Pinkberry on Broadway

Rolled past the upcoming Pinkberry location on Broadway and 112th today. Looked tantalizingly almost ready to open. Temptress of frozen yogurt.

Next door, in Nacho’s Kitchen’s old location, lots of plywood, as well as some strange, fascinating teeth/love/loss art. The door was open, so I peeked inside and saw what appeared, to the unknowing eye, as a really unfinished [...]

Open House New York

It’s Open House New York weekend this weekend!
openhousenewyork weekend, America’s largest architect and design event, opens doors throughout New York City each October. The 5th Annual openhousenewyork Weekend will be held October 6 & 7.
Mark your calendars to discover new neighborhoods, explore with friends and family, and experience NYC’s architecture and design in all five [...]

Ebony Fashion Fair

Also at the Apollo this weekend is the 50th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair. This year’s show is called “Glam Odyssey,” and will feature the fashions of Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior, and more! Each ticket contains subscriptions to Ebony and Jet magazines. There are also chances to win several [...]

Alejandro Anreus with Manny Vega

The gallery Straight Out of Harlem will be hosting a discussion with Dr. Alejandro Anreus on Friday, October 5. Dr. Anreus will be speaking to the artist Manny Vega, whose works are currently on display in the gallery.
Salon with Alejandro Anreus and Manny Vega
Friday, October 5
6:00 p.m.
Straight Out of Harlem
704 St. Nicholas Ave. at 145th
Free!
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Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

Get some vintage soul into your life and spend Saturday night with Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings at the Apollo Theater. Georgia native Sharon Jones, who came of age during the Motown era, along with her bandmates The Dap Kings (who played and toured for Amy Winehouse’s last album, Back to Black), create their [...]

Harlem Artist Open Studio Tour

Experience: Harlem is hosting a wine reception for the artist Dianne Smith as part of the Harlem Artist Open Studio Tour. The reception will feature Dianne’s work as well as wines from Harlem Vintage. Check out more of Dianne’s work at her website.
Harlem Artist Open Studio Tour
Saturday, October 6
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
101 W. 130th St., [...]

The Scoop: Rezoning 125th, Manhattanville, and the Senate

What happened at last night’s CB10 meeting about 125th St. rezoning. [Columbia Spectator]
Coverage of the latest City Planning Commission’s public hearing on Columbia.
[City Room] [Columbia Spectator]
LOL. Scott Stringer “popped” Columbia’s “cherry.” [NYO]
Nick Sprayregen sold some East Harlem property to ConEd last year. [NYO]
David Paterson really wants Hillary Clinton’s possibly-going-to-open-up Senate seat. [NYT]
Brief Harlem Mentions: [...]