🍬 Sugary Scoop: The Art of a Toast

Welcome to the Sugary Newsletter by yours truly.  🎉 😊

🍬The Scoop 🍬

• WHAT’S NEW?

• THE SUGARY EFFECT

• UPCOMING EVENTS

• AND DON’T SAY I DIDN’T TELL YOU ABOUT…

• ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

WHAT’S NEW?

🙌 It's a Perfect 10!

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that this newsletter marks a significant milestone: our 10th edition!

Just 20 weeks ago, when I embarked on this incredible journey, I couldn't have imagined that we would achieve such remarkable growth and the numbers speak for themselves:

If you would like to spread the love, please share this LINK to your family and friends so they can join us!

I am beyond grateful for the tremendous support and unwavering belief you have shown me.

I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for standing with me and sharing in this incredible journey.

It is your belief in our shared vision that has made this accomplishment possible.

I think that deserves a toast don’t you?

So…about that...

THE SUGARY EFFECT

Let's Give a Toast! (A Two Part Series)

Wedding season is in full swing, and I recently had the privilege of being the Best Man for my dear friend of almost a decade.

Of course, I had the task of crafting a speech that truly captured the significance of the moment. Being assigned the final speaking slot was both an honor and a challenge.

I realized that the speech needed that special touch to "bring everyone home" and encapsulate the essence of the occasion.

This made me contemplate the art of toasting and ponder why we engage in this timeless tradition.

People may have their definitions but this is mine (adapted from my actual Best Man speech):

In my opinion, a toast is the perfect gesture to conclude an evening or a moment because it demands our presence, intention, and acknowledgment through sound.

It unites us all in this very moment, as witnesses to an extraordinary event that will never recur, and allows us to share in the experience together.

Amidst the chaos of the world and the complexities of our individual lives, it is the sentiment behind our words and the resounding clink of our glasses which follows that cuts through the noise, resonates through time, and reminds us all right then and there of what truly matters...

Each Other 💕

Let us raise our glasses and toast to that... (Congrats Jesse and Lauren!)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, July 19th @6:00 PM - In Good Company. Our quarterly meetup of perfect strangers. I’ll be curating an evening where curiosity is encouraged in a safe space to expand your world with people that are fascinating on a professional and/or personal level. Curiosity is encouraged and rewarded with a phenomenal evening of conversation and good vibes over some delicious bites and refreshing drinks inside a beautiful event venue in Dumbo! 

This event is sponsored by our friends at Niche.

_{Niche is an interest-based social network where all of the communities (Clubs) are owned by its members. Niche has created a new user experience with less focus on likes, no advertising and the ability to own your own content and information.} 

Thursday, July 20th @6:00 PM - RDI Cocktail Event. A fabulous evening of cocktails and conversations regarding the threats to democracy globally and ways in which to combat them hosted by yours truly along w/ the non-partisan organization Renew Democracy Initiative  ***Extremely Limited Spaces Available***

This event is sponsored by our friends at RDI.

_{The Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI) is a non-partisan organization committed to identifying and combating threats to freedom in the U.S. and around the world.  Although based on a moderate political perspective, its leadership consists of individuals from a variety of ideological backgrounds and it has published content spanning the political spectrum.}

Thursday, July 27th @7:00 PM - Advance Screening of “Uncharitable” (In Theaters Fall 2023) - An in depth look at the broken system of non-profits based on the seminal TED talk delivered by Dan Pallotta. The documentary screening will be followed by a q&a + reception. 

This event is sponsored by our friends at Do Good Points.

_{Do Good Points is the first platform where you don’t have to spend a single dollar to do good. Their mission is to activate and empower the next generation of do gooders.}

_{(Space is very limited for each of these events so if you’d like to attend to any of these events, please hit the RSVP button below sooner than later!)}

AND DON’T SAY I DIDN’T TELL YOU ABOUT…

Schtick NYC

Jewish NYC pop culture is alive and well in this beautiful concept and community from the heart and head of the marvelous miss Jacqueline Lobel.

But this isn’t your mother’s traditional Jewish cultural community. Shtick is every bit as Jewish as it is NYC and visa versa.  

From bagel-making brunches to Yekke-inspired dinners and Hot Kiddush events, Schtick has been curating unforgettable pop-ups with a distinct NYC kind of Jewish flair.

Each event carries its own unique vibe, but they all share a strong connection to Jewish heritage while clearly maintaining its own progressive identity.

Having had the pleasure of attending several Shtick events in the past, I can confidently say that they are incredibly enjoyable, engaging and accessible.

The community is thriving, and I'm eagerly looking forward to celebrating the richness of Jewish NYC culture with my fellow brethren!

Make sure to follow Schtick on Instagram to stay updated on their latest happenings. Keep an eye out for their upcoming pop-up event scheduled for the end of August to early/mid-September (a reliable source shared this with me! ;-))

Trust me, you won't want to miss it!

Count me in—I'm already making plans to be there! Let's come together and embrace the vibrant Jewish NYC pop culture! 

L’chaim! 🥂

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Grace Weber

This incredible Grammy winning LA songstress hailing from Milwaukee has an effortless delivery and a silken smooth voice that feels like a sonic massage.  

But beneath that delicate exterior lives a deeply soulful spirit rich in gospel influence and textured through an R&B lens that reverberates outward and radiates as lyrical and melodic ambrosia.

The topics Grace writes about are all deeply rooted in personal experience and she’s able to convey her thoughts with a feel and vibe befitting her namesake.

Her talent is one for the ages and as she continues to share her talents we’re all privileged to enjoy her creative brilliance here and now, in living color.

Feels Like Heaven (popular track)
Played Yourself (lesser known track)
Intimate (NEW RELEASE)

Thank you for taking the time to read to the end!

I hope you found something inspiring and meaningful in my content and until next time, explore the possibilities of NYC.

-Sugary

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