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Corner Social Mural Completed By Paul Deo in Harlem

Posted on January 25, 2013 by | 1 Comment

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Here are photos of the completed mural by Paul Deo at the Corner Social at the corner at 126th Street and Lenox Avenue. The Corner Social teamed up with Harlem Arts Alliance to find Mr. Deo. Continue reading →

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Florence Mills, Harlem’s Sweet Little Blackbird

Posted on November 9, 2012 by | 3 Comments

Florence Mills, born Florence Winfrey (January 25, 1896 – November 1, 1927), known as the “Queen of Happiness”, was an African-American cabaret singer, dancer, and comedian known for her effervescent stage presence, delicate voice, and winsome, wide-eyed beauty. Continue reading →

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Corner of 126th and Lenox to Become Artistic Iconic Wall At Corner Social in Harlem

Posted on November 2, 2012 by | 19 Comments

The corner at 126th and Lenox will become even more iconic with a new, large outdoor mural portraying the great legacy of arts and culture for which Harlem is so widely known. Continue reading →

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Harlemite Eugene Jacques Bullard The First African American Fighter Pilot

Posted on October 5, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Eugene Jacques Bullard (1894-1961) was the first African American to fly a fighter plane and was known as the “black swallow of death” for his courage during missions. He led a colorful life, much of it in Europe. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Theater, and Art

Posted on September 7, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

This is the official first post summer weekend, but the city’s art scene is still as hot as ever. We have dance in Midtown, two off broadway productions in the Theatre district, and fine art Uptown in the historic Sugar Hill district. Continue reading →

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Celebrate African Voice’s 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition at the Schomburg Center!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by | 2 Comments
Dear Friends,African Voices has a fine selection of programs scheduled for the fall in honor of our 20th Anniversary. I want to give you a chance to support one of our celebrations and get a pair of tickets for The Sensational Josephine Baker, a wonderful play at The Beckett Theatre. The first ten people to make a contribution to our fundraising campaign will get the tickets! There are also other gifts to thank you for donating. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Picks of the Week; Dance, Theatre, Art and The Art of Making Dances

Posted on August 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Due to circumstances beyond our control we were unable to list our Weekend Picks on Thursday. One of our staffers came up with the brilliant idea to do a weekday listing of upcoming events. Continue reading →

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Pat Cleveland Channels Jospehine Baker’s Harlem Swag

Posted on July 8, 2012 by | 2 Comments

“[she came] with… a Harlem shimmy dance-movement that recalled Josephine Baker …”

Alicia Drake in the book The Beautiful Fall described Pat Cleveland’s arrival in Paris in the late 1970’s, saying, “[she came] with liquorice hair, legs like pipe-cleaners, and a … Continue reading →

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Josephine Baker, Harlem’s Renaissance

Posted on July 6, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Josephine Baker (or Joséphine Baker in francophone countries) (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Uptown Backs the Renaissance

Posted on December 15, 2009 by | 2 Comments

By Walter Rutledge

We may be approaching the winter solstice, but there is definitely a breeze of springtime at the City Center Theater. It is provided by Uptown a new ballet by Matthew Rushing for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Uptown is true dance theater ensemble work, which chronicles the Harlem Renaissance. Continue reading →

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