Past Events

Rizzoli Bookstore and Rizzoli Electa present a panel discussion celebrating Stephen Antonakos: Neon and Geometry, a retrospective of the preeminent Greek-born American artist, who was a pioneer in the use of neon in the realm of fine art. Author David Ebony, designer Henk van Assen, and The Brooklyn Rail founder Phong H. Bui will discuss the artist and the new book.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Chef Eric Ripert of the famed Le Bernardin celebrates the launch of his definitive seafood guide in conversation with Melissa Clark.

PLEASE NOTE:

• This event is ticketed. Tickets will not be available at the door.
• This event will be mixed seated/standing. Seating will be first come, first served. There will be lots of standing room.
• Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Rizzoli Music Aperitivo presents Leo Sidran, who will perform his new solo album What's Trending, "an irresistible series of timeless songs" (Jazz Magazine, France).

Tickets include a glass of wine, provided by Field Blend Selections. Seating is limited and is first come, first served. Doors open at 4:45 pm. 

Rizzoli presents the first book from designer Sara Story, who combines a global bohemian sensibility with a passion for art to curate clean but striking rooms that balance style with adventure. In conversation with Alison Levasseur.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

A glittering debut monograph celebrating twenty years of glamorous cocktail dresses, red carpet–ready frocks, and evening gowns by internationally renowned American fashion designer Pamella Roland. In conversation with Vanessa Williams.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Pamela Shamshiri celebrates the launch of Shamshiri: Interiors, a master class from a tour de force of contemporary design. In conversation with Mayer Rus.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. 

Victoria Flexner and Jay Reifel share one-of-a-kind dinner parties inspired by seminal moments in culinary history. In conversation with the James Beard Award-winning chef Alexander Smalls.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Heide Hendricks and Rafe Churchill of the architecture and interior design firm Hendricks Churchill offer an insider’s view of their glorious late-nineteenth-century farmhouse, in conversation with Ingrid Abramovitch.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. 

Award-winning floral designer Lucy Hunter celebrates the launch of The Flower Hunter: Creating a Floral Love Story Inspired by the Landscape, in conversation with T. J. McGrath.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Heidi Caillier, author of Memories of Home, and Nina Farmer, author of Timeless by Design, celebrate the launch of their new books in conversation with Mieke ten Have.

PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 pm.