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

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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: Dance, and a Diva is Honored

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

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

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

Apollo Spring Gala Update: Wayne Brady to Host, Erykah Badu Added

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The Apollo Theater, a leading not-for-profit performing arts institution and one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, announced that its 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert honoring Chaka Khan will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning and Grammy nominated entertainer Wayne Brady. Continue reading

Apollo Theater 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert with Chaka Khan

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The Apollo Theater, a leading not-for-profit performing arts institution and one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, announced that its 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert will induct Chaka Khan into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame on Monday, June 10, 2013 in celebration of Ms. Khan’s 40th anniversary in the music business. Continue reading

Esperanza Spalding Aims to Free the Slaves and the CULTURE CRASHERS Debut

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents:  On the “A” with Souleo

When one has been given a platform to reach millions of people across the world it helps to have a message to maximize one’s impact. Continue reading

Actress Nicole Ari Parker Stuns in “A Streetcar Named Desire”

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents:  On the “A” with Souleo

Sometimes it takes a fake to keep it real. At least that was the impression left after the drag extravaganza, “Fabulous Fakes,” presented by Mary Flowers Entertainment and held at the Apollo Theater. Continue reading

HW Props: Inspiration, Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World

In addition to a pic,k here’s 3 bits of Wisdom Every Woman Needs to Hear Straight talk—advice from a singer, tennis star and O’s very own editor at large.

Our three favorite bits of wisdom from the new book Inspiration: Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World, by Crystal McCrary and Nathan Hale Williams. The gorgeous anthology includes first-person essays by a financier, a diplomat, an athlete, a TV writer, a singer, a ballerina, a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” winner, a Hollywood producer, and one very wise O magazine editor at large. Continue reading

Apollo Theater 2011 Gala Honors Stevie Wonder

The Apollo Theater today announced the complete lineup for its sixth Annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert honoring cultural icon Stevie Wonder, who will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. The Benefit supports the preservation of the non-profit Theater’s unparalleled legacy, its current initiatives for emerging artists, and community and educational programs in New York City and beyond.

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3 Time Apollo Winner Messiah At Billies Black

Messiah is a 3 time Apollo winner, has toured with Kelly Price, shared the stage with Patti Labelle at the 2011 tribute to MLK at the Kennedy Center.  Continue reading