Category Archives: Culture

August Wilson Comes To Broadway!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Sandy

The ambitious intentions of a playwright resulted in the impressive, and enjoyable, “August Wilson Century Cycle”. It consists of a play for every decade of the 20th century and chronicles a part of the black experience in America. One of … Continue reading →

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Sir Sidney Poitier – A Gentleman

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Sandy

“Those that stop their questioning at 75, 60, even 30, cut short their explorations and end up with permanently unfinished lives.” (From “Life Beyond Measure: Letter to My Great-Granddaughter”) Mr Sidney Poitier, whom I considered a national treasure, has left … Continue reading →

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Harlem Book Fair July 18, 2020!

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sandy

The annual event will be different this year. After 22 years of welcoming children and adults to their wide selections of events in person, the 2020 HBF will be “virtual”. ~ “HBF2020 will be live-streamed on Facebook Live, with simultaneous … Continue reading →

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“A Great Day In Harlem” – DVD

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Sandy

by Sandy | Nov 3, 2019 | Art, Arts, Entertainment and Music, music, Photograhy   I always loved that famous 1958 black and white photo of 57 Jazz musicians, arranged on the steps of an apartment building in New York … Continue reading →

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The August Wilson Century Cycle

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Sandy

The ambitious intentions of a playwright resulted in the impressive, and enjoyable, “August Wilson Century Cycle” box set. It consists of a play for every decade of the 20th century that would chronicle some part of the black experience in … Continue reading →

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2018 Harlem Book Fair!

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sandy

On Saturday July 21, 2018, the Harlem Book Fair is celebrating its 20th anniversary with spoken word events, exhibit booths, music, panel discussions and children’s activities. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday in the city. “The vision of … Continue reading →

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DVD: Mr. Belafonte!

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sandy

Everyone knows who Harry is – just listening to a few chords of “Day-O” or “Ma-tilda” brings his handsome face to the mind’s eye. At 91 (he just had a birthday on March 1), he is still attractive of course, … Continue reading →

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19th Annual Harlem Book Fair!

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Sandy

On Saturday, 7/15/17, there will be spoken word events, over 200 exhibit booths, music, panel discussions and children’s activities will be on hand at the Harlem Book Fair. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday in the city. “The … Continue reading →

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At The Smithsonian: Views of African American Life * Opens 9/24/16

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Sandy

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will open on September 24, 2016. The museum’s 11 massive galleries display, in total, more than 30,000 priceless artifacts according to its website. Founding director Lonnie G. Bunch, III says, “This … Continue reading →

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Fierce Hi Heels at the Brooklyn Museum!

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Sandy

I really thought I was raising whatever back in the day when I graduated from “kitten” or “Cuban” heels to a 2 incher. Of course, seeing women prancing around on sky high stilettos today has put me in my place. … Continue reading →

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