Hollywood to Harlem African American Cinema Classics

Now through August 25th, New York City’s Casa Frela Gallery will present Hollywood to Harlem, an early African American exhibition consisting of contributed cinema and information involving Mayme A. Clayton’s consistent dedication and involvement in preserving the history of these rare African American films. The Clayton Film Archives consists of one of the largest and [...]

A note from our friends at St. Nicholas Park

Dear Friends,
A reminder to let you know we are meeting for our regular
monthly meeting this Tuesday evening (July 10th) at 7pm. The meeting
will be located at the Harlem Visitor’s and Community Resource Center.
The center is on the first floor at 502 West 142nd street (between
Amsterdam and Hamilton Place)
Please come with any ideas you have [...]

La Marmite

La Marmite, originally uploaded by Eating In Translation.
 

Dave from Eating in Translation has been chasing La Marmite all over Harlem. The awning has been up since we first spotted it back in November of last year, but still no signs of life. Right next door is the new world [...]

Langston’s Blues

So far The Langston has received nothing but praise, but at least one new resident isn’t thrilled with the new half million dollar unit. Our tipster wrote:
So this is what you get for about half a mill’s worth:

1. cockeyed outlets and walls..EVERYTHING IS COCKEYED!
2. chipped wood floors
3. unsanded spackle (I think that’s what [...]

Summer heats up with Harlem Summerstage 2007

July 5 Jazz
Affinity Health Fair Kick-Off 1pm – 4pm

Camille Yarbrough & the Ancestor House Band
Lady Cantrese & Gents
Seleno Clark & The Harlem Groove Band
 
July 12 Gospel
The Sionettes
St. Lukes Children Choir
Central Baptist Choir
NYCHA Youth Chorus
Gospel for Teens
 
July 19 Rhythm & Blues
2 Much
Sunshine Anderson
James Brown Tribute by [...]

Harlem Teen Film Fest

In the HSA Screening Room
Film Screenings will be followed by a Question & Answer session
with the filmmakers.

First Film Event
Saturday, July 14, 2007
3:00pm – 5:00pm
HSA and the Ghetto Film School Present:

Can You Hear? – 6:12 minutes
Director: Jonathan Rodriguez
A hearing-impaired teen miraculously regains [...]

Big Blood’s Block

The Flawed Hero of 125th [NYT]