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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Music and Culture- March 20, 2013

By Walter Rutledge

J. leubrie hill sheet music 1913 At The Ball Thats All Follies 1914

This weekend spring has finally sprung! As we begin to thaw out from the winter doldrums we find a diverse offering of arts related activities to choose from. Two spectacular dance companies culminate their seasons, culture take to the streets of Harlem, and an opera diva graces the Apollo stage. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community. Continue reading

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Apartment Houses, Mount Morris Park in Harlem, 1840′s

mount morris park

This torn photograph montage looks down on “Apartment houses” on 5th Avenue between 116th and 117th Streets. Continue reading

The Harlem Arts Festival At the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park

The 1st Annual Harlem Arts Festival is the new free annual festival presenting Harlem-based music, dance, theater, and visual arts.  Continue reading

Marcus Samuelsson To Host Harlem Community Day

Marcus Samuelsson, chef/owner of Red Rooster Harlem and Ginny’s Supper Club and 8-year Harlem resident, will host a Harlem Community Day on Monday, June 25th, in support of his forthcoming memoir, Yes, Chef.  Continue reading

City Parks Foundation/Richard Rodgers Foundation Announce Performing Arts Grant In Harlem


City Parks Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of a $25,000 Richard Rodgers Amphitheater Performing Arts Grant, Continue reading

New Amphitheater for Harlem Park

Richard Rodgers Foundation will donate $1 million toward the construction of a new amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced Thursday. In 1970 the foundation contributed toward the building of the original band shell, which needs to be replaced. Continue reading