Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

Upcoming Event: Richmond Folk Festival

Brown Sugar Naturals will be a part of the Richmond Folk Festival this year! You can find us at the Crafts Marketplace. Here is some information from their website:

Last year, more than 200,000 people visited downtown Richmond's riverfront to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance traditional crafts, storytelling and food. The Richmond Folk Festival has become one of Virginia’s largest and most-loved events of the year and has been voted as the best musical festival in Richmond several years running. The 2013 Festival will bring a new and similarly amazing list of performers, artists and exhibitors.

Hours of Operation:
Friday, October 11, 6 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 12, Noon - 9:30 PM
Sunday, October 13, Noon - 6:00 PM

Event: the ARTisan Cafe

Come out and support Brown Sugar Naturals along with other spectacular vendors at The Artisan Cafe. For tickets visit:


Here is information from their site:

You Are Cordially Invited To The Summer 2013 Edition of the ARTisan Cafe...

Join us to experience the best in Art, Music + Culture on the Observation Deck of City Hall,
Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 6 to 10pm!

We are excited to host this nationally acclaimed affair in Richmond, Virginia. PLEASE spread the word and we look forward to seeing you June 8th!!

Musical Showcase courtesy of:

DJ Mikemetic of Afro Beta/ AudioMassTrannsit.com
Talton Manning, Saxophonist
Nickey McMullen, Vocalist

Advance + Online Ticket Sales Only

For more info please visit us online at www.artisancafeva.com or contact us at 212.518.4776/ 804.874.4045

Artistically Yours,
Melody Joy Short + Adrienne Chantel Cole




NuSol Natural Hair & Beauty Expo

Nu Sol Natural Hair & Beauty Expo​ 
APRIL 20, 2013​ 
Durham Convention Center/Marriott Hotel 
301 W. Morgan Street, Durham NC
 
Brown Sugar Naturals will be a vendor at this event. If you are in the Raleigh/Durham area come by and check us out!


(From the Nu Sol Website www.nusolnaturalhairexpo.com/ ) 

Promoting Natural Hair as well as a Natural Lifestyle ​ The Annual NuSol Natural Hair and Beauty Expo is a unique showcase offering seminars, vendors, and a host of other elements promoting, not only natural hair but a natural lifestyle. ​

Our expo will feature special health screenings, breast cancer awareness, exercising techniques, weight loss, and healthy eating.

If you are actively seeking new information and new solutions to natural hair and beauty as well as a healthy lifestyle, then this is our Special Invitation to you. ​

Harrisburg, PA Natural Hair Care Expo April 6, 2013

Come out and visit Brown Sugar Naturals at the following event:

The Evolution of a Natural Revolution/ End Childhood Obesity 

New  Location: 
Raddison Hotel, 
1150 Camp Hill Bypass, 
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Sat. April 6, 2013
6PM to 11PM

3rd Stop in the Natural Hair Care Evolution Tour 2013


The Evolution of a Natural Revolution 15 state tour makes its first ever stop in Harrisburg PA. This expo will feature tour host Consir Thot, Professor Griff of Public Enemy, Malaika Cooper tour manager and celebrity hairstylists, Micheal Imhotep of the Afrikan History Network, Precise Science, Quban Spitlatin, Stixx also feautured guests Maat doing book signings Whatz in Your Womb, Madonna Awotwi (sankofa the Poet), Jubair Freeverse Yother, and many others to be announced. There will be a special youth workshop addressing education, teen violence/bullying and Inside Body Health. This is an event the whole family can enjoy!

There will be lot's of vendors, educational workshops for free (after $10 cover charge), and food!

 Introducing carrot tuna, wheat meat, vegan cheesecake and some of the best healthy food and desserts.

 Tickets are $10/Youth 12 and under free accompanied by an adult. Vending booths and information tables available.

Visit their website for schedule and line up:

2nd Annual Ancestor Day & Fete - October 27 and 28, 2012

Join us at the Williamsburg Flea Market to celebrate and honor our African ancestors on:

 Saturday October 27, 2012 from 10am to 3pm. 

On October 28, 2012 at 9:30am at the African Burial Ground. 

See the flyer below for more details. 


Brown Sugar Naturals Grand Opening!

We are excited to announce that we are now located inside of the Williamsburg Road Flea Market located at: 

3302 Williamsburg Rd, 
Henrico, VA 23231 

Look for us on "Nine Mile Rd" once inside of the flea market. Our hours will be Saturday & Sunday from 12PM to 5PM.

Upcoming Event: International Locks Conference October 6th & 7th

Brown Sugar Naturals will be vending at the International Locks Conference in Philadelphia, PA held at the Imhotep Institute Charter High School, 2101 West Godfrey Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19138. Please come out and support us at this event.

For more information visit http://www.locksconference.com/

Upcoming Event: Curls for a Cause

http://curlsforacause.blogspot.com/

Curls for a Cause
September 15, 2012
Charity fundraiser to benefit:

www.beautifulkidsnonprofit.org
http://shemattersgirls.webs.com
Presented By: Naturally Glam LLC (http://Naturally-Glam.com)

McGrew Towers Conference Center, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
Features: Vendor/exhibitor marketplace, music/spoken word performance, natural hair, fashion, and beauty exhibitions, respected guest speakers in the natural hair community
Featured Guest Speakers:
Karen Wilson, Karen Wilson Natural Beauty
The Monroe Sisters, MsVaughnTV & MeechyMonroe
Chassity Bynum, America's Next Natural Model 2012
Nerissa Allen, Natural Hair Stylist
Performances by:
Nina 'Bald Head Queen' Brewton & Geneva 'Nevadeva' Mitchell
Mixer Hosted by The Monroe Sisters
September 15, 2012 8pm-10pm
The Grey Goose Restaurant, 101 West Queens Way  Hampton, VA 23669
Light refreshments provided, cash bar

Upcoming Event: Happily Natural Day Richmond, VA

Happily Natural Day 2012 
Holiday Inn I-64 West End 
2000 Staples Mill Rd 
Richmond, Virginia 23230

Brown Sugar Naturals will be vending at this years Happily Natural Day in Richmond, VA. Here is information from their website:

Happily Natural Day is an African centered business expo, cultural arts and craft trade show, and all day holistic health, cultural awareness and social change conference plus conscious hip hop, soul and spoken word showcase featuring fashion and natural hair exhibitions. The mission of Happily Natural Day is to promote holistic health, cultural awareness and social change in the African American community. There will be a concert held separately after the event.


 An Evening with Phonte
August 25, 2012 8PM
The Canal Club
1545 E.Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219

The headline act for the Happily Natural Concert is none other than Grammy-nominated rapper/singer/s
ongwriter/producer Phonte of Foreign Exchange and formerly of Little Brother. Phonte's long-awaited solo album, "Charity Starts At Home", dropped September 27, 2011 on +FE Music.

A portion of the festival concert proceeds will go to fund the McDonough Community Garden project dedicated to providing affordable access to fresh organic fruits and vegetables to food deserts throughout Richmond Virginia


Sponsored by Tuesday Verses, Mr. Briggs Management and Happily Natural Day

Tickets: 10$ in advance - $15 at the door
http://thecanalclub.com/
online_ticket_center.htm

Upcoming Event: Inside Body Healthy Happy New You Health Expo Charlotte, NC

Brown Sugar Naturals will be coming to Charlotte, NC! The Inside Body Healthy Happy New You Health Expo will take place this weekend. Here is more information about the event:

Inside Body Healthy Happy New You Health Expo
Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 11am-7p
Crossroads High School 5500 N Tryon, Charlotte, NC
http://www.insidebodybyconsir.com/Upcoming-Events.html
Free community event!
Inside Body Inc. is a nonprofit community charity organization that focuses on the health and well being of the community. We are making a difference one child, one family, one community at a time. This expo will focus on the Inside Body Health featuring the womb sauna, feminine healing dance, men’s health, children activities and a special Happy Healthy New You interactive presentation.
This is a free health expo for the entire family. Many of us have heard the term food is your medicine but not many of us know the food recommended dosages to heal ourselves. With the rising costs of health insurance we need to know how to take preventative measures to heal our bodies without drugs or surgery. Inside Body Health expo will feature dynamic and inspirational wellness speakers, doctors and life coaches that will guide you through the process of self healing in a fun interactive workshop style of learning

Upcoming Event: Return of the Curls Expo July 28, 2012

 
 
Return of the Curls
http://www.returnofthecurls.com/
July 28, 2012
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North Third St
Richmond, VA 23219
 
Come out and support Brown Sugar Naturals at the next event Return of the Curls. Here is information about the event from their website:

Return of the Curls Curly Hair Expo is all about CURLS! 

From on-site consultations from stylists that specialize in curls to giveaways, workshops, Q&A's, and much more; this event is all about learning what works best for your curl type.

Return of the Curls Curly Hair & Fashion Show will follow. Showing off the variations and spunk of curly hair through naturally curly models of all ethnicity; models, fashion designers, hair stylists and top notch make-up artists come together....

Artisan Cafe - June 16th, 2012

Brown Sugar Naturals will be at The Artisan Cafe on June 16th, 2012. The ARTisan Café is an indoor lifestyle shopping affair featuring handpicked artisans including visual artist, creators of home decor, wine vintners, clothing and jewelry designers, holistic and natural hair experts, and body care herbalists. The one-day event comprises a selection of local farmers and chefs offering organic gourmet healthy-bites for patrons to sample, try and purchase. Everything from handcrafted jewelry and unique home furnishings to original paintings and artwork pepper the display area. Live musicians complete the creative ambiance, allowing shoppers to listen to beauty as they survey it.
Come out and support us and other artisans during the event!!!!

First Fridays at Box Brown Imports


FRIDAY MAY 4TH  5PM - 8PM.

1ST FRIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN RICHMOND!!!.
COME ON OVER TO "THE FAMOUS JACKSON WARD 2ND ST" AREA & SHOP @ BOX BROWN IMPORTS.

THEY WILL ALSO BE HOSTING A "PAMPER PARTY" LADIES N GENTS...

FACIALS BY MALIKAH DIVINE
HAND SPA by SOUL PURPOSE
SOAPS by BROWN SUGAR NATURALS

GAMES and MORE!!! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE FUN, SHARE THIS INFO WITH YOUR FRIENDS & BRING A FRIEND WHEN YOU COME.

Juneteenth Festival - June 18, 2011

Come and visit Brown Sugar Naturals at the Juneteenth Celebration!
This is an awesome event and a true treat to walk the Torch Lit Walk that begins from the Dock, a port of entry for Africans who were sold into slavery in America. A great place to learn and shop!


Juneteenth 2011, A Freedom Celebration
Richmond, VA ❖ June 18, 3 - 11pm
"Healing Spirit"
@ The Manchester Dock, South Bank of the James River, 3p - 8p
& Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans, 8p - 11p
Rain or Shine
Visit http://efsinc.org/ for more info

DIRECTIONS TO THE MANCHESTER DOCK

From I-95 South: Exit at # 73, Maury Street. At the bottom of the ramp turn right. This is an industrial area. Continue just a few blocks up and over the big railroad tracks. Drive through the opening in the floodwall. When you come to the fork in the road, bear left. The road will curve and be intersected by a smaller railroad crossing. As you enter the parking area, bear left. Drive as far in this direction as you can and park.

From I-95 North: Exit at # 73, Maury Street. Follow the directions above.

From I-64 West: Once in Richmond, exit at I-95 South (at the 5th Street and I-95 exits). Exit at # 73, Maury Street. Follow the directions above.

From I-64 East: I-64 merges with I-95 South. Follow it and exit at # 73, Maury Street. Follow the directions above.

Local: Access Southside via the Manchester Bridge; turn left on Maury Street. From the 14th Street (Mayo) Bridge, turn left on E. 3rd Street, cross several blocks and turn left again on Maury Street. Follow the directions above.

I Shout for Joy Christmas Event

Come visit Brown Sugar Naturals at I Shout for Joy Christmas event:


Happily Natural Day 2010

Saturday August 28, 2010 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
104 Cowardin Ave, Richmond, VA 23219

Come out and visit our booth at Happily Natural Day 2010!

Read about the event below:

Happily Natural Day is an African Heritage festival committed to cultural awareness, holisitic health and social change. Happily Natural promotes the natural beauty of African people. The festival features workshops, lectures, music and merchants with one of a kind products from around the globe. The mission is to raise consciousness in the African community.



20th Annual Down Home Family Reunion


Brown Sugar Naturals will be vending this year at the 20th Annual Down Home Family Reunion. Come out and support us at the event. More details on the event are listed below.

It’s the 20th Annual Down Home Family Reunion, Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22, 2010.


Come to Saturday’s Family Festival, 4 – 11pm, downtown in Abner Clay Park, featuring blues guitar legend, Bobby Parker and the Blues Night Band, world music and dance, the Heritage Market, children’s events and food.

And don’t miss the Sunday Brunch, 3pm at the downtown Hilton Garden Inn with the iconic R&B hit man, Norman Connors (You Are My Starship, Valentine Love). Enjoy browsing in the gallery, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The Elegba Folklore Society’s African dancers and drummers perform both days.

Details: Call the Society at 644.3900 or visit them on the web at www.efsinc.org.