Can you believe that the Fourth of July is almost here!?! While the summer months leave a little more time for relaxing, we’ve got our eye on some festive events taking place from sea to shining sea!

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WARM UP

When: July 3 – Sept 4

Where: PS1 in Long Island City, New York

Info: ps1.org

Finally it’s time for MoMaPS1’s critically acclaimed Warm Up! Starting July 3rd PS1 hosts an amazing line-up of international DJs and live music ensembles every Saturday until September 4th. The music series is housed in the winning installation from annual MoMaPS1 and MoMa’s Young Architects Program, seamlessly combining music, architecture and art for a unique multi-sensory experience. This year highlights from the music line-up include LCD Soundsystem, DJ Harvey, Groove Collection and many other stellar acts.

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BEYOND ARCHITECTURE: PANEL DISCUSSION

In recent years, we’ve seen more and more architects branching out into the worlds of interior design and contract furnishings. It’s a hot topic and one that is being addressed at an upcoming seminar at The Center for Architecture. The 2-hour event will focus on the historical and current role of architects in product design. It will be moderated by Donald Albrechts of the Museum of the City of New York and include Alexander Lamis from Robert A. M. Stern Architects and Annabelle Selldorf from Selldorf Architects and Vica as panelists.

When: July 7th from 6:00-8:00PM

Where: The Center For Architecture, New York

Info: aiany.org

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PIECES FROM A LARGER PUZZLE

When:

Lecture @ Hammer Museum: July 7 at 7:00PM (tickets: 310.443.7000)

Opening Gala: July 7 at 8:30PM (rsvp@iicla@esteri.it) Exhibit: July 8th – August 31st

Where: Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, CA

Info: gaetanopesce-exhibition.com

As part of Azure Magazine’s celebration of 25 years of publishing they are sponsoring an exhibition by Gaetano Pesce, in accordance with the acclaimed architect-artist-designer’s 40-year career. Pesce has designed for celebrated companies such as Cassina and B&B Italia, bringing a new level of radical to the furniture. Over these four decades, Pesce has also become notorious for his use of resin, plastics and polyurethane foam in his work, revolutionizing the view of these industrial products. On the eve of the exhibit’s opening night, the Hammer Museum will host a lecture, given by the artist himself. The presentation will be followed by a gala at the Italian Cultural Institute.

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FIRSTLOOK

The highly anticipated 6th annual firstLOOK event is back at the New York Design Center. It’s like NeoCon without those pesky elevators. At the Chicago show, products from eleven NYDC tenants were awarded “Best of NeoCon.” Now they will be making their debut in New York. Check them out and while you’re in the building, be sure to grab a copy of the current issue of ARRAY =-)

When: July 14

Where: New York Design Center, 200 Lexington Avenue, New York

Info: nydc.com

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AMERICAN DESIGN DAY

It seems like July 14th is shaping up to be design center day! Down in DC, the Washington Design Center is hosting the American Design Day. It marks the debut of The MADE: In America “All American Room.” The setting, meant to foster an American design aesthetic and inspire designers to create rooms that evoke classic American style, was created by Bielecky Brothers, Inc. and a specially recruited MADE: In America team of design professionals. It will be featured in the AmericanEye Showroom, Suite 511.

When: July 14

Where: The AmericanEye Showroom, Washington Design Center, Washington D.C.

Info: DCdesigncenter.com

THE A-LIST

We’re giving you two for one (a Caterer & a Venue) this month! With summer in mind, we’re thinking about food that’s fresh, local, healthy and delicious. So who better to feature than Mary Cleaver and the Cleaver Company!! She’s a pioneer in the sustainable food movement and her company, located in Chelsea Market, is NYC’s preeminent green caterer. Her restaurant, The Green Table, is an intimate organic eatery suitable that can be rented out for private events. With a fresh coat of paint (we’re sure its eco-friendly) on the walls, the space is much brighter than before.

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