HACIA AFUERA Taking Back Our Streets Through the Arts! August 28 & 29 (Sat-Sun), 12-5pm 105 St & Lexington Ave FREE Outdoor Art & Music Festival (rain or shine) Outdoor Art Exhibition featuring art by Patricia Cazorla & Nancy Saleme, Esperanza Cortes, Aissa Deebi, Roberto De Jesus, Laura F. Gibellini, Marissa A. Gutiérrez-Vicario, Alejandro Endoke Makuendo… [Read more…]
Word is being spread around the ‘Net that pop icon Michael Jackson suffered a massive heart attack this afternoon in Los Angeles. He was not conscious when the EMT arrived at his home. Here is the report from the LA Times. Update: We are very sad to report that Michael Jackson has been confirmed dead… [Read more…]
On Saturday, June 20 2009, The Jazz Museum in Harlem will host a free Art Tatum program, also featuring Ben Webster in: 2009, A Centennial Celebration. The program includes a biographical overview, documentaries, and an expert panel. The day long event begins at 10am and ends at 4pm. For more information visit: Jazz Museum in Harlem
*Update: Contest is closed. Congratulations to all the winners. Uptown Flavor is feeling extremely generous this month and we are here to help relieve your recession blues. We have yet another giveaway to offer our loyal readers! We will be giving away 5 – that’s right I said five copies of the new novel by… [Read more…]
A special June St. Nick’s Dog Run Coffee Bark sponsored by Uptown Vets will take place this Saturday, June 6th from 9am-11am. Before the Coffee Bark, we will be having group training from Leroy Darby in the large dog run. Come to the Dog Run and celebrate a beautiful June day with free coffee and… [Read more…]
Thank you to all who sent in their entries for the free CD contest. Check back for more giveaways of event tickets, music, books, and more. Congratulations to all of the winners!
If you are ever in the lower Hamilton Heights area then you might have paused to see what neighborhood flavor Bottomline Source had on display in their windows. Passing by the store the other day I noticed that the windows that typically decorated with mannequins dressed in the latest urban fashion are now plastered with… [Read more…]
Why The CAN DO Act Promotes Psychiatric Racism and Why It Must Be Stopped Since at least the days of physician Samuel A. Cartwright, who in 1851 claimed that slaves suffered from a mental disease called “drapetomania,” an uncontrollable urge to run away from their masters, Black people have been labeled as crazy for fighting… [Read more…]
Actually that should read help needed. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who is incredibly Internet savvy. Must have reliable email, Internet connection, and a digital camera. Duties include generating and creating original content that is related to Harlem. Must publish several original articles per week (3-5 short pieces). Excellent writing skills and grammar are… [Read more…]
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts 215 West 114th Street (between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (7th Avenue) and Frederick Douglass Bldv (8th Avenue) Harlem, NY 10026 The Workshop is a 14 week program that runs from: December 13, 2008 – March 28, 2009 (not counting snow days and holidays) Classes and… [Read more…]
Reprinted courtesy of Dawson Ink, Special to UPTOWNflavor By William I. Dawson Like everything else in life, this week–this historic week that’s somehow and subjectively been “bigger than everything”–comes back to music. It’s been equal parts melody and harmony, a sweet-sounding pitch, undeniable power and a ridiculous pace. It’s been the perfect verse over a… [Read more…]
Special to Uptownflavor by Tonya Conrad For the life of me I can’t understand Harlem Living.’ Please, someone, anyone, help me understand! Let me paint the picture for you: November 4, 2008 6:00 a.m. I stumble out of bed eager to cast my vote for ‘Change.’ I am already mentally prepared that on this day,… [Read more…]
Dear Friends, We are holding the St. Nick’s Dog Park Fall Clean-up Day this Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 2pm. We’ll be filling in doggie dug holes, spreading new woodchips, replacing bag dispensers, and making sure the place looks great for the Fall season. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. If you have… [Read more…]
East Harlem Café will hold its grand opening ceremony on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 3PM. The celebration will begin with a presentation from noted Latino Poet, Roger Caban. Following the opening remarks there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. Latina photographer Shirley Miranda –Rodriguez will display a body of her work to help kick off… [Read more…]
The Impact of Women in Hip Hop October 4, 2008 9AM-All Day Hip Hop Culture Center of Harlem 2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd. 2nd Floor Magic Johnson Theater, 124th Street and 8th Ave For more info call 212-234-7171
Saturday, October 4, 2008 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Outlook Yahoo! Calendar Google Calendar iCal On Saturday October 4th, the Harlem Rose Garden will have a plant giveaway. There are mostly day lilies which gardeners can dig up themselves (trowels, shovels, and plastic bags provided). There will also be a very limited amount of shrubs and perennial… [Read more…]
Garry Kasparov, the highest-ranked chess player in the world, is taking his game uptown to the Harlem Children’s Zone Chess Festival on Sunday, September 28th. As part of the celebration, Kasparov will play 20 games simultaneously against student players from Harlem. Hosted by the Harlem Children’s Zone, the festival will run from 10 a.m. to… [Read more…]
Countee Cullen Community Center – A Program of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc. Presents What: Free West African Dance Classes with Nafisa Sharriff When: Every Monday and Wednesday Evening Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: P.S. 194 located at 242 West 144th Street (btwn 7th and 8th Avenues) Directions:#3 Train to 145th Street. Walk up… [Read more…]
Friday • October 3 • 6:30 PM The 2008 presidential election promises to be an electrifying race for young people, whose vote is expected to have a major impact. Join leading hip-hop activists, scholars, and artists, including Chuck D, co-founder of Public Enemy, and Bakari Kitwana, executive director of Rap Sessions: Community Dialogues on Hip-Hop,… [Read more…]
Luther Henderson was one of the first students of color to attend Juilliard. He was an acclaimed composer, arranger, musical director, orchestrator and performer. Born in born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1919, his parents who were both teachers, believed education was of the utmost importance. His family moved to New York when Luther was… [Read more…]
Chez Synthia SAINT JAMES will open their doors to the public from 1-6pm on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 and on Sunday October 5th in conjunction with Art Harlem Tours. This premiere exhibition will feature the artwork of international award winning artists Synthia SAINT JAMES and Charles BIBBS along with the artwork of several local… [Read more…]
On Thursday, Oct 2, Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery will be having its Opening Reception for “So It Is With Us” – Betty Blayton: 40 Years of Selected Works from 6-9PM. The exhibition continues until November 22, 2008. The Strivers Art Circuit (SAC) will be open for a Special Kick-off Night Celebrating Harlem Arts Advocacy… [Read more…]
MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN TO DELIVER SERMON AT SPECIAL GOD NOT GUNS SABBATH AT THE RIVERSIDE CHURCH Special Worship Service Will Culminate A Weekend of Events As The Riverside Church Observes God Not Guns Campaign Against Gun Violence As part of the Brady Center To Prevent Gun Violence’s national God Not Gunscampaign, Mrs. Marian Wright Edelman, New York Times Bestselling… [Read more…]
The Schomburg Center presents a new film series dedicated to the 2008 commemoration of the Bicentennial of the American Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The series will focus on Resistance and Revolt in the African Diaspora. Screenings will be held on selected Saturdays starting September 27 through November 15. Free admission. First come, first served. September 27… [Read more…]
Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school who want to go to college out of state for ‘FREE’ ? Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to universities/colleges for 4 years FREE.
Some of you might be surprised that Democratic heavy Harlem has it’s own share of G.O.P.s. Don’t blame it on the “newcomers,” you just might be surprised who the members are. The HRC plans to come out and represent the “black elephants” at the Apollo tonight for the debate. While visiting the HipHopReplican I came… [Read more…]
Tomorrow night, Friday, September 26, 2008 is the first Presidential Debate between Senators Obama & McCain during this historic election season. Come to Nectar to watch and discuss this meaningful event as it unfolds while enjoying wine, cheese and charcuterie. Nectar will be donating a portion of the evening’s sales to the Obama/Biden campaign.… [Read more…]
BET SHOW HARLEM HEIGHTS IS LOOKING FOR TWO NEW CAST MEMBERS BET show Harlem Heights is currently looking to replace two of its cast members. They are in need of interesting, career focused men and women, age 25-30 that live uptown and are interested in being part of a show that will show a different… [Read more…]
The presidential debate will likely be on just about every TV in Harlem, but in case you decide you’d rather be in a public place to witness the slaughter, fight, mental beat-down, debate tonight, here is a list of places where you can cozy up with other uptowners that are also on the political tip. Who knows, you… [Read more…]
Saturday, September 27th 3:30 – 6pm Deborah Gregory author of Catwalk and The Cheetah Girls Bill Wright author of When the Black Girl Sings Jacqueline Rhinehart author of Organic Soul The Harlem School of the Arts Theatre 647 Saint Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10030 Subways: A,B,C, D trains to 145th Street
ImageNation Film Festival, Alluvial Film Company, and the Riverside Theatre present A FREE Community Screening of BALLAST Winner of Best Director & Best Cinematography at the Sundance Film Festival 7pm, Thursday, September 25th The Riverside Theatre at The Riverside Church 91 Claremont Ave at 120th Street New York, NY Take the 1 or 9 to 116th… [Read more…]
THE JAZZMOBILE CONCERT FEATURING BOBBY SANABRIA, CANDIDO, AND YOSVANY TERRY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 AT MARCUS GARVEY PARK 6PM – 9PM HAS BEEN MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION DUE TO INPENDING WEATHER!!! NEW LOCATION: WADLEIGH HIGH SCHOOL 114TH STREET BETWEEN ADAM CLAYTON POWELL, JR & FREDRICK DOUGLASS BLVDS… [Read more…]
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