Saturday, Sept. 8
INstore at LongHouse Reserve Trunk Show
This summer LongHouse Reserve, the sculpture park and arboretum in East Hampton, launched INstore, an online museum store. INstore features design, apparel and gardening choices by textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen. This one-day trunk show will be filled with unusual and exotic items. Designers will bring one-of-a-kind collections, and some items are being made exclusively for LongHouse and this special event. 2-5 pm. 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton, New York.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
The Distressed Real Estate Debrief
This half-day event will feature more than 25 speakers in eight high-level panel discussions addressing distressed debt opportunities and offering analysis of how special servicers and banks are responding. Agenda topics will include: “Special Servicing Debrief: To what Extent Are Servicers Releasing the ‘Bottleneck’ of Troubled Assets in 2012?” “Receivership Opportunities & the Judicial Foreclosure Process in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania,” and “The Regional Bank Response to Troubled Commercial & Residential Loans.” 7:30 am – 1 pm. $200. McGraw Hill Conference Center, 1221 Sixth Ave., 2nd floor. For more information and to register, call 212-873-3484.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Real Estate Subway Series: Queens Stop, LIC
Providing a social networking event series for real estate professionals to freely share and connect, this event will highlight the borough of Queens, specifically the health of real estate there. There will be cocktails, passed appetizers and lots of industry pros. 6-8 pm. $20, 4720 Center Blvd, Long Island City, Queens. To register, visit www.judynetworks.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
John Robshaw Trunk Show
The trunk show will feature an appearance by John Robshaw himself and showcase the designer’s new fall 2012 collection of block printed bedding and decorative pillows. Inspired by his extensive travels to India and the traditional printing techniques of Southeast Asia, the collection boasts the hand-embroidered details and color combinations that epitomize the Robshaw brand. 6-8 pm. Free. Bloomingdale’s 59th Street, 7th floor.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Summer’s Last Blast with Kips Bay Designers
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club of New York hosts a luxury cruise around Manhattan on a chartered yacht, with cocktails, dinner, dancing and live entertainment. 6:30 pm. $300. Pier 81, West 41th Street at the Hudson River. For more information or tickets, call 718-893-8600, ext. 245.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Real Estate in NY Cocktail Networking Event
Get to know folks in the real estate industry while raising money for a good cause. Mingle with your peers, play games and enjoy food and cocktails while benefiting the Pajama Program, a not-for-profit organization that provides new pajamas and new books to children in need, many who are waiting and hoping to be adopted. 6:30-8:30 pm. $55. Slate, 54 W. 21st St. For more information, visit www.reinny.com.
SALES
ABC CARPET & HOME BRONX OUTLET
1055 Bronx River Ave., The Bronx
Hours: Mon – Fri, 10-7, Sat, 9-7, Sun, 10-6
Sale: Through Sept. 8
ABC Carpet & Home’s annual Bronx outlet sale includes up to 75 percent off furniture, rugs, lighting, linens, accessories and more. Theodore Alexander, Ralph Lauren and EJ Victor are all marked down by up to 50 percent and Calvin Klein by up to 60 percent.
B&B ITALIA & MAXALTO WAREHOUSE SALE
The Altman Building, 135 W.18th St.
Hours: 10 – 6
Sale: Sept. 7-10
Get up to 80 percent off B&B Italia & Maxalto products.
MICHAEL C. FINA SAMPLE SALE
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd St., 718-747-1656
Hours: 9-6
Sale: Sept. 12-15
China, crystal, flatware, vintage silver, giftware, frames, bath items and linens are up to 70 percent off retail prices at this sale.
SFERRA
Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave.
Hours: 10-7
Sale: Sept. 12-16
Get up to 75 percent off retail prices on discontinued and overstocked bed linens, sheet sets, duvet covers, blankets, throws, towels, robes, table linens and more.
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