Tag: Apollo Theater

Jazz Foundation presents 12th annual “A Great Night in Harlem” 2013 gala concert

On May 17th, 2013 the Jazz Foundation will once again present its annual “A Great Night in Harlem” gala concert to benefit the Jazz Musicians Emergency Fund at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. This is an important event that raises

Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival 2013 from May 6-11

The Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile have partnered once again to present the 3rd annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival which will run from May 6-11, 2013.  As always, you can expect a full schedule of Jazz concerts by emerging

Apollo Theater in Harlem celebrates 79th Birthday – The Apollo: One More Time

The world famous Apollo Theater just celebrated its 79th Birthday (1934-2013) and posted a rare documentary with historic footage from NBC’s 1985 TV special called “The Apollo: One More Time.”  The video is a bit grimy, but that adds to

Harlem Renaissance Map and Poster Guide

Ephemera Press has a really nice series of CultureMap illustrated map-poster-guides, including this Harlem Renaissance Map and Poster Guide which covers the rich art and cultural history of Harlem, New York.

Alicia Keys ‘Keep a Child Alive’ Black Ball Redux at Harlem’s Apollo Theater

Alicia Keys is about to set it off at the Apollo Theater where the ninth annual Black Ball fundraiser for the singer’s Keep a Child Alive charity organization will take place this Thursday December 6th. The star-studded event has already