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Our first Creative Wellness Fest for artists & art lovers of all ages

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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.

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Co-Founder & CEO

Tyra "Crux" Jones-Blain

Co-Founder & COO

Stonez the Organic

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FESTIVAL MAP

Created by @kota.loves

Practitioners + Performers

Adonis Holistic Boul Stretch Practitioner

Mindfulness & Breathwork Practitioner

Adonis Rosario

Peace! I’m Adonis. I was born and raised in Philadelphia and developed a love for helping
people find themselves through the likes of yoga, meditation, and personal development.

  • Adonis Holistic Boul Instagram
Anna Pepe Reiki Practitioner

Reiki Practitioner

Anna Pepe

Anna Pepe is a Reiki Master, manifestation expert, and hypnotherapist dedicated to guiding individuals through profound transformation. With her expertise, she helps others release outdated realities and step into lives that align with their deepest desires.

  • Anna Pepe Instagram
  • Anna Pepe Twitter
  • Anna Pepe Facebook
Esther Baker Tarapaga Madrone Massage

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.

  • Madrone Massage Website
Just Sole Street Dance Theater Company

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!

  • Just Sole Website
  • Just Sole Instagram
Deity of Philly Dance and Drum

Dance & Drum Duo

Deity

Deity is a divine femme duo featuring India & Crux. Since 2018, they have been creating and sharing a cosmic fusion of dance & drum. Their unique art form cultivates liberation for everyone, especially melanated women, men, & children. 

  • Deity Instagram
  • Tyspectives Instagram
  • India Instagram
Altruistic Vision

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. 

  • Altruistic Vision Instagram
Gabbi Jane Yoga Practitioner

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. 

  • Gabbi Jane Instagram
  • Gabbi Jane Website
Jaya Kava Kava Herbalist

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. 

  • Jaya Kava Website
  • Jaya Kava Mailing List
Philharmonia

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

  • Philharmonia Website
  • Philharmonia Facebook
  • Philharmonia Instagram
  • Philharmonia Email
Adoration Love 2 Dance Academy

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!

  • Adoration Instagram
  • Adoration Website
Jacqueline Constance

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.

  • Jacqueline Constance Linktree

Vendors

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Art Vendor

Alina Amador

I sell handmade artwork, jewelry, resin sculptures, and anything else I make

  • Alina Amador Instagram
  • Alina Amador Website
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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!

  • Boomingfruits Instagram
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Wellness + Art Vendor

NFTarot

Tarot readings onchain

  • NFTarot Website
  • Tara Moves Instagram
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Art Vendor

ArtByDoe

I sell prints of my art and original artwork

  • ArtByDoe Instagram
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Food Vendor

Nourish

Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant. Plant Based Cafe & Juice Bar. Nourishing our community.

  • Nourish Philly Instagram
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Art Vendor

Sierras Bones

Im a small business and I make nature inspired art creations using bones, bugs, and flowers! I make jewelry and also use resin in my pieces.

  • Sierras Bones Instagram
  • Sierras Bones Website Etsy
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Flower Vendor

Spring Break Flower Farm

Flower bouquets, edible flowers, dried flowers, herbs, flower crafts, wreaths all grown sustainably for n PA.

  • Spring Break Flower Farm Instagram
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Accessories Vendor

Science Fair

Adult Fidgets / “Stoner Gadgets,” carrying cases, and more that have been widely used in the Adult ADHD community who uses THC CBD or Herbal Blends

  • Science Fair Instagram
  • Science Fair Website
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Art Vendor

Lotus Flwr Creations

Handmade Jewelry and art prints

  • Lotus Flwr creations Instagram
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Food Vendor

One Art

Friendly for veggie & meat eaters!

  • One Art Site
  • One Art Community Center Instagram

Sponsors

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Bread & Roses

Bread & Roses Community Fund is the leading funder of grassroots organizing for racial, social, and economic justice in the Philadelphia region

  • Bread and Roses Community Fund Website
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Melanated Women's Health

Melananted Women's Health, LLC, is a Black owned company that is led by Nicola Pierre-Smith, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with years of experience.

  • Melanated Women's Health
  • Melanated Women's Health Instagram
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One Art Community Center

One Art was founded in 2001 by Benjamin Dyett Reid, it was then called Wall Street International. He had the vision of creating a positive space for the community to (In Joy) in unity & peace!

  • One Art Website
  • One Art Community Center Instagram
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Philadelphia Cultural Fund

The Philadelphia Cultural Fund promotes art, culture, and educational & economic development across the city—awarding hundreds of grants each year.

  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund Instagram
  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund Website
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Urban Art Gallery

Philadelphia's premier art gallery and showcase, located on 262 S. 52nd Street.

  • Urban Art Gallery Website
  • Urban Art Gallery Instagram
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ShopRite

American retailers' cooperative of supermarkets with stores in six states

  • Shoprite Website
  • Indedu Facebook

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