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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…

The 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll: A Retrospective

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Last year was my first ever Uptown Arts Stroll and it was magical. The opening event was held at the majestic but under-appreciated Hispanic Society of America (Audubon Terrace – Broadway between 155 and 156…

Must Read Manhattan Times Interview with Junot Diaz

Debralee Santos: In this new adaptation of OSCAR WAO, Elvis Nolasco performs in a one-man show. You conceived of these characters now being brought to life on stage “por una sola persona” – how does that feel/sound to you,…

The Being Latino Event @ Heineken Headquarters – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Uptown was definitely in effect at the Being Latino event held at the Heineken Headquarters in midtown recently. First of all, I have to say that Heineken Headquarters is…

The 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Ruben Henriquez I have to say that I have never felt more proud to be part of this community than yesterday. The arts, culture, style and sophistication of this neighborhood were on full…

An Auspicious Night for the 2011 Uptown Art Stroll

BY Crystal Rodriguez At 6.p.m. the crowd settled in to Latin Brazilian Jazz by Annette Aguilar and the StringBeans. Executive Director, Marc Harding, of The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, welcomed the crowd by…

The 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off As Seen By Briana E. Heard

Photography by Briana E. Heard [slideshow] Also check out: The 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off – The Recap An Auspicious Night for the 2011 Uptown Art Stroll The 2011 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off Told Through Tweets The 2011 Uptown…