SATURDAY & SUNDAY AT SUGAR HILL MUSEUM

Harlem Bespoke:  Now open on Sundays! The Sugar Hill Children's Museum at West 155th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue was only open for viewing on Saturdays recently but now has Sunday as another day to visit.

ARCHITECTURE: 26-28 EDGECOMBE AVENUE C. 1940

Harlem Bespoke:  The stalled construction of 26-28 Edgecombe Avenue might just eventually restore the original architecture from the alterations at hand since the buildings are now part of the Dorrance Brooks Historic District.  Interestingly enough, neighbors advocated to include the altered buildings in the new landmark neighborhood starting at 136th Street across from St. Nicholas Park.

SEE: FAITH RINGGOLD AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Thursday, May 2nd, Human Spectrum: Narrated by Faith Ringgold at The Sugar Hill Children's Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue on the corner of 155th Street, Hours from 10:00AM-5:00PM, Thursday-Sunday.  Two new exhibitions will be on display at the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling beginning May 2nd. Human Spectrum: Narrated by Faith Ringgold will be on view through September 22nd and extends the Museum’s yearlong celebration of iconic author, activist, and artist Faith Ringgold. Heather Hart: The Oracle of Amplitude by multidisciplinary artist Heather Hart will be on view through January 19, 2020.  More details can be found on the Sugar Hill Children's Museum site: LINK

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READ: NO METHADONE CLINIC ON SUGAR HILL

Harlem Bespoke:  Neighbors were surprised to find out that the landmark townhouse at 730 St. Nicholas was being converted into a methadone clinic but have now successfully blocked that development with the help of local politicians.   The historic home is in a residential part of Sugar Hill and many have pointed out that these type of establishment are disproportionally allocated to uptown neighborhoods.   More on the story can be found on the local news: LINK

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CELEBRATE: HARLEM BASTILLE DAY 2014

Today is officially Bastille Day in France but Maison Harlem helped start the party a day earlier in Harlem this past Sunday.  The uptown event was the first time Harlem has had an outdoor Bastille Day celebration and Sugar Hill Market was on hand to help out with the festivities.  Some early morning showers quickly disappeared by the time the party started and the restaurant was packed throughout the day.  Shoppers which consisted of young families, Harlem bohemians and curious couples lined the streets by midday and were able to meet directly with the local vendors.  Part of the proceeds went to The Global Language project which helps with bi-lingual education in low-income neighborhoods and Harlem really came out to show support even though the weather was spotty at times.  There was also live French Jazz and a petanque field which was quite popular with the many kids that showed up.

For more updates on Sugar Hill Market's next monthly event, follow the official Instagram site: LINK

☞ DWELL: Number 9: Sugar Hill

Harlem is a large part of Manhattan that changes block by block so we have put together a list of the best micro-nabes in Harlem based on location, architecture, transportation and local amenities.  This is our own opinion based on reporting on the neighborhood for a few years and a new post will be made each day until the number one spot has been revealed.

No. 9: Sugar Hill Historic District,West Harlem, St. Nicholas Avenue, Above 145th Street until 155th Street, extending to the immediate blocks west and east.  Sugar Hill is the famous neighborhood where the legendary sweet life can be found.  The architecture of the neighborhood and brownstone side streets are the big selling point but it's location further north and lack of a major commercial district detracts from some of its appeal.  Not much really happens on the hill since it is very residential but there is a scant amount of loitering on the street. A few better shops such as Mamma K's soups, Mountain Bird and Il Caffe Latte 145th Street have opened up in walking distance in recent years so change is slowly happening.  As far as transportation goes, the A train at 145th Street take everyone downtown within 15 minutes and to 125th Street in one stop.