Dress To Impress During Harlem Week!

Harlem Week continues in New York City with another week of great events. To celebrate, we’re showcasing fashion from Harlem’s booming style scene. Designers BGU, Bryan K. Osburn and Her Game 2 were our three featured designers, each with their own unique take on couture. The Harlem Week Fashion Show takes place this Saturday.

Here's the itinerary:

Fri, Aug 14th, Sat 15th & Sun 16th

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
HARLEM WEEK Tri-State
Junior Tennis Classic
Presented By:
GHCC/Les Halles Cup in concert with the U. S. Tennis Association and The U.S. Open Showcasing the best up & coming boys & girls tennis talents 
In the region aged from 12 thru to 18.
At Fred Johnson Park Tennis Courts at 150th St. & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd....
Free to the general public opening round Fri, Aug 14th, semi-finals Sat, Aug 15th
Championships Sun, Aug 16th
For more information visit www.harlemjuniortennis.org or call (212)491-3738

Sat, August 15th

“SUMMER IN THE CITY”

Part I. “Relieve the Stress” (LOGO)
Morning Exercise
A “Healthy Eating & Healthy Living” Initiative
At Marcus Garvey Park @ 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Btwn. W.123rd & W.124th St. & Madison Ave.
Free to the public
For info call (212)283-3315 visit www.nyrr.org or www.harlemdiscover.com
Call for Info on Rain Option Site

Part II. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Events Include:
NY City “Children’s Festival”
On W.135th St. btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.

Part III.
National Historic Black College Fair & Expo
on W.135th St. btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds.

Part IV.
Honey & Bears Senior Citizens Swimming Exhibitions –
Hansborough Recreation Center on W.135th St at Lenox Terrace Cove

Part V.
Urban Skateboarding for youth
At Howard Bennett Playground on W.135th St btwn. 5th Ave & Malcolm X Blvd.
For more info visit www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/skateparks

Part VI.
International Exhibitors & Vendors Village
On W.135th St. btwn. A.C. Powell Jr. & F. Douglass Blvds. from 12noon to 7pm

Major Arts & Crafts, Music, Clothing, Jewelry, Hats, Sculptures, Foods, Beverages, General Exhibits, Job Recruitment, Product Sampling, Corporate Exhibits, Vending Sales & Exhibits,
ALL DAY LONG For vending info visit www.harlemweek.com

“Uptown Saturday Nite”
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
On W.135th St. btwn. F. Douglas Blvd. & St. Nicholas Ave.

Part I. The Public is “Dancing In the Street” 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
to the Electric Slide and a Reggae Dance Tribute to Bob Marley

Part II. “Going out at night” Fashion Show 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Part III. The “Quiet Storm” 6pm to 8pm
Saluting the 35th Anniv. of WBLS-FM [LOGO]

All events take place on
W.135th Street btwn. Fifth & St. Nicholas Aves.
Free to the Public
For info visit www.harlemweek.com or www.harlemdiscover.com

Part IV. ImageNation: outdoor movies in the park.
at St. Nicholas Park 135th Street & St. Nicholas Park on the Great Lawn
Screenings at Sundown from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
For info visit www.imagenation.us or call at (212)340-1874
Sun, August 16th

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
HARLEM DAY
With a Special Public Salute to Congressman Rangel

On W. 135th St. from 5th to St. Nicholas Avenues
A New York Musical Salute to: Michael Jackson
Theme: “We are the World”

Site I. On W.135th St. btwn. 5th Ave & Malcolm X Blvds. from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

I.The Upper Manhattan Auto Show (hot97 LOGO)
II.New York Health Village “Our Village within the Village”
III.The Harlem Outdoor Small Business Expo & Fair
IV. 5th Ave Main Stage, a musical salute to Michael Jackson (RXP logo): musical tributes Rock, Gospel, Blues, Dance, Calypso from 1pm to 7pm

V. Vending & Exhibits – Foods, Arts & Crafts, Clothing, Books, much more

Site II. On W.135th St. Btwn. Malcolm X & A.C. Powell Jr. Blvds. from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

I. NY City “Children’s Festival”
II.YMCA Stage “Open Line” Radio Broadcast (KISS LOGO)
- Dance, Spoken Word, R&B, Jazz, Reggae
III. “Back to School” Children’s Fashion Show
IV. Vending & Exhibits – Foods, Arts & Crafts, Clothing, Books, much more

Site III. International Exhibitors & Vendors Village
On W.135th St. btwn. A.C. Powell Jr. & F. Douglass Blvds from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Major Arts & Crafts, Music, Clothing, Jewelry, Hats, Sculptures, Foods, Beverages, General Exhibits, Job Recruitment, Product Sampling, Corporate Exhibits, Vending Sales & Exhibits,
ALL DAY LONG For vending info visit www.harlemweek.com

Site IV. St. Nicholas Main Stage(Kiss, Hot97 LOGOS), a musical salute to Michael Jackson, R&B, Hip Hop & Gospel from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
ImageNation: film salute to Michael Jackson.
At St. Nicholas Park 135th Street & St. Nicholas Park on the Great Lawn Screenings at Sundown from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM for info visit www.imagenationfilmfestival.org or call at (212)340-1874

Wed, August 19th

7:00 PM
Jazzmobile
Winard Harper
At U. S. Grant National Memorial Park
Riverside Dr. Btwn. 120th & 124th Streets
For more info visit www.jazzmobile.org or call (212) 866-3616

7:30 PM
Apollo Theater Amateur Night(LOGO)
“Where stars are born and legends are made”
253 W.125th St. btwn. A.C. Powell Jr. & F. Douglass Blvds
For info visit www.apollotheater.org or call (212) 531-5300

Thurs, August 20th

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
HARLEM SUMMER STAGE
Harlem Dance: featuring
Uptown Dance Academy, Milleneum Dance
A. C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg.
W125th St. & A.C.Powell ,Jr. Blvd.
For info call (212) 961-4390

Sat, August 22nd

Run starts at 8:30 AM
Walk starts at 9:30 AM
The New York Family: Health Walk-A-Thon
& the First Annual Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run
A Run and Walk through Historic Harlem including 3 Harlem Historic Parks:
•At (1) St. Nicholas Park• (2) Jackie Robinson Park• & (3) Morningside Park

Register Now!!!
Visit www.nyrr.org/races or for info call (212)860-4455

Wed, August 26th

(4) At 5:30 PM & (4) at 7:30 PM
“The Joints Are Jumpin'”
At Eight Upper Manhattan Restaurants & Night Clubs
Live Entertainment including Jazz, R&B, Latin, Blues
By Invitation Only

7:00 PM
Jazzmobile
Featuring Frank Wess
At U. S. Grant Nat. Memorial Park
Riverside Drive & W.122nd St.
For info visit www.jazzmobile.com or call (212) 866-3616

7:30 PM
Apollo Theater Amateur Night (LOGO)
“Where stars are born and legends are made”
253 W 125th St. btwn. A.C. Powell Jr. & F. Douglass Blvds
For info visit www.apollotheater.org or call (212) 531-5300

Thurs, August 27th

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
HARLEM SUMMER STAGE
Outdoor Dancing on the Plaza
With WBLS FM’s, Jeff Foxx Band and DJ Mitch
A. C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg.
W125th St. & A.C.Powell ,Jr. Blvd.

Sat, August 29th

2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Charlie Parker Jazz Festival (Outdoor)
At the Marcus Garvey Park Band Shell
Btwn.W.122nd & W.123 St. & Mt. Morris Park West
www.cityparksfoundation.org

Sun, August 30th

Sunday Afternoon
Gospel, Jazz & Music Brunches
At Great Harlem Restaurants
• Sylvia’s (212)996-0660
• Londel’s (212)234-6114
• Gran Piatto (212)722-2244
• Gospel Uptown (212)280-2110
• Terrace in the Sky (212)666-9490
• Ricardo’s (212)666-9490

Please Call Directly for Reservations & Info or Visit www.harlemdiscover.com