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Free bowling this summer
AMF’s Summer Unplugged is this summer’s best bowling deal for kids! And adults get in on the fun too with Summer Pass. Summer Unplugged: Zip, Zero, Zilch for Kids 15 and Under At select... Continue reading »
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Grace Jones, Urban Bush Women, and others win Otto Awards for Political Theater
Coverage of the Otto Awards for Political Theater Continue reading »
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On the A: Giving Back and Inspiring Others
Not even superstar, Beyoncé could overshadow the legacy of Harlem television news legend, Gil Noble at the New York Association of Black Journalists 24th Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet.... Continue reading »
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Harlem Arts Festival Gala
Last night, Harlem influencers, residents, patrons of the arts and local officials gathered at the Alhambra Ballroom to raise money and fete the area’s inaugural Harlem Arts Festival which will... Continue reading »
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On the A: Toni Braxton Helps Celebrate Dance in Harlem
It’s easy to forget that pop music simply refers to what is popular at the moment whether it is disco, rock and roll or most recently, hip-hop and dance music. SESAC, the nation’s fastest growing... Continue reading »
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Spring Exhibit: Studio Museum
There’s still time to check out the Spring exhibition featuring Shift: Projects | Perspectives | Directions, Ralph Lemon: 1856 Cessna Road and Harlem Postcards, closing May 27, 2012.... Continue reading »
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The Savoy King debuts in Harlem
The Savoy King written and produced by Jeff Kaufman and co-executive produced by Professor Jamal Joseph, co-founder and executive artistic director of New Heritage Films and Voza Rivers co-founder... Continue reading »
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On the A with Souleo: Martha Wash Changes Direction
Sometimes you just can’t get enough of a voice as rich and powerful like that of unsung legendary talent, Martha Wash. This past week the former back-up singer for Sylvester and one-half of the... Continue reading »
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Review: Astor Row Café
Astor Row Café came in riding the wave of new establishments that have been blooming along the Lenox Avenue corridor after Red Rooster laid anchor. The place is owned by Manny and Rosa Peña. Manny... Continue reading »
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The Scoop Empire Strikes Back!
The Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival kicks off this week. Sponsored heavily by the Apollo, Jazzmobile, Columbia University and Harlem, stage this festival pays homage to incomparable jazz legacy of... Continue reading »
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On the A with Souleo: A Streetcar Named Desire
Sometimes it takes a fake to keep it real. At least that was the impression left after the drag extravaganza, “Fabulous Fakes,” presented by Mary Flowers Entertainment and held at the Apollo... Continue reading »
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Obama Campaigner Murder Explored in New Fratti Play
Mario Fratti’s international renown as a master dramatist is vested in two signature elements: his ability to write thoughtful and surprising plays that end with a twist, and a liberal dose of... Continue reading »
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Lonette McKee Plans Sparkle Reunion Tour in Harlem
The story of talented individuals from Harlem pursuing their dreams plays itself out everyday, which is why the 1976 film “Sparkle” still resonates with modern audiences. Lonette McKee, who... Continue reading »
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Harlem Haberdashery comes to Lenox Avenue
Uptownflavor had a chance to sit down with Shay Woods, one of the co-owners of 5001 Flavors and Harlem Haberdashery to discuss the new store, long-time clients of their custom clothing company, and... Continue reading »
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Review: Children of a Future Age-Young Theater Artists Shine
The spirit of William Blake could very well be called the fourth character in this three-hander production of Knud Adams’ sophisticated Children of a Future Age. Doses of thick symbolic poetry are... Continue reading »
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Chester Gregory Discusses Being Brown on the Great White Way
The Great White Way was given a dose of black magic this past week during the Apollo Music Café’s “Black Magic: A Broadway Cabaret.” The evening featured the stellar talents of Tony-award... Continue reading »
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Harlem Haberdashery’s Mural
Uptownflavor had a chance to get a sneak peek at the forthcoming Harlem Haberdashery coming to 245 Lenox Avenue between 122nd and 123rd. Check back for our conversation with Shay Woods, one of the... Continue reading »
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TEDxHarlem Creates Waves in Harlem
After a controversial article appeared on website, DNAinfo accusing the TEDxHarlem Conference of being “elitist,” organizers quickly scrambled to move the venue from the Apollo Theater to... Continue reading »
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Armory Week at The African Burial Ground
The West Harlem Art Fund teamed up with artist Scherezade Garcia to create a special digital installation in honor of the Omo Valley people of Southwest Ethiopia for Armory Arts Week 2012. The site... Continue reading »
