LM Live

LM Live is a programming initiative designed by the Downtown Alliance to bring the Lower Manhattan community together around events that highlight the neighborhood’s talent, innovation, history and culture. LM Live events strive to create in-person connections in a digital world.
Upcoming Events

Before right swipes and emoji winks, Victorian singles had their own flirtation ritual. Picture this: A smoldering glance across the street. A strategically dropped handkerchief. A calling card that says more than a thousand text messages ever could.
Per Becky Little in National Geographic, “These cards—alternately called ‘escort,’ ‘acquaintance,’ or ‘flirtation’ cards—were a way for 19th-century singles to cheekily bend the rigid rules of social interaction and sidestep existing formalities, working like an ink-and-paper Tinder.”
The mode may have changed, but who said flirtation is dead? On Thursday, February 20, join the Seaport Museum and the Downtown Alliance at Bowne & Co. Stationers to bring romance back and make your own flirtation card!
Established in 1775, the original Bowne & Co., Inc. was one of New York’s oldest printing firms. Today, Bowne & Co. is an offshoot of the original and continues the age-old tradition of small batch printing.
From 6:00-7:30 p.m., you’ll have the opportunity to explore Bowne & Co.’s collection of printing equipment, learn about the history of flirtation cards and make a few of your own. Plus, you’ll have a chance to get to know your neighbors and win prizes by participating in lighthearted games throughout the evening.
Want to keep the fun going? Head to nearby Fresh Salt, which is extending its happy hour pricing until 9 p.m. for our attendees only.
Whether you’re riding solo, rolling deep or on a date night, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and maybe leave with a new “acquaintance” or two!
This event is free to attend but registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. Please note this event is 21+.
Image source: smallcurio on Flickr.

Need an escape from reality? Join us for our next edition of New York on Film and immerse yourself in the gritty, action-packed chaos of John Carpenter’s “Escape from New York” — where Manhattan is a maximum-security prison, and the only thing standing between disaster and total anarchy is one eyepatch-wearing, cigarette-chomping antihero: Snake Plissken.
After the film, stick around for a talkback with film critics Neil Rosen (NY1, SiriusXM) and Michael Gingold (Fangoria, Rue Morgue). Rosen and Gingold will break down why this cult classic is still so much fun decades later. They’ll dig into the film’s darkly humorous take on urban decay and society’s collapse (1980s-style), why NYC makes the perfect post-apocalyptic playground for Snake’s high-stakes mission and how “Escape from New York” became a blueprint for the dystopian action genre, inspiring countless movies and video games.
So grab your leather jacket (and maybe an eyepatch?) and prepare for a night of dystopian thrills, over-the-top one-liners and big-screen nostalgia. Whether you’re a hardcore Carpenter fan or just curious why people still talk about this movie, this event will deliver a mix of cinematic fun and expert analysis.
Tickets are $5 and include popcorn and a beverage. All proceeds will be donated to the Bowery Resident’s Committee (BRC).
Come for Snake Plissken. Stay for the conversation.
New York on Film
New York on Film is a screening series featuring films that highlight the history, culture and controversy that has defined the city over the years. Screenings are followed by conversations with notable figures who are involved with the film or the subject matter, allowing attendees to engage more deeply with the content. Proceeds are donated to a charitable organization of our speakers’ choice.

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Cultural Conversations
LM Live’s Cultural Conversations bring together thought leaders and innovators to discuss current issues affecting New Yorkers. Leveraging the rich talent and expertise in Lower Manhattan, these events offer the downtown community a chance to connect and build relationships around important topics.

November 21, 2024
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