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Word Up Books Book Harvest

3/16/14: Word Up Books CSB Book Harvest!

This Sunday, March 16th, 3–6 PM, join current CSB members at Word Up Community Bookshop for an exclusive first pick at a huge selection of used books during this very special event. Entertainment and light refreshments—courtesy of Mambi Restaurant…

A Place At The Table

3/8/14: Word Up Books Presents A Place At The Table

Saturday, March 8th 6:00 PM Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ 165th St. Admission: $5 (reduced to $3 if you sign up for a Continuing CSB Membership) City Harvest’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, Word Up Community Bookshop, and…

Reyna - Proud

Spread Love: Reyna Releases Her Long-Awaited EP Proud

That’s right people, the one and only Reyna of MTV’s Washington Heights fame has just released her much-anticipated EP, Proud. Proud is a cool collection of 7 tracks written by Audubon and produced by Audubon, Eckz, Frankie P, and…

Her-Story - Negro Claro - Karen Rodriguez - Jay Franco

Uptown Video: Karen Rodriguez – Aunque Me Cueste La Vida

To properly celebrate Dominican Independence Day, Washington Heights’ own Karen Rodriguez released this excellent cover  of “Aunque Me Cueste La Vida” which was popularized by Dominican singer Alberto Beltran.Enjoy!…

Claudia De La Cruz

The Definition of Dominican Part 4 | Manhattan Times

Story, photos and video by Sherry Mazzocchi Claudia De la Cruz is an educator, community organizer and the general coordinator of the youth leadership development project at Da Urban Butterflies in Washington Heights. Her parents moved from the Dominican…

Nueva York - Los Diablos

Uptown Tonight: Nueva York Pop Up Shop @ Dyckman Bar

The good folks at Dominican York are throwing a Pop-Up Shop celebrating Dominican American Heritage and the release of their new collection at Dyckman Bar (221 Dyckman St) tonight starting at 7pm.…

United Palace Theatre

2/26/14: Stand-Up Comedy Extravaganza @ The United Palace

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 Doors 7pm, performance 7:30pm $15 online, $25 at the door “No Name” co-founder Eric Vetter celebrates two decades of producing “NYC’s Best Damn Comedy / Variety Show” with an anniversary blowout. Known for bringing a…

2/22/14: Word Up Books Presents Bling: A Planet Rock

Saturday, February 22nd 6:30pm Word Up Community Bookshop 2113 Amsterdam Avenue @ 165th St. Bling: A Planet Rock—directed and co-produced by Inwood/Washington Heights native, author, and documentary filmmaker Raquel Cepeda—is a critically acclaimed feature documentary about the intersection of hip-hop,…