On December 10, FROM 6- 8 pm, the Hue-Man Bookstore on Frederick Douglass Boulevard on 124 Street, will host a book signing celebration for YOLELE! RECIPES FROM THE HEART OF SENEGAL. Unlike your traditional book signing, food and wine sampling are part of the evening’s festivities. Lovingly written by Senegalese chef/restaurateur Pierre Thiam, founder of… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by narmer
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HOSTOS CELEBRATES KWANZAA Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hostos Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Mott Haven, the Bronx. The New York African Chorus Ensemble, directed by the choirmaster Joyce Adewumi, performs with the Haram Bee Dance Company. Tickets are free and can be picked up at the… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by narmer
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Antigone in Harlem is an innovative and rigorous program in which students learn the history, culture and politics of ancient Greece. The vitally important art form of Greek Tragedy is not taught in most NYC schools and Sophocles’ Antigone is an excellent text to engage and challenge young minds. Aquila Theatre and Frederick Douglass Academy… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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We haven’t done one of these in a while. Friday night a friend and I were bar hopping in Harlem and popped our heads into Melba’s just to be nosy. Sitting prominently at the table front and center, with signature sunglasses on head, was Robert Verdi and friends. Unless you are a true fashionista you… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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BOOKS & AUTHORS: SOUND UNBOUND, WITH PAUL D. MILLER AKA DJ SPOOKY THAT SUBLIMINAL KID December 9th, 2008. 7pm The Studio Museum in Harlem 144 West 125th Street, New York, New York Books & Authors is FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please call 212.864.4500 x264 www.studiomuseum.org… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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Photo by D. Bell While passing Settepani yesterday, I spotted an application for a liquor license in the front window. I think that is a good move since people often want a beer or a glass of wine to go along with their meal without having to go to a formal sit down restaurant or… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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Last month we reported on the opening of another bike shop in Harlem. Continuum is located on Lenox Avenue between near 123rd Street. In addition to custom built bikes and repairs, Continuum also rents bikes. This is a smart move on their part since the shop is a little over 10 blocks from Central Park. … [Read more…]
A couple of Sundays ago, I spent the afternoon being surrounded by engaging art at the Studio Museum in Harlem. The admission was complimentary courtesy of Target®. The current exhibit is a retrospective of the art of Barkley Hendricks called The Birth of the Cool. The collection is a series of life size portraits of… [Read more…]
December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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Marcus Garvey Park Tree Lighting Tuesday, December 9, 2008 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Come join in for some holiday fun! There will be poetry, song, dance, a tribute to Kwanzaa, and Christmas carols at our annual tree lighting event. So bring the whole family for some holiday cheer. Location Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (122nd Street &… [Read more…]
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December 9, 2008 by D. Bell
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