Langston's harlem nights
Pictures from the Langston's Harlem Nights fundraiser. Nearly all photos taken by Providence's own Justin Case.
To keep our work going, the LHCPR Committee help Langston's Harlem Nights fundraisers in 2023 and 2024. Both were held at Machine & Magnets, 400 Main St. Pawtucket, RI.
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In the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance, they was an old-fashioned rent party with a jazzy, dress up, high-style-nightclub feel. Several understood the assignment and showed up in style! There was live jazz music grooved to from the Leland Baker Trio, a Best Dressed competition, soul food reminiscent of the era, and a poetry corner to show off your skills. Art that was displayed brought us back in time as well as cultural accents that allowed you to learn: the lingo of the Harlem era, more about our forever poet laureate, and our necessary, year-long work. There was also period drinks and mocktails including Langston's favorite Hot Daddy creation as well as surprise musical performances, poetry and so much more. While these fundraisers are over, we welcome donations all year long so keep them coming by clicking the button above.
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These fundraisers were THE cultural immersion events of that year's Fall! Be on the lookout for more of our events.​​​
Take a look at our souvenir programs from Harlem Nights and Harlem Nights2. They include a list of our vendors, those who donated, and others who partnered with us by buying ads. There are also additional rent party and Langston Hughes pictures.
