Village’s Third Street School joins
forces with InterSchool Orchestras
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
Two New York City music
schools are coming together
to offer the largest
youth ensemble program in the
city.
Third Street Music School
Settlement announced that
InterSchool Orchestras of New
York (ISO) would come under
their umbrella of music instruction.
With a combined 175 years
of experience in music education,
this partnership continues the
missions of both organizations
to ensure access to high-quality
instruction for students.
“We are so pleased to welcome
the ISO families, students and
faculty to the Third Street community,”
said Valerie G. Lewis,
the Anna-Maria Kellen Executive
Director. “Third Street and ISO
were founded to connect young
people to the music education
they deserve and introduce them
to the joys of group music making.
During this challenging time,
student ensembles play a critical
role in helping children and teens
avoid social isolation.”
As a result of the partnership,
Third Street will be able to offer
six orchestras for hundreds of
students ages 8 to 18 and ISO’s
orchestras to continue to fl ourish
with the administrative and professional
support of Third Street.
The three additional orchestras
that will now be offered will be
called ISO at Third Street. The
acquisition is expected to be
completed by January, and Third
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Street will immediately assume
primary responsibility for the operation
of the ISO program, with
completion of ISO’s transfer expected
to be completed following
receipt of required government
approvals later this year.
This new orchestra program
will offer generous financial
assistance to students who
otherwise would be unable to
afford orchestral study and
performance experiences. Both
institutions quickly pivoted to
virtual instruction at the start of
the pandemic in March and will
continue online this fall. Third
Street anticipates that in-person
rehearsals will return slowly in
the new year.
“We are so excited to affi liate
with an enduring and respected
organization like Third Street
and benefi t from its deep bench of
artistic resources,” said Barbara
Tracy, ISO Board President. “Our
missions to reach disadvantaged
students with the highest caliber
of instruction are perfectly
matched.”
All students are required to
audition to determine skill level
and placement into the appropriate
orchestra. To schedule an
audition, email Ivan Antonov
at iantonov@thirdstreetmusicschool.
org or call 212-777-3240.
New bowling alley coming to Essex Crossing
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
A popular Williamsburg
bowling alley is opening
a brand new location on
the Lower East Side this week.
The Gutter will hold its grand
opening for its newest location
at Essex Crossing, located in the
lower level of 77 Essex Street
between Delancey and Broome,
on Oct. 1. The Brooklyn-based
company also has an alley in
Long Island City in addition
to its original Williamsburg
location.
“We’re thrilled to be part of
Essex Crossing on the Lower
East Side, one of the city’s most
vibrant neighborhoods,” said
The Gutter L.E.S. Owner Todd
C. Powers. “We look forward to
seeing you on the lanes.”
The 12-lane bowling alley is the
fi rst bowling alley on the Lower
East Side and will be open every
day from noon to 4 a.m. Kids are
welcome when accompanied by
an adult 21+ until 7 p.m. After 7
p.m. is 21+ only.
Outdoor dining will be available
along Ludlow Street as well
as indoor dining at 25% capacity
starting Oct. 1. The Gutter
is following State and Federal
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guidelines and is taking additional
precautions to ensure the safety of
all guests and staff.
The bowling alley also features
brick over pizza and a 100-foot
bar topped with reclaimed bowling
lanes that serves up to 24 craft
beers on tap, as well as a variety
of spirits, hard seltzers, and ciders.
The Gutter has also installed
vintage pinball machines, classic
table games, and four large screen
TVs.
“We are excited to welcome
NYC’s best bowling venue, The
Gutter, to Essex Crossing as the
fi rst bowling alley on the Lower
East Side,” said Prusik group
principal S. Andrew Katz. “From
the Gutter and International Center
of Photography to the historic
Essex Market and the Market
Line, Essex Crossing is open for
business and we’re excited to
welcome visitors back this fall.”
For more information on
hours, menus, safety protocols,
rules for bowling and more, visit
the Gutter LES website at www.
TheGutterBarLES.com.
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