The tables, chairs, and bar are all set up and ready to greet the first customers that come through the door on Friday. The kitchen staff, many hired through New York Business Solutions on 125th Street, are prepping the ingredients for this weekend’s ‘soft’ opening of Bad Horse Pizza. As the opening date grows nearer… [Read more…]
An evening of music with selected songs performed by Jeremy James, film teasers and a discussion about the journey in the creation of “La Belle Vie: The Good Life.” The event will be taped for a special webisode series that will be showcased in Japan. A special custom-made watch will be given away courtesy of: artofhorology.org WHEN: Saturday,… [Read more…]
March 30, 2011 by D. Bell
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March 28, 2011 by josephrileyland
While running errands this morning, I happened past the new Levain Bakery on Frederick Douglass. Being nosy, I stepped inside to see what the hype was about and judge for myself. The radio was loud, the look industrial. I was surprised. Not turned off, but surprised. It’s hipper than I expected. That’s a plus. And… [Read more…]
Harlem has an interesting array of public art that causes one to take notice. While the typical assortment of military commanders and abstract sculptures can be found in most mini-parks and green-spaces, there are 4 historic figures that are at the top of my must see list. Harriet Tubman Location: Saint Nicholas Avenue, West 122nd… [Read more…]
Time Out New York (TONY) released its list of the 50 best bars for spring. Three local favorites made the list! I remember not too many years ago when Uptown wasn’t even an afterthought in these types of lists. See the two bars in Harlem and the one in Inwood that are featured below: Bier… [Read more…]
March 25, 2011 by D. Bell
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For quite a few years Uptownflavor has been following the progress (or lack thereof) of the old dilapidated Renaissance Ballroom that extends an entire city block along Lenox. Here is a short slideshow of photos that we have taken of the once lively dance hall. Others have also taken note of the slow progression of… [Read more…]
The Church of Scientology continues to grow in Harlem. Recently I noticed a storefront on Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. in the lower 140s had become their latest home. Back in 2007, the church purchased property on 125th Street for $10.2 million. My memories of Scientology go beyond Tom Cruise and John Travolta. When I… [Read more…]
Admittedly, I was confused for awhile. First Le Femme Suite appeared where Twirl Studios used to be and then I saw Twirl Fitness Lounge on 135th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. Was Twirl Lounge once Twirl Studios? See what I mean? What I do know is that they both seem to offer pole dancing fitness classes and… [Read more…]
March 24, 2011 by D. Bell
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March 23, 2011 by D. Bell
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Ed. Note: This is an updated repost of a list we posted back in 2006 of juice bars in Harlem. If you know of any juice bars that should be on the list but aren’t let us know. Who says that the only good stuff in Harlem is deep fried? Although we have yet to… [Read more…]
Darkly comical and creepy, Australian playwright, Daniel Keene pays a visit to the end of the world and finds that the ancient themes of blood feud, brotherly competition, and greed still dominate. In the opening scene, a scraggly man in a dingy brown nightgown sits up on his hospital gurney and asks, “How can you… [Read more…]
Harlem is…Gospel, the documentary film by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jamal Joseph, captures Harlem’s unique brand of gospel. From early spirituals that inspired liberation through song to a global sound attracting people from all over the world, Harlem’s gospel is one that lifts spirits, stirs souls, incites imagination, and inspires movements. The Evening will feature: Premiere Screening… [Read more…]
March 21, 2011 by D. Bell
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The National Black Theatre announced today–They will host a fundraising concert and celebration to honor and support “Open House Sundays @ 110,” and it’s architect, Abiodun Oyewole, founding member of the legendary group The Last Poets. Born out of Mount Morris Park (AKA-Marcus Garvey Park) in Harlem on the birthday of Malcolm X in the late 60s, The… [Read more…]
The Goddess Lakshmi at Paris Blues in Harlem Sunday Nights 7pm, March 27 — July 31st Rene Calvo returns, fresh from his travels in Africa, to perform with his band, The Goddess Lakshmi, for an extended stint at the legendary Paris Blues in Harlem. Calvo, a noted downtown theater impresario (Ailanthus Grove) and owner of … [Read more…]
March 21, 2011 by D. Bell
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COMEDY COVO SUNDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 7:30PM UPSTAIRS LOUNGE AT COVO Monthly comedy show with some of NYC’s hottest comedians in one of NYC’s coolest lounge. Hosted by NYC comedian William Mullin featuring comics from Comedy Central, VH1, and HBO. Including: HEADLINER TED ALEXANDRO from Late Night with David Letterman COMIC Yamaneika Saunders, from Fast Films, and Clubs around… [Read more…]
March 21, 2011 by D. Bell
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March 8, 2011 by IslaGirlCouture
Last weekend I was fortunate to attend the Opening Gala Reception for the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) benefiting the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention here in Harlem. The event was a brilliant display of one of the largest collections of African American art in the nation, featuring artists from across the… [Read more…]
Enjoy an exciting and informative hike as the parks department discusses the history of New York City’s oldest bridge, reservoir, and water tower as well as the natural history and wildlife of northern Manhattan. Date: March 12, 2011 Start time: 12:00 pm Contact phone: (212) 304-3401 Location: West 174 Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge… [Read more…]
March 5, 2011 by IslaGirlCouture
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This is your front row pass to the best of this year’s past Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall Winter 2011 at Bryant Park, Milan Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. As always the RTW collections were brilliant, but these are my highlights this year, and more particularly, a spotlight on the ethnically diverse (and fierce)… [Read more…]
March 4, 2011 by D. Bell
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Spa Ha Cafe This weekend The Power of One hosted a vendor’s fair at Hue Man Books. The Power of One is an initiative to encourage community members to reinvest in local businesses. For $1 you can purchase a card that offers discounts at neighborhood businesses. Vendors that participated in the fair were Harlem Vintage,… [Read more…]
March 3, 2011 by D. Bell
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This is a story we have been following since 2008 when Lotta Condos was declared a ‘development du jour’on real estate blog Curbed. Then the economy tanked and the developers decided to convert the ailing condominium into a successful youth hostel until it was slammed with zoning violations. We recently noticed activity inside of the empty hostel… [Read more…]
If we look at the businesses along the lower end of Frederick Douglass Blvd. we might get the impression that Harlem’s economy is booming! This year has ushered in a few new businesses to fill the empty storefronts along Harlem’s main condo thoroughfare. Lido is a new Italian eatery that replaces the short lived Frizzante. Lido… [Read more…]
A game of real estate roulette is happening all over Harlem. First we noticed that Sade Skincare moved into Pollen Nation’s old shop and now B. Oyama has moved into Montgomery’s old shop on Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. Montgomery had been at the uptown location since 2003 when it relocated from SoHo. We aren’t… [Read more…]
March 3, 2011 by D. Bell
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Billy Mitchell has been described as many things in his day: a historian, a tour guide, a goodwill ambassador, but most recently Mr. Mitchell is described as Mr. Apollo. Mitchell started working as an errand boy at the legendary theater back in 1965 and has worked in various capacities since then. This past weekend Mitchell… [Read more…]
FILM/DISCUSSION Wednesday, March 9 HARLEM STAGE ON SCREEN PRESENTS: SONIA SANCHEZ: SHAKE LOOSE MEMORIES by Jamal Joseph 7:30 pm at Harlem Stage Gatehouse, 150 Convent Avenue (at West. 135th St.) Tickets: $10 at www.HarlemStage.org or 212.281.9240, ext. 19 or 20 A rebel and revolutionist in his own right, Jamal Joseph is a filmmaker that has stirred… [Read more…]
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March 30, 2011 by D. Bell
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