Tag Archives: Vy Higginsen

Honoring the Legacy of Activism in Harlem

Posted on February 12, 2013 by | 1 Comment
Don't Miss Harlem isHarlem has been shaped by generations of activists, from street-corner orators to preachers in the pulpit to elected officials. Continue reading →
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Corner of 126th and Lenox to Become Artistic Iconic Wall At Corner Social in Harlem

Posted on November 2, 2012 by | 19 Comments

The corner at 126th and Lenox will become even more iconic with a new, large outdoor mural portraying the great legacy of arts and culture for which Harlem is so widely known. Continue reading →

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Harlemite, Danny Glover Receives Harlem Arts Alliance’s Humanitarian Award 2012

Posted on October 2, 2012 by | 6 Comments

Each time actor and activist Danny Glover passes the 135th Street YMCA, he reminisces of the days that the cultural hub used to host and house Harlem Renaissance writers such as Langston Hughes and W.E.B. Du Bois, and actors such as Ossie Davis and Paul Robeson. Continue reading →

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Two Vy Higginson Plays This Spring And Summer in Harlem

Posted on April 17, 2012 by | 5 Comments
Thought you missed “Mama I Want To Sing-The Next Generation”? You have not, “Mama I Want To Sing” has been extended through June 2nd and will have two additional summer performances on July 21st and August 18th. Continue reading →

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Aretha Franklin Celebrates Her 70th With Harlem Flavor

Posted on March 25, 2012 by | 2 Comments

They weren’t saying anything about it at her swellegant party Saturday night, but the word is Clive Davis and Aretha Franklin are teaming up again. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks- Music and Art

Posted on November 11, 2011 by | Leave a comment

 By Walter Rutledge

The Bearden Project

In honor of the centennial celebration of Romare Bearden‘s birth, the Studio Museum in Harlem is inviting one hundred artists to create new works of art inspired, influenced, or informed by the life, work, and legacy of one of the most important artists of the twentieth Century. Continue reading →

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The Winners Of The Pathmark Gospel Competition At The Apollo

Posted on February 21, 2011 by | 2 Comments

The votes are in, here are the winners Transcending Praise, from Valley Stream, NY,  from Sunday’s Pathmark Gospel Competition. Continue reading →

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Pathmark Gospel Choir Competition At The Apollo (Update)

Posted on February 10, 2011 by | 2 Comments

Building traditions within our communities is what Pathmark has always been about. On Sunday, February 20th, Pathmark is once again bringing together top choirs from around the country to compete for $10,000 in prizes. This year’s Pathmark Gospel Competition will take place at the World Famous Apollo Theatre! This is a fun-filled family day so bring everyone for a great time. Continue reading →

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