Events

Week of September 1st

The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society hosts its 36th annual Showcase House from Sept. 7-28. A 30-year-old classic English-style brick and stone home in River Forest will be transformed by 16 local designers, with the proceeds to benefit The Children’s Clinic of Oak Park. 801 Park Ave., River Forest; 708-848-0528, ext. 300.

Sprout Home’s annual fall sale starts Sept. 7 with 25 percent off all trees, shrubs, and perennials and up to 75 percent off select home and garden items. 745 N. Damen Ave., 312-226-5950.
 
Poliform (445 N. Franklin St., 312-321-9600; Merchandise Mart, 312-222-8465) is having a sale on all beds in stock at both showrooms, with discounts starting at 25 percent off.

Todd & Holland Tea Merchants (7311 W. Madison St.; Forest Park; 708-488-1162,) marks down selected teas and accessories—including Chantal mugs and teapots, French tea towels, and nearly 20 teas—by 50 percent off from September 6th through 13th.  
 
Fair-trade shop Ten Thousand Villages (719 Main St., Evanston; 847-733-8258) holds its annual Oriental Rug Event from September 5th through 13th, featuring more than 300 rugs from Pakistan. Two “Introduction to Oriental Rug” seminars will be held on September 5th and 10th at 7 p.m. Seminars are free, but reservations are requested.

Symmetry (1925 W. Division; 773-645-0502) holds a Labor Day Sale Aug. 29-Sept. 1, with discounts up to 50 percent on contemporary rugs, home accessories, and organic sculptures.
 
Logan Square’s annual House & Garden Walk on Sept. 6 features tours of six historic homes and two churches, starting at Sylvesters Church (2157 N. Humboldt Blvd.) and continuing down Palmer Blvd. 773-706-4129.
 
Susanin’s is having a live premier auction Sept. 6. 900 S. Clinton St., 312-832-9800.
 
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers (1338 E. Lake St., 312-280-1212) is having an action on post-war and contemporary art (Sept. 7) and American and European art (Sept 8). Previews run Sept. 3-6.
 
The Scottish Manor, a concept home built by Orren Pickell and decorated by Kiki Luthringshausen and K-Haus staff, is having an Estate Sale Friday-Sunday, Sept. 5-21, featuring up to 40 percent off furnishings and accessories. 30 Aberdeen Ct, off Telegraph Rd, 3/10 mile south of Half Day Road (Route 22).
 
The Chicago Mosaic School hosts an exhibit of stained glass and mosaic art by Larry Zgoda, and furniture and sculpture work by John Hatlestad through the month of September. A reception for the artists will be held Sept. 5. 1800 W. Cuyler; 773-975-8966
 
Furniture and kitchen retailer Cambium (113-119 W. Hubbard St., 312-832-9920) is having a display sale featuring more than 50 percent off items in their two floor sample kitchens.
 
Sawbridge Studios (153 W. Ohio St., 312-828-0055) is having a floor sample sale on beds, dining tables, case pieces, and more. Check out the Web site to view featured items, or see them in person at either of the Chicago or Winnetka locations.
 
Pottery Barn is having a summer sale with up to 50 percent off select items. 856 W. North Ave., 312-587-9837.
 
Crate & Barrel is having a sale Aug. 29-Oct. 5, featuring 25 percent off most custom upholstery. 850 W. North Ave., 312-573-9800.
 
Learn more about gardening and landscape design at one or more lectures put on by the Chicago Botanic Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, 847-835-8261) this summer. The “Weekend Designer Series” offers tips about patios, gardens, storage, and budgeting. Individual sessions are $37. Visit chicagobotanic.org/school for a list of classes and dates.
 
The Museum of Science and Industry (57th St. and Lake Shore Drive, 773-684-1414) will exhibit "Smart Home," a 2,500-square-foot, three-story sustainable home now though January 4, 2009, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advanced, timed-entry ticket required ($23 per adult including museum admission).

Have an event, sale, or opening in the home design world that we should know about? Send information to chicagohome@chicagomag.com.

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