 8pm-midnight, 18+. Just take 95 to the 595 East, follow the signs to US1 North and stay right - Gold Coast is on the right just off the ramp. 2604 S. Federal Hwy. myspace.com/rainbowsk8tuesdays

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th @ AMENDMENT XXI: OFF THE RADAR Resident DJs Ray Milian and Danny Ashe deliver the underplayed indie goods. This week's guest DJ is one of the Off The Radar OGs - Dakota Brody. Amendment XXI is located at 190 NE 46th St. (formerly 190/GG's). Doors at 10pm, no cover. www.myspace.com/off_the_radar

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th in DOWNTOWN FT. LAUDERDALE: It's the 13th Annual City Link Music Fest!! From 6pm to 2am tons of great local bands will be playing between Revolution, The Poorhouse, and the Street Stage outside. Check out everyone from Humbert to Shuttle Lounge to Brimstone 217 to Suenalo Sound System to The Freakin' Hott to Map of the Universe to Two Styory Double Wide to... well you get the picture. This is a FREE event. www.southflorida.com/citylink

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th @ TRANSIT LOUNGE: Come check out the CD release party for the new album by local bossa-tinged songwriter CLEAVELAND JONES!! He'll be playing songs off his new album "Keeping Up with the Joneses." 10pm, no cover. Transit Lounge, 729 SW 1st Ave. Miami. www.cleavelandjones.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th @ THE DISTRICT: PopLife presents the return of LESLIE AND THE LY'S!! If you missed it last time then now's your chance to dance in gold pants!! 35 NE 40th St. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th @ PS14: Switch presents a DJ set by Jesse Murphy of BRAZILIAN GIRLS, plus live performances by Cecil Fontaine, Buddha Gonzalez, The Pacemakers, The Theater, and Sopa, plus DJs Danny Ashe (Marquis Adora), Par and Saul. 28 NE 14th St.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th @ THE WALLFLOWER GALLERY: The Creature Tweaker Council presents SUPERNOVA SOUND MADNESS with performances by Line Noise, Hydroplane, Peasants With Feathers, Algo Rhythem, and Wicked Dream Foundation. $5 cover, 8pm to 1am, 10 NE 3rd St. www.lacedmilk.com

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20th @ SNATCH: Back Door Bamby presents LESLIE AND THE LY'S live!! Plus resident DJs Shannon and Gregg Foreman and featuring performances by The Sex Kittens, Adora, Jose 'Negro' Ramirez, and Lady Ivy. 1437 Washington Ave. www.backdoorbamby.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd @ THE DISTRICT: It's THE 4TH ANNUAL '80s PROM!! No school or work the next day for Thanksgiving!! In the Garden, prom band ANIMALS OF THE ARCTIC take the stage at midnight with a special set of '80s covers. Afterward, DJs DENNIS M (Flaunt) and MATT CASH (PopLife) play all your favorite new wave hits for your dancing pleasure. In the Red Velvet Room, be ghettofabulous with DJ HOTTPANTS (Roll Out) and LAHORA spinning nostalgic '80s booty, freestyle and guilty pleasures... PLUS: slow dances, elegant decorations, prom photo booth with pix courtesy of Jipsy, "prom punch" drink specials and more!! Dress sharp and tease your hair!! Starts at 11pm and only $5 cover!! Presented by the prom committee: Sweat Records, PopLife, TheHoneyComb.com, and nefariousgirl.com. R.S.V.P. on myspace!!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th @ STUDIO A: LADY SOVEREIGN (Def Jam) live with MAYDAY and Young Love. Doors at 9pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th @ SWEAT: The Sweat Books Book Club meets to discuss "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World" by Tracy Kidder, and to select their next book. 8pm at Sweat Records. Be there AND be square.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st @ CORNERSTONE: Holy indie rock!! Check out an intimate live performance by MOUNT EERIE, also known as THE MICROPHONES (K Records) with THANKSGIVING (aka Adrian Orange) and JASON ANDERSON (aka Wolf Colonel)!! Plus visuals by Whistling School For Boys. Two shows - 7pm and 10pm. $10 cover, all ages. 2013 N Miami Ave. myspace.com/cornerstonemiami

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Time for another great COUP D'ETAT!! This one features live performances by The Waterford Landing, Sayonara Tokyo, Inner City Bonfire, The Mutiny, Animals of the Arctic, The Monday Photo, Universal Citizens, Squares Vs America, Organicarma, Our Last Days as Children, Dukes, Him Genius, Francis 7 and Venejer, with DJs Hottpants (Roll Out), Par (Switch) and Lolo (Sweat Records). 18+

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ THE DISTRICT: PopLife is proud to present a live performance by DAT POLITICS with special guests KEVIN BLECHDOM and DINO FELIPE!! Fans of cutting-edge electronic dance music won't want to miss this!! 35 NE 40th St. www.epoplife.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd @ RESPECTABLE STREET (WPB): SexyKittys Modern Burlesque Show, followed by a live performance by AVENUE D!! Subpop/Percolator dance party afterwards featuring DJss Johnnylove, Charles Parker and Hilltronic. Doors at 10pm, $25. 518 Clematis St. Downtown West Palm Beach. www.respectablestreet.com

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th @ CHURCHILL'S: New Art School presents QUINTRON AND MISS PUSSYCAT + guests. Tickets $8 in advance available at Sweat ($10 at the door). Doors at 8pm, 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.newartschool.net

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th @ ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA: The ArtCenter/South Florida, Jonathan LeVine Gallery (NYC), Merry Karnowsky Gallery (LA) and The Shooting Gallery (San Francisco) present WE'LL MAKE A LOVER OF YOU, curated by Miami's own Francesco LoCastro!! WMALOY is an unprecedented display of the groundbreaking work by some of the finest talent in today's avant garde Pop Surrealist/Urban Contemporary movement. Plus, LoCastro and R.Grimes of Faction are doing a painted/silk-screened backdrop so you can admire the individual pieces and/or enjoy it as a huge installation - so cool!! Sweat will be helping out with the merch, too!! Opening reception 7-10pm. Full info, artist line-up, and pics from past events at www.francescolocastro.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA: It's the WE'LL MAKE A LOVER OF YOU book signing event!! Pick up books by such art luminaries as Sas Christian, Gary Baseman, Niagara, Shawn Barber, Yumiko Kayukawa, Jonathan Weiner, Richard Coleman, Jeff Soto, LEBO, Ron English, and Dave Cooper...and have them sign it!! 6pm to 8pm, 800 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. www.francescolocastro.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ 7th CIRCUIT STUDIOS: It's the opening reception for SUBMECHA, a 4000 sq. ft. multimedia art exhibition by amazing local artist Arnold Steiner aka AS1 Projects!! He's done the artwork for most of the Schematic releases, lots of hiphop and tons of other flyers and eye-catching things you've seen around. Submecha will feature his fine art, digital prints, video installations, animation projections and clothing!! Soundtrack by DJs Karakter, Plot, Salim Rafiq, Uprokk, Aura and Medley with live performances by Gosub, Alpha 606, and Nomadic. NO COVER!! This is another Art Basel event you don't want to miss. 7pm to 4am, 228 NE 59th St. (Exhibit will also be open Sunday, December 10th from 1pm to 7pm.) www.as1projects.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ CULTURE ROOM: THE STILLS (Vice Recordings) live. Doors at 8pm. Tickets are $12, available through Ticketmaster. 3045 N Federal Hwy. Ft. Lauderdale. www.cultureroom.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ REVOLUTION: Miami natives ACUTE return to play with Copeland, The Appleseed Cast and Owen. www.jointherevolution.net

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th @ STUDIO A: RASPUTINA + Aberdeen City live. Doors at 9pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th @ STUDIO A: THE TRACHTENBURG FAMILY SLIDESHOW PLAYERS live with guests Ching Chong. Doors at 8pm, 60 NE 11th St. www.studioamiami.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd @ CHURCHILL'S PUB: Sweat Records presents the annual holiday SWEAT STOCKING STUFFER!! This is a huge showcase of local talent, AND a big-ass last-minute shopping sale!! Full lineup TBA. 5501 NE 2nd Ave. www.sweatrecordsmiami.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th @ CULTURE ROOM: MASTODON live with guests CONVERGE!! Doors at 7.30pm, tickets $16 via Ticketmaster. www.cultureroom.net

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th, 2007 @ THE CARNIVAL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS: SIGUR ROS perform "Ba Ba Ti Ki Di Do" live with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company!! www.miamipac.org


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Monday-Saturday 2pm to Midnight
5501 NE 2nd Ave.
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