4.7.08 | New York, NY | The program series, Architecture: Designs for Living: Cultural Sustainability, part of the Mayor's PlaNYC to explore design directions for new growth in NYC, will look at the designs by four architects for performing arts facilities recently built in NYC. The panel discussion takes place Monday, April 14, 5:30-8:00 pm at the Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC. The program is part of the Mayor's PlaNYC, which explores design directions for new growth in NYC. Panelists include:

• Robert M Rogers - Ballet Hispanico Center for Lantin Dance & Culture
• Sara Caples - Queens Theatre in the Park
• Mitchell Kurtz - Cherry Lane Theater
• Thomas Leeser - 3-Legged Dog Art and Technology Center

4.4.08 | Milan, Italy | PERSOL: VISIONI - Design in viaggio is a creative design project that will be launched at the Milan Furniture Fair, at the Milan Fairgrounds at Rho, on April 15, 2008. Fixed images, videos, soundscapes and design materials bring to life the journeys through modern Italy of international talent, Martino Gamper, Jason Miller, Patrick Norguet and Hector Serrano whose designs exemplify the Persol spirit. Persol eyewear is a subsidiary of Luxottica Group.  www.persol.com

3.4.08 | New York, NY | Material ConneXion will present  Sustainable Materials for a Better World at Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the New Milan Fairgrounds, Rho, Italy, from April 16-22, 2008, located between Halls 14 and 18. The exhibition will include materials that are biodegradable, recyclable, efficient, lightweight, durable, nontoxic and renewable. Advances in material processing will be highlighted as well as the latest Cradle to Cradle materials.

4.3.08 | New York, NY | Professional Women in Construction (PWC) will hold its Golf Outing onMonday, June 9, brunch through dinner, at Elmwood Country Club, 850 Dobbs Ferry Rd , WhitePlains, NY. All-inclusive package: golfer $375 or foursome with sign athole $1650; cocktails & dinner only: $150 p.p.  Sponsorships andsigns at hole available. Contact PWC at  tel: 212.486-7745; fax:212.486-0228; email:pwc@pwcusa.org. 

4.2.08 | Dallas, TX | IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter released details of its 11th annual auction, A Black and White Affair, to be held Friday, April 18, 6:00 pm, at the Dallas Trade Mart Grand Pavilion, 2100 Stemmons Freeway MS 160. IIDA is partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas for dining and entertainment. In addition to a fashion show, the event will include a live and silent auction to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Dallas City Center.
www.iida-tx-ok.org

4.3.08 | London, UK | Floorstyle 08 continues to attract seminar speakers and demonstrations for its launch show at ExCel, London, UK, from June 29-July 1. Seminar hosts include the Forest Stewardship Council, Amtico, and Bonakemi expert, Leo Aspden and floor layers, John Roberts and Steve Ramsden will transform a room in front of a live audience in a "Test The Experts" feature. An additional attraction is the Demonstration Zone, which will hold product demonstration and give hands-on advice. 

4.2.08 | Miami, FL and Basel, Switzerland | Design Miami/Basel, sponsored by HSBC Private Bank, will feature 28 galleries when it opens June 3-5, 2008, at the Markthaller, Viaduktstrasse 10, in Basel Switzerland. The event will include the Design Talks series the Designer of the Future Award. 

4.2.08 | London, UK | The Tile & Stone Show 08 is preparing a line-up of speakers to host seminars at ExCel, June 29-July 1.  The speakers include David Richardson, Lesley Reid, Chris Blanchett, Leo Aspden, Wayne Hemingway. The Demonstration Zone also will provide an arena for showcasing tools and equipment and will include exhibitors, Ardex, Benfer, Diamond Jack, Kerakoll UK Ltd, and Plasplugs.