“On the Bowery” by Lionel Rigosin playing at Film Forum now through Sept 23!! Extraordinary footage, poetic + melancholy.
Another great trip down Bowery lane was watching “End of the Century” about The Ramones. I know all about Bowery history, miss it, need to move.
FAB! Festival & Block Party will be next Saturday, Sept 25th (4th St between 2nd Ave & Bowery). Classes, dancing, lots of activities. Most interesting? A band called ‘Fantasy Grandma’ will perform.
Details from FAB’s site:
Saturday September 25, 2010
East 4th Street between Bowery & 2nd Ave., 1PM-5PM
Classes all morning!
Outdoor performances, a craft fair, site specific works, and gourmet food all afternoon!
In the heart of the East Village, 4th Street brings together the best in downtown arts & culture year-round. On Saturday, September 25th from 1:00PM-5:00PM, FAB will help you preview the fall season for FREE. With multiple stages for performances of dance, theater, and music, a selection of local artisans and gourmet food vendors, film screenings, installations, hands-on activities, and classes all on one block, this year’s festival will be bigger and better than last year.
