Category Archives: Performance

Too Late At East Harlem’s The Poet’s Den

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Nigel Barto’s upcoming play “Too Late” at the Poet’s Den this July promises to be both provocative and entertaining. Continue reading

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‘Radical Presence’ Cataloque Of Black Performance Practices in Contemporary Art

Radical Presence Black Performance in Contemporary Art

Radical Presence chronicles the emergence of black performance practices in contemporary art. Where hegemony has tended to define black performance art as an extension of theater, this publication provides a critical framework for discussing the history of black performance within the visual arts over the last 50 years. Continue reading

Harlem Summerstage 2012 Schedule

Here is the schedule for the wonderfully intimate Harlem Summerstage 2012 events, the events started last week Thursday, August 2nd and will continue until Thursday, September 2nd 2012. Continue reading

Benjamin Rucker, Black Herman of Harlem

Benjamin Rucker (1892–1934) was an American stage magician, better known by his stage name Black Herman. Continue reading

HW Radio Pod Show with Walters World on Live Series With The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC)

Listen to HW Radio Podcast show with Walter Rutledge Harlem World Magazine writer and choreographer for a special three day conversation with performers from the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) live for the 36th Annual Dance Showcase.

Listen on day 1, June 17, 2012 at 5 pm here.

Listen on day 2, June 18, 2012 at 5:30 pm here.

Listen on day 3, June 20, 2012 at 6 pm here.

Any questions or comments e-mail us at: hwcontact@yahoo.com

NY Public Library LGBT And Financial Programming in Harlem

The New York Public Library (NYPL) and Souleo Enterprises LLC, an event/media production company, have formed a partnership to provide adult library patrons with an exciting line-up of artistic/cultural, LGBT and financial literacy summer programming, beginning June 2012. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Preview of Home- Ailey Company fighting HIV their way

By Walter Rutledge

The augural season of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle is shaping up to be an impressive launch into the next era of the company.

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Paul McCartney To Play At Apollo Theater

Paul McCartney will perform at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater next month – a first for the singing legend.

The 68-year-old former Beatle is scheduled to perform at the Harlem venue on Dec. 13. Continue reading

Salters Scene: A Great Day In Harlem

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It was truly “A Great Day In Harlem” on Sunday July 25th.   A part of the Harlem Week 2010 festivities, the day was filled with programming for Harlemities and the rest of the City at the U.S. Grant National Park on West 122nd St & Riverside Drive.  Continue reading

Salters Scene: John Legend At Seaside

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On August 5th Brooklyn came out in full force to see the Grammy Award winner John Legend perform at the free Seaside Summer Concert Series, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. Before the show started, Markowitz announced that the legendary Aretha Franklin has cancelled both of her Brooklyn concerts due to an injury.  Continue reading