Green Opportunities’ Soul Shakedown

Green Opportunities’ Soul Shakedown

Issue:

07/2017

May 6, 2017

Close to 100 people, including students of GO, which connects youth and adults to sustainable employment opportunities, attended Soul Shakedown. The event took place at Asheville’s Smoky Park Supper Club. Highlights included soul food from Southside Kitchen and Chef Joe Scully and live music and DJ sets. The evening raised $7,000 for GO.

Alaysia Black Hackett, Darlene Carter, and Treva Williams

Alaysia Black Hackett, Darlene Carter, and Treva Williams

GO Executive Chef Instructor Gene Ettison and Chef Joe Scully, of Asheville’s Corner Kitchen and Chestnut restaurants

GO Executive Chef Instructor Gene Ettison and Chef Joe Scully, of Asheville’s Corner Kitchen and Chestnut restaurants

Sonya Fair, aka DJ Migo, played a set.

Sonya Fair, aka DJ Migo, played a set.

Daniele Martin shows off her winnings from the event raffle.

Daniele Martin shows off her winnings from the event raffle.

Noel Nickel and Jim Cavener

Noel Nickel and Jim Cavener

Kelly Barron and Grace Barron-Martinez

Kelly Barron and Grace Barron-Martinez

Green Opportunities’ cofounders Dan Leroy and DeWayne Barton

Green Opportunities’ cofounders Dan Leroy and DeWayne Barton

Gerry Leonard and Emma Hutchens of 103.3 Asheville FM, a media sponsor of the event.

Gerry Leonard and Emma Hutchens of 103.3 Asheville FM, a media sponsor of the event.

GO Board Co-Chair Dewana Little and GO Executive Director J. Hackett

GO Board Co-Chair Dewana Little and GO Executive Director J. Hackett

GO Kitchen Ready graduates Guy Stivender and Tashema Brown served wine.

GO Kitchen Ready graduates Guy Stivender and Tashema Brown served wine.

Hip-hop artist Doug Dewberry, aka Doug Dew, performed with Natural Born Leaders.

Hip-hop artist Doug Dewberry, aka Doug Dew, performed with Natural Born Leaders.