HOT FUN IN THE SUMMER TIME - TOP 8 SUMMER SIZZLE EVENTS
With Sandy Wilson, Executive Director of Sales in our Harlem office
Summer is in full swing in Harlem, with great events scheduled for all Culture Lovers…..from Shakespeare, to Dance Music, to Jazz, and to Broadway Plays, you are in for a treat! Top 8 summer events to enjoy are:
1. DJ Stormin’ Norman has brought back his ever popular Sundae Sermon. All events are Free! Upcoming dates and locations are:
o Sunday, June 28, with DJ Louie Vega and DJ Kevin Hedge, 1pm-7pm at St. Nicholas Park at 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue- Bring your picnic basket!
o Saturday, July 25. Skate Party with DJ Stormin’ Norman and Mike Dominico, 3pm-7pm at Central Park Skate Circle @ 72nd Street- Bring your skates!
o Sunday, August 9- All Classic Edition with DJ Stormin’ Norman, and DJ Cosi- 1pm-7pm at St. Nicholas Park at 135th and St. Nicholas Avenue
2. The Classical Theater of Harlem, and The City’s Parks Foundation Summerstage Presents “The Tempest”- Free and Open to the Public
o A play by William Shakespeare, and Directed by Carl Cofield and starring Ron Cephas as Prospero
o Tuesdays-Sundays at 8pm (Fridays at 8:15pm)
o July 3-July 26, 2015
o This Tempest is a ‘theatrical “gumbo” , blending villains, youthful romance, music, magic, and humor
o Playing at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre at Marcus Garvey Park (enter at 124th Street and Fifth Ave., and walk south to the theatre)
3. ImageNation Film Festival- 4 Wonderful Films Coming up!
o “Half of a Yellow Sun”- Starring Academy Award Nominee Chiwtel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, and Tony Award Winner, Anika Noni Rose- Monday, July 6 at Marcus Garvey Park
o “ Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown”- Hailed as the definitive documentary on James Brown the legendary R & B musician- Sunday, August 2nd at Marcus Garvey Park
o “The Harder the Come”- Starring a young Jimmy Cliff trying to become a successful Jamaican reggae singer. Showcases Jimmy’s electrifying musical talent and stage presence- Saturday, August 15 at St. Nicholas Park, Harlem
o “Finding Fela”- The story of Nigerian Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s life, his music, and his political importance. Directed by Academy Award Winning director, Alex Gibney. Saturday, August 22 at St. Nicholas Park, Harlem
4. The 2014 Harlem Book Fair- More Books, and More Authors, - Saturday, July 18th, 11am-6pm- West 135th Street, between Lenox Ave, and Frederick Douglass Blvd
o Sponsors are Columbia University School of the Arts
o Literacy Partners
o The Schomburg Center for Research and Black Culture
o Countee Cullen Library
5. Summer Sizzles on Lenox, 2015- A Lenox Avenue restaurant Pub Crawl. Drink, Mingle, Eat, and get to know your Harlem Neighbors. Tuesday, July 21, 6pm-9pm
o $10 at the door, 2 for 1 in advance (online Only).
o Numerous Wonderful Harlem Locations
6. Dance Theatre of Harlem Street Festival Presents Roy Ayers, Wednesday, August 12- Free Concert
o Vibraphonist and vocalist, Roy Ayers, well known and respected Jazz Musician and R & B artist
o Known as the God Father of Neo- Soul, bridging the gap between generations of music lovers
o 7pm-9pm at Marcus Garvey Park at West 122nd St. and Mt. Morris Park, Harlem
7. The Wiz: A Celebration in Dance and Music and Dance/Master Class: Darrin Henson, Thursday, August 13- Free Concert
o Presented by George Faison, celebrated choreographer, director, composer, and dancer. Mr. Faison is also a Tony Award Winner for best Choreography for The Wiz
o Original songs and dances from the show will be performed
o Featuring Darrin Henson, famed for his hit Showtime series, Soul Food
o 7pm-9pm at Marcus Garvey Park at W 122nd St, and Mt. Morris Park
8. Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Oliver Lake Big Band/the Kings Solomon Hicks Trio/Michela Taps: Bird Lives!
o Free Concert, Friday, August 21 from 6pm-8pm
o 6pm-9pm at Marcus Garvey Park at W 122nd Street and Mt. Morris Park West
To connect with Sandy visit her Halstead website.
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Thoughts and opinions presented in this post are those of Sandy Wilson and do not reflect the official opinions or endorsements from Halstead Property, LLC.