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Apollo Theater Holiday 2012 Schedule

This December, the Apollo Theater will present a series of holiday programs designed to celebrate family, culture, music, comedy and community. Continue reading

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Walter’s World: Kwanzaa Celebration- Regeneration Night at the Apollo

By Walter Rutledge

Kwanzaa has  become a nationally recognized celebration since it’s in inception in 1966. The concepts embodied in the seven principles known as the Nguzo Saba are universal in today’s society, but were extremely relevant to the civil rights era Americans of African decent; who were rekindling the concepts of self-determination, economic empowerment and social equality as their inalienable American birthrights.  It is only befitting that village of Harem (the birthplace of the first cultural renaissance) and the Apollo Theater (one the original beacons of Black entertainment) would present Kwanzaa Celebration- Regeneration Night on Friday December 30, 2011.  Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Harlem Celebrates Kwanzaa and Dancing into 2012

By Walter Rutledge

2012 is just days away, and 2011 is literally dancing into the sunset. Here are a few of the events taking place in Harlem and around the city that will help usher in the new year.  Continue reading