West Hollywood, California (Monday, May 26, 2008) - Thousands of Angelenos will once again converge upon West Hollywood's Avenues of Art & Design, an exclusive mile stretch of over 300 high-end interior design showrooms, art galleries, fashion boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants for the 11th annual Art & Design Walk on May 31. 
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The must-do event on the calendar of style conscious Angelenos is staged along Melrose Avenue, and Robertson and Beverly Boulevards—the favorite shopping destinations for LA's design elite and celebrity contingent.
Over 90 events, including exclusive receptions, personal appearances, food and entertainment hosted by individual showrooms, shopping discounts and other special surprises will be take place throughout the Avenues.
Curious style-philes will want to check out some of the finest names in haute fashion, including the new Balenciaga boutique, Stella McCartney, James Perse, and Costume National to name but a few.
For both women and men, the fashion houses on the Avenues have something for everyone. Kitson Mens will host a mixer and all Kitson stores will offer special discounts during the Art & Design Walk.
Home fashionistas will want to stop by Ligne Roset by Linea where the new Cernia collection previews, complete with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Robert Kuo features an exclusive collection of Peking glass.
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Heading North up Robertson, Fendi Casa and White Orchid Living will bring out the designer in everyone. Phyllis Morris/Circa has special surprises in store as will the Avenues' other fine design showrooms including Armani Casa, Minotti, Modern Living, Jules Seltzer and many more.
Art aficionados are in for a very special treat too. "Contemporary Contemporaries," showcasing some of the twentieth century's most iconic pop, minimalist and color abstract art from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney and others, debuts at Hamilton-Selway Fine Art.
Glass Garage Fine Arts Gallery presents Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque, a gallery exhibition with artist reception and live performance, and George Stern Fine Arts hosts a reception for the "Robert Frame" exhibition.
Avenues, the new official magazine of the Avenues of Art & Design debuts at an official launch party at 5:30 p.m. outside Dr. Tea's Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium at 8612 Melrose.
City Officials and V.I.P's will be on-hand to greet guests. Free magazines will be given out to guests and complimentary tea will be served.
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For the eighth consecutive year, The Avenues of Art & Design is partnering with The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) for the exhibition of "Chairing Styles," to be staged at the Walker & Zanger showroom on the Avenues.
The exhibition includes a display of 11 original chairs designed by FIDM's interior design students and 11 matching gowns.
This year's event once again benefits Inner- City Arts, a downtown Los Angeles non-profit arts education center founded to enrich the lives of inner-city children through a total arts program.
A silent auction for luxury products and services donated by the Avenues' participating showrooms, galleries and partners will take place the day of the event to benefit Inner-City Arts.
Admission is free. Hours: 4:00PM to 8:00PM.
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Urth Café will provide free coffee drinks and tea, and Fiji Water offers free bottled water to guests at six hospitality stations throughout the Avenues.
Meters on the Avenues will not be enforced during the event.
The private prequel to Saturday's Avenues Art & Design Walk is the dynamic design and culinary experience called Tables of Ten where world renowned designers, showrooms and chefs unite for a tour-de-force of design and cuisine, creating a stunning exhibit of dining spaces set among the outdoor plaza of the dramatic Pacific Design Center, where guests will enjoy gourmet dinners prepared by some of California's most talented chefs.
Proceeds from Tables for Ten also benefit Inner -City Arts.
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