HW Talk: Kelis, Chocolat, Dr. Khalil…

  ... who would have thunk it, Kelis the Harlem mommy cooks, this week she was on Top Chef ... boy, if I hear one more time how good the calamari is at Chocolat I'm going to go (Lady) Gaga, got to check it out ... spoke with Dr. Khalil Muhammad this week on HW Radio, he's the incoming director at the Schomburg replacing Dr. Howard Dodson, we talked about the new "family friendly" Schomburg and his Harlem roots ... Robb Pair, CEO and President of Harlem Lofts, Manhattan Realtor of the year was also on HW Radio, and talked about his 24/7 work week and his love of Harlem cafes - Compiled by HW Staff

Walter’s World: PARADIGM

By Walter Rutledge Creativity is the original magic. At first it was the way to explain the unknown, but soon evolved into a social necessity enriching the mundane and sublunary.Republics have come and gone, dynasties dissolved, but the greatness of these civilizations remains in the art they have left behind. Continue reading

Walter’s World: PARADIGM (Video)

By Walter Rutledge Most professional dance companies require their members to have a union card; PARADIGM requires its dancers to produce their membership card to AARP. Formed in 1996 by Gus Solomons jr. the minimum age to work with the company is fifty. Continue reading

Walter’s World: The Intimate Art of Choreography

By Walter Rutledge The curtain rises, the music begins and the lighting illuminates the space directly in front of us. Within seconds movement begins to soothe the rush of anticipation. Be it a group, duet or solo the number of people is not important; there in the dark the human form carves away the negative space, the nothingness, to create a conversation.Continue reading

Walter’s World: Philadanco at the Joyce

By Walter Rutledge Philadanco offered five performances at the Joyce Theater from March 29th to April 3rd. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary season with a program of four varied works. Each work showcased the energy and vitality that has became the trademark of the company. Continue reading

Miss Lil On Obama’s Red Rooster Menu

Here's the menu:
Cornbread, honey butter LOBSTER SALAD asparagus, peas, hot biscuit Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling "Semi-Dry" 2008 Finger Lakes, New York
BRAISED SHORT RIBS honey-glazed chokes, spring onions, red wine reduction Brown Estate "Chaos Theory" 2009 Napa Valley, California
CHOCOLATE CAKE rhubarb compote, buttermilk sherbert Ridge Geyersville "Essence" 2007 Sonoma County, California SWEET POTATO DOUGHNUTS cinnamon, brown sugar
We nudged her regarding the $30,000 plate dinners, "Let's remember that the people invited were those NYers (and Harlemites) that brought in big bucks during the last Obama campaign. So I was thrilled to hear that they chose to hold the event in Harlem even though most of us couldn't afford to attend; there are some in our community who can. We need to be exposed to 'the other side' even when it's just watching them go in and out of the Red Rooster Harlem." Chef Marcus Samuelsson menu courtesy of the Food Republic.
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Pair Accused Of Swindling National Black Theater

The statement below is from Michael Lythcott and Sade Lythcott, son and daughter of national Black Theater founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer: “The National Black Theater has been part of the cultural foundation of Harlem for more than 40 years. Unfortunately, nefarious business practices and eventual abandonment by our investor group, Nubian Heritage, now threaten our property and our community programming. Our 8-year relationship with Nubian began with such promise, but quickly became a dangerous drain our financial resources. This group continually took advantage of our commitment to African American entrepreneurship and our advocacy on behalf of our friends. Yet we refuse to allow our community to be victimized.Continue reading