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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Art Tour, Musical Theatre and Burlesque

By Walter Rutledge

After two weeks of working outside my beloved city I return to find “the city that never sleeps” in full insomnia.


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Faison Firehouse Harlem Hot Spot

The building at 6 Hancock Place in Harlem was once home to firefighters at Hook and Ladder Number 40. Continue reading

James Baldwin’s Harlem: Evidence of Things Seen And Experienced

By Walter Rutledge

Sunday August 2, 2009 was the eighty-fifth birthday of author, poet, playwright, activist and Harlemite James Baldwin. The day unfortunately was marked with little acknowledgement or fanfare. Tragically in the case of Mr. Baldwin even history recorded can become history forgotten.

The Faison Firehouse Theatre presented the consummate birthday party honoring the life of Mr. Baldwin, one of the most prolific and provocative American literary icons.

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