Tag Archives: Northern Manhattan

Bruce’s Garden Summer Readings

Geoff Wisner on George Tempelton Strong’s Civil War Diaries

George Templeton Strong: Civil War Diaries (Library of America, 2026) Geoff Wisner, editor.

Geoff Wisner is an author and editor whose work is published widely. In his latest book, the noted Thoreau scholar turned his keen editorial insights to the prolific diarist George Templeton Strong’s writings on the Civil War. These writings are remarkably vivid and suffused with novelistic detail. Strong wrote eyewitness accounts of the 1863 Draft Riots, field hospitals teeming with wounded men, and his meetings with both Grant and Lincoln. This book is greatly anticipated by scholars, and should also be a great read for all interested in New York history.

No Name Super Storyteller Party (September 2025)

No Name @ Word Up Super Story Party In Washington Heights On Tuesday, September 2 at  7pm
 
 
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 2025 — On Tuesday, September 2, 2025 No Name Comedy/Variety Show producer Eric Vetter and host Jeff Rose bring New York’s best established and emerging authors and storytellers including: Adrianne Frost to the Word Up Community Bookshop in Washington Heights @ 7pm. for its monthly series “No Name at Word Up Super Story Party. The show will also include a “Magic Hat Open-Mic” where audience members can signup for a chance at four minutes of stage time to share their own stories. Admission is FREE, donations welcomed. Masks and proof of vaccination may be required. Word Up Community Bookshop/Libreria Communitaria is located at 2113 Amsterdam Avenue (corner of 165th Street) in Manhattan. Subways: A, C or #1 train to 168th Street (walk south to 165th St, turn left, then walk east to Amsterdam Avenue). For additional information, go to [wordupbooks.com].

Hebrew Tabernacle: Elizabeth Lorris Ritter’s Magen Davids from Around the World

On the day of the opening reception Liz will be leading services with Rabbi Paula who has invited her to remain on the bima and speak about the magen david photos she’s taken on her travels.
Please join us for Shabbat Services and the Gold Wing opening reception on Friday, August 29, 2025.
  The exhibit will end on Yom Kippur, Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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  Hoping to be with you at the opening!

“Rising in the Heights” – Live Music in the Parks

Puerto Rican musicians singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” and soprano Carmen Cancél join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring “One Sweet Song” by Jyoti Gapal. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy this fun, interactive performance for all ages!

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Private support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.

 

 

Rising in the Heights – Live Music with Carmen Cancél & Jainardo Batista

Puerto Rican musicians singer/ percussionist Jainardo Batista of “Buena Vista Social Club” and soprano Carmen Cancél join forces with Leadlights Ensemble for an unforgettable event of music and storytelling, featuring “One Sweet Song” by Jyoti Gapal, ill. by Sonia Sanchez.

Rising in the Heights is a festival of free outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and bilingual storytelling. Free copies of the featured book will be available.

This project is made possible in part with funds from UMEZ Arts Engagement, supported by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ); and Creative Engagement, supported by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the City Council and the Howard Gilman Foundation. UMEZ Arts Engagement and Creative Engagement are administered by LMCC.