Thursday, March 24
Sustainable Design Workshop
This workshop brings in a slate of expert speakers, all authorities on various aspects of sustainable design. Attendees will learn about energy efficiency, storm-water management, passive solar design, light control and commissioning of existing buildings. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments will be served. 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Morning or afternoon Session, $109; full day, $149. The Hotel Beacon, 2130 Broadway. For more information, visit www.dpcassociates.net or call 516-681-0057.
Thursday, March 24
Art Appraisal Event
Hayes Fine Art Storage will host this complimentary appraisal event. Open to the general public, it will feature verbal valuations provided by appraisers from the renowned New York Fine Art Appraisers. Each attendee will be limited to one item that can be appraised and are asked not to bring coins, stamps, jewelry or musical instruments. 10 am-1 pm. Hayes Fine Art Storage , 305 E. 61st St., 212-838-2525
Thursday, March 24
UJA-Federation of New York’s Real Estate Executives Gala
UJA-Federation of New York’s Real Estate and Allied Trades Division’s Real Estate Executives (REX) will honor Bram Weber of Weber Law Group LLP with the newly attributed Larry A. Silverstein REX Award at its annual gala. Through involvement with REX, professionals make an impact on the real estate social landscape, help those in need, build strong relationships with colleagues in the field, develop leadership skills, and explore issues that delve beyond the New York real estate community. Tickets start at $195. 6:30-9:30 pm. Grand Hyatt New York, Park Avenue at Grand Central. RSVP to Sarah Levy Hilchie at 212-836-1131 or hilchies@ujafedny.org.
Thursday, March 24
After Class: The First Steps of the American Designer
Young interior designers face an enormous challenge post-graduation. Moderated by Interior Design magazine editor Annie Block, designers Dror Benshetrit and Todd Bracher will join Pratt Institute Professor of Industrial Design Mark Goetz to discuss how they navigated their own path to success. A portfolio review for students and alumni with the designers will follow. 7 pm. $12. Museum of Art and Design, 2 Columbus Circle. For tickets call 212-299-7740.
Thursday, March 24
The Westchester Business Connection’s Riverview Soirée
Join the Westchester Business Connection an evening of networking and great food from some the areas finest restaurants. Wine/beer and refreshments will also be served. 6-9 pm. $25. Riverview Club, 1155 Warburton Ave., Yonkers.To purchase tickets, visit www.wbconnection.com.
Monday, March 28
City Limits Magazine Launch Event
City Limits, an independent and investigative news organization that publishes in-depth reporting about civic affairs in New York City, is holding its first-ever community cocktail party to celebrate the release of its latest issue, “Brooklyn: The Borough Behind The Brand.” There will be art and entertainment, with complimentary wine and hors d’ouevres provided for attendees, in addition to door prizes from Target, Brooklyn Historical Society and The Prospect Park Zoo. 7 pm. Free. Skylight Gallery, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Center, 1368 Fulton St., Brooklyn. More information at www.restorationplaza.org.
Tuesday, March 29
Foreign Investors: Educating the Consumer
TF Cornerstone together with Nest Seekers International is hosting a Winter Lecture series. Thomas Funding Group’s private mortgage specialist, Robert London, will be speaking about purchasing as a foreign national. He will cover matters ranging from contractual obligation to financing and tax laws. This is also an opportunity for real estate agents to further their knowledge so they can better assist foreign clients through the process of purchasing. Complimentary wine and cheese will be served during the lecture. 6:30–7:30 pm. Free. 99 John Deco Lofts, 99 John St. RSVP by March 27 to Jacklyn Lingad at Jacklyn.Lingad@TFCornerstone.com.
Wednesday, March 30 and Thursday, March 31
BuildingsNY/Green Buildings NY Conference and Exhibition
BuildingsNY 2011 provides the New York metro building owner, manager, architect, contractor and engineer with the products, services and knowledge to stay competitive in today’s challenging times. Explore more than 500 exhibiting companies showcasing the industry’s broadest array of what’s new in building maintenance, retrofit, renovation and restoration. From roofing, flooring and plumbing to HVAC, green solutions and energy conservation. 8 am – 4 pm. Free for industry professionals. $50 for public. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St. Register at www.buildingsny.com.
Wednesday, March 30
Check-In to 200 Lex
The New York Design Center and Interior Design Magazine will host “Check-in to 200 Lex,” the fourth annual Hospitality Design event. NYDC’s showrooms will open their doors to designers, architects and those in the hospitality industry to showcase the NYDC as New York’s top hospitality design resource. Interior Design magazine editor Cindy Allen will introduce four famed designers: Clodagh, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, David Rockwell and Mark Zeff, each presenting noteworthy programs highlighting the very best in hospitality design. Showrooms will host programming, guest speakers, product discussions and more, all showcasing the building’s top hospitality resources. 3-8 pm. Free. New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave. RSVP to idevents@interiordesign.net. For a complete program listing, visit www.nydc.com.
Wednesday, March 30
Young Real Estate Professionals of New York Networking Event
YREPNY is hosting a networking event, Food is sponsored by Liberty Mutual. 6:30-9:30 pm. Free. Bar Basque, 839 Sixth Ave. RSVP by email to yrepnyrsvp@yahoo.com.
SALES
APARTMENT 48
12 W. 17th St., 212-807-1391
Hours: Tues. – Sat., 11 am – 7 pm; Sun. noon – 7 pm
Sale: Through March 31
This Flatiron design store is closing its doors and you can save up to 70 percent on lamps, vintage furniture, candles, kitchenware, tabletop items, bedding and more.
BOCONCEPT
Visit www.BoConcept.com for locations and hours.
Sale: Through March 31
Save big the entire month at BoConcept’s spring cleaning event, as they make space for a brand new collection arriving in April. All clearance items and floor sample designs are up to 60 percent off. BoConcept’s sofa bed in a beige Nu fabric, $699 (reg. $995); walnut veneer storage coffee table, $799 (reg. $999).
FISHS EDDY
889 Broadway, 212-420-9020
Hours: Mon., 10 am-9 pm; Tues.-Sat., 9 am-9 pm; Sun., 10 am-8 pm
Sale: Through March 31
At this Desperate Housewares sale, save on items throughout this whimsical housewares store. Bright blue cake stand, $80 (reg. $100); Royal Lush High Ball Glass, $2.50 (reg. $5).
MODANI
40 E. 19th St., 212 796-6926
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 am-7 pm; Sun., 11 am-7 pm
Sale: Through March 31
Get up to 50 percent off selected modern furniture throughout the month. New York Sofa Bed, $990 (reg. $2,380); Futoria Metal Bench, $490, (reg. $1,690). Use promo code “MODANISPRING” at www.modani.com for an extra 5 percent off all purchases.
PROPERTY
14 Wooster St., 917-237-0123
Hours: Mon.–Fri., 10 am–6 pm, Sat–Sun., noon–6 pm
Sale: Through April 5
At this bi-annual sale, all new orders on furniture and home accessories are 20 percent off and floor samples are up to 60 percent off.
To list home design or real estate events, e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.
