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September 25, 2023 -- New York, NY -- Today, Petula Beckles Inc, is thrilled to announce the 3rd annual celebration of the Petula Beckles Jazz Festival. The borough of Queens’ community conscious 1 day event is returning for a day of celebration and is brought to you by STEEEP Advantage services Inc with free live jazz performances October 8th,4-10pm at the Laurelton Farmers market located at the Laurelton LIRR parking lot 225 street and 141st road in Laurelton, NY.
As the sounds of Live music returns to the neighborhood, we fill the atmosphere with performances from innovative artists representing jazz’s past, present, and future. Some of this year’s performers are veterans of the festival, and return with new music, and new perspectives. Fans can find the full 2023 festival lineup at https://petulabecklesjazzfest.com
“We’re excited to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Petula Beckles Jazz Festival this October and look forward to continuing the tradition of building community,” said Petula Beckles, founder of Petula Beckles Jazz Festival. “It is always an honor to present some of New York City’s most exciting and iconic musicians each year in such a fashion for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy, while exposing them to our local and regional vendors.”
This year’s event is made possible through the proud sponsorship of STEEEP Advantage Services, Inc. STEEEP ADVANTAGE SERVICES, INC is a minority and black owned nursing agency located in Queens, New York and is a supplier of nursing and allied health temporary and permanent employment to Health Care Organizations. STEEEP stands for Safe Timely Effective Efficient Equitable Partnership: which is the motto they commit to in their relationship with nurses and Nursing organizations.
Steeep has a large pool of nurses throughout the Boroughs of New York City, and work well among the local hospitals they serve. For more info: https://www.steeepservices.com/
About PBJazz Fest presented by STEEEP Advantage Services, Inc.
Located in Jamaica Queens, and backed by Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks- Powers, Petula Beckles Jazz Festival is presented by Petula’s Place and is one of the most iconic celebrations of music in New York City, hosting some of the industry’s brightest acts for an unforgettable live music experience. Since its inception in 2021, Petula Beckles Jazz Fest continues to distinguish itself as a premier national music festival and has been developing an unrivaled reputation, consistently featuring performances, and local and regional vendors at the Sovereign Markets Located at 225th street and 141st road in Laurelton Queens NY. The 2023 edition of the Petula Beckles Jazz Fest will take place on October 8th at 4-10pm. For the latest information, visit www.petulabecklesjazzfest.com, or Twitter @pbjazzfest.
Petula Beckles, Inc., producer of PBJazz Fest, continues to fulfill its mission of bringing the community together and providing a showcase for performing arts, activities, and recreation to the public, through music and special events. The Following are this year’s partners.
About ALUTEPTV
AlutepTV promotes creativity and allows for artists and their fans to think outside the traditional commercial boundaries of music. We are a 24/7 television network that broadcasts Christ-focused music content including music videos, live events, music news, artist profiles, on-demand performances, tour and festival coverage, the spoken word and much more. Just tune in and enjoy uplifting and inspiring music entertainment from your favorite artists and artists you will love to discover. You can enjoy AlutepTV on any connected device, including SmartTVs, Roku, ChromeCast, Mobile app, Computers and Tablets in the comfort of wherever you are. We are music and inspiration for the Nation. Visit us at www.aluteptv.com
About PETULA’S PLACE
Petula’s Place- “Home baked and savored like music”. The proud winner of the 2022 “Best in Queens” award in the vegan category, we are a cottage bakery and event catering establishment. Due to the popularity of vegan eating, the demand for new and enticing easy vegan recipes including vegan desserts has been our focus. Our regular menu options have been revamped to also support the vegan lifestyle in order to accommodate the new demand for vegan food and vegan restaurants. We offer plant-based food products and vegan desserts. Pick-up and no-contact delivery options are available. Visit us at www.petulasplace.com
About SOVEREIGN MARKETS
At Sovereign Markets, we are committed to cultivating beautiful and safe spaces that provide access to farm-fresh produce and artisan products, fueling our hyper-local economy. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, we launched the Laurelton Farmers Market with great success and community support. In 2021, we launched the Sovereign Night Markets, a once a month celebration of food, family, and all things community. As we grow with intention in mind, we are dedicated to elevating BIPOC farms, vendors, and local artists. www.chaecorp.com
About COUNSILWOMAN SELVENA N. POWERS-BROOKS
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers represents the 31st District which includes the communities of Arverne, Brookville, Edgemere, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, Rosedale, and Far Rockaway. She was elected in a special election in February 2021.
A fierce advocate for equity in city resources, Selvena Brooks-Powers helped to secure $95 million in restoration to fund the 116th Precinct, expand the Cure Violence program into the 105th Precinct, and establish a permanent COVID-19 vaccine site.
A dedicated public servant for 17 years and lifelong resident of Southeast Queens, Selvena Brooks-Powers is the proud daughter of immigrant parents and devoted to fighting for what’s right and delivering results. As a community organizer, Selvena drove high-impact initiatives on critical issues, including education, voting rights and empowerment, racial and economic justice, relief efforts post-Hurricane Katrina, M/WBE opportunities, and workers’ rights.
Immediately prior to elected office, Selvena was a manager for M/WBE compliance, external affairs and community outreach on the $13 billion JFK International Airport Redevelopment Program.
Previously, Selvena worked for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) family as a communications director for various campaigns, including the Fight for $15 campaign across numerous states, and on one of the tightest Congressional races to win back the majority in the U.S. Congress. Selvena also helped mobilize and ultimately unionized co-workers under the United Media Guild of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), where she was unanimously elected delegate for the northeast region.
Selvena’s prior experiences in government span from the New York State Senate Majority Conference Leader, the New York City Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, and even as a teen volunteer for the first New York City Public Advocate.
Selvena has remained committed and consistent to service throughout Queens. She served as an advisor to the NAACP Jamaica Youth Branch, chair to a number of committees within the Queens Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Board Member to the Ocean Breeze Condominiums and Martin de Porres Youth and Family.
A proud HBCU alumna, Selvena is a graduate of Wilberforce University, the first privately owned and operated HBCU. She also holds a M.S. in International Law from New York University. Selvena is a homeowner in Rockaway Beach with her husband, their daughter, and dog.
A fierce advocate for equity in city resources, Selvena Brooks-Powers helped to secure $95 million in restoration to fund the 116th Precinct, expand the Cure Violence program into the 105th Precinct, and establish a permanent COVID-19 vaccine site.
A dedicated public servant for 17 years and lifelong resident of Southeast Queens, Selvena Brooks-Powers is the proud daughter of immigrant parents and devoted to fighting for what’s right and delivering results. As a community organizer, Selvena drove high-impact initiatives on critical issues, including education, voting rights and empowerment, racial and economic justice, relief efforts post-Hurricane Katrina, M/WBE opportunities, and workers’ rights.
Immediately prior to elected office, Selvena was a manager for M/WBE compliance, external affairs and community outreach on the $13 billion JFK International Airport Redevelopment Program.
Previously, Selvena worked for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) family as a communications director for various campaigns, including the Fight for $15 campaign across numerous states, and on one of the tightest Congressional races to win back the majority in the U.S. Congress. Selvena also helped mobilize and ultimately unionized co-workers under the United Media Guild of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), where she was unanimously elected delegate for the northeast region.
Selvena’s prior experiences in government span from the New York State Senate Majority Conference Leader, the New York City Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, and even as a teen volunteer for the first New York City Public Advocate.
Selvena has remained committed and consistent to service throughout Queens. She served as an advisor to the NAACP Jamaica Youth Branch, chair to a number of committees within the Queens Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Board Member to the Ocean Breeze Condominiums and Martin de Porres Youth and Family.
A proud HBCU alumna, Selvena is a graduate of Wilberforce University, the first privately owned and operated HBCU. She also holds a M.S. in International Law from New York University. Selvena is a homeowner in Rockaway Beach with her husband, their daughter, and dog.