Tony Dungy, retired head coach of the 2007 Super Bowl–winning Indianapolis Colts, guides us on a year long journey of faith with The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge. The Daily Challange contains 365 reflections from the #1 New York Times bestselling author on living an “uncommon life” of integrity, honoring your family and friends, creating… [Read more…]
A few months ago my coworker and I were walking back from Chill Berry discussing the closing of Le Perle Noire Cafe and the opening of Island Salad on Lenox. As we strolled down 129th Street off of Lenox, we spotted what appeared to be a cafe under construction. Fast forward to the middle of… [Read more…]
December 26, 2011
by D. Bell
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Perhaps you have seen Lynn Lieberman’s wonderful watercolors featuring local Harlem establishments at the Studio Museum, Harlem Flo, The Winery, or on DNAinfo.com. Most recently, Swing Concept Shop has turned its walls over to local artists, where 2 originals painted by Lieberman sit near the cash register. The artwork will change every quarter beginning in… [Read more…]
December 26, 2011
by D. Bell
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Last month, a new full-length comedy musical film premiered to a full house for one night only at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The original musical score, screenplay, design and production was created entirely by young artists living in Harlem. The story of these artists is the basis for the movie, which incorporates themes of… [Read more…]
December 26, 2011
by jjelfar
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Kenny Leon is on fire. Just ask him. Two plays he directed are currently playing on Broadway to packed houses, featuring star performers, and are being considered in the context of his past work which include a slew of August Wilson’s plays, and Lorraine Hansbury’s classic, A Raisin in the Sun. When it comes to… [Read more…]
December 26, 2011
by D. Bell
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Tocara Tocara Tocara Live generously and purchase an Abyssinian Fund Tocara bracelet for $5. Then spend at participating Harlem Park to Park restaurants and shops, and 10% will go to The Abyssinian Fund.
The Apollo Theater celebrates Kwanzaa with its popular annual show, featuring the renowned New York-based dance company Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, guest performance by the noted trombonist Craig S. Harris and the Nation of Imagination . Since 2006, the Apollo has established an annual show to celebrate this holiday tradition on one day… [Read more…]
Every show has an audience. The question is: does the environment make the artist, or vice versa? It is critical that my neighbors in Harlem make an effort to join this conversation, and this play is a firecracker to ignite the process. When I attended Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale last Sunday,… [Read more…]
December 12, 2011
by D. Bell
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As a big kid at heart, nothing warms my heart more than the thought of a boutique toy store in Harlem. That place is Grandma’s Place. Located on West 120th Street, right around the corner from Settepani’s on Lenox Avenue, a small world of childhood wonder exists. Grandma, also known as Dawn Harris-Martine, is a… [Read more…]
If you see one show this season, go see SEED. If you are a Harlem resident, you have absolutely no excuse not to see it. The show is playing at the National Black Theatre on 126th and 5th Ave right across the street from Applebees. This new play by Radha Blank is produced by the… [Read more…]
The first question that came into my head after watching Knife Edge Production’s remount of Stephen Belber’s Tape, was “Why this play? Why now?” Even as the query formed in my mind, I had already arrived upon the answer. Here is a play produced by actors, to give themselves meaty roles that would showcase them… [Read more…]
July 20, 2011
by jjelfar
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How do you get a bunch of twenty-somethings to go to the theater? With beer of course. The Bats, The Flea Theatre’s resident company of emerging artists, keeps their audiences coming back for more in their ongoing summer showcase #the SERIALS @ The Flea. For only $10 you get a ticket and a beer. And… [Read more…]
By: Tahnia Belle Continuing the spirit of Father’s Day, The Proud Poppas Photo Project, showcased by the Harlem Arts Alliance opened on June 24th and will be an ongoing public exhibit through September 9th, 2011. The photo essay project features images of proud fathers and their children accompanied by their reflections and thoughts on fatherhood.… [Read more…]
By: Tahnia Belle Just in time for the summer, adding to the growing yoga landscape in Harlem is Land Yoga, an Ashtanga style studio which softly opened last week. Lara Land, studio owner and yoga teacher has developed a diverse schedule of classes. The current adult offerings include Mysore Ashtanga and Led Ashtanga. For families,… [Read more…]
The walls of Mario Fratti’s apartment on West 55th St. are padded with the kind of well worn antiques, posters, and mementos that have witnessed a life in the theater. His living room window looks into the window that Tennessee Williams used to sit at in the mornings and write. They would wave to each… [Read more…]
May 27, 2011
by tbelle
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By: Tahnia Belle On May 19th, as part of the ongoing restoration of the 103rd Street Community Garden, about 200 community volunteers, New York Restoration Project (NYRP) staff, Disney VoluntEARS and KaBOOM! organizers came together to build a playground and children’s garden. One of the notable aspects of this collaboration project is that not only… [Read more…]
May 25, 2011
by tbelle
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The East Harlem International Film Festival is bringing the hottest filmmaking from around the world to East Harlem, a diverse, passionate and culturally rich neighborhood. The East Harlem International Film Festival will feature 30 films over 5-days : June 1st to June 5th 2011 throughout East Harlem in cultural venues including Poet’s Den Theater, Museo Del Barrio, and the Museum… [Read more…]
May 17, 2011
by D. Bell
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Tonight Mount Morris Park will be having its monthly meeting to discuss the annual Father’s Day Skyscraper Classic Bike Race around Marcus Garvey Park next month and its annual House and Garden Tour also taking place next month. A newly proposed restaurant, The PInk Heifer, plans to open on Lenox Avenue. Attendees will have an opportunity… [Read more…]
May 17, 2011
by IslaGirlCouture
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This past Friday night Le Femme Suite celebrated its first year anniversary with a ladies’ night celebration at their studio at 2364 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. They pulled out all the stops for the event, including red carpet, professional photos, male models, disco lights, a DJ, and a delicious array of soul food samples, hors… [Read more…]
As a proud Harlem resident, I considered it a privilege to be witness to the triumph of Daniel Beaty’s latest work, “Tearing Down the Walls,” now playing at the Riverside Theatre through May 29th. To attend this world premiere musical about Harlem is to take part in a community forum, where the audience’s reaction and… [Read more…]
May 12, 2011
by D. Bell
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Fairway Market will say ‘Thank You’ to customers in the parking lot of the Harlem location on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Fairway will be serving free food and drinks, and providing family friendly entertainment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dozens of vendors, will be offering drinks, desserts, salads and sides to go along with the… [Read more…]
May 12, 2011
by D. Bell
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The lakeside performance is free and open to all ages. A few chairs are provided and guests are welcomed to bring a blanket and picnic lunch to enjoy the music from many Broadway hits. The concert is the same day as the AIDS WALK so we are raising money for the Union Settlement for Children… [Read more…]
May 10, 2011
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This evening Bier posted a picture of their new sidewalk seating with the message, “Baby steps towards a sidewalk cafe. Still missing plants and additional chairs but getting close.” Follow Bier on Twitter @bierint to keep up with their progress.
May 10, 2011
by D. Bell
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City Parks Foundation’s Reebok Junior Tennis Academy celebrates its 25th Anniversary of providing a free, annual scholarship training program for talented New York City junior tennis players. The program provides free expert coaching, practice time and tournament scholarship, while the Academy helps defray the cost of tournament tennis training so that more urban youngsters have… [Read more…]
Along with the District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Assemblyman Keith Wright will be hosting the First Annual Gang Education Clinic in Harlem on May 19th, 2011 on the 8th Floor of the Harlem State Office Building (163 West 125th Street in New York City) from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Invited panelists include members and leadership… [Read more…]
May 9, 2011
by D. Bell
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We just received some exciting (yet sad) news. First the bad news: My favorite cafe, La Perle Noire, is closed for good. The good news is that it is reopening as Island Salad II. Johnny, the owner of La Perle Noire, confirmed the closing saying that he has been so busy with his work in… [Read more…]
May 8, 2011
by D. Bell
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May 6, 2011
by IslaGirlCouture
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Harlem’s first pole fitness and spa services studio will be celebrating its one-year anniversary on Friday May 13, 2011 from 7:00 pm-12:00 am. It is a ladies only event and will be an evening of food tasting, wine, LFS signature drinks, trivia, prizes, giveaways and performances by LFS instructors. Le Femme Suite offers clients a sensual… [Read more…]
May 4, 2011
by jjelfar
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Last month, from April 9-16, the Harlem School of the Arts Theater Department presented “Flyin’ West” written by Pearl Cleage and directed by HAS faculty member, Willie Teacher. Set in Nicodemus, Kansas in 1898, the play follows the lives of African-American homesteaders in the American West. Immersed in the rapidly changing and cataclysmic landscape of… [Read more…]
May 3, 2011
by IslaGirlCouture
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RETROSPECTIVE AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART BY: STEPHANIE FELIX I am still spellbound. Today, I was one of the privileged few to preview The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Retrospective Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. The exhibit is in recognition of the iconic work of the late British designer and courtier Lee Alexander McQueen,… [Read more…]
March 28, 2011
by josephrileyland
While running errands this morning, I happened past the new Levain Bakery on Frederick Douglass. Being nosy, I stepped inside to see what the hype was about and judge for myself. The radio was loud, the look industrial. I was surprised. Not turned off, but surprised. It’s hipper than I expected. That’s a plus. And… [Read more…]
The tables, chairs, and bar are all set up and ready to greet the first customers that come through the door on Friday. The kitchen staff, many hired through New York Business Solutions on 125th Street, are prepping the ingredients for this weekend’s ‘soft’ opening of Bad Horse Pizza. As the opening date grows nearer… [Read more…]
Now that your taxes are filed you can breathe a big sigh of relief. Harlem has no shortage of yoga studios to help you out in the breathing department. If you are looking for a good place to relax, relate, and release then be sure to check out the following: Bikram Yoga Harlem Bikram Yoga… [Read more…]
April 3, 2011
by D. Bell
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If you know Ms. J. (as she is affectionately called by her beloved H.A.D.L.E.Y Players) then you know she most certainly can hack it. If you are like most, your first encounter with Ms. J. was very much like the one she describes in New York Daily News article about her. She is one of… [Read more…]
UPTOWN Magazine kicks April off with its annual Gourmet Issue. Renowned star chef Marcus Samuelsson of Top Chef Masters fame and wife, model Gate Maya Haile, cover this month’s issue. Lauded as a culinary great, most recently honored with hosting President Barack Obama’s DNC Fundraiser at restaurant Red Rooster Harlem, the celebrated chef talks to UPTOWN about his… [Read more…]
April 14, 2011
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By: Tahnia Belle Back with a breathtaking bang, Harlem Stage presents Season 12 of E-Moves, a two night dance showcase that reminds us how movement can tell our stories and express the complexity of human emotion where words fall short. I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of E-Moves (Program A) featuring presentations… [Read more…]
El Gato Teatro, a dance theater collective led by Harlem resident, Gabriella Barnstone premiered its latest work Nuevo Laredo at Dixon Place last week. El Gato Teatro fuses dance, theater, text, music, and sheer entertainment to create powerful works of art and magic. The production features stunning mask work, sharp design, and a sound track… [Read more…]
April 23, 2011
by D. Bell
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We were sad to learn to that one of Harlem’s favorite eateries is down for the count. We held out hope that Mojo would be able to get their act together and come back on the scene stronger than ever, but last week we found out that Mojo was gone for good. The New York… [Read more…]
With all of the talk about about new sidewalk cafe licenses being issued on Frederick Douglass Boulevard (Nectar and Bier International) one of our readers sent us information about a fight for sidewalk cafes on 125th Street. As we all know Harlem’s main corridor is busy enough as it is without the addition of sidewalk… [Read more…]
April 27, 2011
by IslaGirlCouture
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This past week I was fortunate enough to receive a sample kit of the new bareMinerals Skincare! I am a huge fan of the brand Bare Escentuals as they have amazing cosmetics for women with all skintypes and of all colors. bareMinerals is their line focused on mineral technology. So I was more than excited… [Read more…]
Have you ever wished that your favorite wine bar in Harlem served brunch? So have we. Our wish has finally come true! Nectar is celebrating its third successful year of educating Harlem’s wine drinkers and providing a sophisticated space to sip and savor a delicious glass of vino close to home. There will be lots… [Read more…]
May 3, 2011
by D. Bell
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Stars of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the rising young dancers of Ailey II, and gifted students from The Ailey School will come together for a spectacular one-night performance on Tuesday, May 3rd at 7pm on the world famous Apollo stage, where stars are born and legends are made. Led by Judith Jamison, in her final… [Read more…]
The Apollo Theater and Coca-Cola bring the magic of the Holiday season outdoors to 125th Street. With the glow of 25,000 twinkling lights, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan, an 18-wheeled semi-truck, is prepared to light up the holidays with a visit from Santa. In the spirit of giving, the Apollo invites the public to participate in… [Read more…]
December 3, 2011
by D. Bell
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Stay tuned for our annual 12 days of Christmas list of our favorite things! December 12-24, 2011.
Drink. Eat. Mingle. Tuesday, October 25 6:00-10:00 pm Tickets: Exclusive drink and food discounts $20 at the door 2-for-1 in advance* To purchase tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2298256146 A portion of each purchase will be donated to Food Bank NYC to benefit food kitchens in Harlem. Featuring: Nectar Wine Bar 6-7pm hummingbird happy hour $6 wines & Complimentary… [Read more…]
September 2, 2011
by D. Bell
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You and a guest are invited to a free screening of THUNDER SOUL on Thursday, September 8th at 7pm in Harlem courtesy of Uptownflavor. To receive a pass, go to http://www.filmmetro.com/events/view/9182 Passes available while supplies last. Presented by Jamie Foxx, Thunder Soul follows the extraordinary alumni from Houston’s storied Kashmere High School Stage Band, who… [Read more…]
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December 31, 2011
by D. Bell
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