Completed

I have finished the Sketchbook Project challenge.

I just need to post it.

A walk in Harlem on Sunday afternoon

 The rats can often be seen scuttling around a certain part of the street especially late at night.

Some street art on 121st Street. There's more to it than this.

Why a small red lidded container should be so carefully perched on the stoop of the apartment building i have no idea.

The Sunday New York Times was still on the stoop mid Sunday afternoon.

The length and straightness of the streets always surprises.

The architectural features always inspire.

She came up the subway stairs carrying these flowers and headed out along 125th St to who knows where.

This little button was following her mother down into the subway.

This young woman was clambering all over the taxi and posing for her friends to take photos. i think there had been one too many champagnes drunk at brunch in one of the nearby restaurants.

Outside the Vinter on Fredrick Douglass Boulevard.

Out for Jazz

A late night during the week is a challenge but we found our way to Mezzrow to see Hetty Kate.

"A rare opportunity to enjoy Hetty Kate swinging with acclaimed vocal accompanist, pianist Michael Kanan alongside his long time musical collaborator Neal Miner (bass). Playing tunes from the 20s to the 50s, listen to rare gems and hidden treasures alongside stalwart selections from the Great American Songbook by three of the best. Brave the cold, come out and let the music warm your heart."

"MEZZROW is a jazz venue, a listening room and lounge in the heart of the historic district of Greenwich Village. Mezzrow, endorsed by the Steinway Piano Company, has a gorgeous new model "A" (6'3") on which we feature the very best jazz pianists in New York City. Our lounge is a place for adults to enjoy the relaxed social atmosphere of a jazz club. Our Music room is a place for music lovers to have an intimate experience with the artists who are performing. Mezzrow is owned and operated by the folks from Smalls Jazz Club (next door at 183 west 10th street) – a musical environment run by musicians for musicians."

On the way home there was a person with a stall on 34th Street station selling oils and body lotion