Temporary Exhibition Celebrates “Existing Two Bridges Neighborhood”

Here’s a little something to brighten up the foreboding fence on Rutgers Slip bordering the apartment complex known as Lands End II. A public art project was recently installed along the one block stretch just above South Street. …

Still from "A Maine Movie," Directed by Matt Nelsen, Story by Matt Nelson & Marty Schousboe.

A Night at the Lower East Side Film Festival

Walking into Village East Cinema for the Lower East Side Film Festival I was directed downstairs where a small group of people crowded around a concession stand featuring metal tubs filled with ice and beer – plastic cups of red and white wine sat between them. …

LES Citizens Parade Comes to Seward Park June 22, 24

The LES Citizens Parade, an activist artwork that celebrates the migration and settlement experiences of long-term Lower East Side residents, will produce two neighborhood marches and dance performances by a “moving company” of local older adults, guest artists and musicians in Seward Park. …

Lower East Side Film Festival Announces 2018 Winners

The 2018 Lower East Side Film Festival came to a close on Wednesday night and winners were announced at the after party …

Photo by Kate Milford/Museum at Eldridge Street, 2017.

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival is Happening Sunday

It’s looking like a nice day on Sunday for this year’s version of the Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival. …

Lower East Side Film Festival 2018 Debuts Tonight

Here’s a reminder that this year’s version of the Lower East Side Film Festival debuts tonight at Village East Cinemas with “Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story.” …