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| Get festive at the New York Public Library with a special Kwanzaa crafts workshop for teens ages 12 to 18, and make a special Kwanzaa ornament for family, friends, teacher, or another special someone to show your holiday wishes. All materials will be provided. The free crafts program is at the 125th St. Branch, [...]  Need a pancake fix? There already are more than a half-dozen iHop restaurants open in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx, and another is about to be added, in the Flatiron/Chelsea neighborhood. The operators of Limelight Marketplace, in the former church on Sixth Avenue and 20th Street — which became a hot nightclub and disco — [...] Moonwalk yourself to Harlem to celebrate the music and dance moves of the undisputed King of Pop. On the last three Sundays of August — 14th, 21st and 28th — the Black Box Theater presents “Thriller: Tribute to Michael Jackson”, a high-octane performance spanning the career of the late Michael Jackson and the Jackson [...] Groove on great jazz with the FREE Jazzmobile salute to jazz great Billy Taylor. It’s the Jazzmobile Summerfest 2011 tribute, hosted by the Harlem Cultural Archives, featuring Winard Harper. The concert performance is at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at Harlem River Park, Enter at 139th Street & Fifth [...] There are celebrations all over New York City this weekend. Here’s what’s FREE, to help you enjoy NYC on the cheap – Avenue of the Americas Summerfest – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., between 23rd and 33rd Streets, on Sixth Avenue, which is what nearly everybody calls Avenue of the Americas. Times Square [...] The East Harlem Children’s Book Festival celebrates children, families and reading literacy. This FREE family festival features children’s book authors signing their books, storytellers, readings, and kid-friendly activities and crafts. Confirmed storytellers/authors include Bill Santiago, Carmen Pelaez, Frank Perez, Glendaliz Camacho, Ivan Sanchez, Lemon Andersen, Torrey Maldonado, and Acopladitos. The festival is produced by [...] 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 [...] There’s a June bouquet of free street fairs, festivals, parades and other activities in NYC this weekend for the entire family to enjoy. Saturday – Head to Harlem for the Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Cultural Festival, an all-day party with live entertainment, arts and crafts by local artisans, a heritage walking tour, pony rides and [...] 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 always nice to be appreciated, especially when it’s one of our favorite stores doing the appreciating. On Saturday, May 21st, Fairway holds its annual Customer Appreciation day, with free taste samples of BBQ and other foods, plus giveaways and prizes, and a shopping cart full of reduced prices. [...] The annual Harlem Shrines Week wraps up on Saturday, May 14th, with a special music and dance performance featuring the sounds of Count Basie, Lionel Hampton and Cab Callaway at the legendary Apollo Theater on 125th Street. Performers also include tap dancing genius Savion Glover and sax wunderkind Grace Kelly. Tickets are just $10, [...] It’s called Battle of the Big Bands and Swing Dance Competion. Two of New York City’s top Big Band orchestras duke it out for bragging rights as the top band in the Big Apple, while swing dancers are on the floor showing off their dips, spins and fancy footwork. There’s also a swing dance [...] |
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