Modernism Week

Greater Palm Springs, CA

February 11–21, 2027

For eleven days each February and four days every October, Greater Palm Springs comes alive with architecture festivities. Thousands of people from around the world travel to Palm Springs for Modernism Week to experience exclusive tours, events, and sightseeing revolving around the city’s midcentury architecture and Old Hollywood history. Events in other Coachella Valley cities bring to light modernism’s far-reaching roots in Greater Palm Springs.

The festival draws out architects, interior designers, and modernism lovers for bus and walking tours of historic neighborhoods, exclusive home tours of some of Palm Springs’ most iconic residences like the Albert Frey House II, and special dining experiences at local fine dining restaurants.

Schedule

The interior of a midcentury modern home

Each day of Modernism Week promises a new adventure. From touring the historic Las Palmas neighborhood in Palm Springs to seeing some of the city's oldest buildings to a double decker bus tour of the city, there's something for everyone. Choose from films, walking tours, home tours, lectures, and other informative and entertaining events below. 

Modernism Week events often sell out, so be sure to secure your tickets early. Many events also have additional timeslots each day, which can be viewed on the event's individual ticketing page. Click here to view the most up to date schedule for Modernism Week. 

  • Thursday, February 11, 2027 — 29 Events
    Time Event title Description Link to Tickets
    8:00 AM Twin Palms: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
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    Experience the region's first completed Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a Twin Palms resident, local author and neighborhood organization founder.

    Sold out
    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

    Tickets
    8:45 AM Sunnylands Historic House Tour
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    Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

    Sold out
    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
    View description

    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

    Sold out
    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Inns, Architecture and Glamour
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    See the vintage hotels that still provide the “Rich and Famous” with seclusion and relaxation. Stroll among these charming and beautiful boutique inns as you hear fascinating tales of history.

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    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

    Sold out
    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

    Tickets
    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
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    This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalist-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

    Tickets
    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

    Sold out
    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

    Tickets
    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    2:00 PM Newcomers Reception at CAMP
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    New to Modernism Week? Join us at CAMP inside the Hyatt Palm Springs for a warm welcome to the Modernism Week community.

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    2:30 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

    Tickets
    4:00 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

    Tickets
    4:00 PM Modernism Week 2027 Kick-Off Celebration with Trina Turk
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    Kick off Modernism Week with Trina Turk at her iconic Palm Springs boutique. Enjoy cocktails, music and conversation celebrating fashion, architecture, color and the creative spirit of the desert.

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    7:00 PM Modernism Week Opening Night Party: Beehives & Butterflies
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    Join us for the party of the year as we flash back into a world of Beehives & Butterflies. Dine on delights from Lulu and dance all night long to start the week off with a great buzz!

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  • Friday, February 12, 2027 — 51 Events
    Time Event title Description Link to Tickets
    8:00 AM Twin Palms: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
    View description

    Experience the region's first completed Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a Twin Palms resident, local author and neighborhood organization founder.

    Sold out
    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
    View description

    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

    Tickets
    8:45 AM Sunnylands Historic House Tour
    View description

    Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

    Sold out
    9:00 AM Alexander Spotlight Tour: Martini Rose House, 1960
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    Enjoy an interior and exterior tour of a 1960 Palmer & Krisel Classic in Vista Las Palmas.

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    9:00 AM Backyard Bliss: Outdoor Spaces Tour
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    This special tour celebrates Palm Springs' legendary indoor-outdoor lifestyle with a curated tour of remarkable patios, pools, gardens, lanais and desert landscapes.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
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    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

    Tickets
    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
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    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

    Tickets
    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
    View description

    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
    View description

    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
    View description

    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

    Sold out
    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
    View description

    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Giants of Architecture
    View description

    See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
    View description

    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
    View description

    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
    View description

    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
    View description

    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
    View description

    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
    View description

    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

    Tickets
    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
    View description

    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
    View description

    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Behind the Construction Fence: Preserving a Desert Landmark
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    Go behind the construction fence for an exclusive glimpse of the Palm Springs Public Library’s restoration and evolution, preserving William F. Cody’s Modernist vision for generations to come.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
    View description

    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Hotel Lautner: Experience Architect John Lautner's Desert Masterpiece
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    Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works, an iconic 1947 residential four-plex in Desert Hot Springs, during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner.

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    10:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Walking Tour
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    Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Sandpiper Circle 3: A Midcentury Oasis Neighborhood Home Tour
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    Tour six enchanting homes and the captivating three-acre grounds of Sandpiper, William Krisel's 1960-era desert oasis masterpiece–one of the greatest Desert Modern concentrations anywhere.

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    10:00 AM Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
    View description

    This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalist-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM The Shag House: Self-Guided Tours & Shag-Led Premium Walkthroughs
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    Explore The Shag House with docents or choose a premium walkthrough led by artist Shag. The premium experience includes a signature cocktail, photo with Shag and signed commemorative card.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM ALL ACCESS Annenberg Presentation Series, Films and Event Pass
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    Enjoy access without the hassle of booking individual tickets to all 35 MW Annenberg Presentations, Films and Events ($900 value). Option to upgrade to a VIP Platinum Pass ($1950 value).

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    11:00 AM Layered Living: Interiors with Story and Style
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    Made Goods cofounders Chris DeWitt and Oscar Yague share the inspiration behind their new book, Layered Living, with LUXE Editor-in-Chief Jill Cohen. Includes the book and signing.

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    11:00 AM The Magic Carpet: Architecture, Color, Light and Landscape at the 1939 Treasure Island World's Fair
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    The Golden Gate Exposition opened in February 1939 on the man-made, 400-acre Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay for two summer seasons, closing in September 1940. Stephen Keylon takes us there.

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    11:00 AM WASPs Over the Desert: The Women Who Flew WWII
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    Thousands of American women served in WWII. Among them were the Women Air Force Service Pilots based at Palm Springs Army Air Field, who made aviation history.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
    View description

    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

    Tickets
    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

    Tickets
    1:00 PM Alexander Spotlight Tour: Morse Residence, 1961
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    Join us for a tour inside the historic Morse Residence. Enjoy this 1961 Palmer & Krisel gem in Vista Las Palmas.

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    1:00 PM Charles and Ray Eames: Built, Unbuilt and Unseen Houses
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    Charles & Ray Eames Foundation presents groundbreaking research on the Eameses' human-centered vision for prefabricated homes–now finally being realized as a modular architectural system.

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    1:00 PM Desert Modernism 101: From Bauhaus to Our House
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    Enjoy an informative, entertaining look at the design principles that rocked post-war American architecture. Sold out two years in a row—secure your tickets today!

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    2:00 PM Palm Springs Walk of Stars Dedication for Liliane & Edgar Kaufmann, Sr.
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    Join us for a special Palm Springs Walk of Stars dedication for Liliane & Edgar Kaufmann, Sr., architecture patrons and original owners of the landmark Richard Neutra-designed Desert House.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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    2:30 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

    Tickets
    4:00 PM Sandpiper: A Midcentury Oasis Home Tour & Cocktail Party
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    Tour the iconic homes and enchanting grounds of Sandpiper, a William Krisel masterwork, while sipping cocktails, enjoying hors d'oeuvres and grooving to the Martini Kings’ retro beats.

    Sold out
    4:00 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

    Tickets
    4:00 PM The Weird and Wonderful World of Industrial Musicals
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    A hilarious look at secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see—via bizarre and astonishing vintage film clips presented by Letterman/Simpsons comedy writer Steve Young!

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    4:00 PM Trini Lopez Museum Cocktail Party
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    Cocktail party celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Trini Lopez Museum. See exhibits of costumes, guitars and gold records, plus a pop-up musical performance, cocktails and bites. 4 PM–6 PM.

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    4:30 PM Bella's Palm Springs: Modernism, Movie Stars & Mischief Double-Decker Bus Tour
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    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:30 PM Sunset at The Lautner Compound: Architecture, Cocktails & Beats
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    Experience The Lautner Compound at sunset during an exclusive twilight tour featuring Hotel Lautner, architectural history, restoration stories and a signature cocktail.

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    6:00 PM Preview Party for Palm Springs Modernism Show
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    Join us for the best Modernist design event of the season! Beat the crowds and enjoy a festive cocktail reception and early buying opportunity at the Modernism Show.

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    7:00 PM Sitcom
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a nostalgic, fun-filled evening celebrating classic TV sitcoms from past decades, combined with a delicious four-course dinner that includes free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Saturday, February 12, 2027 — 61 Events
    Time Event title Description Link to Tickets
    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
    View description

    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

    Tickets
    8:45 AM Sunnylands Historic House Tour
    View description

    Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

    Sold out
    9:00 AM Being There: A Design Studio’s Search for Place, Wellbeing and Mindfulness in a Virtual World
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    Amidst an ever-increasing hyperreality, architects Joshua Aidlin and David Darling reflect on their studio’s journey in search of the essence of place, mindfulness, and wellbeing.

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    9:00 AM Canyon View Estates: The Finale
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    Join us for Canyon View Estates: The Finale. Explore five oversized homes in this iconic enclave, showcasing unique views, classic Krisel designs and luxurious amenities.

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    9:00 AM Curated Vintage Event
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    Retailers and private dealers showcase their finest vintage apparel, luxury items, textiles, jewelry, and accessories. If fashion is your passion, this event is not to be missed.

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    9:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Neighborhood Home Tour: From Forgotten to Fabulous Celebrating Our 70th Anniversary
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    Join us for a special 2027 Modernism Week event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Little Beverly Hills—one of Palm Springs’ most beloved midcentury neighborhoods.

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    9:00 AM Little Tuscany: Architectural Icons in the Hills
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    Discover Little Tuscany through six remarkable private residences celebrating architectural innovation, inspired design, dramatic mountain views and the evolution of Desert Modernism.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
    View description

    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

    Tickets
    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
    View description

    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

    Tickets
    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
    View description

    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:00 AM Ray Eames and Lee Krasner: Dear Friends, Trailblazing Modernists, and Indispensable Wives
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    Preview a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the warm friendship and abstract art of midcentury pioneers Ray Eames and Lee Krasner and their intertwined relationships with their legendary husbands.

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    9:00 AM Tamarisk West Neighborhood Home Tour: Seven Midcentury Modern Gems
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    Tour seven remarkable homes and the accompanying lushly landscaped grounds and pools in the visionary residential community of 22 homes designed by noted architect S. Charles Lee, built in 1964.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
    View description

    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

    Sold out
    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
    View description

    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

    Sold out
    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
    View description

    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Giants of Architecture
    View description

    See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
    View description

    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
    View description

    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
    View description

    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
    View description

    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
    View description

    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
    View description

    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
    View description

    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

    Tickets
    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
    View description

    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
    View description

    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    9:30 AM Villa Riviera: Palms, Patios & Modernism
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    Built in 1967, Villa Riviera features 30 midcentury residences. Tour eight stylish homes, from original garden atriums to spaces creatively transformed for Modern desert living.

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    9:45 AM Indian Canyons Home Tour
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    The Indian Canyons Neighborhood Home Tour showcases exceptional Palm Springs homes, featuring outstanding architecture, beautiful interiors and inspiring desert landscapes.

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    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
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    An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.

    Sold out
    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Hotel Lautner: Experience Architect John Lautner's Desert Masterpiece
    View description

    Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works, an iconic 1947 residential four-plex in Desert Hot Springs, during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
    View description

    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Palm Springs Modernism Show
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    Shop and see 150 national and international exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.

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    10:00 AM The Wexler Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
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    Step inside the 1955 home Donald Wexler designed for his own family. Explore the architecture, personal history and evolving story of this celebrated Desert Modernist residence.

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    10:00 AM Villa Alejo: Creative Living, Art, Architecture and Midcentury Inspiration Home Tour
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    Villa Alejo returns to Modernism Week, showcasing its refreshed midcentury design, stunning brise soleil, restored pool, spa, and landscape upgrades. Tour select residences and meet resident creatives.

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    10:00 AM Vista Canyon: Desert Modern, Unscripted
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    Explore Vista Canyon, a distinctive Laszlo Sandor-designed community where Desert Brutalism, dramatic mountain views and exceptional interiors showcase Palm Springs living.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    10:30 AM Objects and Origins: Preserving Modern Design History
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    What if Modern design histories disappear? Join researchers documenting Modeline, Paul McCobb and Laurel Lamp Company to explore landmark American design and why preserving its history matters.

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    11:00 AM Beyond Frank Lloyd Wright: The Trailblazing Life and Work of Marion Mahony Griffin
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    Discover Marion Mahony Griffin—trailblazing architect, artist and early Frank Lloyd Wright collaborator who revolutionized architectural drawing and co-designed Australia's capital, Canberra.

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    11:30 AM Fly the Maranz House! The Leo and Ester Maranz Residence Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Leo and Ester Maranz Residence (also known as the “Gull Wing House”), designed by Val Powelson in 1960.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

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    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    12:59 PM KEYNOTE - Brent Leggs: Leadership at a Consequential Moment
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    Brent Leggs is leading the National Trust’s fight to defend preservation safeguards, protect America’s heritage, and ensure the public has a voice in shaping its shared history. He has things to say!

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    1:00 PM Atomic Ranch Talk & Tour: Wall to Wall—A Steve Chase Revival in Rancho Palmeras
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    Tucked into the Rancho Palmeras Estates neighborhood of Indian Wells, this home has worn two design legacies (the great Steve Chase is one) in its lifetime—and is about to reveal a third.

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    1:00 PM Intoxicating Illumination: Lucious, Luminous, Ludicrous & Lavish Lamps
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    Join Doug Thornburg, the largest collector of midcentury chunky resin lamps, on a vibrant journey through the color, craftsmanship and irresistible charm of these iconic illuminated works of art.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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    2:30 PM From Scripture to Scripts: A Chambers & Frey Church Transformed to a Professional Theater
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    Experience a stunning example of adaptive reuse: A 1957 Chambers & Frey church-turned-professional theater. This first-time event combines a tour, presentations a rehearsal and a catered reception.

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    2:30 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

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    3:30 PM Charles Phoenix: Las Vegasland–Celebrating Midcentury Sin City!
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    Get ready to hit the jackpot when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, launches 1950s and 60s Vegas into the stratosphere! Your vintage Vegas lovin' spirit will soar like never before!

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    4:00 PM Little Tuscany: Cocktails in the Hills
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    Disappear behind private gates into a sun-soaked 1964 hideaway—cocktails in hand, a shimmering pool, mountains blazing gold at dusk and interiors as bold and irreverent as Palm Springs itself.

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    4:00 PM Sinatra’s Palm Springs: Ride with the Rat Pack Bus Tour
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    Frank is back on the bus—and Palm Springs may never be the same. Climb aboard a Modernism Week open-top double-decker for a Palm Springs tour with considerably more swagger than your average architectural outing.

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    4:00 PM The Weird and Wonderful World of Industrial Musicals
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    A hilarious look at secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see—via bizarre and astonishing vintage film clips presented by Letterman/Simpsons comedy writer Steve Young!

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    4:30 PM Bella's Palm Springs: Modernism, Movie Stars & Mischief Double-Decker Bus Tour
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    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

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    5:00 PM FILM PREMIERE of "The Palm Springs School: Desert Modernism 1934-1975"
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    World Premiere. Narrated by Alan Hess himself, Leo Zahn's film expands archival photographs into the third dimension. Historic images come alive. Q&A with Zahn and Hess follows the screening.

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:00 PM The Sunset Issue: Golden Hour at The Shag House
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    Celebrate Sunset magazine’s feature on The Shag House with cocktails, bites and poolside music. Meet Hugh Garvey and Allison Martino; artist Shag appears for featured 6:30 PM remarks.

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    5:00 PM Velvet After Dark at The Vibe
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    Experience The Vibe, a riot of red, orange and pink velvet, bold pattern and Casino Chic, at an intimate PS ModCom cocktail party celebrating Palm Springs at its most playful.

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    5:30 PM Sunset at The Lautner Compound: Architecture, Cocktails & Beats
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    Experience The Lautner Compound at sunset during an exclusive twilight tour featuring Hotel Lautner, architectural history, restoration stories and a signature cocktail.

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    6:00 PM Modernism by Moonlight: Saturday Night at Casa Haku
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    Step inside H3K’s newest Featured Home, where midcentury glamour meets Japanese-inspired serenity, with cocktails, music and a stylish evening poolside under the desert stars.

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    7:00 PM Sitcom
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a nostalgic, fun-filled evening celebrating classic TV sitcoms from past decades, combined with a delicious four-course dinner that includes free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Sunday, February 14, 2027 — 58 Events
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    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    8:45 AM Sunnylands Historic House Tour
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    Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

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    9:00 AM Alexander Spotlight Tour: Dee-Darin Residence, 1959
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    Tour the former home of Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin built in 1959 by the Alexander Construction Company and designed by William Krisel.

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    9:00 AM Discovering Our Modern Modernist Artists
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    Photographer, artist, and curator Terry Hastings leads an engaging art talk tracing midcentury Modernism from the 1930s to the 1970s and revealing how today’s artists reinvent those iconic ideals.

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    9:00 AM Keeping Modernism Standing: Sites, Stories and Stewardship at the National Trust
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    National Trust CEO Brent Leggs and five site and program leaders explore how the Trust preserves Modernist landmarks—from The Glass House to the Edith Farnsworth House—for today's audiences.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
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    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
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    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:00 AM Signature Home Tour: Morning Tour
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    Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs, featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the area's most noted architects.

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    9:00 AM Walking Tour of Tamarisk’s Iconic Architecture by Preservation Mirage
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    Join Preservation Mirage for a two-hour walking tour of Tamarisk, a Rancho Mirage neighborhood holding some of the Coachella Valley’s finest midcentury architecture–and its best stories.

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    9:30 AM Canyon View Estates: Desert Leisure by William Krisel
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    You’ll tour seven Krisel homes in multiple HOAs surrounded by breathtaking desert landscaping and expansive vistas–photo opportunities abound in this glamorous midcentury community.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

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    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

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    9:30 AM Giants of Architecture
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    See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

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    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

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    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

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    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

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    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

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    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

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    10:00 AM Blue Skies Village: Behind the Gates of a Hollywood Hideaway
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    Go behind the gates of Blue Skies Village for a two-mile walking tour of six interiors, a hidden garden, outdoor spaces, iconic homes, and William F. Cody’s clubhouse in this storied Hollywood retreat.

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    10:00 AM Curated Vintage Event
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    Retailers and private dealers showcase their finest vintage apparel, luxury items, textiles, jewelry, and accessories. If fashion is your passion, this event is not to be missed.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM Hotel Lautner: Experience Architect John Lautner's Desert Masterpiece
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    Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works, an iconic 1947 residential four-plex in Desert Hot Springs, during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner.

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    10:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Walking Tour
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    Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

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    10:00 AM Palm Springs Modernism Show
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    Shop and see 150 national and international exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM "Harry Bertoia: Void and Matter" at Cranbrook Art Museum
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    Cranbrook Art Museum curators explore Harry Bertoia’s diverse and prolific work across jewelry, furniture, sculptures, prints and sound. A preview of the upcoming exhibition on view June 18, 2027.

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    11:00 AM Atomic Ranch Talk & Tour: The House That Sold the Neighborhood
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    In 1957, this home was the furnished model for Little Beverly Hills. Nearly seventy years later, it's once again a showpiece that feels both historically faithful and thoroughly of the moment.

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    11:00 AM Beyond the Photograph: The Real Story Behind Case Study House #22
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    Long-time Stahl House docent Andrew Edelstein unpacks the true story behind Case Study House #22: an "unbuildable" lot, a landmark mortgage and the night Julius Shulman made it famous.

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    11:00 AM The Caftan Drag Brunch
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    Modernism Week presents the ultimate Caftan Drag Brunch Extravaganza! Slip into your favorite caftan and join I Heart Drag Brunch for an unforgettable afternoon of fabulous queens and a three-course meal.

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    11:00 AM William Holden Estate Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the William Holden Estate, designed in 1955 by master builder Joe Pawling, in the historic Deepwell Estates neighborhood.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

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    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    12:30 PM Tour of the Grace Miller House, Richard Neutra, 1937
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    Tour the restored Grace Miller House by Richard Neutra, 1937. Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the house and its legacy.

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    1:00 PM Alan Dunn: The Cartoonist Who Mocked the Madness of Modernism
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    Gabriele Neri's new book reveals how, with biting satire, cartoonist Alan Dunn captured how 20th-century architectural trends left everyday Americans astonished, baffled and enraged.

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    1:00 PM Celebrate National Caftan Day at Modernism Week
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    Celebrate the caftan and decades of Palm Springs fashion! Wear your finest caftan for the City’s first gathering of global caftan enthusiasts, complete with a photo and paparazzi opportunity.

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    1:00 PM Why Are We Still Talking About Black Mountain College?
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    What was it about this moment, this place, and the extraordinary personalities that made Black Mountain College one of the most influential and widely studied educational experiments in U.S. history?

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    2:00 PM Signature Home Tour: Afternoon Tour
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    Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs, featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the area's most noted architects.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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    2:30 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

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    3:00 PM A. Lawrence Kocher: American Architect
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    From the mid-1920s onward, Kocher shaped American architectural culture as an architect, editor, researcher, promoter and pedagogue, yet he rarely comes to mind in the American architecture canon.

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    4:00 PM Architects of Illusion: The Curious Marriage of Modernism and Magic
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    Back by popular demand, Andy Cohen guides you on a remarkable and magical interplay between midcentury design and the art of illusion. Prepare to be amazed, inspired and delighted!

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    4:00 PM FILM PREMIERE of Stan BItters: "Ask The Dust"
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    At 90 and working, Stan Bitters is still searching for what comes next. Filmed across California and Italy, Ask the Dust explores his landmark projects and celebrates his creative fortitude.

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    4:00 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

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    4:30 PM Bella's Palm Springs: Modernism, Movie Stars & Mischief Double-Decker Bus Tour
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    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

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    5:00 PM Caliente Casita: Cocktails and Modernism at the Sackley Chase Sensation
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    Cocktails, 1970s glamour and Modern design collide at this iconic Stan Sackley home. Explore its reimagined interiors, original Steve Chase details and striking new guest house/ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units).

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:00 PM Playboy After Dark Immersive Concert
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    Step inside the ultimate 1969 cocktail party as The Gand Band recreates the music and atmosphere of Playboy After Dark. From sophisticated lounge acts to the new sounds of rock, soul and psychedelia.

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    6:00 PM Sunday Night at the Sinatra Estate
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    Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party with Frank's favorite style Italian dinner at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.

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    7:00 PM The Look of Love
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day with a unique experience combining romance and music, paired with a delicious multi-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Monday, February 15, 2027 — 48 Events
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    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    8:45 AM Beyond the Gates of Seven Lakes Golf & Country Club Home and Walking Tour
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    Explore Seven Lakes Golf & Country Club, “The Gem of the Desert,” featuring distinctive midcentury homes, an iconic clubhouse, lush grounds, golf course and spectacular mountain views.

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    9:00 AM Black Mountain College Studies Building: Past, Present, Future
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    The Studies Building was a hotbed of artistic innovation from the 1930s to '50s. This legacy is at risk. Hear about the building’s incredible history and exciting plans for its restoration and re-use.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
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    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
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    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

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    9:00 AM Pedro E. Guerrero: Capturing an Overlooked Photographic Legacy
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    Guerrero photographed some of the greatest artistic minds of the 20th century, yet his role in documenting midcentury architecture and design was overlooked for decades.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Canyon South II by Architect Laszlo Sandor: Neighborhood Home Tour
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    Tour seven homes in Canyon South II, a classic Palm Springs community designed by László Sandor, featuring private courtyards, resort-style pools, greenbelts and breathtaking mountain views.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

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    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

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    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

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    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

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    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Old Las Palmas Neighborhood Home Tour: A Peek Behind the Hedges IV
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    Explore six homes and gardens in Old Las Palmas, ranging from the late 1920s and 1930s to stunning Modern renovations and new masterpieces as well.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

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    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

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    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

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    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM Andreas Hills Condominiums–Phase V: Where Modernism Evolves in the Shadow of the San Jacinto Mountain
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    Tour nine Andreas Hills V homes showcasing all four original floor plans, late-Modern desert design, seamless indoor-outdoor living and stunning mountain views in South Palm Springs.

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    10:00 AM Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
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    An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Walking Tour
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    Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

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    10:00 AM Palm Springs Modernism Show
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    Shop and see 150 national and international exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.

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    10:00 AM Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
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    This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalist-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

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    10:00 AM The Burgess House 1958: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
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    Tour the Burgess House, where Hugh Kaptur's original Midcentury design meets a later renovation by Albert Frey, a masterwork of architecture and interior design.

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    10:00 AM Twin Palms Turns 70: You’re Invited!
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    Tour six Palmer & Krisel-designed residences, showcasing original details, authentic restorations and inspired Modern adaptations.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM After Black Mountain College: Artistic and Poetic Legacies in California
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    Trace the westward migration and enduring influence of Black Mountain College, both its people and way of life, as it took root in California, through two stories of art, architecture and bohemian life.

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    11:00 AM Catch a Butterfly! Lumber-Rease Residence Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Lumber-Rease Residence, a seminal Krisel "butterfly" design recreated with his permission by builder Nate Otto in 2007.

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    11:00 AM It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Bling–Art Smith’s Modernist Jewelry
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    Authors Joanne Hyppolite and Toni Greenbaum explore Art Smith’s Modernist jewelry, his body-conscious designs, and the jazz-filled creative world that inspired his work.

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    12:00 PM Art & Architecture Studio Tour
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    Explore six local artists’ homes and studios, all new to Modernism Week’s Art & Architecture Studio Tour. Meet the artists and discover their creative spaces, open exclusively to ticket holders.

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    12:00 PM Mahjong Meetup
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    Join us at CAMP, where Mahjong enthusiasts can gather, play, and connect. Whether you enjoy Chinese Mahjong or American Mahjong, this event is for you.

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    12:00 PM Modernism Week Vintage Car Show
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    "Bikinis & Bucket Seats" is a tribute to the fun and sun of 1960s California youth culture. More than 40 vintage cars from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s will be displayed at this free event.

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    1:00 PM Arthur Elrod and William Raiser Beyond Palm Springs: A Lost Chapter of Modernism
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    Join Chicago photographer Barbara Karant for a behind-the-scenes journey into one of Modernism's great lost interiors & Black achievement—and a largely untold chapter in the careers of Arthur Elrod & William Raiser.

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    1:00 PM WORKSHOP | Drawing: Creative Prompts from the Bauhaus
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    With pencil, paper, and rulers, explore drawing prompts that lead from point to line to plane to the illusion of space in this expert-led Bauhaus drawing workshop with the Albers Foundation.

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    2:30 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

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    3:00 PM Jed + Andy + Me: A Personal Journey Through Art, Design, Architecture and Other Attractions
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    Alan Wanzenberg reflects on a pivotal period in New York when the art world revolved around Andy Warhol and when Jed Johnson emerged from the Factory as a leading interior designer in his own right.

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    3:00 PM Local Authors Reception and Book Signing
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    Destination PSP & Modernism Week hosts an authors' book signing at CAMP (inside the Hyatt Hotel). This is a great chance to meet many of your favorite local and out-of-town authors here for Modernism Week!

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    3:30 PM WORKSHOP | Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers’s Color Experiments
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    Working from Josef Albers’s famous “Interaction of Color” participants will experiment with such color phenomena as simultaneous contrast, the illusion of transparency and create color compositions.

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    4:00 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

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    4:30 PM Bella's Palm Springs: Modernism, Movie Stars & Mischief Double-Decker Bus Tour
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    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:00 PM Playboy After Dark Immersive Concert
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    Step inside the ultimate 1969 cocktail party as The Gand Band recreates the music and atmosphere of Playboy After Dark. From sophisticated lounge acts to the new sounds of rock, soul and psychedelia.

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    5:29 PM Paul R. Williams: From Archives to Exhibition
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    Go behind the scenes of three major exhibitions currently on show which explore the legacy and enduring influence of architect Paul R. Williams with curators from Getty, LACMA and USC Fisher Museum.

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    6:00 PM Twin Palms Twilight Tour & 70th Anniversary Cocktail Celebration
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    Join us for an exclusive evening inside a renovated Palmer & Krisel Butterfly roof home. Tour this spectacular private residence, then mingle at an intimate Hairspray inspired themed cocktail party.

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  • Tuesday, February 16, 2027 — 42 Events
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    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    9:00 AM Citizen Shelter: Progressive Architecture and Modern Housing in California, 1915-1980
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    Architectural historian Luke Leuschner examines the history of affordable and social housing, discussing experimental works and progressive ideas in 20th-century California.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:00 AM The Manifesto House: Buildings that Changed the Future of Architecture
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    Manifesto Houses reflect new visions for architecture. Appearing over the course of architectural history, they are uncompromising vehicles for innovation, new ideas and new ways of doing things.

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    9:00 AM Tour with the Author: Master of the Midcentury, the Architecture of William F. Cody with Catherine Cody
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    Explore William F. Cody’s groundbreaking condominium communities across Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage and discover how his innovative designs helped redefine Modern Desert living.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

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    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

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    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

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    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

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    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

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    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

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    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

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    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM James Logan Abernathy Residence Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the stunning James Logan Abernathy Residence, designed by Modernist architect William F. Cody in 1962.

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    10:00 AM Modernism in Living Color: Rediscovering the Desert’s Original Palette
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    Think Desert Modernism was all white and beige? Think again! Discover the bold original colors of iconic desert landmarks and the fascinating stories behind their distinctive palettes.

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    10:00 AM Sagewood Neighborhood Home Tour: Donald Wexler’s Oasis for Living
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    Step inside Sagewood Condominiums, designed by Donald Wexler in 1972. Explore six homes in this iconic Midcentury Modern community of low-slung buildings, set among lush greenbelts and mountain views.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM “A building should reflect the client, not the architect,” Welton Becket and his Patrons
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    Welton Becket was often called a commercial architect who did not care what his buildings looked like. De Wit refutes this idea, instead presenting a new reading of this important architect’s oeuvre.

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    11:00 AM Palm Desert Signature Home Tour
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    This popular tour of midcentury Modern and “new century Modern” homes in South Palm Desert includes a private wine and art reception on El Paseo Drive.

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    11:00 AM Where am I? “Map Gardens”: Experiencing Designed Landscapes Grounded in Cartography
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    Do you like maps? Do you like gardens? “Map Gardens” are designed landscapes located at the intersection of cartography and placemaking. Gardens translate ideas into physical form.

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    11:30 AM The Alexanders and William Krisel: Building the Palm Springs Dream
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    Discover how the Alexander family and William Krisel brought stylish, affordable modern homes to Palm Springs and helped define Desert Modern living.

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    1:00 PM A Tale of Two Landscapes: The Estate Meets the Center & Gardens at Sunnylands
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    Michaeleen Gallagher, Director of Sunnylands Center & Gardens, explores how the historic estate and contemporary gardens reveal evolving ideas about landscape design, purpose and interpretation.

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    1:00 PM Las Vegas Modern
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    Discover how Modernism transformed postwar Las Vegas, from glamorous Strip hotels and Googie landmarks to stylish neighborhoods, in Peter Moruzzi’s dazzling visual journey through the 1940s–1960s.

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    1:00 PM Modern Design Under the Sun: A Survey of Post-War Outdoor Furniture
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    Discover the designers and brands that defined Midcentury Modern outdoor furniture. Featuring rare archives, new photography and icons from Walter Lamb and the Eameses to Brown Jordan.

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    1:00 PM St. Theresa School Modernism Exhibits
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    Each year, St. Theresa School's 6th & 7th grade students build models and create paintings, learning about Palm Springs Modern Architecture landmarks, exhibited by and with the students and PS ModCom.

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    1:30 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

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    2:00 PM Breeze Blocks are Back!
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    HSPD invites Modernists to experience our new Breeze Block garden. This inexpensive, thus democratic, material is well-suited for the desert heat and the ethos of midcentury Modern. Architecture.

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    2:00 PM Sackley Chase Sensation's Caliente Casita: Talk & Tour
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    Explore the evolving world of ADUs (guest houses) in California and discover how thoughtful design can add space, value and flexibility while honoring a home's Modernist architecture.

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    2:30 PM "A Swinging World: The Life and Career of Buddy Greco," an Exclusive Work-in-Progress Screening, Presented by PS ModCom
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    An exclusive work-in-progress screening celebrating Buddy Greco’s extraordinary eight-decade career and the music, glamour and nightlife of the midcentury era.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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    2:30 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

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    3:00 PM Home of the Future, 1925-1985: Designing Domestic Utopias
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    Home of the Future, 1925-1985: Designing Domestic Utopias is now on view at LACMA. It explores 60 years of radical change in how the American home of tomorrow was imagined, packaged and sold.

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    4:00 PM ATAJO: The Palm Springs That Never Was
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    In the 1970s a relentlessly driven developer convinced city council to annex 34 miles of wilderness to build a city within a city. Its failure is an epic tale of vision, hubris, humor and desperation.

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    4:30 PM FILM: "Joy Will Prevail" - Louis I. Kahn
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    In the last three years of architect Louis I. Kahn life, while balancing a global career and a complicated private life, he takes on his last commission and a friendship that will shape his final chapter.

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    5:00 PM "Smog" (1962): The Movie
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    Rediscover 1962 Los Angeles through the long-lost Italian film Smog, a remarkable cinematic time capsule featuring the Stahl House, LAX Theme Building and many other Modernist landmarks.

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    7:00 PM Overture
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening of Broadway music from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious multi-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Wednesday, February 17, 2027 — 45 Events
    Time Event title Description Link to Tickets
    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    9:00 AM Legacies of William F. Cody: Generations of Inspiration in Art and Architecture
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    Generations of artists and designers have drawn inspiration from the exceptional work of William F. Cody, whose influence continues to shape students and architects today.

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    9:00 AM Mesoamerican Modern: Ancient Ideas in Contemporary Mexican Homes
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    Contemporary Mexican houses shaped by Mesoamerican ideas, revealing a vibrant design movement rooted in the history, landscape and craft of Mexico's oldest civilizations. A new New World.

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    9:00 AM Modern Garden Tour
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    Tour 6 never-before-seen exquisite gardens throughout Palm Springs’ chicest neighborhoods. Desert-friendly plantings and beautiful architecture come together to create stunning environments.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:00 AM Wasteland to Wonderland: Palm Desert Corporation and the Making of a Modern Desert City
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    Although mostly forgotten, Palm Desert is a city with deep roots in Modern architecture. Historian Luke Leuschner presents an overview of the city’s creation and architectural history.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

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    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

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    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

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    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

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    10:00 AM Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
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    An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.

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    10:00 AM Green Fairway Estates Home: A Wexler & Alexander Partnership
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    Experience this original Donald Wexler-designed Alexander-built gem. This 1965 Green Fairway Estates home features iconic stack-stone walls, suspended metal fireplace and offers seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM The Lawrence Welk Residence: Iconic Home Tour
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    Discover a distinctive 1952 Modern Ranch house shaped around amazing mountain views and set within lush gardens.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM Alexander Spotlight Tour: Alexander Desert Dreams, 1957
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    Tour inside an exceptional 1950s home in the celebrated Twin Palms neighborhood.

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    11:00 AM California Modernism Was Born in San Diego: Gill’s Functionalism, May’s Ranch House and Kellogg’s Organic Exuberance
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    This lecture busts the myth that Modernism arrived in Southern California via émigrés R.M. Schindler and Richard Neutra. It makes the case for an outsized influence of a distinct regional Modernism.

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    11:00 AM Masters of Mexico City Modernism: Seven Architects Who Shaped A City
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    Presented by Mexico City Modern: a personal and architectural journey through the people, houses, buildings and ideas that helped create one of the world’s most distinctive expressions of Modernism.

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    11:00 AM Rusting Spaceships: Restoring Googie Modern Architecture
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    Join author Alan Hess as he chronicles the award-winning restoration of Stanley Burke’s (1958), a historic Googie-style coffee shop on Van Nuys Boulevard in LA by architects Armet & Davis.

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    11:00 AM Sophisticated Sun Seeker: The Gillman Residence Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Herbert Burns-designed Gillman Residence (1948), sublime residential architecture with a fascinating preservation story.

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    1:00 PM Family Legacy: Photography in the Kahlo Family
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    Cristina Kahlo, a professional photographer and member of the family, explores the importance of photography in shaping Frida Kahlo's biography, a family profession that has endured to the present day.

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    1:00 PM Riverside Modern: An Architectural Legacy in Studley Park
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    Tucked into a bend of the Yarra River, one Melbourne suburb quietly became home to Australia's finest concentration of Modernist houses. Riverside Modern asks why almost no one knows it's there.

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    1:00 PM Vintage Spirit, Modern Muse: The Caftan Soirée at The Shag House
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    Celebrate caftan fashion, cocktails and shopping at The Shag House. See looks by the Kelly Golightly Collection, Monica Mahoney and El Tuggle, with emcees Kelly Lee and Dawn McCoy.

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    1:00 PM Women Who Built Palm Springs
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    Join Renee Brown, the Director of Education at the Palm Springs Historical Society, as she shares entertaining and informative stories about the pioneering women who built Palm Springs.

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    2:00 PM Cut Loose at CAMP: A Collage Workshop
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    Get creative with a hands-on art-making event by Cut Loose Collage Workshops. Snip, paste and piece together your own midcentury Modern masterpiece.

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    2:00 PM Discovering Yaacov Agam's Unique Place in Midcentury Modernism
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    Beyond his eye-catching colors of the centerpiece ark and pews at Temple Isaiah, the Israeli-born sculptor and kinetic artist Yaacov Agam has been an important presence in midcentury Modernism.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

    Tickets
    2:30 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

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    3:00 PM Splendor and Fury: The Modernist Beach House and Climate Change
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    With the Hamptons and Fire Island as their muse, Charles Renfro and Christopher Rawlins design Modernist beach houses for a new climate, charting multiple paths to context and community.

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    3:00 PM The Show Must Go On: A Frey & Chambers Church Reimagined as Dezart Performs Community Theatre
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    Preservation architect Susan Secoy Jensen shares the design and construction process for the transformation of a 1957 Frey & Chambers-designed church to a community theatre.

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    4:00 PM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

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    4:00 PM New to You: Watching Other People’s Home Movies with Deserted Films
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    Melissa Dollman and Devin Orgeron from Deserted Films invite you over for a home movie party. All new (to you!) footage. Great PS finds, stuff from around the world, live commentary! Come be moved!

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    4:30 PM An Evening to Remember: Discover Midcentury Modern Architect William F. Cody’s Legacy at St. Theresa Church
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    Join Catherine Cody & on-site project architect Morris Skenderian at St. Theresa Church for a special historical tribute and fundraising reception celebrating this iconic example of Desert Modernism.

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    5:00 PM FILM: "Stardust–A Story of Love and Architecture"
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    The story of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. It's a journey across continents and decades into the ruthless world of architecture, a love affair and partnership that spanned over half a century.

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:30 PM Sunset Supperclub: An Evening of Dining and Entertainment in a Private Midcentury Modern Showcase Home
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    Join us for a unique and stylish curated evening of California cuisine-inspired cocktails, dining and live entertainment in a showcase private midcentury Modern home in South Palm Springs.

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    7:00 PM Overture
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening of Broadway music from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious multi-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Thursday, February 18, 2027 — 46 Events
    Time Event title Description Link to Tickets
    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    8:30 AM The Invisible Frey: From Fire Station No. 2 to Mizell Center
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    On a little-known campus of buildings by Palm Springs’ best architects, a building designed for public service has transformed over the decades to serve its community in an entirely different way.

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    9:00 AM Desert Utopia: Oases of the Future in the Landscape of the Past
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    Architectural historian Luke Leuschner presents a utopian history of the Coachella Valley's architecture and urbanism, from early 20th-century Bohemian colonies to Modernist country clubs.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:00 AM Tour of Sand Acre Estate, 1933
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    Experience Sand Acre Estate, a remarkable 1933 residence that offers a rare glimpse into the history of Palm Springs’ legendary Movie Colony neighborhood.

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    9:00 AM Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas: The Neon Legacy of Betty Willis and the World’s Most Famous Sign
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    The untold story of Betty Willis, a Nevadan woman who designed the world’s most famous Welcome sign and helped transform a desert oasis into the spectacular neon city of 1950s Las Vegas

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Charles Du Bois: Purple Hills Estates Home Tour
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    Enjoy this self-guided home tour of the Purple Hills Estates in Palm Desert featuring three Charles Du Bois homes.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

    Sold out
    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

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    9:30 AM Giants of Architecture
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    See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
    View description

    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Inns, Architecture and Glamour
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    See the vintage hotels that still provide the “Rich and Famous” with seclusion and relaxation. Stroll among these charming and beautiful boutique inns as you hear fascinating tales of history.

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    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

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    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

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    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

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    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

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    10:00 AM Frank Sinatra’s “Twin Palms” Estate Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of Frank Sinatra's storied "Twin Palms" estate, designed by Modernist architect E. Stewart Williams in 1947.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
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    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

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    10:00 AM Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
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    This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalist-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM MORE Quirks, Kitsch & Curiosities: 100 Years of Palm Springs Eccentricity
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    Quirks, Kitsch & Curiosities returns from its 2026 sell-out with an all-new collection of little-known or unexpected examples of Palm Springs’ engaging eccentricity drawn from its quirky history.

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    11:00 AM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

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    11:00 AM Taking the Long View: The Humane Modernism of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
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    Bohlin Cywinski Jackson homes are renowned for their singular response to place. Principal Ray Calabro, FAIA and writer John Gendall will explore the work featured in BCJ’s new monograph, A Long View.

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    11:00 AM The Maison L'Orange Tour
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the 1960 Clair Earl-designed “Maison L'Orange,” which fell into disrepair and was brought back to life by an 18-month H3K Home+Design makeover.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

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    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    1:00 PM Big Sur Modern and Bruce Goff's Influence: The Oklahoma Tradition of Organic Architecture on the California Coast
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    Big Sur's coveted architect, Mickey Muennig, blended his background in aeronautical engineering with lessons from Organic Architect Bruce Goff to reshape the rugged California coast in the 1970s–90s.

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    1:00 PM St. Theresa School Modernism Exhibits
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    Each year, St. Theresa School's 6th & 7th grade students build models and create paintings, learning about Palm Springs Modern Architecture landmarks, exhibited by and with the students and PS ModCom.

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    2:00 PM Cut Loose at CAMP: A Collage Workshop
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    Get creative with a hands-on art-making event by Cut Loose Collage Workshops. Snip, paste and piece together your own midcentury Modern masterpiece.

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    2:00 PM Herbert Burns Hotels Walking Tour
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    Step inside Herbert Burns’ world with a guided walking tour of three beautifully preserved properties in Palm Springs’ Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood: The Hideaway, Orbit Inn and Desert Hills.

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    2:00 PM The La Quinta Country Club Signature Home Tour
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    Modernism Week comes to La Quinta! This exclusive multi-home tour will offer rare access to the hidden Midcentury Modern heritage behind the gates of The La Quinta Country Club.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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    3:30 PM LETTERS: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Kaufmanns of Fallingwater
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    Frank Lloyd Wright and Edgar J. Kaufmann’s story of passion, admiration, betrayal, and tragedy comes to life in a theatrical interpretation drawn from letters written by Wright and the Kaufmanns.

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    4:00 PM Architects of Illusion: The Curious Marriage of Modernism and Magic
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    Back by popular demand, Andy Cohen guides you on a remarkable and magical interplay between midcentury design and the art of illusion. Prepare to be amazed, inspired and delighted!

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    5:30 PM Midcentury Modern Trivia Night at The Lautner Compound
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    Test your mid-mod knowledge, enjoy signature cocktails, and tour the legendary Hotel Lautner under the stars with retro culturist Travis Smith!

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    6:00 PM An Evening of Herbert Burns: The Design Aesthetic of “The Charismatic Chameleon”
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    Explore Herbert Burns’ colorful Palm Springs legacy with a conversation and Q&A, short-doc premiere and reception featuring a signature Charismatic Chameleon cocktail.

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    6:30 PM Marilyn at Sand Acre: A Night of Hollywood Glamour
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    Step into old Hollywood at Sand Acre Estate for an unforgettable evening celebrating Marilyn Monroe with cocktails, cuisine, live entertainment and glamorous poolside style.

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    7:00 PM Overture
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening of Broadway music from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious multi-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Friday, February 19, 2027 — 48 Events
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    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    9:00 AM Lucia Eames: Seeing with the Heart
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    Lucia Eames was an artist, mother and beloved only child of architect and designer Charles Eames, and stepdaughter of designer and painter Ray Eames. Her daughter, Carla Hartman shares her memories.

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    9:00 AM Mahjong Madness: A Hands-On Workshop and Coffee Klatch for the Curious
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    Wondering why this game is so popular? Our team of experts will share a bit of mahjong history as you learn to play. Join them for a nosh, then stir the tiles with other novice players.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
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    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
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    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

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    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

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    9:30 AM Giants of Architecture
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    See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

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    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

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    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
    View description

    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

    Tickets
    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

    Tickets
    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

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    10:00 AM Behind the Construction Fence: Preserving a Desert Landmark
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    Go behind the construction fence for an exclusive glimpse of the Palm Springs Public Library’s restoration and evolution, preserving William F. Cody’s Modernist vision for generations to come.

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    10:00 AM Canyon Springs Neighborhood Home Tour
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    Architect Laszlo E. Sandor’s Canyon Springs returns to Modernism Week, showcasing seven homes featuring sleek Desert Modernism, distinctive design and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

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    10:00 AM Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
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    An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.

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    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM Hotel Lautner: Experience Architect John Lautner's Desert Masterpiece
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    Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works, an iconic 1947 residential four-plex in Desert Hot Springs, during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner.

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    10:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Walking Tour
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    Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

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    10:00 AM Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
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    This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams' Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalist-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

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    10:00 AM The Raymond Loewy House, architect Albert Frey, 1946: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
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    Discover Albert Frey’s remarkable 1946 Raymond Loewy House, where natural boulders, walls of glass and a pool extending into the living room define this Desert Modernist landmark.

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    10:00 AM The Shag House: Self-Guided Tours & Shag-Led Premium Walkthroughs
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    Explore The Shag House with docents or choose a premium walkthrough led by artist Shag. The premium experience includes a signature cocktail, photo with Shag and signed commemorative card.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM Saved by the Sea: Preserving Long Island's Modernist Houses
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    Long Island just lost another Norman Jaffe house to the wrecking ball. Where teardown and excess have become the norm, Modernism by the Sea asks how many more midcentury landmarks will follow.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

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    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    12:30 PM FILM: Special Screening of "Poolside Gossip, More Than a Photograph"
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    This rarely screened film captures in Nelda Linsk’s own words the amusing details of Slim Aaron’s 1970 photograph, Poolside Gossip. Q&A and a meet & greet follows the film.

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    2:00 PM Meet and Greet with Nelda Linsk
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    Come meet Nelda Linsk, famously known as the 'lady in yellow' seen in the iconic Poolside Gossip photograph taken at the Kaufmann House in 1970 by renowned photographer Slim Aarons.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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    2:30 PM Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
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    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

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    3:00 PM Meet Gay Fad: A Midcentury Modern Glassware Story
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    Learn the fascinating history of the iconic Gay Fad Glassware brand, told by the owners who brought it back to life.

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    4:00 PM Bella's Palm Springs: Modernism, Movie Stars & Mischief Double-Decker Bus Tour
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    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:00 PM Retro Martini Party
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    The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host its Retro Martini Party at the Palm Springs Air Museum’s Pacific Hangar featuring Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream "Mickey Mouse One."

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    5:30 PM Desert Regency: Paris in Palm Springs
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    Join us for a fascinating discussion led by author and historian Steven M. Price about Desert Regency Architecture and all its grandeur.

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    5:30 PM Sunset at The Lautner Compound: Architecture, Cocktails & Beats
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    Experience The Lautner Compound at sunset during an exclusive twilight tour featuring Hotel Lautner, architectural history, restoration stories and a signature cocktail.

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    6:00 PM Ocotillo Lodge 70th Anniversary Gala: The Grand Return of the Candlewood Room
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    Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Ocotillo Lodge (1957-2027) in style in the newly renovated Candlewood Room.

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    6:30 PM Hollywood Revisited: A Night of Glamour and Live Music
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    Step into Hollywood’s Golden Age, where glamour reigned & every entrance dazzled. Celebrate iconic costumes worn by legendary stars in unforgettable films with special tribute to Bob Mackie.

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    7:00 PM Overture
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening of Broadway music from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious multi-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Saturday, February 20, 2027 — 45 Events
    Time Event title Description Link to Tickets
    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    9:00 AM Driven by Design: A Celebration of Classic Cars
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    Beautiful cars, bold designs and decades of automotive style come together for a morning featuring a standout collection of classic automobiles in Palm Springs.

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    9:00 AM Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood: Tour of Six Homes
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    Experience the oldest neighborhood in Palm Springs, located between downtown and the mountains. On tour are six jewels telling the architectural story from Spanish Revival to Midcentury to Modern.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
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    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

    Tickets
    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
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    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:29 AM Design in Dialogue: California Loves Japan
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    Explore the creative exchange between California and Japan in shaping California Modernism. Hear leading architects, historians & curators, then experience an exclusive in-exhibition tea ceremony.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

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    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Hands-On Workshop with Chairs Lady, Carla Atwood Hartman, Granddaughter of Charles & Ray Eames
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    Back by popular demand! The miniature chair you create in this workshop, working alongside Carla Hartman, granddaughter of Charles and Ray Eames, is sure to be a treasured keepsake for years to come.

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    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
    View description

    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
    View description

    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
    View description

    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

    Tickets
    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
    View description

    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
    View description

    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

    Tickets
    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM 2027 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
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    Celebrating the vintage trailer lifestyle while inspiring those who dream of channeling their inner wanderlust spirit.

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    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

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    10:00 AM Calypso Palms: Where the Rat Pack Stayed and Played
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    Step back to the 1960s at Calypso Palms during Modernism Week, touring nine units, where Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack once stayed and played.

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    10:00 AM El Rancho Vista Estates: The Good Palm Springs Life
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    Explore El Rancho Vista Estates, a walkable enclave of midcentury homes by​ architects Wexler & Harrison featuring​ colorful doors, breeze​ blocks, desert landscapes and vintage charm.

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    10:00 AM Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
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    An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.

    Sold out
    10:00 AM Herb Alpert Gallery of Art Tour
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    Step into the world of Herb Alpert. Limited capacity docent-led tours of the private Herb Alpert Gallery of Art—an extraordinary art studio facility dedicated to showcasing his art.

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    10:00 AM Hotel Lautner: Experience Architect John Lautner's Desert Masterpiece
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    Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works, an iconic 1947 residential four-plex in Desert Hot Springs, during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner.

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    10:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Walking Tour
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    Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

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    10:00 AM The Art of Living: A Contemporary Vision of Modernism at Linea
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    Explore a distinctive contemporary residence at Linea where architecture, interiors & landscape come together in harmony, revealing Modernism as a way of life, defined by light, openness & connection.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM Modernism Art District Tour
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    You are invited to tour artists' studios and learn how midcentury-era artists influenced their artwork. Meet the artists and see behind the scenes; studios are open 11 AM-4 PM.

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    11:30 AM Trina Turk Spring 2027 Luncheon and Fashion Show
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    Celebrate Modernism Week with Trina Turk at Marrakesh Country Club. Enjoy a Spring 2027 fashion show and luncheon inside Richard Harrison’s iconic 1969 Midcentury Modern clubhouse in Palm Desert.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

    Tickets
    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    1:30 PM Charles Phoenix: Midcentury Mobile Home Sweet Home
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    A BIG RETRO Roast & Toast of Mobile Home Park Life & Style. Your imagination will be inspired and your spirit will soar!

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    2:30 PM Sinatra’s Palm Springs: Ride with the Rat Pack Bus Tour
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    Frank is back on the bus—and Palm Springs may never be the same. Climb aboard a Modernism Week open-top double-decker for a Palm Springs tour with considerably more swagger than your average architectural outing.

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    3:00 PM Designing Eisenhower: Edward Durell Stone’s Desert Legacy
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    Architect Hicks Stone and historian Alan Hess on the vision behind Eisenhower’s landmark campus—and on the father who designed it, Edward Durell Stone.

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    4:00 PM Bella's Palm Springs: Modernism, Movie Stars & Mischief Double-Decker Bus Tour
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    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

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    4:00 PM The Swinging 60s on the Sunset Strip with Alison Martino
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    Step back into Los Angeles history and explore the Swinging ’60s on the Sunset Strip—a dazzling playground for movie stars, musicians, artists, models and a new generation doing things differently!

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    5:00 PM Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
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    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    5:30 PM Sunset at The Lautner Compound: Architecture, Cocktails & Beats
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    Experience The Lautner Compound at sunset during an exclusive twilight tour featuring Hotel Lautner, architectural history, restoration stories and a signature cocktail.

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    6:00 PM Saturday Night at the Sinatra Estate
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    Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party with Frank's favorite style Italian dinner at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.

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    7:00 PM Overture
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    PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening of Broadway music from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious multi-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails.

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  • Sunday, February 21, 2027 — 30 Events
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    8:30 AM Charles Phoenix Marvelous Morning Double Decker Bus Tour
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    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Casa Haku
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    Rediscover a 1959 Palmer & Krisel classic. Casa Haku emerges transformed by H3K Home + Design, blending its midcentury roots with sophisticated Japandi-inspired desert living.

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    9:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Mariposa
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    Step inside Mariposa, one of William Krisel’s final residential designs, newly reimagined by H3K Home + Design for its next chapter in Modern Desert living.

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    9:00 AM Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
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    Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

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    9:00 AM Signature Home Tour: Morning Tour
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    Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs, featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the area's most noted architects.

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    9:30 AM Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
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    See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

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    9:30 AM Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
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    This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

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    9:30 AM Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
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    Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

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    9:30 AM Giants of Architecture
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    See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
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    In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

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    9:30 AM Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
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    Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

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    9:30 AM Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends
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    The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

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    9:30 AM Modernist Treasures: Lush Living on the Links
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    On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

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    9:30 AM Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
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    Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

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    9:30 AM Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
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    Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

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    9:30 AM Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
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    The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes

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    9:30 AM The Las Palmas House
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    Discover a captivating blend of historic architecture and contemporary design at The Las Palmas House, nestled in one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated neighborhoods.

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    9:30 AM Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
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    View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

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    9:30 AM Uptown Design District
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    In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

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    10:00 AM 2027 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
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    Celebrating the vintage trailer lifestyle while inspiring those who dream of channeling their inner wanderlust spirit.

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    10:00 AM Artists Council Modernism Lectures, Demos, Hands On Activities and Exhibition “ACE: Timeless Traditions, Modern Context”
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    Engage with art and ideas at the Artists Center through exhibitions, artist demonstrations, lectures, hands-on activities and classes inspired by midcentury Modern art and design.

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    10:00 AM College of the Desert–Palm Springs Campus Hard Hat Tour
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    Preview the new Palm Springs Campus while it is still under construction and meet the architects and project team at the site.

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    10:00 AM Little Beverly Hills Walking Tour
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    Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

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    10:00 AM Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The Laswell House by Design Hutch
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    Built in 1947–48, the Laswell Residence has been thoughtfully renewed by Design Hutch, honoring its midcentury roots while blending contemporary details, eclectic style and Modern Desert living.

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    10:30 AM Downtown Palm Springs Village Green Historic Tour
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    This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society.

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    11:00 AM Forever Elvis
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    PS UNDERGROUND offers an unforgettable brunch and celebration of the legendary King of Rock ‘n' Roll, Elvis Presley. Guests enjoy a delicious, themed three-course brunch while honoring the life of this iconic 1950s rock star.

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    12:00 PM Explore & Refresh: Arthur Elrod Studio Hydration Station
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    Step through the original riveted door and tour Arthur Elrod's 1968 interior design studio, a landmark of Palm Springs' history and design community. Complimentary spa water; bring your own bottle.

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    12:00 PM Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class with Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
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    Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

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    2:00 PM Signature Home Tour: Afternoon Tour
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    Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs, featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the area's most noted architects.

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    2:30 PM Encore Screenings: "Step Back in Time to See the Debut of the 1931 Aluminaire House"
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    An unforgettable and immersive journey as we travel back in time to 1931 and experience the Aluminaire House as seen by the public for the very first time; recipient of two 2025 Telly Awards.

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Palm Springs Visitor Center
The Palm Springs Visitor Center originally served as a gas station and was built by renowned architect Albert Frey in 1965. The building's dramatic canopy is it's most iconic feature. 

History of Modernism Week

In 2001, Jacques Caussin, founder of the Miami Modernism Show, produced the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, and more than 3,500 people attended this predecessor to Modernism Week. A symposium the next weekend followed.

While there isn’t one person who founded Modernism Week alone, in 2005, several people sat with Caussin to discuss the future of the event, including Stewart Weiner, Former Vice President of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation; Lisa Vossler Smith, current CEO of Modernism Week; William Kopelk, current Chairman of the Modernism Week Board of Directors; and Sidney Williams, former Director of Education and Public Programs at the Palm Springs Art Museum.

As interest in modernism in Palm Springs grew, so did Modernism Week, drawing more events and travelers each year. Today, more than 60 local businesses, nonprofits, and neighborhood groups help produce events and tours for more than 100,000 attendees each year.

The Modernism Show & Sale remains one of the top-attended events during Modernism Week, with more than 15,000 attendees and over 140 participating vendors.  

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While You're Here

If you've got time to fill between lectures and tours, Greater Palm Springs has something to do for every traveler, from dining at gourmet restaurants to world-class attractions like the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

 

Still Planning Your Trip? 

Modernism Week packs an impressive number of events into 11 exciting days every February and four days each October. Browse hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals to choose accommodations located near the action to maximize the modernism immersion. 

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Modernism Week FAQ

What exactly is Modernism Week?

The Modernism Week festival is a city-wide celebration of midcentury architecture, Old Hollywood history, and architectural preservation in Palm Springs, CA. The Modernism Week foundation is a nonprofit organization that produces the event. In addition, the foundation also offers scholarships to Greater Palm Springs high school students pursuing degrees in related majors.

Is Modernism Week worth visiting? 

Yes, Modernism Week is worth visiting, even if you don’t have a passion for architecture or modernism. The festival provides rich insights into the history of Greater Palm Springs, promotes the preservation of architecture, and encourages inspiration in design through interactive and one-of-a-kind tours and events that can only be experienced in Palm Springs, CA.

What events are happening at Modernism Week 2027?

Browse the schedule above or click here to see the full line up of Modernism Week February 2027 walking and bus tours, lectures from experts in the field, house tours, and even culinary adventures. From now until May 29, 2027, Modernism Week Architecture Tours facilitate exploration of Palm Springs’ neighborhoods in a 22-seat mini coach bus. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.

How many people attend Modernism Week in Palm Springs?  

Around 100,000 people enjoy Modernism Week each year, with more than 15,000 attending the Modernism Week Show & Sale alone.

What are the best tours during Modernism Week?

All tours during Modernism Week provide insight into the rich history and culture of Greater Palm Springs, and several popular offerings return year after year. The Albert Frey House II Tours take visitors through one of the architect’s most extraordinary builds. Its incorporation of the natural landscape alone is an astonishing feat to behold. Sunnylands Historic House Tour invites exploration of a midcentury masterpiece built by A. Quincy Jones for philanthropists Walter and Leonore Annenberg, who vacationed there and hosted many political leaders.

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