a video blog about the people, places, and events that make Harlem unique
Walk into 1825 Madison Avenue and besides the aroma of quality cigars there’s something unique about the atmosphere. The place is called Madison Cigar and Lounge and it’s an oasis for its patrons who enjoy a good cigar. Tony McFadden, one of the owners of the place, discusses what makes his establishment so special.
Every Month SWING Concept Shop hosts a party for it’s customers and fellow Harlemites. With a live DJ, wine, and h’dourves the parties are always a monthly highlight. Helena Greene gives us insight into the concept behind Swing Concept
The Heath Gallery hosts a 6×6 show every month featuring new and mid-career artists. Located on 24 West 120th Street in the Mount Morris Park section of Harlem, this gallery is but one of the few great galleries in Harlem. In this video we explore art through the eyes and hearts of the owners, curators, and artists from the Heath Gallery 6×6 show.
Eat, Shop, Play- Harlem Restaurant and Retail Week 2010. February 15- March 15. Nikoa Evans-Hendricks from Harlem’s N Boutique introduces four full weeks of prix fixe in Harlem restaurants and retail discounts on select items.
Host Lenore Coer is joined by executive chef and owner of Billie’s Black restaurant Adriane Ferguson. Adriane shows us how to prepare delicious Catfish Strips, Santee River Catfish, and Shrimp and Grits.
Shanel Cooper-Sykes book signing at the Hue-Man Bookstore was a red carpet affair filled with chilled champagne and delicious h’ordeuvres. Watch the video to learn about the book and the charming diva Shanel Cooper-Sykes.
On a cloudy October Saturday afternoon, the undefeated Jets of Harlem had a game against another undefeated team, the Brooklyn Panthers. The game went down as one of their most memorable games. Watch the game highlights and learn more about this amazing children’s football team- Jets of Harlem.
On “An EVENING of GRACE and THANKSGIVING” Harlem CARES Mentoring Movement and Harlem World Magazine proudly announced their commitment to the children of the community through their creation of a partnership with a purpose titled Harlem CARES Bridge to Mentor Power, an offering of gifts of support and promise to our vulnerable young. Susan L. Taylor, Editor-In-Chief Emeritus of ESSENCE magazine and Founder of the National CARES Mentoring Movement delivered a Thanksgiving address about the healing power of gratitude and creating joy and peace in our lives and community.
Hosted by NAACP Image Award-winning actor Malik Yoba, star of ABC’s”Defying Gravity,” the evening featured Grammy Award-winning singer Maya Azucena, who believes music is a tool for healing and activism; DJ Shogun, celebrity man of wax; a special performance by the Mt. Pleasant Community Church Choir; and other outstanding acts.
We visited Casa Frela Art Gallery for the Harlem Holiday Trunk Show. While the DJ spinned the 1s & 2s, people from all 5 boroughs enjoyed a shopping experience of high quality, hand crafted products. The Harlem Holiday Trunk Show was presented by Latoya Henry, chief crafty of Memory Lane By Toya. Memory Lane by Toya is a line of custom gift items consisting of collage-based pop culture home decor and purse items. These items include t-shirts, hand-crafted picture frames, cigar boxes and other home items centered around all things nostalgic. Check out this webisode to find out how Toya got started and what inspired her.
On Nov. 7, 2009 Dr. Maya Angelou invited rapper and actor Common to speak on behalf of Community Healing Network. The same way his rap lyrics grab your consciousness and puts you on a higher mental plane of thought so did his speech that night. Common discusses what success and greatness means to him. In the end he also graces us with some poetical flow.
