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You’re invited to a Harlem brunch with the Divas of Making our People Healthier

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

The ladies of Divas, MPH, a non profit whose goal is to help improve the health and wellness of women, their families, and their communities, would like to invite all of you HarlemGals for brunch this Saturday, January 28th at Londel’s Supper Club. Divas, MPH is holding its second annual New Year, New You women’s empowerment brunch in Harlem. This year’s brunch, which starts at noon, is centered around the non profits’ 2012 theme, “Be more. Do more. Live more.”

The Divas, MPH Harlem brunch will feature a scrumptious buffet with a menu of traditional, savory breakfast items including homestyle eggs, beef sausage, and homefries; as well as lunch favorites including a southern-style fried whiting and fresh garden salad. Guests will also enjoy complimentary mimosas, special guests favors, guided goal setting activities, and a dynamic keynote address from psychiatrist, and wellness coach, Dr. Janet Taylor.

To hang with the Divas, MPH in Harlem, click here to purchase tickets for this event happening this coming Saturday, Jan 28th!

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Harlem Holistic Center hosting Skechers’ event January 28

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

There is a Skechers event happening in Harlem! If you have ever wanted to demo Skechers shoes while working out, head on over to Harlem Holistic Center, located at 115 West 128th Street, this coming Saturday, January 28th. They will be hosting an opportunity to demo Skechers’ new GoRun shoes while taking a Boot Camp class with one of Harlem Holistic Center’s trainer!  After the demo, there will be goody bags, snacks, and a raffle for a free pair of Skechers’ shoes.  To attend the event, the cost is $15.

Harlem Holistic Center is also offering specials now through the end of January, such as $40 for 1 month unlimited yoga, $40 for 1 month unlimited kickboxing, $30 for 1 month Yin/Yang Boot Camp.

To learn more about this event or the specials at Harlem Holistic Center, call 646-477-1421.

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My photos of President Obama appearing at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem

Posted on January 20, 2012 | Leave a comment



I had the privilege and delight of attending a fundraiser to re-elect President Obama at Harlem’s Apollo Theater (read actual tweets here). The event was filled with great entertainment from Lin-Manuel Miranda MCing, to India Arie performing, to the Rev. Al Green blessing us with his singing sermon. And yes, POTUS Obama sang too, i.e. Let’s Stay Together. Here are a few photos from the Jan. 19 event at the Apollo. Hope you like them! Enjoy!

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Posted in 125th Street, art and culture, Community, education, entertainment, Events, Harlem, history, New York, New York City, NYC, politics, The Apollo Theater

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More tickets available to see President Obama at Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater, January 19

Posted on January 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

I just checked out the Facebook page of Harlem4Obama and its says there are more $100 tickets available to the January 19 event, which is The Obama Victory Fund Concert. Go to this link here and get your $100, $300 or $5000 tickets. They just added more this evening.

I am going with another fellow Harlemite. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I don’t want to miss it! Hope you will join me in seeing President Obama at the Apollo!

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Posted in 125th Street, art and culture, Community, education, Events, Harlem, history, New York, New York City, NYC, Red Rooster Harlem, The Apollo Theater

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The 5 and Diamond Harlem kicks off 2012 helping Haiti

Posted on January 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

The women behind 5 and Diamond Harlem are starting off the new year by thinking of others. Lia Sanfilippo and Selene Martinez, co-owners of the Harlem restaurant Frederick Douglass Blvd., are organizing a benefit January 5 called Helping Hands for Haiti. All the proceeds, i.e. 100 percent, from the event will be donated to support grassroots efforts in Haiti in the areas of medical, construction and food distribution. If you would like to attend this event, RSVP to info@5anddiamondrestaurant.com. Suggested donations are listed below.

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Reminder: Harlem’s Lee, Lee’s Bakery to be featured on New York’s WABC

Posted on December 14, 2011 | 2 comments

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About a month ago HarlemGal Inc. told you about Alvin Lee Smalls of Harlem’s Lee, Lee’s Bakery being interviewed by New York City’s WABC. Well, we know the dates on when the interview will air on Channel 7. Tune in this Saturday, December 17 at 7 pm and then on Sunday, December 18 at 5:30 am. After those air dates, the interview will be streamed on WABC’s website. Hope everyone will watch!
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Posted in baking, business, Community, Events, food, Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem, New York, New York City, NYC

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Two Harlem Tree Lightings happening December 12

Posted on December 12, 2011 | Leave a comment

West Harlem and Central Harlem are having their holiday tree lighting ceremonies tonight.

Starting at 5:30 pm, West Harlem Piers Park will hold their tree lighting along with caroling. All the details are in the photo below!

Then at 6 pm it’s the 35th Annual Harlem Tree Lighting Ceremony on 125th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd. At this event, Grammy and Oscar nominated music group Impact Repertory Theatre will perform as well as live performances by R&B crooner Jeff Redd, soul singer Alyson Williams, cast of Sistas and many more!

It’s a busy night in Harlem December 12, but it’s the holidays. Let’s all enjoy!

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See ‘Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale’ at National Black Theater, a play written by Harlem natives

Posted on December 10, 2011 | Leave a comment


This is the last weekend to see “Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale” at the National Black Theater, located at 2031 Fifth Avenue. This play is about three women dealing with the effects Harlem’s rebirth. It’s also written by Harlem natives making the play very authentic. The New York Daily News reported the play and the playwrights recently. Read the article here. And if you don’t have any plans this weekend, check out “Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale” at the National Black Theater.

To purchase tickets, visit the SmartTix website at or call SmartTix at (212) 868-4444. For group sales, call the National Black Theatre at (212) 340-1121.

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Shop Harlem for the Holidays

Posted on December 9, 2011 | Leave a comment


Spend the Holidays shopping with Harlem’s premier artisans at Harlem for the Holidays where different artists are featured each weekend, December 10-11 and December 17-18 at the Gadson Gallery 225 W 134th Street.

Artists participating in Harlem for the Holidays include: quilt and fiber artist Laura R. Gadson, jewelry designer Shimoda, Sistaah Hats by Cat Skerrett, needle arts connoisseur Michelle Bishop, quilter Pat Mabry, accessories designer Audrey Weaver, artist Sherry Shine and knitter Gail Edwards.

For more information on this event, contact Shimoda at (212) 491-6726.

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See Harlem Meer Holiday Lighting

Posted on December 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Harlem Meer‘s annual Holiday Lighting is taking place today, Sunday, December 4 from 4-5:30 PM. The event culminates with the lighting of thousands of tiny LED lights strung along the architectural features of Central Park’s northernmost visitor center, the Victorian-style Charles A. Dana Discovery Center. A camera is highly recommended for this event.

Winter Holiday Lighting at Central Park
Sunday, December 4, 2011
4:00-5:30 pm

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