HARLEM STAGE: FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT
From: Harlem Stage
Harlem Stage Outdoor Summer Concert
featuring The Fats Waller Dance Party
with Jason Moran and Meshell Ndegeocello
and special guests: Maija Garcia/Organic MagneticsVoted one of Ben Ratliff’s Concert Highs of 2011
“… reinventing tunes from the inside out with a jazz and funk band.” Ben Ratliff (The New York Times)After four sold out performances in 2011 at the Harlem Stage Gatehouse, Jason Moran and Meshell Ndegeochello team up for a second year to present the Fats Waller Dance Party - this time as a FREE outdoor experience. Awakening the spirit of the legendary Fats Waller and re-envisioning the importance of moving to jazz, Moran and Ndegeocello rework his music to create a dance event reminiscent of late night jams and rent parties. Backed by a 5-piece-band and joined by the dancers of Organic Magnetics - this joint will definitely be jumpin’.
This evening will also be filled with performances by Amma Whatt, family activities, cuisine from local vendors and raffles including a chance to win tickets from American Airlines.
Commissioned by Harlem Stage, and created by Jason Moran and Meshell Ndegeochello, the Fats Waller Dance Party looks back at the legacy of Smalls Paradise, where aside from its regular nightly sets, it was famous for its after hours jams and rent parties. Fats Waller was a regular who set the joint jumpin’ with late night jams and rent parties. It also took its inspiration from the stride tradition and music for which Waller was a seminal figure and how it presents itself in the musical innovations of contemporary forms. Fats Waller is a recognized genius hailing from the stride piano tradition. He is noted for developing a unique piano technique and his prolific compositional history.
The Harlem Stage Summer Concert is FREE to attend! Doors open at 4PM and the show starts at 5PM.
Come early and enjoy food and drinks from local Harlem restaurants.
Image from: http://richmedina.com/news/2011/4/
Black Women for Black Girls Membership Social
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A Voting Harlem = A Better Harlem
You are cordially invited to:
“A Voting Harlem = A Better Harlem” hosted by Uptown Residents Who Care (URC).
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
6pm-9pm
Chocolat Restaurant - 2223 Frederick Douglas Blvd (120th Street & 8th Ave)
The vital importance of the Congressional primary on Tuesday, June 26th demands a united and organized political group to become a transformational organization in Harlem, where district voter turnout is low. URC’s goal is to create a proactive community group and voting bloc in the Harlem community. This event will encourage people to remember how important it is to vote and be engaged in our community.
With your help, this event should be a great success and a starting point for many great things in the future.
I look forward to seeing you on Monday, June 25 as you join me in supporting this great cause.
All Candidates of the NY Congressional District 13 are invited including: Clyde Williams, Joyce Johnson, Craig Schley, Adriano Espaillat and Hon. Charles Rangel.
With your help, this event should be a great success and a starting point for many great things in the future. Please join us at Chocolat for a night of voter engagement, lively discussion,
plus great drink & food specials.
RSVP HERE http://harlemvote.eventbrite.com
Committee Chair:
Landon Dais (@Harlem4Dais) #VoteHarlem
Host Committee:
Elissa Cofield, Gigi Parris, Lydiga Pass, Carol Frazer, Adriane Linkpon,
Chams Linkpon, Elizabeth Stein, Elkhair Bella, Francine Brown,
Ludwig Reimmer, Brianna Seagraves, Andrew Sivo, Stella Barkor, Sandy Castor, Ethan Mulligan, Rev. Vernon Williams, Ben Gordon,
Nicholas Guidry, Fabrice Armand, Torian Robinson, Debrah Garcia, Sandra Garcia & Lauryn Mcgee
