On The Town
Saturday, 04 February 2012 00:00 Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 February 2012 23:15
Barbara Bullardfor What’s The 411 checked into the VIP preview reception for the third annual 2012 Harlem Fine Arts Show, a leading showcase for modern and contemporary African Diasporic art.Held on February 3, at The New York Times Building, the preview reception brought together a diverse group of power brokers, collectors, and art enthusiasts to celebrate the imagination and spirit of the visual arts community.
In this video, we meet Dion Clarke, Founder of the Harlem Fine Arts Show and President of JWD Enterprises; Michelle Lee, Wells Fargo, Regional President for the Northeast; artist Sir Shadow; Cathy Shannon of ENS Gallery Kentucky; artist T. Ellis; Donna Mussenden-Van Der Zee wife of famed photographer Van Der Zee; Andrew Mitchell Co-Founder, Harlem Fine Arts Show; Rachel Cheeks Gabban, Director of Global Diversity, Pepsico; and Charlane Brown Wyans, Professor at Berkeley College and St. Johns University.
A two-day exhibition of more than 100 emerging and established multicultural artists followed on February 11 and 12 at the historic Riverside Church of New York City.
Friday, 30 December 2011 21:35 Last Updated on Saturday, 31 December 2011 16:42
C. Knox LaSister, an urban planner and real estate attorney, held an opening reception for Homage, a group art exhibit celebrating the work of his mother, Myra Pankey LaSister, and other artists. Renowned artist and illustrator, Al Johnson, curated the exhibit, which was held in a stylish “pop-up” gallery, called Knox Gallery located in a West Harlem townhouse that is awaiting sale. Al is also the Creative Director of Knox Gallery. The event brought out Harlem and New York City art lovers and those who just enjoy a good party, including Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from Queens.
In addition to the joyful paintings of Ms. LaSister, the exhibit featured the work of Ademola Olugebefola, Adger Cowans, Al Johnson, Jennifer Anne Moses, Mary Zee, Omo Misha, Otto Neals and Tomo Mori.
Barbara Bullard conducted the interviews.
Saturday, 24 December 2011 14:16 Last Updated on Saturday, 24 December 2011 15:27
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal dropped into a Barnes & Noble in New York City to sign copies of his new book, SHAQ UNCUT.
Hundreds of people lined up to get a signed copy of his book and some even brought basketballs for his signature.
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 00:00 Last Updated on Friday, 30 December 2011 00:01
http://whatsthe411.com was in the mix when Indique Hair launched its Studio Collection THE PERFECT 10, just in time for the holidays. And, the ladies didn’t let a little rain (actually a lot of rain) keep them away from the celebration. They were lined up in the rain outside of Indique Hair’s flagship store in SoHo for a few hours because the promotional giveaways were off the chain! The first 10 women on line won a Perfect 10: 10 piece clip-inset in PURE Wavy or BOUNCE Relaxed Straight (retail value $175 to $229)!
The event, sponsored by Ericka Dotson of Indique Hair and hosted by Danielle Gray of The Style and Beauty Doctor and Bag Ladies Radio, included:
- In-store consultations with Indique Pro Stylist Tiffany Peterson,
- Exclusive giveaways,
- Generous discount on select items, and
- A few ladies were chosen to enter Indique Hair’s exclusive Holiday Makeover Lounge!
And, if that wasn’t all, someone won a pair of Indique BLINK Mink lashes and two people won two (2) tubes of Limited Edition BOUNCE MYSTERÉ Curl and an install by Indique Pro-Stylists among other prizes. And, two tubes are enough to cover a full head.
When Indique Hair throws a party, you want to be in the house!
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 00:00 Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 14:17
The Krimson movement made a stop in Brooklyn with the Krimson By Kwame Bows in Brooklyn. Kwame Jackson, Entrepreneur and The Apprentice First Season Runner-up, gave us the “411” on his new line of executive neckwear, which includes classic long ties and his latest style addition, Krimson bowties! The affair featured holiday cocktails and a festive trunk show at a location in downtown Brooklyn. And, we might add that the ladies were really rockin’ the ties! Could this be a fashion trend in the making?
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 00:00 Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 22:10
The winners of What's The 411 Networks' 2011 Holiday Giveaway are Stephanie Frizzel, Rachel Sapin, and Bridget Thoreson. Stephanie, Rachel, and Bridget won a 30-Day Unlimited MetroCard to get their holiday shopping on! Woo-hoo!
Unfortunately, Rachel isn't in the video because she was tied up with school (she is doing graduate studies in journalism).
This holiday sweepstakes was held on Facebook. The winners were randomly selected by a Facebook contest app. The contest was open to those who "Liked" What's The 411 Networks' Facebook page between October 27, 2011 and November 30, 2011. The winners were chosen on December 1, 2011.
Like What's The 411's Facebook page at WhatIsThe411 and be counted among our growing list of fans! You never know when you may win some freebies. So Like WhatIsThe411.
Congratulations ladies!
Thursday, 10 November 2011 00:00 Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 22:11
Redemption, Inc., a nonprofit youth-education and community empowerment organization, celebrated theArt of Legacy at its annual fundraising gala on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY.
The theme, theArt of Legacy, honored people who have left a legacy for their children or for others to live by. The honorees included: Dr. Una Clarke, former NYC Councilmember, 40th District, Brooklyn, New York; Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Member of Congress, NY-11th Congressional District; Charles Grannum, D.M.D, Cosmetic Dentist; Colvin Grannum, President and CEO, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Inc.; Jeffrey Grannum,Managing Agent for Flagstaff Clapham Group Real Estate Co. and Retired Director of Labor Relations, NYC Transit; Vera Moore, President and CEO, Vera Moore Cosmetics; and Consuela Helms, National Vice President, Product Development and Training, Vera Moore Cosmetics.
Also featured in the video are: Honorable Major R. Owens, former Member of U.S. Congress and Distinguished Professor, Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York (CUNY); NYC Councilmember Jumaane Williams; and Tiffany Tucker, President and Founder, Redemption, Inc.
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 00:00 Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 00:15
What's The 411 (http://www.whatsthe411.com) attended a Libby Ross Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness month event. The Libby Ross Foundation presented several singer-songwriters at a mini-concert, the Songwriters Beat, in Manhattan in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and to raise money for breast cancer research.
Saturday, 01 October 2011 00:00 Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 23:04
What's The 411's Ruth Morrison covered the Bedford Stuyvesant Food and Family Day, a summit that brought together local residents, food justice advocates, urban farmers and gardeners, local businesses, educators and community organizations to examine wellness and access to healthy foods in Bedford-Stuyvesant. There were workshops, walking tours of community gardens, cooking demonstrations and entertainment. Bedford Stuyvesant Food and Family Day was a partnership of the Coalition for the Improvement of Bedford-Stuyvesant (CIBS), Council Member Albert Vann and the Brooklyn Community Foundation.
The video captures the essence of healthy foods, and interviews with Joel Berg, Executive Director, New York City Coalition Against Hunger; Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz; Cheryl Smith, Food Network Host and Chef/Owner, Cheryl's Global Soul Restaurant; Colvin W. Grannum, President and CEO, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation; and Lockie Andrews, President, Catalyst Consulting and Catalyst Cares.
Other notables in attendance, but not appearing in the video, were: Craig Samuels, Chef/Owner, Peaches, Peaches Hothouse Restaurants; Avis Richards, Owner Birds Nest Productions and Producer, NYCLunchTV; and Lisa Suraino, Owner, Veggiecation.
Saturday, 01 October 2011 00:00
What's The 411?'s Ruth Morrison checked in with Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church's Temple Ministry as the members were making preparations for its annual walk-a-thon. The event was held at Herbert Von King Park in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant.