Ludfest?
To understand the rationale behind Ludfest (the Ludlow Street Festival), you should know that New York City is divided into 123 different Police Precincts. The tiny Seventh Precinct, second smallest in the city, is located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
Long a home to poor immigrants, bargain shops and, more recently, hipsters, foodies and trust fund babies, the area is served by the Seventh Precinct Community Council. The group sponsors a variety of activities and events including today’s fundraiser/block party.
The day-long Ludfest, held on the busy block of Ludlow Street between Stanton and Rivington, featured vendors, community and political organizations, a DJ and several up-and-coming local bands. All proceeds will be used for local youth programs including Christmas and Chanukah toy give-aways.
Smoking in front of Pianos
Slices for sale outside Isabella’s
Isabella’s $1 calzone
Outside the Living Room
Crowd in front of Some Odd Rubies
The DJ
Near the stage
Local cop on the beat
A Place to Bury Strangers
Case for A Place to Bury Strangers
MySpace: Ludfest
NYC Police Precincts
New York Magazine: How Low Can You Go?
MySpace: A Place To Bury Strangers
Secret Machines
Dub Trio
Other Passengers
The Sugar Report
Emok
Isabella’s Oven
Pianos
The Living Room
Some Odd Rubies
Cake Shop
What a cool event! Now I’m craving pizza.
merci pour ton commentaire pour la fete du 14 et 15 octobre, malheureusement j’arrive le 15 octobre, donc je ne pourrais pas en profiter
thank you for your comment for festival the 14 and October 15, unfortunately I arrive on October 15, therefore I could not benefit from it
What a funny case for a place . . .
I love the idea of making a drum from one of the gourds. They are quite small – maybe a thumb drum?
there’s always so much happening in your city and on your blog that i feel like I live in a remote hamlet!!!! I guess no city in US can match its energy ……..
Hello, nice to know what the name LUDFEST means and the photo’s give a good impression of the festival…
Question :
Is the sevent Precinct a poor district? (area?) Or is it everywhere (all streetnumbers) the same , SO I mean not only poor people (hibitants) but mixed people with mixed backgrounds such as hippies etc. Just curious…
Greetings and come to visit my dutch blog again? JoAnn greetings
Am I dreaming or you are venturing accross the Bridge? Fearless, you are.
What a cool event!
Great photos!
Hi
Thanks for your comment on my blog.
I survived the Greek fires. Actually I was in the Islands (Kos, Crete and Mykonos) where there were no fires; only the island of Evia was somehow affected. I’m glad to be back and catch up your posts!
LudFest looks quite nice, furthermore on my birthday…
As I’m late, my posts at Blogtrotter are still in Bali 2005. Hope you enjoy it, anyhow!
Have a nice weekend!
Gil