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Modernism Week’s signature tour!

    The 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 located within notable Palm Springs neighborhoods, including the midcentury “leisure lifestyle” communities in South Palm Springs. Lead by knowledgeable guides, this open-air experience offers unique, exterior perspectives of

Frank Sinatra’s Neighborhood – The Movie Colony

The Movie Colony neighborhood began in the 1930s with the beautiful El Mirador Hotel as its centerpiece. After WWII Frank Sinatra made it “his” neighborhood when his home, known as “Twin Palms,” became party central. Neighbors Jack Benny, Tony Curtis, Cary Grant and many other stars enjoyed this charming and prestigious area.     This

$40

Atomic Age Tablescapes: An Exhibit of Delicious Dinnerware from 1955

Welwood Murray Memorial Library Cornelia White Community Room, 100 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Palm Springs

1955 was the peak of “Atomic Age” dinnerware production and this exhibit documents the best offerings from that time featuring a dozen different patterns of Midcentury Modern dinnerware. $10 (Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.) 1 time at 10:00 AM

$10