March Madness Is Here!!

Dear Friends,

So much going on!!

Last Monday night we had a surprise in-store performance by COLISEUM (Relapse Records)!! It was loud and AWESOME so big thanks to New Art School for hooking that up. When things like this pop up we post them on our blog and myspace and facebook so be our digital friend so you can stay in the know!! Many more cool events and in-stores coming up - here are the highlights and some early warnings (full info in the listings below):

Friday March 21st + Saturday, March 22nd: It's FINALLY here!! After months of anticipation, THE VAGABOND opens it's doors this weekend, bringing a chill new home for Miami's music lovers!! It's classy, it's cozy, the drinks are reasonably priced and the sound system must be heard to be believed. The Vagabond is located at 30 NE 14th St (formerly I/O Lounge).

Saturday, March 22nd: We are extremely happy to help the awesome UPPER EASTSIDE GARDEN celebrate their 1-year Anniversary!! The celebration will feature live music, DJs, a new putt-putt obstacle and a tiny horse!! If you STILL haven't been then now is the time to check out this hidden oasis right in our neighborhood. It's 7-11pm and the UEG is on Biscayne Blvd. and 72nd St.

Tuesday, March 25th: KIMYA DAWSON (K Records) live at Shake-A-Leg!! Pre-sale tickets are really going fast - get yours at Sweat, Books & Books or at shakealegmiami.org/kimyadawson

Thursday, March 27th: Poplife and Sweat Records present THE HANDSOME FURS (Sub Pop - Wolf Parade side-project!!) live with guests VIOLENS (Lansing-Dreiden side-project!!), plus DJs and more. This show is at PS14 - 28 NE 14th St.

And last but not least... Announcing SWEAT SCIENCE CLUB!!

Yes!! Sweat Science Club is open to anyone interested in finding out more about our natural world, and will feature guest speakers, demos, field trips and more!! Our first meeting will be Tuesday, April 1st at 8pm and will feature marine biologists Colin Foord and Jared McKay of CORAL MORPHOLOGIC. They're the ones who set up and maintain the amazing coral reef tank in the store!! They'll be talking about the Sweat tank, sustainable aquaculture, and Colin's experience last year in Bali teaching the locals to farm coral. It will be an entertaining and educational time for all!!

Jsin just came back from Austin, TX representing Sweat at SXSW!! Expect a full report next week...

Cheers,
Lolo, Jsin + the Sweat crew

P.S. Guerrilla Gardening strikes again on Friday!!
P.P.S. Over 100 event listings below with tons of WMC parties!!