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JUNETEENTH, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION
Join Elegba Folklore Society at JUNETEENTH, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION
Juneteenth 2014, A Freedom Celebration, June 19 - 22. Juneteenth 2014, A Freedom Celebration, June 19-22 feature a symposium, performances, The Freedom Market, children's activities and Torchlit Night Walk on the Trail of Enslaved Africans
Thursday, June 19
Lira In Concert...
Hippodrome Theatre • 7p- 11p • $20
Lira, Platinum Selling South African Singer blends R&B, jazz & African styles.
This is her US debut album release, Rise Again.
Essence Magazine's one of "Five Unique Artists To Change Music in 2012"
Hosted by Jarrard Anthony, Virginia Black Music Foundation
Friday, June 20
The Symposium
Pine Camp Arts Center • 6p - 10p • $10
Dr. Umar Johnson, Psychologist, Author & Expert on the Education of Afrikan American Children
Ęlęgba Folklore Society's African Dancers and Drummers
Live Jazz with Sketches.
Esu Festival begins.
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, Freedom Market.
Saturday, June 21
In Reflection
Manchester Dock • 4p - 11p • Free
Performances, speakers, Esu Festival Market Day in the Freedom Market, children's activities, Annual Torch Lit Night Walk Along the Trail of Enslaved Africans. Free
Sunday, June 22
Esu Festival
African Burial Ground • 1p - 5p • Free
Ile Ise Ejiogbe Ifá Temple guides Esu Festival's ceremony and rituals for healing and ancestral veneration. Free..
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
Upcoming Event: Down Home Family Reunion
Join us at the Down Home Family Reunion on August 17, 2013! Visit Elegba Folklore Society for more information.
Upcoming Event: North Carolina Natural Hair Care Expo June 22 and 23, 2013
Come out and visit Brown Sugar Naturals in Raleigh, NC for the NC Natural Hair Care Expo. Raleigh, NC is the next stop on the Natural Hair Care Evolution Tour.
Upcoming Event: Juneteenth June 14, 2013 to June 15, 2013
Come visit Brown Sugar Naturals at the following event (Friday ONLY):
JUNETEENTH 2013, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION TO BE PRESENTED
JUNETEENTH 2013, A FREEDOM CELEBRATION TO BE PRESENTED
Friday, June 14, 2013
Pine Camp Arts Center
4901 Old Brook Rd
6:00 - 10:00pm
Virginia
Symposium and Concert:
Anthony T. Browder who will present “Django Decoded”
Spoken word icons, The Last Poets
African
dancers, drummers and singers will also appear in an interactive
concert, African Dance, Music & the Oral Tradition.
Admission is $15 for one, $25 for two, children under 12, free.
Saturday June 15, 2013
Reflective
Celebration:
4pm -11 pm
Manchester Dock
1308 Brander
Street
Richmond, VA 23224
Manchester Dock is on the south bank of the James River in Ancarrow's Landing.
It was
an entry port for Africans being brought into the Americas to be sold
into slavery.
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
Upcoming Event: Return of the Curls Richmond, VA
Brown Sugar Naturals will be vending at Return of the Curls in Richmond, VA. Come out and support us an other local vendors.
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
(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:
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.
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!
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:
All About Calendula
(Kal len dula) Official name is Calendula officinalis. It is believed that the plant originated from Egypt and southern Europe. It can also be called golds, marigold, and ruddles. The petals are used for herbal remedies. Calendula resembles daisies with its golden yellow or orange color. The flowers of calendula have wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also serve as an anti fungal for certain skin conditions. It helps with dermatitis and dandruff. Reported uses are:
- Mouthwash against gum infections
- Treatment for swollen lymph nodes(taken internally)
- Leg ulcers
- Varicose veins
- Conjunctivitis
- Nosebleeds
- Helps fight and treat Cancer
- Promotes menstration when taken internally
- Tincture for treatment of fever and flu
Do not use internally if you are pregnant or breast feeding. May cause miscarriage. Also do not use if you have allergies to ragweed related plants.
It generally thought to be safe for topical applications. We use calendula in our natural hair oils.
Herbs Used for Cleaning
Did you know that vinegar is a powerful cleaning tool? You can make an everyday herbal vinegar spray that is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. We found some great recipes to use at home from Reader's Digest The Complete Illustrated Book of Herbs. Here is the recipe from the book:
All-purpose vinegar spray
Ingredients
fresh or dried herbs (you can also use herbal tea bags)
distilled vinegar
1. Roughly chop 1 to 2 large handfuls of fresh or dried herbs (such as lemon verbena, peppermint, rosemary, lemon balm or lavender), or place 5 to 10 tea bags in the bottom of a wide-mouth glass jar.
2. Add vinegar to fill the jar. Replace the lid, leave for a few days to infuse, then strain out the herbs. (If you are using tea bags you can gently warm the vinegar before pouring to ensure maximum diffusion.)
3. Pour into a plastic spray. This spray is safe to use at full strength, but you can dilute it with half-and-half of water for lighter application.
This spray can be used for wiping, cleaning, and deodorizing almost any surface (except marble).
Some uses for your herbal vinegar spray:
- Keep diswasher clean by adding 1/2 cup to the rinse cycle
- Cut grease and make glasses sparkle by adding 3 tablespoons to sink with dish washing detergent
- Dissolve mineral build up on shower heads: Soak overnight with diluted herbal vinegar
- Clean soap scum from a glass shower screen. Mix 2 parts salt with 1 part herbal vinegar. Apply to screen with a cloth or fine steel wool. Rinse and dry.
- Stop mold: Mix two teaspoons borax and 1 cup herbal vinegar. Apply with cloth and leave for 30 minutes then wipe off.
- Keep kitchen cloths fresh. Soak overnight in a solution of boiling water with a good dash of herbal vinegar and a few drops of eucalyptus oil. Rinse well.
Youtube Review of Brown Sugar Naturals
We found this great video that reviews our products. Thanks mznaturallife!
(Side note: we must update our labels! #growingbusiness)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kqTA4lYqWpw
(Side note: we must update our labels! #growingbusiness)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kqTA4lYqWpw
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!
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
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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 - $15 at the door
http://thecanalclub.com/
online_ticket_center.htmA portion of the festival concert proceeds will go to fund the McDonough Community Garden project dedicated to providing affordable access to fresh organic fruits and vegetables to food deserts throughout Richmond Virginia
Sponsored by Tuesday Verses, Mr. Briggs Management and Happily Natural Day
Tickets: 10$ in advance - $15 at the door
http://thecanalclub.com/
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
Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 11am-7p
Crossroads High School 5500 N Tryon, Charlotte, NC
http://www.insidebodybyconsir.com/Upcoming-Events.html
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
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