THE COLLECTIVE WELLNESS BRIGADE PRESENTS: SOUNDS OF SUMMER VARIETY SHOW

THE COLLECTIVE WELLNESS BRIGADE PRESENTS

SOUNDS OF SUMMER VARIETY SHOW

Friday, June 28, 2024/ Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 7:00 PM

All Ages

Seated

Free

This is a seated show with general admission, first-come-first-served seating. The Cedar is happy to reserve seats for patrons who require special seating accommodations. To request access accommodations, please go to our .

The TwinCities is a staple for American pop culture and the world is finally waking up to that! Prince and his legacy made it clear--we know how to progress past the status quo and create something new to shake up the mainstream everytime. Think about how much talent there is hidden throughout all the boroughs in our cities. As a community we are using our gifts to connect, nurture, and support each other in exploring every voice, every gift and every mind through our Sounds of Summer Series. Sounds of Summer-Making The Band will be hosting a week-long music camp from June 23rd-June 27th focusing on different elements of artist development for youth ages 10-20. Youth are grouped by age and spend their week exploring skills such as choreography, song writing, music production, social media marketing, and stage presence alongside local artists, musicians, and community partners. The week ends with a debut of their creations at the Sounds of Summer Variety Show held at The Cedar Cultural Center on Friday, June 28th.

The show features the debut performances of the youth participants alongside a curated setlist of local emerging and established performers of all ages, and an open mic portion for the audience at the end. This event is grant funded, free, and open to all. Snacks and concessions provided, donations accepted with gratitude but not required.

Register here! Please contact [email protected] for registration details.

Khalil Anthony Poe is an American hip hop vocalist and songwriter. As A lyrically conscious Artist, who flows over an array of jazz inspired boom bap beats. Influenced by the late 90s to early 2000s Era. He’s a very versatile artist with a gift for freestyle.

To learn more about 98 Retro:

• Visit Khalil Instagram page here

Averie Mitchell Brown

Averie Mitchell-Brown is a University of Minnesota - Twin Cities graduate aspiring to touch as many lives as possible with her love, light, artistry, and talent. After first dancing on stage at the age of 11, Averie Mitchell-Brown (she/her/they) strived to make any aspect of dance her life by taking classes in ballroom, West African, break dancing, jazz and contemporary. She has worked with well-known artists like Al TAW'AM - The Twins as a crew member in “S.H.E - She Who Holds Everything”, Kenna Cottman in “Voice of Culture drum and Dance”, Aneka McMullen in “Epitome No Question”, Bboy J-Sun, Leah Nelson, and many more. Working with other artists and dancers of different styles helped her improve as a dancer holistically and become more knowledgeable in the origins of the dance community here in the twin cities. She lives her life as a professional multidisciplinary artist and educator with a focus in African diasporic dance, captaining the Timberwolves hip-hop entertainment team 612 Crew and a co-director and lead choreographer of CoffēHouse est. 2022 with partner, Rachel Kalema.When not dancing, she is playing rugby and traveling with her loved ones.

To learn more about Averie Mitchell-Brown:

• Visit Averie Instagram page here

Amarachi Amayah

Amarachi Amayah is an early career working artist located in Saint Paul. She is a poet, writer, singer, songwriter, composer, actor, painter, sculptor, dancer, and a member of KNOWN MPLS Gospel Choir. Her career has included curating, performing, and exhibiting works in local shows. Her work explores her passions as a PanAfrikan philosopher as she uses music, art, and writing as a means for learning. Her biggest influences include Bob Marley, Zore Neale Hurston, and Teyana Taylor.

The Legacy Building

Nestled in the heart of south Minneapolis, The Legacy Building is a Black-owned sanctuary for creativity, offering artists a dynamic space to experiment, collaborate, and bring their visions to life. With 1600 square feet of versatile space, including performance and event areas, a video/photo studio, recording studio, and rehearsal space, they foster the creation of compelling content and unforgettable experiences. Their commitment extends beyond physical space, providing resources and support to nurture artists and creatives throughout their creative journey.

To learn more about The Legacy Building:

• Visit The Legacy Building Instagram page here

HotHouse Studios

Founded in mid-2021, Hothouse is a multi-purpose studio space in Minneapolis featuring drop-in dance, arts, and fitness classes for adults and teens. Whether you’re already involved in the local arts scene, an aspiring dance professional looking to bolster their training, or just a human who loves to move, Hothouse offers classes that celebrate the bliss of movement, and embrace you for who you are.

To learn more about HotHouse Studios:

• Visit The HotHouse Studios Instagram page here

eNDIO

My inception into being an artist is in visual art, yet my passion for music-making and theatre training informs everything that I create. I used to feel conflicted in the lane I was told to focus on or pursue but nowadays my philosophy is that everything I do is connected. When I’m painting, I’m immersed in music. When I’m writing a song I'm thinking visually and cinematically. When I’m reading plays or seeing shows, I get ideas for painting compositions from staging positions. At the end of the day, what connects everything is myself: the artist as a creative vessel and storyteller.

To learn more about eNDIO:

• Visit eNDIO Instagram page here

Host or Publisher The Cedar Cultural Center