Lower East Side News

Forced to wander the Houston Galleria for six to seven hours each day one summer, I was desperate to find some sort of sanctuary .

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and families will be gathering to share a meal and, perhaps, enjoy another annual telecast of "The Wizard of Oz." The 70-year-old film classic bears close watching this year, perhaps more than in any other, for the message woven into the lyrics, written during the Great Depression by Oscar-winning lyricist E.Y.

It's a tall order to say that any one designer is adding to fashion's narrative with his passion for the city itself.

"Butoh?" a friend said when I reported that I was off to the Cave New York Butoh Festival.

The crown of the Statue of Liberty reopened in July after being closed since shortly after the Sept.

Kumukumu Gallery East Village / Lower East Side 42 Rivington Street, 212-677-5160 November 5 - November 7, 2009 Opening: Saturday, November 7, 7 - 11 PM Web Site For a special three-day only exhibition, Los Angeles-based contemporary gallery LeBasse Projects expands its horizons to the East Coast.

Matthew Senquiz, 16, was busted with a box-cutter after menacing the host of a soiree on the Lower East Side.

The movie industry has had a 70-year love affair with New York City, resulting in films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Taxi Driver, Rush Hour, Annie Hall, Wall Street and now, Sex and the City.

Grandfather left Grandmother. In those days it was considered a scandal, a secret whispered behind closed doors, unsuited, God forbid, for children's ears.

"Somewhere along the way, my hopefulness turned to sadness/ Somewhere along the way, my sadness turned to bitterness..." Suffice to say, the first two lines that slur out of the speakers after pressing - play' on - Phrazes For The Young' will be instant red flags to any Strokes fan combing Julian Casablancas ' solo debut for portents of doom.

Sue Scott Gallery East Village / Lower East Side 1 Rivington Street, 212-358-8767 November 17, 2009 - January 10, 2010 Opening: Tuesday, November 17, 6 - 8 PM Web Site Sue Scott Gallery is pleased to announce Unforeseen/Imprevisti , a solo exhibition of photographs by Paola Ferrario.

On Stellar Rays East Village / Lower East Side 133 Orchard Street, 212-598-3012 November 1 - December 23, 2009 Opening: Sunday, November 1, 4 - 6 PM Web Site On November 1, On Stellar Rays will open an exhibition of New York-based artist TOMMY HARTUNG , featuring the premiere viewing of Hartunga s video, The Ascent of Man .

On your next stop in Manhattan's Lower East Side there's a photo exhibition not to be missed.

Number 35 East Village / Lower East Side 39 Essex Street October 24 - December 6, 2009 Opening: Saturday, October 24, 6 - 8 PM Web Site Number 35 is pleased to present a new body of work by Frederick Hayes.

KNOW drinkers are calling Los Feliz "the tequila mansion."This multi-level spot offers three distinct bars.

Every week we bring you the latest news in bar openings and weekend parties, and this is the day we do it.

One of the nicest things about New York is exploring its many character-filled neighbourhoods, like the East Village.

If you're visiting NYC, live there, or simply want to give your friends good tips these are the Top 10 Celebrity-owned hotspots: National Underground - Great Music & Burgers 159 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002 Open Mon 12am-2:30am, 7pm-2:30am; Tue-Thu 7pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat 7pm-4am; Sun 7pm-12am Gavin Degraw and his brother opened this live music ...

Erica Weiner 's line of brass, silver and gold vermeil jewelry goes beyond lovely, vintage-inspired adornment.

BWW Photo Exclusive: The 'Men Of ROCK OF AGES' Calendar Sneak Peek! ROCK OF AGES Star Maroulis Offers 'A Night At The Rock Show' At Joe's Pub 9/23 & 10/14 Butler And Lenk Will 'Rock' In Broadway's 'AGES' Starting 9/18 Purchase Tickets Rock of Ages On BWW.TV IMAGILAND PRODUCTIONS has announced the new web mini-series "WIENER & WIENER" premiering ...