by Averlyn Archer I’d been looking around the neighborhood for something new when I read somewhere about the Hispanic Society of America. The Society was founded as a free museum and research library by Archer Milton Huntington in 1904 to promote the cultural traditions and artistic heritage of mainly Spain, Portugal and Latin America, as well… [Read more…]
August 17, 2007 by learnbyheart
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While browsing Etsy.com, I happened upon a homemade beauty product line called nunu+love, and it looks like it comes out of Harlem. The seller even has a product named after her hometown, Sweet Harlem Hair. From the website: This unique infusion including Sweet Almond & Kukui Nut oils promote healthy hair while moisturizing the hair… [Read more…]
August 17, 2007 by learnbyheart
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Happening Saturday afternoon in East Harlem: The East Harlem Arts Festival! Now in its fourth year, the festival will bring together art, music, dancing, and even a fashion show. Additionally, the Nuyorican Universal Theatre Society (NUTS) will perform excerpts from the show, “Our Times.” Saturday, August 18 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Related: East Harlem… [Read more…]
August 17, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The Joe Chambers Outlaw Band is playing a free set this evening at Riverbank State Park as part of the Jammin’ On the Hudson series. Band: Javon Jackson – saxes Dwayne Burno – bass Misha Tysiganov – piano, keyboards Steve Berrios – percussion Joe Chambers – drums, vibraphone Special Quest Jeremy Steig, Flautist and Artist,… [Read more…]
August 17, 2007 by learnbyheart
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For those up for a trek outside the neighborhood, there’s a documentary screening tonight at the Brecht Forum of Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind, an American Experience production from PBS. 451 West Street @ 7:30 p.m. Suggest Donation Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm, look for me all around… [Read more…]
August 17, 2007 by learnbyheart
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How about some Tom Cruise in Harlem? [NYP] An older article on the Church of Scientology’s property purchase… [NYO] Farewell, Max Roach. [NYT] Would you rent a pet? [NYSun] The last days of alien stories from Weekly World News. [TIME] Save the Harlem Karate Institute. [BlackNews.com]
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August 17, 2007 by learnbyheart
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