Category: Harlem News
Minton’s Harlem Jazz Pays A Tribute to Bud Powell
On Friday June 16th, Minton’s Harlem celebrates Jazz legend and Harlem’s own Bud Powell, a leading figure in modern jazz, also known as bebop, as was his close friend and musical compatriot Thelonious Monk. They both performed at the original Minton’s, and this special evening of straight-ahead jazz will feature three of the hottest young jazz talents – Theo Hill
Shop Harlem Live Harlem Lifestyle Expo by Harlem Park to Park
On Saturday, June 24, 2017 MIST Harlem will welcome the Shop Harlem Live Harlem Lifestyle Expo, organized by Harlem Park to Park. DATE: Saturday, June 24, 2017 LOCATION: MIST Harlem (46 W. 116th Street btwn Lenox Avenue and Fifth Avenue) TIME: 11 am to 4 pm Shop Harlem Live Harlem Lifestyle Expo invites you
Mafrika Music Festival in Harlem – Sunday, June 4th, 2017
Celebrating its 11th Year Anniversary this year, the 2017 Mafrika Music Festival presented by Burkinabé Entertainment will once again welcome all to this FREE outdoor global music and arts festival on Sunday, June 4th at Marcus Garvey Park. Mafrika Music Festival in Harlem showcases both traditional and modern international music and art. Come on out!
2012 Harlem International Film Festival – September 19-23
The 2012 Harlem International Film Festival will kick-off on Wednesday, September 19 at 7pm, when Kevin Iega Jeff and Gary Abbott’s dance company Deeply Rooted Dance Theater will present a live performance before the premiere of Theodore Collatos’ film MOVE at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. Tickets: $20 The five day Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) will
Coming soon: Harlem Engineering Incubator
City College of New York’s Grove School of Engineering is launching a business incubator for student and faculty entrepreneurs. It Received a $1 million grant from philanthropist Irwin Zahn. The Zahn Center will include a fabrication laboratory paid for through a $440,000 grant from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer’s office, will open in mid-September. The
Lakecia Benjamin – Ginny’s Supper Club
On Monday, August 20th, our girl Lakecia Benjamin is playing the official after party for the Charlie Parker Festival, celebrating its 20th year. The City Parks Foundation will be presenting a variety of events, panels, and workshops leading up to the weekend festival to celebrate the legacy of Charlie Parker. The show happens at Ginny’s Supper
HarlemTrends – Get Out The Vote – Step One – REGISTER
The New York Times reports that Obama will win by a landslide ONLY IF everyone who can vote does vote. http://nyti.ms/SyvRBe The first step is REGISTERING TO VOTE. Registering is easy. Use one of two links below. Either one will work. Print blank form, complete and mail. Contains details for every state. http://www.eac.gov/assets/1/Documents/National_Mail_Voter_Registration_Form_English_2%2015%2020121%20Cor.pdf Prefill blank
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Celebrates 20 Years
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival the City Parks Foundation presents a full week of events that will include performances, poetry, workshops, lectures, theatrical presentations, the world premiere of a commissioned jazz work, and a regular two day festival. Our girl Lakecia Benjamin will be at Ginny’s Supper Club on
