ECO Encore offers a night of music, community building, and insightful conversations about how we manage our waste here in Southeast Florida. It will take place April 24 at the University of Miami, 1330 Miller Dr. For ticket reservations please RSVP by emailing Ryan McMullen at rjm519@earth.miami.edu. Include the names of who would be able to attend to reserve seats. Tickets will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis so your timely response is appreciated. Please note that we ask all our guests to dress in business-casual attire if possible. There will be free food, giveaways, and an opportunity to meet the musicians. 

Event Schedule

• 5-6 p.m. Opening performance by Skyrise
• 6:10-6:30 p.m. Q&A with Favio Chavez
• 6:45-7:45 p.m. Performance by the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura
• 7:45-8 p.m. Closing Ceremony

Event Information

Currently, Miami-Dade county is at a waste management crossroads, and many of the current systems are being challenged for their widespread yet underreported negative effects on human health and the local environment. By promoting and amplifying the voices of community organizations, as well as inviting an international perspective to this local issue, this event will help improve community awareness of the current state of waste-management in Miami-Dade.

The main event will be enjoying the music and incredible story of the Recycled Orchestra of Catuera, a youth orchestra internationally renowned for both their musical ability, resilience, and resourcefulness; using instruments entirely constructed entirely out of repurposed discarded materials. See more about their story. Landfill Harmonic, the "Recycled Orchestra". 

The band’s director, Favio Chavez, will be giving his own presentation and will participate in an on-stage Q-&-A. Favio and the rest of the orchestra will be available to meet after the event as well. 

Parking

Parking will be available at 5615 Pavia St. Coral Gables, FL 33146 (Pavia Garage).