Lower East Side May News

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	Yum Yum & Then some Fall Frenzy! Spoooooked? Strum n' Bass LES Tours About Us
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New LES Foliage
	It’s hard to pinpoint what makes the Lower East Side’s foliage so unique. Maybe it was starlet Hilary Swank filming at 88 Orchard Café; or our sparkly new holiday light decorations (that will be lit. soon); or the twinkle of hot new businesses and their fall sales; our unparalleled leather-good collection on Orchard just above Delancey; our farmers market. Our history. Our Halloween treats. Now's the time to find out for yourself. Come check out the new LES foliage and fill out your squash, fall jacket, vintage, lingerie, candy, jewelry and other collections. Oh, and you can get some good grub here, too.
Yum Yum & Then some
	Didn’t make it apple picking? No worries, you can still bake that apple pie (or buy one). How, you ask?? We’ve brought the farms to you. Not only is there fresh fruit, bread, and vegetables, but we’ve got fresh tunes from the Jazz cats in town. So step out your door and peruse our produce, because the Mets aren't the only homegrown talent in town. Sundays on Orchard St. between Broome and Delancey. 10am-5pm Get this! Essex Street Market has extended hours: That’s right, this oasis is open 8AM until 7PM on Thursdays, Fridays AND Saturdays! It’s got fruit. And veggies. And cheese. And a tailor. And muffins. And art. And more. Check it out.

Fall Frenzy!
	There’s stuff below Delancey street? Oh yes. Lots of it. And, it’s good. And, on sale. THIS THURSDAY From vintage to lingerie to pickles to eco-friendly goods, it’s a strip not to be missed. Join the fall shopping frenzy on the hottest block to pop on the LES. Check out Orchard, just below Broome for some exciting new shops, and some amazing classic haunts. FRENZY DETAILS-- Up to 20% off at Participating Stores Thursday, October 26 6-9 PM Orchard Street Between Grand and Broome Kaight: Eco-friendly clothing – 20% off Eggplant: Accessories and all sorts of goodies – 20% off all jewelry Still Life: Men’s hats – 10% off Pippin Vintage Jewelry - 10% off Tahir: Vintage Clothing – 20% off Outlet Koca Lounge – Food, drink, vibe -15% dinner Majestic Hoisery – classic lingerie finds - 25% off suggested retail (open 'til 8) Guss’ Pickles – need we say more? -- $1 off Quart of pickles REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED Also! Check out that big glass building and what's next door. Treats. Lots. Tina THOR Trunk Sale Annie “O” at the Hotel on Rivington October 25-29th 105 Rivington Street MORE LISTINGS Back to top
Spooooooked?
	Finally! A reason to justify that Candy Corn bellyache and Smarties cavity. Afterall, it wouldn't be Halloween be without Economy Candy (108 Rivington Street) AND an LES haunted house ... Grab your goodies and check out the “Best Lil' Haunted House in the LES.” In partnership with Art21, art.les.nyc studios, Beacon Center/ Grand Street Settlement, contemporary artists Dianne Bowen, Sunny Chapman, Aaron Thompson and Agni Zotis have been working with some amazing kids to create a Haunted house mural project based on Charles Schultz’s “ It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” You'll be astounded by what you'll find in depths of the LES. Artles studios 202 Rivington Street. Tours start at October 25 – November 1. Kids: free; Adults: $10 suggested donation. More info: www.artlesnyc.com Back to top
Strum n' Bass
	Basement bands, old theaters-come-electronic stores all illustrate the LES’ Punk rock and Yiddish theater roots. Now’s your chance to be part of the LES’ new history (and pick up some goodies along the way). Stop by Guitar Man (147 Orchard) for a chance to win a brand new JB2 bass guitar. Amps, accessories, guitars and jam sessions – all available in this jammy jam. Drawing to be held 7pm, Friday, October 27th. Back to top
LES Tours
	HISTORY Sundays at 11 AM; Free Walking Tours: Get to know our roots. Explore New York City's original leader in discount retailing and the integral role of retail, shopping and more in the Lower East Side of today. Meet at Katz's Deli (Ludlow and Houston). See www.Lower EastSideNY.com for more information.
About Us
	Established in 1992, the Lower East Side Business Improvement District (LESBID) is a non-profit economic development organization created to revitalize the Orchard Street Shopping District while preserving its unique and diverse character. Today, the LESBID is a community of over 400 merchants and property owners managed by a Board of Directors and consisting of local merchants, property owners, residents and elected officials. The LESBID promotes the local businesses, hosts events and provides community beautification services including sanitation, security, and graffiti removal.