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| New York City’s most public monument to its role in slavery in the 1700s and 1800s is the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, where some 15,000 men, women and children were buried. This is the place to honor them and celebrate Kwanzaa, the the week long holiday that begins on December 26 and commemorates African-American [...]  There’s a long list of FREE concerts and dance performances Monday, November 28th, as part of the festival Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square that begins with a tree lighting ceremony at Broadway and 63rd St. Here’s a partial list –and remember — everything is FREE – Folk icon Arlo Guthrie performs at 5:30 PM at [...] The legendary Copacabana has re-opened in equally legendary Times Square, in a sparkling new four-floor space with plenty of room for live music, the world famous Copa Dancers to watch, and a huge dance floor for the rest of us, plus a gourmet restaurant and a skylight lounge overlooking the dancing lights of Times [...] The annual Moondance FREE outdoor music and dance festival begins this Sunday at Pier 84 in Hudson River Park, featuring the swing dance band David Berger Jazz Orchestra. There’s a free swing dance lesson at 6:30 by instructors from Dance Manhattan, and the live music begins at 7 p.m. You don’t need to [...] The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra is one of New York City’s most popular dance bands, playing 30s, 40s and 50s favorites. Put on your dancing shoes and join them Thursday, June 16th at Tian at the Riverbank. They’re playing two sets — 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., and 9:30 to 10:30, and there’s a swing [...] posted by Evelyn Kanter Thursday, May 26th — Put on your dancing shows and swing to the sounds of the 40s and 50s, with the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra to enjoy big band is playing at Tian at Riverbank State Park in Harlem. Enjoy an up-tempo evening that’s just $10 and no food or drink [...] posted by Evelyn Kanter It’s called Drums Along the Hudson, and it’s an all day FREE festival of Native American drumming, dancing and story telling, at the northern tip of Manhattan, around where Peter Minuit purchase the island from the local tribe around 400 years ago. The Native American festival is 11 a.m. to [...] Hola chicas and music lovers! Symphony Space on the Upper West Side is famous for its annual, all-day, FREE Wall to Wall music festival each May. There’s a different theme each year, and this year it is Sonidos, Celebrating Latino Arts. The festival on Saturday May 14, 2011 features musical and dance performances by [...] This weekend is one of your last chances for the special Sunday family matinee program by The Dance Theatre of Harlem, one of the most important ballet companies in NYC. DTH is offering low-cost tickets and a program designed for families, so this is an excellent way to introduce younger children to the ballet. [...] NYC Weekend Planner: Listen and dance to the pulsing disco beat of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Barry White and the Bee Gees on Sunday, March 6th. This is a special 70s Disco Dance Party at upstairs at Cafe Iguana, organized by the same DJ who sponsors monthly 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll dances there. The [...] NYC Weekend Guide: Once a year, the Peggy Spina Tap Company stages a special weekend of tap dancing performances to a live jazz quartet. This year, the weekend is Friday, March 4th, and Saturday, March 5th, with performances at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. both evenings. And this year, it will be a special [...] The monthly Sunday night Lindy Hop to the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley and the Comets, Chubby Checker and other 50s and 60s favorites is this weekend at Iguana Swings. The DJs play a rotating mix of music for Lindy, West Coast Swing, Shag, and even a Cha Cha or two. It’s great fun and great exercise, [...] |
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