this is what im talking about. Sam gets it. he knows that this was just the sort of thing that would instantly brighten my day!
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From: Sam J. Miller
Date: Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 5:34 PM
Subject: Review of New Inwood Gay ClubHi, manhattanspeak!
I’ve been a reader of your blog since I moved to Inwood four years ago, and I hoped you and your readers might appreciate a review I just posted of the new gay club that opened up on Dyckman, Le Boy Bar!
http://samjmiller.com/2010/09/19/inwood-gets-a-gay-club-le-boy-bar-venue-review/
Even for my heterosexual comrades and neighbors, if you love dancing it’s a very chill spot worth checking out…
Thanks for two years of good reading material,
Sam J M
www.samjmiller.comno wonder everyone was looking at me funny
figured i had a zit on my forehead, completely forgetting about my massive “highlight.”which will look so much better once i put on loads of black eyeliner and mascara.if i can find them. i havent worn makeup since last winter.this might be my motivation.“In The ‘Wood: A new web series set and shot in Inwood.”
our much adored friend, J.Holtham (and super talented team), have been working on a top secret project. be the first to check it out Sunday, July 11th:*dials babysitter*
The Art Of The Bumrush
occasionally your favorite puerto rican gets really fucking bored. it is in those moments that we are inspired to do / create / organize something we had no idea we were going to do when we sat on the toilet this morning.
hence, the Inwood Bumrush was born.
it started on a snowy, winter day. we were all at home, bored out of our skulls, and someone on twitter said, “Anyone want to meet for a burger at Piper’s Kilt?” Two hours later, the poor waiter was buried in cranberry vodkas and fried onion rings.
we did it again, and again: surprising local eateries at the last minute with 10+ people.
the last one was at Caridad across from the library. 12 people showed up and our bill was about $200 (with tip!).
can we top that? i doubt it.
but it sure beats sitting in front of the tube yet another night.
the boss is home tonight (and by boss i very clearly mean my bill paying, food making, butt humping husband) so i’d have to check with him to see if a bumrush is even possible since if he’s in a shitty mood it will never work.
this divide of power is what makes us strong, people.
ps: bumrushes are family friendly.
you’ve been warned.
update later.
Calling All Anti-Socials: Join The Hoop Jam, 3pm Today
Happy Easter!
Just a quick reminder that today is our first big Hula Hoop Jam in the park on a lawn facing the salt marsh. There will be hoops to borrow or purchase ($20) for all ages & sizes (toddler/arm, kids, adult sized hoops.) We’ve had excellent feedback from everyone who has joined the Hoopers the last few days, so we have decided this will be a weekly event Sunday’s @ 3pm.
Please check the sledding hill and Indian Road Lawn (near 218th street) – we might have to move due to group size and available green space. You can’t miss us, we’ll be hula hooping. =)
All skill levels welcomed!
Recruiting Local Teens for Free Theatre Program (@peoplestheatre1)
support local arts for our young people and help spread the word!
Dear Community Leaders,
We need your help to find a group of dedicated young people interested in making a difference in their community.
People’s Theatre Project, a local organization that offers theatre opportunities for the community, is looking for 15 high school aged participants for a Free Teen Theatre Ensemble Program called “If I Ruled the World”.
The program runs for 12 Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm beginning March 6 and ending May 22nd at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center on 173rd St. & Ft. Washington Ave.
Attached is a flyer for your use and below is some more information on the program. Please email or call me if you know of any students that would be interested in participating. Please feel free to forward this email to your contacts as well!
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People’s Theatre Project announces a new theatre ensemble program for youth in Washington Heights and Inwood facilitated by local author Karen Gormandy. The participants will work together for 12 Saturday afternoons beginning March 6th to create a theatre piece that explores the idea “If I Ruled the World.” The first 6 weeks of the program will consist of dialogue on local and global issues affecting the community, writing the theatre piece, as well as discussions with professional theatre artists from various disciplines. The second half of the program is devoted to rehearsal and production. Participants lead all aspects of production from marketing to production design and performing.
We are looking for a group of 15 local high school aged artists, actors, musicians, dancers, directors, producers, designers and activists to be part of an ensemble that asks questions, seeks answers and speaks their mind. No experience necessary!
Sincerely,
Bob Braswell
Co-Executive Director
People’s Theatre Project
646.359.1614
www.PeoplesTheatreProject.orgFind us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/peoplestheatreprojectFollow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/peoplestheatre1Watch us on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/theatreintheheights
12/5 Art Show at Hebrew Tabernacle
Check out this Art Show just two subway stops away!
sorry, can’t figure how to to display this PDF so just click on the link above to view the original document sent by Marty Collins.
Come early, browse, mingle and enjoy!Cash, checks and major credit cards accepted.
Event info and reservations: call the synagogue office 212-568-8304Auction info: call State of the Art – 800-242-7682
during an art auction at
Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation551 Ft. Washington Ave. @ 185 St.
Saturday, December 5
Preview: 7pm Auction: 8pm No entry fee
Prize art collection includes works by:AgAm • Behrens • Buckels • chAgAll • DAli • Disney • DelAcroix • erte kinkADe • mcknight • miro • neimAn • PicAsso • rAAD • rockwell • scott*most artists’works featured in auction*
Refreshments, wine, classical music
and a stunning selection of internationaland affordable art for every taste and budget.
The informative and entertaining auction will be presented byState of the Art featuring:
Lithographs / engravings / etchings / watercolors / silkscreens / giclee / cartoon cells / original oils / and various mixed media all magnificently framed
Buy artwork by
Picasso•Dali•Disneychagall • Rockwell
The Uptown Connection
hurray! there’s a new group here in our tiny little neighborhood called Inwood Networking Parents. it’s a closed group on FB, so there’s no guarantee that we will be accepted and im now a member!. regardless, here is the intro letter i wrote to the moderator on InwoodKids, and i wanted to extend the offer to all my Uptown readers.
Hello! I am now a stay-at-home mommy blogger of twins and a teenage boy. My Manhattan’s Peak blog focuses on everything fabulous and fun in Inwood, as well as the occasional post about our personal parenting trials & tribulations. If anyone is looking for free local promotion or marketing (it’s what I call “Linky Love” on my blog) I would gladly put a post up on your behalf. I get a couple of hundred hits a day, mostly from my local readership base which includes Inwood, the Heights, Harlem and Marble Hill. The tone of my blog is very, very laid back and conversational. This is a place where my friends meet, and most of my friends in both “real life” and “online” live uptown. My husband has been nudging me lately about making some money via a “blogging from home” situation, so FYI I might put some advertising up on my sidebar in the near future.
My plan is to request to join the facebook Inwood Networking Parents group today, and will request your permission before posting any referrals on Manhattan’s Peak blog. Also note that my blog URLs are also automatically imported into my twitter feed and facebook account, so anything posted will be far reaching within my extended network.
Word of mouth via local blog posts spread like wildfire up here, and I’d love to help any Uptownies out if I can.
Please email me offline if you are interested in getting your business posted. manhattanspeak at gmail dot com
Thanks,
Zaida
mom to Ryan – 15, Gabriel & Stella – 3 months
blog | twitterin this economy, we can all use a little free help these days. expect to see me shilling my own baby goods up for sale, and yes, it’s true – im considering putting ads up on the blog. i know! im selling out! there goes my gangsta lean, right? but we have 3 kids and 2 dogs to feed, so i might as well put this blog to good use in some way, shape or form. it’s kind of unfair for my husband to handle the entire financial load all by himself.
and if i can help a neighbor out in doing so, then why the hell not?
update: Susan asked a great question – you DO NOT need to be a parent to have a post put up on my blog, just a local business owner or self employed. you must request an invite to the FB group i linked which i am not at all associated with, unless im approved and then i will be a member. also, i will gladly put up any IRL friends info even if you dont live uptown. friends take care of each other!
check out more linky love on my sidebar.
NMP FREE Programs for July 28 thru August 5, 2009
can you believe summer is half over already? we still have so much we want to do, dont let time run out!
worth noting: Sunset Yoga, Tai Chi Lessons, Dracula, Joan of Arc, and take the kids Early Morning Fishing…
JOIN: Wahi/Inwood Brunch & Supper Club
one of my favorite secret keepers has come up with yet another brilliant idea: a local Brunch & Supper Club. what better way to get to know the neighbors to your North & South, East & West, than over some yummy food and plenty of drink!
from the group invite:
A club to bring together the young professionals of our community; and foster growing relationships between the new and old residents of our historic neighborhood.
knowing how fabulous Claudio is, i am sure there will be lots of excellent restaurants on his venue list. hopefully some of them will be kid friendly. (hint! hint!)
join the WaHi/Inwood Brunch & Supper Club now.
want to get to know the host before the events roll around?
read Live Above Mediocrity, and
follow Claudio Cabrera on twitter.
we’ll be adding this one permanently to the sidebar.
file under: linky love
