Thursday, Sept. 27
Women Executives Roundtable
This event will feature six female executives from six different disciplines. Each has extensive experience and is in a leadership role within their businesses/agencies. Each attendee will have the opportunity to sit with each speaker and interactively participate in 15-minute Q&A discussion segments before moving on to the next speaker. Attendees will meet all six speakers, including Ann Rolland, Partner, FXFOWLE, speaking on Architecture & Construction and in Development & Property Management, Carol Lamberg, Executive Director of Settlement Housing Fund. 6-8:30 pm. $40. Bank of America’s Office, US Trust Building 114 W. 47th St. For more info, visit www.whf-ny.org.
Saturday, Sept. 29
Modern Architecture in the West Village and New Buildings along the High Line
Discover lesser-known examples of Modern architecture in the West Village en route from Washington Square to the High Line; then view a stunning variety of new architecture in the Meatpacking District and West Chelsea, as well as the innovative design of the High Line around which they cluster. Included are buildings designed by Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, Shigeru Ban, Neil Denari, Annabelle Selldorf, Ennead Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox, SHoP, Joseph Urban, Albert Ledner, Edgar Tafel and others. 10 am. $30. Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place. For tickets, visit www.aiany.org.
Monday, Oct. 1 to 31
Archtober 2012
The Center for Architecture is hosting its second-annual festival of NYC architecture and design featuring new programs, collaborations and organizations. The calendar of events features more than 180 architecture and design lectures, conferences, programs and exhibitions. Events will be held at the Center for Architecture as well as at collaborating institutions across the city. Some participating organizations include the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. For the full list of events, pricing and ticket info, visit www.archtober.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Geoffrey Bradfield: A 21st Century Place Book Signing
New York School of Interior Design hosts interior designer Geoffrey Bradfield who is known for creating daring, luxurious residences and offices for an international clientele. He will discuss his new book, “A 21st Century Palace,” the first in a series documenting five exceptional homes that he created worldwide. 6 pm. Free. NYSID Gallery, 161 E. 69th St.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
Between the Squares: Design and Antiques After Dark
Participating galleries and businesses between Union, Washington and Cooper Squares will open their doors for this unforgettable design and antiques block party. This event has something to appeal to all design and antique enthusiasts, with galleries showcasing the best of French, English, Irish, Italian, German and Scandinavian antique, modern and contemporary design. Participating stores include Eskandar, which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at its New York flagship. And the Corcoran Group will highlight outstanding properties in the neighborhood, as well as its recently renovated and historically preserved townhouse location. 6-9 pm. Free.
SALES
JACQUES CARCANAUGES
21 Greene St. 212-925-8110
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sale: Sept. 27-Dec. 31
After 40 years in business Jacques Carcanauges Inc. is closing its doors. Depending on provenance, each item — including furnishings and home decor from Asia — has been discounted between 20 percent and 50 percent.
To list home design or real estate events, e-mail jceaser@nypost.com.