Palm Springs is gearing up for nearly two weeks of celebrations highlighting midcentury modern culture, design and architecture, and it's not too late for modernism enthusiasts to snag their tickets and join the festivities.
The Modernism Week festival is slated to span 11 days starting April 8. Many events are still accepting ticket purchases, including tours of architecturally significant homes in Desert Palisades, Deepwell and Indian Canyons.
"We are thrilled that the Modernism Week activities we are offering this year have been met with such enthusiasm," Modernism Week Executive Director Lisa Vossler said in a press release.
She explained that, while a few events including the Sunnylands and Indian Wells tours are sold out, a number of other attractions are available for last-minute festivalgoers.
"Because we are regulating the number of people who participate in each program to ensure the safety of our guests and volunteers, Modernism Week participants are reminded that they must purchase tickets in advance ... and not at the door," she said.
Modernism Week's full calendar of in-person events still available is detailed below; those not yet comfortable with venturing out can still partake in the architecture celebration in the Modernism Week Online Experience, a monthlong offering from April 15 to May 15 that will include guided video tours, photography and film discussions, slide shows, films and more.
Modernism Week: What's still available?
Tours of two Featured Homes
Tours of both residences will be offered on April 9-12 and April 15-18; each tour is $35:
Sunburst Palms - Tour H3K’s latest renovation of a 1956 Lawrence Lapham property in the iconic Deepwell neighborhood and enjoy and be inspired by their fun-filled and colorful take on classic midcentury modern design.
"Seventies Sackley" – This architectural home tour in the Indian Canyons neighborhood will allow participants to experience a seamless blend of contemporary furnishings and vintage pieces on display at this stunning 1975 Palm Springs residence designed by noted architect Stan Sackley and offered by Grace Home Furnishings.
“Desert Modernism: Two Perspectives. Two Home Tours – Kappe and Lockyer”
April 8-18, $60
One ticket, two tours. Discover architect Raymond Kappe's last project as well as architect Sean Lockyer's newly completed Desert Palisades project. Palm Springs Life has partnered with the Kappe family, and Sean Lockyer, and the builders of Desert Palisades to bring these homes to the public eye.
“A Curated Collection”
April 17 and 18, $10 (general admission) and $15 (early preview)
Retailers and private dealers from all over will showcase their finest vintage apparel, textiles, jewelry and accessories in one upscale venue.
“A Night Out on the Town: A Fashion Show Retrospective Over the Decades”
April 11, $60
In this fun fashion show event, participants will stroll down memory lane as they view iconic fashions from the past in this exciting retrospective that spans decades.
“Viva Las Vegas!”
April 15, $35
This rollicking presentation showcases entertaining vintage movie clips and a thrilling slide show celebrating Las Vegas from the early 1900s through the 1970s. This is an outdoor event at Palm Springs Cultural Center and guests are advised to bring their own chairs.
“Mod with a Twist” April 9, 10, 15, 16, $55
Mod with a Twist is a light-hearted but deep dive into some of the more obscure topics of the midcentury. Chuckle along with these witty presentations while you sip wine and learn something new.
NEW FREE EVENT: “Shag’s Modernism Week Signing Event"
April 10 and 17, 6-9 pm
Guests are invited to join other midcentury modern enthusiasts and Shag aficionados at these two annual print signing parties featuring the artist Josh Agle (aka Shag). Revel in conversations and fun vintage outfits and view colorful SHAG artworks and merchandise as Shag personalizes your latest treasure.
To purchase tickets, learn more about Modernism Week or find out more about its month-long online event, go to www.modernismweek.com. An information desk will also be available at 650 E. Tahquitz Way in the Kaptur Plaza during the festival.
