EVENTS NEW YORK
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!!! JUNE 22, 2009
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration of Trumpeter Mark Morganelli’s Jazz Forum Lofts
 WHO: Jazz Forum Arts Executive Director Mark Morganelli invites jazz fans to witness history, as he presents a spectacular, one-night-only event, JAZZ FORUM @ 30, celebrating the Thirtieth Anniversary of his Jazz Forum lofts, where some of the greatest jazz artists in the world performed between 1979 and 1983. When the Jazz Forum closed in April 1983, after four short years, Morganelli had presented 1500 concerts, including memorable shows by Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Tommy Flanagan and Barry Harris, Sphere, Roy Haynes, Pepper Adams, Al Haig, Lee Konitz, Bill Hardman and Junior Cook, Cedar Walton, Bob Berg and Tom Harrell, and countless other great artists.
 JAZZ LEGENDS: Twenty of those artists will reconvene for one special evening: Jazz luminaries performing that night will be Barry Harris, Ray Drummond, Leroy Williams, Lou Donaldson, Jon Hendricks & Co. (pictured above right), Cedar Walton, Buster Williams, Louis Hayes, George Coleman, Joe Lovano, George Mraz, Al Foster, John Scofield, Donald Harrison, Kenny Barron, Rufus Reid, Jimmy Cobb, Claudio Roditi and Paquito D’Rivera.
WHEN: 8pm on Monday, June 22, 2009 at Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY.
WHERE: Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY.
TICKETS: Tickets for JAZZ FORUM @ 30 presented by Jazz Forum Arts, with support from The Stahl Organization, on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 8pm at Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, are $30 - $120 and can be purchased at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office (Broadway at 60th Street, Ground Floor) Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm, or through CenterCharge, 212.721.6500, or at www.jalc.org. For information about Jazz Forum Arts, call 888.99.BEBOP, or visit www.jazzforumarts.org.
Starting June 21, 2009
MELVIN VAN PEEBLES new production:
UNMITIGATED TRUTH: LIFE, A LAVATORY, LOVES AND LADIES
 WHAT: Award-winning playwright MELVIN VAN PEEBLES new production, UNMITIGATED TRUTH: LIFE, A LAVATORY, LOVES AND LADIES
SYNOPSIS: Emmy Award Winner and Four-time Tony Award Nominee Melvin Van Peebles will perform his newly penned Unmitigated Truth: Life, a Lavatory, Loves and Ladies, at the Algonquin Theater’s Parker Theater,
CAST: Melvin Van Peebles, Guitarist William “Spaceman” Patterson and Vocalist Carmen Barika
WHERE: THE ALGONQUIN THEATER’s PARKER THEATER located at 123 East 24th Street - Manhattan (Between Lexington and Park Avenues)
WHEN: June 21-24, and June 28 through July 1 at 8:00 PM
TICKETS: $30.00 ($20.00 for seniors and students) and may be purchased through Smarttix by calling (212) 868-4444 or online at www.smarttix.com.
JUNE 18, 2009 For One Night Only- FREE
GETTING HARLEM HEALTHY – NORTH GENERAL HOSPITAL’S
6th Annual Rhythms for Life Men’s Health Forum
WHO: Samuel Daniel, President & CEO of North General Hospital, will host roundtable discussions with North General’s healthcare experts, free screening for HIV, Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and depression.
WHY: Citing disparities in diagnoses and treatment for a variety of diseases which disproportionately affect African American and Latino men—prostate cancer, diabetes, hypertension and hepatitis C among them—Dr. Daniel saw a need for a forum specifically concerned with minority male health issues. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer stand in the way of leading a long, healthy life: these leading causes of death in men are preventable.
WHEN: Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 pm
WHERE: Apollo Theater
TICKETS: The FREE-to-the-public event for men and women includes roundtable discussions on pressing health concerns and practical ways to address them. There will be live music provided by the Robert Silverman Quartet and a free buffet dinner. In addition, guests will receive the GO GREEN East Harlem Cookbook courtesy of Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer.
Now through June 28th
The H.A.D.L.E.Y. PLAYERS present AMEN SISTER
WHAT: THE H.A.D.L.E.Y. PLAYERS present Roger Parris' award-winning play, AMEN SISTER
SYNOPSIS: Written and Directed by Roger Paris, AMEN SISTER is a play with comedic surprises and dramatic revelations. Five members of the Women's Executive Board of Shiloe Baptist Church face a challenging dilemma when they have to select a new member on their board. They convene a meeting on a Saturday afternoon at Sister Ruby's house to make their decision. Meeting outside the church, having to challenge the imperious Sister Esther, and trying to understand the eccentric behavior of Sister Viola, provide an exciting and entertaining experience in theater as the women struggle with hidden agenda's and well-kept secrets.
CAST: Olivia Williams (Sister Esther), Kimberlee Monroe, Alice Boarman Garcia, Lateefah Abdul-Jabbaar and Taeonna Ancrum,
WHERE: Harlem School of the Arts, located at 645 St. Nicholas Avenue at 142nd Street and St. Nicholas Avenue.
WHEN: Now through June 28th. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 PM, and Sunday Matinees at 2:30 PM. …General Admission is
TICKETS: $22.00, $18.00 for Seniors, Students & Groups of 10 or more, and $8.00 for children under 14. For tickets call TICKET ANNEX at 866-388-4849 or go online at www.ticketannex.com. Call 212-368-9314 to make advanced reservations. Tickets will be held at the door for you. Advanced sale tickets as well as current day tickets (if available) can be purchased at The Harlem School of the Arts Theatre box office before each performance on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. and Sundays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
FREE EVENTS at The DWYER CENTER! From June 18 to 22
Thursday, June 18, 7pm
 WHAT: HARLEM NIGHTS: harlem is...MUSIC: The Latin Tradition
WHO: Celebrating Graciela, the First Lady of Latin music
Featuring... high-octane performance by the Harbor Latin Youth Ensemble
open dialogue with Graciela; Juan Flores, Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis in Latino Studies at New York University; Miriam Jiménez Román, visiting scholar in Africana Studies Program, Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University; and folklorist Elena Martinez.
WHERE: The Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue, entrance on 123rd Street
WHEN: Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm
TICKETS: FREE Reservations required, please call 212-459-1854, info@dwyercc.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009
 WHAT: HARLEM NIGHTS: harlem is...MUSIC: The Blues Tradition
WHO: Honoring Sandra Reaves-Phillips, Acclaimed Actress and Blues Legend
Featuring... historic performance by Harlem's own "ladies of the blues" Ghanniyyah Green, Lady Cantrese and LeeOlive Tucker. Moderated talk with Sandra Reaves-Phillips; Professor Farah Griffin, Director of the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University; and blues historian/writer Gregory Thomas.
WHERE: The Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue, entrance on 123rd Street
WHEN: Friday, June 19 at 7 pm
TICKETS: FREE Reservations required, please call 212-459-1854, info@dwyercc.org
Introducing... Saturdays at the Dwyer
Saturday, June 20, 1-5pm
WHAT: Featuring performances and workshops by... Craig Harris, renowned Jazz musician and composer, Captain Keith Gamble, blues vocalist and guitarist, Veteran Harlem actor and Broadway star James Stovall, Local Harlem tap dancers featuring Michela Marino Lerman & Friends
Harlem's own Impact Repertory Theater All-Star Jazz trio, the quilters behind the Harlem Sewn Up exhibition ... plus a hands-on quilting workshop and demonstrations! Youth performers from Community Works Making a Difference Program from P.S. 149, P.S. 154, and P.S. 242 and more...
WHERE: The Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St. Nicholas Avenue, entrance on 123rd Street
WHEN: Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 5 pm
TICKETS: FREE Reservations required, please call 212-459-1854, info@dwyercc.org
Introducing... The Roger Furman Reading Series
Monday, June 22, 7pm
This special evening will salute the 45th anniversary of New Heritage Theatre with a performance of "Entitled," written by Esther Armah and directed by Petronia Paley. RSVP 212-459-1854, info@dwyercc.org
CHECK OUT THE DWYER GALLERIES...
harlem is...MUSIC, celebrating the rich musical history of Harlem and the legacy keepers of today.
Harlem Sewn Up 2009: Quilted Reflections of a Community, curated by Laura R. Gadson
Experience the incredible work of a group of artists who use thread and fabric to dynamically vocalize their insights and views.
June 12 – July 5, 2009
ASHANTI Starring as Dorothy in THE WIZ
 WHO: Starring Ashanti as Dorothy, along with Orlando Jones (The Wiz), Joshua Henry, James Monroe Iglehart, Christian White, Tichina Arnold, Dawnn Lewis and LaChanze
WHAT: THE WIZ, the 1974 rock and soul musical based on the beloved L. Frank Baum story about Dorothy and her adventures in Oz,
WHEN: June 12 – July 5 at New York City Center
WHERE: 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
THE WIZ PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm; Wednesday – Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm (note: Opening night, June 18 curtain is at 6:30pm; No performances on July 3 and 4); and Wednesday matinees at 2:00 pm. There will be Saturday matinees on June 20 and 27. Closing performance is on Sunday, July 5 at 7:00 pm.
TICKETS: Tickets range from $25 – $110 and are available at the New York City Center Box Office (West 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues), through CityTix® at 212-581-1212, or online
VISIT: www.nycitycenter.org
November 7, 2009 to December 5, 2009
DREAMGIRLS
WHAT: DREAMGIRLS!
WHEN: November 7 to December 5, 2009
WHERE: The APOLLO THEATER
TICKETS: TICKETS START AT $39.50. Buy early for the best seats. Ticketmaster.com. BY PHONE: Call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171. IN PERSON: Bring a printout of this offer to the Apollo Theater Box Office at 253 West 125th Street
BOX OFFICE HOURS: MON – FRI: 10AM – 6PM, ST: 12PM – 5PM
Conditions: Standard service fees apply. No refunds or exchanges.
MORE INFO: For additional information and tickets, please log onto:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/Dreamgirls-tickets/artist/820953 www.apollotheater.org
VISIT: www.apollotheater.org
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