THE WEEKSVILLE GARDEN PARTY: A Food and Music Festival in Brooklyn
The Garden Party brings some of the best up-and-coming musicians, a selection of renowned NYC food vendors and our curated Small Medium Large film series to the historic site. All events take place outdoors in one of NYC’s most unique venues – The Weeksville Garden.
Gates open @ 4pm, music begins @ 6pm and films begin @ 8pm or sundown. There is a $5 suggested donation for each show. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair.
EVERY SATURDAY
July 3 | July 10 | July 17 | July 24
Blitz the Ambassador and
the Embassy Ensemble
6:00PM
The Embassy Ensemble is a string ensemble based in New York City. The group recently recorded a live session for MTVU’s House Band series. Blitz The Ambassador is taking hip-hop to places it’s never been before. Born and raised in Accra, Ghana, Blitz the Ambassador grew up to the sounds of Afro-Beat, Highlife, Jazz, and Motown. In NYC, Blitz began to record, Stereotype, a live-instrument-heavy musical exploration, that tests the limits of hip-hop. Now, his label, Embassy MVMT is proving that hip-hop fans are ready for the future. He displays a prowess for musicality that is unmatched, and conducts a live show experience that must be witnessed to understand its extraordinary value.
SML/Movie Series
This evening of curated films is in formation.
8:00PM or SUNDOWN
Vendors:
LA TABLE EXQUISE
Exquisite French cuisine brought to you by a Bedford-Stuyvesant patisserie. Sweet and savory treats will be available.
TRINI DELIGHTS
Maureen Khan brings gourmet Trinidadian fare including Roti, Curry Chicken, Curry Shrimp, Vegetables (Spinach, Pumpkin, Chick Peas, and Potato), Sorrel and Mauby.
JAKADA JUICE
Jakada Juice is a family run, Bed Stuy based natural juice company specializing in vibrantly flavored lemonades and iced teas using healthful ingredients. They have new spins on old favorites like Rooibos Ice Tea and Strawberry Mint Lemonade.
Media Partners:
Bold As Love
www.boldaslove.us
SoulSummer
www.soulsummer.com