Apollo Amateur Night

Tickets available through the Apollo Theater Box Office or www.ticketmaster.com/apollotheater

MNN Moves on up to the Eastside of Harlem

  Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) is notorious for offering cutting edge programming that is both entertaining and often educational. Last year, we wrote about MNN’s plan to expand their facilities to a firehouse in East Harlem. MNN has since posted renderings of the satellite facility that will offer the following services: Live Broadcast & production… [Read more…]

The Impact of Women in Hip Hop

The Hip Hop Culture Center announces The Impact of Women in Hip Hop, an exclusive event honoring women who have leaped across barriers and blazed a trail in the Hip Hop industry. Set to take place on Saturday, October 4th at The Hip Hop Culture Center, 2nd Floor of the Magic Johnson Theater on 2309… [Read more…]

The Bodega Cookbook

The Bodega Cook Book: Eating well from your neighborhood corner store.   Everything you need to throw a dinner party using only ingredients from your local corner store. Did you know that your corner store (aka bodega) probably sells a lot more than Ho Hos and beer? Perhaps they even sell fresh produce. Taste what… [Read more…]

Grand Opening: East Harlem Café

  East Harlem Café will hold its grand opening ceremony on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3PM.   The celebration will begin with a presentation from noted Latino Poet, Roger Caban. Following the opening remarks there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. Latina photographer Shirley Miranda –Rodriguez will display a body of her work to help kick off… [Read more…]

Photo: I ♥ My Hood

  I Love My Hood, by Trish Mayo.  

The Impact of Women in Hip Hop Conference 2008

The Impact of Women in Hip Hop October 4, 2008 9AM-All Day Hip Hop Culture Center of Harlem 2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd. 2nd Floor Magic Johnson Theater, 124th Street and 8th Ave For more info call 212-234-7171

Rumormongering: Macy’s Harlem

The rumor that just won’t die.  Every few months there are reports of Macy’s looking for a location uptown. This is latest from Women’s Wear Daily (WWD): HEADING WAY UPTOWN: Macy’s is eyeing Harlem to open its first uptown store, although no deal has been signed. “We are always looking for opportunities but we never say where… [Read more…]

Crash of the Market Could Have Direct Hit on Harlem

It completely slipped past me that The Apollo was heavily supported by WaMu, therefore renaming Amateur Night, WaMu’s Apollo Amateur Night.  Now that WaMu is swallowed up by Chase, what does this mean for the Apollo?  To make matters worse, The Apollo was also one of the institutions supported by the now defunct Lehman Brothers.  … [Read more…]

Dominican Leader Sees Role Model in Columbia Assisted Public School

Read accompanying article here:Columbia Spectator more about “Dominican Leader Sees Role Model in C…“, posted with vodpod

Narmer’s Newsstand

Chase pledges business as usual for Washington Mutual customers [NYDN] Citigroup Buys Banking Operations of Wachovia [NYT] New Yorkers Reflect in a Time of Less [NYT] An F School? Depends on How It’s Judged [NYT] McCain and Team Have Many Ties to Gambling Industry [NYT] Collector Shares Mementos and Memories of Jazz Legend [NYT] New… [Read more…]

Fresh Flavor: Atomic Wings…and more

While downtown attending a fabulous play yesterday, I noticed an Atomic Wings on Broadway.  It struck a chord because I remembered reading on Sharon’s Blog that Harlem will be adding a store at the end of the year. The restaurant will be located across the street from Melba’s at 113th and 8th Avenue. As an aside, check… [Read more…]

Harlem Youth Day

Music: No Longer Your Average Joe, He is “A New Man”

This past week, I was invited to the new-ish SoHo restaurant Lola for a record release party for R&B artist Joe. Joe is probably best known for crooning sensual hits that include, “I Wanna Know,” “More and More,” “If I was Your Man,” and “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do.)” Fifteen years and several… [Read more…]

Harlem Rose Garden Plant Giveaway

Saturday, October 4, 2008 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Outlook Yahoo! Calendar Google Calendar iCal On Saturday October 4th, the Harlem Rose Garden will have a plant giveaway. There are mostly day lilies which gardeners can dig up themselves (trowels, shovels, and plastic bags provided). There will also be a very limited amount of shrubs and perennial… [Read more…]

HCZ Chess Tourney

Garry Kasparov, the highest-ranked chess player in the world, is taking his game uptown to the Harlem Children’s Zone Chess Festival on Sunday, September 28th. As part of the celebration, Kasparov will play 20 games simultaneously against student players from Harlem. Hosted by the Harlem Children’s Zone, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to… [Read more…]

Free West African Dance Classes

Countee Cullen Community Center – A Program of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc. Presents What: Free West African Dance Classes with Nafisa Sharriff When: Every Monday and Wednesday Evening Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: P.S. 194 located at 242 West 144th Street (btwn 7th and 8th Avenues) Directions:#3 Train to 145th Street. Walk up… [Read more…]

Hip-Hop and the 2008 Presidential Election

Friday • October 3 • 6:30 PM The 2008 presidential election promises to be an electrifying race for young people, whose vote is expected to have a major impact. Join leading hip-hop activists, scholars, and artists, including Chuck D, co-founder of Public Enemy, and Bakari Kitwana, executive director of Rap Sessions: Community Dialogues on Hip-Hop,… [Read more…]

The Life and Music of Luther Henderson

Luther Henderson was one of the first students of color to attend Juilliard. He was an acclaimed composer, arranger, musical director, orchestrator and performer. Born in born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1919, his parents who were both teachers, believed education was of the utmost importance. His family moved to New York when Luther was… [Read more…]

Guest House Gallery: Chez Synthia Saint James

  Chez Synthia SAINT JAMES will open their doors to the public from 1-6pm on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 and on Sunday October 5th in conjunction with Art Harlem Tours. This premiere exhibition will feature the artwork of international award winning artists Synthia SAINT JAMES and Charles BIBBS along with the artwork of several local… [Read more…]

Strivers Art Circuit Tour

On Thursday, Oct 2, Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery will be having its Opening Reception for “So It Is With Us” – Betty Blayton: 40 Years of Selected Works from 6-9PM. The exhibition continues until November 22, 2008. The Strivers Art Circuit (SAC) will be open for a Special Kick-off Night Celebrating Harlem Arts Advocacy… [Read more…]

Marian Wright Edelman at Riverside Church

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN TO DELIVER SERMON AT SPECIAL GOD NOT GUNS SABBATH AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH Special Worship Service Will Culminate A Weekend of Events As The Riverside Church Observes God Not Guns Campaign Against Gun Violence     As part of the Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence’s national God Not Gunscampaign, Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, New York Times Bestselling… [Read more…]

Bicentennial of U.S. Abolition of the African Slave Trade

The Schomburg Center presents a new film series dedicated to the 2008 commemoration of the Bicentennial of the American Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The series will focus on Resistance and Revolt in the African Diaspora. Screenings will be held on selected Saturdays starting September 27 through November 15. Free admission. First come, first served. September 27… [Read more…]

Black Male Teachers Wanted

Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for ‘FREE’ ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.

Considering Democracy

Laugh it Out

Featuring BET’s Sheryl Underwood, Capone, Tyler Craig, Rich Ramirez, and Sara Contreras with Host Michael Shawn. Presented by 3rd Wheel, Inc. Saturday, October 04, 2008 – 8:00 pm Tickets: $45, $40, $35, $30 Visit: lehmancenter.org

Say What? Republicans in Harlem

Some of you might be surprised that Democratic heavy Harlem has it’s own share of G.O.P.s.  Don’t blame it on the “newcomers,” you just might be surprised who the members are.  The HRC plans to come out and represent the “black elephants” at the Apollo tonight for the debate. While visiting the HipHopReplican I came… [Read more…]

Reminder: Tune In

Tune in to Sesame Street on PBS Tuesday, September 30th to see “Murray Had a Little Lamb,” a segment focused on a music school that was filmed at HSA with approximately 30 HSA students.  Sesame Street airs at 7 a.m. on WNET Channel 13 or at 9 a.m. on WLIW Channel 21.  Be sure to check your local… [Read more…]

Harlem’s Kids Are Our Future

A State-of-Art-Lab for Students   “Schools Chancellor Joel Klein unveiled a state-of-the-art biotech lab yesterday that will serve as a field-trip magnet for thousands of city students. Housed on the second floor of the John S. Robert Education Complex, the 1,200-square-foot Harlem DNA Lab will feature cutting-edge equipment.   “The multimillion-dollar project – built under… [Read more…]

Tale of Three Cities

Narmer’s Newsstand

Hospital Bracelets Face Hurdles as They Fix Hazard [NYT] If Tourists Know Subway Routes, Teach Them Tricks [NYT] Consumer groups fret over chemicals in teen cosmetics [USA] Incarcerated getting educated [USA] Some Christians keep tithing even as they face foreclosure [USA] Whales heard for first time in waters around New York City [ET] Manhattanites May… [Read more…]

Drum USA Day

Evolution: The Changing Face of Harlem

The Scoop:’Rain, Rain, Go Away’ Edition

Antonio Midyette in front of the Apollo Theatre Photo Credit: NY DailyNews Former amateur boxer and aspiring boxing promoter Antonio Midyette is looking to bring amateur boxing to the Apollo.[NYDailyNews] At an art exhibition at Columbia University visual artists weigh in on what they see is the “Changing Face of Harlem”.[NYTimes] While President Bush is in D.C.… [Read more…]

Presidential Debate @ Nectar

  Tomorrow night, Friday, September 26, 2008 is the first Presidential Debate between Senators Obama & McCain during this historic election season. Come to Nectar to watch and discuss this meaningful event as it unfolds while enjoying wine, cheese and charcuterie. Nectar will be donating a portion of the evening’s sales to the Obama/Biden campaign.… [Read more…]

Casting Call: Harlem Heights on BET

BET SHOW HARLEM HEIGHTS IS LOOKING FOR TWO NEW CAST MEMBERS BET show Harlem Heights is currently looking to replace two of its cast members. They are in need of interesting, career focused men and women, age 25-30 that live uptown and are interested in being part of a show that will show a different… [Read more…]

Presidential Debate Watch Parties in Harlem

The presidential debate will likely be on just about every TV in Harlem, but in case you decide you’d rather be in a public place to witness the slaughter, fight, mental beat-down, debate tonight, here is a list of places where you can cozy up with other uptowners that are also on the political tip. Who knows, you… [Read more…]

Subway Advisories

C No C trains between 145 and 168 Sts. Take the A instead   Sep 27 – 28, 12:01 AM Sat to 5 AM Sun This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations. Please call 718-596-8585 or (TTY) 718-596-8273, 6 AM to 10 PM for help with planning your trip. Downtown C trains skip… [Read more…]

Harlem Business Economic Summit

UpSouth at the Harlem School of the Arts

Saturday, September 27th 3:30 – 6pm Deborah Gregory author of Catwalk and The Cheetah Girls Bill Wright author of When the Black Girl Sings Jacqueline Rhinehart author of Organic Soul The Harlem School of the Arts Theatre 647 Saint Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10030 Subways: A,B,C, D trains to 145th Street