12/18 East Village Holiday Shopping Night

Featured items: dress & clutch, FlyDove; postcards, Pink Olive; felted wool & silk scarf, Gallery Vercon; historic map, Pageant Print Shop; gift card, Russian & Turkish Baths; child's dress, Jane's Exchange; gift bag, Parlor; silver necklace, Rena REBORN; gold necklaces, Shape of Lies; gold earrings & Incense, Cloak & Dagger Photographer: Adolfo Vargas Stylist: Laura Sewell
Featured Items: dress & clutch, FlyDove; postcards, Pink Olive; felted wool & silk scarf, Gallery Vercon; historic map, Pageant Print Shop; gift card, Russian & Turkish Baths; child’s dress, Jane’s Exchange; gift bag, Parlor; silver necklace, Rena REBORN; gold necklaces, Shape of Lies; gold earrings & incense, Cloak & Dagger
Photographer: Adolfo Vargas    Stylist: Laura Sewell

Thursday, December 18th, 6-9pm

Join the East Village Independent Merchant Association for an evening of special offers.
Stop by EVCC from 6-10pm to meet neighbors, participate in our toy drive to benefit the Women’s Prison Association and enjoy holiday treats.

Participating East Village Merchants

 

Butter Lane Bakery

123 E 7th St
(212) 677-2880
www.butterlane.com

Butter Lane Bakery specializes in making the best cupcake with local and quality ingredients. This is the cupcake for “grown ups.” A beautiful, delicious treat for every holiday.

20% off all items for walk in customers

CADET

305 E 9th St
646-633-4560
www.cadetusa.com

CADET is Brooklyn-based men’s apparel company and store, taking inspiration of the great military academies of the USA. All garments are designed and produced by CADET in Bushwick.

20% discount

Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy

34 Avenue A, 2nd Floor
646-692-6155
www.chka.org

Shamburger’s CHKA is the premier downtown martial arts school, training adults & kids in Kenpo Karate & Kickboxing for over 20 years in the East Village. Open 7 days a week. All classes are open to beginners!

Free drop-in martial arts classes at 6pm, 7 pm and 8 pm for first-time martial arts students only. Mention EVIMA for a free month of classes.  Be sure to wear or bring easy to move in clothes.

Clayworks Pottery

332 E 9th St
212-677-8311
www.clayworkspottery.com

For 40 years, Clayworks Pottery has been an East Village presence, providing finely crafted stoneware and porcelain for kitchen, tabletop and home decor. Vibrant, original, eminently useful mugs, plates, bowls, teapots, vases, goblets, espresso cups, pitchers and so much more wait here to delight the eye, entice the hand and warm the heart for the holidays and after.

Cloak & Dagger

334 East 9th Street
212-673-0500
www.CloakAndDaggerNyc.com

Our store has been voted “most great stuff per square foot” in many best of NYC shopping guides. All price points are available at Cloak & Dagger but you’ll look like you’ve spent a million bucks!

10% off store wide + complimentary spiked cider and eggnog

Dinosaur Hill

306 E 9th St
(212) 473-5850
www.dinosaurhill.com

Dinosaur Hill is a 30 year old store specializing in ‘Handmade Wonderments, Toys, Clothes and Gifts.” We are here to help you choose the very best thing you can find for friends, family, and …yourself.

If you sing a verse of your favorite song (or Row, Row, Row Your Boat), you will receive a 10% discount
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

 

 

Dorian Grey Gallery

437 E 9th St
(516) 244-4126
www.doriangreygallery.com

Dorian Grey Gallery celebrates the artistic history our neighborhood, carrying on to the present and future with a special emphasis on works by artists and subject matter from the East Village. Visit us to learn about, enjoy and collect works celebrating our neighborhood’s rich artistic legacy.

Original limited edition poster from artist John “Crash” Matos with every purchase above $200

Duo

337 E 9th St
(212) 777-7044
www.duonyc.com

Wendy and LaRae Kangas are the sisters behind the petite East Village boutique, duo nyc, which features vintage + modern clothing and accessories. Their aim is to introduce emerging independent designers and to provide a well-edited vintage selection. “We want duo nyc to be an inviting place for our clients and to express our own vision by filling our shop with pieces that are timeless and modern.”

20% off storewide + complementary drinks
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

 

 

Dusty Buttons

441 E 9th St
(212) 673-4039
www.dustybuttons.com

Dusty Buttons carries vintage and new US made or Fair Trade Certified dresses. Our heart is with the 1940s and 1950s so there is a definite nod to that era. We also carry new European footwear, a gal can never have to many beautiful comfortable shoes!

10% off store wide + refreshments and sweets

Exit 9

51 Avenue A
(212) 228-0145
www.shopexit9.com

The Exit9 mission is to put a little fun, joy, diversity and diversion into daily life while adding flavor to the neighborhood. We hope you’ll find our creative selection of gifts and novelties fun. And every morning when we unlock and roll up the steel gates we know that, along with our fellow small businesses nearby, we are keeping up the vibe.

15% off all items (including those already on sale!)
Suggestions for WPA donation: hats, gloves, t-shirts, jewelry, wallets, handbags

FlyDove

197 E 7th St
(212) 300-4370
www.flydovenyc.com

Fly Dove NYC is a fashion style brand and boutique retail concept for the sophisticated, fashion conscious shopper seeking on trend women’s fashions with a bit of urban edge.

15% off entire purchase + hot chocolate, tea and cookies
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

 

 

Gallery Vercon

332 E 9th St
(212) 473-0506
www.gallery-vercon.com

Gallery Vercon features contemporary women’s clothing and accessories ranging from hats to scarves to locally designed jewelry. Unique materials and designs make this eclectic boutique an East Village must-see.

10% + 15% off select purchases

The Girls Club

402 E 8th St.
(212) 982-1633
www.girlsclub.org

The Lower East Side Girls Club provides a place where girls and young women 8-23 can grow, learn, have fun, and develop confidence in themselves and their ability to make a difference in the world.

Organic Hand Dipped Chocolate Pretzels with each order of $35.00

GOAT-MILK Kidwear

523 E 12th St
(212) 500-1437
www.goatmilknyc.com

GOAT-MILK Kidware is a brand of basics for babies and kids. All our garments are made of 100% organic cotton. The line is made up of unique and simple pieces like thermal tops and bottoms and includes onesies, underwear and tank tops.

20% off all purchases

Jane’s Exchange

191 E 3rd St.
212-677-0380
www.Janesexchangenyc.com

Thanks to an interesting and diverse population of consignors, we have an extraordinary and always changing selection of clothing and toys.

Sweet treats available
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

La Sirena

27 E 3rd St
212-780-9113
www.lasirenanyc.com

La Sirena is a Mexican folk art shop in NYC .We are known for fun, unique, traditional marketplace merchandise to collectible folk art from artisans of many regions of Mexico.

Traditional Mexican calendar with purchase
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

Love Shine

543 E. 6th
212-387-0935
www.loveshinenyc.com

For over 16 years, Love Shine has been been making cool and eclectic bags that are both stylish and durable. Locally produced by hand, our canvas bags (adorned with a variety of ribbon trimmed images) can be seen all around city.

20% discount store wide + refreshments. Open till 9:30 p.m.

Parlor

102 Avenue B
(212) 673-5520
www.parlorhairsalon.com

Parlor offers the elevated craft of hairdressing with a variety of specialties in all hair textures. Guiding you through superior customer service, utlizing the most current methods and trends we transform your image to where you want it to be.

Drop in and request a facial or make an appointment, and receive a complimentary lip saver.

Pageant Print Shop

69 E 4th St.
(212) 674-5296
www.pageantbooks.com
 

Pageant Print Shop sells 15-20th century original maps and prints. Constantly changing stock. Unique, yet affordable. New York City a specialty!

10% discount

Physical GraffiTea

96 St Marks Place
212-477-7334
www.physicalgraffitea.com

Physical GraffiTea sells organic loose leaf teas and herbs by the ounce as well as tea pots and accessories. We also offer drinks to stay or to go, including hot or iced teas, lattes, matcha, and Kombucha on tap. We believe in using tea and herbs to support health and happiness in one’s life. We are located in the ground floor retail space of the historic “Physical Graffiti” buildings that graced the cover of the Led Zeppelin album of the same name.

In-store tea samplings

Pink Olive

439 East 9th St
212-780-0036
www.pinkolive.com

Pink Olive is a whimsical gift shop for happiness and home. We make gift-giving fun, easy and attainable for little ones to loved ones.

Spend $25 or more between 6-9pm and get a free holiday stickers and labels pack ($10 value).
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

rena REBORN

117 E. 7th St
212-253-2595
www.renareborn.com

Working gals on a budget and trendsetters seeking one-of-a-kind pieces will find seriously cheap garb at this modern and vintage women’s clothing, shoes and accessories boutique.

50% off all clothing
May have items suitable for WPA Teen Gift Drive

Russian & Turkish Baths

268 E 10th St.
212-505-0665
www.russianturkishbaths.com

The Russian & Turkish Baths is a 120 year old spa located in the East Village. Our facilities include 5 saunas and steam rooms, cold pool, roof deck and restaurant.

$10 off admission, $25 admission and 20% off services

Shape of Lies

127 E 7th St
(212) 533-5920
www.shapeoflies.com

 

The Shape of Lies is 98% pure Manhattan. We showcase small artists producing locally and offer unique designs & signature pieces. Opened in 1979 we’re now one of the last Mom & Pop live work storefronts in the East Village.  As our neighbors know; when the lights on you can always knock for gifting emergencies….we live in the back!

Stop in and bring your coupon. OPEN 12 to 9 every day till Christmas.  Shop 24/7 at ShapeOfLies.com

SantaPeggy$5.00

Swing Salon

280 E 10th St
212.677.2008
http://www.swingorganicsalon.com/

We care about your hair and your well-being. Join us in our cozy, clean-air salon.  Step inside, take a deep breath, and you instantly know you’re in a special place.

Discount for new customers

East Village Community Coalition

143 Avenue B
(212) 979-2344
www.evccnyc.org

Doors open until 10pm! Take a shopping break to meet neighbors, participate in our toy drive to benefit the Women’s Prison Association and enjoy holiday treats.

11/17: TOWN HALL to Save our Community Center

Town Hall

TOWN HALL
Save Our Community Center

November 17, 2014
6:30pm-8:30pm
Casa Victoria, 308 East 8th Street (between Avenues B & C)

Join Council Member Rosie Mendez and elected officials, neighbors, and community organizations in an important discussion about the status of former P.S. 64 at 605 East 9th Street. Organize to return the building to community use!

East Village Consumer Survey

Do you live in the East Village? Or love to visit? Don’t get here often enough?

Let us know what you think! Take our short survey by November 22nd to help us determine where and how people are spending in the community. 

Goals of the survey:
Help to identify what types of retail are missing from the East Village
Assess affordability of products in the neighborhood
Determine how often people are spending money in the East Village
Capture information on neighborhood demographics and other retail factors

Take part is sharing your vision for the East Village. Visit www.eastvillagesurvey.com today!

 

The survey is part of the of the organization’s retail diversity campaign, which advocates for increased diversity of available retail and local services for residents within the East Village. Learn more at our website: www.evccnyc.org.

The East Village Consumer Survey is made possible with the support of AvenueNYC, a program of the NYC Department of Small Business Services.

10 Year Anniversary Party

10th Anniversary Front

Thursday, Oct. 9th marks the 10th anniversary of the East Village Community Coalition’s founding. Help us reflect on past accomplishments, current and ongoing work to protect the architectural and cultural heritage of our historic neighborhood.

Join us for an evening of music, drinks, small bites and to:
Honor Michael Rosen, founder and president of EVCC
View artwork by James & Karla Murray
Take a Taste of Ten Years from East Village Restaurants

Thursday, Oct. 9th, 6:30pm
Housing Works Rooftop
743-749 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10009
 
Tickets
Neighbor, Merchant – $35 in advance, $40 at the door
Guardian – $100
Pigeon – $250
Angel $1000

Tickets can be purchased from Brown Paper Tickets

Unable to attend the event, but still want to donate? Visit Network for Good to contribute to EVCC’s work.

A Taste of Ten Years featuring long-standing East Village restaurants…

Butter Lane
Caravan of Dreams
Casa Adela
Casimir
Gruppo
Hummus Place
Native Bean

…with generous prizes from:

The Bean
Butter Lane
Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy
Declutter 123
Goat Milk
Good Beer
HousingWorks
Jillery by Jill Fagin
La Palapa
Love Shine
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
Marjory Warren
James and Karla Murray
Pageant Book & Print Shop
PS122
SoulCycle
Sunny’s Florist
Sustainable NYC
The Wild Project

Third Annual Harvest Arts Festival

The Third Annual LUNGS Harvest Arts Festival 2014 is taking place in more than 30 community gardens on the Lower East Side on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21. This year, the Festival coincides with the People’s Climate March. In support of the March, many gardens will host workshops and teach-ins on a wide range of environmental issues.

LUNGS is working closely with Converge for Climate to coordinate our own homegrown workshops and theirs. The NYC Climate Convergence is a weekend packed with skill-shares, teach-ins, speak-outs and protests from September 19 to 21 in conjunction with the People’s Climate March.

The gardens will also host fabulous performances in music, dance, theater, spoken word, on site visual artists, and more. One of the highlights of this year’s Festival is a performance by Bread and Puppet Theater of their new piece “Anti Tar Sands Manifesto Pageant”.

On Sunday, the Festival gets on its feet as gardeners and friends join the People’s Climate March en masse.

GARDENS
Dias y Flores Garden, 13th St (B & C)
El Sol Brillante, 12th St (A & B)
El Sol Brillante Jr., 12th St (A & B)
Children’s Garden, 12th St (Ave B)
Campos Gardens, 12th St (B & C)
11th Street Community Garden, 11th St (1st & A)
11BC Garden, 11th St (B & C)
Toyota Children’s Garden, 11th St (B & C)
9C Garden, Ave C (9th St)
La Plaza Cultural, Ave C (9th St)
DeColores Community Garden, 8th St (B & C)
Earth People Garden, 8th St (B & C)
Firemen’s Garden, 8th St (C & D)
Green Oasis and Gilbert’s Sculpture Garden, 8th St (C & D)
Creative Little Garden, 6th St (A & B)
6B Garden, Ave B (6th St)
6BC Botanical Garden, 6th St (B & C)
Generation X, 4th St (A & B)

NEED TO KNOW MORE?
Email info@LUNGSnyc.org
Websites: lungsnyc.orgconvergeforclimate.orgpeoplesclimatemarch.org
Twitter: @lungsnyc#lungsnyc@nycconvergence
Facebook: facebook.com/lungsnycfacebook.com/climateconvergence

 

The 2014 Harvest Arts Festival in the Gardens is organized by LUNGS (Loisaida United Neighborhood Gardens) and sponsored by NYCCGC (The New York City Community Garden Coalition).

This year’s festival is supported in part by generous grants from The Office of Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and The Citizens Committee for New York City.

It’s A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (Garden)

East Village Residents gather around treats and talk neighborhood shop.
East Village residents gather around treats and talk neighborhood shop.

Last Tuesday, July 8th marked the East Village Community Coalition Host Committee’s third ever “First Tuesdays” event. We were fortunate to make use of the beautiful Green Oasis Community Garden & Gilbert’s Sculpture Garden. This large-lot community garden, tucked away on 8th St. near Avenue D, was slated to be shut down by the Giuliani administration. The gardeners successfully protected the site through the early aughts. Thanks to their efforts, the garden today features a gazebo, stage, brick oven grill and a koi pond. Green Oasis was the perfect setting for East Village residents and enthusiasts to socialize, share with and support one another.

The Koi Pond, one of the many beautiful and unique features of the garden.
The Koi Pond, one of the many beautiful and unique features of the garden.
Throughout the evening, residents mingled over wine and delicious cookies generously donated by Taneesha Crawford of Rebellious Treats. We were fortunate to welcome State Assemblymember Brian Kavanagh who joined in the festivities. Each guest left with a printed map marking East Village community gardens and their accompanying information. Interested in finding your local community garden? Click here or check out this East Village Gardens Key.
If you weren’t able to attend our most recent First Tuesday, don’t fret! We are in the midst of assembling another exciting event for Wednesday, August 13th, and you’re invited. Looking to learn more about our Host Committee and the EVCC, or considering volunteering?  Contact HOSTCOMMITTEE@EVCCNYC.ORG for more information.

7/8: First Tuesdays: In the Garden

Tuesday, July 8, 2014
6:30pm – 8:30pm

SOCIALIZE Meet your neighbors in the great outdoors.

SHARE Use your green thumb.

SUPPORT Engage in your community.

Register today.

About First Tuesdays
The First Tuesdays meetup series is designed to bring together residents of the East Village in the hope that socializing, sharing and supporting one another will lead to a stronger, more informed community. Our First Tuesdays series is presented by the East Village Community Coalition’s Host Committee, dedicated to creating enjoyable and informative events throughout the community on behalf of the EVCC.

Community Calendar Now Live!

Bookmark our community calendar the keep up with exciting East Village events, community announcements, and important meetings!

calendar

Email info@evccnyc.org to get your event listed.

5/6: State Liquor Authority Chair Rosen Meets Downtown Community Leaders

6-8pm
New Museum
235 Bowery

Meeting with SLA Chair and heads of Licensing and Enforcement for Informational presentation focusing on questions / issues to better inform committee decisions on license recommendations, writing more effective resolutions, making more effective recommendations, including renewals. There will be Q & A with public at end as time allows.