Spotlight on Katrina Adams, Executive Director of Harlem Junior Tennis [ChiSports] Harlem’s green markets offer more than fresh veggies [7Online] Harlem theater companies to participant is Park’s 365 days/365 plays [Playbill] Who has the bigger ego? Jackson vs. Sharpton [NYMag] Harlem Park seeking “green” thumbn of approval [InteriorDesign] A look at the public space exhibition… [Read more…]
July 31, 2007 by learnbyheart
Last week, Scott Schuman the Sartorialist posted a few photos of Harlem’s very well-dressed. He hardly ever makes it higher than Midtown, so it’s nice to see Manhattan’s upper half represented. Check them out here, here, here, and here. Photo Credit: The Sartoralist
July 31, 2007 by D. Bell
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St. Nick’s Dog Park Coffee Bark Saturday, August 4th 9-11am Dear Friends, This Saturday, August 4th from 9am-11am we’ll be having our monthly Coffee Bark at St. Nick’s Dog Park. Coffee Barks take place on the first Saturday of every month. This social event allows us to get to know… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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The Harlem Congressman made his rounds on Sunday proving that a politician never gets a day off. After paying respect to Mr. Copeland (and getting a big plate of soul food to boot!) Congressman Rangel made his way down to Grant’s Tomb where WBLS legend Hal Jackson, broadcast live from the Harlem Week festivities. Congressman… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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Setting: Harlem, New York 2007 Slate: Big Box vs. Mom and Pop Take 2 Roll sound…scene….action! The NY Times ran down a list of big boxsters back in April that offered a projected view of resurgence of 125th Street. Fast forward 3 months: Titles read, July 2007. Blocks of small businesses along 125th Street and… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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The Actor’s Rap! Tuesday, Tuesday, July 31 & Thursday, August 2 After two nights at Live or Die Bed-Stuy, we bring The Actor’s Rap! to Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. The Actor’s Rap! is an outrageous comedy about a group of actors frustrated by all the “rappers turned actors” who shamelessly steal their roles. Taking matters… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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A reading and conversation with four Harlem Mystery Writers will take place on Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 PM at the Countee Cullen Library. This Adult Summer Reading will have a panel discussion moderated by Gammy Singer, author of ‘Hard Luck and Trouble and featuring Grace Edwards, author of ‘The Viaduct: A Harlem Thriller’; G.… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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Folks and Family Date: August 2 to September 12, 2007 Place: Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion Columbia University 1150 St. Nicholas Avenue at 168th Street New York, NY ARTIST RECEPTION: AUGUST 2, 2007 5:00PM TO 7:00PM Exhibit Viewing Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM to 4:00PM I Stitching Our Stories: Quilt Art… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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Uptown Salsa After Work Party Event Every Wednesday through August 29 • 5:30 PM August 1 – Orchestra Broadway August 8 – Jimmy Sabater, Jr. & Los Salseros Del Hudson August 15 – Sonsublime August 22 – Rigo Y Su Grupo Ecua-Jei August 29 – Tipica Novel Ladies $5 from 5:30-6:30; $10 after 6:30 Gentlemen… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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Harlem Summer Shakespeare presents FREE performances of Shakespeare’s THE TEMPEST in the Amphitheatre at Riverbank State Park, 145th Street & Riverside Drive. August 2-26 with performances Thursday-Sunday at 8 PM. For additional information call (212) 695-1596 or go to www.pulseensembletheatre.org. The multi-ethnic, open air production of THE TEMPEST, which continues through August 26th, is… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by learnbyheart
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To start off the week, I thought I’d tell you all about one of my favorite people in my neighborhood. If any of you have a fixture or character in your life that defines the place where you live, send your stories and photos to me at helin@uptownflavor.com. … I was a new face in… [Read more…]
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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ImageNation and St. Mark’s United Methodist Church present a very special FAMILY FIRST FRIDAY as part of the ImageNation Summer Film and Music Festival
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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CLOSING FOR RENOVATIONS SALE! The Scarf Lady 408 Lenox Avenue @ 130th St., NYC (212) 862-7369 Tuesday to Saturday 11:30AM to 7:00PM Sunday Noon to 5PM Shop until you drop! All summer hats are 30% off and summer bags are 20% off.
July 30, 2007 by D. Bell
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The news is still a little sluggish this week but I managed to dig up a few stories (many of them follow ups to stories covered earlier). E. Harlem’s little league team loses State Champ bid but still in running for regionals [NYDN] Columnist Errol Lewis gives his two cents on the state of the… [Read more…]
Doug E.’s Fresh Chicken and Waffles, originally uploaded by Eating In Translation. Oh, oh oh my gawd! Remember we posted about this just the other week? Well, Dave from EIT has the first shot of Doug E. Fresh’s new chicken and waffle spot. Well, La di da (di) it is located on the corner of… [Read more…]
Topic via 55 Secret Anyone who has been to a Dominican owned and operated hair salon knows that Dominican women know how to operate a hair dryer like no other. The legend of the Dominican salon is known from Florida to New York…when you are short on money and need heat hairapy visit your nearest… [Read more…]
Since we’ve had pretty good luck so far with our reader tips, I thought I would throw this out to get your reactions. A tipster in the Copeland’s thread has spilled the beans that Pier 2110 will be the new home of cheap chicken, BBQ ribs super sized cocktails and baked beans: An insider actually… [Read more…]
COPELAND’S FINAL SUNDAY BRUNCH WILL BE SUNDAY, JULY 29TH @ 1 PM 145TH STREET BETWEEN AMSTERDAM AVENUE AND BROADWAY $25.00 PER PERSON ALL INCLUSIVE. Addendum: The NY Times produced a video about the closing of Copeland’s. Check it out: Watch: NYTimes Video via tipster
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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Wow! I haven’t done a Friday Freestyle since May? Shame on me! I need to get on the ball…. You might have figured out by now that I am a music love to the highest power! So it’s no surprise that I am a huge Jill Scott fan — from day one — from the… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Julia (Bombera), Glass and ceramic mosaic on wood -2007 24 x 48 If you’ve ever been through the 110th and Lexington subway station, you might have seen some of Manny Vega’s mosaic creations. His artwork is not only underground, but in museums, on Broadway, and on the sides of multi-story buildings. Vega, a New York… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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August 1st 6-8PM Welcome to the Terrordome Dave Zirin & William Rhoden The much-anticipated sequel to “What’s My Name, Fool?” by acclaimed commentator Zirin breaks new ground in sports writing. The book examines at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States-and abroad. In Conversation with Zirin will be our own William Rhoden… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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THEATER OF THE OPPRESSED THEATER OF THE OPPRESSED IS THEATER OF FREEDOM. IT STRIVES TO CREATE A SPACE OF LIBERTY FOR PEOPLE TO EXPLORE AND EXPRESS… Alternating Saturdays – 1:00pm-4:00pm July 28TH The Riverside Church – 91 Claremont Avenue Room – Martin Luther King #321 … [Read more…]
I forgot to mention that over the weekend I walked by a new Eritrean restaurant on the far west end of 125th Street. A tipster mentioned it a while ago but I cannot remember the name of the restaurant. I tried to go in but they were having a private event. The guy outside said… [Read more…]
As a follow up to the cloud of dissatisfaction that hung over the Harlem Book Fair concerning the overabundance of one genre (Street Lit) representing the whole of African American literature, Lawrence, the founder of Kulturefirst.com and host of WHCR’s Technocolor Radio Show has created a short survey to tap into the minds of readers.… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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First ever AFRICAN DAY PARADE African Renaissance – 53 countries – One continent Art by Evinge Date: SUNDAY AUGUST 05th 2007 Time: 12 NOON TO 9:00 PM Gathering place: 112th Street and Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox ave) in Harlem, New York Parade route: From 112th Street go up Malcolm X Blvd to 116th Street. Turn… [Read more…]
After a brief respite from the heat, the high temps have returned, and we’re wishing we were in a swimming pool. The New York Times posted a piece lauding the 52 very free, very cool NYC public pools, many of which are uptown. The thought of seeing laughing kids peeing in the (chlorinated!) water gives… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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I am pleased to welcome a new writer to our growing U.F. family. Helin J. will be joining Will and Nina as a contributing writer to the site. Our first contributing writer Reef has relocated and I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing him and his wife the best of luck in their new digs.… [Read more…]
Stephen Lewis deconstructs the loss of Copeland’s. [HakPakSak] The AmNews dishes out its take on the impending closing of Copeland’s. [AmNews] A cry against “adverse possession”. Will House of Seafood be the next victim of displacement? [AmNews] E. Harlem Little Leaguers are champs despite not having a field of dreams to call home base [NYDN]… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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Good morning! It’s Friday, the last day of the work week for some of the 9-5ers out there. Some of you even get to leave work a little early today so I’ll try to post all of the upcoming weekend events before you “punch out” for the day. I have a few items up my… [Read more…]
July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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The Morris Jumel Mansion will host an open house on August 4, 2007 from 12:00-3:00 pm Cost: FREE An afternoon of entertainment and food suitable for the entire family. Open House at the Mansion is a free event with performances from dance and theater groups as well as a special presentation from storyteller Bobby… [Read more…]
I asked about this place back in May but no one seemed to know anything about it. They’ve finally opened for business according to the AmNews: Head Over Heels, the swank shoetique at 270 St. Nicholas Avenue, NYC (on the corner of W. 126 Street), just opened two weeks ago. The shop’s slogan is, “We… [Read more…]
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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Do you like living uptown? Think you’ve got some flavor? Well have I got an offer for you! Join our team of writers. We are looking for a few good uptowners to keep the site going and add their own layer of flavor to the mix! Not only will you be attending the hottest events… [Read more…]
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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While I have never taken advantage of the opportunity to experience the annual Jazzmobile performances that take place all over Harlem, I have heard wonderful things about the quality of the jazz artists that they invite to perform and the uplifting atmosphere of the events. The 2007 Jazzmobile kicked off right after the 4th of… [Read more…]
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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Harlem Hop! Jackie Robinson Park and Marcus Garvey Park – Harlem NYC Tuesday, July 31 + August 7, 14 & 21 4 pm – 8 pm
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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Hard to believe that Harlem Week is finally here! For the full schedule of events taking place this weekend see below: Sunday, 29th “A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM” 4 – Part special HARLEM WEEK Event Featuring International exhibitors & vendors, cultural and gospel performances, an outdoor fashion show, live concert & more! Noon to 9:00… [Read more…]
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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SUNDAY • AUGUST 12 • 2:00 PM The Birth of Cool: Jazz from 1947-57 During the Swing Era, there were a handful of musicians who championed a new, lighter approach to jazz rhythm and a cooler attitude towards their audiences. These included saxophonist Lester Young and singer Billie Holiday and inspired musicians such as Miles… [Read more…]
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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“Slumlord by choice” brokers himself into $1.395 million dollar condo in America [NYO] “Harlem has arrived” according to city developers [NYS] Creepy book profiles Harlem’s deceased [Metapsychology Online]
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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originally uploaded by Eating In Translation. …but the Caribbean restaurant at 200 W. 146th St. will reopen as Class A Restaurant “in about a month,” said the fellow in the dust mask, “if people show up and do their job.” By his tone, six to eight weeks seems more likely. Dave Cook EatingInTranslation.com
July 26, 2007 by D. Bell
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Good morning! It is a lovely Thursday morning and we have a few things in store for you. Later today we’ll be posting about new Caribbean spots popping up around the neighborhod. We’ll also be scooping out the local news and whatever else you toss our way before noon. Finally, there is a long term… [Read more…]
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July 31, 2007 by D. Bell
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