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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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Corner Social hosting Ladies Holiday Party December 4

Posted on December 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Ladies, there’s a holiday party happening in Harlem dedicated to us. On December 4th, Corner Social is kicking off the December holiday season with a Ladies Holiday Party. See details below. Corner Social is located at 126th and Lenox Avenue.

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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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Harlem, reminder tomorrow November 30 is Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 29, 2013 | Leave a comment

Don’t forget Harlem! Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! Whether it’s the café or dining establishment with your delicious drink or dish or the flower store that has your favorite rose, we all have a small business we love and support. Small Business Saturday® on November 30th is the day dedicated to celebrating the local businesses we love!

Together, we can make Small Business Saturday a huge day for our local Harlem businesses. So let’s get out tomorrow and show our support! Have a great weekend.

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The Park 112 in Harlem plans to open November 29

Posted on November 27, 2013 | Leave a comment

According to its Facebook page, the long awaited The Park 112 located on Harlem’s restaurant row, aka Frederick Douglass Blvd., will open November 29. The wine bar posted a message this evening (Wednesday) on FB informing all their friends. The photo below says it all.

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Balanced Pilates in Harlem is open for business

Posted on November 24, 2013 | Leave a comment

Balanced Pilates, the new place in Harlem we told you about this past week, is open for business. The owner saw our blog post and reached out soon after saying “I am writing to let you know that we are now open! Our website is www.balancedpilatesnyc.com.”

So if you’re interested in Pilates in Harlem, check out Balanced Pilates located at 305 West 123rd Street between FDB and St. Nicholas!

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Lido Harlem offering wine and dinner tastings for upcoming holiday season

Posted on November 21, 2013 | Leave a comment

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The holiday season is upon us, Harlem! Do you have special plans? Lido Italian Restaurant and Bar on 117th Street and Frederick Douglass is offering wine and dinner tastings during the holidays! Interested participants can schedule a wine and tasting event with friends and family or hold a company holiday party at Lido Harlem as well!

Your special event can include history, grapes and other important wine facts. For example, discover why certain foods pair better than others with your wine. Sommelier, Andrea Wobensmith will lead the tasting in a fun and relaxed setting. Lido Harlem is offering 4 and 5 course pairings for 10 or more individuals.

For reservations, call Lido at 646-490-8575, or Andrea Wobensmith at 917-733-9413, andrea@wineandtravels.com Below is a sample menu for your viewing:

First Course
Warm salad of arugula, roasted pears, walnuts, shaved parmesean
Wine: Prosecco Brut Jeio Bisol
Second Course
Arancini, risotto rice balls stuffed with gorgonzola
Wine: Rose Sangiovese
Third Course
Spaghettini, arrabiata with grilled shrimp
Wine: Toscana Rosso Circa
Fourth Course
Braised short ribs with fontina polenta, marscapone cream, fresh horseradish
Wine: Aglianico Del Vulture
Fifth Course
Chocolate budino with sea salt
Taylor Fladgate, Fine Ruby

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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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