Harlem Renaissance JAZZ, FILM & ART
“An Evening of Cultural Celebration”
September 29, 2009, Harlem NY: Harlem Renaissance Economic Development Corp will host its 7th annual award-winning “Harlem Renaissance JAZZ, FILM, and ART” The event, held at the New York Public Library, 203 West 111th Street, is an evening of cultural celebration that showcases the best of jazz, film and art in Harlem on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 6-8pm.
| 6:00-7:00 pm | Dee Ramey & Jazz Fever |
| 6:00-8:00 pm | Visual Artists Showcase |
| 7:00-7:15 pm | Cultural Hero & Living Legend Awardee Lamon Fenner, Executive Producer, WHCR 90.3FM |
| 7:15- 8:00 pm | “The Incredible Journey of Charles Pinkney"... a film inspired by young people. |
“Harlem Renaissance JAZZ, FILM & ART” is a one-of-a kind event that provides exposure for talented emerging and established artists of the visual arts, jazz and filmmaking. Since 2002, Harlem Renaissance EDC has received commendations and acknowledgements for producing this event including an award from New York City Department of Small Business Services in conjunction with the Office of the Mayor in 2005. Each year since its inception, our event attracts from 500 to 3,500 people depending on the venue.
Harlem Renaissance Economic Development Corp (est. 1999) is the community sponsor of Harlem Renaissance JAZZ, FILM & ART. The organization is an award-winning 501C3 not-for-profit corporation that serves as an economic engine to promote and stimulate business activity in SOHA (SOuth HArlem and Greater Harlem. One of the core values of the organization is to use cultural events to stimulate economic activity.
The New York Public Library, where the event is to be held, is a special resource in our community that offers a wide range of programs for adults, seniors and our young people. We encourage you to bring a young person or two to this event to expose them to the best of our culture. They will experience the exciting seafaring adventures of The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney in the comfortable setting of our neighborhood’s library. The filmmaker Mr. Bill Pinkney created the film especially for our young people to inspire them to develop their unique genius and to live their dreams.
“Harlem Renaissance JAZZ, FILM & ART” continues the cultural and artistic legacy of Harlem - the cultural Mecca of the African/African-American world and, indeed, the rest of the world. It is the only event of its kind in SOHA and is not to be missed! A suggested donation of $20 will allow Harlem Renaissance EDC to continue to present cultural programs for the benefit of Harlem and New York City. Donations can be made here online or by check or money order payable to Harlem Renaissance EDC 125-135 W111th Street, 6C New York NY 10026 prior to the day of the event. To RSVP and for more information, please call 212. 300. 5904 or email harlemedc@gmail.com