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…]
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March 22, 2007 by D. Bell
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