Museo del Barrio’s ‘Bienal 2013’ Explores Self and Origins | NY Times
By HOLLAND COTTER International art biennials can be lavish affairs, with big budgets, big art and participants flying in from hither and yon. But in the present lean times, even high-profile shows are feeling a pinch, and local ones like “La Bienal 2013,” at El Museo del Barrio, survive simply as labors of love on [...]
The 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off – The Recap
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Okay folks, the 10th Anniversary Uptown Arts Stroll has officially kicked off. The incredibly awesome ceremony was held at the venerable Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace) on Friday, May 31st and was attended by such luminaries as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes. The [...]
UC Certified: Art & Protest @ The Shabazz Center
Shabazz Center at the Audubon presents ART & PROTEST June 3 – August 18, 2013 Images of Peace, Protest and Human Rights Photo Exhibit A dynamic collection of images detailing the Social and Civil movements in America through the lens of the camera. This exhibit brings together critically acclaimed photographers to tell a story of [...]
The 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll Kicks Off Tonight!
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) This is a big deal folks. The 10th Anniversary Uptown Arts Stroll kicks off at the venerable Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace) tonight at 6 pm. This year’s Uptown Arts Stroll features 177 events occurring in 62 venues across Washington Heights and Inwood. You already know the motto, “Spread Love It’s [...]
One NY Artist: Photographer Gesche Würfel | WNYC
By Julianne Welby : Senior Editor, WNYC News New York City is home to thousands of artists. Some are famous internationally. Others are scratching out a living while perfecting their craft on stage or in basements. WNYC is bringing a few of them to the spotlight in their own voices. The subject of photographer Gesche [...]
First New Yorker back on Broadway | Manhattan Times
Story and photos by Robin Elisabeth Kilmer Four score and three hundred and twenty years ago, a man came to this country and settled on the northern tip of Manhattan. Only it wasn’t a country yet, or even a city. What is notable, however, is the fact that his 1613 arrival makes Juan Rodríguez the [...]
In Washington Heights, 4 Mayoral Candidates Woo Hispanics | NY Times
By KATE TAYLOR Bill de Blasio, the public advocate, ventured a few sentences of Spanish. Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker, called on Congress to pass immigration legislation. William C. Thompson Jr., a former comptroller, reminded the audience that his grandparents immigrated from the Caribbean. Adolfo Carrión Jr., a former Bronx borough president, simply [...]
Honors set for Juan Rodriguez, who became the first non-native immigrant to New York City when he arrived from what is now the Dominican Republic in 1613 | NY Daily News
Upper Manhattan sets series of events to turn May 15 into ‘a carnival, a festival, and a celebration of a man who came here many, many years ago, and gave the Dominicans a claim on this great city at the very beginning of its history’. By Douglas Feiden / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Juan Rodriguez [...]
Put You On: Jarina De Marco – Main Dish
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Even though Jarina De Marco is not from Uptown, the Brooklyn based femme fatale is half-Dominican and half-Brazilian, this song is seriously infectious and she is someone that NEEDS to be on your radar. Jarina is signed to Wyclef’s label and if she keeps cranking out this cool mélange of music, [...]
Uptown Talk: Humorist Felipe Galindo blends the cultures of Mexico & Manhattan in his artwork | NY Daily News
The Washington Heights-based Galindo’s works will be on display in ‘Manhatitlan: Mexican and American Cultures Intertwined’ at the Gallery at the City College of New York BY Clem Richardson Unlike a lot of artists, you won’t find Felipe (Feggo) Galindo Gomez agonizing over a blank canvas in his Washington Heights studio, wondering what he will [...]
Corset shows: artist re-imagines beauty of Burr’s loves | NY Daily News
‘The Loves of Aaron Burr: Portraits of Corsetry & Binding’ features 18th and 19th Century-style corsets in the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Manhattan’s oldest private home. By Douglas Feiden / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Eight of the most beautiful, bewitching and beguiling women in New York’s long history of seduction will display their wiles in a captivating [...]
The man with the 30-year plan | Manhattan Times
But first, re-election for Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez Story and videos by Sherry Mazzocchi This coming Sun., Apr. 21st, Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez will give a State of Northern Manhattan address at 2:30 pm at Yeshiva University. The Manhattan Times spoke to Rodríguez ahead of the event. Councilmember Rodríguez said education, economic development and housing are the [...]
Uptown Tonight: YBG X Sip N Shop @ Dyckman Bar
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Washington Heights Artist Weaves a Welcome to Mexico With New Exhibit | DNAinfo
By Nigel Chiwaya, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer WASHINGTON HEIGHTS — A new exhibit at the office of City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez showcases two decades of artwork from a Washington Heights professor and activist. Hecho En Mexico, which opened on Thursday, showcases 16 woven works by Elizabeth Starcevic, a former professor at City College of New York. The [...]
Uptown Artist: Andrew Short
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. First of all, congrats on the winning design. How does it feel to know that your design will now become ubiquitous? A. We’ll I’m a little overwhelmed to be honest. I’ve never really won anything such as this before so it’s a little surreal. I’m extremely honored for my work [...]
Uptown Tonight: Vote For The 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll Poster
Monday, April 8th from 6-8pm Inwood Center 5030 Broadway (corner of 214th St) For more info: http://nomaanyc.org/ Related: The 2012 Women in the Heights Opening Reception @ NoMAA In Pictures The 2012 Uptown Arts Stroll Closing Reception @ Arka Lounge The 2012 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off – The Recap We invite you to subscribe to [...]
Taxi and Limousine Commission should not implement e-hail program without City Council approval | NY Daily News
By Ydanis Rodriguez / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS For a year and a half, I drove Livery cab #112 for Bailey Car Service in my home neighborhood of Washington Heights. I did so at a time when I was new to this country, its culture and its people. But through this work, I managed to [...]
Catch Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry & Discussion With The Filmmaker @ Columbia Tonight
A compelling documentary portrait of the internationally recognized artist, Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry will be shown on Thursday, March 28 at 7 PM. In the film, director Alison Klayman presents an insightful look at China and its transition in a digital age. Prof. Howard French will lead a Q & A with the filmmaker following [...]
Call For Submissions: 10th Uptown Arts Stroll Anniversary Poster Contest
The Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) is pleased to announce the Uptown Arts Stroll 2013 — an annual arts festival featuring more than 100 arts and cultural events across Washington Heights and Inwood during the month of June. This year, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Uptown Arts Stroll. As part of this [...]
Hudson Heights Church Gets Ready for Historic Leadership Change | DNAinfo
By Nigel Chiwaya, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer HUDSON HEIGHTS — A century-old Upper Manhattan church will celebrate a first this fall — a Latino leader. Fort Washington Collegiate Church will make history in October, when it installs Richard Rodriguez as its senior minister. Rodriguez, 47, was chosen to lead the church after its parent organization, the Collegiate [...]
Inwood Principal Uses Art and Music to Inspire Students | DNAinfo
By Nigel Chiwaya, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer INWOOD — When Maureen Guido was offered the chance to open a new elementary school in Inwood nine years ago, the Brooklyn native knew which principles would guide her. First, the mother of three wanted to make sure that she offered her students an education that was as good or [...]
Dominican Crooner Vicente Garcia Comes To NYC
The much-heralded Dominican singer-songwriter Vicente Garcia will be in the NYC area for a tour that kicks off this week. The tour includes a FREE show in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Viva Toro on Feb. 21st and Vicente will also be at our very own Corcho Wine Room (231 Dyckman Street) on the 24th and 25th. Known [...]
Monday Mood Music: Live From The Highest Rock – Basement Freestyle
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