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Behind the Scenes of a Block Party Like No Other

LocationNew York, New York

Grantmaking areaHumanities in Place

CreditsCinematography: Desta Mutisya. Editing: Nicholas Blatt. Producer: Nadia Halim. Assistant Producer: Tess Foley-Cox. Supervising Producer: Alexandra King.

DateOctober 25, 2026

One woman. Eight hours. How the hottest party on a New York City block comes together, from sound set-up to morning stretches with the neighbors, to the all-important soundtrack.

Marija Abney, founder of The Soapbox Presents, specializes in transforming New York City blocks into celebrations of music and heritage. Here’s how she does it.

Behind the Scenes of a Brooklyn Block Party Like No Other

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Ripple Effect

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Grantmaking history

Cultivating humanities in place

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One woman. Eight hours. How the hottest party on a New York City block comes together, from sound set-up to morning stretches with the neighbors, to the all-important soundtrack.

Marija Abney, founder of The Soapbox Presents, specializes in transforming New York City blocks into celebrations of music and heritage. Here’s how she does it.

Behind the Scenes of a Brooklyn Block Party Like No Other

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