BrandNu Project - A Vocal Monet - Series 2

Join KCD Entertainment and Pride Northwest for a powerful, soul-stirring concert tracing vocal roots, resilience, and radical gratitude. Fea KCD Entertainment Presents BrandNu Project - A Vocal Monet - Series 2 Featuring... Arietta Ward Saeeda Wright Kourtni Capree Duv AND... Special Guests: PDX Vocal Queenz Kingz and Thingz! This is a holiday show to uplift the spirit of the soul during the season. An opportunity to try out scrumptious delicious food. and drink. RSVP your spot now! "I sing because I am happy, I sing because I am free. I lift my hands in total praise!" "Welcome to Chapter 2. Following a spectacular debut, KCD Entertainment LLC kicks off the second installment of the BrandNu Project’s concert series with "A Vocal Monet" Series 2—a profound vocal portrait of survival, endurance, and resilience. Taking the stage on December 20th at the vibrant Mid-Town Beer Garden on Harvey Milk Street, this series comes from a place of deep, radical gratitude. Visionary, emcee, and Black Trans native Oregonian Kourtni Capree Duv invites you on a musical journey exploring her vocal origins. From her very first childhood solo, Walter Hawkins' "Thank You Lord For All You've Done For Me" at Allen Temple CME Church, to her high school days singing the anthem for the Jefferson DEMOs football team, this performance marks a beautiful, full-circle celebration of a lifelong gift. Supported by Pride Northwest Inc. and funded by a 2026 Metro Placemaking Grant, this concert series honors community-led art that strengthens local resilience. It proudly highlights Pride Northwest’s Black Rainbow Initiative, uplifting Queer voices of color, in connection with Powerfully Pink.This is more than a concert; it is an empowering invitation to live authentically and celebrate the strength it takes to claim space. The Stellar Featured Cast: • Arietta Ward (Mz. Etta): A true pillar of the Portland music scene. From the Waterfront Blues Festival to opening for Macy Gray, Mz. Etta brings unmatched legendary versatility across blues, jazz, and funk. • Saeeda Wright: A dynamic force of nature who has shared the stage with Prince (New Power Generation) and the Oregon Symphony, bringing a world-class soulful presence and a deep community heart. • Kourtni Capree Duv: Your host, emcee, and the visionary behind KCD Entertainment. A powerhouse performing artist of 30 years, Kourtni is a legendary "Auntie" of the PNW scene and a founding member of Hot Chocolate PDX. With Show-Stopping Special Guests: • Luciano B. Verinotti: Portland’s premier live-singing drag king! An operatic tenor wrapped in a classical rocker's leather-pants aesthetic, delivering song, sex, and unforgettable vocals. • Starheart: A phenomenal, boundary-pushing drag thing, digital artist, voice actor, and fashionista. Event & Timeline Details: • Date: Sunday, December 20th, 2026 • Location: Mid-Town Beer Garden | 431 SW Harvey Milk St., Portland, OR 97204 • Schedule: Doors open at 5:00 PM | Show starts promptly at 6:00 PM • Tickets: Admission is free, but space is limited. Registration is required.Come gather, listen, and celebrate the beauty of perseverance with us. Click the RSVP button to claim your tickets today! RSVP EARLY: Those who RSVP EARLY receive a BrandNu. Project Mystery Gift/Box/Bag!!! Double Your Chances to RECEIVE a little JOY! * RAFFLE PRIZES * Click this link Highlighting the work that Black Rainbow Initiative has accomplished. Ushering in the House Resolution #3 honoring and recognizing Black Drag in Oregon.