PALM SPRINGS, CA (September 10, 2014) – Modernism Week will host its Fall Preview in Palm Springs over the Columbus Day holiday weekend (October 10-13, 2014). Highlights include a festive opening night poolside beach party and outdoor movie at Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club, a sneak peek of the Palm Springs Art Museum’s soon-to-open Architecture & Design museum, the first fall edition of the annual Modernism Show & Sale, exclusive tours of Frey House II and Steel House #1, architectural walking and bike tours, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, a cocktail reception showcasing photographs of the Salton Sea, and a sunset reception celebrating the architecture of Albert Frey, the Modernism Yard Sale, and the popular “Lost, Saved and Endangered” lecture.

Events are listed below; for the complete schedule with details and pricing please visit
modernismweek.com. Participation in events and tours helps support the mission of Palm SpringsModernism Week, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, as well as other local community groups and neighborhoods.

Participating organizations include the Modernism Show & Sale, Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, Palm Springs Art Museum’s Architecture & Design Council, Palm Springs Historical Society, Palm Springs Modern Committee, Hot Purple Energy, and Paul Kaplan Group’s “Modernism Yard Sale.”

MODERNISM WEEK FALL PREVIEW EVENTS
TOURS – See modernismweek.com for dates and times.

  • Tour of Frey House II
  • Tour of Steel Development House #1
  • Shop and Bank With The Stars Historical Walking Tour
  • Exploring Palm Springs – Neighborhoods and Home Tour
  • Frank Sinatra’s Neighborhood – The Movie Colony Historical Walking Tour
  • Golden Era Hollywood Homes in Old Las Palmas Historical Walking Tour
  • Heart of the City Historical Walking Tour
  • Inns, Architecture & Glamour Historical Walking Tour
  • Modernism Week Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
  • Rat Pack Playground – Modernist Homes of Vista Las Palmas Historical
  • Stars and Star-chitects in Deepwell Historical Walking Tour
  • Tennis Club Neighborhood Historical Walking Tour

New Weekender Ticket Packages have been specially curated for the Fall Preview, including a selection of must-have Modernism Week “experiences” with tickets to the most popular Fall Preview events, and guaranteed seating on the iconic double-decker bus tour.

All events are open to the public and advance reservations are required. Tickets are on sale now at
modernismweek.com.

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