A Traditional West African Dance Class with Nafisa Sharriff Join us for a free, traditional West African Dance Class outside, under the sun at Central Park’s Great Hill, taught by Master Instructor Nafisa Sharriff. Experience the rich folklore of the Old Malian Empire, as we dance, drum and sing under the sun! Plan to stay… [Read more…]
August 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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It’s your last weekend to catch a performance of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. The Pulse Theatre Ensemble production is multi-ethnic and totally modern. The setting is an island near North Africa, the music features a Bulgarian women’s choir, and the production was inspired by Lost. Tonight, Saturday, and Sunday Riverbank State Park(south end) 8:00 p.m. –… [Read more…]
August 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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This weekend at the Theater of the Riverside Church, evenings of film screenings from the African Diaspora Film Series. Friday, August 24 6:30 p.m. The Glass Ceiling 8:30 p.m. D 4 Delivery 8:30 p.m. NY’s Dirty Laundry Saturday, August 25 5:00 p.m. On the Verge of a Fever 7:00 p.m. Aces 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Sunday,… [Read more…]
August 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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The Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic is happening tonight at Rucker Park. Scoop Jackson of ESPN.com thinks it’s a pretty big deal. What: Twenty-four of the nation’s top-ranked high-school players, with opposing coaches Jerry Tarkanian and Baron Davis Where: Rucker Park, 155th St. and Frederick Douglas Boulevard When: Tips off on Friday at 7:30… [Read more…]
August 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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There are many ways to experience New York City and Harlem. However much you’ve seen already, there’s still more to see. So how about a tour this weekend? A couple suggestions: The Spanish Harlem Salsa Tour, coordinated by Salsa Sight. The tour features the former and present homes of famous musicians like Joe Cuba, Tito… [Read more…]
August 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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A piece about Charlie Parker, featuring a profile of Abbey Lincoln, who performs this weekend at the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. [NYT] A protest in Harlem over gang caps. [NYP] Parents in the community are calling on the Yankees to stop manufacturing the caps. [Newsday] On the seven-month anniversary of that superhero day, Wesley Autrey… [Read more…]
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August 24, 2007 by learnbyheart
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