It’s the weekend in Harlem! A lot is happening starting tonight with Uptown Fridays at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Read here for more information.
Then on Saturday (Aug 25), Corner Social on Lenox Ave and 126th is hosting a special pre-fix brunch from noon to 6 pm with live music and free cocktails from noon to 1 pm.
And on Sunday (Aug 26), its time to let loose by dancing the afternoon away at Sundae Sermon in Morningside Park.
Have a great weekend Harlem!
Posted in art and culture, Bars, business, Corner Social, drinks, entertainment, Events, food, Free!, Harlem, kids, Lenox Avenue, Morningside Park, music, Studio Museum Harlem
Tagged Corner Social, free cocktails, Harlem, lenox ave, morningside park, Studio Museum in Harlem, Sundae Sermon, The Studio Museum Harlem, travel
There are those so-called “million dollar question(s)” out there in the universe around housing that we have all asked ourselves at one time or another. I know I have. And that is…is it better to buy or rent? It’s a loaded question…huh? Well, there is actually an online, interactive tool available now that is trying to help consumers answer that question: buy vs rent? It’s in The New York Times’ Making the Most of your Money section.
To use the online tool, fill in the information on your left, i.e. monthly rent, home price, etc. After you fill out the information, then place your cursor over the grid and it will reveal whether its better to buy or rent? Below are two samples.
Try it by going here. And good luck with finding the answer to that familiar question.
Posted in apartments, education, Free!, Harlem, Money Series, New York, New York City, NYC, real estate, spending
Tagged Apartments, business, buy vs rent, buying a home, Harlem, money, Photo by The New York Times, real estate, spending, The New York Times, travel
Another Harlem flea market is being developed (the other is on FDB & 117th Street). However, it’s for one day at Mt. Morris Park/Marcus Garvey Park and its being organized by a local Harlem church. Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church tells HarlemGal Inc that it is hosting its first flea market and street fair on Saturday, August 25, from 12 pm to 7 pm, and all the five boroughs are invited to participate whether by attending or setting up a booth.
The one day market plans to offer everything from food to face painting, a live DJ, and some raffle prizes. The flea market will be at 122nd Street between Mt. Morris Park West and Lenox Avenue.
Vendor spaces are still available for non food vendors. If interested, contact Elder William McKenzie at 212.658.1541 for vendor fees and policy. General inquiries are being directed to the same phone number.
Proceeds for this event will benefit The Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church .
In honor of Harlem Week, the Harlem Wine Gallery, located at 752A St. Nicholas Avenue at 148th Street, will host a series of tasting events including a special reception for contemporary artist Brian Kirhagis, and a special community based event featuring other Hamilton Height businesses.
The Brian Kirhagis event will be held August 10 from 6-9 pm. Kirhagis will paint live during the tasting event.
Kirhagis is from Baltimore and considered one of New York’s most exciting young talents, according to a news release provided by Harlem Wine Gallery.
To learn more about Harlem Week events at Harlem Wine Gallery, check out their Facebook page.
Posted in art and culture, Community, education, Events, Free!, Harlem
Tagged arts, Brian Kirhagis, Harlem, harlem week events, Harlem Wine Gallery, travel, wine gallery
Not sure what to do today, Sunday (July 15) with your Harlem kid? How about taking them canoeing at Harlem Meer? It’s FREE and it is happening today in Central Park North! NYC Parks and Recreation is offering free canoeing from noon to 3 pm at Harlem Meer, which is located near the entrance of Central Park North, aka 110th Street, and Lenox Ave. If you’re coming from downtown, take the 2/3 subway line to the 110th Street subway stop.
I witnessed this a few years ago and blogged about it. It looked so much fun! Whatever you do today, have a wonderful Sunday, Harlem!
Posted in Central Park North, Community, Events, Free!, Harlem, kids, New York, New York City, NYC
Tagged Central Park North, Entertainment, free canoeing, Harlem, Harlem Meer, Kids, lenox ave, street subway, things to do with kids, travel, vacation
NYC Parks and Recreation announced yesterday (August 9) the launch of designated Senior Swim hours at 14 public pools citywide, two of the 14 pools participating are in Harlem. The Harlem pools are Jackie Robinson Pool and Thomas Jefferson Pool.
Senior Swim hours offer adults a stress-free, quieter time to socialize, swim, stretch, and enjoy the benefits of water in NYC Parks’ outdoor pools. The program runs from July 9 through August 24, and is open to those over the age of 62. Please note: there are no fitness instruction involved in the program.
On July 9 at the Thomas Jefferson Pool, the Harlem Honey and Bears Swim Club, a synchronized swimming group for adults 50 and older, kicked off the Senior Swim Program with a synchronized performance.
To learn more about the hours dedicated to the Senior Swim Program, click here.
Posted in Community, education, Free!, Harlem, health and wellness, New York, New York City, NYC, personal care
Tagged Central Harlem, East Harlem, fitness instruction, Harlem, Jackie Robinson Park, Jackie Robinson Pool, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, nyc parks, outdoor pools, public pools, Senior Swim Program, swimming pool hours, thomas jefferson park, Thomas Jefferson Pool, travel, vacation, West Harlem
EmblemHealth and Harvest Home Farmer’s Markets are offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, cooking demonstrations and health and wellness screenings to the people of NYC this summer, with two locations in Harlem, through the “Eating for Good Health” program.
A kick-off celebration for the start of the cooking demonstrations is scheduled for the week of July 10 – 14, 2012 with special activities, giveaways and health screenings. Below are the schedules of the two Harlem locations that are participating in the “Eating for Good Health” program:
Mt. Morris Park Historic District Market-Saturdays through November 17
Cooking Demonstrations begin July 14, 2012 through Oct. 27, 2012
120th Street and Lenox Avenue
West Harlem Farmer’s MarketTuesdays beginning July 10 Nov. 20, 2012
Cooking Demonstrations begin July 10-Nov. 20, 2012
137th Street and Broadway
For more information, please visit www.harvesthomefm.org.
Posted in Community, education, Events, food, Free!, Harlem, health and wellness, New York, New York City, NYC
Tagged diet, Eating for Good Health, EmblemHealth, fruits and vegetables, good eating, Harlem, harvest home, Harvest Home Farmer's Markets, health and wellness, health screenings, Mount Morris Historic District, Mt. Morris Park Historic District Market, travel, vacation, wellness screenings, West Harlem, West Harlem Farmer's Market
I am convinced that someone has cloned Marcus Samuelsson, celebrity chef/owner of Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny’s Supper Club. He is everywhere! I recently saw him at the New York City Coalition Against Hunger Spring Gala, where he was honored for his work on hunger issues, and then we all saw him and his wife Maya in the June issue of Vogue,the glamorous fashion magazine. Next up for Marcus is community day in Harlem. The Harlem resident will host a Harlem Community Day on Monday, June 25, in support of his forthcoming memoir, Yes, Chef.
The neighborhood-focused day will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Marcus Garvey Park at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (123rdStreet and Mount Morris Park West) and is free to the public.
Yes, Chef, is due out on June 26. It describes Marcus’ love for Harlem and his gratitude towards the Harlem community. In continuing to put the spot light on Harlem, Marcus has chosen to launch Yes, Chef at Marcus Garvey Park a day before the book’s national release. He will introduce the book with a fun-filled roster of activities and offerings that celebrate the residents, organizations and businesses of the neighborhood. Events will include cooking demonstrations, dance and musical performances, a greenmarket showcase, a yoga class, food and beverages, and a special Q and A with Marcus about Yes, Chef.
Posted in art and culture, business, Community, education, entertainment, Events, food, Free!, Harlem, Lenox Avenue, New York, New York City, NYC, Red Rooster Harlem, restaurants
Tagged books, Chef, Ginny's Supper Club, Harlem, history, Joel Berg, marcus samuelsson, memoir, Mount Morris Park, New York City Coalition Against Hunger, Red Rooster Harlem, Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, t, travel, Yes
The sixth annual Mafrika Music Festival is scheduled for June 24 in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. The program starts at noon and runs till 7 pm. And its FREE to the public. Enter Marcus Garvey Park at 120th street and 5th Avenue in Harlem. As always, this event has involvement from Yatenga French Bistro and Bar and ShrineNYC.
Spanish Harlem’s Urban Garden Center is turning one and they are celebrating in style by giving away that item which has furnished humanity with two of life’s essentials: food and oxygen. On Sunday, May 6, Urban Garden Center, in partnership with Million Trees NYC and New York Restoration Project, will be giving away 100 trees for free starting at 10 am.
To receive a free tree, register online here. Signing up with the form will ensure a tree of the species you chose and will be available between 10 am to noon on Sunday, May 6. Please note: trees will weigh between 25-50 pounds and are between 4’-10’ in height depending on species. Make the appropriate arrangements for the transportation of your tree before heading to Spanish Harlem.
And later on in the afternoon on May 6, Urban Garden Center will continue celebrating their one year anniversary with free food, refreshments, music, workshops and more. So stop on by!
Happy Birthday Urban Garden Center!
Urban Garden Center is located at 1640 Park Avenue @116 street. Free Parking available at 117th & Park Avenue and its only 1 block from 6 train or 3 blocks from 2/3 train.
Phone: 646-872-3991
Office: 646-672-0100 (Mon. to Friday 9-5)
E-Mail: Info@urbangardennyc.com
Posted in 116th Street, Community, education, Events, food, Free!, Harlem, health and wellness, New York, New York City, NYC
Tagged 10029, 10035, 1607 park avenue, East 116th street, Harlem, Million Trees NYC, nature, New York Restoration Project, outdoors, Park Avenue., plants, Spanish Harlem, Urban Garden Center
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