Charles Phoenix will bring his unique take on America’s kitschy past during his funny double decker bus tour of Palm Springs’ midcentury collection.
Big Bear's Fall Foilage Provides Backdrop to October Events
Home tour features holiday interiors, while Oktoberfest fills weekends with beer, brats, and Bavarian bands
Through the month of October, Big Bear Lake celebrates its colorful fall pageant with the 36th Annual Home and Hearth Home Tour on Oct. 3 and the 45th Annual Oktoberfest on weekends.
What's New With Modernism Week Fall Preview in Palm Springs
New tours, opportunities to view midcentury modern mecca upclose
This year’s schedule of Modernism Week Fall Preview events is quite simply an embarrassment of riches, so we’ve focused on the “new” events of the 2015 lineup.
San Diego's Balboa Park Contains Architectural Wonders to Discover
Landmarks provide context to park's 100th year
As San Diego’s Balboa Park marks its 100th anniversary this year, sometimes lost in the park’s 1200 acres are the historic architectural gems that provide context to the park’s history.
Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines Welcomes Back Legend Charles McPherson
Connection between McPherson, Marshall Hawkins highlights ongoing collaboration of two jazz greats
Idyllwild’s Jazz in the Pines keeps calling back the greats, like alto sax player Charles McPherson, who headlines the fest’s 22nd edition, Aug. 15-16.
Historic Designation Preserves, Promotes Palm Springs Architecture
City's process allows public to celebrate architecturally significant buildings
In the City of Palm Springs, thanks to the Historic Site Preservation Board (HSPB), there are approximately 100 sites designated historic.
Workshop Kitchen + Bar Becomes Palm Springs' 1st James Beard Award Winner for Design
Restaurant, SOMA Architects earn national acclaim
The rest of the world has taken notice of Workshop Kitchen + Bar after the Palm Springs restaurant has been recently awarded the city’s first James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant Design in the category of over 75 seats.
Brad Dunning Tracks Impressive Record in Architectural Restoration
Palm Springs designer likes to bring homes back to make them relevant again
In architectural preservation, Palm Springs architect Brad Dunning has learned you have to love ‘em and leave ‘em, kind of like a sailor with a dalliance in every port.
See Palm Springs History Come to Life in Walking Tours
Volunteer docents provide intriguing factoids while exploring city's neighborhoods
Whether you’re a longtime Palm Springs resident, a new or a returning visitor, the Palm Springs Historical Society Walking Tours can educate, surprise, and entertain you with a lively, specially-curated jaunt through various sections and neighborhoods of Palm Springs.
Marmol Radziner Set the Bar for Historic Architectural Preservation in Greater Palm Springs
Leo Marmol will speak at Architecture and Design Council event
Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner have elevated historic architectural preservation to a skillful art in the Greater Palm Springs area.