Once again we’ll have to curb our craving for inexpensive pizza and curly fries, as Pizzeria 123 on Frederick Douglass and West 123rd, has been shuttered again by the Department of Health.
Back on April, 2012, the department found two violations. and deducted 9 points from their overall score but still gave them an A grade. This time it seems there’s a missing permit according to the notice on the door.
Thank goodness we have so many other delicious options in the area!!
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“Those that don’t got it, can’t show it. Those that got it, can’t hide it.”
- Zora Neale Hurston
* An American folklorist, anthropologist and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance. Of Hurston’s four novels and more than 50 published short stories, plays, and essays, she is best known for her 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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I would have to say that Harlem will remain a part of me no matter where I live now. It is where I landed when making the west to east coast transition 17 years ago. I was leaving an idyllic black bourgeois existence, looking to open my eyes to what city life is. The relationship was long done. If you weren’t into anything TV, the conversations lasted 5 minutes. I hate to knock LA, but hey I am a native who needed more depth.
What better place to immerse myself and learn women’s health but Harlem. Let’s just say I got that and then some. For the record, as a resident doctor in OB/GYN, you live at the hospital. 135th and Lenox was my home. I didn’t pursue medicine to ask what insurance you have. I am a doctor to serve and empower my patients, plain and simple. The bulk of my Harlem women had a lot to deal with outside the hospital and for that matter their babies would as well. I became committed to providing the best care for them to tackle those injustices outside. I learned the power of women, the resilience of new life, the dedication of servants, like me and the joy of the 2/3 train with even its live entertainment at 652am. This was way before Starbucks and H&M, but of course Sylvia’s was happening and the Lenox Lounge was truly a lounge.
MGM and Culver City were oh so far away. It was a pretty crazy move with no relatives, a couple of friends here, but tons of possibility.
I would come to really know what urban means and, then some.
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StreetEasy.com’s VP of Research Sofia Song indicates that while prices across Manhattan have remained relatively flat since last year’s first quarter, Central Harlem has seen a 6.6 percent increase in median closing price. This is the highest of any neighborhood in the city. Additionally, the supply of available apartments is down 17.7 percent from 2011.
For instance, One Museum Mile with condos above the Museum for African Art at 1280 Fifth Ave., have seen units selling for as much as $3.1 million. Nearby The Related Companies have started marketing 1214 Fifth Ave., Mount Sinai’s newest tower, which features 30 floors of rentals and the amenities of a luxury condo, including a pool, fitness center and a screening room.
Harlem you do not want to miss this. The legendary Jimmy Scott will be performing for three nights live at Ginny’s Supper Club. I recently just had the privilege of seeing him perform in Tribeca at Duane Park to a sold out show. He is in a class by himself and carries with him a long honorable legacy that you simply have to experience.
I’m sure this event will sell out so if you haven’t yet seen Jimmy perform live or if you have and haven’t reserved tickets yet, make sure you do not miss out on what I’m sure will be a memorable three nights of singing.
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A 3-night Spectacular Event
Produced by Jill Newman Productions.
This incredible American vocalist needs no introduction: The legendary JIMMY SCOTT descend upon Ginny’s for a special three-night engagement on June 6th, 8th, and 9th. Performing two sets each night (8pm and 10:30pm), Ginny’s is honored to host “Little” Jimmy Scott as he performs hits from his 70-year career as a prominent player in music history.
Having performed with Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, and Lester Young, JIMMY SCOTT is also a favorite of contemporary talents like Lou Reed, Elton John, Madonna and Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Who can forget his singing of “Why Was I Born” during President Bill Clinton’s 1993 inauguration? Ginny’s is proud to be able to showcase this 86-year-old maestro and we promise it will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. A special menu will be created for this legendary night.
Showtimes: 8pm & 10:30pm; Wednesday, June 6th, Friday, June 8th, and Saturday, June 9th.
Tickets: $40 for seats, $20 standing room at the bar.
To reserve tickets, call 212.421.3821 and mention the JIMMY SCOTT event.
Produced by Jill Newman Productions
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The Harlem Arts Festival gala fundraising event on May 16 at the Alhambra Ballroom was a smashing success raising $6,000 bringing the total amount of money raised to over $18,000 with all proceeds going directly to artists.
The Harlem Arts Festival’s mission is:
“To produce a multidisciplinary arts festival, showcasing local performers and visual artists that will inspire and nourish the artistic community in Harlem. It aims to promote arts education and literacy by implementing arts-related discussion forums, educational workshops, performance opportunities and activities for youth and family. This project will be part of Harlem’s addition to the larger, citywide commitment to provide free art in the public parks during the spring and summer months.”
The event was well attended with stylishly dressed benefactors and performers and founding members of the organization. The tables had beautiful centerpieces, with well dressed waitstaff circulating drinks and tending an open bar.
A diverse group of artists provided the evening’s entertainment. Artists included Saxophonist Ben Barson, a recent Harlem resident and one of the artists selected for the upcoming Harlem Arts Festival.
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Queen Esther, with Dan Rosengard on piano, and Briana Thomas, with Conun Pappas Jr. on piano. A special dance performance by eight children of the Ballroom Basix program, a Harlem-based nonprofit non-competitive dance program that teaches children ballroom and Latin dancing skills.
For me the highlight of the evening was singer Brianna Thomas, a vocalist, teacher, composer and arranger who reminds me of my sister and who is very talented and who brought the house down. Below is my favorite performance. Please visit HarlemCondoLife.com on YouTube for more videos.
I also enjoyed catching up with founding members J.J. El-Far, Neal Ludevig and Chelsea Goding and Sakita Holley, Founder & CEO of the House of Success, all of whom impressed me with their stories of how things came to be and their passion and commitment.
My only regret is not having won anything at the silent auction, which included paintings, and offerings from Land Yoga and 67 Orange. But clearly the event did well, which is of great pleasure to me.
The inaugural Harlem Arts Festival is scheduled to take place in the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater at Marcus Garvey Park June 29-30. Out of a pool of 75 applicants, 35 artists have been selected to be part of the festival.
“There’s a very rich, creative legacy here in Harlem, but there is also a lot of talent here right now,” said J.J. El-Far, Harlem Arts Festival’s creative director. “We wanted to create a festival that celebrates all of the arts. Our artists have a diverse array of talents and they all have roots or connections here.”
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Singer Chaka Kahn will perform a tribute to the legendary late singer Whitney Houston next month at the Apollo Theater‘s seventh annual fundraiser.
Khan is not the only celebrity singer that will be saluting a recently-deceased legend.
Eddle Levert will perform in honor of the late founder of Soul Train, Don Cornelius, while Valerie Simpson will sing a tribute to her late husband Nick Ashford.
The June 4 spring gala will also feature the induction of Lionel Richie and the late Etta James into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame.
For tickets and more information go to
http://www.apollotheater.org/calendar/details/245-apollo-spring-gala-2012
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“Once that bell rings you’re on your own. It’s just you and the other guy.”
- Joe Louis
*Joe Louis – Boxer, lived in Harlem at 555 Edgecombe Avenue.
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Construction has begun on the corner of West 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue. The lot has been vacant for sometime as the previous building was demolished a few years back and finally a crane has appeared and the ground has been broken.
I spoke with one of the workmen and asked him what will be going up here he replied “Condos” (surprise). I had dinner with someone at Melbas recently and met one of the developers for this building who had mentioned construction would begin shortly. I believe there will also be retail space which will add to the businesses on this strip, the Bike Shop, Dry Cleaners and Cafe Amrita.
More on this story as it develops.
LOST CAT – MAY 18 2012
Small Gray Striped Female Tabby (some orange)
Missing since Wednesday (5/16) from 111th Street (bet. 7th and 8th). Friendly but shy. Distinguishing slit/notch at top of right ear.
If seen place contact Lisa & Justin 212-663-2667
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“I don’t have to be an imitation of a white woman that Hollywood sort of hoped I’d become. I’m me, and I’m like nobody else.”
- Lena Horne
* Lena Horne – Singer and actress, lived in Washington Heights at 555 Edgecombe Avenue.
This Thursday night on May 17th the 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” concert will be held at the Apollo Theater. The event starts at 7PM and tickets are still available for this star studded event including an exciting line up of celebrities and musicians.
Special Guest – Quincy Jones
Performances by Macy Gray, Bono, Randy Weston, Bettye LaVette, Sweet Georgia Brown, Bill Saxton, Dr. John, Pacquito D’Rivera, Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band and Stanley Jordan just to name a few
Comedy stand up by: Darrell Hammond
The 2012 Gala Honoree: Claude Nobs
For more information on this event including ticket prices and the full list of performers please click on the link.
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Join Dimitri Gatanas and Bryan Ogden as they provide a series of hands on workshops and focused leaning experiences located in the heart of Harlem at the Urban Garden Center.
You can sign up for the 5 class course – or you can attend individual classes ala carte at the individual links:
Bryan Ogden is the editor for http://www.metropolitangardening.com. He is co-teaching this course with Dimitri Gatanas the lead designer of the Urban Garden Center. Bryan has been gardening in the city for the past three years in environments ranging from residential rooftops and balconies to restoration work for the city at the Parks Department.
Dimitri Gatanas is a professional plantsman who is a third generation retail garden center owner. Dimitri brings the knowledge of a 50 year family tradition. His expertise is in the design building and maintenance of city backyards and gardens.
Urban Garden Center is a newly founded (1 yr) enterprise focused on gardening and green lifestyle.
It’s located in the heart of Harlem beneath a train trestle.http://www.UrbanGardenNYC.com
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Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful and beautiful mothers of Harlem and to all the moms everywhere.
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