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Hard to believe that Harlem Week is finally here! For the full schedule of events taking place this weekend see below:

Sunday, 29^th

“A GREAT DAY IN HARLEM”

4 – Part special HARLEM WEEK Event

Featuring International exhibitors & vendors, cultural and gospel performances, an outdoor fashion show, live concert & more!

Noon to 9:00 PM

Ulysses S. Grant

National Memorial Park

Riverside Dr. Btwn. W. 120^th & 124^th Sts.

Free to the general public

For more info, www.harlemjazz.harlemdiscover.com

Rain Date: Sunday, August 5^th 2006

Part I:

“Family Unity Day”

(It’s A Family Reunion)

Arts and Cultural Festival

Live entertainment featuring a variety of cultural performances, Broadway and Off-Broadway excerpts and artistic expressions.

Noon – 4:00 PM

Free to the general public

Part II:

A New York Gospel Caravan

Featuring renowned gospel choirs.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Free to the general public

Part III:

“New York’s Fashion Fusion”

Cutting-edge urban designers, models, and talent from throughout the region take to the runway displaying a unique and exciting variety of hot urban fashions.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Free to the general public

Part IV:

A “Concert Under the Stars”

A New York Salute to Brown & Brown

Music Theme: “Get On the Good Foot”-James Brown

Honoring the Musical Legacy of

James Brown “The Godfather of Soul”

&

Ruth Brown “The Queen of R & B”

Top performers present an unforgettable night of music and dance.

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Ulysses S. Grant National Memorial Park

Get there early! Bring your chairs!

Rain date: Sunday, August 5^th

Sunday, July 29^th – Friday, August 31^st

HARLEM WEEK

“Healthy Eating Healthy Living” Initiative

In conjunction with several community hospitals as well as national and local service organizations, this initiative focuses on improving the health, well-being and eating practices of senior citizens, adults and children.

Related: Spare Times [NYT]