DOWNTOWN BROOKYLN?Looking to wine and dine and dance the night way with architects, designers, and artists? Then get thee a ticket to the 2012 Beaux Arts Ball hosted by the Architectural League. The September 22 event will take place in the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, and SOFTlab will be designing the environment to match this year's theme, "Tender," and the bank's former vault will be turned into a sound installation by an engineer from Arup. Justin Carter (aka Mister Saturday Night and the music behind Gowanus Grove) will be getting everyone on the dance floor. [Curbedwire Inbox; official]
NEW YORK CITY·The Municipal Arts Society released its schedule of fall tours. Upcoming events include tours of Hudson River Park, Atlantic Yards (led by AYR author Norman Oder), Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, and a Halloween-themed trip to Trinity Church's graveyard, plus many more. Prices and lengths vary. You can find the full list and details on MAS's website. [Curbedwire Inbox; official]