Juneteenth at Everbloom
About this Event
A Curated Event of Kinship, Healing, and Legacy
Join Everbloom Farmacy in celebration and honor of Juneteenth! As always, we'll also live into our mission of growing food, community, and well-being together with giveaways of herb gardens and watermelons, yoga, and partners who will uplift your soul and bring us back to our roots.
The evening culminates in a sunset concert celebrating the richness of African heritage and jazz innovation by Ekpe Abioto and the Afrikan Jazz Ensemble.
Gates open at 4pm! Bring your own picnics, chairs, tents, and blankets to enjoy the day. Free snacks and refreshments will also be provided!
Master of Ceremonies: Ann C. Perry
Ann C. Perry is an actor and writer from Memphis, Tennessee. Ann was last seen in Tennessee Shakespeare’s To K*ll A Mockingbird. Ann is a writer of fiction, plays, screenplays, and children’s stories and has just started the torture of writing her first novel. Live Rich Die Poor is Ann’s first one-person play and is based on the life of Zora Neale Hurston, the famed folklorist and Harlem Renaissance writer. Learn more at liverichdiepoor.org.
Sponsors
We are grateful to these sponsors for supporting Juneteenth at Everbloom:
Matt And Sapor Rendall
Sun Samnang
Music
🕑: 04:00 PM - 07:30 PM
DJ Stool
🕑: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Ekpe Abioto and the Afrikan Jazz Ensemble
Info: Enjoy a sunset concert with an emotional and spiritual musical experience! The Afrikan Jazz Ensemble offers a sophisticated and soul-stirring blend of traditional African instrumentation and smooth jazz expression. This ensemble is where the earthy pulse of African rhythms meets the improvisational beauty of jazz. Featuring kalimba, percussion, African flutes, drums, and live horns, the sound is both unique and unforgettable. Learn more at https://www.ekpemusic.com/.
Activities
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Enchanted Tea Lounge Pop-Up
Host: Hosted by Enchanted Tea Lounge
Info: Enchanted Tea Lounge is a sanctuary for all tea enthusiasts seeking tranquility and a touch of British elegance. Learn more at https://enchantedtealounge.com/.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Yoga
Host: Hosted by Kaila Matthews
Info: Kaila Matthews, owner of What the Doula and Rainbows, will lead yoga sessions throughout the evening. Learn more at https://www.whatthedoula.com/yoga.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Herb Garden Distribution
Host: Everbloom and Naseera Mays
Info: Pick up your summer herb garden and talk with Naseera Mays and Everbloom Grow Manager Denton Pearson.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Crafts for Kids
Host: Hosted by Antonio Quinn
🕑: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Scavenger Hunt
Host: Hosted by India Brown
Partner Tables
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Partner Tables
Info: Explore information and activities from our partners! Check out the tables of Cossitt Library, Earthseed, Innovation Church, Nurturing Black Minds, Orion Financial, Orixa Healing Arts & Wellness Center, Tonya Rutherford, and Women's Physician Group.
Where is it happening?
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