Private Concert from Shanell
Fair Market Value: $200
Description: Singer, songwriter, and musician, Shanell Alyssa, has an amazing voice and a powerful story to tell. She coins her music 'Rise Above Music' and hopes that each song will take listeners from where they are to where they need to be. Prepare to enjoy a private zoom concert from one of the most talented artists this region has to offer. Grab your friends, whether virtual or socially distanced, for an evening of uplifting soul music. The concert will take place at a mutually agreed upon time in June or July.
Photoshoot from Fugi
Fair Market Value: $160
Description: Do you want some promotional photos for your brand or business? How about a family photo shoot? Or maybe social distancing has kept you from showing off that new outfit and you just want to get dressed up. Regardless of the reason, some professional photos can be a fresh way to start the summer. Enjoy a 1-hour photoshoot with Giovanni "Fugi" Acevedo, an innovative Boston photographer and creative. This photoshoot comes with the delivery of 8 edited photos (additional photos can be purchased).
Watercolor Painting of Tremont Street
Fair Market Value: $200
Description: With a history dating back to the 1800’s and a modern presence currently winding through the South End (which is the neighborhood EGC was first rooted in), Tremont Street captures the essence of Bostonian pride. If you would love to be a part of supporting an upcoming artist and a Boston local, this is the painting for you! The piece comes framed and the dimensions are 7.5”X 11”. For more of Peter’s artwork, please visit http://peterbassart.wordpress.com.
Music Lessons
Fair Market Value: $60
Description: Whether you have been playing the piano your whole life or the desire to learn a new instrument has just been planted in your heart, this is the perfect opportunity for any music lover!
Bil Mooney-McCoy is a life-long Boston resident who has been playing music all his life. Having served as a church musician for more than 30 years, he is currently the Director of Worship for the chapel at Gordon College. Bil often finds himself involved in city-wide music events in Boston's faith-based community and is in demand as a featured musician for church services, parties, concerts and other events.
He has a Masters of Music from New England Conservatory in Jazz Piano and is comfortable and fluent in a number of musical styles, including pop, rock, gospel, traditional hymnody, jazz, and R&B. In addition to private lessons and performing, Bil does music transcription, workshops, and all forms of vocal and instrumental arranging.