Uptown Magazine Announces A Trailblazing Lineup For Lexus Uptown Honors Hollywood

UPTOWN Ventures Group, the parent company of UPTOWN Magazine, with title sponsor Lexus, today announced the honorees for the prestigious LEXUS UPTOWN HONORS HOLLYWOOD. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable…

Uptown Ventures Acquires Hype Hair Magazine

Uptown Ventures Group, the parent company of Uptown Magazine in Harlem, NY, has announced the acquisition of Hype Hair Magazine, a consumer magazine and brand devoted to African-American women’s hair care. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive…

The Legendary Princess Naomie Uptown At The Inwood Caves 1936

Author’s note: Published reports and records vary about the spelling of Kennedy’s first name. According to descendants her name was spelled Naomie. Since moving to Inwood  I’d heard stories of an almost mythical figure known only as Princess Naomie, who, in the 1930’s, took up residence near the old tulip tree in Inwood Hill Park.…

Open Call For “Space Uptown 2023” Art Exhibit With The West Harlem Art Fund

“Space Uptown” is back for this season! VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies, including its storied past as well as its continuing contributions to the City…

Armory Foundation And Nike Do It At The Armory Track & Field Center Uptown

The Armory Foundation and Nike announced today that they have entered into a multi-pronged partnership to greatly enhance and expand opportunities Washington Heights to Harlem. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s…

Run, Jump, Throw Yourself Into The Armory 29th Hispanic Games Uptown

This weekend, the 29th Annual Hispanic Games High School Invitational will be held at the world-renowned Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory in Washington Heights. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials…

The Heather Gardens On The Eve Of The Solstice – Ahh, The Poetry Of Uptown

Bundle up in true Harlem style for a reflective evening stroll through Fort Tryon Park’s Heather Garden and Billings Arcade area on the eve of the Solstice.  VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting…

Harlem’s Clark Monroe’s Uptown House One Of The Earliest Homes Of 30’s BeBop

Clark Monroe’s Uptown House, sometimes shortened to Monroe’s Uptown House or simply Monroe’s, was a nightclub in the greatest community in the world Harlem, NY. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies, including…

Local Food Pantries Offer A Helping Hand During Holidays And Beyond Uptown

Hundreds of families lined up on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, on a busy corner in uptown just north of Harlem to get their Thanksgiving turkeys. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s…

Uptown Drag Queens, Bluegrass Brunches And Music At The Porch In Harlem

Starting this weekend, November 12, 2022, recently opened restaurant and music destination The Porch in Harlem’s historic Sugar Hill. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies, including its storied…

Uptown Night Market 2022 Season Finale Under The Arches Of Harlem

After a 2022 Season of success, Uptown Night Market is hosting its Season Finale on Thursday, November 10th, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. EST. VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting…

Ukrainian Dancers, Teatro Sea, Mosquiteros, And Fun For Kids At The Medieval Festival In Uptown

The annual Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon transforms the park into a medieval market town and showcases medieval-era demonstrations, crafts, music, and live jousts on horseback among other displays!   VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of…

Little Amal Takes Big Steps She Attends 55 Free Public Events From Uptown To Downtown

St. Ann’s Warehouse and The Walk Productions with Handspring Puppet Company today announced one of the largest public artworks in the city’s history.  VIDEO Harlem Cultural Archives is a donor and foundation-supported Historical Society, Its mission is to create, maintain and grow a remotely accessible, online, interactive repository of audio-visual materials documenting Harlem’s remarkable and varied multicultural legacies, including its…