Etu’s World: St. Vincent, The Saint Of Shoes

By Etu Evans Shoe Designer and Fashion Historian Sean Theodore Vincent of the eponymous brand St. Vincent, is a walking encyclopedia and archivist of style and panache. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: .…

Uptown’s Council Member Rodriguez And Commissioner Trottenberg Announce Car Free Day Programming

Standing in Times Square, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Polly Trottenberg and New York City Council Transportation Committee Chair Ydanis Rodriguez today announced programming for this year’s upcoming Car Free Earth Day — on Saturday, April 21st, 2018. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

UMEZ Arts Engagement Is A New Grant Program For Uptown Artists And Arts Orgs

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ) and the launch of UMEZ Arts Engagement. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: .…

Op-Ed: The Arts Are Here To Stay

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña When I accepted the job of Chancellor, I knew right away that the arts would be a focal point of my tenure. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from:…

MBP Gale Brewer’s 2017 Manhattan Cultural Tourism Grant Winners And More

Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and the NYC & Company Foundation have announced this year’s Manhattan recipients of Borough Cultural Tourism Development Grants. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke…

Super Role Model Ashley Graham At Build (Update)

“The Ashley Graham Project” is an inside look at the fast-paced lifestyle of American Supermodel, Body Activist, Author and Designer, [easyazon_link identifier=”0062667947″ locale=”US” tag=”harlemworld-20″]Ashley Graham[/easyazon_link]. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can…

Chancellor Fariña Kicks Off Annual Borough Arts Festivals

Chancellor Fariña today kicked off the third annual Borough Arts Festivals, a series of visual and performing arts events in each borough that provide platforms for nearly 2,700 students from over 460 schools to showcase their work from the school year. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

Join Jon Batiste In-Person Or Livestream At AOL Build

Join Jon Batiste who is currently the bandleader on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and serves as the Artistic Director at Large of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem as he visits BUILD.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are…

Take A Stroll At The 2016 Uptown Arts Stroll

The 2016 Uptown Arts Stroll, Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance’s annual month-long art festival, will kick off with an opening celebration on Wednesday, June 1st at 6:00 pm at Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

The Romantic Idyll Of The History Of Villa Charlotte Bronte

Perched atop a cliffside in the Bronx overlooking the Palisades sits one of the most charming residences within New York City: Villa Charlotte Bronte. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke…

HW Pick: Join The Behind-The-Scenes Look At Movie-Making In NYC

This weekend New York on Location returns to Astoria, NY where fans will be able to get a peek behind-the-scenes of NYC movie-making. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your…

“Untitled – Homeless Series,” 1999 By Rashid Johnson

Untitled – Homeless Series, 1999 a great photo by Rashid Johnson, Rashid is a contemporary American photographer-artist. Johnson is a graduate of Columbia College in Chicago. His work is in major museum collections, including the Whitney Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, etc. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…