Green from the inside out

By: Jae Watkins Finally, the warm, sunny days feel as if they are here to stay and walking around the neighborhood the indescribable scent of “summer” is beginning to linger in the air. Last Thursday, I walked through the campus of City College and smiled to myself as I watched proud families hugging and taking… [Read more…]

At Brotherhood/Sister Sol, a Harlem youth program

Source: City Limits Welcome to Annual Planting No. 4 at the garden of Brotherhood/SisterSol, a West Harlem nonprofit that guides kids through the gauntlet of urban adolescence. A wraparound resource that provides teen education via afterschool, summer and weekend programs, Brotherhood/Sister Sol (BroSis for short) aims “to operate like a well-constructed family,” one child at… [Read more…]

Harlem developers offer credit for buyers

The developers of Beacon Towers, a new cooperative residential development in Harlem, are offering a tax credit to buyers, they announced today. The credit — $8,000 in cash for new contracts signed between now and July 31– will be granted upon closing, in an effort to boost the housing market following the expiration of the… [Read more…]

Charter schools vs. public schools

There have been countless debates about whether charter schools can improve public education. On Tuesday night, WNYC hosted a forum with parents, students, and teachers from charter schools and two regular public schools to talk about how their schools are different, and how they’re serving their students. WNYC’s Beth Fertig and Arun Venugopal hosted the… [Read more…]

Dance Theatre of Harlem: More than slippers and tights

Back in the day, a well meaning mother would enrolled her daughter in ballet class, (because all of her friend’s daughters were also learning to plie and sashe). There were three colors of tights to match or coordinate with our leotard: black, white, and pink. Rarely was a mocha brown, toffee, or a cafe au… [Read more…]

Streetball

7PM, Tuesday, June 8 at National Black Theatre (2031 Fifth Avenue (b/w 125 & 126th Sts.) $12 in advance / $15 at the door (member discount applies)

Be a park greeter

Parks has launched the new GREETER CORPS, a volunteer team of ambassadors to represent Parks in the community. Building on the success of the POP Greeter program and the Central Park Greeter program, volunteers will welcome patrons at entrances to parks, beaches, and playgrounds, inform patrons of available amenities and programs, gauge the public’s opinion and… [Read more…]

Taste of the Season: Morningside Park Farmer’s Market

110th street and Manhattan Ave SATURDAYS, 9AM- 5PM YOU’ll FIND: In addition to the local produce, barrel pickles, organic breads, baked goods, artisan cheese and organic nuts from last years vendors, this season’s market will feature even more local products. With new vendors like Alex’s Tomato Farm from Carlisle, NY and Joseph Fisheries from East… [Read more…]

Samuelsson walks the walk and talks the talk

Ethiopian chef Marcus Samuelsson speaks several languages — one of which is food. In the few hours we spent together, I saw his face light up more than once when he talked about blending flavors and creating different food journeys for the people who enjoy his cuisine. Recently, Samuelsson took Stephanie Elam on a tour… [Read more…]

Lee Lee’s Baked Goods Closing

Long time readers know that Uptownflavor.com was the first blog/media outlet to introduce readers to Lee Lee’s Baked Goods. At that time it was a rundown hole in the wall that was staffed by a single gentleman who did everything from baking to serving customers. We later reported about the fresh face lift this Harlem… [Read more…]

Keke Wyatt Sings for her Supper

Billie’s Black brings us another one. After Friday night’s packed-house performance by indie soul veteran Dexter Myers, they are bringing the oft-underrated, yet always immediately recognizable vocal stylings of none other than Miss Keke Wyatt. The show, which takes place Thursday (May 27th) from 7 – midnight, starts out with R&B group Mo Betta Groove.… [Read more…]

Black Fashion Museum finds home at Smithsonian

Via: Washington Post Lois Alexander Lane, founded, curated and kept on life support for almost 30 years the Black Fashion Museum. The modest monument to African American creativity first opened its doors in 1979 in an unremarkable Harlem brownstone. In 1994, it relocated to Washington. And among its most resonant artifacts are garments created by… [Read more…]

Inwood Astronomy Programs

Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. This event repeats every week on Saturday between 3/20/2010 and 12/25/2010. Every Saturday (weather permitting), Northern Manhattan Parks and the Inwood Astronomy Project will offer free star and planet gazing in Inwood Hill Park. These free, family-friendly events aim to spread the joys of the evening sky, and… [Read more…]

Dexter Myers @ Billie’s Black

Veteran indie artist Dexter Myers doesn’t do a lot of live shows. In fact, NYC usually only gets one per year from him. He’s doing his annual outing this time at Billie’s Black (271West 119th Street). The show, which is being billed as “Dexter Myers and Friends” is Friday (May 21st) night at 8 PM.… [Read more…]

Harlem, Meet the Power of One

If you haven’t heard about the Power of One program, Harlem’s plan for self-sufficiency, here is your chance. This Sunday (May 16th) at Riverside Church and Theater, Hue-Man Bookstore’s Marva Allen – the brainchild behind the program – will unveil to the community at large the concept behind the Power of One. The event, “Small… [Read more…]

The Jazz Foundation of America Presents Its 9th Annual “A Great Night in Harlem”

The Jazz Foundation of America Presents Its 9th Annual “A Great Night in Harlem” Thursday, May 20, 2010 8:00pm – 10:00pm The Apollo Theater 253 West 125th St. New York, NY The Jazz Foundation of America presents its 9th annual “A Great Night in Harlem” gala concert to benefit our Jazz Musicians Emergency Fund. This… [Read more…]

Sundae Sermon is back

TONY Names 10 Best Shops in Harlem

According to Time Out New York, Atmos is one of the best shopping experiences in Harlem. So is Pollen Nation. And Carol’s Daughter. And, if you don’t shop only on 125th Street, you could find something nice at SWING. Or N Harlem. These are just five of TONY’s “best indie shops” in Harlem. Others that… [Read more…]

Harlem Vintage Heads to South Africa

With World Cup 2010 so close, Harlem Vintage turns its eye toward the nation hosting the event: South Africa. Since wine is their thing (it is a wine store after all), and South Africa is “one of the most attractive emerging wine regions in the world today,” according to Wine Spectator, Harlem Vintage will be… [Read more…]

Canada Honored, Abraham Pleased

Harlem was represented very well at this past Monday’s gala event for the Steve Harvey Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street. Harlem Children’s Zone’s Geoffrey Canada was among the honorees (alongside State Farm’s Pamela El and two-time Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington). The purpose of the event was to raise funds for the organization, which provides… [Read more…]

Music Legends to Play Jazz Foundation’s Great Night in Harlem Benefit at Apollo

On Thursday, May 20th, at 8:00 PM the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) will present its 9th annual “A Great Night in Harlem” gala concert to benefit its Jazz Musicians’ Emergency Fund. The evening will raise money to assist countless elder and established jazz and blues musicians in crisis across the country, artists who spend… [Read more…]

Damon Wayons’ New Hat

I remember when I was living in Nashville: one afternoon the restaurant I was managing was inundated with a whole slew of older women, all of whom were wearing red hats. Most of them were dressed in purple as well. These women, I quickly discovered, were a part of the Red Hat Society. Much like… [Read more…]