PUBLIC PROGRAM THE TALE OF THREE CITIES: NEW YORK-CHICAGO-ST. LOUIS Friday, July 27, 2007, 6 – 8 pm With the goal of facilitating dialogue among artists working in other centers, this panel will bring together artists from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Juan William Chavez director of Boots Contemporary… [Read more…]
July 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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The ’07 New York Magazine list of Cheap Eats has been released. With the closing of many neighborhood favorites you are probably wondering how uptown fared. Have a looksee: Fishers of Men 121 W. 125th St., nr. Lenox Ave.; 212-678-4268 This is the only place in town—and probably the planet—where you can get a Papaya… [Read more…]
This past Saturday the Harlem Book Fair came and went. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for perusing the tables of books lining 135th Street in West Harlem. In spite of the growing success of the HBF, quite a few attendees (and authors) have complained that the proliferation of “street lit” has negatively impacted… [Read more…]
Justin Timberlake isn’t the only celebrity being hospitable in New York. Hip hop legend, Doug E. Fresh plans to open up two new restaurants in Harlem. Although still performing in almost 300 shows per year, Doug E. recently added restaurateur to his extensive resume by opening Caribbean restaurant Negril Hideaway in Elmwood Park, NJ. Doug… [Read more…]
Photo and quote via NY Times New greenmarket, at East 99th Street between Madison and Park Avenues. The greenmarket, which operated for the first time last year, is the only one serving East Harlem; the next closest is on First Avenue between East 92nd and 93rd Streets.The new market will sell fresh produce each Friday,… [Read more…]
July 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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via The Friends of St. Nick Park: This week, St. Nicholas Park is host to the 6th Annual Historic Harlem Parks Film Festival. This event is the highlight of the Park’s summer events. All films take place at the beautiful 135th street plaza (St. Nicholas Avenue and 135th street). The events are free. The schedule… [Read more…]
Here is a quick rundown of what’s been happening in Harlem: Profile feature on Joe Holland of Uptown Partners and Fifth on Park [BSN] Oklahoma Smoke on 145th Street has opened its doors to the public and it seems that their “smoky-sweet” flavor is a big hit. [comments/tips] “If you insist on smoke, then head… [Read more…]
July 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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It’s been a minute but we’re back. I hope you took the opportunity to explore other Harlem community based blogs during our absence. I’d like to thank Doug from Blog Soop for providing the write up about a new art gallery in East Harlem and Harlem Fur for taking over as the eyes and ears… [Read more…]
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July 23, 2007 by D. Bell
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