Events for Tuesday, May 17

The Module Is the Message
11am-12pm
Dwell editor in chief Allison Arieff discusses the modern modular house with Charlie Lazor of Blu Dot and Chip DeGrace of InterfaceFLOR.
Javits Center, 655 W. 34th Street

Bside 2005_The Back Lot Party
6pm-2am
A co-operative exhibition featuring an international panel of architects and designers. Sponsored by _Quinze & Milan.
Crudo Bar, 54 Clinton Street (between Rivington and Stanton Streets)
212-253-5629

Book Signing: Karim Rashid: Evolution
1pm
Book signing for Karim Rashid’s new book, Evolution.
Javits Center, 655 W. 34th Street

Left Edge: Fresh California Design
5-10pm
A satellite exhibition of the show being held at the Javits Center.
Built, 22 Howard Street (between Crosby and Lafayette Streets)
212-226-1466
www.builtinc.com

Cocktail Reception
6-8pm
Opening night reception for Kate Rudin’s mixed media show, “For Libby” (Artist’s proceeds will be donated to the Animal Cancer Foundation.)
Clodagh Design International, 670 Broadway - 4th Floor
RSVP: 212.780.5300
www.clodagh.com

Cocktail Reception
6-9pm
FontanaArte, 64 North Moore Street (between Greenwich and Hudson Streets)
212-334-3226
www.fontanaarte.com