by Katy Purviance on
05/14/08 @
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Los Angeles
Saturday, May 17: The Venice Art Walk & Auctions is an annual celebration of art, architecture, music, and food to benefit the Venice Family Clinic – the largest free clinic in the country. On May 17, meet the meet the architects and developers involved in Venice’s freshest new residences, including award-winning, prefab and sustainable designs by architects featured in Dwell. Through May 18. Various Locations, Venice; (310) 392-9255.
Miami
Friday, May 16: Les Standiford reads from Washington Burning, his book on 19th century architect and urban planner Pierre Charles L’Enfant, whose vision we see manifest in the U.S. capitol today. 8 p.m; Books & Books - Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables.
New York
Sunday, May 18: As part of the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Dwell editor in chief, Sam Grawe, speaks with Copenhagen-based designer Louise Campbell, recently featured in dwell.com’s Emerging Designer video series. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.; Jacob K. Javits Center, 655 W 34 St.; (212) 216-2000.
San Francisco
Saturday, May 17: The Oakland Museum of Art opens Birth of the Cool, an exhibit on mid-century design, art, and culture in California. Expect to see Eames furniture, Julius Shulman’s architectural photography, and Chet Baker album art, among other works on display. Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland; (510) 238-2200.
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