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Festive Strolls in West Harlem for the Holidays!

Posted November 10, 2013

The Harlem Cultural Tourism Collaborative, a Harlem One Stop initiative, will launch Harlem Holidays -- two events highlighting West Harlem's arts & culture and restaurants. Harlem Holidays in West Harlem is funded by West Harlem Development Corporation through a grant to West Harlem Community Preservation Organization.

Holidays in Harlem is first in a series of events which will celebrate the cultural diversity and historical significance of wonderful West Harlem. We invite residents and visitors alike to join in support of community and to share your stories and learn about the neighborhood while supporting the arts & artisan community and local restaurants!

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Harlem Holidays


HOLIDAYS IN HARLEM: FESTIVE HOLIDAY WALKING TOURS THROUGH HARLEM HEIGHTS

Did you know that Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade originated in West Harlem and that Clement Clarke Moore (‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’) still resides in Harlem? Learn fascinating facts about West Harlem’s local arts & culture, historic sites & architecture, and visit some of West Harlem’s hottest food and drink venues as we kick-off the Harlem holiday season

***********Saturday, November 23*********
*******Activities - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm *******


*Guided Tours - Traces, Places, Faces
Begin at Convent Avenue Baptist Church @ 145th and Convent Avenue

Trace the initial route of the 1924 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade with John Reddick, Harlem historian, while enjoying the neighborhood's offerings of music - jazz and gospel, architecture, and interesting stories and surprises along the way. (90 minutes approximately)

Guided tours: 12:30pm & 3:00pm

$15 pp (Advance ticket sales $10 pp)

RSVP 212-939-9201 | e-mail tours@harlemonestop.org

12:30 pm - Walking Tour >Purchase Ticket Now

3:00 pm - Walking Tour > Purchase Ticket Now

*Music, Tastings, Arts & Crafts, Art Showing Self-Guided Stroll

Explore and experience one of Harlem’s most picturesque and culturally diverse neighborhood as you move through the many activities along the way: Gospel & Jazz, indoor and outdoor art displays, tastings and shopping delights! Register and download a self-guided map (TO COME) or stop in at the information booth|Harlem One Stop office on day of tour.

•Cocolo Gospel Choir,

Convent Avenue Baptist Church

2:00—3:00 PM

Free. Goodwill Offering Accepted

•SoHarlem Creative Outlet

Holiday Market & Coquito Tasting

1:00—5:00 PM

1361 Amsterdam Avenue at W 127th Street

Unique Handcrafted items

•Hamilton Landmark Galleries

12:00 Noon —5:00 PM

467 West 144th Street, between Amsterdam & Convent Ave

Works of Emerging Artist, Alex Unthank—Artist & Printmaker

•St Luke’s Episcopal Church— Jazz Concert

Marjorie Elliot and Friends Play Ellington & Strayhorn

3:00 pm—4:00 pm

Convent Avenue at West 141st Street

Free. Goodwill Offering Accepted

************Sunday, December 22 ***********
**********Activities - 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm *****

*Clement Clarke Moore now resides in West Harlem, but did you know George Washington also slept here?

Self –guided tour (download guide -- TO COME).

*“555” Parlor Jazz with Marjorie Elliot An Afternoon of Jazz & Spirituals

3:30 pm

555 Edgecombe Avenue, Apt. 3F

RSVP required. 212-939-9201

Free.Goodwill Offering Accepted.

*Home & Studio: Michael Cummings, Quilt Artist. Renowned artist and quilter offers a unique opportunity to visit and glimpse his colorful quilts.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

RSVP required. 212-939-9201

Free.

*Recitation of Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St Nicholas” and Reception

Church of the Intercession, Broadway at 155th Street

4:00 - 6:00 pm

FREE. All are welcome!

CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!

HOLIDAYS IN HARLEM - DO, SEE, SHOP HARLEM!

West Harlem Cultural Partners who have made this event possible:

Harlem Stage, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Convent Avenue Baptist Church, Saint Luke's Episcopal Church, SoHarlem, Hamilton Landmark Galleries, Harlem School of the Arts,555 Parlor Jazz - Marjorie Elliot, historians - Eric Washington & John Reddick, community resident, Marjorie Johnson.

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Itinerary

A. Convent Avenue Baptist Church · 420 West 145th Street · 212-234-6767
B. SoHarlem · @ Mink Building SoHarlem, Inc., 1361 Amsterdam Avenue · 212-222-2792
C. Hamilton Landmark Galleries · 467 West 144th Street
D. Parlor Jazz at Marjorie Eliot's · 555 Edgecombe Avenue · 212-781-6595
E. Church of the Intercession · 550 West 155th Street · 212-283-6200