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Apollo Uptown Hall: Harlem’s Culture – Past. Present. Future.

August 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apollo Uptown Hall:
Harlem's Culture
Past. Present. Future.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

#ApolloUptownHall

Thursday, August 15 / 7pm

Apollo Uptown Hall: Harlem's Culture - Past. Present. Future.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
7:00 PM
Apollo Theater Mainstage

This HARLEM WEEK edition of Apollo Uptown Hall gathers thought leaders from some of Harlem’s most influential arts organizations to celebrate milestone anniversaries in the arts community and discuss what role these cultural organizations will play in either preserving traditions or advancing change.

MODERATED BY:
Cheryl Wills, Spectrum News NY1
Imhotep Gary Byrd, WBLS
Herb Boyd, New York Amsterdam News

FEATURING:
Kamilah Forbes,  Executive Producer, Apollo Theater
Yusuf Hasan, Chairman, The African-American Day Parade
Anna Glass, Executive Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Lloyd Williams, Chairman, HARLEM WEEK Inc.
Donna Walker-Kuhne, Board Member, HARLEM WEEK Inc.
Sade Lythcott, CEO, National Black Theatre
Jonathan McCrory, Director of Theatre Arts, National Black Theatre

PRESENTATIONS & PERFORMANCES BY:
Keisha Sutton-James, Granddaughter of Harlem politician and businessman Percy E. Sutton
Keia Johnson
Marching Cobras Drumline and Danceline

MUSIC BY:
Kool DJ Red Alert, WBLS


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Current Ticket Holders: On Thursday, August 15, event doors open at 6PM for ticket holders. Please arrive and be seated by 6:25pm. Note that at 6:30PM, all unoccupied seats will be released to our guests on the standby line.

Standby Ticket Availability: After ticket holders are admitted, a limited number of standby guests may be admitted on the day of the event to fill unoccupied seats. Standby line will form at 6:15pm and standby guests will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, based on availability.

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Date:
August 15, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Apollo Soundstage
253 WEST 125TH STREET
New York, 10027