Archive for January, 2008
Interest builds for the auction of the Kaufmann House
Friday, January 25th, 2008This is really an update to our November 28, 2007 blog on the Kaufmann House, here in Palm Springs. That blog was inspired by a New York Times article stating that the Kaufmann House, a true modern masterpiece, will be auctioned off on May 13th, at Christie’s New York, and not just as a property, but as a work [...]
Architect of Mid-Century Homes Loses his Case
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008Yesterday an article on William Krisel caught my eye. As many mid-century buffs know, the Coachella Valley is one of the few places in the country which enjoys a large concentration of Mid-Century and Desert Modern homes. The majority of these 2500+ homes were built between 1955 and 1965 by the Alexander Construction Company – [...]
In Celebration of Robert Burns and Golf
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008The first annual Scottish Golf Tournament at Porcupine Creek is scheduled to tee off on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in Rancho Mirage. The tournament will benefit The Palm Springs Pipe Band. It’s also a celebration of the birthday of Scotland’s favorite son, Robert Burns, who was born on that date in 1759.
Given that the game [...]
Modernism Week, February 14 – 24, 2008
Monday, January 21st, 2008Palm Springs will be kicking off this year’s Modernism Week celebration in less than a month! The “week” has now expanded into a ten day celebration of an architectural philosophy or style referenced by various names – Desert Modern, Desert Contemporary, and just plan Mid-Century Modern.
When first built more then fifty years ago for the likes of Frank [...]
Tour de Palm Springs – One of the largest Charity bike rides in the nation
Thursday, January 17th, 2008Watch for the upcoming two day event, Tour de Palm Springs, on Friday and Saturday, February 8th and 9th. The event was started to promote having fun while pedaling a bicycle through our Valley with its gorgeous mountain views, in the balmy 70 degree sunny winter weather for which Palm Springs is known. At the same [...]
2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival – the best yet!
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008The 19th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, running from January 3-14, 2008, closed Monday, having been a stunning success. On the night of the Awards Gala, Barry Manilow was overheard to say that in the beginning (19 years ago), “It was just me, Paul Lynde and seven other people, and now look”. Yes, now [...]