Fall FUNraiser Concert & Night Market

In the Kids’ Corner, there will be story times throughout the evening. Book selections will include “No Mirrors in my Nana’s House” by Synthia Saint James; “Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing” by Marilyn Singer; and “Harlem’s Little Blackbird” by Renee Watson; and “Oso pardo, oso pardo, que ves ahí” by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle (Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? en español) Additionally, other kid friendly activities will be available in the Kids’ Corner.

On the performance stage, DJ Chloebeblessed will be our MC and DJ for musical performances by Elimence, My Name is Harriet, and Cheerish Martin; a drag show by Porsha DeMarco-Douglas & Alexandre Valentino Skye; and a dance performance by Leona Abdullah-Ward. More performances will include Djembe drumming with Congo Paul, beats with DJ Timmy, and a poetry performance by the Poet Rose Gold. A surprise headliner will close out the concert under a blanket of stars!

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family! Start October Arts Month off right with this fabulous FUNraiser! This event would not be possible without the support of the following businesses, organizations, and community members: Belinda Ball-Delfin, Brianne Smith, Charles VanLandingham, Erin Bergquist­, Nithin Coca, Christine Borst Creative Studio, Recover Simply, Saturday Side Hustle, Izabella Stallman, Bonbon Bombadier, Nicole Decker, Whitley Hadley, Scott Jessup, Jennifer K. Yancey, Sam Stephenson, Converge, Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio, Marcella MacIntyre, Kaya and Conor McCluskey, and Julie Deans.