Harry Belafonte Creates A Whole Lhota Drama For Bill de Blasio
Joseph J. Lhota spent the final Sunday of his flailing mayoral candidacy seemingly liberated from the burdens of a competitive campaign.
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Souleo: Celebrated Writer, Ntozake Shange Debuts New Work
In her private residence playwright, Ntozake Shange is lost in her own world: one made up of words, rhythm and recovery.
Walter’s World: Graham Company Fall and Recovery Benefit
By Walter Rutledge The Martha Graham Dance Company Fall and Recovery benefit took place last night, Tuesday, February 26 at the Joyce Theater.
NYC’s Bike Share, Largest In The Country, To Begin
New York City, with its constant hum of subways, buses, cabs and ferries, has long had one glaring exception to its many transportation options: bicycles for the masses.
Yolande’s Yard: Bikram Yoga Harlem
By Yolande Brener “If it’s your first time, and you’re feeling dizzy or nauseous, congratulations, you’re doing it right,” said Erik Cummings, co-owner of Bikram Yoga Harlem, during my first class there.
Harlem’s Victoria Theater A Cultural Hub For Harlem
A plan to transform Harlem’s legendary Victoria Theater into a splashy hub for the arts and tourism — and an affordable home for hundreds of needy families — won state backing on Wednesday.
Harlem Building’s Toxic History Not Revealed
Dozens of artists, entrepreneurs and non-profits are renting space in a Harlem building with a toxic past, and they were never told before signing rental agreements.
Hue-Man Books Closes: Harlem Responds
Ten-year-old Hue-Man Bookstore and Café in Harlem on St. Nicholas Avenue (between 125th and 124th Streets) is the latest bookstore to close its physical space in order to reinvent itself.
Eugene Giscombe Talks Real Estate On Harlem World Radio (#2)
Join host Danny Tisdale and Eugene Giscombe in part #2 of this series as they discuss Harlem real estate stories: the Lee Building on 125th Street, with the Stadium Red studio, turning Condos into Disabled housing, “landmarking” Harlem real estate gems (Regent Theatre, Wilt’s Paradise , Roy Campanella’s), a new Red Lobster on 125th Street and…
New Amsterdam Musical Association And James Reese Europe In Harlem
The New Amsterdam Musical Association, (NAMA) is the oldest African-American musical organization in the United States.
Harlem’s Duke Ellington, Photograph By Lee Tanner (video)
Duke Ellington When his drummer Sonny Greer was invited to join the Wilber Sweatman Orchestra in New York City, Ellington made the fateful decision to leave behind his successful career in Washington, D.C., and move to Harlem, becoming one of the figures of the Harlem Renaissance.
Walter’s World: Caribbean Catwalk for a Cure
By Walter Rutledge Virgin Island Fashion Week 2011 and The American Cancer Association presented Caribbean Catwalk For A Cure fashion show fundraiser, on Saturday July 29, at the Club Panache, 2110 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
Harlem’s Hale House 42nd Anniversary Spring Gala
On Monday June 6th, Hale House hosted its 42nd Anniversary Spring Gala at 583 Park Avenue. The evening honored Diandra Douglas, CNN’s Alina Cho and Alexandra Lebenthal. Oscar Nominated Actress Patricia Clarkson served as the gala’s host. Executive Director Annie Murphy and Chairman of the Board Zachary W. Carter, Esq. …
Walter’s World: Ailey At The Apollo- Spring Benefit Gala
By Walter Rutledge On May 3rd, Ailey At The Apollo, the spring benefit gala, returned to Harlem’s world-famous Apollo Theater.
Walter’s World: Ailey At The Apollo
By Walter Rutledge On Tuesday May 3, Ailey At The Apollo, the annual Spring Gala Benefit, returns to the world famous Apollo Theater .