We’ve mentioned lots of upcoming luxury buildings on this site but the Kalahari has only been mentioned in passing. As it nears completion it is generating more buzz, most recently as a state of art multimedia mixed use condominium. Below is an excerpt from a recent press release: Comprised of two 12-story buildings connected with… [Read more…]
StillandinMotion Works by Dianne Smith An Exhibition and Listening Salon featuring the Music of Putumayo* Opening Reception: Friday, November 17, 2006, 6-10pm Location: P.C.O.G. Gallery 1902 Adam Claytown Powell,Jr. Blvd. (7th Avenue) between 115th & 116th Streets New York, NY 10026 212-932-9669 phone Paula Coleman, Gallery Director More info on the artist: http://www.diannesmithart.com/
Manhattan Live Poultry, located between Second and Third Aves., has been serving East Harlem for more than 15 years, and has a steady group of loyal consumers, including Victor Morales.”It isn’t as cheap as a frozen turkey. But it is worth the price. Once you start cooking with them you will never stop.” The birds… [Read more…]
Ruth Brown who made her debut at the Apollo Theater during an amateur night performance, has died at the of 78. Brown is a rhythm and blues legend who’s won Grammys, Tonys and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Known both as “the girl with a tear in her voice”… [Read more…]
Over 125 families in a building on West 193rd are being treated to a catered Thanksgiving dinner by Amy Ruth courtesy of the the Pinnacle Group. Most of them would prefer to be able to cook dinner in their own home but can’t due to a gas outage that has lasted for over a month.… [Read more…]
While jaunting around the neighborhood I noticed a couple of new businesses sprouting up. For fans of La Marmite they are expanding and opening La Marmite Too over on 7th Avenue between 133rd and 134th Streets. So far just a sign announcing the opening. A couple blocks over on 8th Avenue and 135th is a… [Read more…]
Carnegie Hall Presents in collaboration with Harlem Stage / Aaron Davis Hall, Inc. A FREE Neighborhood Concert with special guest artists CHEIKH TAIROU M’BAYE AND SING SING RHYTHMS Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 PM Harlem Stage / Aaron Davis Hall, Inc. West 135th Street and Convent Avenue New York, NY This concert is FREE but… [Read more…]
November 20, 2006 by D. Bell
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