2008 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition

Selecting the Best of the Best! 8 Jazz Vocalists Perform and Compete for Grand Prize of $2,000! Gregory Generet Joycelyn Medina Queen Esther George Stella Emilio Cruz Keith A. Dames Laurie A. Dapice Danielle Eva Admission is Free • Call for Reservations

Taking the A Train to Sesame Street

“Can you tell me how to get…how to get to Sesame Street.” I grew up singing the chorus to the opening of “Sesame Street” right along with the cute little children who were able to spend their days counting and learning letters with the furry little monsters known as Muppets. Little known fact, I had… [Read more…]

What’s Happening in Morningside Park?

Morningside Park Farmers Market Begins Its Fourth Season If you haven’t stopped by the market since its opening on May 31, make it a point to do so this weekend. Farm fresh produce this year comes from market regular Migliorelli Farms as well as a new vendor, Armando Farms. Bread Alone returns with its superior… [Read more…]

First Look: Nectar Wine Bar

Ask and ye shall receive. Over the weekend we put a call out for a first look at the newest wine bar in Harlem, Nectar. Heeding our call, a reader submitted the following pictures. After the jump read some of the feedback we’ve received about Nectar. Nectar Wine Bar 2235 Frederick Douglass New York, NY… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

ConEd Sued over Electrocuted Dog [New York Post] As Teenagers Leave Group Homes, a Challenge Placing Those Who Remain [NYTimes.com] Fake Cop Rap [New York Post] NY Gas Pains Get Worse [New York Post] Cops tote Tasers [ New York Post] Dreams and Desperation on Forsyth Street [NYTimes.com] Where Whites Draw the Line [ NYTimes.com]… [Read more…]

Marcus Garvey Tribute

  On June 10th, the Marcus Garvey Park will host an all day tribute to the legacy of the Jamaican-born Marcus Garvey - the influential political leader and one of the strongest voices of black empowerment in 1920s Harlem. Both educational and social, this event aims to encapsule the spirit of community and family, while paying… [Read more…]

5th Annual Allan Houston Father Knows Best Basketball Retreat

Friday June 13, 2008 (1:00pm- 10:00pm) Saturday June 14, 2008 (8:00am- 5:30pmThe City College of New York – Map (138th & Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031. Tel : 1.800.806.8647) Price : $50.00 per pair For the full schedule of events and online registration visit: Allan Houston Foundation Email: FKBRetreat@AllanHouston.Com for more information.

Egyptian Cultural Village