President of Ferry Godmother Productions (FGP), a company NY MWBE-certified in event production, marketing, and advertising.
Works with want-to-be women entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Facilitates workshops that teach church leaders how to grow their congregations.
Has a long history of involvement with regional politics; has been appointed to a number of City of Newburgh Commissions, including Board of Ethics Chairperson and Charter Revision.
Timeline
2005
2006
2007
October
Newburgh Beacon Ferry has its maiden voyage.
Aquanetta Wright and Ramona Torres open their breakfast cart.
Ferry Godmother is born through the support and encouragement of Captain Mark Summers.
August
Ramona Torres’ photo exhibit, “A View From the Booth,” is produced at the Newburgh Beacon Ferry Landing.
November
Free jazz concert is held at the Newburgh Beacon Ferry Landing.
December
First annual Waterfront Caroling Fest takes place at the Newburgh Beacon Ferry Landing.
April
Ferry Godmother and Ramona Torres open River Art Emporium (RAE) in Newburgh.
July
First annual Newburgh Jazz Series (17 free concerts) takes place.
August
Earth Rhythms is introduced.
First annual after-party on the River Rose Paddleboat.
2008
2010
2011
April
Orange County Executive Edward Diana declares April Jazz Appreciation Month.
Edward Diana presents a proclamation to Aquanetta Wright.
Ferry Godmother Productions celebrates Jazz Appreciation Month with the Newburgh Jazz-A-thon, A Cause for Celebration.
July
Newburgh Gospel Series is introduced.
“Senior Day” and “Veteran’s Day” themes are introduced to the Newburgh Jazz Series.
August
Newburgh Pop, Rock, & Doowop Series is introduced.
August
Ferry Godmother is asked to move productions away from the Newburgh waterfront.
Ferry Godmother announces its last concert in Newburgh.
September
Eddie Diana relocates the Newburgh Jazz Series and Newburgh Pop, Rock & Doowop Series to the Arboretum in Thomas Bull Memorial Park.
November
Ferry Godmother Christmas Caroling Series is renamed.
2012
2013
2014
March
Press conference and sponsor mixer introduce the Highland Pop, Rock & Doowop Series.
July
Newburgh Pop, Rock & Doowop Series is held in its new home for the first time.
Newburgh Jazz Series is held in its new home for the first time.
November
Press conference and sponsor mixer introduce the Montgomery Country & Rock-n-Roll Series.
December
Port Jervis Pop, Rock & Doowop Series becomes a stop on the Ferry Godmother Music Circuit.
January
Ferry Godmother Music Circuit is developed.
May
Riverfront of the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing becomes the next stop on the Ferry Godmother Music Circuit.
July
To reflect its new venue, the Newburgh Pop, Rock & Doowop Series is renamed the Orange Pop, Rock & Doowop Series.
August
Hunt’s Landing Jazz Series begins.
September
Newburgh Jazz-Go-Round is introduced.
January
Ferry Godmother’s social media campaign increases to over 50 platforms.
February
First Ferry Godmother Radio Show is held on Blogtalkradio.com/ferrygodmother.
March
Ferry Godmother Book Club is introduced on Facebook.
Ferry Godmother Photography Club is introduced on Facebook.
July
Queen Mom Hat Day is introduced.
Ferry Godmother Herstory is introduced.
October
Ferry Godmother Hudson Valley CosPlay group is introduced on Facebook.
2015
2017
2018
January
Ferry Godmother Noble Court is introduced.
Call is placed for creatives to make panels for the Ferry Godmother Community and Veterans Quilt.
Daily Q&As begin on Facebook.
Ferry Godmother Meet and Greet is introduced.
June
“Ferry Godmother Presents” event is held at Storm King Art Center
July
Newburgh Gospel Series begins on the Newburgh waterfront.
August
Alexis P. Suter Ministers of Sound perform at the People’s Park.
June
African American Heritage Music Series is introduced.
August
Newburgh Jewish Music Series debuts at the People’s Park.
Special sponsor event on the private rooftop of the Yellow Bird. It is relocated to Calabash Restaurant due to weather.
2019
2020
2021
October
Celebrating Grandparents Day is introduced.
July
Archival Zoom party of Newburgh Jazz Series 2007.
December
Ferry Godmother Christmas Caroling 2020 on Zoom with special guests Anthony and Tamara Stewart.
January
Ferry Godmother Gaming World is introduced.
April
Introduction of Magic Feet compression socks, buy one-gift one for first responders.
Video Gallery
Check out footage of some of the events hosted by the Ferry Godmother below:
Objectives
To improve the image of the City of Newburgh and other Hudson Valley communities.
To promote tourism, economic, leisure, and cultural development.
To package, brand, and promote a wide range of music as one complete attraction.
To bring maximum exposure to events via a high-profile exposure.
To encourage regional participation.
To use music events to showcase local talent.
Strategies
Arts
Tourism
Community
To promote better access to a range of high-quality artwork.
To raise the profile of the Arts.
To develop events that encourage participation.
To improve access to tourism.
To develop skills and improve tourism jobs.
To support and promote high-profile events boosting off-peak tourists.
To encourage and create the climate for investment and new business.
To improve people’s skills and employability.
To support community regeneration and social inclusion.
To provide cultural experiences and opportunities for the community and visitors.
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