What’s New in Harlem

Details about each of the featured places to follow.

Live Uptown, Save on Fine Dining

I’ve been hearing a lot about the LiveUptown.com Harlem Restaurant Book and the LiveUptown.com Harlem Card that will soon be available to Harlem residents. The LiveUptown.com Harlem Restaurant Book is being published to provide Harlem residents with an updated listing of the best Harlem restaurants. Harlem restaurants are selected for the book based on published reviews and… [Read more…]

Thurs4Life

Teen Dating Violence

Teen Dating Violence:Working Together to find Community Solutions Date: Friday May 22nd from 3pm-6pm Organization: Senator Serrano’s Office Location: Hostos Community College in the Savoy Multipurpose Room 120 East 149th St. at Walton Ave. 2nd Floor Take the #2 or 4 train to 149th Street and Grand Concourse or the Bx 19 bus across the… [Read more…]

Photo of the Week: Rainbow Over Harlem 2

  An reader of our blog submitted this glorious shot taken from the rooftop of the Dwyer on May 12, 2009.

Truth About Immigrants

NoMaa Events This Month

Concert / Concierto: Artz, Rootz and Rhythm Festival Saturday, May 16, 12noon – 6pm Day of dance, music, theater and singing from Harlem’s artistic community. Día de baile, teatro y canto por parte de la comunidad artística de Harlem. Info: (212) 410-0030 ext 212 · http://www.harlemaa.org/interior.cfm?itemCategory=30817&eventId=379 Plaza of the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office… [Read more…]

Late Notice: Pinkster Event in Hamilton Heights

1st Annual “Pinkster” Cultural Festival & Street Fair A Community Cultural Celebration Of Art, Dance, & Music SATURDAY, MAY 16th 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM West 142nd-143rd Streets between Amsterdam Avenue & Hamilton Place Live Entertainment, Art & Crafts exhibits, Walking Tours, Demonstrations, Lectures and Much More!! HarlemOneStop.org

Saturdays at Talay

Symphony Space: Spotlight on Liberia

Two remarkable documentaries tell the story of cultural change in Liberia. Pray the Devil Back to Hell looks at the courageous women came together to end a civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. The Iron Ladies of Liberiafocuses on the first year in office of Africa’s first freely-elected female head of state, Liberian President Ellen… [Read more…]

It’s My Park Day!

 You still have a couple of hours to dodge raindrops and participate! Please come and sign-in (the event is free) at either the 135th Street Plaza or at 141st Street and St. Nicholas Avenue. From 11am-2pm we’ll be planting and painting to help the Hamilton Grange area look great for the opening to the public… [Read more…]

A Toast to Ft. Tryon

Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 6:30PM An evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live music to benefit Fort Tryon Park. Annual Spring Fundraiser Location: Linden Terrace Enter Fort Tryon Park through two stone pillars, walk to the end of the Stan Michels Promenade & check in at the registration/ check-in table under a tent.… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newsstand

369TH VETERANS ASSOCIATION PARADE Sunday at 1 p.m., on Fifth Avenue, from 61st to 86th Streets.[NYT] NY proposes changes to health insurance regulation[ND] Social Security and Medicare Finances Worsen [NYT] Presbyterian Church Is Newest Landmark[CR] Is it time to develop the phrase “Poor Black Trash?[TOPIX] “Liberals” in Hollywood Keep Racism Alive[TOPIX] Senate Rejects Limit on… [Read more…]