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The Lo-Down Culture Cast – Pianist & Composer Grant Richards with Drummer Roberto Giaquinto

Pianist & composer Grant Richards and drummer Roberto Giaquinto joined host Traven Rice to talk about the hustle of being a jazz musician in NYC today. They played some music composed by Grant ...
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Retail Hang-Out Space Colbo Adds Wine Bar Next Door

The creative space and fashion hot spot Colbo has added a wine bar next door to it’s current shop at 51 Orchard Street. The ...
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The Lo-DownNews from the Lower East Side

Here's a special episode of The Lo-Down Culture Cast, recorded live at Catalyst Records in Essex Market. Pianist & composer ...
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Apartment of the Week, Sponsored by LoHo Realty

Original Art-Deco accents • Floorboard molding • Inlaid contrast wooden floorboard strips (framing every room) • Fluted glass ...
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Margaret Chin’s Record Was the Main Focus of District 1 City Council Forum

(Left to right) Christopher Marte, Aaron Foldenauer, Margaret Chin, Dashia Imperiale. On Tuesday, Sept. 12 Lower East Side voters will be called on to decide whether District 1 City Council member ...
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Metro Acres Market Allows TV Show to Prank Local Customers

You might not notice the small flyer posted outside the Metro Acres grocery on Grand Street… The hidden camera reality show Impractical Jokers is shooting inside the store. The notice warns shoppers ...
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Mia’s Cocina Opens in Essex Market

Puerto Rican chef Maria Bidó officially opened her first permanent location in New York City last week at a new stall in Essex Market. Mia’s Cocina offers traditional favorites like empanadas, ...
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Morning at Essex and Canal

@petethestreet1 artist Peter Brown, aka “Pete the Street,” was painting at Essex and Canal this morning, prepping for a solo show coming soon. Here's a special episode of The Lo-Down Culture Cast, ...
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Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery is Moving to Grand Street

After 21 years on Rivington Street the beloved bakery Sugar Sweet Sunshine, known for their delicious cupcakes, banana pudding and birthday cakes, among other things, is moving to Grand Street. We ...
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The Lo-Down Culture Cast – Stuart Ginsberg, “It’s A to Z: The Art of Arleen Schloss”

In this week’s episode of The Lo-Down Culture Cast, Lower East Side NYC podcast host Traven Rice interviews Filmmaker Stuart Ginsberg about his new film “It’s A to Z: The Art of Arleen Schloss.” ...
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Patricia Field Moves Shop to New Location on East Broadway

Fashion icon Patricia Field has moved her shop to 211 East Broadway. The new brick and mortar space was celebrated with a grand opening party last week. Patricia Field might be best known for styling ...
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The Lo-Down Culture Cast – Public Artist Laura Nova

Lower East Side artist and activist Laura Nova spoke with The Lo-Down Culture Cast host Traven Rice about creating inter-generational projects with a wide array of people from the Lower East Side ...