Uptown Arts Stroll

Paula Ralph-Birkett and the Tyrone Birkett Trio

The Tyrone Birkett Group feat. Paula Ralph-Birkett, quickly becoming gospel jazz fixtures in Harlem, will present their signature mix of fiery jazz, gospel and soothing soul inspiration.   Friday June 19th 2009 (please note this correct date) Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm Gospel Uptown (GU Harlem) is opening it’s doors to become THE commercial and… [Read more…]

Weekend Guide – Part 2

Kingfest/Juneteenth June 13th 2-6 PM Rain day is June 20th Marcus Garvey Park Bronx Day June 13th 11-3PM Botanical Garden (718)817-8990 (call for more information) Freedom Socialist Party Sunday, June 14, 2:00pm Special Stonewall FSP Meeting: The Radical Roots of Queer Liberation Come participate in a multi-generational presentation and discussion of the origins of the… [Read more…]

Flamenco at Temple M

Jazzmobile Returns for its 45th Year

Jazzmobile, which presents New York’s oldest continuous summer Jazz festival reaching approximately 100,000 annually, will kick off its 2009 summer season with a three-borough concert tour, featuring jazz great Randy Weston, on Sunday, June 21. The performances, are part of the Make Music New York Festival, a free day of outdoor concerts throughout the five… [Read more…]

Jasima Upbeat After Bone Marrow Transplant

As a follow up to posts asking readers to come out and for the bone marrow drives. Thank you to all who heeded our call to action. Cancer-stricken Jasmina Anema – the brave little girl who captured New York’s heart – emerged from a bone marrow transplant Thursday, tired but feeling reborn. The high-stakes procedure… [Read more…]

Skin Screening is Sold Out!

Third Annual Family Day in Swindler Cove Park

Enjoy games and giveaways, live animals, arts & crafts, and family portraits New York Restoration Project kicks off the summer with the 3rd Annual Family Day Registered teams can compete in recycle relays, scavenger hunts, fishing and nature-inspired music contests with chances to win exciting prizes including 2 round-trip JetBlue tickets. Kids can boogie for… [Read more…]

Jazz @ The Riverside Church

West Harlem Fishing Piers Celebration

West Harlem Piers Fishing Festival Saturday, June 13, 2009 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. West Harlem Piers Park 125th Street and the Hudson River, Manhattan This event is FREE and open to the public. Celebrate the Hudson River Quadricentennial at the West Harlem Piers Park Fishing Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 11:00 a.m.… [Read more…]

Narmer’s Newsstand

Readying Americans for Dangerous, Mandatory Vaccinations [GR] Councilman’s Group Got Inflated City Payments[NYT] Civilian complaints of NYPD excessive force up 50% over last 2 years[DN] Latino-Black Rivalry Helped Fuel G.O.P.’s Takeover of State Senate [NYT] Pedicab Safety Rules Were Never Put Into Effect [NYT] Cable Users Could Lose Channels With Digital Switch [NPR] News Corp.… [Read more…]

Weekend Guide – Part 1

MORRIS-JUMEL MANSION Opening Saturday and running through June 30, “It’s About Time — 244 Years at the Morris-Jumel Mansion,” a display of historic photographs of the mansion, as well as works by the present-day photographers Trish Mayo and Tom Stoelker; an opening reception and artist talk is planned for Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m.; free.… [Read more…]