Tag Archives: Lenox Lounge

Richie Notar Sees Value In Lenox Lounge (update)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Richie Notar

Richie Notar is headed back to the future. The Nobu guru is planning to take over and restore Harlem’s historic Lenox Lounge. Continue reading →

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Lenox Lounge To Close December 31st, 2012

Posted on December 6, 2012 by | 8 Comments

Alvin Reed

It’s official, Mr. Alvin Reed owner of the historic Harlem jazz club Lenox Lounge at 288 Lenox Avenue (between 125th and 124th Street) will close his establishment on December 31st, 2012. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Miles Davis, Mornin’ Fast Train From Memphis to Harlem (video)

Posted on September 15, 2012 by | 4 Comments

Miles Davis playing in Miles mode. Not sure of the Memphis to Harlem connection in the song, but we know he played in Harlem’s Mintons, Lenox Lounge and he was married to actress and Harlemite Cicely Tyson in the early 1980′s. Continue reading →

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Frustration Builds Over Closed St. Nick’s Pub

Posted on July 30, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Some remember St. Nick’s Pub as simply magical. Perhaps the jazz greats who played there, blowing, singing and sweating into the early hours of the morning, left something in the tattered walls and creaky floors of the little Harlem nightspot on St. Nicholas Avenue at 149th Street. Continue reading →

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Harlem Pride, Brings Back Harlem Gay Pride

Posted on June 24, 2012 by | 1 Comment

As recently as four years ago, Harlem resident Damian Jack says he felt unsafe holding his date’s hand above W. 110th Street. Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend has a varied offering of arts events happening around the city and neighboring  communities. Dance, art, and music abound. Here are a few of the events taking place in our community and around the city. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival begins Monday

Posted on May 6, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival begins Monday May 7. The six-day festival, which runs through Sunday May 13 will offer jazz music and related events at venues all over Harlem. Continue reading →

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HBA’s Regina Smith, “…Rents Are Killing Businesses” in Harlem

Posted on April 26, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Harlem small businesses are desperately in need of assistance, said the executive director of the Harlem Business Alliance. Continue reading →

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Lenox Social, Changes Name To Corner Social in Harlem

Posted on April 24, 2012 by | 3 Comments

It’s barely one month old, but Lenox Ave.’s newest restaurant is already on its second name. No matter what you call the place, its partners say they’re all about serving Harlem and working with their neighbors. Continue reading →

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Warren Nash Service Center buildings, Harlem 1920′s

Posted on April 9, 2012 by | Leave a comment
During the 1920′s Harlem’s Manhattanville of West Harlem (135th St to the north, 125th St to the south, Amsterdam Ave to the east, and west to the Hudson River) boasted a commercial waterfront, stables, warehouses, icehouses, and factories. Continue reading →

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