Now through August 25th, New York City’s Casa Frela Gallery will present Hollywood to Harlem, an early African American exhibition consisting of contributed cinema and information involving Mayme A. Clayton’s consistent dedication and involvement in preserving the history of these rare African American films. The Clayton Film Archives consists of one of the largest and… [Read more…]
Dear Friends, A reminder to let you know we are meeting for our regular monthly meeting this Tuesday evening (July 10th) at 7pm. The meeting will be located at the Harlem Visitor’s and Community Resource Center. The center is on the first floor at 502 West 142nd street (between Amsterdam and Hamilton Place) Please come… [Read more…]
La Marmite, originally uploaded by Eating In Translation. Dave from Eating in Translation has been chasing La Marmite all over Harlem. The awning has been up since we first spotted it back in November of last year, but still no signs of life. Right next door is the new world music club, Shrine. Related:… [Read more…]
So far The Langston has received nothing but praise, but at least one new resident isn’t thrilled with the new half million dollar unit. Our tipster wrote: So this is what you get for about half a mill’s worth: 1. cockeyed outlets and walls..EVERYTHING IS COCKEYED! 2. chipped wood floors 3. unsanded spackle (I think… [Read more…]
July 5 Jazz Affinity Health Fair Kick-Off 1pm – 4pm Camille Yarbrough & the Ancestor House Band Lady Cantrese & Gents Seleno Clark & The Harlem Groove Band July 12 Gospel The Sionettes St. Lukes Children Choir Central Baptist Choir NYCHA Youth Chorus Gospel for Teens July 19 Rhythm & Blues 2 Much… [Read more…]
In the HSA Screening Room Film Screenings will be followed by a Question & Answer session with the filmmakers. First Film Event Saturday, July 14, 2007 3:00pm – 5:00pm HSA and the Ghetto Film School Present: Can You Hear? – 6:12 minutes Director: Jonathan Rodriguez A hearing-impaired teen miraculously regains his hearing, only to learn… [Read more…]
The Flawed Hero of 125th [NYT]
July 9, 2007 by D. Bell
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