Cynthia Franklin Johnson Art Exhibit Nov 11

The Canvas Paper and Stone Gallery is pleased to host Cynthia Franklin Johnson who will be exhibiting her art work and gift items at the gallery this Sunday, November 11 from 3-6 PM.  Perfect for the holiday gift giving season, Cynthia describes life and her work in this way: “I believe that our world is [...]

125th Street Rezoning Meeting on Nov 14

The 125th Street Rezoning plan(which affects all three Harlem community boards) is currently in the public review process. Community Board 10 will be holding a public meeting about the project and present the plan it has developed for the area. The Department of City Planning will also be in attendance to present its plan.
This is [...]

Donations Requested For Elombe Brath

Pan-African activist and historian Elombe Brath has suffered a stroke and his family is requesting donations to help pay for his medical care. Listed below is information that was forwarded from Brath’s colleagues. For more information about Elombe Brath click here.
The family needs at least $10,000 to do all that is necessary.
CEMOTAP, BCAP, WISOMM, NBPP, [...]

Morningside Park Farmer’s Market Is Still Open

Every Saturday, from 9-5pm, there is  a farmer’s market outside of Morningside Park at 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue.  You only have this Satuday, November 10 and next Saturday, November 17 to catch the farmer’s market before it closes for the winter. The market features baked goods and produce from  farms/vendors in the state.
It can [...]

Artist Christy Speakman Exhibits Phenomenal Growth In Harlem

 

This is not a Bird’s Eye View by Christy Speakman
Courtesy of Chashama
Chashama (461 West 126th Street) will host Christy Speakman’s Phenomenal Growth exhibit November 8-December 1, 2007. The solo exhibition will feature video, photography and works on paper. Speakman’s work provides a unique perspective about landscapes and the intricacies of everyday objects like drops of [...]

The Scoop

The East Harlem Renaissance arrives? {New York Post}
Harlem resident arrested on Staten Island ferry for carrying a loaded weapon. {NY1}
NYC child welfare commissioner analyzes the foster care system. {New York Times}
Frederick Douglass Academy students get a visit from war veterans. {New York Sun}