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Walter’s World:Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater premieres Four Corners- June 17, 2013

Posted on June 17, 2013 by | 2 Comments

By Walter Rutledge

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returned to Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater after a thirteen-year absence, June 12 through June 16 for a total of seven performances. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Art and Music-June 13, 2013

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By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend the arts are flourishing with something for everyone. There is dance in Lincoln Center, Chelsea, and Brooklyn, art and music combined for a gallery tour in Harlem and Hip Hop rules uptown. Here are a few of the many events taking place throughout the city and in our community. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Dance, and a Diva is Honored

Posted on June 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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 →

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Walter’s World: Harambee Dance Company At DanceAfrica 2013- June 3, 2013

Posted on June 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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Harambee Dance Company has been a sharing their love of African dance and drumming with the public for over 20 years. Founded in 1992 by Sandella and Frank Malloy III, the Charleston, South Carolina based Company made the decision in 1996 to relocate to New York City. Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 30, 2013 by | 1 Comment

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 →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Art and an African Bazaar- May 23, 2013 (with video)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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The Memorial Day weekend is getting underway and in addition to the traditional backyard barbecue and beach openings the city will be quite festive. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Dance Iquail

Posted on May 16, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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Dance Iquail celebrated the company’s fifth anniversary with a series of three performances Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and a special Mother’s day performance on Sunday, May, 12th. The performances took place at the Kumble Theater, Long Island University downtown Brooklyn Campus. The company of eight performers, including Executive Artistic Director Iquail Shaheed, presented a very audience friendly concert featuring four works by two choreographers. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Weekend Picks – Dance, Jazz and Art; May 10, 2013 (with video)

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By Walter Rutledge

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There is enough variety this weekend, for you to share with that special lady in your life . This weekend there is dance in Brooklyn and Chelsea, Jazz in Harlem and art on Sugar Hill and the Westside. Here are a few of the many events taking place around the city and in our community.  Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Tongues of Fire Choir

Posted on May 6, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

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On Saturday, April 27 the Apollo Theater presented Tongues of Fire Choir by poet, performer, and teacher Sekou Sundiata and composer/trombonist Craig Harris. The production, which premiered at Harlem’s Aaron Davis Hall in 1996, is part of Blink Your Eyes: Sekou Sundiata Revisited, a seven-month citywide retrospective celebrating the work and creative legacy of Sekou Sundiata (1948- 2007). Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Third Annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival begins Monday

Posted on May 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge 

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The Third Annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival will take place throughout the Harlem community May 6 – 11. The festival will celebrate the legacy of jazz in Harlem featuring panel discussions, films and concerts by emerging and established artists. This year, the festival will pay tribute to The Alhambra Ballroom, the Apollo Theater, The Baby Grand, Minton’s Playhouse, Clark Monroe’s Uptown House, Showman’s Jazz Club, the Sugar Cane Club and the Cotton Club.  Continue reading →

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