Category archives for: Arts & Culture

National Dance Institute Finds Home in Harlem

National Dance Institute Finds Home in Harlem

The National Dance Institute finally has a home in Harlem.

How a Mural Captured a Community: “The Spirit of East Harlem” Remembered

How a Mural Captured a Community: “The Spirit of East Harlem” Remembered

Completed in 1978, “The Spirit of East Harlem” depicts actual residents and has become an important cultural symbol for the neighborhood.

Interactive: The Spirit of East Harlem, Then and Now

Interactive: The Spirit of East Harlem, Then and Now

Take a look at the real photos Hank Prussing used to paint “The Spirit of East Harlem” mural in 1974.

Uptown Celebrates 100 Years of Bearden, Harlem’s ‘True Renaissance Man’

Uptown Celebrates 100 Years of Bearden, Harlem’s ‘True Renaissance Man’

Romare Bearden, internationally known for his collages, grew up in Harlem, which is leading celebrations of his centennial.

‘We Want to Join the Party’: New Center to Promote African and Latino Culture

‘We Want to Join the Party’: New Center to Promote African and Latino Culture

A new center will spotlight the growing African and Latino cultural influence in Central Harlem.

Producer Frankie P Captures the Uptown Sound

Producer Frankie P Captures the Uptown Sound

Frank Parra has released his debut album, “Hazy Nights in the Heights.”

Stonehenge in East Harlem: El Museo del Barrio Series Takes Latino Art to the Streets

Stonehenge in East Harlem: El Museo del Barrio Series Takes Latino Art to the Streets

El Museo’s (S) Files art series features the work of 75 Latino contemporary artists in venues and gardens across the city.

Harlem’s Creatives Fund Projects Online, Almost

Harlem’s Creatives Fund Projects Online, Almost

For Harlem’s artistic entrepreneurs, the Internet represents the latest front for funding projects. Kind of.

Tourism Growth in Harlem Comes With Pluses And Minuses

Tourism Growth in Harlem Comes With Pluses And Minuses

The recent boom of Harlem’s tourism industry brings money to the community but divides residents.

The Goddess Lakshmi Plays an Offbeat Tune for Harlem

The Goddess Lakshmi Plays an Offbeat Tune for Harlem

Every Sunday, the four musicians of the Goddess Lakshmi meet for dinner, rehearse and then hit the stage.

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