Let’s consider this volume one of what is sure to be a series of great weekends this spring. The Grand (re) opening of a new and improved Cafe Largo! After four years of extensive renovation this neighborhood favorite has reopened its doors in a larger, sexier space. There is a new dining room in the… [Read more…]
Curbed offers an insider’s view of two new “south” Harlem developments, The Ellington at 117th (not to be confused with Ellington on the Park on Bradhurst and 146th) and Loft 124 on 124th Street. Harlem Heat [Curbed] Related: A Bird’s Eye View of Loft 124
A future Langston resident excited reported that the Langston will start closings at the end of next month. See actually comment below: The Langston will start closings on April 30th! Just got the letter. Start packing your boxes and reserving your moving vans…you know that summer is the busiest time of the year to move.… [Read more…]
Mind, Body N Socials sponsored a night of networking full of talented and creative women at Suite 308 on Lenox Avenue. In case you don’t know, Suite 308 is one of the hottest new lounges in Harlem and it is run by a 26 year old young woman who is truly a force to be… [Read more…]
March 29, 2007 by D. Bell
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Word of Walter Turnbull’s passing created a wave of shock and sorrow throughout the community, particularly amongst those who were personally touched by his gift of music. In the course of this week, much has been said about Dr. Turnbull’s legacy, both positive and negative. Today, he will be laid to rest and honored at… [Read more…]
March 28, 2007 by D. Bell
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U Need To Network A Women’s Month Tribute This event will take place at a woman-owned venue and feature women guest speakers who are making power moves professionally and in business. Come and network, mingle and get an opportunity to talk about your business or company. Meet Celeste Beatty Founder of Harlem Brewing Co. and… [Read more…]
March 28, 2007 by D. Bell
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With the first vestiges of spring upon us (75 degrees in March!) it is time to start stripping away those winter layers (literally and figuratively) and get back into summer shape. What better way to do it than by walking through you own neighborhood? Each week from the middle of April to the middle of… [Read more…]
March 28, 2007 by D. Bell
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I found this little note in my inbox today: I wanted to be the first to introduce you to Racked.com. Brought to you by the fine folks behind Curbed and Eater, Racked is a blog about shopping, stores and the retail scene of New York City. The site launches today. Racked is written and edited… [Read more…]
A flustered Edward Cardinal Egan fled through an underground tunnel at an East Harlem church last night to escape the wrath of protesters furious about closures of their parishes. “Egan, Egan, open our church!” screamed some 30 people from the shuttered Our Lady Queen of Angels parish and other churches as he quickly strode past… [Read more…]
March 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street Harlem, New York 10027 40.8106, -73.9517 HEALTH TIME AT THE APOLLO WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with partner North General Hospital, presents its second annual Women’s Health Fair in honor of Women’s History Month.… [Read more…]
March 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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David vs. Goliath Foundation for the Arts Present Making Your Publishing Work For You: Can You Be Successful In a Business That You Know Nothing About? A Distinguished Panel of Record Execs Define: What Is Music Publishing? Music Sampling – What is Copyright Infringement? What Are The Standard Writers Publisher Royalty Share? When: Tuesday, March… [Read more…]
March 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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The vacant five-story building on Lexington Avenue between East 115th and East 116th streets collapsed just after 11:30 a.m. 12 workers were on the site at the time of the collapsed. All 12 have been accounted for. The abandoned five-story building used to house a grocery and liquor store. Residents said they heard a loud… [Read more…]
March 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra featured at Swing “46″ every Monday night will perform on Friday, March 30, 2007 9PM – 2AM, at All Saints Church (Spann Hall), 129th Street & Madison, for the 8th Annual Black & White Swing, Salsa, Blues & Funk Dance presented by Beans, Cornbread & Butter Milk… [Read more…]
We just can’t get enough of The Langston around here! Although it seems that some of the early buyers are a little unhappy with the way business was conducted, the retail end of the building is going to be generating buzz for quite a while. The NY Times has caught wind of the development…I wonder… [Read more…]
March 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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amNewYork spotlighted Africa Kine in their Small Business feature today: The most requested dish at the restaurant is the first item on the menu, Thiebu Djeun, a fish and rice dish cooked with various vegetables. On busier nights, the eatery seats some 100 diners and it’s not just Africans ordering; Mar has witnessed an increase… [Read more…]
409 Edgecombe Avenue, The House on Sugar Hill by Katherine Butler Jones. 409 Edgecombe, the 13-story home to the black elite at the height of the Harlem Renaissance was also the home of Mme. St. Clair, Queen of Policy in Harlem and nemesis of Dutch Shultz. Culture clashes emerge between African Americans, West Indians, middle… [Read more…]
Dawnay, Day, the London-based investment bank, has invested $250 million (£127 million) on homes in Harlem, New York, as a foundation to building an American arm with property worth more than £5 billion, The Times has learnt.Dawnay, Day’s investment in East Harlem represents a huge gamble on the rapid gentrification of the couple of square… [Read more…]
March 25, 2007 by D. Bell
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Open Up Your World featuring KAISSA and AMANDA HOMI Sunday, April 1, 2007 7 PM Langston Hughes Auditorium FREE ADMISSION RSVP required at (212) 491-2040 or iprograms@nypl.org Visit www.kaissa.com 515 Malcolm X Blvd Temporary entrance: 103 West 135th Street New York, NY 10037www.schomburgcenter.org
In the wake of recent battles over landmarking Harlem sites like The Renaissance, The Corn Exchange Bank building continues to sit dormant alongside the tracks near the 125th Street Metro-North station. Designed by Hugh Lamb and Charles Rich and completed in 1884, the bank was a showcase of Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival architecture, with… [Read more…]
Just one block away from the rumored Harlem Macy’s [video] is a rumored Harlem ESPN. See below: Finally, if this is true, it’s a real doozy: “The NE corner of 126th and Lenox, just 3 storefronts away from Starbucks, is under redeveolopment (old Mutual Life Insurance Building well known by Harlemites). It’s under active redevelopment… [Read more…]
Walter Turnbull, the founder of the famed Boys Choir of Harlem, died Friday afternoon. He was 62. Turnbull suffered a stroke months earlier. The story of Walter Turnbull is one of triumph turned to tragedy. Turnbull, a former opera singer, founded the world renown Boys Choir of Harlem in 1968. The choir quickly lost their… [Read more…]
March 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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Londel’s Friday, March 30 and 31 9PM-11PM www.londelsrestaurant.com/home.htm Abyssinian Baptist Church HIV/AIDS: A Woman’s Issue Saturday, March 31 10AM-3PM www.abyssinian.org As an aside, Nefetari composed the music for the Sugar Hill Ale commercial. For more information visit: Nefetari Bey’s website Related: Jazz Stylings
March 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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Cedric the Entertainer, best known for his role on “The Steve Harvey Show” and as one of The Kings of Comedy, will be performing at the United Palace Theater (also known as Reverend Ike’s church.) March 24 at 7:30 p.m. United Palace Theater 4140 Broadway at West 175th Street 212-568-6700 $39.50
Grandma’s Place toystore opens on 120th and Lenox [Harlem Fur] And in related news, according to the NYTimes for the first time since at least the 1960s, white children now outnumber either black or Hispanic youngsters in that age group in Manhattan. [NY Times] Harlem Park gets revamped [Curbed] East Harlem gets another new bakery… [Read more…]
After years of talking and wading through political red tape, a Groundbreaking ceremony for Harlem’s historic Renaissance Ballroom Complex will finally happen.The Renaissance, located between 138 and 139th Streets, and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and Lenox Avenues, was formerly known as The Renaissance Ballroom and Casino or “The Renny.” If you remember last month The… [Read more…]
We tsk, tsked and shook our heads as churches sold out to development companies that converted them into condos. Now the battle of secular versus sacred has added a new twist. The United Palace Theater in Washington Heights. The former movie palace at Broadway at 175th Street — currently home of the Reverend Ike’s Christ… [Read more…]
March 22, 2007 by D. Bell
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BOOK CELEBRATION Dreams of Africa in Alabama Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 6:00 PM Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, (Enter at 103 West 135th Street), New York, NY 10037-1801 (directions) Dreams of Africa Join us for a book celebration with Dr. Sylviane A.… [Read more…]
March 22, 2007 by D. Bell
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Don’t Miss The Harlem School of the Arts’ Spring Dance Concert Friday, March 30th & Saturday, March 31st at 7:30pm Please join us for a student dance showcase celebrating our students’ acceptance into New York City specialized arts high schools. Special guest artists include Joseph Monroe Webb of Bring in Da Noise, Francine Ott… [Read more…]
Hosted by Troy Johnson, Harlem World Magazine senior book editor and founder of the African American Literary Book Club (AALBC.com) and Relentless Aaron from the Spring 2007 issue of Harlem World Magazine. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 @ 7:00 pm at the picturesque River Room. Meet authors: Hickson, Norma Jean Darden (Spoonbread) and Heather Covington. Meet… [Read more…]
March 22, 2007 by D. Bell
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Featuring: Lori Hartman – Vocals The Junior Mance Trio – Junior Mance: Piano, Hide Tanaka: Bass, Jackie Williams: Drums, Jimmy Greene: Saxophone. Johnny Hartman 1923 • 1983 If I had to choose a favorite male jazz vocalist I would have to say that Johnny Hartman would be him. I first heard Johnny’s voice, rich and… [Read more…]
March 22, 2007 by D. Bell
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Don’t blink because you might miss this month’s book give-a-way. Subscribers, check your email and send your entry to uptownflavor[at]gmail.com. One subscriber will be randomly selected to win on Monday so get yours in today. Good luck! Thanks to our sponsor, Hachette Book Group, we are offering a hard copy edition of Blink. To find… [Read more…]
In honor of Women’s History Month, LIFE CAMP Inc, in association with Harlem Dowling West Side Center and Ravenel Records, presents the “Women on the Move” Speaking Series on Wednesday, March 28. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Harlem Dowling West Side Center (2090 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.)… [Read more…]
March 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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We were completely oblivious to these condos until they were recently brought to our attention. Overshadowed by the more prominent high rise condo developments in the area, Casa Loma at 229 West 116th Street between Frederick Douglas and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevards, is a restored pre-war building that seems to have retained some of… [Read more…]
March 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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There are so many fabulous designers in Harlem, so I would love to see someone from this area win the competition. Start putting your portfolio together and sign up today! Open Calls begin later this month for season four of Bravo’s fashion design reality series “Project Runway”. Interested designers can visit www.BravoTV.com for rules and… [Read more…]
Last week Harlem Girl inquired in the comments section of the Upscale Bistro thread: Did Emperor’s Roe close? Well, Harlem Girl I’m sorry to say that it looks like Emperor’s Roe has gone the way of (allegedly) Harlem Grill and (temporarily) Native. Visit our favorite pet detective, Harlem Fur, for the scoop on what went… [Read more…]
March 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND SPOTTED ALL OVER? Today is officially the first full day of spring and one of the trends already popping up in store windows is polka dots. If you’ve been putting it off, now is a great time to hit the gym to prepare to sport your yellow polka dot… [Read more…]
March 21, 2007 by D. Bell
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