Events

Week of August 18th

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.
 
The Chicago O’Hare Antiques Show & Sale takes place Aug. 21-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont; 708-366-2710.
 
Montauk Sofa is having a summer sample sale featuring great deals on modernized classics from Aug. 17-23. 401 N. Wells St.; 312-951-5688
 
Elements (741 N. Wells St., 312-642-6574) is having a season-end sale featuring 30-60 percent discounts on home accessories and tabletop items, as well as women's accessories and jewelry.
 
The Golden Triangle (330 N. Clark St., 312-755-1266) is having a sidewalk sale with 40-70 percent discounts from August 15-30.
 
K-Haus (225B Parkway Dr., 847-279-1800) is offering 60 percent discounts on its entire inventory for an end of summer sale, set to run until Labor Day.
 
Crosell & Co. (1922 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-9010) is holding its annual floor sample sale through the end of the month with 40-75 percent off furniture, decorative accessories, tableware, and more.
 
I.D. (3337 N. Halsted St., 773-755-4343) is offering 40 percent off most furniture floor samples Aug. 8-31, including items from Blu Dot and Modernica. Also look for discounts up to 50 percent on decorative accessories.
 
Smith & Hawken (1780 N. Marcey St., 312-266-1988) is having a sale July 25-August 31, featuring 20 percent off nearly all of its outdoor furniture and cushions.
 
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 Street, 312-828-0055) is having a floor sample sale on beds, dining tables, case pieces and more. Check out their 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.
 
Stop by the Chicago Botanic Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, 847-835-8261, Chicago-botanic.org) for the Garden Clubs of Illinois State Show Aug. 23-24, featuring judged exhibitions of floral arrangements and a horticulture competition. Also check out the "Weekend Designer Series," which 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@chicagohomemag.com.

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