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Hey Harlem, we are getting free wifi

Posted on December 11, 2013 | 8 comments

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Manhattan’s and America’s black capital, aka Harlem, is getting a major freebie via a grant and reaching a major milestone. Harlem is getting free wi-fi service and will soon be home to the nation’s largest wi-fi network.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday, Tuesday, that a specific section of Harlem will soon get a new outdoor public wi-fi network. The free wi-fi coverage will cover 95 city blocks, spanning from 110th Street to 138th Street.

“The public network will be funded for the first five years through a grant from the non-profit Fuhrman Family Foundation, led by former Goldman Sachs executive Glenn Fuhrman. The first phase is already underway, and the mayor’s office said the entire network will be completed by May of next year.”

Read more here.

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Harlem holiday lighting events, Marcus Garvey Park December 5 and Frederick Douglass Circle December 12

Posted on December 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

There are two Harlem holiday lighting events happening for us to attend. Tonight is the annual Holiday Celebration of Lights at Marcus Garvey Park. It starts at 7 pm. Additional details are below.

A week from today, December 12th, the Friends of Frederick Douglass Circle are hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting starting at 6 pm. More information below.

So in essence our Thursdays are booked for December. Attend one or both events! See you there!

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Wreath making class happening in Harlem December 7, learn from Katrina Parris Flowers

Posted on December 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association and the floral designers from Katrina Parris Flowers in Harlem are hosting a wreath making class on Saturday, December 7, between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The class allows participants to create and assemble your very own wreath(s) for your doors and/or windows. All supplies will be provided.

Don’t have time for D-I-Y? The organizers will have Elves on hand to make the wreaths for you. They’ll be ready for pick up between 3:00 – 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 7th.

Do-it-yourself wreaths will cost $30 and let the Elves do it is $40. The organizers need at least 20 orders to hold the event.

Order and pay online or reserve today and pay at the door.

The wreath making will be at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church located at 230 Lenox Avenue and West 122 Street.

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Museum of Food and Drink launches new program in East Harlem, MOFAD Roundtable

Posted on December 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

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The Museum of Food and Drink is holding its inaugural MOFAD Roundtable, co-sponsored by the NYC Food Policy Center in East Harlem at Hunter College and Heritage Radio Network Thursday at CUNY School of Public Health at 3rd Avenue/E. 119th. The first MOFAD Roundtable live debate will tackle the NYC soda ban. See additional details below.

WHO: The inaugural Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD) Roundtable. MOFAD Roundtable is a continuing series that will be broadcast on the Heritage Radio Network and hosted on MOFAD’s website, www.mofad.org.

WHAT: Increasing public concern about food has raised awareness, along with some tough questions, about controversial food issues. Enter MOFAD Roundtable, a new program from MOFAD bringing together top experts to debate today’s most complex food issues.

Esteemed speakers for this upcoming MOFAD Roundtable include:

Dave Arnold, Founder and President, MOFAD; Joel Berg, Executive Director, New York City Coalition Against Hunger; Nicholas Freudenberg, Faculty Director, NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College; Parke Wilde, Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University; J. Justin Wilson, Senior Research Analyst, Center for Consumer Freedom; Lisa Young, Adjunct Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, New York University.

WHEN: Thursday, December 5, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

WHERE: CUNY School of Public Health, 2180 3rd Avenue (at E. 119th St.)

COST/RSVP: Free; Online RSVP required

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Want a Harlem t-shirt? Keep Harlem, Harlem tees now available

Posted on December 2, 2013 | 1 comment

On this Harlem blog, I use tees to feature the subject matter, ie Harlem. Sometimes readers ask, where can I buy a unique tee with the name Harlem on it? Here’s an option. One of my favorite Harlem sites, Harlem NYC, is now offering Harlem tees to purchase. The t-shirt says “Keep Harlem, Harlem.” Pretty cool…huh? If you’re interested in purchasing this Harlem tee, go here! And to check out Harlem NYC like I do, click here.

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Ballet Hispanico returns to Apollo Theater with three new works and live music

Posted on November 19, 2013 | Leave a comment

Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation’s leading Latino dance organization since 1970, returns to the legendary Apollo Theater on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 7:30pm, following last season’s sold-out holiday performance. The performance is sponsored by Goya Foods. Highlights include a seductive world premiere by Edgar Zendejas inspired by the beloved Mexican celebration “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead), and the Apollo premiere of Belgian-Colombian Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Sombrerísimo, an athletic tour de force for six male dancers. The world premiere of Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro’s Hogar will be set to vibrant live music by Ljova and the Kontraband, a mix of classical, Latin, and gypsy melodies.

The Apollo Theater is located at 253 W. 125th Street. Tickets start at $28 and are available for purchase in person at the Apollo Theater Box Office, or through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

For more information, visit www.ballethispanico.org.

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Attend Harlem Holiday Lights November 21

Posted on November 15, 2013 | 1 comment

On Thursday, November 21, from 10am-9:30pm the 125th Street Business Improvement District will kick off the holiday shopping season with its Harlem Holiday Lights 2013 celebration. This year the event will include an outdoor festival, in-store and on- the-street activities as well as a scavenger hunt and parade of lights. This FREE event, open to the public, will celebrate two significant milestones– 20-years of BID operations and the 200th anniversary of 125th Street being placed on the Great Manhattan Street Grid.

Throughout the day and evening there will be promotions from businesses on 1-2-5 that include free food samples and refreshments, in-store discounts, raffles, hand massages, a Casino Party, photos with Santa, toy and coat drives, financial literacy seminars, free checking check-up with gift, free green dot cards (activated), free admission to museum gallery, and more. ABC broadcast journalist, Sandra Bookman is Grand Marshall for the momentous parade. A map of all the activities and a list of activities appear on the website www.harlemlightitup.com. Below is the schedule of events:

Harlem Light it Up Parade
Time: 7:30
Location: 125th Street B/w 5th Avenue and Marginal Street

In-store Activities
Time: 10am-9:30 pm
Location: Areas along 125th Street

Outdoor Activities
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Locations: Areas along 125th Street

Scavenger Hunt
Time: 6pm – 8:30pm
Locations: Areas along 125th

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The Things to do in Harlem: Studio Museum Harlem to launch Metal Fabulous

Posted on November 12, 2013 | Leave a comment

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The good folks over at Studio Museum Harlem have given us the heads up that they will be launching Metal Fabulous from noon to 6 pm, November 15-17, 2013.

Metal Fabulous is a husband-and-wife team best known for their unique designs using African cowry shells. Lately they’ve turned up their design style a notch by experimenting with different finishes on silver, brass and copper—and the results are Metal Fabulous!

If you’re interested in attending, view additional details here.

The Studio Museum in Harlem is located at 144 West 125th Street in Harlem.

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The History Of Veterans Day From Harlem To Hollywood

Posted on November 11, 2013 | Leave a comment

Reblogged from Harlem World. And a special thank you to all the Veteran’s out there. Remember: Freedom is not Free. Happy Veteran’s Day.

The History Of Veterans Day From Harlem To Hollywood.
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Attend Brownstone Live November 9, a live show and art gallery a Harlem brownstone

Posted on November 6, 2013 | Leave a comment

On Saturday November 9th, The Davidson Family will open up their home once again for, Brownstone Live, a live show and art gallery in The Davidson Family Harlem brownstone. Musician, artist, and yogini Tamara Davidson started the salon series to showcase emerging, innovative young musicians and visual artists in an intimate, open, and loving environment. The series began the summer of 2012 and has been a cultural highlight for the New York community since.

This year performers include The Javier Santiago Trio, Bae Bro, vhvl, and Tamara. Visual artists include Sonia Louise Davis and Ivan Forde. All are invited to attend. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets here or RSVP to shashamusic9@gmail.com.

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