Season Sample SALES: Part I

Sample sales in NYC the whole month of November!

 Marinate on these sales. The secret’s in the savings.

What: Kathryn Amberleigh
Why: Stacked-heel boots and colorful suede pumps are up to 80 percent off at the NYC designer’s first-ever sample sale.
When: Today, Wed. & Fri., 3-8 p.m.
Where: 195 Chrystie St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts., ste. 809g. Cash only. 

What: Tibi
Why: Bundle up for less with the Melange sweater coat ($248; reg. $495), Muse applique coat ($310; reg. $620), and leather jacket ($320; reg. $798).
When: Nov. 9-11. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 409 W. 39th St., b/t Ninth & Tenth Aves.

What: Rachel Leigh
Why: Stock up on jewelry for mom and friends at up to 80 percent off.
When: Nov. 9-11. Tues.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 252 W. 38th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 902. Cash only.

What: Nanette Lepore
Why: Dresses are $145 (reg. $398), jackets and coats are $195-$275 (reg. $448-$698), and skirts, pants, and tops are $95 (reg. $298).
When: Nov. 9-12. Tues.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 4th fl.

What: Tess Giberson
Why: Up to 70 percent off the designer’s cashmere coats, leggings, dresses, and accessories.
When: Nov. 10-14. Wed.-Fri., 3-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 1-5 p.m.
Where: 97 Crosby St., b/t Prince & Spring Sts.

What: Archetype Showroom
Why: Deep discounts on Iro knits, LnA goodies, Won Hundred shoes, and more clothing and accessories.
When: Nov. 12 & 13. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 676 Broadway, b/t Bond & Great Jones Sts., 2nd fl.

Grand Central Holiday Fair

Let the mayhem begin. Halloween is over! Thanksgiving is around the corner and there is never enough time to shop for Christmas. So start by stopping at the only indoor holiday fair in New York City, the Grand Central Holiday Fair presented by The New York Times provides a welcoming and comfortable place for shopping! Below are some highlights:

• Located in the historic 12,000 square foot Vanderbilt Hall
  
• 76 hand-picked vendors featuring unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise from jewelry to women's, men's and children apparel to hand-made crafts, home décor and toys.
  
• 18 New vendors including Aviva Stanoff (www.avivastanoff.com), The Barber's Daughters (www.thebarbersdaughters.com), Jon Wye (www.jonwye.com), Margo Petitti (www.margopetitti.com) and Sandy Vohr (www.sandyvohr.com)

Whether you're a commuter or simply a passerby, this indoor fair is a convenient one-stop-shop with an eclectic mix of gifts for adults, children or significant others.

November 15 - December 24th** | 10am-8pm
(**closed on Thanksgiving Day)

Thanksgiving Workshop

Does turkey taste better with white or red? You be the judge! We lay out bites of turkey, stuffing, sides and dessert paired with a variety of wines. Educate your palate and have some fun. Stock up for the holidays.

Saturday, November 13, 2-6 pm
$10 per person; net proceeds to City Harvest
RSVP HERE

KingConBrooklyn II (2010)

Back where the swamp meets the slope KingCon II arises to let you know more about the comic and animation world.

The 4th and 5th are for panels only.
The 6th and the 7th are for the Con and more panels. 11AM-7PM.

Adults - $7 for  Saturday or Sunday.  $10 for both.
Kids - $3 for  Saturday or Sunday.  $5 for both.

Note that the last day of the Con is NYC marathon day.  SO come check out the Marathon and then mosie on down to the Lyceum.

Official Website: http://www.kingconbrooklyn.com.
Tix here.

NY Art Book Fair Preview

MoMA PS1 hosts Printed Matter's fifth annual NY Art Book Fair, November 5-7. Free and open to the public, the Fair hosts over 280 international presses, booksellers, antiquarian dealers, artists and publishers from twenty-four countries, offering the best in contemporary art book publishing.

MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave at the intersection of 46th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101 (map) 

Thursday, November 4, 2010, PREVIEW, 6pm - 9pm
Friday/Saturday, November 5-6, 2010, 11am - 7pm
Sunday, November 7, 2010, 11am - 5pm

Visit the NY Art Book Fair Website for more information, including a list of exhibitors.

A free bus will operate Saturday, Nov. 6 from 1–5 p.m., providing transport for NY Art Book Fair visitors to Long Island City’s many cultural institutions, including Sculpture Center, Flux Factory, Fisher Landau Center for Art, Socrates Sculpture Park, and Noguchi Museum. Sponsored by the Long Island City Cultural Alliance.

Free Dessert & Pastry Party From La Maison du Chocolat

Tonight, La Maison du Chocolat is having a free party in celebration of their 20th year in New York City.

La Maison du Chocolat is hosting "La Nuit du Gâteau": complimentary tastings of pastry and a unique opportunity to discover exclusive creations like the sTARTElette, a subtle alliance of chocolate and a sablé biscuit, tarts, chocolate mousse, macaroons and, for the first time, the acclaimed éclair. A night to remember !  

From 7pm to midnight: La Maison du Chocolat, 1018 Madison Avenue. 

From 7pm to 9pm: La Maison du Chocolat, 30 Rockefeller Center and 63 Wall Street.

Crafts, Lunch, Snacks, Shop!!

Holiday Fair

at

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

(157-16 65th Ave, Flushing, NY)

Saturday November 13th, 2010

from 11am - 8pm

plus

Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner

2 seatings November 13th at 5:30pm & 7:00pm

Make your reservations today! 718.358.2744

Tickets:

$12 for adults | $6 for kids. Includes Dinner, Salad, cup of Wine or Soda and

Homemade Cookies & Ice Cream

Historic Photos of Queens

What: Please join us in welcoming author Kevin O'Donoghue as he signs and discusses his book, Historic Photos of Queens. Queens residents, past and present, will enjoy exploring this historical pictorial of our unique borough.

When: Thursday November 11, 2010 7:30 PM

Where: Barnes & Noble
Fresh MeadowsUtopia Center, 176-60 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366, 718-380-4340