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Apollo Celebrates 75th at the Smithsonian

Posted on August 28, 2010 by | 3 Comments

Built in 1914 and originally named Hurtig and Seamon’s New Burlesque Theatre, Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater first catered to whites only. Continue reading →

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Salters Scene:Apollo Theater Celebrates 75 Years

Posted on June 11, 2009 by | 1 Comment

In celebration of the 75th year, the Apollo held a gala benefit tribute concert and awards ceremony mondy night.  Music man Quincy Jones and the diva Patti LaBelle were inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame.  An honor definitely earned by these two entertainment giants. 

Bill Cosby waves on his way down the red carpet

Bill Cosby waves on his way down the red carpet

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

Comedian, actor and champion of the community Bill Cosby and Camille Cosby were awarded the Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis Arts & Humanitarian Award.

This wonderful night would not be complete without beginning on the red carpet.  And there is nothing like the red carpet in Harlem in front of the Apollo on 125th street. 

BET Holdings CEO Debra L. Lee

BET Holdings CEO Debra L. Lee

Harlem was out in full force to see the big names walk the carpet and they were not disappointed.  The crowd went crazy when the triple threat himself, Jamie Foxx stepped out of the limo.  “We love you Jaime” could be heard down the block.  Always a crowd pleaser, Jamie posed for various fan photos, before moving on to the press for interviews.  Other crowd favorites on red carpet were Patti LaBelle, Bill and Camille, Quincy Jones, Gayle King, the View’s Sherri Shepherd, Harlemite Dougie Fresh and of course Mariah Carey.

Mariah Carey moving swiftly after arriving late

Mariah Carey moving swiftly after arriving late

For more information about the Apollo, visit www.apollotheater.org

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Jamie Foxx: ‘I got booed at the Apollo’ In Harlem

Posted on June 11, 2009 by | 1 Comment

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People Jamie FoxxIs there anything Jamie Foxx can’t conquer? His first try at the Apollo, apparently.

The singer/actor/comedian says the first time he tried his stand-up act on the famed stage, he was roundly booed.

Foxx gave up the goods on himself as the New York City theater celebrated its 75th anniversary this week. He says it wasn’t about his act — the audience heard “He’s from L.A.” and just started booing.

And he says they were quite animated about it: “They booed me in opera,” he jokes, and then began singing a “boo” riff.

Foxx didn’t get booed offstage at Monday night’s celebration, but says it still remains his favorite memory of the place.

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Harlem Celebrates The Apollo Theater

Posted on February 17, 2009 by | 5 Comments

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By Jason Babb for HW

Wednesday, January 28th marked a very special night for the Apollo Theater.  It was their 75th anniversary.  Apollo Amateur Night has been a platform to many legendary music artists where they began their career, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Lauryn Hill and Luther Vandross just to name a few.

Since its introduction in 1934, the theater is still one of the most recognized brands for discovering new talent in the world.  The celebration kicked off with the Host/comedian for the night, KISS FM’s “Talent” warming up the audience with jokes, brief Apollo history and trivia.  Continue reading →

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Apollo Historian Shares Memories

Posted on February 9, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Last week, Harlem’s Apollo Theatre celebrated the 75th anniversary of its amateur night competition. Since the 1930s, the event has launched the careers of some of the world’s greatest entertainers from Ella Fitzgerald and James Brown to the Jackson Five. The theater’s in-house historian, Billy Mitchell, has seen it all. He started working backstage at the Apollo in 1964, when he was only 14 years old. He shares his memories.

Check out the Apollo interview by Allison Lichter here

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Apollo’s 75th Anniversary Kick-off

Posted on January 27, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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SPECIAL EDITION: 75th ANNIVERSARY AMATEUR NIGHT BIRTH DAY PARTY

                                                    

Hosted by KISS-FM’s Talent, With Special Guest Ron Browz “Pop Champagne “:

 

 

Wednesday, January 28th, 7:30PM

 

Anniversary Special – The First 750 tickets, only $7.50

 

To kick off its 75th Anniversary Season, the world famous Apollo Theater will present a special anniversary edition of its popular signature show, Apollo Amateur Night, on Wednesday January 28, 2009 at 7:30pm. In a salute to the community who has kept the Theater going for the last 75 years, tickets will be only $7.50 for the first 750 people who purchase tickets for the January 28 performance. Continue reading →

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Harlem Eatery Offers 1933 Prices

Posted on August 19, 2008 by | Leave a comment

Hurry to Patsy’s Restaurant in East Harlem as it celebrates its 75th anniversary with 1933 prices.

The offer is good all day Tuesday.

A 12-ounce New York cut steak and grilled salmon are going for 90 cents, a slice of pizza for 60 cents, and most beverages are 10 cents.

The Italian family style eatery says Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett were once regulars, and many famous Yankees also stopped by over the years.

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Patsy’s In Harlem Celebrates 75th!

Posted on July 18, 2008 by | Leave a comment

Patsy's in West Harlem

Patsy's in East Harlem

A Landmark East Harlem Institution Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Patsy’s 75 years and counting! Grilled 12 ounce New York cut steak, 90 cents? Grilled Salmon filet served with fresh lemon, 90 cents? Original coal oven pizza, 60 cents? Soda, ice tea, bottled water, 10 cents? Yes, unbelievable but true. Patsy’s Restaurant a landmark East Harlem institution will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary by rolling back to the 1930s.Patsy’s first opened its New York City location at 2287-91 1st Avenue in 1933, having been the dream of a pair of Italian Immigrant newlyweds, Patsy and Carmella Lancieri. Patsy’s established itself as a family style” old fashion type” neighborhood restaurant immediately. Positioning itself in the neighborhood, Patsy’s catered to the growing population of Italian immigrants who longed for the cuisine of their fatherland in a casual family style atmosphere.

As a result, almost immediately, Patsy’s atmosphere, style and cuisine began attracting many popular famous personalities. Actors and singers such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and others became regulars. Continue reading →

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