Morning Reads: Soho BID Battle, Time Share Backyard Debuts, James Franco Gallery Happening

  • In defense of the proposed SOHO Business Improvement District (Villager).
  • James Franco, international man of many talents, presents “High/Low Robe Lowe” at Asia Song Society, 45 Canal Street (Gothamist).
  • Andra Ursuta opens “Vandal Lust,” a solo show at Ramiken Crucible (NYT).
  • A conversation with Hester Street Fair founder SuChin Pak (Local Bozo).