Tag: National Black Theater
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Underground
For everyone (meaning all New Yorkers) who’s ever thought that there’s got to be a better way to deal with trash – better than just putting out plastic bags after 8pm – Amsterdam comes to the rescue. The new proposed system would operate like a typical garbage chute, but the trash would not just go…
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National Night Out 2022
The ever-amazing Kioka Jackson is asking for help with this year’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd: I hope everyone has had an amazing start to summer. I know a lot has been going on around the country and within our own backyards but It is my hope that as a community we can…
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HNBA November Meeting, Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7:00 PM
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 9th. at 7:00 PM HNBA will welcome Michael Lythcott attend to explain the new National Black Theater building project that will replace the former building on 5th Avenue between 125/126. This large new cultural center and residence will be a major landmark in our community. Learn more about the project, the theater,…
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New Look For the National Black Theater
The National Black Theatre’s site will look very, very different by 2024 when the new building is expected to be finished. The NBT will occupy the first four floors of the building with over 200 residential units above. The architect, Frida Escobedo is working with Handel Architects who is behind the Sendero Verde project (currently…
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November 9th – HNBA Monthly Meeting
Hello Harlem Neighbors, mark your calendar for 7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 9th. HNBA will have Michael Lythcott attend to explain the new National Black Theater building project that will replace the former building on 5th Avenue between 125/126. This large new cultural center and residence will be a major landmark in our community. Learn…
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HNBA Meeting Tonight at 7:00
Join HNBA in learning more about the new building at 125/5th that will house the National Black Theater. In addition, Mark Levine will swing by to answer any questions you might have for the Democratic nominee to be the next Manhattan Borough President. Subscribe to HNBA in order to get access to the Zoom link:…
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HNBA Meeting on Tuesday, October 12th, 7:00 PM
Join HNBA and learn more about the large new development that the National Black Theater has for 5th Avenue at 125/126 Street. We’ll hear from the founder’s (Barbara Teer) son who is managing the project. The Democratic Manhattan Borough President candidate Mark Levine will also swing by our Zoom meeting and answer any questions about…
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NBT
To watch the National Black Theater’s founder, Barbara Ann Teer explain her leveraging real estate to support the arts, see this great clip that shows the $10,000,000 project that is now slated to be torn down and replaced: Note that Barbara Ann Teer was rejected by 14 banks in her quest for financing this amazing…
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NBT Dedication
Barbara Ann Teer speaks about the inspiration of her sister in forming and developing the National Black Theater at this groundbreaking dedication clip (click on the chevron pointing right on the text, below) : And to hear more about the devistating fire that (in part) sparked the rebirth of the National Black Theater, see: Randall’s…
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NBT Make-Over
Our neighbor, the National Black Theater, is not only planning to knock down it’s current building and construct a theater+residential building in its place, it’s also worked to redesign its visual presence and to address the issue of what to do with the art in the current building: NBT houses a diverse art collection that…
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National Black Theater Confirms Demolition and Redevelopment
As we say farewell to 2020, we want to update you on the seeds we have planted during a year that has been marked with tremendous transition and proactive fortification of NBT’s future. NBT has recently formulated a plan to ensure our facility is positioned for Harlem’s future, one that will anchor and recapitalize the…
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National Black Theater To Be Demolished
Nick Garber at Patch.com reports that The National Black Theater building will be demolished. If you recall, the NBT had drilling crews out testing the subsoil a month or two ago – a necessary first step before demolition/construction. The finances of the NBT have been shaky for the last decade or two and this is…
