Events

The exhibit, presented by Historic New England, showcases original kitchens and kitchen artifacts that span centuries as well as geographic locations. Each item in the exhibition tells a story about life in that time period –  about food preparation and other domestic work; the use of household help; the impacts of new technologies; changes in gadgets and appliances; how advertising portrays women’s roles. Excerpts from letters and diaries that will also be on display reveal both nostalgic memories and despair at the endless drudgery of kitchen work.

The LongHouse Reserve (133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton, NY, 11937) will host a special exhibition entitled African Ceramics at LongHouse: 2500 Years of Clay from May 1-July 10. The exhibition will span 2500 years of clay artistry and the geographic and historic breadth of the African continent.

Root. Home Decor is celebrating its grand opening until July 4. This boutique is affiliated with Vizzini and Company Designer Showroom. Stop by at 59 Maple Ave., Red Bank, NJ, 07701.

Shop the ABC Carpet & Home Summer Sale now through July 18th. Go wild and save up to 75 percent off original prices on select items at all store locations. Hundreds of never-before reduced items from designers such as Tom Dixon, John Reeves, Barbara Barry and Ralph Lauren are now discounted up to 40 percent of original prices. In addition, select bedding and quilts are now up to 50 percent off, an assortment of throws and pillows are now 75 percent off and a mix of baby accessories and clothing are 60 percent off.

International Print Center New York presents New Prints 2010/Summer—Heat! in its gallery at 508 West 26th Street, Room 5A, between 10th and 11th Avenues in Chelsea. On view from July 13 – August 13, the show consists of fifty-nine pieces by fifty-two emerging to established artists, selected from a pool of nearly 1,000 submissions. A reception with the artists will be held at IPCNY on Thursday, July 15, from 6-8 pm.
 

Bograd's Fine Furniture & Rugs is offering incredible discounts in their French Heritage Shop until July 25. Located at 81 Hamburg Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ, every sample will be sold at 50 percent, 60 percent, or more off MSRP. Specially priced group packages will be sold at an additional discount of 10 percent off the package price. All special orders of FH will be sold at a reduction of 45 percent from MSRP, and don't forgot the super special: prepaid orders for European product will be offered at 45 percent and 10 percent off, MSRP. Don't miss out!

Drop in to peruse photographer Eric Striffler's Bubble Series, on display and sale starting this Sunday (July 18) at Lennegan & Marantz, 44 Main St., Southampton, NY.