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Root 2 Fruit Workshops
Join our follow-up Root 2 Fruit Workshops to continue watering your planted seeds, in an intimate environment with Root 2 Fruit Practitioners: Anna Pepe, Adonis, & Crux.
Workshops will be held from 2-4pm on Saturday Nov 16, Jan 18, & Feb 8 at Urban Art Gallery in West Philadelphia.
ABOUT US
Forbidden Fruit is an arts and wellness company
that curates immersive experiences globally.
Our mission is to empower artists & art lovers
with transformative opportunities that nurture the
collective consciousness through creative energy.
Co-Founder & CEO
Tyra "Crux" Jones-Blain
Co-Founder & COO
Stonez the Organic
FESTIVAL MAP
Created by @kota.loves
Practitioners + Performers
Masseuse
Madrone Massage
I am Esther Baker-Tarpaga (she/her) owner of Madrone Massage. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist. I specialize in Table Thai, Swedish massage, Integrative Massage, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy Massage, Cupping, Trigger points, Myofascial, and Stretching. I work out of my home studio, I also massage at Fabriq Spa. I graduated from the Philadelphia School of Massage and Bodywork. I am also an interdisciplinary artist & choreographer with an MFA & MA in Dance & Choreography from UCLA. My massage practice is informed by my thirty-year background as a dance artist and yoga practitioner. I am a parent & I live in South Philly.
Street Dance Theater Company
Just Sole
Just Sole! Street Dance Theater Company was founded in 2010 by its Directors Kyle "JustSole" Clark and Dinita "Queen Dinita" Clark. The mission of the company, is to use Hip Hop dance (Street Dance) of all styles theatrically to inspire, empower, innovate, and motivate others to embrace their story and individuality while teaching the culture and history of Hip Hop Dance. Just Sole! SDTC has performed all over the North East corridor. Most notably, they’ve performed at SummerStage NYC, Jacob's Pillow "Inside/Out", Step Ya Game Up, Ladies of Hip Hop, Philadanco's Founders' Day, Koresh's "Come Together" Festival. Just Sole! Street Dance Theater Company is fresh group of young emerging artists that are conscience, informed, and dynamic. The Dance Journal writes "Their transitions are very well structured and the launch-pad for individual talents as well as dazzling esprit de corps all spelling dance fireworks!
Live Band
Altruistic Vision
Altruistic Vision is a collective of artist from the Tri-State area, formed together with one common goal: change the forefront of music. We range in style, genre, expression, and musicianship. Our goal is to change how the world views music, and treats artist. We aim to set the new standards of what the music industry will be.
Yoga & Sound Practitioner
Gabbi Jane
Reimagine what’s possible as you step into freedom. Gabbi guides experiences for seekers looking to live a more meaningful life.
As a yoga teacher, hypnotherapist, transformational coach and sound practitioner she creates opportunities for students and clients to connect with deeper layers of self. After any experience with Gabbi expect to feel connected to more possibilities within and around you.
Kava Herbalist
Jaya Kava
Jaya Kava is a mobile oasis of herbal teas and vegan treats to nourish, refresh, ground and elevate. In Hindu mythology, Jaya is a guardian of the house of eternal bliss; and we honor that duty with reverence in our offerings.
Savor our best-on-the-east-coast traditional kava, kratom mocktails, ceremonial cacao, organic iced herbal tea infusions, and Three Spirits NA elixir-based "conscious cocktails" — crafted with complex medleys of roots, berries, leaves & fruits to leave you feeling rejuvenated, regulated, & more blissful than before.
Acapella Choir
Philharmonia
PhilHarmonia was founded in 2013 and continues to delight audiences with its commitment to musical excellence and diverse programming. For the past eight seasons, the ensemble has offered a free concert in a public location and two seasonal programs: Winter Spirits and From PhilHarmonia with Love.
PhilHarmonia loves to collaborate and partner with local organizations and artists. Collaborations and partnerships include: The Drinker Library of the Free Library of Philadelphia Central Branch, SEPTA, The German Society of Pennsylvania, Philly Homebrew Club, Independence Seaport Museum, the Museum of the American Revolution, Nashirah, Singing City, MuralArts, Conservation Voters of PA, Brian Sanders’ JUNK, Melissa Dunphy, John Conahan, Ajibola Rivers, and now Forbidden Fruit. PhilHarmonia is a proud recipient of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund Grant. For more information visit PhilHarmoniaSings.com
Dance Team
Adoration
Adoration is the performance team of Love2dance Academy and have been established since 2019!
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Adoration has been seen all around the Winslow Township community for events like Juneteenth and Family Day at the New Brooklynn Park. We have been invited to perform at the 6abc Thanksgiving Day Parade and The Odunde Festival in Philadelphia. We have also competed in the Sheer Elite Dance Competition and Convention, with two 1st place and one 2nd place trophies, We were named the NEW 2023 Sheer Elite Judges Choice Champions!!!
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We always invite new talent to the company and if you are interested, see you at auditions!
Singer/songwriter
Jacqueline Constance
Philly based singer/songwriter, Jacqueline Constance blends her R&B and Hip Hop command into a swirling emotional stew. With a warm, yet strident voice she creates daring and fiery stories in sound. Not one to wait for a musician to make her magic happen, Jacqueline also produces some of her own material. Armed with just a mic, her digital sampling, foot pedal and a small mixer, Jacqueline turns breaths, sighs and words into funky orchestral pastures for her lyrics to frolic through.
Vendors
Spiritual Readings & Art Vendor
Boomingfruits
Boomingfruits specializes in painting bold fruit designs and uses mixed medium visual art to transform conditions and confinements to create the unseen. We read and channel paints people’s auras onto canvas, provide tarot + playing card readings, and do natal chart + synastry compatibility readings. Want to see a huge rainbow? We’ll also be offering suncatcher stickers! Come see it for yourself!