# Event Details - **Event Name**: NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: BLOCK PARTY! Join us to celebrate local legend and photographer Alex Harsley of 4th St Photo Gallery. Drop by anytime. This event is FREE!About this EventBLOCK PARTY!Join us in celebration of local legend and photographer Alex Harsley of 4th St Photo Gallery.Alex Harsley has lived and worked on the block since the 1970s, and has been documenting life in NYC since the 1950s. His astonishing archive includes street photography of the Lower East Side, Coney Island and Harlem, among others, as well as event and portrait photography with a particular focus on Black luminaries including John Coltrane, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughn, Coretta Scott King, Angela Davis and many, many others.The events will take place along East 4th between 2nd Ave and Bowery.Join us for free food, a documentary film sneak-peek, photo gallery, performance by Brigitte Barnett-Loftis and the chance to share YOUR story with On This Spot Interviews.Solo Performance & Storytelling. NYC solo artist Brigitte Barnett-Loftis takes the stage with a timely and personal performance that weaves together her journey and Alex's story, in the context of East 4th Street.On This Spot Interviews. Grab the mic and add your story to the archive of NYC stories on our block.Screening: 4th Street Stories. Go back in time with video interviews of people lived, worked, made art, and been part of the rich history of East 4th Street, as we reflect the voice and memory of our community then and now.Photo Gallery. An exhibition of Alex’s photography, documenting the evolution of the block over the years and highlighting the families who have lived here for generations.Live Portrait Painting. Artist Joi Sanchez paints a live portrait that celebrates Alex’s life and legacy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/nytw-block-party-celebrating-photographer-alex-harsley/100001348794995139 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, parties, exhibitions, fine-arts, photography, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: New York Theatre Workshop - **lat**: 40.722881 - **long**: -73.98101799999999 - **full address**: New York Theatre Workshop, East 4th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/048012b1bad46b1da335a5b98e62ed404b83022ba1fb98655ead20ae8d3871af-rimg-w1200-h800-dc647473-gmir.jpg?v=1747177652 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley being held? - **A:** NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley takes place on Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 09:00 pm at New York Theatre Workshop, East 4th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley? - **A:** NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley is organized by New York Theatre Workshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NYTW Block Party Celebrating Photographer Alex Harsley is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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