Thursday, Feb. 11
IDNY Meetup
IDNY, a social network for people who have an interest in architecture and design, is hosting its monthly meetup with a design talk by Greg Karn of Gwathmey Siegel, Daniel Moyer of Daniel Moyer Design & Fabrication and Kevin Woodard of B&B Italia. In addition to an informative talk, there will be a raffle, with the Gwathmey Siegel firm offering a night at the W Hotel, Daniel Moyer one of his “FuncInFunctional” longboards and B&B Italia, a decorative plate designed by Marcel Wanders. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. B&B Italia USA, 150 E. 58th St.
Sunday, Feb. 14 to Wednesday, Feb. 17
Greenshows: Eco Fashion Week
Lost your invite to the Bryant Park tents? Not to worry, you can check out 10 eco-minded designers at this four-day fashion event at the East Village condo 311 E 11: Village Green. Sunday at 7 pm things will kick off with a runway show featuring a collection of dresses inspired by vintage couture and made entirely from recycled materials. The shows continue through Wednesday. While checking out the latest in eco fashions, you can tour the hospitality suites of Village Green residences. 311 E. 11th St. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.thegreenshows.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
National Realty Club Luncheon
NRC’s luncheon will feature speaker John Catsimatidis of the Red Apple Group and Gristedes Foods. He will recount his rags-to-riches story of arriving in America from his native Greece with his penniless parents, to becoming a successful businessman. Noon. NRC members, $55; non-members, $125. Friars Club, 57 E. 55th St. Register by pre-paying at www.nationalrealtyclub.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 16
Queens After-work Business Network Mixer
Non-mortgage-related professionals — realtors, investors, accountants, contractors, builders, engineers, developers, architects, attorneys and property managers — are invited to this networking event, where you can develop new business referral relationships and strengthen existing ones. 6-8 pm. Free. Punta Dura, 41-15 34th Ave., Astoria, Queens. RSVP to Evantz@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 17
Exhibition Opening: Modernism at Risk
This exhibit addresses the challenges to saving modern buildings, when every day they are being destroyed or inappropriately altered. The solutions for protecting them can be as individual as the threats that endanger them. Learn more about these masterpieces of modernist architectural history that exist in New York City and around the world. The exhibit continues through May 1. 6-8 pm. Free. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, 212- 683-0023.
SALES
ALESSI
30 E. 60th St., 212-317-9880 and 130 Greene St., 212-941-7300
Visit www.alessi.com for store hours.
Sale: Through Feb. 28
Get up to 70 percent off on overstock items, discontinued or floor samples, as well as other popular pieces by this Italian kitchenware shop.
GRACIOUS HOME
Visit www.gracioushome.com for locations and hours.
Sale: Through Feb. 15
This President’s Day sale will score you up to 75 percent off select bedding, kitchen items, picture frames, lighting and more. Lulu DK Matouk River Bedding (shown), now $55 to $117.50 (reg. $110 to $235), Bohemian Crystal Chandelier, now $396 (reg. $495), Waring Chrome Classic Blender, now $49.99 (reg. $79.99).
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