May 18, 2008

Harlem Brewing Video

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May 18, 2008

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr.

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr.December 8, 1925May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. He was a dancer, singer, multi-instrumentalist (vibraphone, trumpet, and drums), impressionist, comedian, convert to Judaism, and Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was a member of the 1960s Rat Pack, which was led by his old friend Frank Sinatra, and included fellow performers Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford.

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May 17, 2008

How To: Sunglasses For Your Face

Choosing a haircut for your face shape can be a challenge (ask Cohen’s Optical on 125th Street) - particularly because you don’t quite know what you’re buying until you’ve already bought it - but sunglasses offer a whole different set of shopping parameters.

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May 17, 2008

‘Eat Out NY’ In East Harlem

“Eat Out NY” host Kelly Choi goes to East Harlem to feast on nutritious dishes using the new book of good  healthy recipes from neighborhood East Harlem residents and restaurants. See the video below:

May 16, 2008

Barack Obama As A Young Man

The way Sohale Siddiqi remembers it, he and his old roommate were walking his pug Charlie on Broadway when a large, scary bum approached them, stomping on the ground near the dog’s head… Keep reading →

May 16, 2008

Harlem Meer Celebrates 15 Years

The Harlem Meer Performance Festival presented by CHASE and the Central Park Conservancy returns this month, celebrating 15 years of bringing the sounds of Blues, Jazz, Salsa, World and Gospel music to the northeastern corner of Central Park…

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May 16, 2008

$10 Recipe Challenge At Hudson River

Credits: Mendez Mayita

Anyone who eats knows food prices are now sky-high. So - with apologies to “Top Chef” - we asked city chef Ricardo Cardona of Harlem’s Hudson River Cafe to feed a family of four for $10 at 697 W. 133rd St., (212) 491-9111. Serves four. Keep reading →

May 16, 2008

Oliver Sacks At Abyssinian Church

World Science Festival to Produce Landmark Pairing

Oliver Sacks, the best-selling author and neurologist who has been described as “the poet laureate of medicine,” will appear with Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir in an event entitled Music and the Brain, as part of the 2008 World Science Festival (www.worldsciencefestival.com). Keep reading →

May 16, 2008

Governor Pays $1,250 Rent

Gov. David Paterson says he pays about $1,250 a month for a rent-stabilized apartment in a Manhattan neighborhood, less than half the market rate for housing in his complex. Keep reading →

May 16, 2008

N Launches Fabric By Blackburn

 

 

May 16, 2008

The Biggest Baby Shower Ever!

On Friday, May 16, the Health Department is joining KISS FM, HOT 97 and the Apollo Theater to host New York City’s biggest-ever baby shower. In addition to food and music, the participants will get free baby supplies and learn more about the Newborn Home Visiting Program.

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May 16, 2008

It’s My Park Day At St. Nicholas Park

 

 

 

Dear Friends,

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th is It’s My Park! Day in St. Nicholas Park. This day is devoted to planting trees, painting fences, and getting the park ready for its summer use. We need as many people as ever to help our gardener keep our park beautiful. The event is from 11am to 4pm throughout the park. An information table will be set up in the 135th street plaza (135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue) providing info and water to participants. Our event will take place rain or shine (we expect a chance of showers tomorrow). Please dress appropriately in clothes suitable to working in the soil and planting. If you have a pair of work gloves please bring them, but don’t worry if you don’t - we’ll have work gloves available for all volunteers. We’ll also have water for all volunteers. If you have any questions about tomorrow’s event please let us know at info@stnicholaspark.org or at www.stnicholaspark.blogspot.com. Thanks and see you tomorrow in the park!

Friends of St. Nicholas Park

May 16, 2008

HW Pics: Salters Selects

Designer Hillary Flowers held a fashion show at Bar 13 to kick off their After Work Thursdays.  Hillary showcased Spring and Summer 2008 selections from her boutique Hillary Flowers Designer Collective on 40 Clinton Street in Manhattan.

Derrick Salters, dsalters@hotmail.com

 

 

May 16, 2008

Why Is It That We Are The Problem?

Obama has run a brilliant campaign. He has won over many white voters by making them proud to vote for a supremely educated and capable man who, at his best, makes race a secondary concern… Keep reading →

May 15, 2008

HW Pick: Staples Goes Up-Sell

Staples, the ubiquitous office-supply chain, has always prided itself on its dull, utilitarian predictability… Keep reading →

May 15, 2008

Event: Cultural Animators Series

Don’t miss this powerful re-listening of the Bard’s words on POWER.

Russ Jennings, 212-870-6851 Assistant Director, 91 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027, www.TheRiversideTheatre.org

May 15, 2008

Minton’s Prep For World Records

   (Mintons, circa. 1940’s - 1950’s)

New York jazz landmark Minton’s Playhouse announced this week a massive expansion in its jazz programming and jazz education, re-establishing it as a leader in jazz presentations… Keep reading →

May 15, 2008

Carol Daughter’s Smoothies!

Yes, the long-awaited hair smoothies are back, and with free shipping on a $50 Purchase. Keep reading →

May 15, 2008

The Bahamas Sponsor Real Men Cook

Real Men Cook events have been produced in Harlem for the last 4-5 years. The Islands of The Bahamas has signed on as the official destination sponsor of Real Men Cook, America’s annual, premiere urban Father’s Day family food-tasting tradition featuring men.www.targetmarketnews.com 

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May 15, 2008

Oprah, Obama, Wright “Trinity of Hell”

We thought you would be interested in reading the transcript from a live interview with Harlem Church Pastor James David Manning and Rush Limbaugh show on the Rush Limbaugh Show:  Keep reading →

May 14, 2008

Sengalese Cinema At The Schomburg

Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1 p.m. 6 p.m. Free admission. First come, first serve.

SHOWING AT 1 P.M.Faat Kine by Sembene Ousmane (2000)

The film provides a critical look at contemporary Senegal through the life of a successful, middle class single mother. Having accomplished so much, we might think that Faat Kine would be held in esteem by her family and community. But apparently, the lack of a husband and being a woman who works at a gas station is reason enough for folks to sneereven her own children. She presses on, both bemused and hurt by the perceptions of others. -

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May 14, 2008

Singer Can’t Reach Apollo Heights

Somewhere between Dusty Springfield’s lust for the son of a preacher man and Amy Winehouse’s rehab refusal lies the music of a 24-year-old Welsh waif named Aimee Duffy.

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May 14, 2008

Senator Chuck Allen lll Fundraiser

Join Cornelius Jones, of the Lion king, Smokey Joe’s Café, and Flagboy and NYC Comptroller, the Hon. William Thompson, co-chair, along with Seth Andrew, headmaster and founder of charter school Democracy Prep in Harlem, will host Senator Chuck Allen lll Scholarship Fund Has Fundraiser at N Harlem. Keep reading →

May 14, 2008

Event: Arts Homebase III

17 international artist transform a historical townhouse in Sugar Hill, Harlem with site-specific artwork addressing the notion of Home.

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May 14, 2008

Obama Picks Up 2 Delegates

Hours after being routed by Hillary Rodham Clinton in West Virginia, Barack Obama picked up two more superdelegates, offering fresh recognition from Democratic leaders of his inevitable nomination. Keep reading →

May 14, 2008

MBA Admissions Coach Session

You can also access Ms. Sampson’s business podcast by clicking on the HW Radio link in the sidebar on the right (or go to www.blogtalkradio.com/harlemworld).

May 14, 2008

Event: Women, Power & Cigars

Hosted by Renaissance Cigar Emporium & A-Marketing

Wednesday, May 21, 6-10PM

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May 14, 2008

Something Positive In Harlem

Please join Something Positive on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 7 PM, at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture as we present “TRIBUTE.”  Keep reading →

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