New York, NY – May 2014 brings the first annual Lower East Side (LES) History Month, a month-long celebration of the rich, diverse history of New York City’s Lower East Side, including the neighborhoods of the East Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Alphabet City. With participation by more than 60 Lower East Side-based cultural and community groups, LES History Month will feature over 80 affordable and unique events, including live performances, exhibits, gallery and walking tours, talks, film screenings, festivals and more.
To find out more about LES History Month, its participants and opening weekend programming visit www.leshistorymonth.org
