Thursday, Jan. 28
Developing Your Business When You are New
This sales agent boot camp is open only to sales agents licensed three years or less who are REBNY members. Speakers include Lisa Maysonet of Prudential Douglas Elliman. 9:30 am-noon. REBNY, 570 Lexington Ave., Mendik Education Center. Registration required by contacting [email protected].
Thursday, Jan. 28
Designing for Collections: The Houses of Jim Olson
Architect Jim Olson will give a presentation on the occasion of the release of his monograph, “Jim Olson: Houses.” Olson, who has designed many houses and apartments for major art collectors, will discuss the concerns and considerations required for creating homes for both artworks and collectors. 6:30-8 pm. Free with Thursday night Pay-What-You-Wish admission. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle.
Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30
Eero Saarinen at 100
This two-day program, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Eero Saarinen’s birth, will explore the architect’s contemporary relevance by discussing his legacy. The first day, which takes place at Columbia University’s Wood Auditorium, will feature a panel discussion from 6:30-8 pm by professors from the Yale School of Architecture and Columbia University as well as architects Marc Tsurumaki and Lewis Tsurumaki. On Saturday, the Museum of the City of New York will present a tour of the Saarinen exhibit with MCNY curator Donald Albrecht at 11 am, followed by a discussion examining Saarinen’s relationship with the media. Speakers include journalist Cathleen McGuigan. Friday’s program is free of charge; Saturday’s program is free with MCNY admission. For more information, visit www.arch.columbia.edu/events.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
A Tribute to New REBNY Chair Mary Ann Tighe
The Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) will honor Mary Ann Tighe for her milestone achievement as the first woman chair of REBNY. Ms. Tighe will also serve as AREW’s guest speaker. Networking, 11:30 am; luncheon and program, 12:30-2 pm. AREW members, free; non-members: $120. Club 101, 101 Park Ave. To register or for more information, call 212-599-6181 or visit www.arew.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Brooklyn Real Estate Roundtable 2010
This is an opportunity for Brooklyn real estate professionals to come together on a quarterly basis to discuss critical issues surrounding Brooklyn real estate. The panel for the February event will feature four speakers: Joseph Sitt of Thor Equities, Fred Harris of AvalonBay Communities, Regina Myer of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corp. and Robert Scaglion of Rose Associates. All sessions will be held on Tuesdays from noon-2 pm. Future dates are May 4, Aug. 3 and Nov. 9. $300 for an individual series ticket. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St., Brooklyn Heights. To purchase tickets, call 718-243-1414 or click HERE.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Architecture for New Science
This presentation will discuss “green” architecture beyond LEED by examining three projects, with a discussion led by the architects Jose Rafael Moneo and Davis Brody Bond and those from the firms Perkins + Will and SOM. 6-8 pm. Free for American Institute of Architects members; $10 for non-members. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, 212-683-0023.
Wednesday, Feb. 3
Architect Talks: Focus on 13th Street
In this series of Architect Talks, the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation (GVSHP) invites the architects of several new buildings in designated historic districts in Greenwich Village, the East Village and NoHo to share their thoughts on appropriate design for the neighborhoods. This talk will focus on 39 E. 13th St., where Phillip Wu carefully restored the elegant cast-iron facade of this building and then added a modern twist — three additional floors in translucent materials with colored lighting, drawing inspiration from but still contrasting with its 19th-century history. 6:30-8 pm. Free. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, 212-683-0023. RSVP to [email protected] or 212-475-9585 ext. 35.
SALES
ABITARE
309 Henry St., Brooklyn, 718-797-3555
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 am-6 pm; Sun., noon-6 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
At this annual winter sale, save 20 to 30 percent on select merchandise, including Madeline Weinrib rugs and Alessi products. Hable Construction hand screened pillows, now $80.75-$123.25 (reg. $95-$145); Chilewich reversible linen napkins, now $11.50 (reg. $16.50).
THE CONRAN SHOP
407 E. 59th St., 866-755-9079
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 11 am–7 pm; Sat., 10 am–7 pm; Sun., 11 am–6 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
Save up to 75 percent on select furniture, accessories, textiles and tabletop items. Cherish chair, now $157.50 (reg. $225); Mate sofa, now $3,496.50 (reg. $4,995). The sale is also online at www.conranusa.com.
D. PORTHAULT
470 Park Ave., 212-688-1660
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 am-6 pm
Sale: Through Feb. 6
Sheets and other accessories from this luxury linens company are 40 to 90 percent off. Queen bed sets, now $700 (reg. $1,400) and shams, $100 (reg. $250).
FIND
59 Ninth St., Gowanus, Brooklyn, 718-369-2705
Hours: Mon-Sat., 10 am-6 pm; Sun., 11 am-5 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
Take 30 percent off all inventory, including antiques and replicas, during the furniture store’s January clearance sale.
KNOLL
76 Ninth Ave., 11th Floor showroom, (no phone)
Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10 am-6 pm; Thurs., 10 am-7 pm; Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat., 11 am-4 pm
Sale: Feb. 2-6
Get extra savings and free white glove delivery on made-to-order KnollStudio Classics, including all designs by Harry Bertoia, Florence Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Warren Platner, Jens Risom, Eero Saarinen and Marcel Breuer.
ODEGARD
30-30 47 Ave., Long Island City, Queens, 718-784-1704
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30 am-6 pm; Sun., noon-5 pm
Sale: Through Jan. 31
Samples, overstock, discontinued and one-of-a-kind hand-knotted rugs, furniture and accessory items are on sale at the Odegard Warehouse.
THE RED THREADS
190 Elizabeth St., 212-925-6519
Hours: noon to 7 pm
Sale: Though Jan. 31
Get half off all floor samples – including bedroom sets, chairs and tables – and save 20 percent on select bedding collections and 50 percent off select throw pillows.