THE FRANK SILVERA WRITERS’ WORKSHOP in association with the H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players Theatre PRESENTS: AN ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION SHOWCASE OF A NEW PLAY, “PRICE OF THE TICKETS” (A group of men and women are at odds on the night before going to the 1995 Million Man March in Washington, DC) Written by M. Younger Roberts Directed… [Read more…]
June 13, 2007 by D. Bell
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WEDNESDAY • JUNE 27 • 6:30 PM The Golden Age of Spanish-Language Cinema in El Barrio In the era of the Spanish Civil War, East Harlem was a growing Latino neighborhood and home to two thriving Spanish-language movie houses whose programming included stage shows and films from Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and the United States. James… [Read more…]
June 13, 2007 by D. Bell
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June 13, 2007 by D. Bell
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If you haven’t spent a Friday night in the elegant Harlem Tea Room during one of their Friday Night Freedom events, then you haven’t fully experienced the “new” Harlem. What a way to wrap up a rough work week and start a fabulous weekend. Listen to the soothing sounds of the Tyrone Birkette band, featuring… [Read more…]
Following on the heels of popular “text your vote” shows like “American Idol,” the Apollo Amateur Night has decided to “modernize the way fans vote for their favorite contestant.” Merging tradition with technology, four finalists will be selected live at the Theater through traditional audience ‘applause’ voting. Beginning immediately after the show and running through… [Read more…]
Despite the controversy that swirled amid the good work of patron saint, Mother Hale, the Hale House is going strong after 38 years. Mother Hale’s formula was simple: “love plus education equals transformation.” Although Mother Hale passed away in 1992, the legacy of her life continues to touch children who used to be considered “throw… [Read more…]
It’s Official…Billie’s Black is celebrating one year of success! Billie’s Black One Year Anniversary Bash Featuring…. DEXTER MYERS LIVE Saturday, June 23 @10pm Billie’s Black NYC 271 West 119th St (bet St. Nicholas & Frederick Douglas) A, B, C, D to 125th St. walk down to 119th st. www.billiesblack.com $15 Admission Soul Singer Extraordinaire… Anthony… [Read more…]
June 13, 2007 by D. Bell
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Historic Harlem Parks Joint Outreach and Fundraising Tomorrow Partnership for Parks will meet to discuss a Historic Harlem Park joint fund raising and outreach effort; please join us! The four Historic Harlem Parks are Morningside Park, Jackie Robinson Park, St. Nicholas Park and Marcus Garvey Park. Come and lean how park groups can: Apply… [Read more…]
The Harlem hot dog mystery is solved! See above picture. Source: Flickr – Infinite Jeff. By the way, Frank’s has been there for a while. Update: we keep going back and as to whether is Frank’s Papaya or Papaya King. Now it seems we are back to it being Papaya King. As reported by Greasy… [Read more…]
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June 13, 2007 by D. Bell
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