Podcasts about Modernism Week

From poolside at Modernism Week 2025, we'll talk with Colin Flavin, Halsey Smith, and Tim Techler on the architecture of Walter Gropius in Massachusetts and William Krisel in Palm Springs. Back in the studio, San Diego's top Modernist realtor and ardent preservationist Keith York has a new book on Craig Ellwood -- and Alexandra Bregman hunts for a Philip Johnson house. UPDATE: A previous version of this episode gave the incorrect location for Tim Techler's practice. He is based in Newton MA. 

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, we will meet Steve Treinen, with a new book on the Indian Canyons area in Palm Springs, plus Palm Springs architect James Cioffi, who sheds light on a pervasive myth.  Back in the studio, we'll hear from author Helen Thompson on Aspen plus lovely tunes from musical guest Champian Fulton. 

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, we'll talk to Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of DOCOMOMO-US and photographer-on-a-quest Andrew Pielage.  Back in the studio, we'll hear from LA's architect to the stars, Paul McClean and musical guest Laura Anglade.  

Dan Huggins, Monogram's Senior Sales Manager, is back with me to talk about his busy schedule with Monogram.  He attended two of the biggest events in the design world: Modernism Week 2025 in Palm Springs and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. If you have never heard of Modernism week, it's the ultimate celebration of mid-century modern architecture, design, and culture offering many events including bus & walking tours and more open to the public.  Dan was excited to attend because Monogram Appliances was a sponsor at this event. For more information on this amazing week, click hereDan then traveled to Las Vegas to attend Design & Construction Week which brings together architects, designers, builders, remodelers, and other pros for an unparalleled gathering highlighting the innovation, trends and opportunities in home and design.  More than 160,000 registered visitors attended the show, and of course, Monogram had a booth at the kitchen and Bath show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.Design & Construction Week is the place where new products are introduced by the manufacturers.  Monogram showed their new dual zone wine cooler and beverage center and several other products which Dan explains during the podcast.This podcast sponsored by Monogram.Com

Today from Palm Springs during Modernism Week we explore architect Richard Neutra with guests Raymond Neutra of the Neutra Institute and Catherine Meyler, owner of a celebrated Neutra house. Back in the studio, we'll hear about Neutra's VDL house in Los Angeles from Executive Director Noam Saragosti; Neutra's sadly destroyed Maslon House from filmmaker Scott Goldstein; and special musical guests Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. 

Rick & Kelly share stories from their action packed weekend in Palm Desert, including the Golf Cart Parade on el Paseo, some home improvement projects at Pickleball Partytown, Kelly and Bobbi's trip to Modernism Week in Palm Springs and Bobbi hits a jackpot at the slot machines at Agua Caliente in Cathedral City, plus Bobbi drives the golf cart and illegals are #1 in looting IN THE NEWS! For more of Rick & Kelly's truly unfiltered opinions, home videos, cooking segments and exclusive interviews and content, join the Rick & Kelly Show on Patreon.com! It's longer, uncensored, commercial free and a whole lotta fun... #puttputt #golf #palmdesert #pickleball #diy #paint #homeimprovement #acousticpanels #bandaids #cuts #palmsprings #modernismweek #midcenturymodern #casino #slots #blackjack #gambling #winning #newsmax #newsmax2 #bravo #rhoc #theleventhalreport #plutotv #androidtv #xumo #stremium #haystack #youtube #klowdtv #selecttv #newsmax #hulu #samsungtv #roku #streaming #reporting #journalism #experience #tvshow #tvnews #newsman #newsmax #newsmax2 #solo #soloanchor #interview #cooking #correction #housewives #soullife #supplements #minerals #magnesium #reform #rekick #magnesium5x Rick & Kelly are PROUD to be the OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTNERS with SOULLIFE MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS here in America! Get the Rick & Kelly DOUBLE discount of $20 off per bottle by buying 2 or more bottles & hitting AUTO ORDER at: https://soullife.com/rickandkelly

It's a sad day in the studio, because this is the last Modernism Week show of 2024.  We've brought you 11 wonderful episodes from our annual pilgrimage, and today wraps up the series with returning guests mid-century historian Charles Phoenix; Natascha Drabbe of iconichouses.com; traveling all the way from Canberra, Australia, Phillip Jones the Martini Whisperer; and Lautner homeowner Andrew Vottero.

In this our next to last show from Modernism Week 2024, George talks with San Francisco concrete designer and architect Fu Tung Cheng, and later Marisa Mulder + Jim Burns + Brooke Babcock on composer and arranger Jimmy Van Huesen, who with Frank Sinatra as his muse carried the great American songbook to new heights in the 1950's and 1960's.  

If there's one thing architecture fans love as much as tours and parties, it's architecture documentaries, and we've been covering dozens of those over the years.  Recorded at Modernism Week 2024, George talks with author and Emmy-winning filmmaker Jake Gorst on his new film New England Modernism.  Following that, a chat with Kirk Brown of DesignOnScreen, who funded many of Gorst's films about Palm Springs, creating a visual history of Modernism.  Later on, musical guest Laura Pursell skates into our hearts. 

We're in Palm Springs, California, with Adriane Berg of AgelessTraveler.com. We talk about touring homes during Modernism Week, taking the Aerial Tramway through 11 climate zones, and seeing the black rhinos at The Living Desert.  Show notes & our 1-page guide are at WeTravelThere.com/palmsprings Acorns invests your spare change automatically on every purchase and earns Found Money at participating retailers. It's a great way to save for travel. For a limited time, sign up at wetravelthere.com/acorns & we'll both earn $5.

Way back in 1987, New York Institute of Technology architects Michael Schwarting and Frances Campani saved the 1931 Aluminaire House from destruction, and rebuilt it.  Then they had to take it apart.  Now nearly 40 years later, Aluminaire House reached it's final resting place at the Palm Springs Art Museum, visible today on the museum grounds.  Recorded poolside at Modernism Week,  you will hear about this visionary house, designed by Albert Frey and Lawrence Kocher, and Aluminaire's journey from a private Long Island estate to the New York Institite of Technology to Palm Springs.  Later on from the studio, we chat with architectural photographer Robin Hill. 

In this episode, we're diving into the world of vacation and short-term rental design with interior designer Paula Oblen. Once Paula discovered her passion for this niche, she was hooked. She shares the unique story behind her career and business, why she loves examining the convergence between hotel and home, and the importance of identity and branding in this space. She also gives us a preview of what's ahead for her business as she continues to innovate and explore what she loves.Paula's journey as a designer and business owner is a great example of what we can accomplish once we discover our niche or unique offering within the world of interior design. And she also reminds us that we have the power to make things happen for ourselves and our business—so tune in if you're ready to get inspired and take your own business to the next level!About PaulaA midwest native turned California gal, Paula is a natural-born creative with an intense passion for curating experiential and immersive interior spaces. An entrepreneur at heart and armed with more than 20 years of experience starting and owning multiple interior design business ventures, she is honored to have built an impressive list of clients that includes celebrity artists, musicians and interior designers, as well as private and commercial real estate investors, property management companies and restaurateurs. In late 2021, Paula teamed with Celebrity Designer and Netflix's Queer Eye Designer Bobby Berk, where together they reimagined and transformed a 1950's Spanish-style home named Casa Tierra—now a world class airbnb destination featured in Modernism Week 2022.Inspired by the hotel to home movement, Hotelements was born from curating objects and elements that communicate Paula's branded design work—Informing the property's identity through personalization of a curated and immersive building revenue stream. Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with PaulaWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

From the great postwar transatlantic liners to the sleek Scandinavian cruise ships of the 1970s, to Captain Stuebing and the Love Boat, ships and private yachts are also design showcases that featured edgy, trendsetting architecture. Maritime historian and art dealer Peter Knego and yacht owner Brian Biggott joins George poolside at Modernism Week to talk about nautical Modernism. Later on, from the studio, music from the next generation of the Dave Brubeck dynasty, his son Chris Brubeck, who grew up in a Modernist house. 

Recorded poolside at the Hotel Skylark during Modernism Week in Palm Springs, prolific architect and architectural historian Alan Hess talks about California architect Irving Gill, who was doing Modernism way back in 1905; plus Erin Ellwood, daughter of Craig Ellwood, on her father's singular legacy. Later, back in the studio, music with the enchanting Lucy Woodward. 

I'm Josh Cooperman and this is Convo By Design. When I first started the podcast, a long time ago… It all started as an experience. I love design and architecture, I always have. I recently realized that if I had taken the time spent doing the show and went back to school, I could have become an architect. I say that tongue firmly planted in cheek. Not because I wouldn't LOVE to be an architect, designer or set decorator. But, because had I done that, I wouldn't be able to do this. This is what I love to do. I find extraordinary joy in speaking with the creatives whom I admire, exploring their journeys, telling their stories and engaging with you.  Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. ThermaSol - Redefining the modern shower experience. Without steam, it's just a bathroom. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep Joining me on the show today is Mathew Chaney, FAIA and Bryn Garrett, AIA with EYRC Architects. To be completely frank with you, there are a few firms of which I feel like an honorary member. EYRC is one of them. I have spoken and shared time with Takashi Yanai, FAIA over the years, the “Y” in EYRC, I spent an amazing afternoon with Steven Ehrlich, FAIA, the “E” while in Palm Springs covering the Ridge Mountain project during Modernism Week in, errrr 2017 maybe. I have recorded virtually with them, live from their offices in Los Angeles, live from Rancho Mirage at a project house. I feel close to this firm. It's only a matter of time before we hear from the “R”, Patricia Rhee, FAIA, it's coming. But today, we have the “C”, Mathew Chaney as well as Bryn Garrett, both partners in EYRC Architects. Bryn most recently could be heard on a WestEdge Wednesday episode of Convo By Design from his participation on a panel at WestEdge about the current state of residential architecture.  Mathew and Bryn join me on the show to talk about a number of things architecture and design related. And I am absolutely thrilled to share this conversation with you. Thank you Mathew and Bryn for your time, talent and willingness to share. I love these conversations. I love sharing them with you. Please continue to email me with your guest and show suggestions. Convo by design@outlook.com and reach out via Instagram, @ConvoXDesign with an “X”. Thank you to Convo By Design partner sponsors, ThermaSol, TimberTech, Pacific Sales and Design Hardware. For more information about and links to these incredible companies and to learn more about their products, please check the show notes. For more stories like these from the design community, please make sure you are subscribing to the podcast, so you receive new episodes automatically when they are published. That way, you never miss an episode. Convo By Design is available everywhere you find your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening, until next week, be well and take today first. -Convo By Design

A special back-to-back interview series about Modernism Week in Palms Springs, CA. I interviewed Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. We discussed what Modernism Week is all about celebrating and fostering an appreciation of midcentury architecture and design.  We also discuss what new events are premiering this year, what's new in sustainable modern living, and Lisa's passion project for Barbie and Palm Springs.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-belt5/support

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Winter Events, Activities, and Unique Lodging Destinations Palm Springs, California. Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ MODERNISM WEEK happens Feb. 15-25, 2024. Follows are some informative links:* Modernism Week 2024 Q&A: http://tinyurl.com/2p8um98p * Big Blend Radio Podcast on Palm Springs Desert Modernism: http://tinyurl.com/3m637fky Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on Winter Events, Activities, and Unique Lodging Destinations Palm Springs, California.  Featured guest is Kimberli Munkres who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/  MODERNISM WEEK happens Feb. 15-25, 2024. Follows are some informative links: * Modernism Week 2024 Q&A:  http://tinyurl.com/2p8um98p  * Big Blend Radio Podcast on Palm Springs Desert Modernism: http://tinyurl.com/3m637fky  Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e 

In October, USModernist was at the Palm Springs Modernism Show and visited with hundreds of wonderful fans from around the country. We are going to be in Palm Springs again in February for Modernism Week, and in preparation, George spoke with today's guests, architectural archivist Frank Lopez of Sunnylands, the Palm Springs Modernism Show's Rosemary Krieger, artist Christopher Georgesco, Destination Eicher's Karen Nepacena, and musical guest Lizzy Shapiro of LA's hottest jazz and swing band, Lizzy and the Triggermen.

Margo is joined by interior designer Karen Nepacena and photographer Christopher Dibble to discuss mid century modern design, approaching creativity in their own ways, and how their fun and unique collaborative partnership came to be.   Karen is the founder of Destination Eichler which began as a design blog chronicling her and her husband's journey renovating their Eichler home in Northern California. Soon after it started, the blog gained national attention and they began taking on clients who were attracted to their modern design aesthetic and focus on mid-century modern architecture. In 2016 Destination Eichler transitioned from an online blog into a full service interior design firm helping homeowners re-imagine and transform their homes.   Christopher is a photographer, husband, and dog guy, and loves to use color in unpredictable ways that surprise and contribute to a great image. He doesn't shy away from visual experimentation and loves collaborative projects where challenging situations motivate him to stretch his creativity and vision. Chris is passionate about photographing interiors and people within those spaces - connecting with people and earning their trust in front of the lens being his #1 goal. He captures images that span between clean elegance and whimsical fun with a range landing somewhere between editorial storytelling and catalog crispness. His work has been featured in editorial publications including House Beautiful, Dwell, HGTV, Country Living, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Paper, and People Magazine, among others.   Together, Karen Nepacena and Christopher Dibble's have recently released a new book, Midcentury Modern Style which takes readers on a visual journey through 12 real and down-to-earth midcentury inspired homes, offering a practical guide to incorporating the style into any space. The two artists have been collaborating for several years to capture Karen's interior design work, and an artistic partnership and friendship blossomed. The pair created Midcentury Modern Style for anyone curious to learn more about the design period or anyone who wants to incorporate midcentury flair into their homes.   Mentioned in this episode: Store Market Market in Palm Springs https://www.shopmarketmarket.com/ Modernism Week https://modernismweek.com/ Dev Heyrana https://www.heyrana.studio/ John Henry - Stranger Fruit  https://www.jonhenryphotography.com/#1 Alys Tomlinson http://www.alystomlinson.co.uk/ Jessica Poundstone https://www.jessicapoundstone.com/   Connect with Karen and Chris: https://www.instagram.com/destinationeichler/ https://www.instagram.com/dibblephoto/ https://www.destinationeichler.com/book  

Modernism isn't just architecture; it also highlights the artists and artisans whose textiles, ceramics, furniture, and other objects bring modern spaces to life. Recorded at Modernism Week 2023, we'll hear from a gaggle of interesting guests:  Susan Brown, Alexa Griffith Winton, Leigh Wishner and Charlotte Von Hardenburgh on textile artist Dorothy Liebes; Annalisa Capurro and Paul Ortega on the Swedish Modern design of Svenskt Tenn; ceramics historian Margaret Carney on midcentury dinnerware; and Jim Rawitch on the arts and crafts of Sam Maloof.

The Coachella Valley has always had its generational “families” and its true power couples. On this episode, one of these couples joins hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for another spectacular Big Conversation at Little Bar in Palm Desert. Internationally renowned sculptor Phillip K. Smith III and CEO of Modernism Week in Palm Springs Lisa Vossler-Smith are in the spotlight.Vossler...Smith…the hands of these families are all over the desert cities. Golf, the La Quinta Resort, the most spectacular country clubs. And Phillip and Lisa continue the legacy.Arranged marriage? Grand scheme by the families? Who are we to say? However this happened, the Coachella Valley is better for it! Hear more about Modernism Week and its expansion, plus Phillip's involvement with GoldenVoice and DesertX. These are real desert stories!And if you're loving the new vibe of Barbie, you must check out Lisa's newest creation, PS Barbie on Instagram: @tinypalmsprings

More fun Modernist places most people don't know - explored from conversations at Modernism Week 2023  between George Smart, Tom Guild, and:  Simcha Schtull on the Elvis Honeymoon House, Melissa Riche and Dan Allen on Rancho Mirage, Dana Al-Marashi and TK Harvey on the United Arab Emirages; and the famous Isokon building in the UK with Magnus England and Leila DayBelge.

Today's show, recorded at Modernism Week 2023, is places.  With some great guests, we will explore Southridge in Palm Springs with architect Susan Secoy Jensen; Marfa, Texas with Dean Upe Peter Flueckiger; and the Rocky Mountains with author John Gendall. After that, music with returning podcast guest Laura Windley and her Mint Julep Jazz Band.

We've got a full roster of guests from Modernism Week 2023 in Palm Springs. Speaking on famous midcentury architects and designers, you'll hear from Jacques Caussin on Raymond Loewy, Lila Cohen on Herb Greene, Alan Hess on Googie architecture, and Michelangelo Sabatino and Maristella Casciato on Carlo Mollino.

Nowhere in the world celebrates Modernism better than Modernism Week in Palm Springs, California. Every February, they have a weeklong architecture and design festival, which actually lasts 11 days,  and USModernist Radio was there interviewing keynote speakers plus special guests at the USModernist compound, aka poolside at the hip Hotel Skylark. Our 2023 coverage kicks off with architecture critic, the Pulitzer Prize-winning Blair Kamin. Now retired from the Tribune, his latest book project, Who Is the City For?, pairs a selection of his essays about the inequities in Chicago's built environment with photographs by past podcast guest Lee Bey.  Later on, from a Bill Krisel house in Palm Springs, musical guest Cheryl Bentyne of the Manhattan Transfer, famous for songs like Operator and Boy From New York City.  They've won 10 Grammys, and this year, they're on their 50th anniversary and final world tour.

Returning guest Frances Anderton has been telling stories and distilling ideas about design, architecture, and the cityscape of Los Angeles in print and broadcast media and at public events since 1991. Born and raised in Bath, England, Frances earned a degree in architecture at the University College of London. After serving as associate editor at Architecture Review, during which she was exposed to Los Angeles's modernist wonders, she moved to the States, where she became the host of the wildly popular public radio program DnA: Design and Architecture. Her latest project is the book Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles.  She's on the board of Modernism Week and is a frequent speaker on architecture around the country. 

In this our last show from Modernism Week 2022, we close out with fascinating poolside conversations with speakers from the week! Aaron Betsky is a household name, if your house is full of architects.  He's a critic, curator, educator, and lecturer who is Director of the Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design.  Betsky is joined today with returning podcast guest Andrew Pielage, an internationally published architecture and travel photographer who, like Star Trek, is on a multi-year mission to photograph every single Frank Lloyd Wright building. Aaron and Andrew brought us the new book 50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright. Returning guest, architect and author Alan Hess has been on this show more times than anyone.  If you're old enough to remember Johnny Carson, Alan is the Charles Nelson Reilly of USModernist Radio.  A longtime advocate for Modernist preservation, he is a prolific author with some 20 books. He's the top presenter every year at Modernism Week. Returning guest, fashion designer, and CEO Trina Turk has one of the most exciting brands of brightly colorful, wildly fun clothing for both men and women. Trina is also a devoted serial Modernist, having owned many houses, and an active philanthropist, contributing to preservation causes, including the USModernist Advisory Board and the fight to Move Marilyn in Palm Springs.  Last February, she spoke at Modernism Week to discuss the influence of another important lifestyle entrepreneur and tastemaker, Vera Neumann.

Colin Flavin, founder of Flavin Architects, has been building modern houses in New England for more than 30 years. An avid sketch artist and an MIT grad, Colin spoke at Modernism Week on East Coast modernist residential architecture and its impact on community design.  Author and artist Justin Beal went to Yale and USC and his art is included in the permanent collections of the Albright Knox Museum, the Hammer Museum, and the LA Museum of Contemporary Art. Now a professor at Hunter College, Justin's most recent project is Sandfuture, a look at life and work of Minoru Yamasaki, who came to fame through the Lambert-St. Louis airport and his most heralded creation, the original World  Trade Center twin towers in New York City.  Later on, we visit with pop and jazz superstar Toni Tennille, the next Dolly Levi, and then sadly, our last segment with TikTok design critic Louisa Whitmore, as she leaves the show to attend University and a bright promising future.  

Today we travel to three sunny destinations featured at this year's Modernism Week lectures: Florida, Cuba, and San Diego. The New York Times calls Charles Phoenix “the King of Retro” for his spirited and hilarious slide shows celebrating the midcentury American lifestyle. He started collecting vintage Kodachrome slides in the 1990s and has been giving talks and creating colorful coffee table books, a YouTube video series of classic car joyrides, and fun double decker bus tours during Modernism Week. 90 miles south of Florida, there's Cuba. The US can't quite decide whether we're still mad at Cuba, but the architecture lives on and architect Monty Freeman knows all about it. An award-winning New York architect who has repurposed timeless, modern spaces around the world, Monty is an expert on Cuban architecture and leads architectural tours when the US allows it. Keith York buys and sells architect-designed homes in San Diego. He created the Modern San Diego website to help the community understand the area's rich architectural heritage and recently curated the exhibit Frank Lloyd Wright's Legacy in San Diego. He is working on a book about architect Sim Bruce Richards.

Modernism Week in Palm Springs is a world-famous event but once you're there you can see how important it is to local people, economy, and preservation movement.  Modernism Week began in 2006 as an offshoot of the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, which continues, and the annual Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture & Design Council Symposium, which did not.  In February 2020, right before COVID, attendance was estimated at 162,000 across 375 events with people from all 50 and 25 countries, including our favorite guys and gals, Australian, who fly a long way to attend each year.  We'll talk with Modernism Week board members Gary Johns and Michelle Boudreau, Palm Springs historian Steven Keylon, and Urban Palm Springs CEO Deiter Crawford.

Every strong passion has … a gift shop ... with art capturing the enthusiast's lifestyle.  If you're into Star Wars or golf or architecture, the world's artists have plenty of wonderful paintings and prints to illuminate your walls.  Today we talk from Modernism Week 2022 with two artists, Josh Agle (aka Shag) and Carrie Graber, whose works hang in hundreds if not thousands of Modernist houses and many more non-Modernist houses of architecture fans.  Later on back in the studio, music with jazz singer Gina Eckstine, daughter of Billy Eckstine.

In our 5th show from Modernism Week 2022, George and Tom talk with owners of significant Modernist houses, plus one very lucky houseguest:  Ronnie Sassoon who's owned houses by Hal Levitt, Richard Neutra, and Breuer; Alfonso Cordon and Cord Struckmann of Beverly Thorne's Case Study House 26; and coming into town from LA just for this interview, the man, the myth, the legend, the Kato Kaelin of his generation, Josh Gorrell.  Later on, in the last of our series from his new novel, Death by Design at Alcatraz, a reading by architect and author Anthony Poon.

In our 3rd show from Modernism Week 2022, we chat with award-winning architects Angie Brooks and Larry Scarpa; learn from Bruce Becker about the newly renovated Hotel Marcel in New Haven CT, formerly the Pirelli building designed by Marcel Breuer, and formerly a billboard for IKEA!  Later on, reading from his latest novel, Death by Design at Alcatraz, Anthony Poon. 

In our 2nd show from Modernism Week 2022, we explore Modernism in Monterey CA with returning guest Pierluigi Serraino, Modernism in Bakersfield CA with Neutra owner David Coffey, and listen to a reading from his latest novel, Death by Design at Alcatraz, from Anthony Poon. 

Every year USModernist Radio goes to Palm Springs for Modernism Week, the Super Bowl of mid-century modernism.  This is no weekend tabletop show at the Elks lodge. It takes a huge village, a rather attractive Modernist village with perfect weather, to create an event that sells over 120,000 tickets across 11 days in February. Nowhere in the world celebrates Modernism better. This was the sixth year USModernist has been at Modernism Week, talking poolside at the USModernist Compound, aka the hip Hotel Skylark, with nearly all the keynote speakers, authors, and special guests. When modern-day Dorothy's kick their red ruby slippers together, they don't go to Kansas, they land next to in Frank Sinatra's pool in Palm Springs. Modernism Week is a dazzling spectacle of mid-century architecture, martinis, lectures, art galleries, shopping, nonprofit benefit events, architecture documentary premieres, amazing parties at incredible houses, brilliantly curated house tours, detailed art and architecture exhibits, and much more. in this our first show from Modernism Week 2022, we talk with Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, Atomic Ranch editor Jickie Torres, and special Palm Springs musical guest, the star of the Purple Room every Tuesday night, Rose Mallett.

We take a trip to Palm Springs for Modernism Week and discuss how comfort shaped mid-century furniture. Plus: modern architecture and comedy with Tim Ross.

Here's your morning news: CSU chancellor resigns amid sexual harassment allegations; Sheriff Alex Villanueva vehemently denies KPCC report on Twin Towers jail conditions; Former Angels communications director facing prison time after conviction for providing drugs that killed Tyler Skaggs; LAFD to discipline 29 firefighters who refuse to abide by vaccine mandate; State AG announces fraud charges against dozens of current and former East LA CHP officers; Missing Mt. Pinos hiker found; Home of pioneering Black architect Paul Revere Williams designated as a historical monument; For fans of mid-century design, Modernism Week is underway in Palm Springs. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Many Modernist buildings are located in New York City, but not all of them are open to the public except for one special weekend in the fall. Joining the show on this Valentine's day are Pamela Puchalski and Dee Dunn of Open House New York, the organization that gets hundreds of buildings in the Big Apple to open up.  In just a few days, Tom heads out to Palm Springs for Modernism Week 2022.  George is already out there interviewing special guests we'll have for you over the spring, summer, and fall. There are still tickets available for events at modernismweek.com but if you can't go this year, hang out with us in 2023.

Lisa Vossler-Smith talks about Modernism Week, an annual celebration of midcentury architecture and design in the Palm Springs area. Susanna Wolk shares the story and music of the Broadway musical Waitress, coming to Riverside in January.

Atomic Ranch is one of our mid-century modern community's most important publications, and our guest Jickie Torres has been hard at work bringing it to life with her team for years. She wears many hats directing the content of your favorite Modernist escape; and has been busy writing a new Atomic Ranch book, representing AR at the Fall Modernism Week & building a project house for the magazine! We chat about her early MCM love, perspectives on renovation, and made some predictions about the next mid century! Come learn, grow, and commit to preserving our common design interest with the top mid-century maven, Jickie Torres!

In this episode, Compass realtor Lynda Kahn shares her expertise and special considerations in finding and restoring Mid Century architecture real estate.  To further educate us, she gives us a sneak peek of her selects for Modernism Week 2022 held in Palm Springs.   Learn more about Lynda Kahn here: https://www.compass.com/agents/lynda-kahn/ You can visit Rachel at https://psychitecture.com/.  

Our first entrepreneur! Not too many can say they've survived the Shark Tank, and came out with a deal - but Matt Bliss and his grandfather's mid-century modern tree design captured the heart (and business mind) of Barbara Corcoran, and we hope this conversation captures yours as well! He recounted the stories of his grandfather, early stages of his business, & the iconic MCM homes he has visited to photograph his trees. We discussed design copies within our industry, and shared a nod to other makers in our community. This episode about Modern Christmas Trees is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

Jennie Walker, Owner of JennieGirl's Closet, a styling and resale business and Walker/Viden Luxury Consignment in Pasadena, CA interviews Mitchell Karp, owner of Mitchell's in Palm Springs, CA about The Curated Vintage Event taking place during Modernism Week in Palm Springs, CA on October 16, 2021 from 9-4 p.m.

Jennie Walker, Owner of JennieGirl's Closet, a styling and resale business and Walker/Viden Luxury Consignment in Pasadena, CA interviews Mitchel Karp, owner of Mitchell's in Palm Springs, CA about The Curated Vintage Event taking place during Modernism Week in Palm Springs, CA on October 16, 2021 from 9-4 p.m.

Interview With The Great Kat Westerman. Kat Westerman is A Fine Art | Commercial Photographer, as well as works on branding, social media, publishing, and e-commerce. Recent Work Includes:  Photographing former US Presidents and Prime Ministers Photographing Michael Connelly for the Australian.au Ongoing work for the LA Mayors Office documenting parts of Los Angeles Photowalks for Canon USA Workshop with Tiny Atlas Quarterly Client List Includes : Four Seasons Maui, Nomad Hotel Los Angeles, Canon USA, Alaska Airlines, Modernism Week, Modern Luxury, Stanford Shopping Center, Crocs, Absorb Island Clothing, LACDC, Discover LA, Gelsons, Lemonade LA, Acme House, Buick USA, Under Armour, Saguaro Hotels, JDV Hotels, Lappel Eyewear, Sunglass Hut , VOZ, Emily Joubert, Bulleit Whiskey, Belvedere Vodka, British Columbia Tourism, Member of LA Mayors Photo Corps, HTC , Discover LA, Toms, Mashable, Royal Caribbean, Sweet Green & Monster.   Accomplishments include: Exhibits in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles Being recognized as one of Los Angeles top 13 photographers on Instagram, Winner of spring exhibit at Academy of Art University while getting my masters in Photography You can find her on Instagram here @katwesterman, or on her website listed directly below. https://www.katwesterman.com/

Ever wonder about Modernism Week? The stories behind the homes and the people who built and designed those homes? This week on the Chronicles, Lisa Vossler Smith talks to Randy about many topics including her current role as the Executive Director of Modernism Week. And as always, the Chronicles dives a little deeper to find out what turned Lisa into the valley influencer that she is. We also hear a little bit more about her special mentor; her mother, Judy Vossler and how she met her husband, world renowned artist Philip K Smith, III.

Part 2 of our Modernism Week podcast featuring the talented designers of the Christopher Kennedy Compound located in beautiful Palm Springs, California. This talented group of world class designers helped create a showcase house which has become the hottest ticket in town. In this episode we chat with Brian Paquette, Lisa McDennon, Gordon Kurtis, Michelle […]

Just a few short weeks ago we took the show on the road to sunny Palm Springs to experience the most anticipated week of design and architecture in Southern California – Modernism Week. We set up camp at the premiere showcase house, The Christopher Kennedy Compound, where we caught up with a few of the […]

Cocktail Nation 435- Modernism Week   This week talking about a very cool event in the heart of Palm Springs…we talk bow ties in our swank advice column….and Trader Vic's in Beverly Hills Closes After 62 Years plus some Charlie Chaplin news www.cocktailnation.net Tiki Delights-All The Stars Are In Your Eyes Heather Rigdon-I Like My Coffee Black Frank Sinatra-Fly Me To The Moon Lalo Schfrin-Rio After Dark Tiki Torches-Quiet Village Skip Heller- Alice Through A Twilight Zone Episode Cal Trader-A Night In Tunisia Laurie Allyn -So In Love Martini Kings-Las Nuedas Tiki tones-Lava Flow Diana Krall-Look Of Love Clouseaux -Miserlou Roy Budd -So Nice