Donna Karan
819 Madison Avenue (@68th St.)
Donna Karen will be in the store for a live performance by famed rockjazz pianist Eric Lewis, aka, Elew.
Oscar De La Renta
772 Madison Avenue (@66th St.)
To celebrate the evening, Mr. De La Renta will host a cocktail party where he will sing and entertain his clients and friends.
Giorgio Armani
760 Madison Avenue (@ 66th St.)
Nora Ephron and Rosie O’donnell will be reading “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” This is in addition to cocktails, of course.
Paige Gamble
24 East 64th Street (@ Madison Avenue)
The …

WHO: Swoon Magazine + Pete’s Candy Store
WHAT: Swoon Magazine Summer Solstice BBQ,  Free food and live bands.  This event features  live entertainment, music and eats. Bands performing include Gates of Heaven, Religious to Damn and Begushkin.
WHEN: Saturday, June 20th 4:00PM Until.
WHERE: Pete’s Candy Store  709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
HOW: Free with RSVP: editors@swoonmagazine.com

WHO: Hope Lounge + Finger On The Pulse + Nicky Digital + Incase

WHAT: Summer Blow out BBQ # 1 – Ladies and Gentlemen, Summer is back and we are excited to announce our first Summer BBQ Blow Out of 2009 at Hope Lounge. Gourmand Cal-Mex street food gurus, Calexico, with our amazing djs working the decks.  A big thanks to Incase, who are sposnsoring this summer again. We have a ton offree iPod & iPhone Slider Cases to give out so get there early to grab one. Djs: Lauren Flax, …

WHO: WeSC + Tony Arcabascio + Budweiser

WHAT: Denim Co-lab Launch Party! Roll through the WeSC store to check out the latest collaboration between WeSC X Tony Arcabascio.  The stylish  limited edition capsule collection includes the Slim Tony jean, stripped of back pocket embellishment and made with reinforced lining. Each pair is packed in presentation boxes with signature Arcabascio graphics. There are rumors that Tony has stashed a little treat inside each box. Who know? There will be and open bar presented by Budweiser.

WHEN: Friday, May 15 6:00pm – 9:00pm

WHERE: WeSC …

WHO: GIANT ROBOT NYC

WHAT: Printed Matter 5 is the latest installment of the popular Printed Matter series of art shows and will feature more than 30 artists with a wide variety of aesthetic styles and printmaking techniques. Limited-edition prints are a great way for budget-minded and new Art Collectors to cop some one of a kind or very limited artwork and support independent artists.  Many of the artists will be at the event so you can get a photo and autograph to prove your art piece authenticity.

WHEN: Opening Reception Saturday, …

WHO: Grace Exhibition Space + ARAI SHIN-ICHI
WHAT: “Viva! Globalization For TANAKA Mitsu”  A  5 night series of art performances by Mr. Shin-ichi, a Petit Retrospective of ARAI Shin-ichi Works from 1999-2009
WHEN: Tuesday, May 5 – Saturday, May 9  8:00pm -10:00pm

WHERE: Grace Exhibition Space 840 Broadway, 2nd Floor.  (646) 578-3402

HOW: Free / By Donation

The Michael Ingbar Gallery +  Miya Ando.
WHAT:  Celebrating the opening night reception for latest works of Japanese artist Miya Ando. The artist is  a direct descendent of Bizen sword maker Ando Yoshiro Masakatsu, Miya Ando utilizes immensely physical metal finishing techniques such as grinding, polishing and burnishing in the creation of her ethereal steel-scapes. This event should make you feel a bit more cultured. It is sure to be filled with plenty of art enthusiast.  The Exhibit runs Apr 30, 2009  TO Aug 31, 2009
WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 6:00pm – …

WHO: Label Lounge + Chris Alker + Sushi Steve + Miles Morris
WHAT: ‘LUSTR’ Saturdays is all about sexy underground Disco.  DJs Sushi Steve (Stereo-Type, Deprogram), Chris Alker (Subtrak, Stereo-Type, DUI, Deprogram) and Miles Morris (Labor of Love) will be digging through the crates to play some special tunes that you won’t hear anywhere else. From Sleazy Disco to Electro House, no stone will be left unturned.
WHEN: Every Saturday 9:00pm – 4:00am
WHERE: Label Loung 174 Rivington St. New York, NY 10002 (212) 228-9600
HOW: FREE NO COVER

WHO: Forefest + Grace Hotel + Dj Doctaaa + Christiania Vodka
WHAT: Forefest Is a gathering spot for NYC’s  creatively fabulous fashionista socialites. The This weekly event held at the Grace lounge features a Euro club vibe with Dj Doctaaa and Crew spinning  Euro Dance, Brit-Pop, and house beats. Along with the lounge you have access to the Hotels pool, and steam room and sauna.  This is a wild and crazy flamboyant environment  homophobes be aware.
But Think About It, No Cover + OPEN BAR sponsored by Christiania Vodka + Free CD …

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WHO: Nike + FORMAT NY
WHAT; Located in the most culturally diverse neighborhood in the US, urban wear boutique FORMAT NY will be hosting a special event, a Sneaker Scavenger Hunt.   In addition, participants will have the opportunity to create their very own Nike Morgan, Dunk Hi, and Air Max 1 with the special Nike iD Design Stations set up on site.  All participants will be invited to another Nike iD Event on a later date, where the winning team will receive FREE pair of Nike iD Air Force 1.
WHEN: Saturday …