Announcing The Motivational Edge’s 2014 Student Showcase

MIAMI - Aug. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- The Motivational Edge will present its second annual Student Showcase of Arts Excellence on Friday, August 8th from 5PM – 10PM. This event is free and open to the public to see the achievements of these students. This year’s event will be taking place at The Stage in Midtown Miami, located at 170 NE 38th St. Miami, FL 33137. The bold and spirited students will be showcasing original music pieces; including spoken word, rapping, singing, etc. These extremely talented boys and girls from Miami-Dade’s inner-city have been working tirelessly to hone and polish their performances and art pieces. Many of the presenting students come from our Lyrical Expression and Audio Recording Recording classes, which is available to them because of a generous grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; all taking place at our newly renamed Irie Foundation Allapattah Music and Literacy Center.

Distinguished local artists and celebrities will be present and performing at this crowning event which is being offered with support of the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, the Mayor, and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.

Witness live mural paintings by The Motivational Edge’s Teaching Artists and win fantastic raffle items that further highlight this artistically inspired evening! Guests will be provided with complimentary KIND Snacks and will learn about their STRONG and KIND Campaign, and have access to the VIBE 305 Food Truck.

Some of the raffle items include:

Metal Edge hand crafted metal art
Music Instrument classes and student inspired artwork
Event DJ for your next party/event
Lil Wayne autographed memorabilia
Miami Marlins Tickets
Cocktail Party for you and 20 of your friends at Blue Martini in Brickell
Gift cards to local restaurants and shops
AND MORE!

About The Motivational Edge
The Motivational Edge is a 501(c)(3) organization that utilizes culturally relevant arts as a motivational platform to inspire youth towards academic achievement, increased self-confidence, self-esteem and the building of essential life skills. More information visit: www.TheMotivationalEdge.org.