Upcoming Schomburg Events

STAGED READING Last supper Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 7:00 PM The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Classical Theatre of Harlem present a staged reading of Last Supper by G.R. Delva. For more information about the reading, visit www.fdcac.org or call (212) 864-3375. LECTURE AND AWARD CEREMONY Honoring Women Who Dedicate Their Lives to… [Read more…]

Grandparents Get their Groove On

On Saturday, June 23rd, 2007, GRANDPARENTS AROUND THE WORLD PRODUCTIONS, will be holding their annual GRANDPARENTS BALL in Harlem, New York. This annual event will be preceded by a horse drawn carriage procession up Lenox Avenue, and will  offer guest speakers, gospel singers, praise dancers, live poetry readings, a live band and more. The GRANDPARENTS… [Read more…]

Harlem History: The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club, which sits in aloof detachment away from the rest of Harlem’s historical institutions, has always been an anomaly of sorts. The first question that comes to mind is ‘why is it waayyyy over here?’ The second thing is, ‘it sure is small.’ That’s because the location of the present day Cotton Club… [Read more…]

Celebrate the return of the Tree of Hope

Harlem’s Tree of Hope Replanted (Again) in June 2007 Across from Big Apple Jazz,  2236 Adam Clayton Powell (7th Ave between W132nd and W131st Street) Public Ceremony is this SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2007 AT 11AM PARTY TO FOLLOW AT EZ’S WOODSHED  212 283-JAZZ (5299) Honoring The Copasetics, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and all Jazz Musicians. Two… [Read more…]

Stitching Our Stories: Quilt Art

Harlem Girls Quilting Circle Presents Stitching Our Stories: Quilt Art by Our Community’s Children Place: Countee Cullen Branch Library 104 West 136th Street,  New York, NY 10030 Exhibit Dates: June 20 to August 27, 2007 Viewing Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2:00PM to 5:30PM Wednesday 2:00PM to 7:30PM and Saturday 1:00PM to 4:30PM For… [Read more…]

Harlem Art

Harlem is filled with hidden art galleries and extremely talented artists. One of them emailed me yesterday with the following information:   “I am a painter in West Harlem on 143rd st. I always open my studio for the Harlem Studio tour (HOAST) however, this month I am painting in a residency program at the… [Read more…]

Oklahoma Smoke BBQ Update

Oklahoma Smoke BBQ, originally uploaded by illoquentgent. A reader inquired yesterday: “Does anybody know anything about this restaurant? Is it open yet? If so, how’s the food.” Related: Flavor Uptown

The Scoop: Environment and Education

How congestion pricing hurts Harlem [NYT] Hidden cultural treasure tucked away on Sugar Hill [NYU] Geoffrey Canada talks education reform with Columbia U. [Columbia Tribune] Columbia’s expansion plan continues to stir controversy [Architectural Record] Harlem Assemblyman proposes apology for slavery [WNBC]

Summer Jazz Concert Series

Casa Frela Gallery Presents Summer Jazz Concert Series in Harlem Featuring Oriente Lopez – Saturday, June 23, 2007, 8PM-10PM Oriente Lopez is a world renowned Cuban flautist, pianist, composer, and arranger. In previous years he has collaborated with Silvio Rodriguez, Fito Paez, Chucho Valdez, Arturo Sandoval, Pablo Milanez, and Chico Buarque de Hollanda. Recently he… [Read more…]

Organic Burritos in Harlem? Say Que?

Well, sort of in Harlem depending on who you talk to…via Grub Street: “Columbia students have gained a Chipotle at 110th and Broadway, and it will kick off its opening on Wednesday, June 27, with a fund-raiser for the university’s athletics.” [Grub Street]   Chipotle – Columbia University 2843 Broadway New York, NY 10025 212-222-1712… [Read more…]

Let your youngster experience Artscape this summer

ARTSCAPE Summer Arts Day Camp is a six-week program in dance, music, theater and the visual arts for ages 4-18. HSA also offers private music lessons for children and adults. Lunch is provided.   Details and application form at www.harlemschoolofthearts.org or contact Mary Vargas, Registrar, at (212) 926-4100, ext. 304 or by email: mvargas@harlemschoolofthearts.org.

The Scoop: records, real estate and recreation

The Record Shack continues its fight to hold on [NYT] Langston duplex penthouse is the house of the week [NYP] Upper Manhattan parks featured in Washington Post [SS] Langston’s last home has a second renaissance [Newsday] Kalahari homeowner looks forward to moving to Harlem [NYDN] Harlem teens wrongly detained on way to pricey private school [WABC]

Update: New Starbuck’s

*Update: Those who longed for the taste of Starbuck’s must wait a while longer…the 145th location was still closed as of this morning but they look very close to being ready to open* The paint has dried and the furniture has been delivered. The new Starbuck’s located on 145th Street on the corner of Bradhurst… [Read more…]

JVC Jazz Festival in Harlem

Father’s Day in Harlem offers the Sonny Fortune Quartet with Michael Cochrane, Chip Jackson & Steve Johns on Sunday, June 17, at 3:00 p.m. at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Geri Allen Trio with Rashaan Carter, Kassa Overall & tap dancer Maurice Chestnut light up the night at the Studio Museum in Harlem… [Read more…]

Urb Alt Festival

If you think that Harlem is only about jazz and hip hip then you have another think coming. Harlem has always been the land of innovation. Don’t forget that Harlem is the birth place of be-bop, the Lindy Hop and most certainly, as the Apollo says, the place where “stars are born and legends are… [Read more…]

Rendezvous at The Shrine

One Love+Voice+World

Harbor Conservatory

HARBOR CONSERVATORY SUMMER PROGRAMS 2007 2 Week Intensive Workshops for Children and Teens In Classical Music; Musical Theater and Dance; and Latin Music MUSICAL THEATER AND DANCE INTENSIVE (Singing, Dancing, Acting and Final Showcase Performance) SESSON I: Friday, June 29 – Friday, July 13, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm SESSON II: Monday, July 16 –… [Read more…]

Ladies Singing the Blues-SOLD OUT!!!

Click on image to enlarge Will be reprized at Harlem Week – July 29th at Grant’s Tomb @ 2:00 p.m.

Father’s Day Recommendations

All of the dads out there who have and continue to play an active role in the lives of your children deserve to be celebrated. I’m sending out an early Happy Father’s Day. Lots of events going on in Harlem this weekend to honor the dads. Be sure to check out the extensive health fair… [Read more…]

The Museum of African American Cinema

Raise your hand if you know that there is a Museum of African American Cinema. Okay, you can put your hand down. Now raise your hand if you know that it is located in Harlem. That’s right, there is Museum of African American Cinema that is temporary located in the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State… [Read more…]

On the Track: Track and Field

They won’t make to Beijing in 2008 but your kids can start prepping for their Olympic medal now. Sign them up to run track this summer! CityParks Track & Field gives New York City kids the chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races to long jump, shot put and… [Read more…]

On the Course: Beginner Golf Classes

Could your little one be the next Tiger Woods? Find out this summer by signing your mini-me up for a beginner golf class. The beginner program introduces students to the basics of driving, pitching and putting. Near the end of the program, participants learn how to keep score and play on a 3-hole target course… [Read more…]

On the Court: Tennis Classes for Kids

Could she be the next Venus or Serena or he the next James Blake? The only way to find out is by signing your kids up for the tennis classes this summer. FREE LESSONS IN CITY PARKS CityParks Tennis features free lessons for children ages 5 to 16 from July 2nd through August 14th in… [Read more…]

Where 3 or more are gathered

The city that never sleeps is also the city that never dances according to the law books. Dancing in bars and restaurants that are not licensed as dance clubs is a no no in the Big Apple. It’s no wonder that you can be in a club and the beat is thumpin’ yet everyone is… [Read more…]

Kids take Harlem

Time Out NewYork (TONY) has an article about local kids who have been involved in a photography project around Harlem. The kids have been armed with digital cameras and set loose around the neighborhood to take their best shot. The photo exhibit can be seen at Big Apple Jazz located on Lenox Avenue. Read the… [Read more…]

Annual Father’s Day Harlem Bike Race

33rd Annual Skyscraper Harlem Classic / New York State Criterium Championship Presented by Skyscraper Productions and Century Road Club Association Sunday, June 18, 2006 CATEGORY DISTANCE START TIME FEE PRIZES This is the 2006 New York State Criterium Championship — everyone is welcome but special awards to first three New York State men (in pro-1-2-3… [Read more…]

Don’t Forget…

Book Give-a-way

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The (short) Scoop

111 CPN back in the newspapers [NYS] and over here [NYP] and on NY1 [NY1] Harlem Success celebrates 1st year of success [NYS] Taller Boricua museum site back on the market [NYP]

Price of the Tickets

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…]

MCNY: Spanish Language Cinema in El Barrio

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…]

International Caribbean Diaspora Film Festival

Friday Night Freedom

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…]

Apollo adds text-to-vote to amateur night program

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…]

Hale House celebrates 38 years

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…]

Billie’s Black celebrates 1st Anniversary

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…]

Historic Harlem Parks Fundraiser

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…]

125th Update

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…]

Taste of Washington Heights & Inwood

TWHI is organized to complement the launch of the “Northern Manhattan Dining Guide” (now in its 4th printing), which serves as an updated survey of the best local eateries in the area. This year’s event will mimic the previous epicurean extravaganza by gastronomically transporting the attendees to different regions of the globe, but will also… [Read more…]