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Movies that Reawaken Wonder: “Coming to America” with Anwar Robinson & Room 28
Pre-show at 4:30 PM includes music by American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson and a dramatic reading of “Coming to America’s” famous barbershop scenes by comedy troupe Room 28. “Coming to America” is a 1988 American romantic comedy film directed by John Landis, and based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, who also starred in the lead role. The film also co-stars Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley and John Amos.
Find out more »Reception for Emmanuel Abreu’s ‘Nuestro Uptown’ at Mt. Sinai Urgent Care
Lifelong resident and photographer Emmanuel Abreu showcases daily scenes in Washington Heights & Inwood from the past decade. Exhibit sponsored by Mt. Sinai Urgent Care/Inwood.
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Summer Haven
Enjoy the first days of summer during this one-day street closure:
Outdoor seating
Free ice cream
Haven plaza info table
Velocity Ride info table
All are welcome!
Cabaret with Jackie Schiffer, UPCA Lobby Series
7pm doors, 7:30pm show, Chicago native Jackie Schiffer developed a love for the stage early-on. A versatile actor and cabaret artist, Jackie has appeared on many of New York’s leading cabaret and Off-Broadway stages. Following a successful NYC producing and performing premiere of Gregg Opelka’s C’est la Vie, Jackie has frequently produced theater and cabaret.
Find out more »Film Works Alfresco Presents “Los Sures,” Pre-Show Music by Los Pleneros de la 21
FILMS BEGIN AT DUSK!!! Announcing Inwood Art Works inaugural FREE outdoor summer cinema series, Film Works Alfresco! “Los Sures”– Monday, June 26, 2017 – 57 minutes. Documentary in English and en Español with subtitles in English. (1984, USA). In the late 70’s and early 80’s, Los Sures was one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. In fact, it had been called the worst ghetto in America. Diego Echeverria’s film skillfully represents the challenges of its time: drugs, gang violence, crime, abandoned real estate, racial tension, single-parent homes, and inadequate local resources.
Find out more »NoMAA’s EXPLORE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC VOICE: PORTFOLIO REVIEW in 2 Parts
PLEASE REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS in order to get the full benefit. A picture is worth a thousand words: what will yours be? Join us in this two-day workshop: Explore your Photographic Voice: Portfolio Review, conducted by renowned artist Fabiola Jean-Louis, and Tone Taghon, owner of Uptown Printing Studio & Color Expert. The workshop is ideal for all artists, from…
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