Jacob Redmond
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Remember when we all thought medical marijuana would pass in Florida, and then you were super-disappointed when Miami failed to get out the vote? Fear not, for American democracy is a revolving door, and the time to hit the polls is coming sooner than you think.
The street soldiers of the medical marijuana movement are hitting the pavement and fighting the good fight like it never ended, because it hasn't.
To help motivate and remind you to get active, Ploppy Palace of Florida and our state's branch of NORML are getting regional bud lovers together for funky jams and fun times at Miami's 17th annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert.
"This is an achievable goal, and I think it needs to happen," says Flash, long-time activist at Poppy Palace Production and Normal who's organized the benefit all 17 of its years. "There's been too many people put in jail, too my people subjected to the injustices of the drug war, and I think it needs to stop."
As usual, all funds leftover after production costs are donated to the Florida National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), as well as Patients Out Of Time, United For Care, and The Silver Tour. These groups are campaigning Florida's lawmakers to change our laws right now, but they can't do it alone.
"I always view this as a group project," Flash says, "and with that mentality of 'what can we achieve together,' we've achieved a lot."
Just because it's political doesn't mean it can't be a party. The Benefit will feature performances from a variety of bands representing everything from reggae, to rock, hip-hop, and world, with sets from Johnny Dread, Telekinetic Walrus, Sweet Bone, Teri Catlin, and more.
But just because Miami's Medical Marijuana Benefit is political, that doesn't mean it can't be a party too. The concert will feature performances from a variety of bands, repping everything from reggae to rock, hip-hop, and world music. Expect sets from Johnny Dread, Telekinetic Walrus, Sweet Bone, Teri Catlin, and a dozen others.
"It's not just one for type of person. it's not just a hippie fest. It's not just for stoners," Flash says. "We really wish to reach a lot of demographics and age brackets, while keeping unity through art and music."
The benefit will also feature special dance presentations, as well as light spinning, fire juggling, percussion ensembles, activist films, live painting, and discussions with lawyers, activists, and happy patients whose lives have been made better through the medical wonders of marijuana.
"Florida has a lot of involvement in the movement, nationally, because of all the people that have been here," Flash says. "These are some compelling people, and by hearing all their stories, understanding what they're going through, and knowing that people can come together, we can make a difference."
Though traditionally held at the now-defunct Tobacco Road, the Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert is set for expansion at Grand Central. With a new 18-and-up policy, Flash promises two stages of nonstop music, as well as better parking and a wider audience. It's set to be the biggest party yet, and when the smoke clears, you can leave knowing that you did your part to further a cause that's healing hearts and bringing giggles to people in need.
"We will win," Flash says. "It's just a matter of how much money are we going to waste in the meantime and how many people will be subjected to these drug laws when they shouldn't be."
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Full Article: Miami's Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert Fights for Legalization: "We Will Win" | Miami New Times
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Photo Credit: Alex Markow
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The street soldiers of the medical marijuana movement are hitting the pavement and fighting the good fight like it never ended, because it hasn't.
To help motivate and remind you to get active, Ploppy Palace of Florida and our state's branch of NORML are getting regional bud lovers together for funky jams and fun times at Miami's 17th annual Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert.
"This is an achievable goal, and I think it needs to happen," says Flash, long-time activist at Poppy Palace Production and Normal who's organized the benefit all 17 of its years. "There's been too many people put in jail, too my people subjected to the injustices of the drug war, and I think it needs to stop."
As usual, all funds leftover after production costs are donated to the Florida National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), as well as Patients Out Of Time, United For Care, and The Silver Tour. These groups are campaigning Florida's lawmakers to change our laws right now, but they can't do it alone.
"I always view this as a group project," Flash says, "and with that mentality of 'what can we achieve together,' we've achieved a lot."
Just because it's political doesn't mean it can't be a party. The Benefit will feature performances from a variety of bands representing everything from reggae, to rock, hip-hop, and world, with sets from Johnny Dread, Telekinetic Walrus, Sweet Bone, Teri Catlin, and more.
But just because Miami's Medical Marijuana Benefit is political, that doesn't mean it can't be a party too. The concert will feature performances from a variety of bands, repping everything from reggae to rock, hip-hop, and world music. Expect sets from Johnny Dread, Telekinetic Walrus, Sweet Bone, Teri Catlin, and a dozen others.
"It's not just one for type of person. it's not just a hippie fest. It's not just for stoners," Flash says. "We really wish to reach a lot of demographics and age brackets, while keeping unity through art and music."
The benefit will also feature special dance presentations, as well as light spinning, fire juggling, percussion ensembles, activist films, live painting, and discussions with lawyers, activists, and happy patients whose lives have been made better through the medical wonders of marijuana.
"Florida has a lot of involvement in the movement, nationally, because of all the people that have been here," Flash says. "These are some compelling people, and by hearing all their stories, understanding what they're going through, and knowing that people can come together, we can make a difference."
Though traditionally held at the now-defunct Tobacco Road, the Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert is set for expansion at Grand Central. With a new 18-and-up policy, Flash promises two stages of nonstop music, as well as better parking and a wider audience. It's set to be the biggest party yet, and when the smoke clears, you can leave knowing that you did your part to further a cause that's healing hearts and bringing giggles to people in need.
"We will win," Flash says. "It's just a matter of how much money are we going to waste in the meantime and how many people will be subjected to these drug laws when they shouldn't be."
News Moderator: Jacob Redmond 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Miami's Medical Marijuana Benefit Concert Fights for Legalization: "We Will Win" | Miami New Times
Author: Kat Bein
Contact: Miami - News - Riptide 2.0
Photo Credit: Alex Markow
Website: Miami New Times Blogs - Miami
