#cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

#cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

#cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

#cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

FLUX Public Art Projects 6:00 to 8:00 PM PUBLIC OPENING: 40+ PUBLIC ART PROJECTS Begin your evening with a tour of installations and performances, meet the exhibiting artists and enjoy music presented by the National Jazz Museum of Harlem. LOCATIONS: Marcus Garvey Park at 5th Avenue between 120th and 124th Streets, Eugene McCabe Field, Harlem Art Park, the Harlem Grown farm on 127th Street and along Fifth and Lenox Avenues. FREE. 8:00 to 10:00 PM OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION STROLL Join the stroll on Lenox Avenue and take in the tastes and sounds of the neighborhood. Live music and complimentary beverages (with wristband) at participating venues. LOCATIONS: Barawine, Chai Wali, Cheri, Corner Social, Harlem Shake, Lenox Saphire, Little Bamboo, Settepani, Sexy Taco Dirty Cash – Lenox Ave from 118th to 127th Street. BEVERAGES sponsored by: Harlem Brewing Company, Heaven Hill Brands, and Tanquery $25 per person // BUY tickets HEREFLUX Special Programs Week 1 Saturday, May 7, 11am “Architecture + Growth”  Moderated by Warren James, Architect and Guest Curator A discussion between urban artists and architects. Warren James, Kendal Henry, NYC DCA, Percent for Art Program Director and FLUX artists José Soto and Kurt Steger explore how the contemporary artist influences the architectural vision and expression of urban planning and growth. These urban artists and architects deliberate the impact of their roles in persuading organic, physical and technological growth within the cityscape. LOCATION: Barawine, 200 Lenox Avenue at 120th Street, NYC BRUNCH includes an entrée, coffee and mimosa, panel discussion and an introductory tour of FLUX Public Art Projects $45 per person // BUY TICKETS HERE Saturday, May 7, 11am “What, Why and Who to Collect in 2016” Moderated by David C. Terry, Director of Programs & Curator, New York Foundation for the Arts. Panelists: Joey Lico, Dena Muller, Larry Ossei Mensah and Gardy St. Fleur. Four distinguished cultural producers discuss trends in contemporary art, technological advances in the evolving art scene, and how they influence art buying in the national and international arena. The panel will explore how to collect with respect to said trends, while introducing the audience to new artists to watch in the future. LOCATION: Settepani, 196 Lenox Avenue at 120th Street, NYC BRUNCH includes an entrée, coffee and mimosa, panel discussion and an introductory tour of FLUX Public Art Projects $45 per person // BUY TICKETS HERE Saturday, May 7, 1pm to 3pm PERFORMANCE ART – Classical Theatre of Harlem presents short fight scenes from their summer 2016 production of Macbeth, Uptown Shakespeare in Marcus Garvey Park // site 20 – Jose Rodriguez, Pennies From Heaven, An improvised live performance and symbolic offering of a penny mosaic // site 37 – Aya Rodriguez-Izumi, Temple, A one-on-one intervention based on divination practices from various cultures // site 6 – Nancy Rackozy, Weave the Liberian Flag with Nancy. Visitors are encouraged to bring clean used plastic bags and tablecloths and participate in the weaving // site 20 LOCATION: Marcus Garvey Park, top of the Acropolis // site 20 FREE #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Looking for free business advice? Growth Path is a new business advisory service by the Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund designed to grow minority and women-owned businesses. The program is FREE, and business owners interested in applying to the program may choose from any one of the following three areas: Human Capital to improve your human resource practices. Marketing to effectively engage and gain new customers. Financial Management to increase revenue and reduce costs. We are also offering grants to help implement business strategies. Grant award amounts to be disclosed only to accepted firms. To qualify, a business must be minority or women-owned, operating for at least one year in Harlem, and have at least one employee. Apply before Friday, April 28, 2017! Apply Today! For More Information Email growthpath@harlemcommonwealth.org #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Millennials you are cordially invited to SBA’s  2016 National Small Business Week event at the Apollo Theater- Soundstage The Finale: SBA’s MBK “Biz My Way” Millennial Entrepreneurs Video Series Live Hosted by SBA & Mike Muse with Special Guest Obama Cabinet Member: Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet ~ Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:00 PM The Apollo Theater Soundstage 253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 The “Biz My Way” video series is an intimate look into the minds of several successful entrepreneurs of color, in the world of music, fashion, sports, technology, and culinary. The series was utilized to raise awareness around the myriad of entrepreneurial pursuits young people, especially young men of color, are trailblazing and charting a path towards. Throughout the video series, SBA MBK Champ Mike Muse used the interviews to “de-construct” a business plan and highlight specific topics of relevance to Millennials and those interested in non-traditional business ventures. **This event is free and registration is required as space is limited. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience and we encourage you to arrive promptly and on time. Registration DOES NOT guarantee entry: https://nsbwapollombk.eventbrite.com What: The Finale: SBA’s MBK “Biz My Way” Millennial Entrepreneurs Video Series Live When: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Time: 5:30pm – 6:00pm Doors Open 6:00pm – 6:30pm Opening & Welcome Remarks 6:30pm – 8:15pm Program 8:15pm – 9:30pm Networking Where: The Apollo Theater – Soundstage 253 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to share with others, especially Millennials and Young Professionals. If you have any questions feel free to reach out here. We look forward to you joining us! RSVP HERE Stay Connected #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

The local Harlem Community Boards (9,10,11, & 12) have organized a Homelessness in Harlem: ACT Now – Achieving Community Together Forum on May 5 from 6-9 PM at the National Black Theater. We will reveal our homeless statement of need and have various housing organizations and department of homeless services (DHS) officials discuss solutions for Harlem’s homeless. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Tickets are on sale now for the Uptown Short Film Festival, May 13-15 at Mist Harlem. We received over 300 submissions from over 20 countries and narrowed it down to the 50 best. Please come out and support. Go to http://uptownshortfilmfest.com for tickets and schedule. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

#cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

The Third Annual Bradhurst Merchants Association, Inc Awards & Summer Cocktail Reception is scheduled to take place, Thursday, June 22, 2017 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street. This special event will celebrate the accomplishments of the association and honor members and supporters who have been instrumental in driving the vision of the Bradhurst Merchants Association. Purchase your tickets Bradhurst Merchants Association, Inc was established in 2009 to support local businesses in the Bradhurst District to cultivate relationships with the residential community, expand the commercial corridor and develop a Business Improvement District along 145th Street. We look forward to your attendance and partnership in our second annual event. Click here to purchase your tickets and/or become an event sponsor. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

#cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY