The World is Mine: Dawanna Williams

Dawanna Williams, 38, is the Founder and Principal of Dabar Development Properties.  She left a promising career in law to become a developer in what she defines as “signature neighborhoods.”  These neighborhoods include Harlem, Fort Greene, and Bushwick. While still working as a lawyer, she started buying up townhouses in her own Clinton Hill neighborhood,… [Read more…]

Just Wingin It

Just Wingin It, by Eating In Translation. Now I am beginning to wonder who will be the king of wings in Harlem. Last week we posted “Winging it in Harlem,” a list of all the new wing places in the neighborhood. Let’s add another one to the flock. With the glut of wing places poppin’… [Read more…]

Lee Lee’s Baked Goods

Lee Lee’s Baked Goods by Eating In Translation. Look at the beautiful red and white awning that Mr. Lee has added to his quaint little bakery. The planters add an extra touch of class to the joint as well. Lee Lee’s Baked Goods 283 W 118th St New York, NY 10026 (917) 493-6633 Read the… [Read more…]

Lenox Garden Flea Market

Last minute notice, but Chris from Harlem Fur shot me a quick note that his building is having a flea market today.  Here are the details: 106 West 117th, Corner of Lenox and 117th Street. In addition to chatting with your neighbors, items for sale include a home gym, Gemini turntables, a sushi at home… [Read more…]

HTC’s 2nd Annual Housing Council

HARLEM TENANTS COUNCIL 2nd Annual Housing Conference Housing is a Basic Human Right Dedicated to the Late Professor Walter Stafford Bread & Roses High School 6 Edgecombe Avenue @ 135th St. Friday, Nov. 14th: 6 – 9 PM: Opening Plenary (Post Election Analysis of US First Black Elected President Barack Obama: What Will Obama Deliver?… [Read more…]

Puerto Rican Independista Film Festival

Filiberto Ojeda Rios Film Festival 2008. Named after the murdered Puerto Rican independence leader, the festival showcases “films that speak to our experience as colonized people fighting for independence & self-determination.” At various locations. $5 suggested. Sponsor: ProLibertad Freedom Campaign. Info: 718-601-4751, ProLibertad @ hotmail.com or http://www.prolibertadweb.com

Call for Artists: Harlem River Park Task Force

Public Art Takes Center Stage in West Harlem and The Heights

Harlemites have until November 12th to see several window installations, digital projections, local tours and events taking center stage uptown. The West Harlem Art Fund will again offer its successful “Hallelujah” – Harlem Public Art Fest. In 2006, the West Harlem Art Fund placed sculptural works in park settings and digital projections that were site… [Read more…]

Friday Freestyle: Video Classic of The Bluebelles

Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” The original members consisted of the three members of the group now known as Labelle, as well as Cindy Songbird who defected to the Supremes to replace Florence Ballard in the late 60s.  Seems like a whole other lifetime ago.