It’s The F***ing Catalina Wine Mixer @ Arka Lounge
Ok people, the Uptown Collective is teaming up with the good folks at Privileged MG for an über-cool after work soirée appropriately entitled It’s the F***ing Catalina Wine Mixer . The magic happens on Friday, June 28th at pioneering establishment Arka Lounge (4488 Broadway). The event is free but RSVP is an absolute MUST! Space is [...]
Uptown Video: Destination Harlem TV Episode 2
Episode Two of Destination Harlem TV, features highlights from the 2nd Annual “Food & Drink Boulevard” sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance; show Historian and Tour Guide, Lavelle Porter, continues his insight on the early History of Harlem; host William Vargas gets the inside scoop on Spanish Harlem’s hot-spot, Camaradas El Bario on First Avenue; [...]
Uptown Collective X WHIN By Any Means X Carnaval Del Boulevard
The always-incredible Carnaval Del Boulevard goes down tomorrow; Saturday, June 1st from 11am to 6 pm on St. Nicholas Avenue from 181st to 188th Streets and while this is one of the biggest events of an Uptown Summer, this one in particular is going to be even more special. First of all, the Uptown Collective [...]
Uptown Video: Destination Harlem TV Episode 1
In the Series Premiere Episode of Destination Harlem TV, local culinary experts and professionals speak about the Farm to Table movement at an Earth Day event sponsored by Harlem Park to Park and held at My Image Studio (MIST) on W 116th Street; show Historian and Tour Guide, Lavelle Porter, provides insight on the early history of [...]
Uptown Restaurant Owners Say They’re Treated Like Criminals | DNAinfo
By Nigel Chiwaya @seenigel UPPER MANHATTAN — Dyckman Street restaurant owners say they are tired of being painted as nuisances by residents and community board members and want to be treated like part of the neighborhood. Speaking Thursday night at a special public forum held by Community Board 12′s Licensing Committee, hundreds of restaurant owners, [...]
Politicking With The People: Vince Morgan – NYC Council 9th District
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) If you take a look around at the political landscape around the country today, especially at the local level, what is immediately obvious is the marked leadership deficit that exists. Trustworthy, intelligent and accountable leaders are always needed but especially in these tough economic and uncertain times. This pronounced leadership deficit [...]
Op-Led: Stand Up and Be Counted
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Okay, here is the situation. Tonight, there will be a public hearing at the Isabella Geriatric Center (515 Audubon Ave) at 7 pm to discuss “nightlife-related matters”. If you enjoy not having to trek downtown for fine dining, or if you enjoy having great establishments in your very own backyard or [...]
Mira CoNYo: A Skate Scene Blossoms Uptown
Video by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Photography by Emil Baez (@_EBaez) Sound by Productive Ray (@ProductiveRay09)
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, [...]
Privileged Marketing Group Presents: HOTSAUCE Sundays @ Negro Claro
For more info: http://privmg.com/
Uptown Car Love: The 2013 NY Auto Show
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