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2014 Hamilton Heights - Sugar Hill Cultural Festival and Artisan Fair, Saturday, June 28th, Noon - 5pm

Posted June 23, 2014

4th annual Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Cultural Festival and “Pinkster” Artisan Street Fair hosted by West Harlem Community Preservation Organization, Harlem One Stop, and community partners and artisans collectively building and contributing to the cultural vibrancy and economic stability of our neighborhood - and the West Harlem community. Scheduled for two consecutive Saturdays in June 6/21 and 6/28, this event is also in partnership with the annual NYC DOT “Weekend Walks”, an initiative to promote healthy, safe recreation, highlight local culture, and create high-quality public space in all five boroughs. It promises to be an exciting, educational, and fun-filled day-long event for residents and visitors of all ages.

Come by for our Doggie Fashion Show at 1pm bring your pooch in his/her Saturday best and join the fun! There will also be a Swap Shop for kids' stuff, face painting and the play streets mobile. Morris-Jumel Mansion, Harlem Seeds and Harlem School of the Arts will also offer interactive sessions. And, for the adults -- artisans will showcase some very unique art work, handmade dolls, jewellery, decorative items and body products.

Community partners on 6/28:
America SCORES NY
Hamilton Grange Library
West Harlem Group Assistance
Harlem School of the Arts
Harlem Seeds
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Graham Windham
Alexander Hamilton Grange
Keke Creations
Playstreets Mobile Recreation Van
Doggie Day Spa
Hamilton Heights Parents Group


And, see slide show above for information on some of our wonderful artisans!

If you are a performer -- vocals or instrumental -- above 18 years of age and live in West Harlem, we invite you to participate in our special event "So you think you can sing, huh?" at 2pm - 3pm. Please e-mail events@harlemonestop.org for details. Deadline end of business day, Thursday, June 26th.

After the event, you may to visit a restaurant close by -- culinary delights await you on West Harlem's Amsterdam Avenue emerging restaurant row and at reasonable prices:

The Grange Bar & Eatery, 1635 Amsterdam Avenue @ 141st Street
Coccola's , 1600 Amsterdam Avenue @ W 139th Street
Amsterdam Social Bistro & Wine Bar, 1768 Amsterdam Avenue
Cafe One, 1619 Amsterdam Avenue @ 140th Street
Caffe Latte, 458 West 145th Street