Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14
Real Estate Connect NYC
This conference brings together some of the biggest names in the real estate and technology industries. Here you can discover emerging trends and technology, network, make deals and learn how to leverage the change that surrounds the real estate industry.Thurs., 7 am-6 pm. Fri., 8 am-noon. $899. Marriott Marquis Hotel, 1535 Broadway. Register at [email protected] or call 800-775-4662.
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Association of Real Estate Women Networking Reception
Join AREW for three hours of open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and networking with real estate industry pros at Celsius, a two-story, glass-enclosed event space featuring indoor and outdoor heated seating and great views of Bryant Park. 6-9 pm. Members, $120; non-members, $150. Bryant Park. For information, contact Joshua Lyons at [email protected].
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Architecture of McKim, Mead & White
Professor and architectural historian Mosette Broderick lectures on the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White, which created buildings for a changing 19th-century society including wood homes in the country to regal social clubs in Manhattan. Many of the buildings we walk by every day in the city are creations of McKim, Mead & White, including Washington Square Arch, Judson Memorial Church and the Tompkins Square Library. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Cooper Union Rose Auditorium, 41 Cooper Square. Reservations required at [email protected] or 212-475-9585, ext. 34.
Wednesday, Jan. 19
State of the Market with Jonathan Miller
Jonathan Miller of real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel hosts a discussion on the current state of the housing market. He will interview Steven R. Wagner of Wagner Davis P.C. on the legal issues related to buying and selling co-ops and condos in today’s market. The seminar will be followed by an extensive Q&A period. 4-7:15 pm. $145. Grolier Club, 47 E. 60th St. To register, visit www.millerqa.com or call 212-575-5300.
Wednesday, Jan. 19
Sustainable Building Materials Catwalk
Architects, designers and product specialists will give five-minute presentations of their newest cutting-edge product, invention, technique or discovery. Among the topics discussed: controlling overheating in NYC apartments using existing technology; finding locally manufactured green fabrics, composters, and paints; and financing tools that require buildings to become more energy efficient. 6:30-8 pm. Free. NYC ACRE – NYU Poly, 160 Varick St.,12th floor. Registration required here.
Wednesday, Jan. 19
“Mid-Century Modern: Design for New Lifestyles” Benefit and Silent Auction
Styled by the design couple Isabel and Ruben Toledo, the evening’s auction will feature cocktail accessories, furniture, jewelry, tableware, textiles, fashion and more in timeless style of the 1950s. With its clean lines, minimalism, functionality, and organic and geometric shapes, Mid-Century Modernism was the design aesthetic for this era of modern living. 6 pm. Tickets start at $250. Bard Graduate Center, 580 Madison Ave. For tickets and information, e-mail [email protected].
SALES
ABC CARPET & HOME
All stores, visit www.abchome.com
Sale: Through Jan. 30
At this annual winter sale, save on select rugs and furniture, including 50 to 75 percent off contemporary rugs, up to 50 percent off kilims and dhurries, 30 to 50 percent off runners and up to 75 percent off oriental rugs. Baby furniture is up to 60 percent off, jacquard organic cotton bed linens are 50 percent off, and all velvet upholstery sofa, loveseats, chairs and ottomans are 50 percent off. Save on designer rugs and accessories, too, including up to 30 percent off Tom Dixon and John Reeves, up to 40 percent off Barbara Barry and up to 60 percent off select Ralph Lauren furniture. Tom Dixon Felt pendant lights, reg. $305, now $199; Ralph Lauren Noble Estate mahogany china cabinet, reg. $44,985, now $7,999; John Reeves Caprice queen-sized bed, reg. $2,995, now $1,999.
THE CONRAN SHOP
ABC Carpet & Home, 888 Broadway, Lower Level, 212-755-9079
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed. and Fri., 10 am-7 pm; Thurs., 10 am-8 pm; Sat., 11 am-7 pm; Sun., noon-6:30 pm
Save up to 75 percent on select furniture and accessories and up to 20 percent on all furniture (except Herman Miller, Knoll and antiques) at this annual winter sale. Pondicherry Table, $747.50 (reg. $1,495); Spotty Collection china, $5-$7.50 each (reg. $10-$15).
MOMA DESIGN STORE
Visit www.moma.org for locations and hours.
Sale: Through Jan. 21
Save up to 65 percent on select items at this winter sale. Magnetic Clock, $24.95 (reg. $35); Steel Pipe Chair by Muji, $479.95 (reg. $630); Cork Trivet, $14.95 (reg. $25)
To list home design or real estate events, e-mail [email protected].