Reggae, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Fela, African Roots Music plus...get ready to Lively up yourself! It’s going to be a vibe. Come early for the Reggae on the patio and stay for the all out dance party all night. Invite your friends &/or meet new ones, spread the word and see you there! I was in Nigeria last year for fashion week where I got a bunch of music and inspiration for this party on Saturday, come out!
Happy Juneteenth 2024 from Santa Fe! We had an amazing day celebrating Juneteenth (considered the “longest-running African-American holiday and a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans) on the plaza in Downtown Santa Fe. The day included great music, food, vendors and booths, a proclamation from the Mayor, a history of Juneteenth to keep this day’s importance centered and so much community love and togetherness. @vitalspacesnm is proud to have led the charge on this event with all of our sponsors (@lensic360 , @santafeartsandculture , Santa Fe NAACP, Empower! Black Futures Community Fund, @nm_oaaa , Soul Food, @webstercollection , @meow__wolf ) partners, staff, volunteers and friends. Special thanks to @gaaronteed_fresh for shooting, editing and producing this video! ✊🏾❤️#juneteenth#santafenewmexico
Juneteenth 2024 in Santa Fe! I was busy running around and didn’t get pics and videos of a lot but here’s a few snapshots. What an amazing and beautiful day ❤️. Seeing the growth of Juneteenth celebrations across Santa Fe over the last 4 years is truly beautiful and this celebration on the plaza has become a cherished event ✨So much love to all the vendors, musicians, speakers, sponsors, partners, and volunteers who made this happen (particularly @lensic360 & @santafeartsandculture for being the best example of what can happen when trust, honest conversation, vision, and community care align) and this beautiful city for showing up and for all the good words of encouragement and support. It means the most. Ok I’m gonna lay down now 😅 I didn’t film a bunch but @gaaronteed_fresh did so more coming soon! ❤️❤️❤️#juneteenth#santafenewmexico
Just a quick note to say come celebrate Juneteenth this weekend! Check the flyer attached for all the events including the kickoff event this Friday where we’ll basically be eating good food and hanging out :) Bring your fam and friends!
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Registration is open for our summer camps in Santa Fe for Black and Black-Bi-racial girls, boys, and gender expansive youth! Spread the word to your friends, family, and folks who might be interested. So much fun is had and it is the most beautiful space for these young people. Limited space available! For more info / to register dm me! #juneteenth#santafe#summercamp#blackisbeautiful#❤️
I’m (very nervously 😅) hosting this discussion tonight with @greenbergshira for Creative Industries week on “Creative Entrepreneurship for Social Impact.” Looking forward to sharing and learning and thinking about new sustainable ways and models to do good in this world. Join us? Link in bio! Here is the description:
Creative leaders understand that value is about more than money. Creative entrepreneurs are often community organizers with a keen eye for impact metrics that go beyond the dollar. Join Vital Spaces Executive Director Raashan Ahmad and Keshet Dance Company Artistic Director Shira Greenberg for a curious and openhearted discussion about the potential of creative entrepreneurship for social impact. #creativeeconomy#socialimpact#creativeentrepreneur#communitymatters#newmexicocreatives
Thank you Dr. Opal Lee for coming to New Mexico ❤️ Truly thankful. The 97 year old “Grandmother of Juneteenth” is an absolute powerhouse. At the end of the night she grabbed my hand pulled me close and said “don’t stop fighting”. I mean she’s still at it…at 97!!!I’m always aware of how I’m falling short even when doing my best and it’s all so exhausting. She’s such a testament to the power of perseverance, wisdom and love. Incredibly grateful to my friends @cg______1 & Sandra at the @santafe_cf and the advisory members of Empower! Black futures community fund for all the work to bring this civil rights icon to our city. ❤️
Love & Happiness is back! This Friday Issa dance party 🕺🏾💃🏽8-12 - @tumblerootsf - no cover 🙌🏾 Soul, Funk, Disco, Motown, Remixes and goooood music, vibes, and community. Spread the word, tag a friend/ bring a friend / meet a friend ❤️ see you in the dance floor ✨
And it don’t quit! Digable Planets in Santa Fe August 9th in the Railyard. FREE ❤️ Full line-up announced soon…
Last year set it off and this year we’re officially launching the annual “Wonderful Fantastic” Hip Hop Festival in Santa Fe! A vibrant celebration deeply rooted in community, with live performances, dance, workshops, live painting sessions and more (aka all the elements plus more) . A partnership between Raashan Ahmad , @vitalspacesnm and @lensic360 , the festival embraces the rich culture and traditions of Hip Hop, showcasing local and national talent while providing a platform for vendors to share their crafts. It’s an event rooted in unity & honoring and celebrating the spirit of Hip Hop. #ilovebeingabboy#sayword#hiphopdontstop#yesyesyall#anditdontstop#santafenewmexico#culture#hiphopculture#letsgo ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nah we really gonna go crazy at Juneteenth this year!!! @hot8brassband is coming from New Orleans alongside a full line up of local performers, African drum & dance, food, vendors (interested Black Vendors send a DM asap!), community and celebration! Mark your calendars for June 15th! Big up @lensic360 for partnering on this event along with @santafeartsandculture , Santa Fe @naacp chapter , @webstercollection , @vitalspacesnm . Full line up TBA! #juneteenth#❤️
Vibes n stuff! It’s early and YOU NEED TO DANCE!!! Friday May 3rd from 5-8 to at @aasb.distillery .I’ll play you some music. It’ll be a great vibe. Come dance it out, bring a friend/meet a friend, grab a drink, or just hang. Spread the word!
Oooh yesssss!!! Love + Happiness was crazy good! ❤️ (Scroll to see pics) - Thank you Santa Fe, Foreal foreal. The place was packed early and fun was had. Thanks to all of you that came out, it really is such an amazing vibe and I appreciate all of you who let us know how much these parties mean and how important making a space for dance and community is 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 BIG thanks to @pablo.a.77 & DJ Ride for the amazing sets, @tumblerootsf for hosting us (and Cassidy for working with me behind the scenes to keep this party free and accessible while still making sure we got paid…) & @caseyaddason for the beautiful pics 📸…We’ll be back in late May for another one and working on a plan to make a space for the “9 pm is too late” crowd and the “what are you talking about 9 pm is too late” folks (including all the service industry folks who are stoked to have an event popping after they get off of work..this may not make any sense to those who don’t live in Santa Fe 😅) ok hope yall are enjoying the spring. Love love 🌺✨
