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Apollo Theater Amateur Night Cheers and Boos (video)

Posted on June 17, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Last week at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem talked to Amateur Night audience members about which performers deserve cheers and boos. Continue reading →

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Apollo Theater Honors Chaka Khan at Apollo Spring Gala Benefit and Concert, Raises 1.5 Million

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Apollo Theater, one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, held its 8th annual Apollo Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2013.  Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Art and Music-June 13, 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend the arts are flourishing with something for everyone. There is dance in Lincoln Center, Chelsea, and Brooklyn, art and music combined for a gallery tour in Harlem and Hip Hop rules uptown. Here are a few of the many events taking place throughout the city and in our community. Continue reading →

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Motown to Def Jam Kicks off African-American Music Appreciation Month

Posted on June 12, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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It’s the middle of June and African-American Music Appreciation month is just getting into overdrive with this Saturday’s launch of the art exhibition, Motown to Def Jam. Continue reading →

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The Supremes Singer, Mary Wilson Plans To Teach?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo

Presenting the exhibition, Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection has proven to be more of a look forward than a look back for Mary Wilson. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Dance, and a Diva is Honored

Posted on June 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend there is dance all over New York. We have dance in Chelsea, Midtown and at Lincoln Center. And in Harlem a diva is honored for a career spanning almost four decades. Here are a few of the many events happen around the city and in our community. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: June Hightlights, Dance, Art, Music and a Diva Honored – June 1, 2013 (with video)

Posted on May 30, 2013 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

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There are some really important events taking place during the month of June. We wanted to share a few highlights in advance with you, because some of these events will sell out quickly, and a one weekend acknowledgement may not give you enough time to acquire tickets. Continue reading →

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SNL’s Hal Willner Produces Music for A Great Night in Harlem at the Apollo

Posted on May 17, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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It’s always Howdy Doody time in music producer Hal Willner’s workspace at the Film Center building in Manhattan. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks – Dance, Jazz and Art; May 10, 2013 (with video)

Posted on May 9, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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There is enough variety this weekend, for you to share with that special lady in your life . This weekend there is dance in Brooklyn and Chelsea, Jazz in Harlem and art on Sugar Hill and the Westside. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community.  Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Tongues of Fire Choir

Posted on May 6, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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On Saturday, April 27 the Apollo Theater presented Tongues of Fire Choir by poet, performer, and teacher Sekou Sundiata and composer/trombonist Craig Harris. The production, which premiered at Harlem’s Aaron Davis Hall in 1996, is part of Blink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited, a seven-month citywide retrospective celebrating the work and creative legacy of Sekou Sundiata (1948- 2007). Continue reading →

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