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Or the guide that wasn’t. Wow, the end of the week and the beginning of a new month.  For those staying in the city over this extended weekend there should be plenty of events to enjoy.  Whatever you decide to get into enjoy yourself and we’ll see you in July.

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This wonderful series presented by Community Works continues with an exhibition and symposium on June 29 at the Museum of the City of New York.  The exhibition begins at 6:30 p.m and examines jazz, blues, R&B, hip hop, rap, gospel, classical, Latin-Caribbean and fusion. There will be musician honorees, noted journalists and special guests appearances.  The symposium will be moderated by WHCR FM’s Flo Wiley of Black Beat New York.  Admission is complimentary but you must RSVP at 212-459-1854.

The Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Avenue at 103rd Street

June 29
6:30 PM Exhibition viewing
7:00 PM Symposium

Also taking place at the Museum of the City of New York is WHITE, BLACK & BLUES presented by the Roger Furman Reading Series and Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group.  This work in progress musical presentation will be performed by Harlemwood recording artists Lainie Cooke and Paulette McWilliams, freaturing Nat Adderley, Jr., Vincent Herring, Matt Clohesy and Joris Dudli.  Complimentary admission.  RSVP 212-926-2550 or visit the official website of the New Heritage Theatre.

The Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Avenue at 103rd Street

June 30
7:00 PM

Better late than never.  We’re keeping it short and sweet this week.  Lots of outdoor activities happening this weekend.  Check here and as always Harlem One-Stop stays on top of what’s happening in Harlem.  Monday starts the annual Jazzmobile season. There certainly seems to be no shortage of Jazz around Harlem these days. Looking for something to do in Spanish Harlem?  Check the Mosaicos website for a list of upcoming events. As always, enjoy your weekend. Weekend subway advisory.

We welcome our Curbed, Eater  and Greasy Guide readers this week!  Harlem Fur always on the prowl has followed up on a couple of spots mentioned earlier.

Don’t forget to sign up for email notification.

• Raheem Devaughn tonight at the Apollo [website]
• Urbanworld Film Festival tonight: Opening night gala Documentary The Last Days of Left Eye
  
• Francina Conners Trio at Butterfly Blue June 22 8:00 p.m.
• Nefertari Bey at the Harlem Tea Room June 23 8:00 p.m.  $10
• Spanky’s Pop - June 25 at 6 p.m. Dinner Theater at Uptown Renaissance
  
• Harlem Bridal Show June 25 from 1-6 pm at Tribal Spears Gallery and Cafe
  
• Where there is space, there is a cook out in Harlem [New York Times]
• As per Chowhound Maria, who recommends the croissants, check out the O.C. Bakery and Cafe at 159th Street and Edgecombe.
  

Kicking off this week is the Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival.  Locations around the city, including the Magic Johnson Theater, will be showcasing the works of independent filmmakers, as well as hosting workshops, panels and parties.  The festival will run from June 21 through June 25.  Check the website for further details.

Urbanworld [website] 

Quick list of last minute activities for what is left of this weekend and some events taking place next weekend as well:

• Father’s Day Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic 12 noon Marcus Garvey Park.  Visit the website for more information.
  
• Every Saturday from June 17-24 12 noon 4 Theme Tours of the Morris-Jumel Mansion.  Admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, students and members.  Reservations 212-923-8008
• American Legion Theatre "Zoro" Saturday June 24th  (no time listed) call for more information 212-283-9701
• June 25th Jazz in the Spirit on Broadway between 110 and 120th Streets. A 6 piece band with a 12 voice ensemble. Special guests from jazz and gospel communities.
• "Cultura Con Sabrosura" June 24th 10 pm (doors open at 9 p.m.) $10 call 212-410-2999 or visit the website for details.
• June 30th Arturo O’Farril and his Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra St. Nicholas Park. No time or contact information list.  Sponsored by the W. Harlem Art Fund, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Sugar Hill Golden Ale.
• Lenox Lounge Jazz line up all summer long.  Visit their website for details.
• Hector Mendez Caratini exhibit at El Museo Del Barrio on view from June10-September 10. Visit the website for details.
• Sister’s Uptown Bookstore has a list of ongoing activities throughout the month of June.  Visit their website.
• For a list of other activities in and around the Harlem community visit Harlem One Stop.
• Breaking news…Chowhound is set to get a face lift and become part of CNET [Slash Food]
  

 
Summer is on and popping!  Although the official first day of summer isn’t until the 21st we are already sizzling with lots of fun activities jumping off all over the city.  Summerstage starts this weekend, Celebrate Brooklyn, Bryant Park’s film festival and concert series and more have already set the bar high for a summer that promises to be muy caliente. We hope everyone gets a chance to go out and enjoy themselves this weekend whether you are spending time with your Father or simply hanging out alone.  Here are a few end of the week links to hold you over until Monday (ummmm, links! Anyone know of a backyard cook out I can crash?)

• Roving reporters from our favorite Harlem based sites,  Greasy Guide and Harlem Fur, give their take on the new unlimited Wi-Fi initiative for Harlem.
• Pier 2110 offers tastings this weekend $30 pre fixe [via Greasy Guide]
• MTA Weekend Service Advisory and NEW podcasts [transittrax]
• NYU Film Student needs upscale apartment for a film shoot. Read details.
  
• Behold, the future of uptown architecture?  Lord, let’s hope not.
• Pack a picnic lunch and listen to some Jazz on the Meer!*
  
• Speaking of jazz, download free music daily…check the right sidebar.
  
• The Original Soupman (aka Seinfeld Soup Nazi) now has two locations in Harlem.  [Original Soupman]
• Special discounts to local Harlem businesses!  More info. on this to come next week.
  

THIS FRIDAY @ THE STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM
June 16th 7-11 pm

Hoofers’ House
7-9 pm
Featuring Rashida Bumbray, Omar Edwards, Dormeshia Sumbry Edwards & Tamango

In honor of the important place of tap dancing in Harlem’s history,
SMH now serves as a new home for hoofers. Normally Tap dancers- elders
and young people alike are invited to take the floor at these
quarterly jam sessions. This June we will showcase the fine footwork
of a selected few dancers that are slated to burn up the floor with
none other than the very accomplished jazz drummer Ali Jackson and his
trio!

Uptown Fridays! Music, Cocktails, Culture

Featuring DJ Lynnee Bonner
7-11 pm

The weather is beautiful and the Museums courtyard is finally open
for the highly anticipated Uptown Fridays! This season is bound to get
you moving! Dance to the sound of some of the hottest DJs spinning
NYC, connect with others during guided tours, or shop til you drop in
the Museums newly stocked store. Bring a friend and have a cocktail
and conversation. But whatever you do dont miss these fun and festive
evenings of culture in Harlem!

The Studio Museum in Harlem is located at:
144 West 125th Street (between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Malcolm X
Blvds.) New York, NY 10027
Subway: A, B, C, D, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 to 125th Street.
Bus: M-2, M-7, M-10, M-100, M-101, M-102, or BX-15.
Call 212 864 4500 ext 264 for more information

Schedule for the Studio Museum in Harlem [website] 

Editor’s Note: A reader says that Chocolat previously mentioned in this post is moving to a larger space. Information is supposed to be on their website.  If you can find it on there you will receive 2 free passes to see "The Winter View" this weekend.

 
Need a last minute gift for dear old Dad this Sunday?  Visit one of the shops mentioned here. Your best bets are Nubian Heritage or Carol’s Daughter which both sell products geared towards men in earthy scents like sandalwood and patchouli.

If you are looking for something to do with Dad this weekend check the June Events Vol. 2 and Vol. 3.

Best bet?  Take Dad to see the final weekend of The Winter View which is the perfect Father’s Day play. The story is about a father and daughter trying to cope after the loss of the family matriarch.  Surprisingly funny and perfect for all ages it has received the praises of the Harlem community press. The New York Beacon says "The Winter View is a must see!" The Amsterdam News admonishes "Don’t Miss It!"

After the show you can stroll across the street to The Harlem Grill for dinner or dine alfresco.

For more information about the show go here.

THE WINTER VIEW
H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players Theater
Saint Philips Community Center
207 West 133 Street/Seventh Avenue
Runs through June 18th
 

Related: Dance Theater of Harlem Spring Performance

                                       
Sun Jul 9 2006  1:00   

In 1920 there were 200,000 Jews living in Harlem, making it the one of the largest Jewish Diasporas in the world. Come and see some of the most beautiful synagogue buildings in the city, view formerly Jewish institutions, and learn about Harlem’s rich Jewish heritage. Meeting point: JCC. Rain date: Sun, Jul 16.   
Contact Information: 646-505-5708, www.jccmanhattan.org   
Brought to you by: JCC in Manhattan  

The JCC in Manhattan  
344 Amsterdam Ave. @ W. 76th St.
Cost: $10 Members, $15 Nonmembers

 Related: Columbia Journalist

 
Black Honey Soul ft. Miles Long
When: Friday, June 30th, 2006
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Aaron Davis Hall West 135th & Convent Ave @ City College Harlem NY 10031 USA
Phone: 212.650.6900
Price: $40
What: A night of poetry and music
Website:  Aaron Davis Hall

Black honey image courtesy of Marlon Saunders

• FREE ACCESS
  to all the museums along the mile
• 23 car-free blocks
  5th Avenue between 82nd & 105th
• Live bands
• Entertainment
• Art-in-the street
  activities for kids

One day a year, for the past 27 years, nine of the country’s finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open their doors for free to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration. This traffic-free, music- and art-filled celebration fills the street and sidewalks of Fifth Avenue from 82nd to 105th street, the mile now officially designated as Museum Mile. Over 50,000 visitors attend the festival annually.

This year’s 28th annual festival kicks off at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with an opening ceremony, at 5:45pm, on the steps of its landmark building on Fifth Avenue @82nd street.

• Central Park Conservancy - at 84th street, 103rd street
• Church of the Heavenly Rest - at 90th street
• Czech Center NY - at 83rd street

Plus, follow the mile with street muralist De La Vega – grab a piece of chalk and make your mark!

ART & ACTIVISM: Contemporary LGBT Arts and Protest

State of Politics and Activism in the Black LGBT/SGL Community Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 6:00 PM Langston Hughes Auditorium, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 515 Malcolm X Boulevard, (Enter at 103 West 135th Street), New York, NY 10037-1801 (directions)

For more information about this event visit the website.  For more events at the Schomburg click here. 

As noted previously, June is going to be a hot month for events in Harlem.  It is only the 6th of the month and we are on our third volume of events.

HARLEM SPEAKS: OLU DARA
Ernest Barteldes (nypress.com excerpt)

June 8. The Jazz Museum in Harlem (Harlem Speaks Series), 6:30 p.m. FREE

104 East 126th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues
212-348-8300 

Mississippi-born trumpeter and singer Olu Dara (born Charles Jones III) boasts a long, fruitful career as sideman and studio musician since arriving in New York in the early ’70s. But it wasn’t until ’98 (encouraged by his son, the rapper Nas) that he finally earned acclaim with a solo album, In the World: From Natchez to New York. This week, Dara is the featured speaker at The Jazz Museum in Harlem’s “Harlem Speaks series,” sharing his explorations in Southern blues, Caribbean fusion, jazz and other genres.

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17th ANNUAL MT. MORRIS PARK HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Tours start at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
Marcus Garvey Park
W. 122nd Street & Mt. Morris Park West
(one block east of Lenox Avenue)

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Self-Guided House Tours
 Tour approximately 12 distinctive homes

11:00 a.m. - Guided Tour of Marcus Garvey Park
(including Landmark Fire Watch Tower)

12:00 Noon and 2:00 PM - Guided Walking Tours
Highlighting the fascinating architecture and cultural history of the neighborhood led by Harlem Historian, John Reddick.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Jazz in Harlem
 Music and Refreshments in local business venues along Lenox Avenue

Tickets: $25.00 in Advance; $30.00 Day of Tour

To order tickets - Please send e-mail to mtmorrispa@aol.com or purchase online.
 
Official website: http://www.harlemmtmorris.org/events.htm
 
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THE 8TH ANNUAL FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL

A series of events taking place throughout the month of June at the Riverside Theatre.  Visit their website for details. Official Website [Riverside Church]

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The Harlem Branch of the New York Public Library will be hosting a series of events throughout the summer. The Harlem Branch is located at 9 West 124th Street between 5th Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard.

• The NEW Harlem Book Discussion meets every third Saturday at 11 AM.  Books to be discussed include, John Henry Days by Colson Whitehead (June 17), Seven Guiters by August Wilson (July 15), Don’t Erase Me by Carolyn Ferrell (Augus 19). Sign up at 212-348-5620. 
  
• A Visionary with a Voice: artwork of Wispa Hendricks June 17th at 2:00 p.m. for an Artist Talk in conjunction with the exhibit which is up from June 5-19.
• Learn to Draw: Individualized Instruction with Janet Henry.  Thursday June 8-29 at 4:00 p.m.  All materials will be provided.  For ages 12-18.

RANGEL RECEPTION AT BATON ROUGE 

With a special private performance by Jive Records Recording  Artist RAHEEM
(http://www.theloveexperience.com/index_main.html)  DEVAUGHN   singing Hits
from His New Album "Guess Who Loves You  More" including "You".  
In 2006 MAKE  HISTORY with CONGRESSMAN CHARLES B. RANGEL
Congressman  Rangel is raising funds to help win the 15 seats necessary for
the  Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives. In a 
Democratic Majority, Congressman Rangel will make history as the  first
African-American and the first New Yorker since 1881 to Chair the  Ways and Means
Committee. 
Ways and Means  is regarded by many as the most powerful of the twenty
standing Congressional  Committees, with broad jurisdiction over taxes, trade,
healthcare, and  Social Security. 
A Democratic  majority will mean that members of the Congressional Black
Caucus will  chair an unprecedented four of the twenty standing committees in
Congress and  fourteen sub-committees, dramatically reshaping the position  of
African-Americans in national leadership.  
Join this great  effort now to make history together.
 
RSVP to Joe  Barnes at Batonrougeny1@aol.com or call (917)496-4111 Sign up
online  via http://www.charlierangel.org (http://www.charlierangel.org/)  by
clicking on contribute and  including “Baton  Rouge” in the note field. 
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EVENT  DETAILS:
Friday, June 16,  2006 
5:30 pm –  Chairman’s Reception (Open Bar & Appetizers)
6:00 pm – Live  Music Reception  (Open Bar & Appetizers)
At  the hottest new place in Harlem,  
Baton Rouge Restaurant  & Lounge
458 west 145th Street
(Between Convent & Amsterdam) 
Village of  Harlem 

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ELEGBA BAR B-Q PICNIC 

June 25th from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. in Marcus Garvey Park (124th and Madison)

Bring your own food, grills, cakes, pies, watermelons and games.  Bring your drums and shekeres to make music.  For more information contact Baba Oba 212-283-4035 or Iya Pat 212-926-9627 or you can email: egbejagunjagun@yahoo.com

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HARLEM BRIDAL SHOW
Event: Harlem Weddings, the Bridal Show
Date: June 25th, 2006
Time: 1-6 PM
Venue: Tribal Spears Gallery
Location: 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York 10026

Event will feature:
FREE Gifts Bags
Free Bridal Magazines
Live Performance
DJ Showcase
Food Sampling
Fashion Show: Traditional and African American wedding gowns, Tuxedos
Website: www.theharlemexpo.com/BridalShow.hmt

In a previous post we unearthed a treasure trove of hidden cultural gems in Harlem.  On a sunny afternoon I happened to stop into what might be considered a cultural gold mine.  If you think that the only culture left in Harlem is safely enclosed behind the walls of the Schomburg or within the halls of the Studio Museum you haven’t been to the Genesis II Museum of International Black Culturel.

Tucked into a narrow doorway off of Seventh Avenue, Genesis II is a labor of love curated by Andi Owens.  Although I wasn’t able to tour the museum the day I dropped in, I did chat briefly with Mr. Owens. He informed me that he had just closed an exhibit called "Black Goddesses: Achievements Against the Odds."  The exhibit focused on women like Ida B. Wells, Zora Neale Hurston and Josephine Baker.

The museum houses multiple galleries and exhibits including the African Sculpture Court, The Artists Gallery, The Archives Collection Store Room and the Museum Store.The museum also offers traveling exhibitions for loan to libraries and schools. 

Genesis II is located at 2376 Adam Clayton Powerll Boulevard at 139th Street. Phone (212)690-3800.  Public viewing hours are Thursday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Admission is $5.50 and $1.50 for children.  Use Hop Stop for public transportation directions. 

On the way home Sunday afternoon I popped into Make My Cake to picked up a slice of their always perfectly moist and tasty red velvet cake.  While waiting, I noticed the collection of postcards advertising local events.  Here are a few worth checking out:

URB ALT Festival
Dionne Farris also featuring other artists
June 10 7:00 p.m. Opening night
Schomburg Center
515 Malcolm X Blvd. (Lenox)
$20 in advance and $25 at the door
Festival continues with events on July 1, August 5, September 9. Visit the website for details.
www.urbalt.net 

Sunday, June 18th is Father’s Day.There will be a number of events taking place around Harlem:

Miss Black American Princess, Inc. in association with Power 105.1 & Harlem PAL will host
The 35th Annual Father’s Day Basketball Classic
11:00am-6:00pm
118th Street & Morningside Ave.

Also taking place farther uptown: 

REAL MEN COOK NY
This annual event is always a favorite.  In addition to the "sampling" there will be events and information available.  Hal Jackson of WBLS will be broadcasting live from noon to 4 p.m. and the "sampling" will be from 3-6 p.m.  Tickets in advance are $20 for adults and $10 for children.  At the door $25 for adults and $10 for children.
NYC Mission Society Minisink Townhouse
648 Malcolm X Blvd. (Lenox) and 142nd Street
For more information visit the official website www.realmencook.com or call 212-234-9302

This one was found on the Frank Silvera Writer’s Workshop Website:

THE JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL’S GALA CELEBRATION & SALUTE CEREMONY

The JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL shall have its Gala Celebration and Salute Ceremony, on Monday, June 19th, with a 6:30pm reception and 8:00pm presentation to honor the Workshop’s founders:

Morgan Freeman, actor/director - Billie Allen, actress/director - Clayton Riley, journalist - Garland Lee Thompson, Exec. Director, FSWW

A Special Tribute to Theatre Legends:

Micki Grant, playwright/actress - Gertrude Jeannette, Exec. Director, H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players - Crystal Field, Exec. Director, Theater For The New City - Lloyd Richards, Director/producer - Natsu Ifill, Arts administrator/NY Dept. of Cultural Affairs (Retiree)

and the alumni membership since the opening of the FSWW in FY1973.

The Gala Ceremony location: Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 (Bet. 115th & 116th Street). For ticket reservation & information call the FSWW office at (212) 281-8832.

For a complete schedule/calendar of production events email: playrite@earthlink.net, or view the FSWW Website: www.fsww.org.
 

Mafrika Festival

Date: Sunday, June 4th
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Marcus Garvey Park (122th St at 5th Ave)
Cost: Free
Summary: Dancers, MCs, and musicians invade Marcus Garvey Park for a pan-african celebration of music and culture. Notable acts include Senegalese rappers Daara-J and Antibalas lead singer Amayo’s new project Fu-Arkist-Ra… full program here.

Related: Amsterdam News:: 

Editor’s Note: location and other errors corrected…thanks Jaye 

With the unofficial launch of summer behind us, UPTOWN flavor is busy
trying to keep up with the many summer events that take place uptown.
Below is the first volume of June events.  If you have an event
you want to post to UPTOWN flavor, send it to uptownflavor[at]gmail.com

This week’s weekend guide provided in part by Harlem One Stop:
Friday - Sunday, and then, some…

A WEEKEND filled with history, architecture, art, music and
gastronomic delights..

FRIDAY: Straight Out of Harlem, A Creative Outlet - First Friday
Series, Remembering Johnny Hartman

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate Johnny Hartman–the man
and his music.
Special performance by Lori Hartman and photography of Bill May.
Friday, June 2, 2006 from 5 - 7 pm
704 St.Nicholas Avenue @ 145th Street
RSVP at 212-234-5944

www.straightoutofharlem.com

SUNDAY: 18th Annual Hamilton Heights House & Garden Tour

An annual fundraiser by the Hamilton Heights Homeowners Association to
benefit youth organizations in the community and a unique opportunity
to see the interiors of a dozen remarkable houses in one of Harlem’s
most distinguished landmark neighborhoods. This is a self-guided tour.

Tickets: $25.00 each and may be purchased at start of tour at the
Hamilton Grange National Memorial, 287 Convent Ave at W. 141st Street.
Sunday, June 4, 2006 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

www.hamiltonheights.org

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SATURDAY: Walking Tour - Central Harlem: Lenox Ave - 125th Street

Join us for a 90-minute stroll along two of Harlem’s most famous and
historic streets: Lenox Avenue, the neighborhood’s premiere boulevard,
and bustling 125th Street, the pulse of Harlem, Mecca of Black
America. Tour will highlight neighborhood history and landmarks and
the new Harlem.
Saturdays at 11:15 a.m.
$15.00 per person.
RSVP suggested 212-658-9160
Meet Guide at Lenox Avenue and 116th, SE corner. Subway: #2, #3 to 116th.

www.harlemonestop.org

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FRIDAY: CAMP LOGAN - FREE

On December 11, 1917 thirteen black soldiers from the 3rd Battalion of
the US 24th Infantry regiment were hanged.  These soldiers were heroes
on July 28th.  How had they come to this tragedy 18 weeks later? Camp
Logan explores the events that led to the "Houston Riot of 1917,"
thought to be one of the saddest chapters in the history of American
race relations.

Date: Friday, June 2, 2006
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd St
Price: Complimentary Admission RSVP 212-926-2550

website: http://www.newheritagehtheatre.org

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SATURDAY: EL BARRIO WEEK - Galeria 106 Art/Health Expo

The third annual Galeria 106 open-air art exhibition takes on an added
dimension this year with the inclusion of a health fair, enabling
community families to receive health services and information.
Saturday, June 3 • 11 AM–7 PM
Free
Abrazo Fraternal del Barrio, Inc.
159 East 116th Street
New York, NY 10029
212.289.3871; pspromo@aol.com

EL BARRIO WEEK - PERFORMANCE FLAMENCO LATINO

Kick off El Barrio Week (June 3 -13) with Flamenco Latino, as they
present the music and dance of Spanish Flamenco and the Afro-Caribbean
roots of salsa. The troupe combines the strength of somber Flamenco
brazeo, intricate palmas and intense footwork with their flair for the
hip-swiveling movements and mean rhythms of salsa. Presented in
collaboration with Community Works and New Heritage Theatre Group, in
association with the Harlem Arts Alliance.

Free with suggested Museum admission contribution. Free for people who
live or work in East Harlem.
Saturday, June 3 • 2:00 PM
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
New York, NY 10029
212.534.1672
www.mcny.org

EL BARRIO WEEK - El Barrio Week Tour with Artist Yasmín Hernández

Artist Yasmín Hernández presents an in-depth tour and discussion of
Soul Rebels, her site-specific installation featuring eight portraits
of musicians and poets, and Between the Lines: Text as Image. An
Homage to Lorenzo Homar and The Reverend Pedro Pietri. Hernández will
discuss how the arts serve as a vehicle for social change while
providing a look inside the cultural and political history that shaped
the work of the featured artists.
Saturday, June 3 • 2:00 PM
Admission: Free. No registration required.
El Museo del Barrio
1230 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
www.elmuseo.org

EL BARRIO WEEK - SEMILLA

Mexican Folkloric Music performed by an emerging collective of young
Mexican artists dedicated to the study and promotion of "Son Jarocho"
and "Son Huasteco." This lively music is danced mostly in festivals,
on streets and parks of the coast of Veracruz and other neighboring
towns. Not only can you dance to these sounds, but every song tells a
hilarious and/or dramatic story that makes this type of performance a
whole interactive experience! Truly exciting — everyone ends up
dancing!

Saturday, June 3 • 9:00 PM
Art for Change
Carlito’s Café y Galeria
1701 Lexington Avenue (between 106th and 107th)
212.534.7168
www.artforchange.org

UPTOWN ART STROLL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS/INWOOD

May 31 - June 18th. In four years, the annual Uptown Arts Stroll has
grown from a one-day event that primarily attracted visual artists to
a three-week extravaganza that offers a rainbow of visual and
performing arts. This is a testament to the growing arts community in
Washington Heights and Inwood and to the support that Northern
Manhattan’s residents and organizations have given to the effort. The
bridges built between the different segments of our population become
stronger the more we work together on common goals. In this way, art
serves as a universal language.

The website — a collaborative effort of WaHI Online, WaHIarts.com and
The Manhattan Times — gives you an overview of the events and venues
where the 2006 Uptown Arts Stroll lives and breathes. The website also
lists the artists, arts groups and sponsors whose inspiration,
perspiration, and contributions have resulted in an event that can
make all Northern Manhattanites proud.

noon - 5 pm
Mural Painting
Inwood Community Services, 651 Academy St. near Broadway
Young people working with D-aRts Youth Organization and art educators
will continue to work on their community mural.

11 am - 5 pm
Top of Form – Student Artwork and Tag Sale
P.S./I.S. 187 School Yard, 349 Cabrini Blvd., north of W. 187th St.
(Rain date: 10 June)
Portraits and still lifes by 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

noon - 5 pm
Art in the Garden (Inwood)
RING Garden, Broadway, Dyckman St., Riverside Dr. (Rain location: Holy
Trinity Episcopal Church, 20 Cumming St. near Broadway, 212-567-1177)
Outdoor art exhibits and performances. Curator: Elizabeth Popiel,
scenicdesigner[at]hotmail.com

noon - 5 pm
Open Studio – René de los Santos
121 Sherman Ave. bet. Dyckman and Academy Sts.
Paintings.

noon - 5 pm
Open Studio – Hersilia Méndez
222 Seaman Ave., E-8, at Indian Rd., 212-569-2866
Painting and sculpture.

noon - 6 pm
Open Studio – Charles Ramsey and Yori H. Ramsey
33 Vermilyea Ave., Apt 3E, bet. Dyckman and Academy Sts., 212-567-8640
Paintings.

1-3 pm
Opening Reception and Poetry Recital
Washington Heights Branch Library, 1000 St. Nicholas Ave. at W. 160th
St., 212-927-3533
Artwork by Community Arts Showcase. more info »

1-6 pm
Lobby Show
77 Cooper St. at W. 207th St., 646-796-9798
Internationally known tapestry artists will exhibit woven works, both
miniature and mural.
www.artstroll.com

SUNDAY: UPTOWN ART STROLL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS/INWOOD

June 4, noon - 5 pm
Opening Reception
Office of City Council Member Robert Jackson, 751 W. 183rd St. near
Ft. Washington Ave., 212-928-1322
Artwork by members of the Union of Dominican Visual Artists. more info »

noon - 6 pm
Open Studio – Charles Ramsey and Yori H. Ramsey
33 Vermilyea Ave., Apt 3E, bet. Dyckman and Academy Sts., 212-567-8640
Paintings.

2-4 pm
Outdoor Music – The Renaissance Street Singers
Fort Tryon Park. Take the footpath from Margaret Corbin Circle, walk
straight north on the path until you come to the big stone steps.
www.artstroll.com

MONDAY: UPTOWN ART STROLL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS/INWOOD

June 5th, 8 pm dinner, 9 pm showtime
"Bridging Souls … with Music"
Coogan’s Restaurant, 4015 Broadway at W. 169th St., 212-928-1234
A night of cabaret with Broadway performers to benefit The Actors’
Fund of America. Hosted by Broadway singer and actor James Stovall.
$12/$15.
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TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: UPTOWN ART STROLL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS/INWOOD

June 6, Tuesday
6-8 pm
Opening Receptions in Inwood
Manhattan Times, 5000 Broadway (entrance on W. 212th St.), 212-569-5800
two07art Gallery, 634 W. 207th St. at Cooper St., 212-304-0621
Photographs from the Union of Dominican Visual Artists (with special
guest Mike Fitelson), paintings by Gabriel Marchisio, and a group
show. More info: Manhattan Times, two07art Gallery.

June 7, Wednesday
noon - 2 pm
Classical Chamber Music Concert
Fort Washington Collegiate Church, W. 181st St. at Fort Washington Ave.
Dr. Benjamin Metrick on piano and friends performing the Music of
Camille Saint Saens, Johannes Brahms, and more.

 
6-9 pm
Opening Reception and Rooftop BBQ
Rio Gallery, 10 Ft Washington Ave. bet. W. 159th and W. 160th Sts., 212-568-2030
"Impedimenta": paintings by Natasha Rubirosa curated by José Reyes. more info »

and more… check WEBSITE

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DREAM GIRLS
Harlem Repertory Theatre
When: June 23 through August 13
Price: Free Will Offering
Official Website: HarlemRepertoryTheatre.org



NEFETARI BEY
The Harlem Tea Room
June 23; 7:30 and 9:00 shows
Official Website: www.NefetariBey.com



THE WINTER VIEW
H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players Theater
Saint Philips Community Center
207 West 133 Street/Seventh Avenue
Runs through June 18th

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The Heart of New York City is keeping ear to the hottest DJs and
rappers in the streets with the 3rd annual Street Conference, which
will be held June 7-9 at The Historical National Black Theater of
Harlem on 125th Street.

Honorees will include DJ Green Lantern for "Breakthrough DJ," Jim
Jones for "The Hustle Hard Like Russell Simmons Honor," dirty laundry
reporter Wendy Williams for the "Female On-Air Personality Honor,"
Busta Rhymes for "Honor Best Stage Show Entertainer," and Fat Joe for
"Honor Pete Latino Making Moves," to name a few. Just a thought: their
idea of "making moves" is obviously that of retrospect.

With "SMACK DVD" being another honoree, the event will appropriately
include one-on-one freestyle battles, and panels which feature advice
on how to get a good buzz going like your boy Papoose, who took home
the 2005 Street Artist of the Year. Although it’s not clear who they
will be giving the crown to this year, lack of mixtape domination and
slow-mode grinding from much of the other underground cats will
probably point to yet another Papoose win–or maybe even Remy Ma.

Yup! The Mecca of Hip-Hop is strictly on their New York ish this June.
With events like the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (Lupe Fiasco and more),
the Rhino concert in Central Park (Common and more), the Puerto Rican
Day Parade, and the Hot97 Summer Jam (too many to name) following
suit, summer in NY is sure to be on and poppin.’

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TUESDAY: June 20 - 6:30 p.m. $12

Harlem with Barry Lewis

If you enjoy watching the wonderful city tours on PBS then this is the tour for you.  Barry Lewis will be conducting an evening talk and slide presentation about Harlem courtesy of the New York Historical Society. Visit the website for more information.

http://www.nyhistory.org 

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THROUGH OUR EYES: THE LIFE OF A TEEN ACTIVIST IN NEW YORK

A multimedia exhibition made by youth for youth depicts the struggles and victories of youth activists in New York. Told in a graphic novel style using audio, video, photos and activities.

May 25-June 18, 2006
Monday to Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m
The Riverside Church
91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets
Price: FREE 

For more information call 212-283-7044 

Friday, June 2, 2006 at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Dead Prez and a slew of other artists are performing at Imagenation’s Revolution Benefit Concert and Awards Show at The Apollo Theater.

Use the Imagenation discount code #0601 (via Ticket Master or at the Apollo Theater Box Office) and you’ll get $15 OFF all $50 seats. Tickets are $35 and $50. This offer expires Thursday, June 1. Get your tickets NOW!
Join us for performances by Dead Prez, Martin Luther, Burnt Sugar Arkestra Chamber, Imani Uzuri, and Kameko this fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the opening of the Imagenation Soul Cinema, Harlem’s first and the nation’s only independent cinema dedicated to films from the African and Latino Diaspora.

2006 REVOLUTION! Benefit Concert
and Awards FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2006

Hosted by fashionista Michaela angela Davis and M1, this benefit concert and awards ceremony at The Apollo Theater will feature performances by dead prez, Martin Luther, Burnt Sugar Arkestra Chamber, Imani Uzuri, and Kameko. Preceded by an invitation only NYC premiere of the Starz In Black Original "DEAD PREZ: IT’S BIGGER THAN HIP HOP" (with a Q & A panel discussion).

The Revolution Awards are presented to artists and industry leaders of color who use their works to inspire social change, help foster solidarity throughout the African Diaspora, blaze new trails or exemplify a dedication to independent cinema.

This year’s recipients include

Warrington Hudlin (Founder of the Black Filmmaker Foundation and DVRepublic)

Lee Daniels (Film producer - Monster Ball)

dead prez (Hip-Hop activist)

Keith Beauchamp (Filmmaker - The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till)

Thomas Allen Harris (Filmmaker - The Twelve Deciples of Nelson Mandela).

Previous recipients include Chuck D, Stanley Nelson, Erykah Badu, Roger Guenveur Smith, Talib Kweli, Sherry Simpson Dean and Joe Brewster.

AKILA WORKSONGS is one of the co-sponsors of this event



Who is ImageNation?
Click on this link for info and discount tickets
http://www.imagenation.us/pages/main.htm

Imagenation, a Harlem-based organization, was established in 1997 to counteract negative images and stereotypes that are propagated about people of color, through mass media; and, to establish a chain of independent art-house cinemas dedicated to cinema of the African Diaspora. Imagenation uses independent cinema and progressive music to foster media equity, solidarity and cross-cultural exchange throughout communities of color worldwide, with special foci on the USA and South Africa.

SOUL CINEMA SUPPORT COMMITTEE:
ANGELIQUE KUDJOE, BLACK THOUGHT, CHARLES STONE III, DANNY GLOVER, DANNY SIMMONS, DAVE CHAPPELLE, DEAD PREZ, DJ JAZZY JEFF, EILEEN NEWMAN, EMIR LEWIS, ERYKAH BADU, ESSIE CHAMBERS, JACQUIE JONES, KAY SHAW, KEITH A. BEAUCHAMP, KISHA IMANI CAMERON, LEE DANIELS, LUCILLE L, MCEWEN, MAHEN BONETTI, MICHAELA ANGELA DAVIS, MOS DEF, NAS, NELSON GEORGE, RAOUL PECK, ST. CLAIRE BOURNE, STACY SPIKES, THEMBA SIBEKO, THOMAS ALLEN HARRIS, TRACY MOORE MARABLE, VOZA RIVERS, WARRINGTON HUDLIN and growing.


WHAT: Imagenation REVOLUTION! at the Apollo w/dead prez preceded by an invitation only NYC premiere of a Starz In Black Film DEAD PREZ: IT’S BIGGER THAN HIP HOP
WHEN: June 2nd at 8pm (doors open at 7pm)
WHERE: The Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th Street,NYC (btw 7th & 8th Ave.)
WHO: Presented by Imagenation in association with the Apollo Theater
WHY: Benefit to open the Imagenation Soul Cinema
DON’T MISS OUT! GET YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS TODAY!
Click on the link below for discount tickets
http://www.imagenation.us/pages/main.htm

 
Swing uptown to see the opening of “The Winter View.”  It is the last completed work of acclaimed playwright Martha J. Thomas and it will be staged at the H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players Theatre founded by the legendary Gertrude Jeannette.

Synopsis:  This romantic comedy opens on the day of the funeral of Amos’ wife of 40 years.  Word has gotten out that there is a new widower on the scene and the women in town start their pursuit.  Amos’ only child, Samantha, tries to protect her father from the attention of the women but has her own set of problems to deal with.

Eventually Amos finds love in the most unexpected of places.

Thomas’ plays are known for the ability to tap into the human spirit, tugging at your heart strings one minute and leaving you in tears of joy the next. The Winter View is a performance sure to be enjoyed by young and old so bring your whole family out to see it.

This weekend ONLY is a free will offering/pay as you wish Friday and Saturday.  There are two performances on Saturday.  The matinee is at 2:30 p.m. and the evening performance is at 7:30 p.m.

The play runs from May 26 through June 16.  A special GALA Dinner will be on Sunday, May 28 at 2:30 pm.  Tickets for the Gala dinner are $40 and includes a full meal followed by the performance. The honoree will be Rev. Victor T. Hall of Calvary Baptist Church in Jamaica, Queens.  Previous attendees of the Gala Dinner have included notables such as Rudy Dee, Woody King, Jr. and Miki Grant.

Ticket prices for Sunday’s performance without the dinner are $15.00 general, $12.00 for seniors and groups of 20 or more and $8 for children under 12 years of age. 

The H.A.D.L.E.Y. Players is located at 207 West 133rd Street (btwn. Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglas) in the St. Philips Community Center.

For more information call 212-368-9314 or 212-926-0281

Related: NPR Interview with Gertrude Jeannette 

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The Tony award winning, R&B/Gospel musical set in the slick Motown era of the 1960s.The musical follows the rags to riches journey of three African American women whose professional and personal lives in some ways parallels that of Diana Ross and the Supremes. Spectacular costumes, ingenious sets and a talented cast make DREAMGIRLS a breathtaking evening in the theatre.

Music by Henry Krieger Lyrics and Book by Tom Even

Aaron Davis Hall – Theatre B

June 23, 24, 30, July 7,8,14,15,21,22, @ 7:00 PM,
August 6, 13 @ 3:00 PM.

Official Website: Harlem Rep. Theatre 

First reported back in March as an anomaly on 116th Street, N Boutique has since proven itself to become a surprise success along the burgeoning strip best known for African cuisine.

Monday night saw the grand opening celebration of "N" featuring big names like Nicole Miller and Iman.  Harlem Fur was there and able to snap some shots of the event.

According to fashion website WWD.com,

"Initially, Miller’s company had planned to open a freestanding store with Nikoa Evans, one of N Boutique’s owners. After a prime spot near Fairway’s West 132nd Street location fell through, Evans and her partners decided to go with a multibrand boutique, said Bud Konheim, chief executive officer of Nicole Miller."

"The average Nicole Miller retail purchase at N Boutique is $650, Konheim said. Nicole Miller accounts for about 25 percent of the women’s apparel sold in the store. The designer’s party dresses retailing for around $300 are popular with N Boutique shoppers."

N Boutique is located at 114 West 116th Street in Harlem. 

 
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