128 Pinehurst Ave
New York, NY 10033
The United Palace is a church, live music venue, and non-profit cultural center located at 4140 Broadway between West 175th and 176th Streets in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1930 as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, the venue was originally a movie palace designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb. Its lavishly eclectic interior decor was supervised by Harold Rambusch. The theater originally presented films and live vaudeville and operated continuously until closed by Loew's in 1969. That same year it was purchased for over a half million dollars by the television evangelist Rev. Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II, better known as Reverend Ike. The theater became the headquarters of his United Church Science of Living Institute and was renamed the Palace Cathedral, sometimes also called "Reverend Ike's Prayer Tower". It was completely restored and still continues to be maintained by the United Church.
Every Wednesday, from 8 - 11, some of the finest jazz musicians from Washington Heights and around NYC gather to play together and Le Cheile. Hosted by Louise Rogers and Mark Kross. Come play, come listen, come hang! No cover charge.
La Marina's sleek, elegant dining and bar experience, which recently revamped it's Friday service to include their new "REGGAE ON THE BEACH" series, is an oasis right in the heart of Washington Heights. Dine in their covered four star restaurant or relax in their lounge area and take in the beautiful Hudson view. An array of vendor concessions will feed the palate as tropical and exotic sangria blends and cocktails fool you into thinking your are on a Caribbean vacation. Large comfortable lounge areas surround the stage and a small beach area for a unique musical experience, which features comfy couches and chairs. It's romantic vibe is elegant enough to impress a first date or bring a crowd to celebrate those monumental moments in your life. La Marina 348 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10034