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NEWS & EVENTS:
FAB in the News: WNYC - June 23, 2008
Art on the Lower East Side - Strategies for Survival in a Changing Neighborhood, by Brigid Bergin
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See what's happening for Gay Pride - June 20-30, 2008
FAB celebrates Gay Pride most of the year, but we're especially excited about this week's special line-up. Starting on Wednesday catch Kim Smith in the cabaret hit, Johnny Come Lately. Or perhaps the famous duo Split Britches (Peggy Shaw & Lois Weaver), is more your cup of rainbow margarita, as they once again expose with hilarity the end of the American Dream. Whether or not you attend the show, make sure to stop by La Galleria, their visual art space, to SIDE X SIDE, which is sure to expose you to something new, but we are not telling what. Also, let's not forget a tale of black girl victory at the historic WOW Cafe Theatre, the oldest (to our knowledge) women and trans folks' theater collective in the country. Then polish off the weekend with the New York Neo-Futurists as they perform a special Pride version of their weekly show with raffles, prizes, and special guest Shayna Ferm - and all proceeds go to benefit a great cause, the Ali Forney Center!
Do not arrive fashionably late, but do arrive fashionably (as we will, in feather boas and heels) in the East 4th Street Cultural District, this Pride Week.
East 4th Street Cultural District Streetscape
On June 4th, Starr Whitehouse Planners & Architects presented an overall design for the Streetscape of the East 4th Street Cultural District. The design was the result of months of research, meetings and workshops with arts groups, residents, and merchants. We will be working with all our partners to bring this design to life over the next two years. Special thanks to Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, the New York State Housing Trust Fund, New York State Council on the Arts, and The J.M. Kaplan Fund.
DOWNLOAD the Starr Whitehouse presentation.
FAB in the News
Read more about the groundbreaking in The New York Sun's article Building a Downtown Destination by Kate Taylor
Fourth Arts Block's Groundbreaking Celebration
Wednesday, May 21st
11:30am-12:30pm
La MaMa Annex, 66-68 East 4th Street
Join FAB for a Groundbreaking and help us kick off $16 million in capital improvements to the East 4th Street Cultural District. The short program will include artistic performances and recognition of key supporters, including City Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, and New York City Dept of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin.
Please RSVP to tamara@fabnyc.org or 212-228-4670.
Shop East 4th!
Saturday, May 17th
1-7pm
East 4th & 3rd Streets, between Bowery & 2nd Avenue
For one afternoon only, the neighborhood's specialized shops will offer free refreshments, discounts, and gifts to shoppers. Participants include:
- 15% off all merchandise and free gifts for purchases over $100 at Random Accessories
- 10% off lingerie and free condoms at Epy Lingerie
- 10% off jewelry and gifts at Keltica
- 10% off all prints at Pageant Printshop
- 20% off all products and services at 4th Street Copy Shop
- Free City Suckers Lollypops to all customers at Cuppa Cuppa
- Free FAB Pass to all customers at any shop on East 3rd & 4th Street
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