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…]
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July 27, 2007 by D. Bell
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