Thursday, June 7
L haus Hosts First Penthouse Party
Kick off the summer by heading to Long Island City for a penthouse party at the L haus condominium. Take in the breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn harbors from the penthouse terrace and enjoy food and drinks from Maia Pearl. DJ Ceroc will provide the soundtrack for the night. 6-9 pm. Free. L haus, 11-02 49th Ave., Long Island City, Queens. RSVP to Lhaus@modernspacesnyc.com.
Thursday, June 7
The Secret Lives Tours
For this tour, attendees will gain access to three lesser-seen spaces in Brooklyn Heights. First, guests will get to visit the rooftop of the famed St. George Hotel, once the largest hotel in New York and originally famous for its entertaining spaces and celebrities who stayed here. The rooftop terrace once housed the nightspot called the “Egyptian Club,” which featured hand-painted murals of exotic dessert images. Other architectural details of the terrace included terra-cotta columns and chimneys in dozens of whimsical designs. Architect Daniel Allen of Cutsogeorge Tooman and Allen will discuss the recent process of restoring some of these columns. At Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, famed for its abolitionist ties, the tour will stop by the main sanctuary and view the magnificent stained-glass Tiffany windows. Guests will also have the option to view several other exhibits on display within the Arcade of the Church, an award-winning restoration project that faces the beautiful Beecher Garden. The tour concludes with an optional behind-the-scenes tour of the Brooklyn Historical Society. Visitors will get to see the Society’s Victorian-era wood-paneled library, generally not open to the public. 5-8 pm. $100. To RSVP, please visit www.hdc.org/secretlivestour or call 212-614-9107 or e-mail ashedd@hdc.org. Advance reservations are required and space is very limited.
Thursday, June 7
“Modern Tide: Midcentury Architecture on Long Island” Screening
“Modern Tide: Midcentury Architecture on Long Island” explores the work of the region’s best post-war architects and designers, including Albert Frey, Frank Lloyd Wright, Horace Gifford, Marcel Breuer, Richard Meier, Philip Johnson, Charles Gwathmey and others. There will be a panel discussion after the screening moderated by Gwendolyn Wright, Professor of Architecture at Columbia University, with other participants in the film project including director Jake Gorst; architectural historian Alastair Gordon, Frederick Bentel, of Bentel & Bentel Architects; and Christopher Rawlins, of Rawlins Design. Reception to follow. 6-9 pm. $25. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place.
Thursday, June 7
The Iron Designer Challenge
Enjoy live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and a chance to mingle with industry leaders while watching the Iron Designer Challenge unfold. In this ultimate design/build competition, teams of professionals, partnered with School of Design and Construction students, have three hours to construct a life-size structure made from simple, everyday materials. The audience will have an opportunity to bid for items in the silent auction as well as vote for the People’s Choice Award. $50. 6 pm. School of Design and Construction Roof Deck, 525 West 50th St.; www.uasdc.com.
Sunday, June 10
Mount Morris Park House Tour
Mount Morris is home to some of the city’s most historic brownstone homes. Past neighborhood residents have included Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers; current residents include Maya Angelou and the Maysles Brothers. On this self-guided tour, guests will visit 10 venues including inside brownstone homes, urban live/work apartments and landmark churches.11 am-4 pm. $30. The tour begins For information, visit www.mmpcia.org.
Monday, June 11
The Bungalows of Rockaway Screening and Q&A
The film highlights the rich history of the Rockaway bungalows, lasting more than 100 years. Although by 1933 there were more than 7,000 bungalows dotting the peninsula, fewer than 500 remain today. The documentary features rare archival footage, maps, and interviews with historians, prominent New Yorkers, and several of the longtime residents and vacationers. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session and discussion with Richard George, executive director of the Beachside Bungalow Preservation Association; David Selig, owner of Rockaway Taco; Jeanne DuPont of Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, and the filmmakers. 6:30 pm. $10. Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Ave.
Tuesday, June 12
Seizing the Moment
Crain’s New York Business hosts “Seizing the Moment.” Panelists will include Rudin Management Company vice chairman and CEO William Rudin; Janno Lieber, Silverstein Properties’ president of World Trade Center Properties; and Mary Ann Tighe, CEO of CBRE’s New York Tri-State Region. Topics include sustainability in new campus and hotel development, and trends in the affordable housing and high-end condominium markets. 8-11:30 a.m. $275. Signature Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St. Information and registration at www.crainsnewyork.com.
Tuesday, June 12
Greater New York Construction User Awards Program
GNYCUC will be hosting its 2012 Chairman’s Reception. Award recipients include Liberty Luxe/Liberty Green, Court Square Subway Station, Related Companies’ MiMA and the Dream Hotel. The ceremony will honor Richard Wood, President of Plaza Construction Corporation, as the outstanding industry leader of the year. 6-8 pm. MiMA, 450 West 42nd St. To confirm your reservation or request more information, contact Joel Park at 212-450-7300 or jpark@bermangrp.com.
Tuesday, June 12
Buying into Brooklyn, a Crash Course in Home Buying for First-Timers
This Brooklyn Based workshop will be led by Realty Collective (a Brooklyn-based real estate brokerage), attorney Michael Moshan (Gold Scollar Moshan) and mortgage broker Janet Younkman (Wells Fargo). Topics to be discussed: the differences between co-ops and condos, addressing iffy credit, deciding if buying is right for you, spotting red flags, how to obtain a mortgage in today’s market and how to help the process flow smoothly, as well as the offer/acceptance process, passing a co-op/condo board and the closing. 7:30-9:30 pm. $5. Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N. 11th St.
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