On Friday, April 12, from 6 to 11 p.m., the Rutherford County Hot Chicken and Art Showcase will offer a rich blend of art, food and hands-on experiences at The Gateway Village on Thompson Lane.
This special showcase will feature a tasteful collection of festivities amidst displays of art designed by a dozen gifted visual artists. An exciting lineup of special guests has been invited to make exclusive appearances.
Taiisha Bradley, a Murfreesboro-based publicist with over 20 years of experience in PR and communication, has created this event to promote her and her clients’ passions, and to satisfy her natural itch for making strong connections.
“I feel like this is my purpose,” says Bradley. “I support people.”
The showcase was born out of Bradley’s love for art, and a desire to bring Murfreesboro an urban-inspired event. It’s a different vibe she hopes will spark more variety in the future.
Vito “Big V” Tisdale, a former member of the rap group Nappy Roots, is one of the special guests. The multiplatinum-selling rapper is also a youth arts philanthropist who plans to speak to kid CEOs and entrepreneurs featured at the showcase. He’s a strong believer of big dreams and hard work, which happens to be at the heart of his clothing line, Working Class.
Priorities changed after Vito left Nappy Roots. Today, he’s a proud family man who wants to empower younger generations to make wise life decisions.
Tisdale drops beautiful nuggets of life advice by the dime, telling people things like, “It’s so easy to smile but a lot harder to frown.” V pushes kids to find a good focus, hold it tight and never let go.
Nashville-based visual artist Preston Mitchell also plans to make an appearance at the April 12 Rutherford County Hot Chicken and Art Showcase, as does Shawn Whitsell, a director of stage and film entertainment who will present spoken word performances at the event.
Following the theme of youth empowerment in the community, Bradley also invited a special nonprofit organization called Sankofa Achievement Center. The organization specializes in helping troubled youth come closer to self-realization and academic and social excellence.
Taste delicious eats from local vendors such as Boro Town Cakes, King of Pops, The Alley on Main, B. Chill Lemonade and Grandma’s Hands Desserts. For adults, Big Creek Winery Tasting Room and Brunch Money will be there to offer tastings of their finest. All of the vendors and fun onsite activities at the showcase will help create an engaging experience for people of all ages.
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To claim free tickets for the event and for more information about vendors, guests and featured artists, visit taiishabradley.com/events. This event is free, but RSVP is required. All ages welcome.
