Drop That Wishbone & Get a Backbone
BY Larissa Vasquez (@lariluv) My mom always tells me not to fall in love by myself. “La peor cosa del mundo es enamorarse sola (The worst thing in the world is to fall in love by yourself)”. She would repeat this time and time again while I was in college. The first time, when I [...]
Harlem Stage Presents A Tribe Called Quest: Innovation and Legacies – A Movement in Four Parts March 1-3
On the heels of a major Producers Guild Award for the documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest – Harlem Stage, in conjunction with Revive Music, will celebrate the impact, importance and influence of the pioneering crew with A Tribe Called Quest: Innovation and Legacies – A Movement in Four [...]
Picture of the Week
Photography by Wallace Flores Click here to see the entire Picture of the Week series. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
Our American Dream: Mino Lora Brings Theater To The Masses | Fox News Latino
Written By Kacy Capobres Across the United States, in all fields of endeavor, Latinos are working to uphold their place in American society. Fox News Latino is proud to present “Our American Dream” – a series of snapshots and profiles of Latino success stories. When Mino Lora came to the United States 12 years ago [...]
A View From the Heights: Hobby Land – Where A Barrio Kid Can Be A Kid
By The Native Meet Nostalgia, my long time friend. He finds me at the most inopportune moments, when all I want to do is move on with my life and finally be a grownup. But lo and behold, here he comes to remind me of – you got it – the past. So as I [...]
Sip & Shop @ Dyckman Bar Tonight
Dyckman Bar (221 Dyckman Street) cordially invites you to their next installment of #Sip&Shop happening tonight 7-10pm. This Months featured brand is Parker & Blake. Click here for pics of the last Sip & Shop. Check out www.Buzygurl.blogspot.com for a sneak peak of the merchandise. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow [...]
The Captain & Glow In The Drum @ NegroClaro Lounge This Thursday
If you missed the last time the Captain and Glow in the Drum rocked out at NegroClaro (3805 10th Ave), then this Thursday is your chance to see them again. Live and in the flesh – believe me folks, these guys get down.
The Shabazz Center Celebrates the Life & Legacy of Malcolm X Today With 2 Special Events
Today is the 47th anniversary of the assassination of the late great Malcolm X in our very own Audubon Ballroom. The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center (3940 Broadway) will host two events to commemorate his life and legacy. 2pm: The Legacy of Malcolm X: Live streamed debate from London between [...]
Racked NY Shouts Out Our Very Own Probus NYC
The Shopping Confidential section of Racked NY shouted out our very own Probus NYC (714 West 181st Street). As it turns out, beauty expert, Edward Cruz came upon the shop while working on the set of a Ludacris video a few years back. Well, taken by the extensive selection and the excellent customer service, Mr. [...]
The Uptown Collective Presents The Weekend
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Okay folks, since we are experiencing this awesome but freaky weather for February, check out some greats things to do this weekend Uptown and beyond. First of all, the utterly incredible weekly Word Up Books Open Mic goes down every Friday from 6 to 7pm. Check it out for yourself. Check [...]
The Uptown Tweet of the Week
Presenting the Uptown Tweet of the Week, our pick that represents the good, the bad, and the lovely in this week’s UC Twitterverse… We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
Inwood: A Love Letter By Art For Strangers
Believe me people, this video love letter to Inwood by local artist, Art For Strangers, is absolutely mesmerizing. I find myself not being able to pull away. Made on the cusp of his daughter being born almost 2 years ago, the video is an ode to the beautiful and bucolic Inwood that became her first [...]
UC World Premiere: Juan Bago & O’s AY C.O.N.O Teaser
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Walking Off the Big Apple Takes A Walk Through Inwood Hill & Ft Tryon Park
Award-winning travel blogger Teri Tynes of Walking Off the Big Apple took a stroll recently through our very own Inwood Hill and Fort Tryon Park. The post is chock full of great info and awesome pictures. Click here for more. Also, check out: A Trek Through the Timeless Treasure that is Inwood Hill Park We [...]
The 1st Ever Uptown Oscar Party Going Down @ Buddha Beer Bar on Sunday February 26th
Didn’t get invited to the Governor’s Ball in L.A.? Got thrown out of Elton John’s party last year? Don’t worry, we gotcha covered. Join hosts Jon and Pie for the official Uptown Oscar Viewing Party at Buddha Beer Bar on Sunday, February 26th at 8:00pm (doors open at 7). $25/person gets you appetizers and a [...]
Prayer, history and politics: a call for a Latino – and local – Congressional district | Manhattan Times
By Debralee Santos and Sandra E. García With a powerful mix of prayer and politics, a rally held this past Fri., Feb. 10th at the United Palace Cathedral in Washington Heights, gathered over a hundred community residents, civic leaders, and local elected officials to push for the state to draw a majority-Latino Congressional district. Just [...]
UC Love: Download Your Free Copy of Los Rakas “Raka Love” EP
Oakland-via-Panama’s Los Rakas dropped their Love-Themed 9-song EP, ‘Raka Love’ yesterday for free. The video for the first single, ”’Copita De Champaña’ premiered on MTV Tr3s recently. Los Rakas have been putting down some next-level Spanish language Hip-Hop for some time now and this EP is another awesome example of their musical prowess. Get it [...]
Audubon Presents Project 90 @ NegroClaro Lounge This Sunday
The big homie, Audubon, will have his big Project 90 event at NegroClaro Lounge (3805 10th Ave) this Sunday, February 19th. You don’t want to miss this strictly 90’s Hip-Hop, nothing but classics, bash. Click here to RSVP. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at [...]
The Monthly inQbator Art Series Kicks Off Tonight @ Word Up Books
Launching and Reception Wednesday, February 15th, 2012, 7 – 9 pm Word Up Books (4157 Broadway) inQbator is a monthly reading, spoken word, and performance art program series focusing on LGBT literature and culture. Created by artist, Hector Canonge, director of the recognized film program CINEMAROSA, inQbator supports emerging local and national Queer writers and [...]
Picture of the Week
Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Click here to see the entire Picture of the Week series. We invite you to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter, or e-mail us at UptownCollective@gmail.com.
Emilio Sosa Unveils Latest Collection Urban Geisha
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Paul Lomax (@PaulLomaxPhoto) I had the distinct pleasure to be in attendance at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in midtown last week for the unveiling of Emilio Sosa’s newest collection, Urban Geisha, sponsored by Ford Motor Company. The new line is a sophisticated mélange of New York City [...]
