Volume 22 - June 7th- June 28
JUST IN
This has to be one of the coolest political songs/video... SUPPORT CHANGE! ROCK THE VOTE
www.dipdive.com/dip-politics/wato
TONY BURCH Sample Sale- 261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor, Tues Jun 10- Sat, June 14. Entrance & floor closes 15 minutes prior to close of store.Dressing room is open but closes one 1/2 hour prior to close of store
REAL MEN COOK- THE FATHER DAY CELEBRATION, Sunday, June 15, 2008, Minisink Townhouse of the New York City Mission Society located on 646 Lenox Avenue (corner of 142nd Street) 3-6pm For information contact the New York Manager of Real Men Cook 212.368.8400 EXT. 230 www.realmencook.com/newyork.htm
ERIC BENET -Warner Bros & KD Wilson Present: The Afterwork VIP Room With ERIC BENET perfromance Wednesday, June 11th 6pm-10pm @ Spotlight Live, 1604 Broadway & 49th St. GuestList Only RSVP NOW!!! rsvp.redcarpet@gmail.com
In Search Of My Father...Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins This Off Broadway one-man show recalls W. Allen Taylor's adventurous search for his absent father, Bill Hawkins, the first black disc jockey in Cleveland, Ohio. With musical interludes celebrating the cultural legacy of black radio, the 90-minute show follows the inspiring and heartwarming journey of self-discovery and destiny as Taylor performs a range of richly defined characters. Henry Street Settlement Now thru June 29- Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St.NYC (Between Pitt and Willett Sts.)Phone: (212) 598-0400 www.henrystreet.org
SALSA @ CAFÉ LARGO- Grand opening night is June 13th and it will take palace on 137th & Broadway. Street Address: Cafe Largo 3385 Broadway (between 137th and 138th streets) Doors Open:6pm - 4am (Drink Specials till 8pm) Cost:$5 From 6pm-10pm and $8 From 10pm and On Music:80% Salsa, Cha Cha, DJ Music Occurs:Every Friday thereafter
LATIN EXPLOSION Empire Opera presents a concert of Spanish and Latin American music. June 14th @730p With: Ubaldo Feliciano, tenor - Rex Benincasa, percussionist - Sandra Mercado, soprano - Franciso Roldan, guitarist - Waundell Saavedra, bass - Alexander Wu, pianist with a "Meet the Artists" reception after the concert. Tickets range from $15 to $35 Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. New York | 917-971-0974. www.empireopera.org/
NYC JAZZ FESTIVAL – June 15th – June 28th - Considered one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, the JVC Jazz Festival New York is a two-week jazz celebration that fills New York City's premiere concert halls, intimate clubs, parks, schools and museums with some of the top musical talent in the world. Check Out Jill Scott (6/20), Sergio Mendes (6/21), Herbie Hancock and Poncho Sanchez (6/23), Ledisi (6/25), Al Green / Dianna Reeves (6/27), Mos Def Big Band (6/28) www.festivalnetwork.com/jvcjazz/ny/schedule.php?ID=4
Latin Fusion Concert Series @ Tavern of the Green – June 18th 6p Performing Live 9 time Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri featuring special Salsa dance company Baila Society. $25 seating, $15 standing More Info 718 797 1672
COOL PICKS
ARTWALK08 June 7-8th 2008 Brooklyn - Free Event Showcases Established and Emerging Artists in Open Studios, Exhibits, Public Art Spaces and Local Merchants Along Historic Atlantic Avenue -- wide range of artists across media will open their studios to the public for a special, rare glimpse into the artist¹s workspace and creative process. ArtWalk takes place along the cultural corridor of Atlantic Avenue through the historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Gowanus, and Downtown Brooklyn atlanticavenueartwalk.com/home/
NYC PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE & EVENTS
National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Art Exhibit – Banco Popular, Monday, June 02. Thru June 16th. 2008, From 8:00am to 3:00pm, Rockefeller Center Branch – 7 West 51st. St. – NYC, National Puerto Rican Day Parade Brooklyn Musical Festival, Saturday, June 07, 2008 – 12:00md –7:00pm, McCarren Park: (Lorimer St. & Driggs St.), Williamsburg-Brooklyn, NY , National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Sunday, June 08, 2008 – 11:00am, On Fifth Avenue, from 44th. to 86th. Streets – NYC, For reservations tickets or additional information, please call (718) 401-0404. Website: nationalpuertoricandayparade.org
Annual Vintage Police Car Show, Sat June 7 10a-5p The NYC Police Museum 100 Old Slip, NYC 10005 | 212-480-3100 Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view a piece of the City’s history when the Police Museum displays classic patrol vehicles used by New York’s Finest at its 7th Annual Car Show. Also on display will be original and replica cars from famous crime-fighting television series.
The Sixth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party - returns to Madison Square Park June 7–8, 2008, from Noon–6:00 PM. The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country’s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Madison Square Park, the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far to sustain and celebrate America’s authentic culinary and musical traditions. Admission to the event is free. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the event – from great live music to engaging seminars and demonstrations – without ever dropping a dollar. The country’s best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate.
The 19th Annual Mount Morris Park Historic House Tour Sunday, June 8, 2008 11 AM — 4 PM Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to step inside ten much sought after townhouses of Historic Central Harlem and take a peek into one of the most popular rooms in the house—the Kitchen. The Tour Guidebook will even feature favorite recipes of the homeowners. You’re also certain to be awestruck with the abundance of restored woodwork, original stained glass windows, 12’ ceilings, ornate fireplace mantles, delightful private garden oases and the 21st century homeowner’s stunning interpretation of life in a 19th century brownstone. Events of the day: 11 AM — 4 PM Self-Guided Tour of Homes and Churches 12 Noon & 2 PM Guided Architectural Walking Tour of the neighborhood with Harlem historian, John Reddick 1 PM & 3 PM Guided Walking Tour of Marcus Garvey Park, the Historic Fire Watch Tower Acropolis and Richard Rodgers Amphitheater with Valerie Jo Bradley Raffles with chances to win: Body Shop Gift Basket, Bottle of Red Wine, Cook Books, Gift Certificates....and more. Tickets: $25, $20 in advance In Person: At the Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association’s (MMPCIA) May General Meeting, Tuesday May 20, 2008 at 7 PM. We meet in the Rice High School Library, 74 W 124th Street, SE corner of Lenox Avenue. We take cash, check or money order made payable to MMPCIA. Contact Us: Via email at info@mmpcia.org or call 212.369.4241
FOR THE KIDS
BACKYARDIGANS LIVE, June 13-15, WAMU @ Madison Square Garden
Big Baby Walrus Bash – June 14-15 New York Aquarium Join us to sing Happy Birthday for Akituusaq, our baby walrus who turns 1. Music and walrus games by Rock the House, storytelling, face painting, costumed characters, contests and so much more. Bring your dad to celebrate Father's Day with our walrus daddy, Ayveq! 602 Surf Avenue | 718-265-FISH nyaquarium.com/287230/46878347?o46500442
KIDDIE CRUISE - Pier #40 W. Houston St. & West Side | 212-987-9200 Join us aboard the Queen of Hearts, departing from Pier #40, (W. Houston St. & The West Side Highway), as we sail the Hudson River, around The Statue of Liberty! Enjoy amazing activities such as: face painting, balloon sculpting, arts & crafts, magic& puppet shows, live music give away, food & more! www.kiddiecruise.com/
PRE SCHOOL PLACE PROGRAMS – Ongoing - Just Sing Like A Bird, Bird songs are in the air! Let’s join the chorus and find out how birds use their songs, and what makes each song special. Craft your own squeaking sparrow. $15 per session for one child and one adult, $8 per additional child or adult. Members: $9 per session for one child and one adult, $8 per additional child or adult. New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St. | 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org/exhibitions/explore_exhibitions/preschool And check out the Science Playground - It's 60,000 square feet of outdoor fun! Through dozens of playground elements like slides and seesaws, people of all ages and abilities explore the scientific principles of motion, balance, sound, sight and simple machines, as well as sun, wind and water.
FESTIVALS
Brooklyn 116th Street Festival 6/07/2008, 11:00 am, 116th St/2nd-Lex Aves & Third Ave/106-122 Sts,
Manhattan 6th Precinct Community Council Festival 6/07/2008, 11:00 am Bleecker Street between 7th & 8th Avenues, Manhattan
Annual Gowanus Canal Ferry Boat to the Red Hook Waterfront Arts Fest , 6/07/2008, 10:00 am Boat launches at 2nd Avenue and Bond & Canal streets, Brooklyn Come participate in the annual "Gowanus Canal Ferry Boat" to The 15th Annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Fest...an EcoCruise & Flotilla Masquerade. Crew participants will be wearing Renaissance costumes. Bring your own or loan one of ours. Please note: life preserver (vest style) must fit beneath your own costume. Boat launches at 2nd Avenue and Bond & Canal streets.
ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE
Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre- CHILDRENS RECITAL 08 featuring DANCE, DRUM, & MORE! Saturday June 14, 2008• 7:30 pm, Funds will provide free dance & drum classes for children from low income families Venue: Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre 37 East 18th St / Bway, 7th Floor, NYC 10003 WWW.DJONIBA.COM No Advance Ticket Sales Adult Tickets $29 Door Children 10 and under $12
HARLEM SPEAKS Thursday, June 12, 2008, Guest: George Wein, Jazz Festival Impresario, 6:30 pm | At the Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (off 141st Street) FREE
The SoloNOVA Arts Festival Presents Kim Wayans in her one-woman show A HANDSOME WOMAN RETREATS Directed by Iona Morris “A seriously funny journey to inner peace.” PS 122 150 1st Avenue (@ E. 9th Street) New York, N.Y. 10019 Box Office: (212) 477-5829 Wed. June 18, 2008 @7pm Friday June 20, 2008 @7pm, Saturday June 21, 2008 @2pm, Monday June 23, 2008 @7pm, TICKETS ARE $20.00
CONCERTS
June
BOW WOW & OMARION Sunday, June 8, 7:30 pm, Westchester County Center
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN & CHRISETTE MICHELE Tuesday, June 10, 8pm, Hammerstein Ballroom, Wednesday, June 11, 8pm, The Capital One Bank Theatre @ Westbury
MARIO Friday, June 11, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
TEENA MARIE Saturday, June 14, 8pm, Newark Symphony Hall
VICTOR MANUELLE and Guest, Sunday, June 15 3p Summer Stage Central Park
STEVIE WONDER Wednesday, June 18, 8pm, Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater
ALICIA KEYS, Wednesday, June 18, 7:30pm, Madison Square Garden
JILL SCOTT Friday, June 20, 8pm, Carnegie Hall
CHEO FELICIANO, Friday, June 20, WAMU at Madison Square Garden
BOYZ II MEN Friday, June 20, GMA 7a-9a, Upper Terrace Bryant Park (40th & 6th Ave)
DWELE Monday, June 23, 9pm, SOB's
LEDISI Wednesday, June 25, 8pm, Le Poisson Rouge
AL GREEN & DIANNE REEVES Friday, June 27, 8pm, Carnegie Hall
MOS DEF BIG BAND & GIL SCOTT-HERON Saturday, June 28, 8pm, Carnegie Hall
July
CHAKA KAHN Friday, July 4, GMA 7a-9a, Upper Terrace Bryant Park (40th & 6th Ave)
AFRIKA BAMBATAA-Sunday, July 6, 3p Summer stage Central Park
LEELA JAMES Tuesday, July 8- Wednesday, July 9, 9pm, SOB's
BOYS II MEN Tuesday, July 15, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill,Wednesday, July 16, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC Thursday, July 17, 8pm, Capital One Bank Theatre @ Westbury ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Thursday, July 17, 9pm, HighLine Ballroom
VIDEO MUSIC BOX 25th ANNIVERSARY Concert , Friday, July 18th Summer Stage Central Park
JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 440, Friday, July 18th Madison Square Garden
DONNA SUMMER Saturday, July 19, 8pm, Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater
GEORGE MICHAELS, JULY 21-23 Madison Square Garden
DRU HILL Friday, July 25, 8pm, Nokia Theatre Times Square
MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Thursday, July 31, 8pm, Blender Theater @ Gramercy
August
MUSIQ SOULCHILD & CHAKA KHAN Tuesday, August 12, 8pm, Nokia Theatre @ Times Square
EARTH, WIND & FIRE Tuesday, August 5, 8pm, Radio City Music Hall
JILL SCOTT w/ WYCLEF, Tuesday August 12, Summer Stage Central Park
ROCK THE BELLS TOUR feat A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, NAS, MOS DEF, DE LA SOL, THE PHARCYDE, RAKIM, METHOD MAN, REDMAN, RAEKWON, GHOSTFACE, DEAD PREZ & MORE Sunday, August 3, 12pm, Nikon @ Jones Beach Theatre
LOS LOBOS, Thursday, August 14th 7pm Summer Stage Central Park
MARK ANTHONY, ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ & AVENTURA Thursday, August 21, Madison Square Garden
EN VOGUE Saturday, August 23, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS Monday, August 25, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
CASTING
LION KING CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS SAT, JUNE 7th -- Casting new performers for the Broadway and National Touring Companies. Minimum weekly salary is $1,509*. *Payments subject to applicable state laws regarding trust funds for minors. STAR IN A SHOW! Seeking children ages 9–12, with a maximum height of 58", who can sing, dance and act to play the African lion cubs Simba and Nala. We encourage children of all backgrounds to attend. No performance experience necessary. PREPARE: Be prepared to be taught the last verse of I Just Can't Wait to be King. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must remain at the audition site at all times. Be ready to wait. WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2008 Sign in 9:00am Sign in ends at 11:30am Auditions begin at 10:00am WHERE:National Black Theatre2031-33 5th Ave. at 125th St.Harlem, NY 10035 FOR AUDITION INFORMATION www.lionkingcasting.com • Audition hotline: (212) 827-5450 If you are unable to attend this audition, send a picture and contact info ASAP to: Binder Casting • Attn: The Lion King Kids 321 W. 44th Street • Suite 606 • New York, NY 10036 www.bindercasting.com
FIT MODEL NEEDED- Pay Rate: $40 an Hour, Client Viewing: SATURDAY - JUNE 7, 2008, Time: 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM – SHARP, Location: Midtown Manhattan (NYC), ALL MODELS WILL BE PRE-SCREENED BEFORE SEEN IN PERSON!, PHOTOS, STATS & PHONE CONTACT SENT TO US BY EMAIL- Wayne@Plitzs.com, ONLINE MODEL FORM SUBMISSION ALSO REQUIRED! plitzs.com/pwp/model_form.php, EXACT REQUIREMENTS NEED ONLY APPLY, 1. Females Only, 2. Size 4, 3. Waist 26, 4. Height 5'9 & Up, 5. Chest 34 B, 6. Available To Travel, 7. All Ethnicities, SEND PHOTOS Immediately (FULL LENGTH ONLY) TO: Wayne@Plitzs.com
NEWS / INFO
FOUR (4) YEARS FREE College - For African American Males, Do you know any Black Males (who are Seniors in high school) who want to go to college for FREE. The black colleges are looking for future Black Male Teachers and will send them to Universities/Colleges FOUR (4) YEARS FREE; THIS IS FOR MALES ONLY. 1. Have parents fill out this application. 2. Read the Mission Statement. www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.html
Delta Airlines Camp for Young People 14-18 (Atlanta, GA) Organization of Black Airlines Do you know of any young person that may want to attend a free 1 week camp during the summer? Read below for details. This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP)will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer. Please take the time to read the brochure/application and pass it along to anyone that you know who may be interested. dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf The age range is for boys and girls between 14-18 years old.
For Business Owners - Online Marketing Guide
SHOPPING
Lord & Taylor Coupon www.lordandtaylor.com/common/coupons/lt_060408_coupon.pdf?cm_mmc=Email-_-Coupon%20PDF-_-Bar%203-_-6%2f4%2f2008
Barnes & Noble Coupon www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=23185
MAX MARA SAMPLE SALE -SOIFFER•HASKIN, Cordially invites you to a private sale of Womenswear Collection, Sportswear & Accessories Monday, June 9th through Thursday, June 12th, Monday through Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:30pm, Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pmTo be held at: Soiffer Haskin 317 West 33rd Street, NYC (Just west of 8th Avenue) Credit Cards (American Express, Visa or MasterCard) No cash or checks. All Sales Final. For more information, call (718) 747-1656
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Rental
The Casablanca -121-125 East 110th street, Deadine August 6th www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Casablanca.pdf
The Farrington East 118 street, btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Farrington.pdf 454 Manhattan Ave –Deadline July 19th www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/manhattan-ave.pdf
Susan Court July 12th www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/susan-court-ad.pdf
Intervale Green 1330 Intervale Ave Bronx www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Intervale-green-ad.pdf
For Sale
Skillman Street Condos– Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn www.skillmanstreethomes.com/
The Solara Coops 1259 & 1275 Grant Ave Bronx- www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/grand-concourse-bronx.pdf
Beacon Towers Coops 29 west 138 street Harlem www.beaconaffordable.com/
The Briarwood Condos- www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Briarwood.pdf
EMAIL OF THE WEEK
From Miss Beezley
The new way to advertise your Restaurant “Spriggs BBQ” www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PkgOqVdpkU
This has to be one of the coolest political songs/video... SUPPORT CHANGE! ROCK THE VOTE
www.dipdive.com/dip-politics/wato
TONY BURCH Sample Sale- 261 W 36th Street (between 7th & 8th Ave), 2nd Floor, Tues Jun 10- Sat, June 14. Entrance & floor closes 15 minutes prior to close of store.Dressing room is open but closes one 1/2 hour prior to close of store
REAL MEN COOK- THE FATHER DAY CELEBRATION, Sunday, June 15, 2008, Minisink Townhouse of the New York City Mission Society located on 646 Lenox Avenue (corner of 142nd Street) 3-6pm For information contact the New York Manager of Real Men Cook 212.368.8400 EXT. 230 www.realmencook.com/newyork.htm
ERIC BENET -Warner Bros & KD Wilson Present: The Afterwork VIP Room With ERIC BENET perfromance Wednesday, June 11th 6pm-10pm @ Spotlight Live, 1604 Broadway & 49th St. GuestList Only RSVP NOW!!! rsvp.redcarpet@gmail.com
In Search Of My Father...Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins This Off Broadway one-man show recalls W. Allen Taylor's adventurous search for his absent father, Bill Hawkins, the first black disc jockey in Cleveland, Ohio. With musical interludes celebrating the cultural legacy of black radio, the 90-minute show follows the inspiring and heartwarming journey of self-discovery and destiny as Taylor performs a range of richly defined characters. Henry Street Settlement Now thru June 29- Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand St.NYC (Between Pitt and Willett Sts.)Phone: (212) 598-0400 www.henrystreet.org
SALSA @ CAFÉ LARGO- Grand opening night is June 13th and it will take palace on 137th & Broadway. Street Address: Cafe Largo 3385 Broadway (between 137th and 138th streets) Doors Open:6pm - 4am (Drink Specials till 8pm) Cost:$5 From 6pm-10pm and $8 From 10pm and On Music:80% Salsa, Cha Cha, DJ Music Occurs:Every Friday thereafter
LATIN EXPLOSION Empire Opera presents a concert of Spanish and Latin American music. June 14th @730p With: Ubaldo Feliciano, tenor - Rex Benincasa, percussionist - Sandra Mercado, soprano - Franciso Roldan, guitarist - Waundell Saavedra, bass - Alexander Wu, pianist with a "Meet the Artists" reception after the concert. Tickets range from $15 to $35 Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. New York | 917-971-0974. www.empireopera.org/
NYC JAZZ FESTIVAL – June 15th – June 28th - Considered one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world, the JVC Jazz Festival New York is a two-week jazz celebration that fills New York City's premiere concert halls, intimate clubs, parks, schools and museums with some of the top musical talent in the world. Check Out Jill Scott (6/20), Sergio Mendes (6/21), Herbie Hancock and Poncho Sanchez (6/23), Ledisi (6/25), Al Green / Dianna Reeves (6/27), Mos Def Big Band (6/28) www.festivalnetwork.com/jvcjazz/ny/schedule.php?ID=4
Latin Fusion Concert Series @ Tavern of the Green – June 18th 6p Performing Live 9 time Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri featuring special Salsa dance company Baila Society. $25 seating, $15 standing More Info 718 797 1672
COOL PICKS
ARTWALK08 June 7-8th 2008 Brooklyn - Free Event Showcases Established and Emerging Artists in Open Studios, Exhibits, Public Art Spaces and Local Merchants Along Historic Atlantic Avenue -- wide range of artists across media will open their studios to the public for a special, rare glimpse into the artist¹s workspace and creative process. ArtWalk takes place along the cultural corridor of Atlantic Avenue through the historic neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Gowanus, and Downtown Brooklyn atlanticavenueartwalk.com/home/
NYC PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE & EVENTS
National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Art Exhibit – Banco Popular, Monday, June 02. Thru June 16th. 2008, From 8:00am to 3:00pm, Rockefeller Center Branch – 7 West 51st. St. – NYC, National Puerto Rican Day Parade Brooklyn Musical Festival, Saturday, June 07, 2008 – 12:00md –7:00pm, McCarren Park: (Lorimer St. & Driggs St.), Williamsburg-Brooklyn, NY , National Puerto Rican Day Parade, Sunday, June 08, 2008 – 11:00am, On Fifth Avenue, from 44th. to 86th. Streets – NYC, For reservations tickets or additional information, please call (718) 401-0404. Website: nationalpuertoricandayparade.org
Annual Vintage Police Car Show, Sat June 7 10a-5p The NYC Police Museum 100 Old Slip, NYC 10005 | 212-480-3100 Visitors will have the unique opportunity to view a piece of the City’s history when the Police Museum displays classic patrol vehicles used by New York’s Finest at its 7th Annual Car Show. Also on display will be original and replica cars from famous crime-fighting television series.
The Sixth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party - returns to Madison Square Park June 7–8, 2008, from Noon–6:00 PM. The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country’s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Madison Square Park, the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far to sustain and celebrate America’s authentic culinary and musical traditions. Admission to the event is free. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the event – from great live music to engaging seminars and demonstrations – without ever dropping a dollar. The country’s best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate.
The 19th Annual Mount Morris Park Historic House Tour Sunday, June 8, 2008 11 AM — 4 PM Don’t miss this once-a-year chance to step inside ten much sought after townhouses of Historic Central Harlem and take a peek into one of the most popular rooms in the house—the Kitchen. The Tour Guidebook will even feature favorite recipes of the homeowners. You’re also certain to be awestruck with the abundance of restored woodwork, original stained glass windows, 12’ ceilings, ornate fireplace mantles, delightful private garden oases and the 21st century homeowner’s stunning interpretation of life in a 19th century brownstone. Events of the day: 11 AM — 4 PM Self-Guided Tour of Homes and Churches 12 Noon & 2 PM Guided Architectural Walking Tour of the neighborhood with Harlem historian, John Reddick 1 PM & 3 PM Guided Walking Tour of Marcus Garvey Park, the Historic Fire Watch Tower Acropolis and Richard Rodgers Amphitheater with Valerie Jo Bradley Raffles with chances to win: Body Shop Gift Basket, Bottle of Red Wine, Cook Books, Gift Certificates....and more. Tickets: $25, $20 in advance In Person: At the Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association’s (MMPCIA) May General Meeting, Tuesday May 20, 2008 at 7 PM. We meet in the Rice High School Library, 74 W 124th Street, SE corner of Lenox Avenue. We take cash, check or money order made payable to MMPCIA. Contact Us: Via email at info@mmpcia.org or call 212.369.4241
FOR THE KIDS
BACKYARDIGANS LIVE, June 13-15, WAMU @ Madison Square Garden
Big Baby Walrus Bash – June 14-15 New York Aquarium Join us to sing Happy Birthday for Akituusaq, our baby walrus who turns 1. Music and walrus games by Rock the House, storytelling, face painting, costumed characters, contests and so much more. Bring your dad to celebrate Father's Day with our walrus daddy, Ayveq! 602 Surf Avenue | 718-265-FISH nyaquarium.com/287230/46878347?o46500442
KIDDIE CRUISE - Pier #40 W. Houston St. & West Side | 212-987-9200 Join us aboard the Queen of Hearts, departing from Pier #40, (W. Houston St. & The West Side Highway), as we sail the Hudson River, around The Statue of Liberty! Enjoy amazing activities such as: face painting, balloon sculpting, arts & crafts, magic& puppet shows, live music give away, food & more! www.kiddiecruise.com/
PRE SCHOOL PLACE PROGRAMS – Ongoing - Just Sing Like A Bird, Bird songs are in the air! Let’s join the chorus and find out how birds use their songs, and what makes each song special. Craft your own squeaking sparrow. $15 per session for one child and one adult, $8 per additional child or adult. Members: $9 per session for one child and one adult, $8 per additional child or adult. New York Hall of Science 47-01 111th St. | 718-699-0005 www.nyscience.org/exhibitions/explore_exhibitions/preschool And check out the Science Playground - It's 60,000 square feet of outdoor fun! Through dozens of playground elements like slides and seesaws, people of all ages and abilities explore the scientific principles of motion, balance, sound, sight and simple machines, as well as sun, wind and water.
Apple Store Summer Camp for Kids age 8-12 FREE http://www.apple.com/retail/camp/?cid=CDM-US-Ret-C0006890-123326&Email_PageName=C0006890-123326&Email_OID=251217&cp=123326&sr=em
FESTIVALS
Brooklyn 116th Street Festival 6/07/2008, 11:00 am, 116th St/2nd-Lex Aves & Third Ave/106-122 Sts,
Manhattan 6th Precinct Community Council Festival 6/07/2008, 11:00 am Bleecker Street between 7th & 8th Avenues, Manhattan
Annual Gowanus Canal Ferry Boat to the Red Hook Waterfront Arts Fest , 6/07/2008, 10:00 am Boat launches at 2nd Avenue and Bond & Canal streets, Brooklyn Come participate in the annual "Gowanus Canal Ferry Boat" to The 15th Annual Red Hook Waterfront Arts Fest...an EcoCruise & Flotilla Masquerade. Crew participants will be wearing Renaissance costumes. Bring your own or loan one of ours. Please note: life preserver (vest style) must fit beneath your own costume. Boat launches at 2nd Avenue and Bond & Canal streets.
ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE
Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre- CHILDRENS RECITAL 08 featuring DANCE, DRUM, & MORE! Saturday June 14, 2008• 7:30 pm, Funds will provide free dance & drum classes for children from low income families Venue: Djoniba Dance & Drum Centre 37 East 18th St / Bway, 7th Floor, NYC 10003 WWW.DJONIBA.COM No Advance Ticket Sales Adult Tickets $29 Door Children 10 and under $12
HARLEM SPEAKS Thursday, June 12, 2008, Guest: George Wein, Jazz Festival Impresario, 6:30 pm | At the Harlem School of the Arts, 645 St. Nicholas Ave. (off 141st Street) FREE
The SoloNOVA Arts Festival Presents Kim Wayans in her one-woman show A HANDSOME WOMAN RETREATS Directed by Iona Morris “A seriously funny journey to inner peace.” PS 122 150 1st Avenue (@ E. 9th Street) New York, N.Y. 10019 Box Office: (212) 477-5829 Wed. June 18, 2008 @7pm Friday June 20, 2008 @7pm, Saturday June 21, 2008 @2pm, Monday June 23, 2008 @7pm, TICKETS ARE $20.00
CONCERTS
June
BOW WOW & OMARION Sunday, June 8, 7:30 pm, Westchester County Center
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN & CHRISETTE MICHELE Tuesday, June 10, 8pm, Hammerstein Ballroom, Wednesday, June 11, 8pm, The Capital One Bank Theatre @ Westbury
MARIO Friday, June 11, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
TEENA MARIE Saturday, June 14, 8pm, Newark Symphony Hall
VICTOR MANUELLE and Guest, Sunday, June 15 3p Summer Stage Central Park
STEVIE WONDER Wednesday, June 18, 8pm, Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater
ALICIA KEYS, Wednesday, June 18, 7:30pm, Madison Square Garden
JILL SCOTT Friday, June 20, 8pm, Carnegie Hall
CHEO FELICIANO, Friday, June 20, WAMU at Madison Square Garden
BOYZ II MEN Friday, June 20, GMA 7a-9a, Upper Terrace Bryant Park (40th & 6th Ave)
DWELE Monday, June 23, 9pm, SOB's
LEDISI Wednesday, June 25, 8pm, Le Poisson Rouge
AL GREEN & DIANNE REEVES Friday, June 27, 8pm, Carnegie Hall
MOS DEF BIG BAND & GIL SCOTT-HERON Saturday, June 28, 8pm, Carnegie Hall
July
CHAKA KAHN Friday, July 4, GMA 7a-9a, Upper Terrace Bryant Park (40th & 6th Ave)
AFRIKA BAMBATAA-Sunday, July 6, 3p Summer stage Central Park
LEELA JAMES Tuesday, July 8- Wednesday, July 9, 9pm, SOB's
BOYS II MEN Tuesday, July 15, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill,Wednesday, July 16, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC Thursday, July 17, 8pm, Capital One Bank Theatre @ Westbury ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Thursday, July 17, 9pm, HighLine Ballroom
VIDEO MUSIC BOX 25th ANNIVERSARY Concert , Friday, July 18th Summer Stage Central Park
JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 440, Friday, July 18th Madison Square Garden
DONNA SUMMER Saturday, July 19, 8pm, Nikon @ Jones Beach Theater
GEORGE MICHAELS, JULY 21-23 Madison Square Garden
DRU HILL Friday, July 25, 8pm, Nokia Theatre Times Square
MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO Thursday, July 31, 8pm, Blender Theater @ Gramercy
August
MUSIQ SOULCHILD & CHAKA KHAN Tuesday, August 12, 8pm, Nokia Theatre @ Times Square
EARTH, WIND & FIRE Tuesday, August 5, 8pm, Radio City Music Hall
JILL SCOTT w/ WYCLEF, Tuesday August 12, Summer Stage Central Park
ROCK THE BELLS TOUR feat A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, NAS, MOS DEF, DE LA SOL, THE PHARCYDE, RAKIM, METHOD MAN, REDMAN, RAEKWON, GHOSTFACE, DEAD PREZ & MORE Sunday, August 3, 12pm, Nikon @ Jones Beach Theatre
LOS LOBOS, Thursday, August 14th 7pm Summer Stage Central Park
MARK ANTHONY, ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ & AVENTURA Thursday, August 21, Madison Square Garden
EN VOGUE Saturday, August 23, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
MARTHA REEVES & THE VANDELLAS Monday, August 25, 8pm, BB Kings Blues Club & Grill
CASTING
LION KING CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS SAT, JUNE 7th -- Casting new performers for the Broadway and National Touring Companies. Minimum weekly salary is $1,509*. *Payments subject to applicable state laws regarding trust funds for minors. STAR IN A SHOW! Seeking children ages 9–12, with a maximum height of 58", who can sing, dance and act to play the African lion cubs Simba and Nala. We encourage children of all backgrounds to attend. No performance experience necessary. PREPARE: Be prepared to be taught the last verse of I Just Can't Wait to be King. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents or guardians must remain at the audition site at all times. Be ready to wait. WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2008 Sign in 9:00am Sign in ends at 11:30am Auditions begin at 10:00am WHERE:National Black Theatre2031-33 5th Ave. at 125th St.Harlem, NY 10035 FOR AUDITION INFORMATION www.lionkingcasting.com • Audition hotline: (212) 827-5450 If you are unable to attend this audition, send a picture and contact info ASAP to: Binder Casting • Attn: The Lion King Kids 321 W. 44th Street • Suite 606 • New York, NY 10036 www.bindercasting.com
FIT MODEL NEEDED- Pay Rate: $40 an Hour, Client Viewing: SATURDAY - JUNE 7, 2008, Time: 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM – SHARP, Location: Midtown Manhattan (NYC), ALL MODELS WILL BE PRE-SCREENED BEFORE SEEN IN PERSON!, PHOTOS, STATS & PHONE CONTACT SENT TO US BY EMAIL- Wayne@Plitzs.com, ONLINE MODEL FORM SUBMISSION ALSO REQUIRED! plitzs.com/pwp/model_form.php, EXACT REQUIREMENTS NEED ONLY APPLY, 1. Females Only, 2. Size 4, 3. Waist 26, 4. Height 5'9 & Up, 5. Chest 34 B, 6. Available To Travel, 7. All Ethnicities, SEND PHOTOS Immediately (FULL LENGTH ONLY) TO: Wayne@Plitzs.com
NEWS / INFO
FOUR (4) YEARS FREE College - For African American Males, Do you know any Black Males (who are Seniors in high school) who want to go to college for FREE. The black colleges are looking for future Black Male Teachers and will send them to Universities/Colleges FOUR (4) YEARS FREE; THIS IS FOR MALES ONLY. 1. Have parents fill out this application. 2. Read the Mission Statement. www.callmemister.clemson.edu/index.html
Delta Airlines Camp for Young People 14-18 (Atlanta, GA) Organization of Black Airlines Do you know of any young person that may want to attend a free 1 week camp during the summer? Read below for details. This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP)will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer. Please take the time to read the brochure/application and pass it along to anyone that you know who may be interested. dstfwac.org/files/deltaairapp.pdf The age range is for boys and girls between 14-18 years old.
For Business Owners - Online Marketing Guide
SHOPPING
Lord & Taylor Coupon www.lordandtaylor.com/common/coupons/lt_060408_coupon.pdf?cm_mmc=Email-_-Coupon%20PDF-_-Bar%203-_-6%2f4%2f2008
Barnes & Noble Coupon www.barnesandnoble.com/email/nav.asp?r=1&PID=23185
MAX MARA SAMPLE SALE -SOIFFER•HASKIN, Cordially invites you to a private sale of Womenswear Collection, Sportswear & Accessories Monday, June 9th through Thursday, June 12th, Monday through Wednesday: 9:00am to 6:30pm, Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pmTo be held at: Soiffer Haskin 317 West 33rd Street, NYC (Just west of 8th Avenue) Credit Cards (American Express, Visa or MasterCard) No cash or checks. All Sales Final. For more information, call (718) 747-1656
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Rental
The Casablanca -121-125 East 110th street, Deadine August 6th www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Casablanca.pdf
The Farrington East 118 street, btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Farrington.pdf 454 Manhattan Ave –Deadline July 19th www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/manhattan-ave.pdf
Susan Court July 12th www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/susan-court-ad.pdf
Intervale Green 1330 Intervale Ave Bronx www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Intervale-green-ad.pdf
For Sale
Skillman Street Condos– Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn www.skillmanstreethomes.com/
The Solara Coops 1259 & 1275 Grant Ave Bronx- www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/grand-concourse-bronx.pdf
Beacon Towers Coops 29 west 138 street Harlem www.beaconaffordable.com/
The Briarwood Condos- www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/downloads/pdf/Briarwood.pdf
EMAIL OF THE WEEK
From Miss Beezley
The new way to advertise your Restaurant “Spriggs BBQ” www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PkgOqVdpkU
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