The first Harlem Theatre Arts Festival honored philanthropist Dhonna Goodale with the “Champion of Change,” Award for her work on domestic violence at the presentation of Lynn Nottage’s play, “Poof.” Pictured above (L-R) Actors Kimberlyn Crawford and C.J. Williams; District Leader Theresa Freeman; Joan H. Allen, Founder of The Harlem Theatre Arts Festival; Honoree Dhonna… [Read more…]
The Apollo Theater celebrates Kwanzaa with its popular annual show, featuring the renowned New York-based dance company Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature Dance Theatre, guest performance by the noted trombonist Craig S. Harris and the Nation of Imagination . Since 2006, the Apollo has established an annual show to celebrate this holiday tradition on one day… [Read more…]
The Apollo Theater and Coca-Cola bring the magic of the Holiday season outdoors to 125th Street. With the glow of 25,000 twinkling lights, the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan, an 18-wheeled semi-truck, is prepared to light up the holidays with a visit from Santa. In the spirit of giving, the Apollo invites the public to participate in… [Read more…]
Drink. Eat. Mingle. Tuesday, October 25 6:00-10:00 pm Tickets: Exclusive drink and food discounts $20 at the door 2-for-1 in advance* To purchase tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2298256146 A portion of each purchase will be donated to Food Bank NYC to benefit food kitchens in Harlem. Featuring: Nectar Wine Bar 6-7pm hummingbird happy hour $6 wines & Complimentary… [Read more…]
If you see one show this season, go see SEED. If you are a Harlem resident, you have absolutely no excuse not to see it. The show is playing at the National Black Theatre on 126th and 5th Ave right across the street from Applebees. This new play by Radha Blank is produced by the… [Read more…]
The first question that came into my head after watching Knife Edge Production’s remount of Stephen Belber’s Tape, was “Why this play? Why now?” Even as the query formed in my mind, I had already arrived upon the answer. Here is a play produced by actors, to give themselves meaty roles that would showcase them… [Read more…]
May 12, 2011 by D. Bell
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Fairway Market will say ‘Thank You’ to customers in the parking lot of the Harlem location on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Fairway will be serving free food and drinks, and providing family friendly entertainment from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dozens of vendors, will be offering drinks, desserts, salads and sides to go along with the… [Read more…]
May 8, 2011 by D. Bell
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May 6, 2011 by IslaGirlCouture
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Harlem’s first pole fitness and spa services studio will be celebrating its one-year anniversary on Friday May 13, 2011 from 7:00 pm-12:00 am. It is a ladies only event and will be an evening of food tasting, wine, LFS signature drinks, trivia, prizes, giveaways and performances by LFS instructors. Le Femme Suite offers clients a sensual… [Read more…]
El Gato Teatro, a dance theater collective led by Harlem resident, Gabriella Barnstone premiered its latest work Nuevo Laredo at Dixon Place last week. El Gato Teatro fuses dance, theater, text, music, and sheer entertainment to create powerful works of art and magic. The production features stunning mask work, sharp design, and a sound track… [Read more…]
April 14, 2011 by tbelle
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By: Tahnia Belle Back with a breathtaking bang, Harlem Stage presents Season 12 of E-Moves, a two night dance showcase that reminds us how movement can tell our stories and express the complexity of human emotion where words fall short. I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of E-Moves (Program A) featuring presentations… [Read more…]
The spirit of Harlem is Resounding, Magnetic, and Eternal. Spirit of Community features specially commissioned works in photography, mural, sculpture, and video chronicling the sights, sounds, colors, textures, cadences, and people of Harlem. Contemporary artists, living and working in Harlem, lend their imagination and innovation to capture the pulse and rhythm that have kept Harlem… [Read more…]
April 4, 2011 by gigilabelle
By: Gigi LaBelle In honor of Women’s History Month, Harlem’s Riverside Church Theatre hosted an Evening of Excellence with Women in the Arts. The event highlighted the incredible journeys of world-renowned artists and entertainers such as Jawole Willa Jo Zollar (founder of Urban Bush Women), Carol Maillard (co-founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock), Ntozake… [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 25, 2011 by D. Bell
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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…]
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…]
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…]
In honor of Black History Month, three trailblazers were honored in Harlem by the Manhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer. The ceremony was held at Chocolat where owner, Leon Ellis, welcomed everyone to his new restaurant with a wine and hors’dourves reception. Scott Stringer paid homage to past recipients, including Hazel Dukes of the NAACP who received… [Read more…]
February 22, 2011 by IslaGirlCouture
By Stephanie Felix and Gigi LaBelle The upper echelon of Latin and Hispanic fashion were in rare form this past Valentine’s Day, when the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism hosted a private press conference and cocktail reception at New York City’s Latin Quarter promoting the 3rd Annual República Dominica Fashion Week (RDFW). The event will… [Read more…]
February 14, 2011 by D. Bell
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Harlem Week this year will be digitally enhanced with AT&T* Wi-Fi access in and around the event. Following a successful briefing with Upper Manhattan business leaders, Lloyd Williams, president and CEO of the Harlem Chamber of Commerce and AT&T Northeast Region President Steve Hodges announced that AT&T will provide free Wi-Fi service for attendees at events… [Read more…]
February 14, 2011 by D. Bell
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February 7, 2011 by D. Bell
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The weekend of February 12-13 at the National Black Theatre. Starts at 9 AM.
Photos by: D. Bell This past Friday, Aloft Harlem opened their doors to the community with a grand opening celebration. The event was open invitation and many of Harlem’s key movers and shakers were in attendance. The event opened with a book signing of the Harlem Travel Guide by co-authors Valerie Bradley and Carolyn Johnson. There… [Read more…]
February 2, 2011 by jjelfar
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By: J.J. El-Far The Broadway company of “Driving Miss Daisy” has announced that their Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund will be dedicated to the memory of Vanessa Redgrave’s siblings, Lynn and Corin Redgrave. The benefit performance is scheduled for Monday, February 7 at 8pm. All proceeds will go to The Actors Fund. “With… [Read more…]
February 1, 2011 by D. Bell
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After bringing some class to the east end of 125th Street, Pollen Nation has decided to close the doors of its retail establishment. We gain a florist and lose a florist. Here is the official statement: Pollen Nation has officially closed the retail arm of our business and will concentrate on our existing customers and… [Read more…]
The Goddess Lakshmi – Live in Harlem at Paris Blues Sunday Evenings — January 30th and March 6th 2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd 8PM Downtown theater impresario Rene Calvo (Ailanthus Grove) and Harlem hotelier (The Harlem Flophouse) fronts his newest venture, composing, singing and playing the electric guitar with his indy rock band… [Read more…]
January 27, 2011 by D. Bell
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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of New York’s Iconic Apollo Theater Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 8:30 Target Free Thursdays David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center Known as the “soul of American culture,” the Apollo Theater, a Harlem institution, celebrates its incredible anniversary with a return visit to Lincoln Center, kicking off a nationwide museum tour… [Read more…]
December 10, 2010 by D. Bell
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“A Harlem Holiday Shopping Tour.” Two shopping weekends December 4th & 5th and December 18th & 19th 12PM to 5PM each day Buses depart from The Studio Museum every 30 minutes Last bus departs at 4:30PM $20 for a one day pass or $30 for a weekend pass – per person You’ll find lots of unique and interesting items including… [Read more…]
December 7, 2010 by D. Bell
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If shopping is a social event for you then Shop N Mingle is a ‘must-do’. The pop up shop is an annual event that gives shoppers a chance to nosh, network, and shop for new and unique items only found online or in specialty boutiques. This year’s Shop N Mingle was sponsored by Metro PCS,… [Read more…]
December 7, 2010 by D. Bell
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Oh the weather outside was frightful, but Casa Frela was so delightful! This weekend, Casa Frela hosted an art and gift festival called Made in Harlem. Artisans displayed their handcrafted jewelry, quilts, art, and more. We had the opportunity to meet Lynn of AFineLyne. She informed us that the new Aloft hotel will be selling… [Read more…]
December 4, 2010 by D. Bell
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We are continuing our annual tradition of listing Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Harlem! Check out the events taking place below. In addition to the historic Harlem parks, there is also usually a lighting at the State Building (please email us if you have details) and the Harlem Meer. This year, Harlem BID will be… [Read more…]
November 20, 2010 by D. Bell
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Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about holiday gifts. Where better to shop than in your own neighborhood? Harlem has some fantastic stores that we will be featuring from Thanksgiving through New Years for your Christmas, Chanukkah, and Kwanzaa needs. Two local events taking place are the Made in Harlem Art… [Read more…]
November 19, 2010 by D. Bell
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Faith Ringgold is best known as a prize-winning children’s author and illustrator. Before creating her best-known classic, Tar Beach, Faith was a Harlem educator who grew up on Sugar Hill and attended City College. On November 3, Faith was honored at her alma mater inside of the Shepard’s Great Hall for her 80th birthday. The… [Read more…]
November 16, 2010 by D. Bell
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November 13, 2010 by D. Bell
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Harlem PoP A PoP Up Experience Shop In The Heart of Harlem Marketplace | Art Gallery | Performance Space - Shop The Collections of Local Emerging Designers - - Discover Up + Coming Music Artists- - View Art Work - - Sample Food from top chefs and bakers - EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Sat 11am… [Read more…]
November 11, 2010 by D. Bell
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Free Stand Up Comedy Show at La Pregunta Arts Cafe on Tuesday, Nov. 16th. 1528 Amsterdam Avenue
November 5, 2010 by D. Bell
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