OUR PICK OF THE WEEK
Friday Dec. 11 to Sunday, Dec. 13
Target To-Go Pop Up
Anyone who has ventured out to the Target in Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal knows that it can be an exercise in futility – crowds of people and emptied shelves. But for this weekend only, you can do your holiday shopping at Target’s pop-up shop in Manhattan, located at the entrance to the High Line. We can’t promise it won’t be crowded, but hopefully they’ll have stocked up on the 50 must-have holiday gift items of the season, like this Pomegranate and Cassis Candle (below). And to make things even more convenient, all gifts are wrapped and ready to give. 10 am-8 pm. High Line entrance, Gansevoort and Washington Streets.
Thursday, Dec. 10
Association of Real Estate Women Holiday Luncheon
The guest speaker at this festive holiday lunch will be Marc Holliday, CEO of SL Green Realty. Expect hundreds of real estate professionals to attend. Noon-2 pm. Members, free; non-members, $125. Tavern on the Green, Central Park West and 67th Street. For more information and to register, visit www.arew.org.
Thursday, Dec. 10
New York Housing Conference Awards Luncheon
The NYHC and National Housing Conference presents its annual awards luncheon. Shaun Donovan, secretary of HUD, will deliver the keynote address at this event, which honors those who have made New York a better place to live and work. Reception, 11:30 am; lunch, 12:15 pm. $350. Hilton New York. For information or tickets, contact Thea Beckering, 202-466-2121, ext. 232, or tbeckering@nhc.org.
Thursday, Dec. 10 to Sunday, Dec. 13
One of a Kind Show and Sale
Shop for the artsy friends on your list at this huge show with more than 200 artists creating everything by hand, including fine art, home design, jewelry, painting, ceramics (like the bowls, above, by Lisa Aranow Ceramics), glass, photography and more. A big draw in Chicago and Toronto, the show is making its way to NYC for the first time. Thursday, 5-9 pm (free entertainment, cocktails and a fashion show); Fri., 11 am – 8 pm; Sat., 10 am – 7 pm; Sun., 10 am – 5 pm. Tickets, $15. Pier 94, 711 12th Ave. For more information, visit www.oneofakindshowny.com.
Friday, Dec. 11
Real Estate Forum Road to Recovery: Investing in Global Real Estate
This forum will bring together investors, academics and developers in real estate and finance for sessions on investing in distressed property, emerging sources of funding and niche opportunities in housing and commercial markets, among other topics. Speakers include Robert Toll, CEO of Toll Brothers. 8:15 am-6 pm. $499. New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall St., Main Dining Room. For more information, contact Shari Rosen at em.project@wharton.upenn.edu or 646-452-9931.
Saturday, Dec. 12
Family Day at the Center for Architecture
Perfect for aspiring young architects, these workshops allow the whole family to participate in the design process. This workshop is on lighting design, and it will explore the importance of light in architecture. You can learn about traditions in countries from around the world that celebrate innovative lighting designs. Families will then create their own light fixture to take home. Two sessions: 11 am-1 pm or 2-4 pm. $15/family of 4; additional guests are $5. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. Pre-register by contacting cteegarden@cfafoundation.org or 212-358-6135.
SALES
AREA
55 E. 11th St., 212-924-7084
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
Sale: Dec. 10 and 11
At this sample sale, save up to 75 percent off retail on sheets, duvets and blankets.
FTF
137 Fifth Ave., Penthouse, 212-925-0847
Hours: By appointment only
Sale: Through Dec. 30
At this holiday sale, you can save up to 40 percent off a variety of Corian accessories, from tissue holders to food trays (like this cheese tray, shown), as well as furniture – all designed by decorator and architect Roseann Repetti and her husband, West Chin. All items can be viewed online at www.ftfdesignstudio.com and orders are being taken by phone.
RICO
384 Atlantic Ave., Downtown Brooklyn, 718-797-2077
Hours: Mon. – Fri., noon – 7 pm; Sat. and Sun., 11 am – 6 pm
Sale: Through Dec. 21
At this holiday home sale, save 15 to 70 percent off all red-tagged floor models. Many gift items are also on sale, including limited-edition prints.
SHEHERAZADE
121 Orchard St., 212-539-1771
Hours: Daily, 11 am-7 pm; closed Tuesdays
Sale: Through Dec. 26
Save up to 40 percent off exotic furniture and accessories from Morocco, Syria, Egypt, Turkey and central Asia.
