Harlem Scenic Restaurant Goes Bankrupt

CrainsNY reports that Terrace in the Sky, the French Mediterranean restaurant located atop Butler Hall at 400 W. 119th St., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday. The company that operates the restaurant, Morningside Heights Restaurant Corp., was forced to file for bankruptcy due to significant federal and state tax arrears.

Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury’s ‘Silk Thread Martyrs’

We heard about the 23 year old Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury on the BBC today and was struck by the unique approach of his work at London’s Fashion Week. Omar Joseph Nasser-Khoury is showcasing his dramatic contemporary 22 piece designs of traditional ancient  Palestinian clothing during London Fashion Week.

Harlem Arts Alliance: Performing Artist Opportunities

Harlem Artz, Rootz & Rhythm Festival 2011 in Harlem’s Historic Parks

Performing Artist Opportunities

Harlem Arts Alliance: Call For Submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FROM VISUAL ARTISTS

HARLEM ARTZ, ROOTZ & RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2011

PROMOTIONAL *POSTER & SCHEDULE

Poetry: Missionary Mind Play

It was his missionary mind play total domination deception was his disease to his creation.

Blind to all his flaws it was like I was on all fours with my paws, young, dumb and so high sprung.

‘StyleMakers-Rulebreakers Music Series’ At Harlem Aloft

Starwood Hotels and the Harlem Aloft Hotel will sponsor the partnership announcement of “StyleMakers-Rulebreakers Music Series “at the new Harlem Aloft Hotel Located at 2296 Frederick Douglass Avenue New York, NY 10027 on Wednesday February 23rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, with special musical performance by young teen rock sensation and NYC’S own Graveshift.

Yolanda F. Johnson Performs At the Hue-Man Books

Why “Wade in the Water?”  Was there a reason to tell the chariot to “Swing Low?”  Come explore the emotional, spiritual journey and hidden communication traditional African-American spirituals conveyed for the enslaved Africans in America.  In celebration of Black History Month, soprano, Yolanda F. Johnson, will offer special insight on traditional spirituals.  Part-lecture, part-recital, the program will also include a sing-along for audience members to gain a new understanding of these well-known and beloved songs. 

Rangel Blasts Ruplican Plan To Close Social Security

Congressman Charles Rangel rebuked House Republicans for voting on their 2011 spending plan last Saturday that leaves the Social Security Administration (SSA) $1.7 billion short of what is needed to operate this year. This would leave the already cash-strapped agency with fewer resources with which to process claims for seniors, widows and people with disabilities.

Badgley Mischka Women’s Randall Pump

Badgley Mischka’s Randall pump is the epitome of Harlem glamour. Crafted from shimmering satin, this design features curvy lines

The ‘Melo’ Man Is A Knick!

The Denver Nuggets have finally completed their long-awaited trade to send Carmelo Anthony(notes) to the New York Knicks.

To acquire Anthony, the Knicks are sending trade tons of players and $3 million. All things go as planned Anthony’s first game with the Knicks is expected to be Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden.

Mark Johnson’s ‘Basketball Slave: The Andy Johnson Story’ Signing In Harlem

Five of the veteran Harlem Globetrotters members living in the New York Metropolitan area will be recognized for their perseverance in the face of  adversity and racism on and off the basketball court and Mark Johnson,  author of Basketball Slave: The Andy Johnson Story, will sign copies of his book at the  New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women’s general membership meeting and Black History Month celebration.

Donate To Team Harlem United With Bill Perkins, Veronica Webb And Others As They Run The NYC Half-Marathon For Charity

Join Harlem United as Team Harlem United participates as a Charity Partner with the New York Road Runners for the New York City Half-Marathon.  40 runners will run as well as raise money on behalf of Harlem United.  This will be their second year doing the Half and they’ve done the full marathon twice. The new CEO Steven C. Bussey will be leading the Team which includes State Senator Bill Perkins, Model/TV Spokesperson Veronica Webb, staff members, clients and friends.