The Directors of HARLEM WEEK, Inc. wish to capture few of the numerous highlights and images which were a part of the unique magicof HARLEM WEEK 2009 to trigger positive memories, and/or to focus on events which you might not have been able to personally experience.Hopefully, it will assist in providing to you a limited overview of the 109 diverse events- and activities which were part ofHARLEM WEEK 2009.
HARLEM WEEK 2009 www.HARLEMWEEK.com Pictorial A brief photo glimpse of HARLEM WEEK 2009: 1. President Obama addresses the NAACP 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner. 2. A magnificent crowd shot of W. 135th St. on “Uptown Saturday Nite”. 3. HARLEM DAY, “We Are the World” was a musical tribute to Michael Jackson. 4. The Runners line-up at the start of the 1st Percy Sutton “Harlem 5K Run” . 5. One of the models at The Great Day “Urban Fusion” Fashion Show. 6. One of the red hot sports cars at the Upper Manhattan Auto Show. 4 5 6 3 1 2 35 TH Anniversary Theme: “ Historic Celebrations”
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PictorialA brief photo glimpse of HARLEM WEEK 2009: 1. President Obama addresses the NAACP 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner. 2. A magnificent crowd shot of W. 135th St. on“Uptown Saturday Nite”. 3. HARLEM DAY, “We Are the World” was a musical tribute to Michael Jackson. 4. The Runners line-up at the start of the 1st Percy Sutton “Harlem 5KRun” . 5. One of the models at The Great Day “Urban Fusion” Fashion Show. 6. One of the red hot sports cars at the Upper Manhattan Auto Show.
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35TH Anniversary Theme:
“Historic Celebrations”
110th Anniversary of the Birth of
Edward “Duke” Ellington www.dukeellington.com/110celebration.html
100th Anniversary of the fabled
NEW YORK AMSTERDAM NEWSwww.amsterdamnews.com
75thAnniversary of the World’s Famous APOLLO THEATER“Where Stars Are Born And Legends Are Made”www.apollotheater.org
70thAnniversary of the Home of Jazz
LENOX LOUNGEwww.lenoxlounge.com
60th Anniversary of CARVER BANKHarlem’s premiere Banking and Financial Institutionwww.carverbank.com
50th Anniversary of MOTOWN“Hitsville U. S. A.”www.motown50.com
50th Anniversary of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Modern American Ballet Companywww.alvinailey.org
45th Anniversary of JazzMobile Bringing African American Classical Music to the peoplewww.jazzmobile.org
45th Anniversary of NEW HERITAGE THEATER GROUPServing as the home for Actors, Writers and Producers of color in New Yorkwww.newheritagetheater.org
40th Anniversary of the
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEMTeaching children the art and beauty of dancewww.dancetheatreofharlem.com
35th Anniversary of WBLS-FMAmerica’s Pioneer Urban Music Radio Stationwww.WBLS.com
In 2009 as proudly celebrated its 35th Anniversary, we were pleased to honor, recognize and pay tribute to “a baker’s dozen” (13) of extraordinary institutions and organizations who also that year experienced “Historic Celebrations.” We are proud to continue our partnership with these great institutions in 2010 and beyond...
110th Anniversary of the
NAACPwww.amsterdamnews.com
HARLEM WEEK 2009 HIGHLIGHTS: A Short Photo Essay of 35th Anniversary The Directors of HARLEM WEEK, Inc. wish to capture few of the numerous highlights and images which were a part of the unique magicof HARLEM WEEK 2009 to trigger positive memories, and/or to focus on events which you might not have been able to personally expe-rience. Hopefully, it will assist in providing to you a limited overview of the 109 diverse events- and activities which were part of HARLEM WEEK 2009.
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NAACP 100th AnniversaryTheme: “Bold Dreams, Big Victories”Date: Saturday – Thursday, July 11th - 16thLocation: Conference, Seminars, Receptions and
Gala Dinners throughout New York City
Audience: Thousands of delegates from across the nation and beyond
HARLEM WEEK’S “Historic Celebrations” included the NAACP 100thAnniversary. The NAACP held its national convention in NY City and celebrated at key events throughout the city including salutes in the Harlemcommunity (where the NAACP was founded.) Delegates at the conventionwere invited to some of Harlem’s fine Restaurants and Nightclubs onSaturday, July 11th including; Londel’s, Sylvia’s, Showman’s and LenoxLounge to kick off this centennial conference.
Gracie Mansion Reception Saluting HARLEM WEEK ‘s 35th AnniversaryTheme: “Historic Celebrations”Date: Thursday, July 16th - 5:30PMLocation: Gracie MansionAudience: Two thousand plus (2,000+) attendees
The Gala Reception Hosted by Mayor Bloomberg on The Great Lawn of Gracie Mansion kicked off the 35th AnnualHARLEM WEEK celebration with over 2000 VIP's, Elected Officials, City leaders, Celebrities, and others in attendance. The evening featured entertainment from The National Jazz Museum in Harlem All-Star Jazz Band thecast of the “soon to be revived hit play “Dream Girls.” The theme of the reception was “Historic Celebrations” andthe honorees for the evening included the late Duke Ellington as we celebrated the 110th Anniversary of his birth;the 50th Anniversary of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company; Renowned TV News Anchor Chuck Scarboroughwho was celebrating 35 years of service at WNBC-TV4; Legendary music producer Tommy LiPuma and the lateLatin Jazz Legend, Joe Cuba.
“NAACP 110th Anniversary: 1. The NAACP was founded inHarlem one century ago and returned home to celebrate its100th Anniversary at a number of restaurants including Londel’sin Harlem Pictured are W. Majette, HARLEM WEEK, S. Murray,Londel’s Restaurant, D. T. Downing & C. Campbell, GreaterHarlem Chamber of Commerce. Gracie Mansion” Kick-Off: 1. The Gracie Mansion “HistoricCelebratons” Program 2. Councilmember Inez Dickens wel-comes the attendees. 3. Renown Veteran Newsman ChuckScarborough is honored for his 35 years of service at WNBC4-TV4. Mercedes Ellington receives the award celebrating the 110thbirthday of her Grandfather, Duke Ellington, from Legendarymusician Dr. Billy Taylor. 5. Kim Jasmin of JP Morgan Chasepresents their scholarships to deserving students at Gracie. 6. Members of the cast of Dreamgirls giving the audience a sample of their great revival of the hit play.
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-HARLEM WEEK’s first public event attracted over 45,000 people to “Grants Tomb” who throughout theday enjoyed the “Relieve the Stress” exercise session. “Family Unity Day” featuring performances from local arts & culture organizations and performers. NY Gospel Caravan featuring performances from Jazzmobile’s “Gospel In The Key of Jazz” starring Eunice Newkirk as well as All-Star performances from Danny Coakley, the great Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Karen Clark Sheard andher daughter Kierra “Kiki” Sheard; the Urban Fashion Fusion Show; and a knock out “Concert Under theStars” starring Full Force, Lisa Lisa, Force MD’s with salutes to WBLS-FM, honoring their 35thAnniversary with awards to Dominic Carter and Vy Higginsen as well as saluting Motown Records 50thAnniversary.
“A Great Day In Harlem”Theme: “A Harlem Musical Tribute”
“A Great Day InHarlem” 1. “A Great DayIn Harlem” Flyer2. Members ofthe NationalParks Serviceteam at UlyssesS. Grant NationalMemorial 3. Dr. RobertWoodbine leads a“Relieve TheStress” Session4. MCU(Municipal CreditUnion) exhibits at“A Great Day.”5. The radio legends Hal andDebi Jacksonbroadcast HalJackson’sSunday Classicslive from “A GreatDay.” 6. The ForceMD’s hit theirgreat moves atthe “Concertunder the Stars.” 7. BishopHezekiah Walkerperforms duringthe GospelCaravan
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8. Karen Clark Sheard performs as a part of the NY
Gospel Caravan. 9. American Airlines exhibit always
attracts a crowd. 10. Unique Swimwear on display for
Men and Women during the Fashion Fusion Fashion
Show. 11. Lisa Lisa and Full Force, R&B icons are in
step during “Concert Under The Stars”
12.The young people of Uptown Dance Academy per-
form at “A Great Day”. 13. NYC Comptroller Bill
Thompson poses with Vy Higginsen and Dominic
Carter, honored for their contributions to WBLS-FM,
Dominic is joined by his daughter, R&B Hall of Fame
Chuck Jackson who received the Motown 50th
Anniversary award.
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The Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee Film Festival Date/Time: Thursday, July 30th – 5:30 AMTheme: National Black Sports
& Entertainment Hall of Fame InductionLocation: Faison Firehouse Theater on W. 124th St.Audience: Two hundred plus (200+) persons in the fields of
arts, culture, entertainment and theater
To compliment the film festival, the legendary actress Ruby Dee wasinducted into the National Black Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fameat the Faison Firehouse Theater.
Sam Battle Street RenamingTheme: Historic Celebrations
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 4th - 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 135th Street between A.C. Powell, Jr. & F. Douglass Blvds.
Audience: All New Yorkers were invited to attend this Historic Street Renaming
In concert with NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, Congressman Charles Rangel, Councilmember Inez Dickens,
Assemblyman Denny Farrell, Harlem Historical Society, the 32nd Police Precinct and The Greater Harlem Chamber of
Commerce, the intersection of W.135th & Malcolm X Blvd. was renamed Samuel J. Battle Plaza in honor of and tribute to
New York City’s first African-American police officer.
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Sam Battle Street Renaming: 1. Limited Edtion Samuel Jesse Battle Poster. 2.Unveiling of the new streetsign for Samuel J. Battle Way with members of the Battle Family, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly andNYC Councilmember Inez Dickens. 3. Inspector Kevin Catalina, 32nd Precinct joins with Jacob Morris,Harlem Historical Society in unveiling poster of Sam Battle. The Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee Film Festival: 1. Legendary Actress Ruby Dee is inducted into the NationalBlack Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fame, Ms. Dee is joined by the renowned Susan Taylor and husbandKhephra Burns join with other VIP’s as she accepts her award. 2. Stephen A. Smith, ESPN; Dr. Cornel Westand famous poet/writer Amiri Baraka in attendance at the HARLEM WEEK Film tribute to Ossie Davis &Ruby Dee. 3. Rev. Al Sharpton receives an award from Jeff Burns, Executive Producer of the Film Festival.
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New York City Economic DevelopmentConference, Seminars, Awards Luncheon & Indoor/Outdoor ExposTheme: The State of New York’s Small Businesses:
The Crisis and Suggested SolutionsDate/Time: Thursday, August 6th - 9:00 AM until 4:30 PMLocation: Columbia University, Alfred Lerner Hall - West 115th St & BroadwayAttendance: Thousands of New Yorkers participated in various
component of the day.
The New York Region Small Business Economic Summit ConferenceChaired by: Congressman Charles B. Rangel and Peter Meyer, President, NYC Markets, TD BankAttended by: key representatives of the Business, Finance & Community Development Sectors of NewYork Supported by: New York City Economic Development Corporation, Empire State DevelopmentCorporation, US Department of Commerce, Small Business Administration and The Greater HarlemChamber of Commerce
“The Health of Our Communities” Health SeminarFocused on: Oral Health and Mental Health Chaired by: Dr. John Palmer, Harlem Hospital; Co-Chaired by Lisa Hogarty, Columbia University Medical Center and Marci McCall, Emblem HealthAttended by: Leaders in the fields of Oral Health, Mental health and Family Development
The 30th Annual Hon. Lloyd E. Dickens & Hope R. Stevens, Esq. Awards Luncheon"The State of New York’s Small Businesses: The Crisis and Suggested Solutions"Columbia University Featured Keynote Speakers: (Public Sector) NYC Comptroller WilliamThompson and (Private Sector) Kathy Wylde, President/CEO, Partnership for The City of New YorkModerated by: Shon Gables, Black Enterprise TV, Honorees: Apollo Theater 75th Anniversary, CarverBank 60th Anniversary
Upper Manhattan Key Re-Zoning & Major Development SeminarCo-Chaired by: Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, Columbia University, Harlem CommunityDevelopment Corporation and The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce Presenters: MaxineGriffith, Columbia University, Kenneth Knuckles, Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone; Curtis Archer,Harlem Community Development Corporation and Louis Katsos & Mark Willis for The Greater HarlemChamber of Commerce Moderated by: Darwin Davis, GHCC Attended by: Major Developers,Architects, Urban Planners, Community Development Organizations
Indoor Business Expo Public viewing of indoor exhibits on health, banking and finance, education, employment, public development projects and healthy food tastings at Alfred Lerner Hall
“Healthy Eating” Outdoor Expo Was located on Broadway from, 114th to 116th Sts. NYC Green Marketplace, Farmer’s Market –fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and fresh produce.
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The New York City Economic Development Seminar, Expo & Awards Luncheon: 1. Program Cover 2009 2. Chamber CEO, Lloyd Williams welcomes the Small Business Economic Summit invi-tees 3. Chamber Board Members, Mark Willis and Darwin Davis along with Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Pres. Ken Knuckles at the Rezoning & Major Development Seminar 4. Chester Redhead, DDS; Dr. John Palmer, Harlem Hospital and Dr. Robert Woodbine, San Bao Holistic Care, were panelists at the Oral and Mental Health Seminar. 5. Some of the EDC Scholarshipsand Grants recipients at the Awards Luncheon.
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The New York City Economic Development Seminar, Expo & Awards Luncheon: 6. NYC Comptroller William Thompson delivers the Public Sector keynote address. 7. Congressman Rangel co-chaired and addresses the Small Business Economic Summit 8. Kathryn Wylde, President/CEO, Partnership for New York City delivers the Private Sector keynote address at the Luncheon. 9. Assemblyman Keith Wright welcomes the Luncheon attendees. 10. Chase Bank had a great business exhibit at the Indoor Expo. 11. CVS featured a health exhibit at the Indoor Business Expo 12. Manhattan Borough Scott Stringer addresses the Health Seminar attendees. 13. One of the many vendors at the “Healthy Eating” Outdoor Farmers Market.
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NY City Senior Citizens Day Theme: Elders Jubilee
“Our History and Legacy Continues”Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocations: (A) The Senior Citizens Expo 10 AM to 3 PM
Art Gallery of the A. C. Powell Jr. State Office Bldg. (B) Senior Citizens Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Windows Over Harlem Banquet Hall, A.C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg.
Awards Luncheon;Health Expo; Fashion Showcase. Keynote Address made by Hon. ScottStringer, President, Borough of Manhattan with special remarks fromCongressman Charles Rangel, NYC Councilmember Inez E. Dickens,Council Speaker Christine Quinn, State Senator Bill Perkins,Assemblyman Keith Wright, NYC Councilmember John Liu, NotedAttorney, Cyrus Vance and Commissioner for NYC Dept. of Aging LillianBarrios-Paoli
Honorees:Vivian Jones, Office of Congressman Charles B. Rangel & William Hogans, Frito Lay
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“ELDERS’ JUBILEE”: 1. Seniors Citizens Day Luncheon Program Cover. 2. Council Speaker, Hon. Christine Quinn welcomes the Seniors to the Awards Luncheon 3. HARLEM WEEK Board MemberStephanie Francis shares a laugh with the oldest female attendee at the Elders Jubilee Luncheon. 4. Willie Walker, OGS, Councilmember John Liu (Queens), Rev. Dennis Dillon, NY Christian Times,Congressman Charles Rangel and HARLEM WEEK Board Members Stephanie Francis & John Purcell jointly celebrate the “Elders Jubilee” Oldest Female. 5. Attendees at the Senior Citizens Expo. 6. One of the wonderful hats modeled during the Seniors Fashion Fair
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Harlem Zagat Guide Launch: 1. Zagat Spotlight on Harlem 2009/10 Guide 2.Chamber CEO, Lloyd Williams joins with Former President Clinton in welcoming the attendees at the unveiling ofthe Harlem Zagat Guide. 3. The Press Conference announcing the unveiling of the Harlem Zagat Guide attracted major media in large numbers. 4. Former President Clinton shares his support forHARLEM WEEK during the guide unveiling at the Studio Museum. Apollo Salutes HARLEM WEEK: 1. The Apollo Theater saluted the 35th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK on its famous marquis.2. HARLEM WEEK Scholarship recipients receive their scholarships on the stage of the Apollo Theater. 3. J-Harris performs during the Apollo Theater Amateur Night Salute to HARLEM WEEK.
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Bill Clinton launches the Harlem Zagat Guidewith a major press conferenceat Studio Museum of Harlem
Theme: Zagat/Harlem Tourism Guide
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 12th –
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Location: Studio Museum in Harem
Audience: Approx. 150 representatives of
National & International Media
from cable, TV, print, radio and
leaders of New York’s cultural,
artistic and tourism communities
Program Moderated by: Former
U.S. President William J. Clinton
speakers included Tim & Nina
Zagat and Lloyd Williams
The Zagat Survey’s first Spotlight on Harlem
the neighborhood guide, is a partnership between the
Clinton Foundation’s, UMEZ, Carver Bank, I Love New York,
Harlem Business Alliance, Abyssinian Development Corp.,
HARLEM WEEK, INC. and Zagat Survey, was launched to
salute HARLEM WEEK 2009.
Apollo Salute to HARLEM WEEK
Theme: “Apollo Salutes the
35th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK”
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 12th, 7:30 PM
Location: Apollo Theater
Audience: Approx. 1200 attendees from the Tri-State Region,
Nationally & Internationally
The World Famous Apollo Amateur Night salute included scholarship presentations
and a guest performance from HARLEM WEEK featured artist J-Harris.
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HARLEM SUMMERSTAGE MUSIC SERIESTheme: “Presents the 2009 Living
Musical Legends Tribute”Date/Time: Thursday, August 13th
5:30 PM – 8:30 PMHonoring: The Manhattans; Ray, Goodman
& Brown, Blue Magic, Me’lisa Morgan and Chuck Jackson
Location: A. C. Powell, Jr. State Office Bldg. Outdoor Plaza
Audience: Approx. 5000 Harlemites and New Yorkers
Each August during HARLEM WEEK at the Harlem Summer
Stage Music Series Legends are inducted into the National
Black Sports & Entertainment Hall of Fame. This year a spe-
cial award was presented to a longtime friend and supporter
of Harlem Jazz & Music Festival, Willie Walker, Building
Manager of the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building
for his positive work. The music legends who performed on
this special night included The Manhattans; Ray, Goodman
& Brown, Blue Magic, Me’lisa Morgan and Chuck Jackson.
Rucker ProfessionalsLegends Are Honored Theme: A Salute to Legends of
New York City BasketballDate/Time: Friday, August 14th - 6 – 9 PMLocation: Madison Square GardenAudience: Approx. 8000 persons attending
the NY Liberty Basketball GameHonorees: (1) Donnie Walsh, NYC Basketball Legend
& General Manager, NY Knicks (2) Nancy Lieberman, NYC Basketball Legend & General Manager of the NY Liberty; (3) Calvin Ramsay, NYC Basketball Legend & Community Relations Coorodinator, NY Knicks
In a salute to HARLEM WEEK, Legends of the Rucker ProfessionalBasketball League were honored at a ceremony during halftime ofthe New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky game at Madison SquareGarden. The evening celebrated the rich history of the RuckerProfessionals and the Madison Square Garden players & management who have participated in the Rucker Tournamentsince it’s inception in 1965.
HARLEM WEEK Tri-State JuniorTennis ClassicTheme: Healthy Living
& Youth SportsDate/Time: The afternoons of
Fri., Aug. 14th, Sat. Aug. 15th & Sun. Aug 16th
Location: Fred Johnson Tennis Courts 150th St. & A. C. Powell, Jr. Blvd.
Audience: Thousands of Sports lovers and tennis buffs
A three day free competition for youth throughout theTri-State Region and beyond, presented by the HarlemJunior Tennis Program and the Les Halles Cup in con-cert with HARLEM WEEK, the U.S. Tennis Associationand the U. S. Open showcasing the best tennis maleand female talents aged 12 through 18.
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HARLEM SUMMER STAGE MUSIC SERIES: 1. Willie Walker, Manager, AdamClayton Powell Jr. State Office Building is honored at Harlem Summer Stage,the award is presented by Deon Levingston, WBLS-FM/WLIB-AM and HARLEMWEEK’s Voza Rivers 2. NYS Senator Bill Perkins presents a special citation tomusic greats at the Harlem Summer Stage Music Legends Tribute.Rucker Professionals Legends Are Honored 1. NBA Hall of Fame legendKareem Abdul Jabbar. 2. From l-r Rucker Professional Legends CarolBlazejowski, GM, New York Liberty, WNBA; Cal Ramsey, Community Relations,NY Knicks and Donnie Walsh, President, Basketball Operations, NY Knicks areinducted into the Rucker League Hall of Fame at halftime of a NY Liberty WNBAGame at MSG during HARLEM WEEK 3. Legends of Rucker are honored on thehardwood at MSG during HARLEM WEEK. HARLEM WEEK Tri-State Junior Tennis Classic: 1. Flyer for HARLEM WEEKTri-State Jr. Tennis Classic. 2. One of the competitors playing in the JuniorTennis Classic. 3. Former Mayor David Dinkins, Chairperson of the HARLEMWEEK Classic with some of the winners
“Summer in The City”Theme: Saluting WBLS –FM
35th Anniversary
Date/Time: Saturday, August 15th 11:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: W. 135th Street from Malcolm X Blvd. to St. Nicholas Avenue
Audience: Tens of Thousands of Harlemites, New Yorkers, Tourists
“Dancin’ In The Streets” featured a reggae salute to thegreat Bob Marley with WBLS air personalities, performances by Chubb Rock, and Morgan Heritage.Fashion Flava Show, scholarship presentations andsalutes to WBLS-FM’s 35th Anniversary honoreesImhotep Gary Byrd, Champaine and Vaughn Harperand the great “Uptown Saturday Nite” outdoor concert featuring GQ and Ray, Goodman & Brown.
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Entertainment Stages: 1. Activity Listing and Street Activity Map Brouchure for Summer In The City. 2. GQ jams during Uptown Saturday Nite 3. Shoppers browse at one of the many greatexhibitors. 4. Cynthia Smith of WBLS-FM/WLIB-AM presents two HARLEM WEEK Scholarships. 5. A large crowd “Dancing in the Streets” during “Summer In The City”. 6. The thousands inattendance are enjoying the Fashion Flava Show.
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The N.Y. City Children’s FestivalTheme: “Our Children are our Future:
Their Health is our Top Priority” Date:
2 Day Event - August 15th & 16th
Location: W. 135th Street from Malcolm X
& A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds..
Description: Sports, exercise, fashions, back-
to-school and family health
information, entertainment and
childrens gifts for thousands.
Harlem Honey’s & BearsTheme: “Healthy Living
& Exercise for Senior Citizens”
Date/Time: Saturday, August 15th
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hansborough Swimming Pool
W. 134th St.
(btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X Blvd.)
A one day event attended by hundreds from throughout Harlem and
New York featuring Senior Swimming demonstrations, water exercise
and health information.
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“The N.Y. City Children’s Festval”: 1. Children’s Festival Flyer 2. Happy to have her face painted at the Festival 3. The future Lebron James with ball in hand. 4. Children and parents enjoy the activities at the Festival. 5. The United Federation of Teachers shares educational information and direction with Parents, Grandparents and Guardians at the festival. 6. American Dairy and the NJNets join with Dr. Bob Lee of WBLS-FM to conduct a “get fit” basketball clinic for youngsters. 7. Children enjoy the great games at the festival.
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National HistoricBlack College Fair Theme: “Our Educational Heritage”Date/Time: Saturday, August 15th
12 Noon to 6:00 PMLocation: W. 135th St. btwn. Malcolm X
& A.C. Powell, Jr. Blvds.Audience: Thousands of Alumni
attendees and potential attendees of Historic Black Colleges
Over 65 colleges were represented, along with masses ofinformation about financial aid, scholarships, internships, careerand jobs information
“Uptown Saturday Nite”Theme: Saluting the
35th Anniversary of WBLS-FM
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 1:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Place: West 135th Street
between Frederick Douglass Blvd.
& St. Nicholas Ave.
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“The St. Nicholas Ave. Stage”::1. The legendary Ray, Goodman & Brown performing at the “UptownSaturday Nite” Concert. 2. Models Rip the Runway during the Fashion FlavaShow. 3. The Apollo Theater exhibits on “Uptown Saturday Nite.” 4. R&B Greats, GQ keeps the crowd roaring at the Concert. 5. The children ofthe renowned Dance Theater of Harlem in a great performance. 6. The NY CityChildren’s Festival begins with African drummers in a musical procession.
National Historic Black College Fair and Expo::1. The City College of New York exhibits at the College Fair. 2. Attendees geteducational information and direction for their families at the Fair & Expo 3. Thousands of high school & college students and their parents visit theBlack College Fair & Expo to get information for their higher education decisions.
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HARLEM DAYOUR BIGGEST DAYTheme: “We Are the World”
A Special Harlem Tribute to
Michael Jackson
Date/Time: Sunday, August 16th
9:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: West 135th Street from
5th Avenue to St. Nicholas Ave.
HARLEM DAY MAIN STAGES
HARLEM DAY served as a NY City musical tribute to the legacy of the late great Michael Jackson. Artists on all three (3)stages included a tribute during their performance to the late icon Michael Jackson. Those tributes invited the hundreds of thou-sands who attended to participate individually on the streets and sidewalks all across 135th Street from 5th to St. Nicholas Aves.The day included Live Radio Broadcasts from the KISS-FM hit program “Open Line”, and performances on the 5th Avenue stageby; Memphis the Musical, The Bill Saxton Quartet (courtesy of Jazzmobile), Casym Steel Orchestra, Seguida, Citizens ofContrary Knowledge, Apollo Heights, The Love Oasis Gospel Choir;
On the St. Nicholas Avenue main stage by; The Apollo Showcase, DJ Webstar, Al B. Sure, Kristinia DeBarge, Fabulous, ChuckJackson, Bobbi Humphrey and Ray Chew & the Crew All Star Band with a stellar closing performance by the LegendaryBrian McKnight.
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Entertainment Stages: 1. SThe HARLEM DAY Tribute to Michael Jackson “We are the World” 2. TheFabulous Love Oasis Gospel Choir at the 5th Avenue Main Stage on HARLEM DAY 3. Brian McKnight belts outa song like only he can. 4.Hip Hop Super Star Fabulous performs before thousands. 5.Hal Jackson’s TalentedTeen Winners visit the Children’s Festival. 6. The Tribute to Michael Jackson was a huge success! Here isMichael Jackson impersonator extraordinaire CP Lacey is about to take the stage. 7. Delta Airlines had a fabulous photo exhibit on HARLEM DAY. 8. Music great Ray Chew & The Crew is the official band for HARLEMWEEK. 9.NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg visited all sites on HARLEM DAY, here he chats with HARLEM WEEK BoardMember Voza Rivers.
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The New York Health Village Theme: “Our Village Within the Village” Date/Time: Sunday, August 16th
11:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocation: Lenox Terrace Cove
on West 135th St. between 5th Avenue & Malcolm X Blvd.
Audience: Thousands of persons seeking health information, free testing, information on Health Plans, Health Insurance, Nutrition, Holistic Medicine, Exercise, Healthy Eating & Healthy Living. On site testing, education, info. for the entire family
Approx. 50 exhibits ranging from hospitals to healthproviders to Doctors and Dentists and others were a part ofthe Health Village providing on site testing, education andinformation for the entire family.
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Harlem Health Village : 1. The entrance to the NYC Health Village on HARLEM DAY. 2. HARLEM Health Village flyer.3. Harlem Hospital shares information from their table at the Health Village. 4. Blood Pressure testing taking place at theHealth Village. 5. A reminder to get tested, from One Hundred Black Men, Inc. at the Health Village. 6. Attendees also hadopportunity to get special stress relieving energy treatments at the Health Village.
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The Upper Manhattan Auto ShowTheme: 20th Annual Auto Show featuring
Hybrid and fuel efficient cars, motorcycles, antique buses, as well as the latest models, vintage and collectibles including the famous "Jackie GleasonAntique Bus"
Date/Time: Sunday, August 16th 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Howard Bennett Playground on W. 135th St.
Audience: Thousands of car enthusiasts, collectors and historic observers
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Auto Show: 1. Upper Manhattan Auto Show registrationform. 2. Attendees admire the cars in the Auto Show. 3. Vintage “Jackie Gleason” Bus provided by the MTA. 4. A Custom Car rolls down A.C.Powell Jr. Blvd during theAuto Parade thru Historic Harlem. 5. A Beautiful Car displayed on a beautiful day. 6. Classic ‘Vette one of themany classic cars on display. 7. Councilmember, Bill deBlasio, (Blkyn.) joins with Councilmember John Liu,(Queens) in honoring scholarship recipients at the AutoShow. Harlem Small Business Expo: 1. HARLEM DAYattendees browse through the Harlem Small Business Expoarea on 135th Street 2. Shoppers are excited about the qual-ity of items available at the Harlem Small Business Expo 3. A exhibitor poses with a shopper at the Small BusinessExpo.
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Harlem Small Business ExpoDate/Time: Sunday, August 16th
11:00 AM – 7:00 PMLocation: West 135th Street
Btwn. 5th Ave. & Malcolm X. Blvd.Audience: Thousands of
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This inaugural expo was a dedicated Small BusinessPavillion spotlighting special goods and services fromselected Harlem retailers as well as local media.
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The Percy Sutton Harlem5K Run & NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon Theme: “Relieve the Stress”Date/Time: Saturday, August 22nd -
8:30 AM – 12:00 NoonLocation: A 5K Run & Health Walk
through Historic Harlem
Starting Line: West 136th Street & Edgecombe Ave.
Audience: Thousands of Harlemites and New Yorkers as Spectators
Over 3000 participants of all ages and from all parts of NYC,the tri-state region, nationally and internationally participatedin the first Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run and the NYC FamilyHealth Walk-A-Thon. Participants enjoyed the great sites ofhistoric Harlem.
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Harlem 5k: Health Walk-A-Thon: 1. And they’re off as 3,000 runners begin the 1st Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run. 2. Reggie Idlett HARLEM WEEK, Mary Wittenberg, NY Road Runners, Zakia Feracho, NY Road Runners, MikePreston, HARLEM WEEK and Naomi Griffin, Harlem Hospital promote the 5K Run. 3. Runners from all over the country and beyond participated in the 5K Run. 4. Marci McCall and the team of Emblem Health Care exhibit at theWalk-A-Thon. 5. Senator Bill Perkins, Councilmember Inez Dickens with GHCC, Vice President Tony Rogers and NYC Councilmember Robert Jackson after Perkins, Jackson & Rogers completed the run. 6. FOX 5 Personality MikeWoods kicks off the NYC Family Health Walk-A-Thon 7. After the run and the walk were complete, it was time for great music from Ray Mantilla and his band 8. Man. District Attorney candidate, Cy Vance participated in the 5KRun as well as the Walk. 9. Rent-A-Center recruited for employees at the event. 10. The Dance Theater of Harlem leads the warm up for the Health Walk-A-Thon.
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“Joints Are Jumpin’“Theme: Discover: “Our Harlem”Date/Time: Wednesday, August 26th
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Locations: Eight (8) selected music sites and specialty restaurants
Audience: Over 600 specially invited spon-sors, Chamber Members, community based organi-zations, public officials, civic and cultural represen-tatives were treated to sampling of unique foods,wines, beverages, beers, ales and specialty liquorsas well as diverse and unique entertainment.
Celebrating the glory of Harlem's historicNightclubs and Restaurants. This year's"Jumping Joints" included; (1) Sylvia’s, (2) Terracein the Sky, (3) Lenox Lounge, (4) RicardoSteakhouse, (5) Londel’s, (6) Gran Piatto D’oro, andthe newly opened (7) Gospel Uptown Restaurant and(8) Dwyer Cultural Center
“Joints Are Jumpin”: 1. Our guests joyfully jumpedfrom “Joint to Joint,” courtesy of Greyhound, the OfficialBus Line of HARLEM WEEK 2. Jazz Diva “LadyCantrese” performs at Ricardo Steakhouse. 3. (L to R) - WBLS Radio legend Ken “Spider” Webb ishonored at Gospel Uptown Restaurant by Darwin Davisof the Chamber and Marko Nobles of HARLEM WEEK 4. (R to L) – NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly,Councilmember Inez Dickens and formerCommissioner Billie Holiday at the Sylvia’s Joint 5. Jazz Great Sherry Winston performs Under the Stars atThe Terrace in the Sky 6. Michael Garner and Jim Hardingof the MTA presents the MTA HARLEM WEEK 2009“Healthy Eating and Healthy Living” CommemorativePoster. 7. “The Bronx meets Brooklyn” at Londel’sincluding Assemblyman Darryl Townes, Bklyn,Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright, Harlem andCouncilman Al Vann, Bklyn join with NY City BasketballGreats from the Bronx and Brooklyn. The Joint wasMC’D by John “Butch” Purcell, HARLEM WEEK BoardMember 8. Robin Bell-Stevens, Pres. & CEO, Jazzmobilereceives their 45th Anniversary Award from TinaMcCrae, HARLEM WEEK, and Al Reed, Owner of thefamous Lenox Lounge, which was also honored for their70th Anniversary
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A brief photo glimpse of HARLEM WEEK 2008:
1. A Dancing Princess performs at the Great Day2. A youngster meets Shamu at the HarlemHoney’s and Bears Swim Fest. 3. FormerPresident Bill Clinton salutes HARLEM WEEK atthe Studio Museum in Harlem. 4. Athletes inaction at the HARLEM WEEK Tri-State Jr. TennisClassic. 5. Fabulous models in beautiful EveningWear, do a group encore for the audience at theGreat Day “Urban Fashion Fusion” Show. 6. Music Legend Brian McKnight, honorsMichael Jackson on HARLEM DAY.
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HARLEM WEEK & Greater Harlem Chamber Partnership & Sponsorship OpportunitiesWe invite all current and past HARLEM WEEK Sponsors and members of The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, who might wish to receivephoto images from the HARLEM WEEK events ranging from conferences, sporting events, educational, health expositions, seminars, fashion shows,receptions, galas, children's festivals, auto show, etc., to contact Emmett Causey or Tamara Smalling of HARLEM WEEK at (212) 862-8477 or via [email protected] or [email protected] to make your request.
We invite and welcome you to become a co-sponsor, supporter, Vendor, Entertainer, Exhibitor or Sponsor of HARLEM WEEK 2010 or of other GreaterHarlem Chamber of Commerce programs and activities throughout the year. Please contact Winston Majette or Emmett Causey at (212) 862-7200 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
Editor: Lloyd Williams Associate Editors: Marko Nobles, Voza Rivers & Tamara SmallingCreative Graphic Director: JaSon E. Auguste. Assisted by: Winston Majette, Albretha Conner and Chantel Smith. Contributing Photographers: Coordinated by: Hubert Williams including, J. Auguste, Kwame Brathwaite, Dwaine Mitchell, Marc Rasbury, Kenya Smith and L. A. Williams.
