Who: Maira Kalman
What: Book signing and pop-up store
Where: Julie Saul Gallery, 535 West 22nd St. between Tenth & Eleventh Aves., sixth floor, 212-627-2410
When: Saturday, November 19, free admission, 3:30 – 6:00
Why: Artist Maira Kalman will be at Chelsea’s Julie Saul Gallery on Saturday for a special holiday shopping opportunity, signing copies of her books and various items made by M&CO., the design firm founded by her late husband, Tibor Kalman. Kalman, who was born in Tel Aviv and raised there and in the Bronx, will be personalizing copies of Hurry Up and Wait, Girls Standing on Lawns, My Favorite Things, Beloved Dog, and Weather, Weather; vintage watches, Elements of Style tote bags, postcards, Einstein pins, and handkerchiefs will also be available for purchase. As a bonus, the festivities will include sherry and cookies. And while at the gallery, be sure to check out the current exhibits, Andrea Grützner’s “Erbgericht/Guesthouse” and Sally Gall’s “Selections from Aerial.”