On June 5, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of its historic landmark tenement at 97 Orchard Street with an extraordinary gala event that immersed guests in the vibrant culture of the Lower East Side. The event raised more than $700,000, nearly double the amount raised at the previous gala. Guests explored a 'living timeline' featuring photography, games, whiskey tastings, palm readings, pushcart shopping and more. Food, beverages and silent auction items were provided by more than forty local businesses, including Russ & Daughters, Economy Candy, the Pickle Guys, DiPalo's Fine Foods and Top Hops. Costumed interpreters portraying past residents of 97 Orchard Street interacted with guests.
As the only 501(c)6 advocacy organization for the independent theater and performing arts population of New York City, the League of Independent Theater (which supports the interests of over 50,000 artists who vote regularly*) stands with and endorse Manhattan Borough President, Scott M. Stringer for Comptroller of The City of New York, Julie Menin for Manhattan Borough President, Jimmy Van Bramer for City Council, and other pro-Arts candidates including: Jenifer Rajkumar - District 1; Ben Kallos - District 5; Ken Biberaj - District 6; Melissa Mark-Viverito - District 8; Cliff Stanton - District 11 and Rory Lancman - District 24.
Tonight, March 12 at 7pm The League of Independent Theater will hold a Meet The Candidates event at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in order to endorse pro-arts candidates in the 2013 City Election Cycle. Selected candidates will be invited to speak on the arts issues currently facing our city, and what they will do for the performing arts, if elected. Candidates confirmed at press time include Tom Allon (Mayoral), Julie Menin (Manhattan Borough President), Letitia James (Public Advocate), Corey Johnson (CC Manhattan 3), Yetta Kurland (CC Manhattan 3) Mel Wymore (CC Manhattan 6), Cheryl Pahaham (CC Manhattan 7), Angel Molina (CC Bronx 8), Matthew Silverstein (CC Queens 19), and Kimberly Council (CC Brooklyn 37).
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Chinatown restaurants mobilized and created the Second Annual Chinatown Restaurant Week from March 16 to 31, 2013, which offers $20.13 lunch and dinner specials that include the flavorful highlights of Shanghai, Sichuan, Hanoi, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Peking cuisines some with European, French, Italian, Mexican, and American influences.
On Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm The League of Independent Theater will hold a Meet The Candidates event at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in order to endorse pro-arts candidates in the 2013 City Election Cycle.
On Tuesday, March 12 at 7pm The League of Independent Theater will hold a Meet The Candidates event at The Players Club (16 Gramercy Park South) in order to endorse pro-arts candidates in the 2013 City Election Cycle. Selected candidates will be invited to speak on the arts issues currently facing our city, and what they will do for the performing arts, if elected. Candidates confirmed at press time include Tom Allon (Mayoral), Julie Menin (Manhattan Borough President), Letitia James (Public Advocate), Corey Johnson (CC Manhattan 3), Yetta Kurland (CC Manhattan 3) Mel Wymore (CC Manhattan 6), Cheryl Pahaham (CC Manhattan 7), Angel Molina (CC Bronx 8), Matthew Silverstein (CC Queens 19), and Kimberly Council (CC Brooklyn 37).
Comedian and Andy Kauffman Award winner Harrison Greenbaum to host the Eighth Annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards (the IT Awards), in a ceremony dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway. The ceremony will be directed by Tim Butterfield, Artistic Director of the Straphanger Collective and written by playwright Christopher Weikle.
Comedian and Andy Kauffman Award winner Harrison Greenbaum to host the Eighth Annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards (the IT Awards), in a ceremony dedicated to celebrating Off-Off-Broadway. The ceremony will be directed by Tim Butterfield, Artistic Director of the Straphanger Collective and written by playwright Christopher Weikle.
Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel today joined Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe, State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, State Senator Daniel Squadron, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Regional Director Vincent Hom, Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty, Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association President Harry Nespoli, Community Board 1 Chair Julie Menin, and Southbridge Towers Inc.
In conjunction with the Tribeca Family Festival, Church Street School invites kids, parents, and all comers to make music and art with the neighborhood's renowned musicians and artists - including Mike D. of the Beastie Boys and Andrew W.K.
In conjunction with the Tribeca Family Festival, Church Street School invites kids, parents, and all comers to make music and art with the neighborhood's renowned musicians and artists - including Mike D. of the Beastie Boys and Andrew W.K.
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