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Ferguson's New Alexandria Showroom

New Location

Summer is the perfect season for entertaining, and that should be reason enough to remodel your kitchen or bathroom. With one of the largest selections of the latest appliances, lighting, and plumbing fixtures, a Ferguson showroom is a good place to start. With a new showroom in Alexandria and on-site design experts, Ferguson can take you one step closer to your dream kitchen or bath.

Ferguson
5650 General Washington Drive, Suite D
Alexandria, VA 22312

For more information, call 703.642.2626 or visit www.ferguson.com.

Washington Spaces 2nd Annual Best of Bath Spaces Competition

Washington Spaces is giving you the chance to show your most spectacular bath designs. The winning entries in our 2009 Design Competition, 2nd Annual Best of Bath Spaces, will be featured on the pages of Washington Spaces, and all of our entries will receive a year’s worth of publicity online at WashingtonSpaces.com.

Entry forms due: Sept. 8, 12 p.m. EST
High resolution photos due: Oct. 10, 12 p.m. EST

Click here to enter.

Current Events

Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future

NOW – August 23

This exhibit honors visionary architect Eero Saarinen, designer of such innovative structures as the terminal at Dulles International Airport and the popular sculptural Tulip chair. Profoundly influential to modern architecture, Saarinen produced a body of work that not only explored new materials and technologies, but also captured the optimism of post-World War II America.

National Building Museum
401 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20001

Free admission. Visit www.nbm.org for more information.

Niermann Weeks' Lighting Design Promotion

Now – Saturday, August 31

Our editors often laud the timeless elegance of Niermann Weeks’ chandeliers. From the delicately simple to the embellished grandiose, they create a statement in any room. Now through the end of the month, Niermann Weeks is offering every lighting design in its store at the lowest published prices. Take advantage of savings on sconces, ceiling fixtures, lamps, and of course, the beautiful chandeliers.

Niermann Weeks
300 D St., SW
Suite 701
Washington, DC 20024

For more information, call 202.488.1220 or visit www.niermannweeks.com.

The Art of Recycling: The Coolest Show in Town

Monday, August 25 – Tuesday, September 2

If you’re looking for a different way to enjoy art, this exhibit is so cool; it’s cold. As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Star® “Recycle My Old Fridge Campaign,” the National Building Museum is presenting inspiring works of art on unexpected surfaces – refrigerators.

To raise awareness of the need to recycle old refrigerators, these decorated items will be on display in the Museum’s Great Hall, and attendees can vote for their favorite piece. Submitted by a wide array of individuals and groups, ranging from employee teams to professional artists, many of the fridges will incorporate environmental themes and recycled art materials.

National Building Museum
401 F St., NW
Washington, DC 20001

For more information, call 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org.

Reincarnations: Artworks Created from Found & Recycled Materials

NOW – Sunday, September 28
Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Weekends, by appointment only.

More than 30 artists will present innovative works of art in this original and unusual mixed-media show. Curator Steven Krensky of Zenith Gallery says, “Some of the pieces are beautiful, some amuse, and others amaze,” but they all have one thing in common – they’re all made from found objects and recycled materials.

The interesting pieces on display include a working instrument made from wood and beer cans, a lounge chair made from soda-can tabs, and a purse made from old books. Other materials used include computer parts, sea shells, shoe laces, and more.

Zenith Gallery’s Alternative Gallery Space
1111 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004

For more information, call 202.783.2963, www.zenithgallery.com.

The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show

Saturday, November 8
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 9
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

When Food Network stars Paula Deen, Giada De Laurentiis, and Bobby Flay come to Washington, DC, you can expect culinary enthusiasts and excited fans to follow. That’s why we’re letting you know about it first. Purchase tickets now to the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show, and secure your spot to see live demonstrations from these superstar chefs. Along with other special events, including interactive cooking with top national chefs, you can also shop for kitchen items from more than 200 vendors.

The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Pl., NW
Washington, DC 20001

To purchase tickets, visit www.metrocooking.com/2008DC/tickets/index.html or call 888.695.0888.

For more information about The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show, call 703.321.4890 or visit www.metrocooking.com.

Elena del Rivero: Home Suite

Now – Sunday, November 16

As part of an ongoing series, Elena del Rivero presents two installations at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Composed mostly of paper, the pieces are meant to explore the passage of time and the ways in which our daily lives, and the events in them, shape our sense of a home.

During the course of one year, del Rivero placed large reams of handmade paper throughout her lower Manhattan loft and work space – then, went about living her life. In that year, the paper was walked on, eaten on, stained, ripped, cleaned, and mended to produce del Rivero’s first installation, [Swi:t] Home, 2000 – 2001.

The second was created out of a more unexpected and tragic force. On September 11, 2001, del Rivero walked into her loft to find the windows blown in and all of her work torn and covered in ash. She spent the next five years piecing together what she could salvage, and now presents the finished installation, a curtain of sewn paper more than 500 feet long, called [Swi:t] Home, A Chant, 2001 – 2006.

Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th St., NW
Washington, DC 20006

For more information, call 202.639.1700 or visit www.corcoran.org.

Previous Events

Paul Montgomery Studio

New Opening

Specializing in hand-painted scenic and patterned wallpapers as well as custom murals, Paul Montgomery suggests that bland walls are a thing of the past. The studio’s new showroom at The Rist Corporation offices at The Washington Design Center showcases some of the unique decorative artwork that has graced the walls of luxurious homes and hotels across the country.

The Rist Corporation
300 D St., SW Suite 102
Washington, DC 20024

For more information, call 202.646.1540 or visit www.paulmontgomery.com.

Blue Line Studios Art School

New Opening

Blue Line Studios, which specializes in decorative finishes and murals, will open a new art school in Fairfax, VA. Boost your artistic repertoire with classes in air brushing, authentic lime plaster, marbling, wood graining, murals, and furniture design.

To see some of owner John Kiernan’s work, check out Above and Beyond from our Spring 2008 issue.

Blue Line Studios Art School
10837 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22033

For more information, call 703.618.9090 or visit www.bluelinestudios1.com.

17th Annual Beach & Bay Cottage Tour

July 23 – 24

If you’re heading to the shore this summer, make a note to stop by the Beach and Bay Cottage Tour. See 10 homes in the Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island area and take in the unique and laidback nature of coastal living.

The Beach and Bay Cottage Tour benefits the Friends of the South Coastal Library.

Advanced tickets can be purchased at:
Creekside Plaza
203 Atlantic Ave, Suite 9
Millville, DE 19967

Tickets are $30. For tickets and more information, visit www.foscl.com/cottagetour.htm.

Anora Home's Anniversary Sale

NOW – Tuesday, July 15

You may not know that “Anora” is derived from the Greek name Eleanor, which means “a ray of light.” But, what we know is that you’ll see the light at Anora Home’s Anniversary Sale. You can get all of the modern chic store’s items at discounted prices, including its contemporary and modern furniture, rugs, accessories, lighting, and more.

Anora Home combines European design and Asian luxury to bring a modern twist to classic elements.

Anora Home
5252 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

For more information, call 202.363.3033 or visit www.anorahome.com.

Roof Raising Green House Tour

July 12
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Washington Spaces has always supported sustainable design, and now that we’re printing on recycled paper, going green is our top priority. That’s why we’re excited that Nash Construction is hosting a tour of one of its homes incorporating smart green strategies.

The home, constructed by Nash Construction Inc., incorporates a geothermal system, LED lighting, spray foam insulation, materials with recycled content, and more. Learn about sustainable strategies, take part in a wine tasting, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the tour.

The Roof Raising Green House Tour supports the Fauquier Habitat for Humanity.

Roof Raising Green House Tour
3582 Lea Road
Delapane, VA 20144

No pre-purchase required. A $10 donation will be accepted at the door. For more information, call 540.364.2515.