On Episode 4 of THE EAST VILLAGE EYE host EV Grieve visits the Tompkins Square New York Public Library on East 10th Street for an interview with Branch Manager CORINNE NEARY.  Along with a lot of laughs and fun facts, learn about the history of the historic building and the NYPL system that has allowed this branch to create community programs and retain its local flavor.  For more information about Corinne Neary and the Tompkins Square Branch of the NYPL go to www.nypl.org/locations/tompkins-square

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On Episode 5 of THE EAST VILLAGE EYE, Host EV GRIEVE goes to the legendary world capitol of off-Broadway and experimental theater LA MAMA.  Recorded in the historic archive building on East 4th Street, EV Grieve sits down with Artistic Director MIA YOO and "Coffeehouse Chronicles" Director MICHAL GAMILY.  They chat about the legacy of La Mama founder Ellen Stewart, the history of the organization and how its maintained its iconic status in the theater world in New York City and beyond.  Awarded the regional theater Tony Award in 2018, La Mama continues to be a central figure in the past, present and future of the neighborhood and the worldwide theater community.  For more information go to lamama.org

For more information about La Mama's legendary founder Ellen Stewart go to www.lamama.org/poster_history

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