On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the Apollo Theater transformed Harlem's 125th Street into an outdoor theater to kick off the Rise Up NYC concert series.
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What Time Is It? Bulova Forges Brand Partnership With The Apollo Theater In Harlem
In celebration of the Apollo’s culture-defining legacy and Bulova’s forthcoming new chapter in its History of Firsts.Continue reading
The Apollo Theater’s Jonelle Procope An Honoree At 28th Annual “Living Landmarks” Celebration” Celebration
On Wednesday, November 3, 2021, The New York Landmarks Conservancy hosted its 28th Annual Living Landmarks Celebration at The Plaza. Continue reading
Kamilah Forbes And Others On The Apollo Theater’s Adaptation Of Between The World And Me
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A Live Deep Dive Into The Artistry Of Aretha Franklin At Harlem’s Apollo Theater Live Wire
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 6:30 pm ET, The Apollo Theater Education Program’s Live Wire series continues to honor iconic artists who have impacted arts and culture.Continue reading
MBP Newsletter From Harlem Grants, To Networks, Census Bureau, And More
It’s Thursday, October 1, 2020. Welcome to the weekly edition of the Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewers COVID newsletter. Continue reading
Harlem’s Apollo Theater Launches New Commissioning Initiative Dedicated To Diverse Artists
The Apollo Theater announced today its first multi-work commissioning initiative dedicated to the creation of a diverse, 21st-century American performing arts canon, Apollo New Works. Continue reading
Kick It With NYC Small Business Services, As They Kick Off A New Initiative In Harlem
Join us on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019, to help us kick off a new initiative to help more black-owned businesses start and grow in NYC.Continue reading
Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud At 50! And Twisted Melodies New At The Apollo
The Apollo Theater today announced that it will bring to its iconic stage two new performances that continue its commitment to articulating and projecting the African American narrative through arts and culture.Continue reading
Wu-Tang Clan Performs “Triumph” At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, NY, 1997 (Video)
In this video of Triumph which is a single released by the Wu-Tang Clan, from their 1997 album Wu-Tang Forever tour as they are invading the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Continue reading
Academy Award-Winner Lupita Nyong’o And Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas To WOW Them At The Apollo
The Apollo Theater announced today details for its WOW – Women of the World Festival 2017 with Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas.Continue reading
Harlem Arts Festival’s 2017 Lynnette Velasco Award Recipient and Honorees
The Harlem Arts Festival (HAF) announced today that actor, former Marine and Harlem fire fighter Hisham Tawfiq, will receive the 2017 Lynnette Velasco Community Impact Award during its 6th anniversary gala on Thursday, March 30 at Riverside Church in Harlem.Continue reading
The Aurum Condominium Opens In Central Harlem
The Aurum, a brand-new full service condominium in the heart of historic Central Harlem, and the first new build north of 125th street in over five years, just hit the market. Continue reading
Count Basie And His Band Live At The Apollo Theater Harlem 1948 (video)
The guys are swinging on this clip of Count Basie (who lived in Harlem) taped live with Clark Terry (Trumpet) Buddy De Franco (Clatrinet) and Wardell Grey (Tenor Sax) at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, between 1948 and 1950.Continue reading
Hello, Jimi Hendrix London Apartment Opens To Public
Jimi Hendrix spent many years in Harlem at the Palm Cafe, the Apollo Theater and many more venues. As some of you may know Harlem has had a number of historical buildings, the Renaissance, Cotton Club, the Lafayette Theater, Connie’s Inn, the Ubangi Club, the Audubon Ballroom, the Savoy Ballroom, the Harlem Opera House, Continue reading