Quiet Pterodactyl is a nonprofit that creates experiences, education, enjoyment and entry into arts and music.QP's project situationchicago is a double vinyl compilation that helps independent music venues that are closed during the pandemic. Order vinyl or download at situationchicago.com.Savechicagomusic.org partners with local restaurants to offer dinner packages for takeout or delivery. All orders include a donation towards the situationchicago project. QP's Artist Shop supports features rotating local artists to bring people affordable art and related merch. Framed pieces, shirts, masks, tote bags and more. quietpterodactyl.threadless.com.

​Jerry’s offers a Bumsteadian lineup of sandwiches including named creations, burgers, sausages, hickory-smoked stuff, grilled cheeses, and rotating collection of specials. Along with overseeing operations as General Manager, I also booked live music 7 nights/week, oversaw the spirits program with extensive American whiskey selection, whiskey education, cocktail creation, marketing/pr, and all event planning.

Royal hands is a creative consultation firm based out of Chicago, Illinois. We assist with brand development and event curation. We have our own imprint releasing music and other lifestyle objects of interest. We also run an operate a one of a kind sound system which debuted at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago in 2015. Our purpose is for Royal Hands projects to be cross culturally relevant while never losing an edge that eschews societal norms and dull, mainstream thinking.