Former church pianist and musical director is an immense vocal talent, showcasing her soulful, jazzy songs of praise and worship. Denise Nicole White, better known by her stage name Avery*Sunshine, has brought audiences together for years through her optimistic anthems and stellar stage performances. Her number 1 Billboard single “Call My Name” was awarded ASCAP’s Rhythm and Soul Sound of the Year in 2016 and she has been nominated for a Soul Train Award and BET Centric Award. Her songs of praise, weave together elements of soul, gospel, jazz, and R&B. Her current debut – Twenty SixtyFour – features organic grooves and and life affirming tracks. DJ P.U.D.G.E is a resident DJ and one of the founders of a monthly event called “RITUAL” in Brooklyn and will be spinning everything from reggae to rock, hip-hop, and afrobeat, back to jazz and funk.

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Food: Rostacy Jamaican food, The Fried Kitchen, and Baked by Dawn.  Cuisines curated by Bronx Night Market

Community partners: Queensboro Dance Festival, Queens CCC/ Chhaya Community Development Corporation. Census outreach coordinated by the Association for a Better New York.