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Modernism Week , now held twice a year , in October and February , “ provides a unique opportunity for people to experience the midcentury modern culture ,” says Lisa Vossler Smith , CEO , Modernism Week . “ Our participants have the opportunity to attend swanky parties in architecturally significant mid-century modern homes , tour neighborhoods and individual residences that are rarely open to the public and attend compelling cultural events including a wide array of talks and presentations by midcentury modern experts . We are delighted to see that the interest in modernism continues to grow , especially among a younger audience that is increasingly passionate about modern design ,” Vossler Smith adds .
Here are events that are perennial favorites :
Opening Night Party and Early Buying Preview Reception Modernism Week attendees are invited to attend the festive Friday night opening party , a benefit for Modernism Week , which is the prime opportunity for shopping direct from dealers before the show opens to the public on Saturday . The event takes place Feb . 16 . Tickets are available in advance for $ 110 .
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Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour Modernism Week ’ s signature Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with a 2.5-hour overview of significant civic and commercial buildings , as well as residential properties . Daily tours ( Feb . 16 -26 ) will depart across the street from the Palm Springs Art Museum . Legendary performer Charles Phoenix will conduct his special version of this tour several days at 8:30 a . m . Tickets are $ 120 for the standard tour and $ 150 for the Charles Phoenix tour .
Frey House II Self-Guided Tours Thirty-minute self-guided tours of architect Albert Frey ’ s Frey House II offer a rare opportunity to see the residence of modernist architect Albert Frey and gain insight into this modern master ’ s architectural sensibility .
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The tour occurs each day of Modernism Week and tickets are $ 75 . A twilight tour and cocktail reception for a limited number of guests at Frey II are available at 4:30 p . m . each evening . This tour is for ages 21 and older and tickets are $ 125 .
Sunnylands Historic House Tour Modernism Week participants may participate in the Sunnylands Home Tour where visitors have access to guided tours of the famed Sunnylands estate , designed by renowned architect A . Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012 . $ 75 . ( modernismweek . com )
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( 1 ) The interior of the famed Frey House II perched on the hillside above Palm Springs . Designed by Albert Frey the Swiss-born modernist architect who is one of the iconic architects of the desert modernism movement . ( 2 ) A double-decker Modernism Tour bus offers an informative and fun way to enjoy a perfect February Palm Springs day while touring the city ’ s legendary Modernism architecture from homes to Palm Springs City Hall . ( 3 ) Sunnylands is a Mid-Century masterpiece . The 200-acre Rancho Mirage estate of the late Ambassador Walter and Lenore Annenberg designed in 1966 by A . Quincy Jones is open to the public for tours . It is a Modernism Week favorite for visitors . Do make reservations in advance . ( 4 ) The ultimate cocktail pool that opens directly from this Mid-Century home ’ s indoor bar .
COURTESY OF THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION TRUST AT SUNNYLANDS
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PHOTOS : DAVID A . LEE PHOTOGRAPHY ; COURTESY OF MODERNISM WEEK |