An Evening with JT3 Art – May 14, 2009 Foundation Event held at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC
The Foundation held “An Evening with JT3 Art” at Jesse’s high school, Sidwell Friends School in D.C., during what would have been Jesse’s 10th year high school reunion. The evening included a showcase of Jesse’s innovative short films, live music provided by The Charles Wood Trio, light refreshments provided by Meriwether Godsey, information about the Foundation’s work to date, and recognition of event sponsors.
The purpose of this special event was to thank our donors, and give them an interactive opportunity to learn about the Foundation's work, and about Jesse’s life and work. We were also able to recruit additional volunteers, and potential sponsors to help support the Foundation’s mission.
Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors without whom this event would not have been possible.
Gold Sponsors:
Intelligent Office of Washington, D.C.
Diamond Sponsors
Expo Restaurant & Lounge, 1928 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 | 202-299-9800
Twins Jazz
1905 Restaurant
Sidwell Friends School for donating the location. Individual thanks to Patti Carcocci, Sarah King, and Headmaster Bruce Stewart from Sidwell Friends School who provided generous support with the logistics of the location.
Convention Floral for donating several floral centerpieces
Jos A. Beasley Photography for the Arts for donating his time as photographer of the event
We also thank all our Volunteers, Donors, Sponsors, Friends, and Family for their generous support of this event and the Foundation.
October 26, 2008 Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff 5 Mile Run Participation -- Foundation Fundraiser on Jesse's Birthday
Jesse's film industry mentor and friend, Karla Nappi, organized a fundraiser that celebrated Jesse's love of sports and marked his 27th birthday.
An active athlete, Jesse was training to run marathons as a way of raising funds to help finance his next movie. As a special way to mark his birthday, and raise donations for the Foundation, Jesse's friends par
ticipated in the Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff run under Give Forward's Run for a Reason. Poland Spring's 5 mile run through Central Park is described as a kickoff to the NY Marathon. The NY Marathon occurred the following week.
We were honored to have Jamal White, a childhood friend of Jesse's, as our runner. Donations reached $575, exceeding the $500 goal for this fundraiser.
Thank you to Karla Nappi, Jamal White, and Rachel Cox for working on this event; Raphel Branch, Robert White, Marasan Festoff, Joe Gadecki, and Mildred Lee for coming out to cheer on Jamal; and to the donors for supporting the Foundation’s mission.
Here's a picture of Jamal at the four mile marker.
Memorable September 2008 Fundraiser by Maggie Brown Restaurant
The Maggie Brown Restaurant (www.maggiebrownrestaurant.com), where Jesse last worked, held a party on Saturday, September 20, 2008 to benefit the Foundation.
It was a memorable and beautiful evening at Maggie Brown’s. Jesse's films and photos were displayed on the outside patio wall as people who had connected with Jesse connected to each other. An estimated 100-150 persons attended.
We thank Maggie Brown’s owners, Chelsea Altman and Sam Barron, and staff including manger Andrea LeBlanc for this tremendous act of support for Jesse and other young artists.
Thank you to everyone who attended and donated including Director Adam Brooks from Definitely, Maybe and his family; Colin Cumberbatch from Spike Lee's production company; a large group of Jesse's co-workers from Definitely, Maybe including Assistant Editor Rick Derby; actor Edward O'Blenis and Executive Producer Henry Eng from Jesse's short film Days Like This; Maggie Brown owner Chelsea Altman and Sam Barron; Jesse's house mate Michael Kristian; the President of Columbia University's Black Alumni Association; and a host of special friends from his Brooklyn neighborhood, Columbia University, and Sidwell Friends School.
Organizers Andrea LeBlanc (Maggie Brown manager), Rachel Cox, Dominique Phelps, Steve Friedman, and volunteers Fletcher Durant, and Pam Pradachith honored Jesse with their hard work and commitment to making the night a success. Music by Misha Davidson, the Ish Master. Graphics for invitations were donated by Jelsen Jargon.
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