Harlem Week

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01 August 2007 - 31 August 2007

Be prepared for a pleasant surprise: Harlem Week is in fact a month-long outdoor festival, held every year during August. It celebrates Harlem's rich and diverse culture by organising a range of activities from jazz concerts, block parties and fashion shows to fund-raisers and city tours.
First organised in 1974 by the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce as a one-day event to lift the sprits of Harlemites weighed down by the negative images associated with the area, this festival is one of the largest cultural celebrations in the country, attracting millions of visitors each year.
The theme for 2007 is "Discover Harlem". This year's highlights include: the annual "Hollywood In Harlem", which this year celebrates the works of acclaimed director Spike Lee; an outdoor Cultural Arts & Entertainment Festival honouring the grand village of Harlem; a Children's Festival; a week-long block party and, of course, Harlem Day on 19 August.

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Harlem, New York City, USA
Website : http://harlemweek.harlemdiscover.com/

Schedule

BOWLING in August
HARLEM WEEK Bowls at Harlem Lanes
Special Discounts
On Each Wednesday for Seniors beginning August 1st and on Each Thursday for Children beginning August 2nd
11 AM - 5 PM
2116 A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd. (cor. of 126th st.) 3rd flr.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Sylvia's Restaurant 45th Anniversary Celebration
Come celebrate with the Queen of Soul Food and sample some of their signature breakfast dishes.
7 AM
328 Lenox Avenue (Btwn 126th & 127th Streets)
(212) 996-0660

Thursday, August 2 2007
Harlem Summer Stage 2007
Doo Wop & R&B, Creative Energy, Beverly Crosby, The Legendary Ladies of Skyy, Joe Bataan
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 West 125th Street (corner Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.)
Free to the general public

Fridays, August 3, 10, Saturday, 18 & Sunday, August 19, 2007
HARLEM WEEK
Family Films in the Park
Imagenation Film Festival celebrates HARLEM WEEK with screenings of mainstream and independent films.
8:00 PM
St. Nicholas Park, W. 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.
Free to the general public.

Tuesday, August 7, 2007
New York City
Economic Development Awards Luncheon and Expo
Presentations on major development projects city-wide and recognition of outstanding business and governmental executives who contribute to the economic prosperity and revitalization of New York City.
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Columbia University
By Invitation Only

Thursday, August 9, 2007
Harlem Summer Stage 2007
A Tribute to PATTI LaBELLE:
Featuring: Doug E. Fresh, Ray, Goodman & Brown, Blue Magic, GQ
A night not to be missed!
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 West 125th Street (corner Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. )
Free to the general public

Friday, August 10, 2007 - Sunday, August 19, 2007
The 20th Annual
HARLEM WEEK
Black Film Festival
Showcasing rare, independent and seldom screened cinema, this year's program includes over 25 films from across the globe.
Various Times
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, 2nd floor
West 125th Street and A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.

Saturday, August 11, 2007
"Stomping at the Savoy" Swing Jazz Dance
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation in conjunction with HARLEM WEEK will put on outdoor Swing Jazz Dance for all New Yorkers with a major Jazz Orchestra saluting the 60th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson's entry into Major League Baseball.
Time: 6:00 PM
Jackie Robinson Park
145th St. & Bradhurst Ave.
(212) 234-9607

Sunday, August 12, 2007
HARLEM WEEK /DAILY NEWS
Golden Hoops East Coast Basketball Classic
Featuring the best All-Star basketball Teams in the region.
1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Riverbank State Park, 145th St. & Riverside Dr.
Free to the general public

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
N. Y. C. Senior Citizens Day
"Elders' Jubilee"
An annual celebration of our elders, featuring a live concert, a fashion show, exhibits, and a grand awards luncheon.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
National Black Theater
Fifth Avenue & 125th Street
By Invitation Only

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Harlem Summer Stage 2007
Uptown Dance Academy, Harlem Hospital Dance Leadership, NYCHA Teen Ensemble, Kotchegna Dance Company
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 West 125th Street (corner Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. )
Free to the general public

Friday, August 17 - Sunday, August 19, 2007
HARLEM WEEK
Tri-State Jr. Tennis Classic
Presented by GHCC/Les Halles Cup
In concert with the U. S. Tennis Association and
The U.S. Open, this event showcases the best up & coming boys & girls' tennis talents in age divisions from 12 to 18.
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fred Johnson Tennis Courts
150th St. & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.
Free to the general public.
For more info, call (212) 862-8477

Friday, August 17, 2007
National Action Network's 1st Annual NYS Convention
Join Rev. Al Sharpton and guest speakers from across the nation in panel discussions on Economic Development, Youth Issues, Health Issues, Media Relations and Community Involvement at this 1st Annual convention.
10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Adam C. Powell, jr. State Office Building
163 W. 125th Street
Free to the general public.

Saturday, August 18, 2007
"UPTOWN SATURDAY NITE"
Music Theme: "Quiet Storm" by Smokey Robinson
An Outdoor Cultural Arts & Entertainment Festival honoring the grand village of Harlem!
A Special Salute to WBLS' Vaughn Harper
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
All "Uptown Saturday Nite"
events take place on W. 135th St. from
Malcolm X Blvd. to St. Nicholas Ave.
Free to the general public
Rain Date: Saturday, August 25th

The Harlem Jazz & Music Festival presents New Yorkers
"Dancing in the Streets"
Come out and dance:
· Swing Jazz
· Latin Afro-Cuban
· The Electric Slide
· A Salute to "The Godfather of Soul" James Brown
"Get On the Good Foot"
· Also will include a major Black college fraternity and sorority stepshow performance and a Salute to "The Quiet Storm segment"
St. Nicholas Ave. Stage
W. 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.
Local, Regional and National Entertainment on our Main Stage
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)

The National Historic Black College Fair & Expo
Showcasing over 60 historical Black Colleges & Universities
other regional, national, global educational Institutions. Meet and greet alumni celebrities.
Featuring exhibits, financial aid info, networking and information on career opportunities.
Come bring your resumes and meet major corporate, company and city agency employers.
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.)
Noon - 7:00 PM
Free to the general public

N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part I)
Offering the latest health-testing, information, services, exhibits, promotional material on family health services.
11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)
Free to the general public

"The N.Y. City Children's Festival" (Part I)
Celebrating our youth with music, games, rides, fashions shows, entertainment, sports clinics, chess, gymnastics, petting zoo and pony rides.
Henry Highland Garnet Outdoor Plaza
Noon - 6:00 PM
W. 135th Street (Btwn. Malcolm X and A.C.P. Jr. Blvds.)

HARLEM WEEK/Image Nation
An Outdoor Vintage Dance Film Showcasing
The Best Great Dancers of all time.
6:00 PM
In St. Nicholas Park W. 135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave
(212) 340-1874

International Vendors, Exhibits, Foods, Art, Fun & Games
W. 135th St. from Malcolm X to Frederick Douglass Blvds.
Free to the general public

The Harlem Honeys & Bears
New York City Senior Citizen's Swimming Demonstrations
At the swimming demonstration, synchronized events will be featured. Senior Citizens will also do speed races, relays, as well as other aquatic activities and exercises.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hansborough Swimming Pool
W. 134th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
For more info, call 646-302-3487

THE NBA JAM VAN
For fans of all ages. Hit free throws, Jam! Slam! Dunks and sink three-pointers, or compete in dribbling, passing, and shooting contests all day on 2 courts containing 7', 8' or 9' baskets at the NBA Jam Van. Touch screen technology with the NBA's Jam Van Video Arcade-Compete against your friends. Measure your hand and shoe sizes to those of NBA and WNBA players.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Lenox Terrace Cove
W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Free to the general public

"Uptown is Hoppin'" on Saturday Nite
Special Clubs welcome audience patronage.
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
All clubs feature great live music and entertainment. Come out and party on Saturday Night at:
1. Showman's - W. 125th St. Btwn. St. Nicholas & Morningside Aves. (212) 864-8491
2. Minton's Playhouse - W. 118th St. Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave. (212) 864-8346
3. Lenox Lounge - Malcolm X Blvd. Btwn. 124th & 125th Sts. (212) 427-0253
4. MoBay - W. 125th St. Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd. (212) 828-3400
5. Londel's Supper Club - Frederick Douglass Blvd. Btwn. 139th & 140th Sts. (212) 234-0601
6. Flash Inn - Macombs Place Btwn. 154th & 155th Sts. (212) 283-8605

Or come out and bowl at: Harlem Lanes - Corner of 126th St. & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvd. 3rd flr. (212) 678-2695

Sunday, August 19, 2007
The Harlem Jazz & Music Festival,
Kiss FM, & the Daily News
Invite You to HARLEM DAY
Music Theme: "Casanova" by Gerald Levert
Our biggest Day!
Multiple Stages with live performance and entertainment. Events take place all day. Free to the general public.
Rain Date: Sunday, August 26th

3 Main Stages:
Noon - 7:00 PM

1. YMCA Stage - Kiss FM's Open Line and various community based performance W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X * A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)
2. 5th Ave. Stage - At 1:30 PM A Gospel Caravan, Jazz, Calypso, Steel Band & at 5:00 PM Felix Hernandez's "Rhythm Review" W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
3. St. Nicholas Stage - 1:30 PM "A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICAL LEGACY OF GERALD LEVERT"
Hosted by Jeff Foxx
Featuring Performances by: Raheem Devaughn, Miki Howard, Jeff Redd and Friends
4:30 PM
"An Old Fashioned Block Party"
With Legendary Harlemites: Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick And Friends
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Frederick Douglass Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.)
The N.Y. City Health Fair & Expo (Part II)
(See Sat. Aug. 18th)
2 Blocks Btwn:
W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)
Free to the general public

HARLEM WEEK Health Fair Special "Acupuncturists Without Borders"
Receive complimentary acupuncture treatment for the relief of stress and pain from world renowned African, Caribbean and African American acupuncturists. Contributions requested to help Hurricane Katrina and Rita victims.
Noon - 7:00PM
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X. & A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)

The Upper Manhattan Auto Show
An East Coast Auto Showcase featuring over a hundred new, unique, antique, vintage, exotic and collectible automobiles as well as historic buses and motorcycles with awards for best in categories.
A Great Event for the Family!
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Free to the general public
For more info call Mr. Idlett (917) 696-8715

The N.Y. City Children's Festival (Part II)
(See Saturday, August 18th)
Come see Our Children's Fashion Show
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Malcolm X & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.)
A Free event (Tickets required)

The Harlem Honeys & Bears
New York City Youth Swimming Demonstrations
At the swimming demonstration, synchronized events will be featured. Our youth will also do speed races, relays, as well as other aquatic activities and exercises. (see Aug. 18th)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
For more info, call 646-302-3487

International Vendors, Exhibitors, Foods, Art, Fun & Games
W. 135th St. (Btwn. Fifth and St. Nicholas Aves.)
All day long
Free to the general public

HE NBA JAM VAN
For fans of all ages. Hit free throws, Jam! Slam! Dunks and sink three-pointers, or compete in dribbling, passing, and shooting contests all day on 2 courts containing 7', 8' or 9' baskets at the NBA Jam Van. Touch screen technology with the NBA's Jam Van Video Arcade-Compete against your friends. Measure your hand and shoe sizes to those of NBA and WNBA players.
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Lenox Terrace Cove W. 135th St. (Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
Free to the general public

Thursday, 23rd
Harlem Summer Stage 2007 Gospel Judah Camp
Anointed Entertainment Ministry featuring New Season Dance Ministry
Trinitee 5:7
Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 West 125th Street (corner Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd. )
Free to the general public

Tuesday, 28th
"The Joints Are Jumpin"
A musical salute to Harlem's Fabled Legacy highlighting the multiple flava & diversity of Harlem's famous Nite Spots, featuring unique, multi-cultural artists, Foods and beverages, at ten specially selected locations.
5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
By invitation only
At various Uptown locations.

Thursday, August 30, 2007
Harlem Summer Stage 2007
Jazz & R&B
Lillias White
Oshy
Jeff Redd
Urban Pulse
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building 163 West 125th Street (corner Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd.)
Free to the general public

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