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Make sure to pick up your copy of the Spring Edition of Encore Magazine! Why? Because it's a dope magazine annnnnd one of my poems is featured/published in it! Special thanks to @encoreilm & @speakyapeacenc for the platform and support of the arts in Wilm, NC! #canigetanencore #poetry #supportlocalartists #collabs by @shufordconsulting

🚀 New chapter officially launched.

I’m excited to introduce Shuford Consulting, where I help small businesses automate their booking and follow-up systems so they stop losing leads and stop spending hours on admin work.

After years of running my own venue and DJ business, I learned firsthand how much time gets lost managing everything manually. Now I help other entrepreneurs put simple systems in place so their businesses run smoother and they can focus on growth instead of admin.

If your business is juggling inquiries, scheduling, and follow-ups, let’s fix that.

📅 Discovery calls are now open — link in bio.

Here’s to building smarter businesses in 2026. by @shufordconsulting

The Final Word at the Junkshun
Poetry Open Mic Finale

🗓 Friday, Jan 30
⏰ 7–9 PM | Doors open at 6:30
📍 Funkshun at the Junkshun
🎟 Free admission | All are welcome

Before this chapter closes, we’re gathering to honor the voices, stories, and community that lived here.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30.
Love offerings welcome.
Books available.

Come share a poem.
Come share a memory. 🤍 by @shufordconsulting

Funkshun at the Junkshun — A Love Letter & Farewell

After four unforgettable years of clients' events, music, poetry, celebrations, community, and creativity… I’ve made the difficult decision to close the doors of Funkshun at the Junkshun at the end of this month.

This space was never just a venue.
It was a dream built from passion, faith, and the desire to create something beautiful for my city. It held first performances, beautiful celebrations, wedding dances, jazz nights, open mics, welcomed new life, and countless memories I will always carry with me.

To every person who booked an event, attended a show, supported a series, shared a post, spoke my name in a room, or believed in this space — thank you. You helped bring this vision to life.

Entrepreneurship isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes obedience looks like building. Sometimes it looks like releasing. And while this chapter is closing, my purpose is not.

I’m proud of what Funkshun represented:
✨ A home for creativity
✨ A space for community
✨ A platform for local voices
✨ Proof that I had the courage to try

This isn’t the end of me — it’s the evolution of me.

As I step into a new season focused on growth, innovation, and building in new ways, I carry every lesson, every relationship, and every ounce of love this space gave me.

The dream isn’t dying.
It’s just changing form.

With love & gratitude always,
Melissa by @shufordconsulting

Join us this Sunday January 18, 2026 @ 4:30 pm for Jazz at the Junkshun featuring the Jim Ferris Trio! Ticket info in bio! by @shufordconsulting

Get ready to swing into 2026 with the Jim Ferris Trio! Tickets on sale now! by @shufordconsulting

Join us Sunday Jan 18, 2026 @ 430 pm for another amazing installment of Jazz at the JunkSHUn featuring the Jim Ferris Trio! These fellas relocated to Wilmington, NC after being a constant fixture on the Raleigh jazz scene since 2008! They have reached #1 on the Raleigh ReverbNation Jazz Charts every year since 2015, receiving outstanding recognition and accolades from jazz lovers of all types and ages. We are so excited to welcome them to the Jazz at the JunkSHUn stage! 🎟 funkshun.eventcalendarapp.com or use link in bio. by @shufordconsulting

The Choice Is Yours... 😉
From blank canvas → unforgettable moments.
Whether simple or stunning, FunkSHUn at the JunkSHUn transforms to fit your vision.

💛 Weddings
💛 Brunches
💛 Baby Showers
💛 Galas
💛 Private Events

✨ 2026 dates are now open.
🌐 Visit our website to book.
🔗 in bio.
📩 DM “EVENT” for availability. by @shufordconsulting

✨️ Black Friday Weekend Exclusive! ✨️
2026 dates are officially open -- and this weekend only, you can secure your event with just a $50 deposit AND enjoy a free premium add-on to elevate your celebration.
Space will go fast. Secure your date now ➡️ link in bio by @shufordconsulting

If you not jamming with us this Saturday at the Junkshun, then what is you doing baby? See you there Port City and bring 3 friends 😜 by @shufordconsulting

A time was had at Jazz at the JunkSHUn this past Sunday!! Crescent Moon @serenasalomebeymusic & @gudah82 put on an amazing performance!! And to top it off special guest @nishahmusic !! Chef's kiss! They had everyone tapping their feet and dancing in their seats! 💃🏾💃🏾🕺 🕺 by @shufordconsulting

WILMINGTON, YOU DID IT AGAIN!!! 🔥🎷 Jazz at the Junkshun officially SOLD OUT!!
Thank you for packing the house and supporting live music in the Port City. Your support is EVERYTHING!
Thank you to the amazing duo @serenasalomebeymusic & @gudah82 aka Crescent Moon! You guys were truly magical, perfectly harmonic, organic, energetic, fly, dope and warm! All at the same same time. A whole vibe! You all had us hooked with the 1st note! Thank you to your special guest @nishahmusic !! Whoa! 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
I'm so grateful that I was able to experience this night! by @shufordconsulting