The Nap Concert™ Expands Beyond Columbus Through a Landmark Collaboration
A Tribe for Jazz is honored to collaborate with Yale University's Cognition, Health, and Sleep Equity (CHaSE) Lab and Exclusive Excursions to bring The Nap Concert™ to The Rest Carnival in Lexington, Kentucky. This collaboration marks an exciting milestone: The Nap Concert™'s first presentation outside of Columbus, Ohio, reflecting the continued growth of this innovative experience created by L. Elizabeth Wangugi, founder of Exclusive Excursions.
Through sound, The Nap Concert™ invites people to reconnect with rest as a collective healing practice—not merely personal self-care, but a radical reimagining of workplace wellness, a shared return to presence, creativity, and wholeness. The August 22nd event features acclaimed harpist Trista Hill and sound bath artist Sharmane Bias. Participants are invited to settle into a comfortable resting space as live harp and restorative soundscapes create an environment for stillness, reflection, and renewal.
At A Tribe for Jazz, we believe music is more than performance—it is a catalyst for healing, belonging, and community well-being. This collaboration reflects our broader commitment to advancing the role of the arts in health and wellness. From our Exploration series to partnerships with Columbus State Community College and OhioHealth, we've intentionally created opportunities that connect music with learning, healing, and community well-being. Our collaboration with Exclusive Excursions and the CHaSE Lab continues this trajectory, demonstrating how artistic experiences and scientific research can work together to promote restorative health and deepen our understanding of the role the arts play in improving lives.
The Rest Carnival also features an inspiring lineup of nationally recognized leaders exploring the many dimensions of restoration:
Dr. Raquel Martin – Licensed clinical psychologist, professor, scientist, and host of the Mind Ya Mental podcast. Dr. Martin is nationally recognized for her work advancing health, mental wellness, and equity.
Mia Imani – Artist and researcher whose immersive work explores sleep, dreaming, neuroscience, ancestral knowledge, and emerging technologies.
Black Soil KY Culinary Experience – Curated by Black Soil KY and prepared by Chef Isaiah Screetch, this tasting exhibition celebrates the powerful connections between food, culture, nourishment, and restoration.
Together, CHaSE Lab, Exclusive Excursions, and A Tribe for Jazz are demonstrating what's possible when research, wellness, and the arts are brought into conversation with one another. This collaboration reflects a shared belief that restorative rest is not a luxury, but an essential foundation for individual well-being, healthier communities, and a more connected future.
The Rest Carnival
Saturday, August 22, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Harper Hall | Lexington, Kentucky
Reserve your place at The Rest Carnival:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-rest-carnival-tickets-1990973314780#organizer-card
