On Wednesday, September 17, The Knockturnal attended an immersive rooftop celebration at The Puttery NYC for the launch of Slow & Low’s two bold new RTDs, Cherry Old-Fashioned (in collaboration with Luxardo) and Maple Old-Fashioned (in collaboration with Crown Maple).
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, during New York Fashion Week, the world witnessed a groundbreaking fusion of fashion and science at HIV Unwrapped, an unprecedented collaboration hosted by +Life, in partnership with GLAAD, EqualPride, and Gilead.
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an unforgettable evening curated by the legendary Crystal Waters. The celebration was pure artistry, music, fashion, and community all coming together in one space.
It was at last year’s Hard Rock Café in New York, during Najah Moeser’s soulful performance, when I met Jessica “Kameko” Rooks (or “Meko” to many). What started with a friendly greeting transformed into an instant bond. Here was a single mother of two, an entrepreneur, an artist, and an athlete in spirit, whose warmth instantly stood out, transcending her Instagram-perfect appearances.
If you watched the 2024 GRAMMYs, then you’ve already seen Sharaun B, the poised model, center stage, presenting the award between Beyoncé and Taylor Swift during one of the most iconic and unexpected moments in recent award show history. Beyoncé’s surprise, Taylor’s nod of respect, and Sharaun’s steady, elegant presence turned that moment into an image etched in pop culture history.
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Brigade made a triumphant return with its Fourth Annual BBQ, once again proving why it’s one of New York City’s most anticipated summer events. Backed by Johnnie Walker, the all-day affair brought together the essence of NYC diversity, music, style, and vibrant community, all wrapped in the laid-back energy of a perfectly sunny day.
The Knockturnal was invited to experience a much-needed Quieter Free Flow session hosted by Othership in collaboration with GoingDry.co and Smoothie King. The immersive experience held on Tuesday, July 15, at 8:30 AM at Othership’s serene Flatiron location (23 W 20th St, NYC) offered guests a chance to step away from the city chaos and into an environment designed for guided sauna and cold plunge sessions meant to reset the body, mind, and spirit. I didn’t know how much I needed this.
In honor of National Orange Chicken Day (July 15), The Knockturnal was invited to an exclusive media preview at Panda Express’ Midtown Manhattan location (835 3rd Ave) for the debut of their Orange Chicken Kitchen, a vibrant pop-up celebrating the legacy and evolution of their iconic American Chinese comfort food.
This Fourth of July, I was invited to celebrate at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge, NYC’s largest indoor/outdoor rooftop experience atop Moxy Times Square. The space had come back on my radar, and this was the perfect occasion to experience its transformation once again.
Thank you again to Nina for this invitation. The Knockturnal was invited to attend the remarkable and deeply moving concert of soul and jazz singer-songwriter Karen Bernod, who has spent decades lending her voice to legends like Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige, and Luther Vandross. Now, she returns center stage to remind us of her power and presence as a solo artist.