El Barrio Celebrates Día de los Muertos
El Museo del Barrio plays host to a procession to celebrate the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos or “Day of the Dead.”
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Black Panther Movement Left Mark on Children
A documentary filmmaker screens a trailer of her work about the lives of children of Black Panthers, at Harlem’s Maysles cinema.
Booklovers Fight for Stores Uptown
Word Up, a pop up bookstore negotiates to remain in Washington Heights while an entrepreneur tries to open a bookstore in East Harlem.
October 26, 2011 | Posted in Arts & Culture | Read More »
Despite Having No Record Deal, Openly Gay Rapper From East Harlem Is Still Not Down and Out
A nod from underground hip-hop artists and a tweet endorsement from drag queen of queens RuPaul have raised awareness on the gay rapper’s existence but Loco has yet to transition from novelty on blogs to legitimacy as an artist.
Jazz Musicians Struggle to Find Work in Gentrifying Harlem
Harlem helped give birth to jazz but musicians seek work elsewhere as uptown clubs close.
DC Comics Gives Harlem a New Hero with Static Shock
The relaunched comic “Static Shock” moves DC superhero Virgil Hawkins from the fictional Dakota to Harlem.
School to House Artists, Not Classes
A landmark building will be converted into affordable homes and studios for artists – but not everyone is happy about the plan.
East Harlem Artists Revamp a Cultural Symbol: Dos Alas
Local artists and supporters gather at the Dos Alas mural in East Harlem, restoring a cultural landmark after years of deterioration.
The Harlem School of the Arts Rises From the Ashes
After closing its doors in April, the Harlem School of Arts is actively working towards financial stability.
