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Palm Springs is a Mecca for Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Posted on Feb 3, 2010 by Paul Kaplan
Over 10,000 architecture aficionados will be flocking to Palm Springs for the annual Modernism Week to discover the largest collection of mid-century modern architecture in the country. The 10-day event is scheduled for February 12-21, 2010, featuring more than 40 events including architectural tours, films, book signings, and film screenings, as well as chic galas and tours of mid-century modern homes. A vintage car and Airstream trailer show are new events this year. www.VisitPalmSprings.com and www.ModernismWeek.com
STOP BY MY BOOTH AT THE MODERNISM SHOW ON FEB 13 and 14th and pick up a free Palm Springs Mid-Century Neighborhoods Map.
Here’s the schedule of events for the week:
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Printer friendly schedule here Thursday 2/11: click here for details… *Join KCET for a Pre-Modernism Week event featuring a very special screening of Julius Shulman: Desert Modern, at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Friday 2/12: click here for details… *Walk of Fame Star Dedication/Reception for Architect Albert Frey, 2 PM *10th Annual PS Modernism Show – Preview Reception, 6 PM – 9 PM *Silent Auction during the Modernism Show Preview and on Saturday *Opening reception for Shag at M Modern Gallery, 8 – 11 PM Saturday 2/13: click here for details…*10th Annual PS Modernism Show, 10 AM – 6 PM *Silent Auction, ends at noon *Open House Art Studio, hosted by Romi Cortier, 2/13-2/14, 11 AM – 4 PM *Shag Lunch at Trio Restaurant, limited seating, Noon – 2 PM *Opening Reception for Danny Heller at the Terrence Rogers Gallery, 2 – 5 PM *Meet the Architect: Don Wexler at The Corridor, 3 -5 PM *Design Within Reach hosts Charles Hollis Jones, 4 – 6 PM *Gallery Openings and Artist Receptions at the Backstreet Art District, 5 – 9 PM *PS Modern Committee Annual Gala Benefit, 7 – 11 PM *After Glow Party at the Ace Hotel and Spa: Late night snacks and Sunday 2/14: click here for details… *10th Annual PS Modernism Show, 11 AM – 5 PM *Double Decker Bus Tours, 9 AM & 1 PM *The Racquet Club Estates Neighborhood Homes Tour, 10 AM – 2 PM *VDL Research House, Richard Neutra’s Studio and Residence, *Shag Book Signing, Starlite Lounge at the Riviera Resort & Spa, 11 AM – 1:30 PM *World Premiere – The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: William Krisel, Architect, 7:30 PM *After movie party at TRIO restaurant, 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 9:30 PM Monday 2/15: click here for details… *Frey ll House Tours , 8:30 AM – 5 PM *Double Decker Bus Tours, 9 AM & 1 PM *PS Historical Society presents: Helen Mawby and the Chi Chi *Orbit In Reception: Photographer Dan Chavkin, 5 – 7 PM *The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Desert Utopia: Mid-century Architecture in Palm Springs, 7:30 PM Tuesday 2/16: click here for details… *Frey ll House Tours, 8:30 AM – 5 PM *Double Decker Bus Tours, 9 AM & 1 PM *The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Ray Kappe: California Modern Master Forty Years of Modular *Lecture by Bill Butler on Albert Frey, 2 PM Wednesday 2/17: click here for details…*Slide Lecture: Lost, Saved and Endangered: Modernist Architecture *Frey ll House Tours , 8:30 AM – 5 PM *Vintage Car Show, Camelot Theatre Parking Lot, 1 – 4 PM *MW Art Walk at the Backstreet Art District, 6 – 9 PM *The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Visual Acoustics, the Modernism of Julius Shulman, 7:30 PM Thursday 2/18: click here for details… *House tour of Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate, 10:30 AM – 2 PM *An Evening with Chef Johny Vee and Victoria Price, 6 PM *Michael H. Lord Gallery artist reception: Architectural Photographer Friday 2/19: click here for details…*The Architecture and Design Film Series in Partnership with Design Onscreen: Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect, 10 AM *Vintage Airstream and Trailer Show, exterior viewing begins 4 PM *Lecture by Frank Escher at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 5:30 PM (Museum members only) *Opening of the Lautner Exhibition at the PS Art Museum, 5:30 PM (Museum members only) *PS Preservation Foundation Retro Martini Party, 5 PM – 8 PM *Charles Phoenix Retro Slide Show, 6:30 – 9 PM Saturday 2/20: click here for details… *Lautner Symposium, sponsored by the Architecture & Design Council of the *Vintage Airstream and Trailer Show, interior tours, 10 AM, Noon & 2 PM *Book signing, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for the book by Diane Dorrans Saeks, 3 – 5 PM *Modern Mosaics New Showroom Opening, 320 North Palm Canyon, *Vintage Fashion Show, Grand Zoso Ballroom, Hotel Zoso, 6 PM – 8 PM *Movie Night, The Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 8:30 PM Sunday 2/21: click here for details…*Lecture by Bill Stern on Architectural Pottery, 11 AM *Booksigning at Just Fabulous, Noon – 2 pm *Vintage Airstream and Trailer Show, exterior viewing closes, 2 PM *Celebrity Home Tour with wine & cheese reception at Liz Taylor, 1 – 6 PM *Modernism Week Closing Party at the sidebar lounge, The Riviera, 6 – 9 PM
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Tags: Entertainment, Historic Preservation, mid-century, Palm Springs Real Estate, paul kaplan real estate
Restaurant recommendations in Palm Springs
Posted on Oct 4, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
I recently asked my Facebook friends which restaurants are their favorites in Palm Springs- see the results below:
Tags: Palm Springs Restaurants
Palm Springs welcomes a weekend celebrating the Body, Mind and Spirit
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
Cleanse your mind and soul in Palm Springs!
A weekend full of inspiration, enlightenment and fun at the 2nd Annual event is planned for Oct 2-4, 2009!
Palm Springs Body Mind Spirit Celebration in downtown Palm Springs. Workshops, music, fun. Come for a class, a day, a weekend.
The Event will be held at the Hyatt in downtown Palm Springs. Interest? please click here for more information
Tags: Entertainment
Shop Downtown Palm Springs – Imageville
Posted on Sep 1, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
Tags: downtown palm springs, paul kaplan real estate
Palm Springs – upcoming Fall Events
Posted on Aug 31, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
During the next several months, Palm Springs will host several signature events including a film festival, a motorcycle event, a classic car show, Pride Weekend and the annual Festival of Lights Parade.
Cinema Diverse
Date: September 24-27, 2009
Location: Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs
Fee Range: $11 for screenings; Passes $45-$160; Special Events additional
Information: (760) 325-6565 www.cinemadiverse.org
Description: Film programs, including features, documentaries and shorts that showcase the best in LGBT filmmaking.
American Heat Bike Weekend
Date: October 16-18, 2009
Location: Downtown Palm Springs
Fee Range: Free to public
Information: 775-329-7469 www.road-shows.com
Description: Thousands of motorcycles, live entertainment and vendors along Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Pride Weekend
Dates: November 7-8, 2009
Location: Palm Springs Stadium and downtown
Times: 11/7: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; 11/8: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown
Fee Range: $15.00 for one-day pass; $20.00 for two-day pass
Information: (760) 416-8711 www.pspride.org
Description: One of the largest gay pride celebrations including parade, vendors, etc.
City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade
Date: November 11, 2009
Location: Palm Canyon Drive
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Fee: Free to public
Information: (760) 323-8272 www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
Description: Annual event begins at 3:30 p.m. pays tribute to all those who have served our country in the Armed Forces. Immediately following the parade is a post-parade concert and fireworks display at the intersection of Amado and Palm Canyon.
McCormick’s Classic Car Show and Auction #47
Dates: November 20-22, 2009
Location: Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs
Information: (760) 320-3290 www.classic-carauction.com
Times: Begins at 4 p.m. on 11/20; Gates open at 8 a.m. on 11/21 & 11/22
Fee Range: Free on 11/20; 11/21 & 11/22: General admission is $10 per day or $15 for both days
Description: 500 classic, sports, antique and special interest autos are sold across the Auction block during the 3 days. Also a free car show of another 200 cars is held on Saturday.
Festival of Lights Parade
Date: December 5, 2009
Location: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
Information: (760) 325-5749 www.paradesofpalmsprings.com
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Fee: Free to public
Description: The annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade beginning at 5:45 featuring lighted floats, equestrians, bands, autos, and celebrities.
Walk of the Inns
Date: December 10, 2009
Location: Palm Springs
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Fee: Free to public
Information: (800) 347-7746 www.VisitPalmSprings.com
Description: A walking tour of the historic, boutique and small inns in downtown Palm Springs. Maps can be picked up at the Palm Springs Art Museum or any of the participating properties.
Tags: Entertainment
Palm Springs hotels getting facelifts!
Posted on Aug 26, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
Despite the falling economy, Palm Springs has two large hotels undergoing multi-million dollar renovations.
The Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs is wrapping up a $15 million dollar transformation in October 2009, and a $20 million dollar conversion of the Wyndham Palm Springs will raise a new flag as the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel at the Convention Center in March 2010.
Hyatt Regency Suites Palm Springs
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel at the Convention Center
Both hotels are in downtown Palm Springs, close to everything.
This past year, two other new hotel resorts have opened in Palm Springs. The legendary Riviera Resort & Spa along with the trendy Ace Hotel and Swim Club (which used to be the old Howard Johnson’s Hotel) are attracting a new generation of hipsters who love the Palm Springs vibe.
Tags: downtown palm springs, Palm Springs Real Estate
Its easier to get to Palm Springs…
Posted on Aug 26, 2009 by Paul Kaplan
Fly to Palm Springs this season:
The Palm Springs International Airport has added new seasonal air service. The airport is served by ten airlines and has about 100 daily flights. New flights this season include:
Alaska Airlines increases to daily round-trips to Seattle/Tacoma beginning August 23.
American Airlines launches its nonstop daily Chicago service beginning August 25.
American Airlines adds its third Dallas-Ft. Worth flights beginning August 25.
United Airlines increases its San Francisco flights to three daily round trips beginning Sept. 2.
Flight service on WestJet out of Calgary, Alberta begins on September 8, a full month earlier.
Allegiant Air is increasing their Bellingham, WA service beginning September 22.