NOVEMBER 28
6PM-10PM
GALA Fundraiser
Since our inception in September 2021, TBR has been a vital co-creation space and sanctuary for Black and Brown artists and creatives in Chicago.
Your generous donations help us continue providing a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment where artists can thrive, collaborate, and express themselves freely. Your generosity helps us: Maintain and expand our Membership programs Host inspiring showcases, workshops, and networking events at low to little cost for our audience, Cover essential costs to sustain a welcoming and accessible space.
PROGRAM DETIALS
Performances by:
TBR Member Waine Ghazi
Bloom Resident Eva Supreme
Gallery Walk by: Kenn Cook Jr.
Interactive Installation by:
Daniel Ponce of City Script
Jam Session
Chibrations and Sam Thousand
Food & Beverage provided by: Truffle Chicago
Earthy Essence Hoste Cocktails
SILENT Auction & MORE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
HOST, Sharmon Jarmon is a multidisciplinary artist, vocalist, and creative producer based in Chicago Rooted in community building and cultural innovation, she merges music, storytelling, and event production to inspire wellness, unity, and creative empowerment. As the founder of EVOLVE FEST, a mental health–focused block party celebrating collective healing, and a leading member of The Starship Collective, an Afrofuturist music and arts ensemble, Jarmon curates transformative experiences that blend sound, spirit, and social impact. Her work amplifies the voices of emerging artists while fostering spaces that encourage authenticity, joy, and evolution
DJ John West - Dj John has been Djing in the Chicago area since 2015, and has also Dj’d all accross Southern California from clubs to community events. Dj John has a wide range of Dj styles often fusing genres like Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggaetton, Afro-pop, Amapiano, Juke, House, Bachata, Reggae, Dembow, Bollywood, and Pop.
Waine Ghazi - Waine Ghazi is a Chicago artist whose sound blends smooth melodies with honest, grounded storytelling. His music reflects real experiences and a growing creative vision, bringing a calm but intentional energy to every performance. He continues to carve out his place in the city’s scene with thoughtful, soulful work.
Eva Supreme (Bloom Resident ) - Eva Supreme is a walking love song to all things soulful. A genrehopping vocalist, sonic storyteller, and creative conjurer, she lives for the magic that happens when music, spirit, and style collide. Known for her rich voice, radiant presence, and unmistakable je ne sais quoi, Eva doesn’t just take the stage she transforms it into a velvet dreamscape.
TODAY THE.BLKROOM HAS BUILT A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF AND CREATIVE BUSINESS TO GROW AND SUCCEED THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A NURTURING SPACE FOR
Sam Thousand and Chibrations! Chibrations, led by musican, and community organizer Sam Thousand is a an artist-led media platform designed to celebrate and centralize performing artists of Greater Chicago We prioritize communities of color and partner with creatives of all types. Our mission is to leverage technology to inspire collaboration and explore socio-economic and creative solutions for our collective self.
As a past Member and consistent partner of ours, Chibrations will be hosting an open jam session with a live band to close out the night!
Kenn Cook - Gallery Exhibition
-Kenn Cook Jr. (b. 1988) is a Chicago-based visual artist and photographer whose work centers on storytelling, social justice, and the preservation of Black cultural identity. Rooted in his upbringing on Chicago’s Westside, Kenn’s images merge artistry with advocacy, using photography to amplify underrepresented voices and celebrate the strength and beauty of the Black experience.
Daniel Ponce of Proof Studios and City Script - City Script, which has been gaining traction across neighborhoods and in the local arts community. City Script is an interactive experience where artists and participants come together to complete a mural. We take an artist’s original work and transform it into a large-scale, color-by-number format, making it accessible for all skill levels to contribute to the creation of the final piece.
Tiana with foncemarshaeTiana is a TBR member, artist, and entrepreneur who combines her love for fashion and sewing to host fashion shows, art and connection events, and beginner sewing classes She also offers styling services and operates an online shop. Foncé will promote a luxurious lifestyle through products that embody power, wealth, unity, self-confidence, and excellence.
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Our goal is to reach $25,000 to help cover essential costs for operations and support.
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