Tuesday, May 24, 2016

REMEMBER: THE JEWEL BOX REVIEW AT THE APOLLO


Thursday, May 26th, 6:30 PM,  Identifyin' & Signifyin': Harlem's Queer Arts Legacy at the Apollo,  253 West 125th Street.  With its almost annual presentations the Jewel Box Revue during the 1960s and 70s, the Apollo was one of many venues in Harlem to highlight Queer culture and contributions to the arts and entertainment. From the Harlem Renaissance to the Harlem Balls, historian John Reddick explores the rich and influential legacy of Queer culture in Harlem, along with "Michelle la Fontaine" aka Charlie Calderon who will be performing as part of the presentation.  Free to the public with RSVP on the Apollo site: LINK

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