Lights of Hope at Jackie Robinson

Lights of Hope Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, December 11, 2008 5:00 p.m. Join our 11th annual tree lighting event, which will feature carolers, toy distribution to youth participants, and free food and drink. FREE. Jackie Robinson Park (89 Bradhurst Avenue at 146th Street)

African Diaspora Film Festival

Photo of the Week: Cosmic Alignment

One of our readers was able to capture the rare cosmic alignment of two planets and the moon that took place early this week.  To see more photos from our photo pool, visit Flickr.com.

What’s Up with Building on 123rd and Lenox?

A reader sent an email inquiring about a new development on 123rd between Lenox and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Was wondering if you’ve heard anything about this building on 123rd bet Lenox and ACP (photo from your website)? I live across the street and it is almost finished (along with its companion building on the… [Read more…]

Black Doll Show and Sale

The MORRISANIA DOLL SOCIETY presents a Black Doll Show and Sale at the Harlem Landmark Gallery at 467 West 144 Street, west of St. Nicholas Avenue, on December 6, from noon to 6 pm. The offerings will include a variety of unique antique, vintage, mass produced and fine art Black dolls. Founded in 2000 to… [Read more…]

Give the Gift of Art

Holiday Art Sale Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14: 11AM-5PM Visit the Gallery for reasonably priced art and art accessories in time for your holiday gift giving. Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery 2611 Frederick Douglass Blvd, Studio 2N bet. West 139th & 140th Streets Harlem, NY 10030 212-694-1747 www.CanvasPaperandStone.com Gallery Hours: At the convenience… [Read more…]

Harlem for the Holidays 2008

From December 4 through January 2, more than 40 Harlem retailers, restaurants, bakeries, theaters, and museums have partnered with NYC & Company to celebrate the neighborhood and the holiday season, with more than 20 merchants offering savings and promotions. New this year, a Harlem for the Holidays trolley – operated by Gray Line New York… [Read more…]

Project Enterprise Holiday Bazaar

Project Enterprise Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 11am – 3pm Location: Hip Hop Culture Center, 2nd Floor of the Magic Johnson Theater, 2309 Frederick Douglas Blvd. Free Event. For more information call 212-678-6734 or visit www.projectenterprise.org.

Harlem Jazz Concert Festival

Dec. 6th, 2008 8:00 pm Harlem Jazz Concert Festival Casa Frela Gallery The Harlem Jazz Concert Festival celebrates the 2008 Holiday season with two limited time engagement concerts at Casa Frela Gallery. Headlined by rising jazz starlets, pianist and vocalist Deanna Witkowski and violinist Kersten Stevens, the Holiday 2008 concerts explore the richness of jazz… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newstand

Panel unveils MTA bailout plan, financed by payroll taxes, toll hike and 8% fare increase[NYDN] Subtraction for Schools[NYP] Info Stealing Virus on Facebook [NYP] 12-Year Old Arkansas Entrepreneur Brings Harlem´s First Environmental Club to Alain L. Locke Element[AMERICANCHRONICLE] Second Participant in a Recorded Murder Confession Admits Fakery [NYT]

Tree Lighting at Riverbank State Park

Ice Theatre concert and Tree Lighting at Riverbank State Park December 6 at 4pm Bring in the Holidays with the Ice Theatre of New York at Riverbank Park’s Tree Lighting festivities. Enjoy free performances by Ice Theatre Too!, including “Don’t Stop the Music” and perennial holiday favorite “Hot Chocolate”, the award-winning junior synchronized skating team,… [Read more…]

Annual Tree Lighting at St. Nicholas Park

  Mark your Calendars! On Saturday, December 6th from 3:00-6pm, the Friends of St. Nicholas Park will be hosting their Annual Holiday Festival at the 135th street plaza located in the park at 135th street and St. Nicholas Avenue. This year events include a visit from Santa Claus, and arts and crafts for the kids! Our tree… [Read more…]

What’s Up with The Cheesesteak Factory?

Update: Build out is coming along. Once they get the signage up I will be snapping shots.  Also some construction taking place across the street in the old produce market. Stay tuned!

Handmade in Harlem

Looking for affordable but elegant gift solutions for this holiday season? The Gadson Gallery will be the host for this special event on Sat. December 6th and Sunday Dec 7th from 1-6pm. Featured will be hand crafted jewelry by Shimoda Accessories, The Chrysalis Collection : note card, journals and fine art by Clemenza Hawkins as… [Read more…]