Tonight was the grand opening of Lenox Wines. The event featured a wine tasting where locals were offered a sampling of wines from around the globe. I personally tasted wines from Argentina, South Africa and Spain. I wound up leaving with a relatively inexpensive bottle of wine from Australia. The store staff is knowledgeable and… [Read more…]
There will be lots of Singing, Cider & Good Cheer at the annual tree lighting ceremony at Morningside Park. Note the corrected date, time and location. Date: Thursday, December 11th, 2008 Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm Place: At the Oval In The North End Of The Park at 121st Street
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As the holiday season kicks into full gear, you might find yourself freely imbibing at social functions involving open bars. Below Bombay Sapphire’s® master mixologist offers some commonsense tips for making sure that your night of fun stays on the up and up. Cocktail etiquette • Never drink a cocktail too fast • Never have… [Read more…]
Thursday, December 11 starting at 11 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL African Diaspora Film Festival The African Diaspora Film Festival is an eclectic mix of independent, urban, foreign, and classic films that focus on the global black experience featuring Adios Momo (Uruguay, 2005) by Leonardo Ricagni; Playing Away (Trinidad-Tobago/UK, 1986) by Horace Ove; Patterns of Passion (USA,… [Read more…]
Harlem Educational Activities Fund Wins National Grant from Bank of America — Neighborhood Builder Award Recognizes HEAF’s Contribution to the Community
December 10, 2008 by D. Bell
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