Dance, Baile, Funky Stuff

Dance all winter to keep yourself warm, increase flexibility, learn to move with sensual confidence and stay fit! Saturdays from 10 to 11:00 a.m and Sundays at 3:00(starting in March) Cost: $8.00 per class Your Rebirth 70 West 125th Street, between Lenox and 5th

Say Yes!

Donald Hilliard, Jr. a renown minister of 25 years, teacher, community leader, lecturer, – Senior Pastor of Cathedral International with three locations throughout New Jersey has written a series of powerful books that have empowered the lives of people across the country. He has opened a new chapter in his life and ministry as a visual artist –… [Read more…]

Cry, (Little) Africa

 Time Out New York recently wrote a review that listed a sampling of African resturants in Manhattan with absolutely no mention of Harlem’s Little West Africa!  Find it unfathomable?  See for yourself.

Spring a Head & Experience Harlem

Politics and Art: What a mix!

Friends, If you have considered doing something but did not know what to do; If you haven’t thought about helping but would like to; If you just need to get out of the house, meet some forward thinking folk, and can make a time/cellphone contribution; please check out the FAQs on this page: http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=44960 and… [Read more…]

Coffee Barks is postponed

Dear Friends, With rain and a wintry mix expected tonight and tomorrow morning, we are moving this month’s Coffee Bark to Sunday morning, March 2nd from 9am-11am. The weather is forecast as sunny on Sunday and I think we’ll enjoy that time a lot more. The Coffee Barks will continue on the first Saturday of… [Read more…]

The Blogscan

Here’s a little taste of the Harlem Blogosphere: The Dance Theatre of Harlem is looking to recruit some talented young artists across the nation. [U-notes of Univ. of Harford] A Manhattan blogger shines the spotlight on ‘Harlem rent parties‘ and jazz musician Fats Waller. [Kottke.org] Canvas, Paper, and Stone announces a ‘Harlem for Obama‘ gallery… [Read more…]

The Scoop: Leap Day Edition!

[Walter Dean Myers on right-NYPost] Harlem’s own Walter Dean Myers shares his memories about the ‘Black Capital’.[NYPost] With all the buzz surrounding “American Gangster” it was only a matter of time before we heard about the legend “Bumpy” Johnson in the new book about “Harlem’s Godfather”. [HipHopElements] A man is stabbed to death on 118th… [Read more…]

Invisible Life: Casting Call

NYC Open Casting Call – Monday, March 3rd in Harlem:INVISIBLE LIFE The Musical Based on the NY Times Best selling novel by E. Lynn Harris  AUDITION DATE: Monday, March 3rd TIME: 11:30am – 4:00pm SIGN UP BEGINS: 11 am LOCATION Nubian Heritage, 2037 5th Avenue, Harlem, NYC (between 125 and 126th Street)

Harlem’s Next Idol

 The next generation of rap could soon be lead by a 22 year old Harlemite who practically learned to rap before he learned to talk. Jelani Day, son of clothier Dapper Dan, is part of a newer breed of rappers in the spirit of Sean (P.Diddy) Combs and Kanye West:  Rappers whose lives were not defined by the constraints of poverty or… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Nook

Talking With Children About Sex and AIDS: At What Age to Start?[ New York Times] Vaccinating Boys for Girls’ Sake? [New York Times] Professor Joseph and Harlem Teens Raise the Roof at 80th Academy Awards [Columbia News] 10 Handy Numbers in Mobile Phone [Current] Go Back to Black [New York Times] NYC hate crime rate… [Read more…]

Bill Duke presents: Cover

I received the following message in an email and since I am a huge fan of both Bill Duke and independent films I am curious as to why this film has received such limited distribution when it appears to be in the same vein of Tyler Perry’s hits.  Has anyone seen it?

Follies and Ruins

Follies and Ruins: recent paintings by Suzanne Malitz Artist’s Reception Wednesday, February 20 5:30-7pm On view through March 6, 2008 Columbia University in the City of New York The Gallery Space at the Lasker Building 3960 Broadway (at 168th St) For more information: Columbia Spaces

Lenox Terrace Celebrates 50 Years

Lenox Terrace, a residential rental complex with 1,716 units in Harlem, is celebrating a landmark event – its 50th anniversary.  To commemorate the property’s rich history, the owners and operators of Lenox Terrace, located between 132nd and 135th Streets and Lenox and Fifth Avenues, today unveiled the first in a series of plaques honoring events… [Read more…]

The Scoop: Mid-Week Late Night Reading

Corporate Welfare with a new dress and new shade of lipstick [Times] Pain free dentistry: fact or fiction [ABC News] Real(i)ty Check: Harlem [UrbanDigs.com] Former “Bagel in Harlem” blogger gives her insight into the real estate market [Curbed via InTheBox] New state-of-the-art library opens in Harlem [NY1]

National Black Writers Conference

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Art Jam

Drawing on the creative roots that connect them to the motherland and the black church experience, the works of these African- American women extends recognition long overdue them as artists. Featured Artists: floral designer E. Maye Beauchamp visual artist Aleathia Brown hair historian Carla Brown quilter Margaret Feemster photographer PJ Jones photographer Noreen Mallory filmmaker… [Read more…]

Yoga….Bliss

experience… Yoga Bliss at Harlem Healing Arts 18 East 116 St. (between 5th and Madison Aves.) Tuesdays and Thursdays,  12:30-1:30pm Drop-in classes for a quick bit of bliss $12 Classes begin March 4! Yoga Bliss www.yogablissnyc.com 212-712-8715

Droppin’ Today: New Erykah Badu

Watch the Video for “Honey” [Soulbounce.com]

Tai Chi Anyone?

The following message was posted to outside.in’s message board.  If you are interested log onto outside.in to respond. Does anyone want to do Tai Chi in near Amsterdam and 140′s? Maybe St. Nicholas Park or something? I don’t actually have any expertise, but I would really like to do something in my neighborhood, get to know… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Nook

Regulating Residency Requirements at the City Council [Gotham Gazette] FDA : Denture Cleansers Warnings after Reactions and One Death [The News is NowPublic.com] Harlem Is… Music – The Spirit of Community Honoring Jazz Icon Olu Dara [Jazz News] E-Health Record System Seen as Boon to Prevention [The New York Sun ] New York and the Vanguard… [Read more…]

Added to the Mix

In the comments section of a recent thread there was a discussion about the lack of “beer and burger” spots in Harlem.  While I’m not a beer and burgers type of gal myself, I will acknowledge that there is a lack of variety in the Harlem social scene.  A number of new residents want more casual places… [Read more…]

The Scoop

Harlem Vintage featured on CNN [CNN] One family’s tale of being torn by Harlem’s Rezoning [Statesman] Times Retracts Overinflated Stats for Harlem Housing Market[NYT]

A Raisin in the Sun – Tonight!

For more info: Official Website Airs: February 25 @ 8pm on ABC

La Tropezienne Bakery

The ‘hounds are at it again. They’ve recommended La Tropezienne located between 109th and 110th Streets on the east side: I just came across this little gem today – a great neighborhood find on 1st ave between 109th & 110th streets. The shop is bright and clean. A sign on the wall says everything is… [Read more…]

The 601 Series

The 601 Series was blended by Don Pepin Garcia, former master blender for Cohiba in Cuba, who has rejuvenated the medium to full-bodied market by creating cigars with loads of flavor and spice that are also smooth and balanced. The 601 is made in Pepin’s Nicaraguan factory, El Rey de los Habanos, and uses an… [Read more…]

Gentleman Jigger

Richard Bruce Nugent’s novel “Gentleman Jigger” is a strange cocktail of glamour and dirt that goes down easy, quickly intoxicates and leaves a pungent taste. It may just give you a hangover. But anyone who has ever lamented that he or she was born too late to spend an evening at Georgia Douglas Johnson’s legendary… [Read more…]

Middle School Jazz Academy

AUDITIONS FOR JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S MIDDLE SCHOOL JAZZ ACADEMY Tuition-free intensive jazz instruction Applications due March 10, 2008 WHO/WHAT: Jazz at Lincoln Center seeks promising middle school instrumentalists from New York City to apply and audition for its fourth year of Middle School Jazz Academy (MSJA), a tuition-free intensive jazz instruction program held throughout… [Read more…]

IMPACT Repertory Theatre of Harlem Graces the “Oscars”

Ever the devoted cinephile, I found myself going to an oscar viewing get-together at a friend’s house. I had personally made it a point to watch the majority of films so that I could be ready. The night came with the requisite bashing on celebrities’ choices of wardrobe or on the strength of Jon Stuart’s… [Read more…]

Documentary: is inequality making us sick?

  HEALTH IS MORE THAN HEALTH CARE: The Documentary Series  The U.S. is one of the richest countries on the planet. Yet, we rank 29th in the world for life expectancy, among the worst in the industrialized world – and even lower than some poor countries like Costa Rica and Chile.  What’s happening to our health?… [Read more…]

An Off-Night at ‘Covo’: Hugo’s Review

Disclaimer: Covo in NYC has no affiliation to ‘Il Covo’ in Chicago. Saturday night was fight night! Klitschko and Ibragimov were competing for recognition of heavy weight championship. In honor of my friend’s birthday we decided to forgo the usual delivery order from King’s Pizza and decided to eat out. UF had posted about Il… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Nook

Fear of Insurance Trouble Leads Many to Shun or Hide DNA Tests [New York Times] Retracing the Elusive Footsteps of a Secretive History [New York Times] Once Pure White, American Classics Cross a Color Line [New York Times] Rising Above Racism [ New York Times] Fruit Cart Vendors Legislation Could Provoke Tomato Tossing [The New… [Read more…]

Back 2 Black

Riverbank State Park’s 11th Annual College Fair

College and University Reps invited to attend:  Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. The fair is anticipated to draw more than 2,000 students, parents and high school advisors from throughout the New York City metropolitan area. The fair will be held at Riverbank State Park, located at 145th Street and Riverside… [Read more…]

Time Lines

TIME LINES: New Perspectives on Contemporary and Traditional African Art is co-sponsored by the Museum for African Art and Institute of African-American Affairs at New York University. Museum for African Art: Calendar

Ossie Davis Endowment Kick Off Special Event

Ossie Davis Endowment Kick Off Special Event February 29, 2008 It is with pleasure and pride that we announce the establishment of the Ossie Davis Endowment. The kickoff event will take place on February 29, 2008 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center, 310 West 43rd Street (New York City). Reception at 6 pm.… [Read more…]

Sponsor Spotlight: New York Carpet Cleaning

New York Carpet Cleaning The cleaning experts for carpets, furniture, windows and more.   Visit: www.new-york-carpet-cleaning.com   Thank you for supporting this site!

Judgement Free Zone Opens in Harlem

Amid all the hoopla about NYSC opening up all over Harlem, low price competitor Planet Fitness was able to slide into the neighborhood relatively unnoticed.  This nationwide chain is opening up inexpensive gyms from coast to coast.  There had been a lot of talk about it last year when they opened the location in the… [Read more…]

The Scoop: Harlem’s Last Stand

Photo credit: Trish Mayo (mayotic) One resident wants 125th renamed historical district [CityRoom] Why oh why won’t this story die? [CityRoom] Harlemites, meet your newest neighbor [Curbed] Faison leaves the UWS for firehouse in Harlem [Observer] When Harlem was in Stereo; Home of Joe Louis Boxing Ring [NYTimes]

Baby, it’s cold outside!

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