Thursday, Sept. 16
CARNIVORA Opening Night
Taking place at the +aRt condominium in West Chelsea, CARNIVORA is the debut of artist Jason Covert, whose work involves photography, illustration, sculpture, painted works, ceremonial artifacts and robes, literature and jewelry, as well as original musical compositions. The opening night reception includes live music, wine and cocktails. The exhibit continues through Oct. 8. 6-10 pm. +aRt – 540 W. 28th St. For more information, call Nicole Amato at 212-867-8778.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
The Real Estate Lenders Association Seminar
RELA’s breakfast seminar will feature Donald Trump, CEO and chairman of the Trump Organization and his son, Eric Trump, executive VP of development, as guest speakers for the monthly event. 8-9:30 am. Members, free; non-members, $50. Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave. For more information, visit www.rela.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Women in Housing and Finance’s Reception
WHF’s fall reception and networking event is for new and prospective members. 6- 9 pm. Members, $30, non-members, $40. City Winery, 155 Varick St. RSVP at www.whf-ny.org.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Eat Drink Art Design
The artists and designers in this exhibition, including Ted Muehling, Cindy Sherman, and Dale Chihuly, have created objects for the table — cups and plates, tea sets and silverware — that redefine the art of dining. Featured works range from handcrafted antique vessels, to elegant flatware and goblets, to recent conceptual works by artists. The show reveals the ways in which the table can be a domestic setting for families and feasts, as well as an intellectual space for ideas and history. The exhibit continues through Feb. 6, 2011. Museum of Arts & Design, 2 Columbus Circle.
Tuesday, Sept. 21
Open Book: Wendy Shanker
Writer and comedian Wendy Shanker, author of “The Fat Girl’s Guide to Life,” will read from her new memoir, “Are You My Guru? How Medicine, Meditation & Madonna Saved My Life,” at a rather spiffy location. It’s a townhouse, located just off Central Park, which is being offered for $6.45 million through Corcoran Group brokers Karen Kelley and Jennifer Taylor, who are (coincidentally) hosting the event. “Guru-tini” cocktails and health bites will be served, and a book signing will follow the reading. 6-9 pm. 37 W. 94th St. RSVP at kkelley@corcoran.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
How to Sell Green: A Real Estate Professional’s Guide to Making the Case
This discussion is designed to break down the issues, opportunities and talking points for selling green building attributes to potential clients. Specific topic areas will include: Marketable attributes of sustainable buildings; costs and benefits from relevant case studies; taking advantage of financial incentives; and certifications and labels (like LEED and Energy Star). Sustainability experts who have their fingers on the pulse of current trends and best practices will help you help your clients make the best real estate choices. Noon-1:30 pm. $10 (includes lunch). Herman Miller Showroom, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 17th floor. For more information, click here.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
Can Stuyvesant Town be Saved for Affordable Housing?
Stuyvesant Town was built as a public-private partnership to provide affordable housing for New Yorkers of modest means. In the wake of recent events, including its sale in 2006 and the debate over market vs. stabilized/controlled rents, what are the lessons for the future of affordable housing? Part of an ongoing series, the Urban Forum: New York Neighborhoods, Preservation and Development Panelists, this discussion will include Rafael Cestero of NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development; Daniel Garodnick of City Council District 4; and Jerilyn Perine of Citizens Housing and Planning Council. 6:30 pm. MCNY members, $6; non-members, $12. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave. Reservations required by clicking here.
Wednesday, Sept. 22
What’s New, What’s Next
Join the New York Design Center (NYDC) as the industry celebrates the latest in ideas, design, materials, and products. The center has put together a lineup of presentations from leading shelter editors including Jason Kontos of New York Spaces (at 6 pm in Atelier Interior Design), Cindy Allen of Interior Design (6:30 pm in Keilhauer) and Jennifer Busch of Contract Magazine (at 7 pm in the HBF/HBF Textiles showroom). All sorts of other events will be going on throughout the showrooms as well. 3-9 pm. Free. New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Ave. For more information, visit www.nydc.com.
SALES
B&B ITALIA WAREHOUSE SALE
The Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St., no phone
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
Sale: Sept. 17-19
Every two years, B&B Italia offers pieces from its most renowned collections for sale at deep discount prices. The sale will feature pieces from B&B Italia Home, Maxalto and other collections with savings of 40 to 70 percent off retail prices.
LAS VENUS and LV2
163 Ludlow St. and 113 Stanton St., 212-358-8000
Hours: Weekdays, 11 am-8 pm; Sat. and Sun., 12 pm-8 pm
Sale: Though Sept. 30
At this clearance sale, take 30 to 60 percent off mid-century modern furniture and furnishings.
If you’d like to have your home- or design-related event or sale listed, please e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.
