ENJOY BRUNCH AND MUSIC GROOVES AT THE CECIL, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 2PM – 6PM WITH OUR FIRST DJ BRUNCH FEATURING LEGENDARY DJ BOBBITO GARCIA (A.K.A. KOOL BOB LOVE) SPINNING WORLD / JAZZ / SOUL MUSIC SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 THE CECIL 210 WEST 118TH St., HARLEM FROM 2PM – 6P AND GET READY FOR FUTURE DJ BRUNCHES AT THE CECIL WITH OTHER GUEST DJs. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to get future updates. Have a peek at our Brunch Menu. Call us at (212) 866.1262 or click to make a reservation. #THECECILDJBRUNCH | #KOOLBOBLOVE #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Save the Date. Centennial Celebration: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Muriel Petioni. Saturday March 29, 2014. New York Academy of Medicine Reading Room. Tickets $150.00. You are cordially invited to the centennial celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Muriel Petioni. Special guest speakers Jo Ivey Boufford, MD, Vivian Pinn, MD and Gail Wright Sirmans, Esq. 2014 Legacy Honorees Mavis Thompson, MD, Melissa Freeman, MD, June Mulvaney, MD and Mildred Clarke, MD. All funds raised support the Dr. Pentoni Scholarship Fund. Click here to purchase tickets or a Journal Advertisement. Contact Cheryl Mack for additional even details 347.249.2184. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Upper Manhattan Committee Presents Harlem Open House Expo Saturday & Sunday, April 5 – 6th Showcasing Co-ops, Condos & Townhouses in Harlem Schedule: Meet & Greet 9:30AM – 10:45AM Corner Social 321 Lenox Ave At 126th Street Continental Breakfast Courtesy Of Chase Open Houses 11:00AM – 3:00PM CLICK HERE FOR LISITINGS CLICK HERE TO VIEW MAP Participating Firms: Aizer Realty Group Bohemia Realty Bond New York Brown Harris Stevens Charles Rutenberg Realt Citi-Habitats Coldwell Banker Bellmarc Douglas Elliman Real Estate Halstead Property Harlem Lofts Harlem Properties Keller Williams NYC Level Group Link NY Realty Lucien Perry Real Estate Miron Properties MNS Platinum Properties The Corcoran Group Town Real Estate Urban Living Warburg The listings are based upon information that we consider reliable, but because it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. The offerings are subject to errors, omissions, changes, including price, or withdrawal without notice. No representation is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate and all information should be confirmed by customer. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Third annual benefit reception, Global Language Project. Monday, June 2, 2014. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Honoring Nickelodeon, French Embassy in the United States, Higher Education, Arts, French Language, and more to be announced. For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Prudence Walters at 646-657-8075 or pwalters@glpny.org. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Building Homes & Transforming Lives. The HCCI Board of Directors & Honorary Dinner Chairs Cordially invite you to the 12th Annual “Let Us Break Bread Together” Awards Dinner. Black Tie Affair. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 212-281-4887, ext. 236. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

WHDC has two great opportunities for children, teens and young adults this summer. We are conducting a lottery for two free weeks of summer camp at Columbia University (ages 6 to 12), and we are funding 200 Summer Youth Employment positions for West Harlem youth (ages 14 to 24). Read through for information on both programs: CU Cubs Camp Scholarships: West Harlem Development Corporation will conduct a lottery for 12, two-week scholarships to Columbia University’s Roar-ee’s Cubs Camp this summer. The scholarships are for Community District 9 residents only. CD9 runs from 110th Street until 155th Street from the Hudson River to an eastern boundary along Manhattan, Morningside, St Nicholas, Bradhurst and Edgecombe Avenues. Winning applicants will receive a free two-week session between June 16 and August 15. The application, which you will find in a link below, allows you to pick which two weeks you would prefer as well as an alternate session. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30.  Selected recipients will be contacted on Wednesday, May 7 by 5 p.m. The camp is for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Drop off is between 8:30 and 9 a.m., and the camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The sessions are held at Dodge Fitness Center, located at 120th Street and Broadway, or Baker-Athletics Complex, 533 W. 218th St. If a winning applicant chooses Baker and wants to take part in the bus shuttle, it costs, per week, $100 for a round trip and $50 for one way. For more information please visit the website Please read the application carefully and submit it either via fax c/o Summer Camp Lottery West Harlem Development Corp. at (646) 476-5588 or to our office: West Harlem Development Corporation 423 W. 127th St. Ground Floor Suite A New York, NY 10027 Click here to download the application Summer Youth Employment Program: West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) will fund 200 positions for the 2014 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). This will bring WHDC’s total contribution for the past four years to 1,100 positions for $1.5 million. We encourage all West Harlem residents between the ages of 14 and 24 (as of July 1, 2014) to apply. The application opened up earlier this month, and the deadline to apply is April 25. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development administers the program and the application process. Please see their website to apply and for more information. SYEP is a great way for teens and young adults to earn money while working at community-based organizations during the summer. The program keeps them occupied, teaches them work skills and helps them learn about their community. The program runs for six weeks from July 7 through August 16 and pays $8 an hour for up to 25 hours of work per week. This age demographic often finds it hardest to find jobs in an economy where older adults are also in need of work. WHDC is proud to fund positive and fulfilling work for teens and young adults. West Harlem Development Corporation www.westharlemdc.org #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Groove all night at the 20th Anniversary with performances that will rock the mainstage and superlounges. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

FOR THE BLACK Stars of The Great White Way, it’s next stop, Carnegie Hall! PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY USING DISCOUNT CODE – IPB18990 AND SAVE OVER 30% WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING IMPACT BROADWAY, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THAT ENGAGES MULTI-CULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ARTS! THREE WAYS TO PURCHASE 1) CALL 212-247-7800 AND MENTION CODE IPB18990 2) LOG ONTO CARNEGIEHALL.ORG AND ENTER CODE IPB18990 3) PURCHASE DIRECTLY AT THE BOX OFFICE ON WEST 57TH STREET AND MENTION CODE IPB18990 YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS EVENT, IT WILL BE THE PLACE TO BE ON JUNE 23RD! BLACK TIE ATTIRE! SEE YOU THERE! http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/broadway-black-stars-carnegie-hall-bound-article-1.1605538 The Black Stars of The Great White Way Broadway Reunion – Monday, June 23, 2014 | Carnegie Hall – http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2014/6/23/0800/PM/The-Black-Stars-of-The-Great-White-Way-Broadway-Reunion/ #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Here’s a round up of uptown spots to view the latest between Olivia Pope and Fitz. MY IMAGE STUDIOS 40 W 116th St 646-688-5886 COVE LOUNGE 325 Lenox Ave 212-665-3453 BILLIE’S BLACK 271 W 119th St 212-280-2248 #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Frederick Douglass Blvd Alliance & Experience: Harlem 3RD ANNUAL FOOD & DRINK BOULEVARD Summer Kick-Off and Evening of Food, Cocktails, Music & Entertainment on Harlem’s Restaurant Row Thursday, May 8, 2014 6:00PM-10:00PM Frederick Douglass Blvd From 111th –  123rd Streets Tickets: Drink, appetizer & special promotions $10.00 at the door 2-for-1 in advance www.fdb.eventbrite.com Sponsors: Columbia University Go No Fee! HCDC Spring Bank Featuring: 1. Savann* 2280 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 123rd – 122nd Sts $5 Red or White Sangria $5 Mini Mezze (Hummus, Ezme, Babaghanush with PidE) $5 Turkish Coffee & 2pc. of Baklava 2. Chocolat 2217-23 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 120th St see restaurant for menu 3. Vinateria 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 119th St $5 Cocktails: El Riubarbo: Mint, tequila, rhubarb and lime juice El Pomelo: Tarragon, white grapefruit and lemon juice, rum, spiced rum, bitters Beer: Oskar Blues Mama Pils, Colorado USA $5 Appetizers: Braised short ribs or mixed wild mushrooms over crispy polenta, Shrimp skewer w/ zucchini, onions and tomatoes, Croquettes: Choice of wild mushroom or bacon 4. Moca Frederick Douglass Blvd at 119th St See restaurant for menu 5. Cédric 185 St. Nicholas Ave at 119th St See restaurant for menu 6. Les Ambassades – JUST ADDED 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 118th & 119th Sts NEM( senegalese spring roll), Fataya( senegalese fish patty), Croquette de poisson( fish croquette blended with west african spices), Chawarma lamb or chicken, Grilled lamb with couscous or mesclun salad 7. Lido 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 117th St $5 Appetizers: Lido Sliders: beef sliders with roasted and chipotle aioli on a brioche bun, parmesan polenta, fries with truffle olive dip, creamy parmesan and garlic crostino $5 Cocktails: White Sangria with Passion Fruit & Plum , Red Sangria with Currant & Orange Rhumba: Cajun spice rum, Vanilla, pineapple, lime, sugar spiced rim 8. Levain Bakery 2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 117th & 116th Sts one 6oz cookie with choice and a small coffee or milk – $5 9. Harlem Tavern* 2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 116th St Red Sangria and our Dominicana, Seafood Ceviche, Crispy Calamari, Cheeseburger Sliders, Wings (choice of Homemade Hot Sauce or BBQ sauce) – $5 10. Silvana 300 W 116th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd 5$ house wine (red or white), for select draft beer, and 2 specialty cocktails; 5$ for falafel appetizer 11. The Winery 247 W 116th St at Frederick Douglass Blvd 15% off on wines and accessories. Some restrictions apply. 12. Jado Sushi 2118 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 114th & 115th Sts $5 drinks: Sapporo Draft, Jado Sangria $5 food: Jado Chicken, Spicy Salmon Roll 13. Melba’s 300 W 114th St at 114th St see restaurant for menu 14. Harlem Food Bar 2100 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 114th & 113th Sts Corona, Margarita – $5; Wings special – $5 15. Bier International 2099 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 114th & 113th Sts $5 Beers – Hofbrau, Koelsch, Krusovice or Jever; appetizers – $5 spicy chicken wings, fries, Guacamole, Hummus, Pretzel 16. 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 112th & 113h Sts $5 Rum Punch, $5 house made plantain chips 17. The Park 112 2080 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 112th & 113h Sts See restaurant for menu 18. 5 & Diamond 2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd b/t 112th & 113h Sts Grandmas meatballs, 5 & Diamond mac & cheese, Asian style wings, fries w/aioli sauce 19. Spring Bank* 2049 Frederick Douglass Blvd at 111th St Specials are subject to availability and to change without notice. Visit the participating restaurants for more details and additional specials. *Bracelet pick up.  Bracelet required to participate in all special offers at participating venues. Follow us for more info. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram #foodrinkblvd FAQ How does it work? Pick up your bracelet (ticket) from one of the bracelet pick up locations (Harlem Vintage or The 5 and Diamond).  The bracelet let’s the participating venues know you are a bar crawl participant. Visit any of the participating venues and enjoy Food & Drink Blvd discounts and tastings. Is there a schedule? Not really, you may pick up your bracelet at any of the bracelet pick up locations and taste, drink, mingle at any of the participating venues as long as you like.  Specials are only available between 6:00 – 10:00 pm. Why should I purchase tickets early if I still have to pick up a bracelet? Because you save 50% when you purchase early and you can use the $$ you save on more drinks. Does the same ticket allow entrance to all of the venues? Yes, the bracelet allows entrance into all of the participating venues.  See listing and map above. *Must purchase ticket before midnight May 7th to receive 2-for-1 discount.  Note when you select 1 ticket, you are automatically on the list for 2 tickets.  Both individuals must check in at the same time. #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

Jazzmobile at MIST Harlem 46 West 116th S Saturday,  May 10 SAVOY SINGERS: Ella / Billie / Louis The “Jazzmobile Vocal Competition Kick-Off!” Hosted by Alyson Williams with performances by Jazzmobile Vocal Competition Winners: Queen Esther and Emily Braden. 7:00pm  $10.00 + venue minimum Jazzmobile Celebrates Frankie Manning’s 100th: “Lindy Hopping at the Savoy” A Dance Party with The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra 10:00pm – 1:00am Advance $10 | $20 at the door Reservations: (646) 688-5886 #cultural #guide #essential #event #Harlem #local #Uptown #culture #NewYork #experienceharlem #experience #ExperienceHarlem #NYC #shoplocal #harlemnyc #harlemites #NY

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