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Gotham Buds Hosts Community-Centered 4/20 Celebration in the Heart of Harlem

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1 year ago

April 16, 2025

New York, NY– April 16, 2025 – Gotham Buds, Harlem’s homegrown dispensary, is throwing its biggest event of the year to celebrate 4/20 with the community that built it. Hosted by NYC’s own Mr. Commodore and Rayyy Rayyy, the celebration will feature hourly giveaways, classic games, a live DJ, a curated photo booth experience, food vendors, and a major prize giveaway for one lucky winner at exactly 4:20 PM. Leading cannabis brands like TICAL, ROVE, To The Moon, and more will also be on-site, connecting with customers and sharing exclusive offering.

WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM

WHERE: GOTHAM BUDS- 248 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

“Celebrating 4/20 in Harlem with the people we see and serve every day is an honor. This holiday is rooted in freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity — and for us, it’s also about joy. Creating safe, relaxed spaces where we can come together, laugh, and share in the moment is everything.”
— Malika Bellamy, Co-Owner, VP of Communications & Marketing, Gotham Buds

This event is a love letter to Harlem — a vibrant, chill, and community-rooted day designed to honor those who continue to support Gotham Buds. Expect positive vibes, live IG coverage, and a real celebration of culture, cannabis, and connection.

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ABOUT GOTHAM BUDS

Gotham Buds is the premier cannabis brand built by New Yorkers for New Yorkers. Located in the heart of Harlem, they offer one of the largest curated selections of homegrown cannabis and smoking accessories, luxurious apparel, and audio entertainment in NYC. Gotham Buds is committed to redefining the wellness landscape and making the transformative power of cannabis accessible. Learn more at www.gothambudsny.com.

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Lee Mendelson Film Production’s 12” Limited Edition Heart-Shaped “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” LP Now Available

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4 months ago

January 20, 2026

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Lee Mendelson Film Productions proudly announces the release of their new 12” Limited Edition heart-shaped “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” LP, for a deeply personal project that honors and extends the timeless legacy created by their father, legendary producer Lee Mendelson, and composer Vince Guaraldi. More than an album, this release is a continuation of a cultural conversation that has resonated across generations.

For decades, the Charlie Brown specials and their music have remained an enduring part of American life. Their longevity is no accident. The legacy endures because, for the first time in popular culture, children spoke to one another honestly about feelings—about loneliness, hope, disappointment, joy, and belonging. Vince Guaraldi’s gentle, expressive compositions, paired with Lee Mendelson’s groundbreaking storytelling, allowed those emotions to be felt rather than explained, creating a rare emotional authenticity that continues to connect with audiences of all ages.

The 12” Limited Edition heart-shaped “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” LP is rooted in that same emotional truth. Designed to reflect sincerity, love, and connection, the project carries forward the spirit of music that speaks directly to the heart. Rather than recreating the past, Jason and Sean Mendelson build upon it, honoring Guaraldi’s melodic warmth while introducing their own contemporary voice and perspective.

This album is the first variant release from LMFP in 2026 that will begin the commemoration of 75 years since Vince Guaraldi started his recording career and 50 years since he passed away.

“This is the warmest, most lyrical musical offering of all the Guaraldi Peanuts scores,” Sean Mendelson said. “Additionally, I am proud to say that Lee Mendelson Film Productions is continuing with our sustainability efforts by manufacturing the heart-shaped LP in the bio-attributed method, which means it uses 90% less Carbon than a traditional record.”

The release stands as a tribute to a family legacy that changed how music and storytelling could communicate emotion, especially through the lens of childhood. It also marks a new chapter—one that respects tradition while embracing evolution.

With this heart-shaped album, the Mendelson’s reaffirm that music born from authenticity never fades. It becomes timeless.

Order the 12” Limited Edition heart-shaped “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown” LP here:

https://recordstoreday.com/UPC/760137199380

Follow Lee Mendelson Film Productions on IG @leemendelsonfilmproductions