Community Event: The Queen City Project
It started with a vision for underutilized space in The Queen City of Plainfield, New Jersey. It became a cultural moment for the entire community. Plainfield'a own Moneta-Kai, the coordinator behind the 1st Annual Queen City Project, is invested in creating culture that highlights the city as a palace for the people. The Queen City Project was brought to life as a collaboration between Moneta-Kai, Comma Crazy, and Plainfield's Parks and Recreation Department. Dozens of vendors lined the walkways of Madison Avenue Skate Park, ranging from food trucks like Cave Kitchen to clothing brands like Good Soil and BrownMill Company. The community also watched DJ's plug-in and jam during Open Decks, sponsored by Cartel Nation. Each DJ would set up round table...