Podcasts about Taliesin West

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy and Daniel return to Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter hideaway and experimental desert lab in the Arizona desert. They swap stories from their trip, including nighttime escapades under the stars, a gift shop that seriously impressed, and a rare peek inside the archives, where Asian art and architectural treasures are waiting to be discovered. They also dive into the quirky, communal lifestyle Wright fostered at Taliesin West and share how visitors today can still experience its one-of-a-kind charm. Later, Daniel and Stacy sit down with Fred Prozzillo, the Nord McClintock Family VP of preservation and collections. Fred has a special connection to Taliesin West as a former architecture fellow. Fred offers an insider's perspective on what it was really like to live and work on-site and discusses the complexities of preserving a place that may not have been built to last. Together, they explore why Frank Lloyd Wright's daring designs and unconventional ideas continue to captivate architects, historians, and old house enthusiasts worldwide. WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS If you love True Tales From Old Houses as much as we love making it, please consider supporting the small businesses that sponsor our show—they help keep these stories (and our old house shenanigans) alive! Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales. The Window Course from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog - Learn everything you need to know to restore your wood windows. For 10% off The Window Course, use the coupon code truetales. Repaint Studios The Repaint Tray from Repaint Studios is the first reusable silicone paint tray liner and lid. The Repaint Tray's air-tight lid keeps your paint fresh for weeks. Use the coupon code truetales10 to save 10% off your order. Old House Hub from My Old House Fix - An exclusive online community that connects passionate old house owners and enthusiasts with experts and service providers. Join for expert advice, valuable resources, and a supportive community. Use the coupon code truetales for a free one-year membership. Mentioned in this Episode Buy the book - The Case for Historic Windows: The Truth About Energy Efficiency and Old Windows by Stacy Grinsfelder and Scott Sidler Learn more about the Wood Window Workshop at Silver Lake (July 2025) Taliesin West Photo Scrapbook: Behind-the-scenes photos Ep 140: Behind the Scenes at Taliesin West (Pat Evans)  Book: The Fellowship: The Untold Story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship by Friedman and Zellman Book: Tales of Taliesin by Cornelia Brierly Fred Prozzillo  Unesco World Heritage Sites

Ever wondered what it's like to spend the night at Frank Lloyd Wright's desert hideaway? This week, Stacy and Daniel are on location at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona.  They share stories from their stay in the historic apprentice apartments and offer a behind-the-scenes tour of Wright's iconic desert retreat. From the rugged charm of desert masonry to the surprising quirks and organic flow of the campus, Stacy and Daniel reflect on what life might have been like when Wright and his third wife, Olgivanna, called Taliesin West home. Be sure to check out the companion blog post for photos from this memorable field trip. Today's episode is part one of a two-part series recorded on location. Don't miss out—subscribe to True Tales From Old Houses and catch part two next week! WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS If you love True Tales From Old Houses, please consider supporting the small businesses that sponsor this show—they help keep these stories (and our old house shenanigans) alive! Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales. Noonan Heritage Craftworks - Learn how Noonan Heritage Craftworks can help you with your exterior project using traditional materials. Schedule a phone call, video conference, or email consultation with Joseph Parente today. Mentioned in this Episode Taliesin West - Scottsdale, Arizona Cornelia Brierly - The first female fellow of Frank Lloyd Wright in Taliesin West John Rattenbury - Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Arizona Biltmore   

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter celebrate a long-awaited victory as Stacy finally crosses the finish line on the never-ending staircase project. After six years of stops and starts, she reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of seeing the project through to completion. Then, they discuss boiler technology and the tough decisions that come with home restoration. It's a candid and relatable conversation about the highs and lows of loving old houses.  WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS If you love True Tales From Old Houses, please consider supporting the small businesses that sponsor this show—they help keep these stories (and our old house shenanigans) alive! Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales. Noonan Heritage Craftworks - Learn how Noonan Heritage Craftworks can help you with your exterior project using traditional materials. Schedule a phone call, video conference, or email consultation with Joseph Parente today. Mentioned in this Episode Join us at Taliesin West for Sunset and Sips - Buy Tickets Bahco Scrapers (affiliate link) Episode #107: Hardwood Floor Talk with Brendan Brody of Queen City Restoration

In this episode of True Tales From Old Houses, Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter are back with fresh updates, big plans, and a tangent or two. First, Daniel gives an update on his ongoing duplex renovation, including the latest challenges and progress in the basement and foundation work—because structural integrity is kind of a big deal. Meanwhile, Stacy updates everyone on her staircase restoration—and while she insists she's not a perfectionist, well… let's just say the results suggest otherwise. But it's not all sanding and structural repairs! Stacy and Daniel are gearing up for an architectural pilgrimage to Scottsdale, Arizona, where they'll visit Taliesin West, soak up some Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration, and record new podcast episodes on location. You're invited! (more details soon) Finally, because every True Tales From Old Houses episode comes with an unexpected side quest, the conversation somehow veers into skiing—because the only thing more terrifying than structural issues is flying downhill at 40 mph on purpose. WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS If you love True Tales From Old Houses as much as we love making it, please consider supporting the small businesses that sponsor our show—they help keep these stories (and our old house shenanigans) alive! Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales. Noonan Heritage Craftworks - Learn how Noonan Heritage Craftworks can help you with your exterior project using traditional materials. Schedule a phone call, video conference, or email consultation with Joseph Parente today.

S12:E3 – This episode of Travel FOMO focuses on Jamin and Hilarie's Phoenix finds – including some opportunities for some excellent views – from hiking to touring homes. Their dog-friendly hike along the Pima Wash Trail gave them a glimpse of the classic Saguaro cacti. Photo opp! They topped it off with a tour of Taliesin West, the unique winter home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. For more context, check out the video that accompanies this podcast (S12:E3 Hiking in Phoenix (+ a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's home) on YouTube (https://youtu.be/9I0U5Jbux3Q) as part of our “Middle of Nowhere” season. Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future episode of the podcast. ____ Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) Watch their adventures on YouTube and (2) Follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Travel FOMO on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/@travelfomopodcast

Four years ago, deep in the pandemic, we travelled to Frank Lloyd Wright's Arizona compound, Taliesin West, to see how they were weathering the unprecedented challenges. We just went back to see what was learned and what remains with Niki Stewart, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.

This week's episode begins with a book giveaway reminder and quick project updates from Stacy and Daniel. Then, during Listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel address the impact of ivy on old houses. They discuss the different types of ivy and their potential impact on the house, including trapping moisture, damaging mortar, and providing a pathway for pests. Later, they chat with Pat Evans, the registrar for the art collection at the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Pat discusses the process of deep cleaning and caring for historic homes like Taliesin West. The site, built by Frank Lloyd Wright in the late 1930s, is an active community with multiple buildings and cottages. Pat provides practical tips for caring for artwork and collections, such as storing them properly and protecting them from dust and light. She also shares her personal attachment to objects and the value of preserving them for future generations. The conversation touches on Frank Lloyd Wright's influence and his connection to Japanese architecture.  Finally, Pat highlights the ongoing work at Taliesin West and the organization's commitment to advancing how we build and live. Mentioned in this Episode: Enter to win a signed copy of Throwbacks Home Interiors until 7/19/24. Murray Bros. Nurseries, Inc - Orchard Park, NY Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Follow Taliesin and Taliesin West on Instagram Ten agents of deterioration  NPS Conserve O Gram Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Notes WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS The Window Course from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog - For 10% off The Window Course, use the coupon code truetales. Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales. Abatron - Manufacturer of WoodEpox and LiquidWood, perfect for wood rot repair. Use the coupon code true2024 to save 10% off your order from Abatron.com. Noonan Heritage Craftworks - Learn how Noonan Heritage Craftworks can help you with your exterior project using traditional materials. Schedule a phone call, video conference, or email consultation with Joseph Parente today. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Book Giveaway Reminder 06:41 Cottage Update and Maine Cabin Masters 11:07 Listener Q&A - The Impact of Ivy on Old Houses 22:11 Pat D. Evans - Registrar at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, AZ 28:20 The Deep Cleaning Process 41:51 Caring for Artwork and Artifacts 49:16 Frank Lloyd Wright and Japan 54:11 Getting Involved in Preservation

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1216, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Ends In Oo. With Oo in quotation marks 1: Members of this Algonquian-speaking tribe live in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Mexico, but not in Dogpatch. the Kickapoo. 2: Necromancy, Haitian-style. Voodoo. 3: It's sometimes a quadruped, but to move quickly it becomes a biped and leaps. a kangaroo. 4: Also. too. 5: Eskimo condo. an igloo. Round 2. Category: I Know Ur 1: Ur is dominated by one of these stepped, pyramidal temple towers dating from the 3rd millennium B.C.. a ziggurat. 2: The first major excavations of Ur were made after WWI by H.R. Hall of this London institution. the British Museum. 3: One of the last kings to build at Ur was this "great" Persian, also called Koresh. Cyrus. 4: Now called Tall al-Muqayyar, modern Ur is about 10 miles from Nasiriyah in this troubled Mideast country. Iraq. 5: Founded in the 4th millennium B.C., Ur was a capital city of this oldest Mesopotamian civilization. Sumeria. Round 3. Category: To And Fro. With To" And "Fro in quotation marks 1: This injury from low temperatures can lead to gangrene. frostbite. 2: You'll hear this when someone scores a hit in fencing. touché. 3: It's "An Irish Lullaby" me mother sang to me in Killarney. "Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral". 4: Colloquial 5-letter title for a first-year college student. frosh. 5: Mais oui, it's French for "cheese". fromage. Round 4. Category: Arts 1: The full title of this modernist Stravinsky ballet includes "Pictures from Pagan Russia in Two Parts". The Rite of Spring. 2: Drummer Art Blakey was a real heavy cat in this style of music that preceded "Messengers" in his band's name. jazz. 3: Arthur Burns battled inflation as the chairman of this economic body from 1970 to 1978. The Fed (the Federal Reserve). 4: This architect fell in love with the Arizona desert and built Taliesin West, his winter home, in Scottsdale. Frank Lloyd Wright. 5: He attended UCLA on a tennis scholarship and in 1965 won the U.S. collegiate men's singles title. Arthur Ashe. Round 5. Category: The Songs Of Max Martin 1: "and Juliet" imagines the Shakespeare story had the heroine lived and here she is performing this song, Britney Spears' first hit"I must confess, that my loneliness is killing me now...". "...Baby One More Time". 2: Juliet stops the show with "Roar", a 2013 hit from this artist"I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter / Dancing through the fire / 'Cause I am a...". Katy Perry. 3: Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway performs "That's The Way It Is", a Top 10 hit for this chanteuse in 2000"Don't give up on your faith / Love comes to those who believe it". Celine Dion. 4: The first musical number in "and Juliet" has William Shakespeare performing this Backstreet Boys song"All you people can't you see, can't you see / How your love's affecting our reality". "Larger Than Life". 5: The finale of "and Juliet" features the cast performing this Justin Timberlake hit"Come on / All those things I shouldn't do / But you dance, dance, dance /And ain't nobody leavin' soon, so keep dancin'". "Can't Stop The Feeling!". Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Do museum stores actually make any money? What are they really for? Can a store act like an exhibition? What does “cap rate” mean? How big should a museum store be? What percentage of visitors go into one, and how many of them buy something? Why should you get an expert to design your store, and what happens when you don't?David Franke (museum store architect) joins host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners) to discover what's “Beyond ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop'”.Along the way: rubber snakes, oysters, onions, and Mona Lisa ashtrays.Talking Points:1.  An oyster living in a birds nest.2.  New store in a new museum or a renovation to an existing one. Where, oh where to begin?3.  The peeling of the onion.4.  Getting the balance just right.5.  Don't forget that long range strategy to ensure you don't fall victim to your own success.How to Listen:Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Everywherehttps://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bio:With over four decades of experience as an architect, David Franke's focus is now exclusively on store design and planning for museum and cultural institutions around the world. Museum stores include two at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Museum of the American Cowgirl, the US Botanic Garden in DC, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West in Arizona; the Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey, three retail projects for the State Preservation Board in Austin, and the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park Illinois. David has also served on councils and boards for the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, Historical Society of Pennsylvania's Building and Facilities Committee and the Pennsylvania Ballet. He is a participant in the International Museum Construction Congress, the California Association of Museums, Texas Association of Museums, American Association of Museums and Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums, where has co-presented sessions on the design of museum retail.About MtM: Making the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. This podcast is a project of C&G Partners | Design for Culture. Learn about the firm's creative work at: https://www.cgpartnersllc.com Show Links:David's website: https://www.davidfrankeconsulting.comDavid by Email: DavidFrankeRA@Gmail.com David by Phone: +1 (215) 498-4384David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-franke-ra-21a4539/ MtM Show Contact:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  alger@cgpartnersllc.com  https://www.cgpartnersllc.com  Newsletter:Liked the show? Try the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a one-minute email on exhibition planning and design for museum leaders, exhibition teams and visitor experience professionals. Subscribe here: https://www.makingthemuseum.com 

Catching Up and Sketching the Year of the DragonIn this episode, the hosts engage in a casual chat covering various topics including sports team tactics, coaching changes, and the impact of such changes on fans and teams. They briefly discuss their current coffee choices, highlighting a preference for specialty brands and the simple joy of gas station coffee. The conversation then shifts to a more serious discussion on the academic world, specifically addressing changes in the accrediting board for architecture schools and efforts to make architectural education more accessible. They explore the implications of reducing barriers to entry into the architecture profession, fostering diversity, and the potential for broadening the practice of architecture. The hosts also delve into a creative sketching segment inspired by the Year of the Dragon, discussing their process, architectural inspiration from Taliesin West and Frank Lloyd Wright, and the importance of sketching as a tool for creative expression and problem-solving in the classroom.00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter02:03 Coffee Talk: Sharing Personal Stories02:49 Super Bowl Commercials and Marketing Strategies05:39 Academic World: Architecture Schools and Licensing10:39 Sketching Session: Year of the Dragon18:33 Reflections on Sketching and Teaching20:56 Conclusion and Farewell Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shop Our Links Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about their roadtrip through the southwest of the United States. Yes, we already did a recording about the architecture. This is one is the b-side. We cover the other things that happened. The trip lasted two weeks with each night spent in a different hotel. Destinations included New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, and Joshua Tree and Palm Springs in California. Photos here: www.famearchitects.com/blog This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design talk about their recent road trip through the southwest region of the United States. The two cover the value of local architecture, adobe buildings, the role nature has in cities, designing experiences, how architecture can co-exist with the natural landscape, craftsmanship, and more. The trip lasted two weeks with each night spent in a different hotel. Destinations included New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, and Joshua Tree and Palm Springs in California. Photos here: www.famearchitects.com/blog This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

With winter approaching, now is a great time to visit Scottsdale, an Arizona desert city known for sprawling spa resorts, lavish golf courses, gorgeous mountain scenery, and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, a desertscape of hills, rock formations, and cacti. Out-of-towners should enjoy Taliesin West, former home and studio of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and Old Town Scottsdale, with a plethora of palm trees, olive groves, and buildings that date from the 1920s. Scottsdale also hosts baseball spring training for six weeks starting in February. Hear more about this Arizona oasis from Laura McMurchie when she visits TRAVEL ITCH RADIO on Thursday, September 21. Listen live at 8p EDT on iTunes or BlogTalkRadio.com or check out the archived show on Facebook after airing.

In Episode 53 of "I've never met a woman architect before..." podcast listen to John E. Sather of SWABACK Architects + Planners as he answers the four questions and talks about his experience at Taliesin and starting a practice with fellow associate Vern Swaback, FAIA (one can listen to my podcast with Vern here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1918516/9932946 )Link to "I've never met a woman architect before..." Blog:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2023/08/interview-podcast-w-john-e-sather-of.htmlJohn E Sather AIA, AICPManaging PartnerJohn Sather is an Architect and Land Planner based in Scottdale, Arizona, and is the Managing Partner of Swaback Architects + Planners. He and his business partner, Vern Swaback, started the firm almost 45 years ago, after both left the Frank Lloyd Wright (FLLW) Foundation based at Taliesin and Taliesin West. Vern Swaback was a direct apprentice to FLLW and John was a student at the School of Architecture that continued on after Wright's death. He currently serves as a Board of Trustee member of the School of Architecture founded by FLLW. John's work spans the US, Mexico, and Hawaii. His architectural involvements are centered on special case assignments where the project goal is to create precedent-setting design, such as Univision Television Headquarters, one of the largest rammed earth structures built in modern time. Additionally, he has designed numerous resorts and residences, and recently perhaps the most important environmental education and research center focused on desert and arid lands, which will be located in the Sonoran Desert. His land planning/community design work in Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, and Sedona includes some of the most environmentally sensitive communities in the US. He has received awards for virtually all of his work, and has had numerous articles published about both his planning and architectural work. He has traveled to virtually all parts of the world in his ongoing study of architecture and community design.

It's been only three weeks since Svetlana first set foot at Taliesin West, and she's about to marry Frank Lloyd Wright's protégé: William Wesley Peters. Could this be happily ever after?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodrigo Guendelman conversón con Jaime Inostroza Campos, profesional chileno que estudió su Magister en Taliesin West, la Escuela de Arquitectura fundada por el mítico Frank Lloyd Wright hace 90 años, se refirió a su paso por esta organización. Además, estuvo con Alberto Larraín, director ejecutivo de Pro Cultura, comentando los trabajos en Lota y San Rosendo.

Today we're talking about Phoenix, Arizona, home of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Paolo Soleri's Arcosanti, Modernist architect Al Beadle, and the world's worst-named golf tournament, the Waste Management Open. Joining us is Phoenix architect John Anderson of 180 Degrees and legendary founder of Modern Phoenix.net, historian and preservationst Alison King.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona including Taliesin West, Musical Instrument Museum, and Wrigley Mansion & Geordie's. Read her stories on these Arizona Attractions: * TALIESIN WEST: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-a-visual-conversation-between-wright-and-chihuly-at-taliesin-west/ * MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/explore-the-world-of-music-at-mim/ * WRIGLEY MANSION: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tour-historic-wrigley-mansion-then-dine-in-style/ Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. 

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona including Taliesin West, Musical Instrument Museum, and Wrigley Mansion & Geordie's.Read her stories on these Arizona Attractions:* TALIESIN WEST: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-a-visual-conversation-between-wright-and-chihuly-at-taliesin-west/* MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/explore-the-world-of-music-at-mim/* WRIGLEY MANSION: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tour-historic-wrigley-mansion-then-dine-in-style/Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, travel writer Debbie Stone talks about her adventures in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona including Taliesin West, Musical Instrument Museum, and Wrigley Mansion & Geordie's. Read her stories on these Arizona Attractions: * TALIESIN WEST: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-a-visual-conversation-between-wright-and-chihuly-at-taliesin-west/ * MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/explore-the-world-of-music-at-mim/ * WRIGLEY MANSION: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/tour-historic-wrigley-mansion-then-dine-in-style/ Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. 

No one knows the lasting impact that Frank Lloyd Wright has had on American culture and life more than Stuart Graf. Stuart is president/CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which is committed to preserving and promoting Wright's legacy. Tune in to discover new facts about Wright and catch up with what's new at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, where Wright's work comes to life.

WM Open is over but the remaing proceeds can last a lifestime. Big Chief of the Thunderbirds, Scott Jenkins joins Alicia at the table. We talk about this year's open, where the proceeds from WM Open go and the history of this local organization.  We also catch up with Dr. Rob DiVito, of AZ Center for Laser Dentistry & Jeremy Mueller with State Farm. They tell us some of their favorite memories from the Open & looking forward to 2023. Bigger & Better! Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Bring out the Saint in you by visiting ndpsaints.org Celebration of Fine ArtsOpen Daily 10am–6pm. TIckets are only $10. Artist from all over the world gather here. Many of them you can watch work.  Scottsdale Persian New Year FestivalSat March 5 from 11am-7pm. FREE event on the Scottsdale Waterfront. Chihuly in the Desert Happening at Desert Botanical Garden's & Taliesin West. Definitely worth a visit.

WM Open is over but the remaing proceeds can last a lifestime. Big Chief of the Thunderbirds, Scott Jenkins joins Alicia at the table. We talk about this year's open, where the proceeds from WM Open go and the history of this local organization.  We also catch up with Dr. Rob DiVito, of AZ Center for Laser Dentistry & Jeremy Mueller with State Farm. They tell us some of their favorite memories from the Open & looking forward to 2023. Bigger & Better! Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Bring out the Saint in you by visiting ndpsaints.org Celebration of Fine ArtsOpen Daily 10am–6pm. TIckets are only $10. Artist from all over the world gather here. Many of them you can watch work.  Scottsdale Persian New Year FestivalSat March 5 from 11am-7pm. FREE event on the Scottsdale Waterfront. Chihuly in the Desert Happening at Desert Botanical Garden's & Taliesin West. Definitely worth a visit.

This interview series took place for the AIA Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) Symposium in Scottsdale, AZSo, I knew that I was going to be in Scottsdale, AZ so I called the office of an architect who I met a few years ago when I was here with a friend who was visiting their office for a project and I got to tag along for a few hours with Vern Swaback of Swaback Partners.  Now for those who don't know who Vern is, let me tell you of an architect who you might know, and that would be Frank Lloyd Wright.  Vern Swaback was the youngest intern at Taliesin and Taliesin West, as he is one of the people who can still tell the stories of being an apprentice at the studio.  I just love to listen to the stories that he tells of Wright but also he speaks of Buckminster Fuller and just of his life and his philosophy which is just appreciation of creativity and life and it is just the most positive experience being there in his studio and being among his work and books and out in the courtyard that he shares with his daughter's adjacent interiors studio.Link to blog post:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2019/10/cran-symposium-2019-interview-with-vern.html

What was the best art museum you've ever been to? Have you been to one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces in the west? Inn today's episode we take a Ferris bueller tour into a Chicago art museum and we visit another iconic baseball park or two. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TravelingTwogether/support

We have so many beautiful hikes in our backyard. But nothing compares to the mystical Grand Canyon. Neighbor Matt MacLeod decided it was time for the Rim to Rim to Rim challenge of the Grand Canyon. And when fellow neighbors Bobby Vodika & Corey Haygood heard about Matt's adventure, they quickly jumped on board. All 3 men join Alicia in the studio to talk about their 47 miles journey in less than 19 hours.    Calendar of Events Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9Doesn’t matter how you spoil your mother as long as you do. Whether that’s a delicious brunch at one of the many delicious restaurants in the city. Making her brunch in her bed. Or just giving her a beautiful card and the day off from being a mom, there are PLENTY of ways to show her how much you love her. Wine and Wright TourFrank Lloyd Wright FoundationNeed a good Friday night date night experience? Check out Taliesin West where for $50 you can show up an hour early for wine and get a tour of the beautiful Taliesin West properties.   Arizona Black Rodeo https://azblackrodeo.wixsite.com/azbr Next weekend, May 14/15 is the 20th anniversary of Arizona Black Rodeo at WestWorld. Friday is a day for kids starting at 1030am. Don’t forget to buy your tickets online   Grand Canyon NPhttps://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Stardust Building Supplyhttps://stardustbuilding.org/ Envision Paintinghttps://www.phoenix-painting.com/ Shawn Shackelton (480) 734-7277https://www.theshackeltongroup.com/   Notre Dame Preparatory https://www.ndpsaints.org/

Let's go back to Arizona. In part 2 of our look at the impact of the COVID-19 era on the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, we go a bit deeper and chat with the department heads who keep the wheels turning. Recorded live on-site at Taliesin West. 

Our intrepid host reports from an unforgettable desert journey to Taliesin West in Arizona, home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. In late 2019 we were invited by the Foundation to do a live show for a real, human audience (remember those?). But then the world changed. We kept our promise, took the trip, and left with a deep-dive exploration of how cultural sites are surviving the COVID-19 era. On this episode we speak with Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation President and CEO Stuart Graff. 

We had the honor to interview Kevin Barden, practicing Architect and Professor at the University of Houston. He spills the secret to Architecture and his dream project. Learn about his experiences working with Peter Zumthor in Switzerland, and his apprenticeship at Taliesin West where he met his now business partner Joe Rivers. Together they created the firm Rivers Barden Architects (http://riversbarden.com/work/) and the podcast Spork in the Road (http://sporkintheroad.net/ ). This episode is hosted by, Imran Ahmed, Sarah Rupani, and Amber Quinn.

L'autentica architettura, insegna Wright, quella del futuro, ma anche del presente e del passato, concerne, plasma, inventa lo spazio vivibile, umano, lo 'spazio in sé' a servizio dell'individuo e della comunità... Tuttavia, se l'architettura contemporanea aspira davvero a una reintegrazione, a un nuovo umanesimo, può trovare eccezionali stimoli nelle infinite fonti wrightiane. Bruno Zevi

This week, Catherine Raynes reviews two new exciting books for you to read. One Good Deed - David BaldacciIt's 1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole with a short list of do's and a much longer list of don'ts: do report regularly to his parole officer, don't go to bars, certainly don't drink alcohol, do get a job--and don't ever associate with loose women.The small town quickly proves more complicated and dangerous than Archer's years serving in the war or his time in jail. Within a single night, his search for gainful employment--and a stiff drink--leads him to a local bar, where he is hired for what seems like a simple job: to collect a debt owed to a powerful local businessman, Hank Pittleman.Soon Archer discovers that recovering the debt won't be so easy. The indebted man has a furious grudge against Hank and refuses to pay; Hank's clever mistress has her own designs on Archer; and both Hank and Archer's stern parole officer, Miss Crabtree, are keeping a sharp eye on him.When a murder takes place right under Archer's nose, police suspicions rise against the ex-convict, and Archer realizes that the crime could send him right back to prison . . . if he doesn't use every skill in his arsenal to track down the real killer.The Red Daughter - John Burnham SchwartzRunning from her father’s brutal legacy, Joseph Stalin’s daughter defects to the United States during the turbulence of the 1960s. For fans of We Were the Lucky Ones and A Gentleman in Moscow, this sweeping historical novel and unexpected love story is inspired by the remarkable life of Svetlana Alliluyeva.In one of the most momentous events of the Cold War, Svetlana Alliluyeva, the only daughter of the Soviet despot Joseph Stalin, abruptly abandoned her life in Moscow in 1967, arriving in New York to throngs of reporters and a nation hungry to hear her story. By her side is Peter Horvath, a young lawyer sent by the CIA to smuggle Svetlana into America.She is a contradictory celebrity: charismatic and headstrong, lonely and haunted, excited and alienated by her adopted country’s radically different society. Persuading herself that all she yearns for is a simple American life, she attempts to settle into a suburban existence in Princeton, New Jersey. But one day an invitation from the widow of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright arrives, and Svetlana impulsively joins her cultlike community at Taliesin West. When this dream ends in disillusionment, Svetlana reaches out to Peter, the one person who understands how the chains of her past still hold her prisoner. Their relationship changes and deepens, moving from America to England to the Soviet Union and back again, unfolding under the eyes of her CIA minders, and Svetlana’s and Peter’s private lives are no longer their own.Novelist John Burnham Schwartz’s father was in fact the young lawyer who escorted Svetlana Alliluyeva to the United States. Drawing upon private papers and years of extensive research, Schwartz imaginatively re-creates the story of an extraordinary, troubled woman’s search for a new life and a place to belong, in the powerful, evocative prose that has made him an acclaimed author of literary and historical fiction. 

Randall Comfort discusses how the spaces we live in make a person feel, impacts how they interact with others and can make you think differently. Randall has an extraordinary mind and is intensely curious about how others want to use space.  During this discussion, Randall highlights how people have made their homes, parking garages, even garbage disposal centers into places that have deep meaning both for the builder and those that just come for a visit.Buildings discussed include: Frank lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, The Pulitzer Building, Thorncrown Chapel, Bjarke Ingels Copenhill, Amager Bakke Randall illuminates a hidden aspect in the Game of Thrones.  Randall is on Twitter @ARComfort

Jon is back from Arizona and Eric's playing seamster. Another cryptocurrency heist, another Ring vulnerability, how to abuse (web) Service Workers, and a hardware attack at bare metal clouds. For fun, both the NSA and Eric are on GitHub, and Jon had a good time at Biosphere2 and Taliesin West. 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Suspicious White Powder 4:38 - More Cryptocurrency Fun 9:22 - Ring Doorbell Interception 19:17 - Abusing Service Workers 25:51 - Baremetal Cloud Firmware Attack 33:41 - NSA on GitHub 35:03 - MacWiFiChecker 37:13 - Biosphere #2 43:22 - Taliesin West  

Content note: discussion murder throughout, mentions of racism Featured photo: An early photograph of Taliesin, taken during its first winter, 1911–12 by Henry Fuermann and Sons | Wisconsin Historical Society http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/whi/fullimage.asp?id=83133| Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28958581It's time to talk about one of the most outrageous figures in Wisconsin history and the murder spree at his Spring Green home that changed his life. That's right - it's Taliesin murder time, baby! Further Reading The History Channel's Version (sadly, without aliens) Taliesin Preservation Society Frank's wiki and Tan-y-Deri's wiki Books from our Amazon book list Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders by William R. R. Drennan  Building Taliesin: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home of Love and Loss by Ron McCrea Transcript Welcome to a new episode of the Spooky Sconnie podcast, the podcast that talks about the paranormal, the criminal, and the just plain weird about the state of Wisconsin. Um, if you are already following the podcast, you may have noticed that I skipped our last episode, which means it's been about a month since I put out an episode. The week I was going to record this episode was just really, really hectic and lots of stuff happened. And then I got laryngitis and literally like sounded like a kid going through puberty and really just couldn't, um, couldn't record. I didn't want to put anyone through that. So now my voice's 90% better and uh, it's time for a new episode. ----more---- Before I get into today's topic, um, I just did want to mention that I do have an event coming up in July. It's, - look, it's really cold and very snowy here, so I'm just thinking happy thoughts. July in Chicago is the happy thought for me right now. Um, there is a podcast festival, the true crime podcast festival, happening on July 13th. And, um, you can learn more about it if you go to their site, which is t c p f like true crime podcast festival tcpf2019.com. I am officially a registered podcast for that festival. I'm very excited to be going there. I have not quite entirely sure what that all entails. All I know is that I get to be recognized at the festival with 'designated podcaster gear.' So I dunno if that means like a table or booth or something. I Dunno. Um, I will let you know if slash when I find out, but that will again be happening in Chicago on July 13th. It's just a one day thing. Um, and you know, if you're going, let me know. Let's hang out. Uh, I may be getting some gear, like some cool, uh, bottle openers and magnets and buttons and Shit and give that away while I'm there. If you find me, we'll have to work something fun out. Um, and I'm really excited about that. I'm really excited about that. I love Chicago. It's one of my favorite places. And honestly, if I had the money, I would just move to there. I want to move to there. Um, I'll be honest, like a large part of why wouldn't mind living there is I love the subway. I, I don't know. I don't know what's wrong with me. Um, I love like a lot of local businesses to Chicago. Like Do Rite Donuts. They make bomb gluten free donuts and like, it's like heaven. It's like heaven. I actually really even like driving in downtown Chicago. There are things wrong with me that I cannot explain, but that's not why you're here. You're here to talk about the Taliesin murders. Oh yeah. Frank Lloyd Wright had some shit go on in his life. Let me tell you. So Frank Lloyd Wright was born Frank Lincoln Wright in 1867 in a town called Richland Center. And that's about 90 minutes west and very slightly north of Madison. His family was a family of Welsh descent, so a lot of things that he did, he would put in nods to, um, his heritage and his family's background because he felt that it was very important. After spending a few childhood years in Massachusetts, Wright's family moved back to Madison where he grew up. Um, he changed his middle name to Lloyd after his parents split in 1885 and it was a nod to his mother's family, the Lloyd-Joneses. I think he was really upset with his father after that split. He actually never saw his father again and it was just a really nice nod I think to the supportive nature of his mother's family and, and honoring her, too, in carrying that name with him. In 1886, he attended the University of Wisconsin here in Madison and he took some classes part time for a couple of semesters, but then left without getting a degree. He was later granted an honorary one from the university in 1955. In 1887, he moved to Chicago and started to work as an architect. The architecture movement in Chicago was really big at the time, especially because, you know, even over a decade later there, they're really still working on rebuilding from the fire in 1871. So there was a lot of space for growth. There was a lot of need for housing and for really cool buildings, which, oh God, Chicago, I love you, Chicago. Why do I love you so much? I don't know. But, so he, he really thrived in Chicago, learned from a lot of other great architects and really built his life there. Um, of course he built houses and buildings all around the world, but that was really, you know, his base of operations for a really long time. Now there's a lot that we could say again about his work in Chicago, about his work around the world, about his influence on, you know, modern architecture movements. Like, this is not that kind of a podcast. And as fancy as that stuff is, um, it's just, it's a lot to go through. Um, like researching this episode, I feel like the A&E show Biography would have to do a couple of hours to really even talk about all of Frank Lloyd Wright's life and do it justice. So, uh, you know, in the interest of time and not wanting to drone on and on, we're not going there. But we are talking about Taliesin. He built Taliesin near his childhood home in 1911 and he named it after, um, this character in Welsh mythology who was a poet, magician and priest. And there's, um, a family motto that was taken from another Welsh poet who had a son named Taliesin. The motto, which I'm going to butcher cause I don't know any Welsh um, maybe I won't even try. It translates to 'the truth against the world' and it's really still used a lot today in Wales, um, in, in like Druidism and I think it's just a beautiful saying cause I'm a nerd. Taliesin is set on 800 acres and the estate itself comprises a number of structures. So from now on, when I talk about Taliesin I will be talking about the main house now. The main house is approximately 12,000 square feet. Holy Shit. And it's designed in Wright's prairie style. So the prairie style is basically a style of building that emulates the prairies. Um, it's kind of a low building. It's very boxy. There's a lot of horizontal planes. The roofs are flat, um, and it just feels like it might fit in really well in the prairies. It also included a separate studio for Frank to do his work that was right there. Uh, the estate also included the hillside home school which was run by his aunts, the Romeo and Juliet windmil, which he built in 1896, a farming facility named the Midway Barn, and then, um, a house that he built for his sister. He designed that in 1907, and it's named Tan-y-Deri. And that building we're actually going to talk about later too, but really the main, the main players architecturally are Taliesin - the main house - and Tan-y-Deri. So he built the home for himself, but also for the woman he had left his wife and six children with, uh, for Martha Borthwick whose nickname was Mommah. He meets her in Chicago. He had been commissioned by this businessman and a neighbor, Edwin Cheney, to design a house in 1903 and he meets Mrs. Cheney AKA Mommah. And she was a person that Frank could have very intellectual conversations with and she stayed with him. You know, they could have these grandiose conversations about architecture, about philosophy, and really jelled well together intellectually and finding someone who was his intellectual equals really attractive to him. The pair runs off to Europe together, uh, to Italy. And Edwin is like, 'you know, if this is what makes you happy, Mommah, I will grant you a divorce. That is okay.' Catherine, uh, Frank's wife, decides she's not going to do that. Frank had had a history of cheating on her and she was pretty sure that this was going to blow over, that this was just another in a long line of flings and you know, everything be damned if she's going to give up everything that she's seen Frank through and, and give up his support for, for just another Hoochie Mama. Oh my God. Mommah - Hoochie Mommah. Oh, I didn't even mean that. Um, the pair comes back from Europe then and Wright uses his mother's name. You know, he says, 'I want to build my mom a house' to buy the land that Taliesin is built on. This helps avoid a lot of publicity in the early stages of building the house. To the outside world, he puts on a face like he is reconciling with Catherine even though the truth is, is much different than that. Press later would dub Taliesin 'the love cottage.' Locals did not want them in the neighborhood. They were very upset. The couple was criticized by church ministers and even the superintendent of the community schools. Um, all of these things really have no effect on Frank. He's, he doesn't give a shit. Honestly. He's like, 'you know, y'all can do your thing. It's fine, but I'm going to do my thing.' The townspeople in Spring Green, which is where Taliesin is really located, um, you know, they call the sheriff, they're like, 'Hey, he's living in sin.' He's a horrible example to the community and they want him to arrest Frank. But that isn't something he could do. That's not the function of the sheriff. Um, so really they, they started living their life very well. Um, Mommah's two kids from her marriage to Edwin would come visit and um, so would Frank's six kids. The kids weren't there all the time, but it was something that, that it had enough space there that they could convince it and their lives were, were really nice for, for a while there... Until August 15th of 1914 when shit hit the fan. So, Frank is in Chicago - he's working on building Midway Gardens. Um, some articles talk about that his son John was with him. Others don't mention the son at all. Um, so who knows? But uh, you know, regardless, Frank is in Chicago working on the Gardens and essentially all hell breaks loose. One of the servants unleashes an attack the winds up claiming several lives leaving Taliesin the main house in rubble and completely devastating Frank. The, the attacker is 30 year old Julian Carlton and he works on the estate. He's originally from Barbados and at lunchtime, Martha and two of her children from, from the Cheney marriage. 8 year old Martha and 12 year old John are visiting and they're, they're sitting down to eat on the porch. In the main dining room about 30, 25, 30 feet away the laborers and draftsmen are around a table and they're about to be served lunch by Julian. Now, a little bit more about Julian. He's both a handyman and a servant. He spent the summer waiting tables and performing housework at Taliesin, but his wife, Gertrude, did most of the cooking. After serving soup to Martha and the children, Martha and Martha and John, um, Carlton tells his wife to leave the house and he returns to the porch and he's got a hatchet. He attacks Martha and the children. Um, so they're eating and Julian sneaks up behind Mommah/Martha. Um, she's, she's at the table and he buries a hatchet in her skull. He then attacks the children and he quickly kills Mommah and then John... But Martha runs and he has to really catch up with her and then, you know, wacks her in the head four times very powerfully. The blows weren't fatal even though they were very powerful. They absolutely were incapacitating. She was unable to do anything and in the fire that's to come, she winds up being essentially burned alive. After attacking the three of them, Carlton goes to serve lunch to the men in the sitting room and they're eating, um, and talking and enjoying company. And the 19 year old draftsman, Herbert Fritz notices something unusual. Uh, he says, “We heard a swish as though water was thrown through the screen door. Then we saw some fluid coming under the door. It looked like dishwater. It spread out all over the floor.” By the time they realized it was gasoline, Carlton had already struck and dropped a match into the puddle and started the fire. He bolted the door from the outside, preventing them from escaping. As they are burning and on fire, the men try to jump out of the windows and Carlton is actually waiting there with his ax to attack the people coming out. So the, the other victims, um, were: Ernest Weston - 13 - the son of carpenter William Weston, Milwaukee draughtsman Emil Brodelle - 26, and Taliesin foreman Thomas Brunker - 68. David Lindblom, who is 38 who escapes but later dies from his burns.. So William Weston, the carpenter, and Herbert Fritz survive the attack and together walk half a mile to the nearest telephone to raise the alarm. With help on the way, Weston returns to Taliesin to try to put out the fire, but at that point there was really no way for him to do it on his own. By the time help arrives, the main house is destroyed. All of this work that they've all put in and this beautiful home is gone. Miraculously, Frank's studio is intact. They discover Carlton hiding in or around the furnace. He, um, realized that it was impossible for him to escape and tried to drink hydrochloric acid in a suicide attempt, but, um, it didn't work, which... As awful as all of the things that he just did were, hydrochloric acid like drinking that is a terrible way to go. Um, and it just makes me wonder if at that time he was feeling any remorse or guilt about what he did or if it was just, 'Oh, this is the closest thing to me.' Cause most people, I think when you are feeling guilty or remorseful or sad about something you've done, um, if you are going to plan a suicide or some other form of self harm, you really want it to hurt. You want to suffer a bit. Um, kind of, uh, in exchange for the harm that you've done. But, again, didn't work. The sheriff, um, and kind of a posse that he's thrown together arrive, get Carlton, and get him to the Dodgeville jail. And they are pursued by three car loads of men with guns, so this was not an easy thing. Um, people wanted to kill him right away, wanting to, to lynch him. And um, the sheriff is very lucky that he was able to get Carlton to the jail. Carlton actually dies from starvation within the next couple months - seven weeks - and all of that in spite medical attention. Um, they really wanted him to live, to be able to, you know, face justice and that didn't happen. He did make two court appearances and kind of the preliminary, you know, set up but never stood trial and really never explained his motive for the attack. There are a number of various theories. Um, his wife, Gertrude, said that he had become increasingly paranoid in the weeks prior to the attack and was even going so far as to keep the hatchet in a bag next to the bed. There were rumors that he was being harassed by some of the workers. Um, there had been an argument a few days before over like a saddle on a horse? I'm not sure what that entailed, but there are also rumors that the workers were incredibly racist towards him and xenaphobic. So that could have been an issue, too. He, according to one report, had a tendency to stay up at night and stare out the window holding a butcher's knife. I'll be honest, I think that one is myth. I don't feel like that is realistic, but it's a thing. One of those surviving workers told police that Mommah had told the Carltons they were going to be let go and the killer's wife did confirm they were supposed to take a train back to Chicago later that night. So, to me, that seems like the strongest theory. There is - this is ridiculous - there is a theory that Frank somehow hired, uh, Carlton to murder Mommah to rid himself of an unwanted lover. And others, you know, said, 'well, it's just, it's just God's way of handling it. Like, they shouldn't have been together anyway. They were living in sin. Now it's taken care of.' Which is just really ridiculous. Um, but like I said, I think the, the strongest theory is the one about them being let go. And if you don't have another job to go to, what are you supposed to do? And someone who might have already been on edge getting that news? I mean, people act drastically for far fewer reasons than that. Upon witnessing what her husband had done, Gertrude leaves, she flees and winds up being apprehended by police later. She's ultimately acquitted of being an accomplice and, um, disappears, which is honestly good for her. Frank comes home that night and he actually brings Edwin Cheney with him. Like I said earlier, they had been neighbors, they were friends and I think there really wasn't that much animosity between them. Everything that I've read seems to suggest that the two of them and Mommah all got along fine. And, and that, there wasn't any difficulty there - at least publicly, there wasn't any difficulty between the three of them. So it doesn't really surprise me that that Frank comes home from Chicago and brings Cheney with him. Frank describes the scene as a devastating scene of horror and said that he wanted to fill the grave himself when he saw Mommah in her grave. He buries her in the family chapel graveyard in Spring Green and shortly thereafter winds up publishing a letter in the local newspaper to thank the community for their support. Um, but he also takes the time to defend Mommah and to show that, that he's not going to be driven out. I think that he was concerned about some of those reactions to what had happened - the idea that living in sin brought this on, etc., and really wanted to push back against those. He promised to rebuild Taliesin in her memory and he does. By the end of 1914 the residential wing - so, you know, the main house - is rebuilt and it's labeled Taliesin II. Because of what happened, though, and I think the, the emotional terror that caused for him, he doesn't live at the property again until 1922 so a lot of time has passed. By the end of 1914, though, he falls in love with another woman, Maude "Miriam" Noel. And she had actually written him a condolence letter over what had happened. Um, and you know, the, their relationship started from there, which I think is really sweet actually. It's really sweet. So, the two married in 1923. Um, Catherine had finally agreed to a divorce in 19 -Oh, probably about the time he meets Maude or early in 1922. Um, the only stipulation is that he cannot to marry for a year. So that's why they waited in 1924, though very quickly, he leaves Maude. Um, she struggled a lot with substance misuse and really needed a lot of help and wouldn't accept it. He then meets Olga Ivanovna Lazovich Milanoff who was also just called Olgivanna. So they kind of just smushed her first two names together. It works! He meets her shortly thereafter and later he builds Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona for her. They have a daughter Iovanna, um, who's born at Taliesin at the end of 1925 but not before faulty wiring leads to another fire at Taliesin in April. Wright's studio again is miraculously spared. Several collections that he had of Japanese art though, um, were destroyed in that fire. And he estimated that damage to be 250 to $500,000, just of losing that alone, which woooo at that time like, I didn't look about the inflation, but like if things are really cheap and you've lost that much, like the inflation has to be ridiculous. So, he rebuilds a third time and he uses, um, some bits of the rubble from the ruins like he did the first time. He, um, you know, he's still upset. Obviously. This is the second fire this house has been through. Um, and it's gotta be deflating. But, um, Taliesin III is the structure that stands today. He and Olgivanna were married in 1928 although to backup slightly in 1927, he does experience some financial problems and there is a foreclosure on the building by the Bank of Wisconsin. He is able to reaquire the building with the help of friends and then reoccupy it in November, 1928 and that's where he lived for the rest of his life. Um, he did wind up spending the winters at Taliesin West after that was finished being built in 1937. Just to kind of round out Frank's story here - on April 4th, 1959, he is hospitalized for abdominal pains. He goes into an operation on the sixth to alleviate that. He seems to recover but then dies quietly and rather quickly on the ninth. After his death, his wife Olgivanna wanted Wright and herself and then her daughter from her first marriage to all be cremated and interred together at Taliesin West where they were building a memorial garden. But Frank's wishes at least in, in like the most recent will, um, had him lain into the family cemetery, which is next to Unity Chapel in Spring Green. And she didn't take any legal steps against it. Um, she didn't want to necessarily, you know, move his body or upset family members or even the state of Wisconsin. But, in 1985, um, the members of the Taliesin Fellowship do remove Frank from his grave, cremate him, and then sent him to Scottsdale to be interred at that memorial garden. So his original grave site here in Wisconsin is still there, still marked. He's just not in it. All of the stuff that happened during the murders, yeah, it's very, very traumatic. Um, a fire alone is traumatic, but to have these murders, to have a loved one murdered, um, to have children murdered on your property, it's not great - not something you should probably aim for. So Tan-y-Deri - the house built for Frank's sister - is said to be haunted. It is where people were brought during the fire - people who had not yet succumbed to their injuries or people who were simply just injured were brought to that house to be looked after, to have, you know, minimal first aid done before responders showed up. And as a result, a lot of people, you know, passed there, um, or at least their bodies were there after they had passed. The main spirit who is seen here is Mommah herself. She's usually dressed in a long white gown and, although she is peaceful, she seems restless and lost. Doors and windows will open and close by themselves. Lights will turn on and off. Uh, doors will slam and there's other phenomena, but they're often accompanied by smells of smoke and gasoline as well as the voices of children. One theory is that Mommah is stuck there because she can't seem to find where her kids went. Um, that's a pretty common theory in most like, 'oh, mom died and the kids died' kind of situations. Yeah, I dunno. I think one of the things could also be just that she loved it there. She loved it on that property and maybe Tan-y-Deri was, the piece, she still recognized the most, you know. Taliesin has been rebuilt twice now and so maybe it doesn't look like it did when she lived there and maybe she doesn't want to, to haunt that building that much anyway because of the trauma that happened there. Uh, so maybe it's just a matter of 'This is where I know I would have been safe. This is where people I trusted lived.' Um, I dunno, I mean it's an interesting question as to why someone haunts a specific location. Today, Taliesin stands as a testament to Frank Lloyd Wright, um, to his work, to his perseverance. It's essentially set up as a museum to Frank Lloyd Wright, um, to preserve and share his work. You can go on a couple of different tours of the 800 Acre property. There are programs you can, enjoy from performing arts to other cultural events, culinary events, summer youth workshops. Also on the grounds is the School of Architecture at Taliesin that was formally created in 1932 when about two dozen apprentices came to live and learn from fFank at Taliesin. And some newer buildings were constructed to accommodate them, including like a dining hall and some other things, um, near that hillside school that his aunt's formerly had run. I haven't been able to go on the tours yet, but I think it's, um, quite a fantastic thing that Frank set up this preservation society before he died, um, with his wife Olgivanna and they really championed preserving his work and sharing his work with others. And I think it's quite fantastic that he had the foresight to do that because a lot of people don't... but also that he had the means to do that because again, a lot of people don't. A lot of artists aren't necessarily recognized for their talents while they're alive either, which I'm sure doesn't make it any easier. If people don't think you're great and you don't think you're that great, then you probably don't have a lot of money and you know, it just makes it that much more difficult. So those are the murders at Taliesin. I hope you enjoyed listening to them. Um, I will include some links in the show notes for you to learn more as well as kind of the sources that I used and hoping to include some photos. Um, I will at least include a photo of Taliesin back in the heyday before it was ravaged by fires so that you can at least kind of plan out in your mind. I don't know. I'm a nerd so I like to look at that stuff and plan out in my mind like where everything happened and, and have a better understanding of everything from a spatial aspect. Join us again in two weeks - that would be due March 2nd - for a new episode and um, I am also working on a Jayme Closs update episode that I'm hoping to have out next week. So hopefully by the 23rd, um, just to, you know, give an update on some of the things that have gone on in that case. Thanks so much for listening. Um, I know I say it in the outro, but if you could take a second to like review that would be great cause that helps other people find the podcast and the more people listen, the more like maybe I'll feel like I need to do things with this. I need you all to keep the pressure on me. Okay, and also make sure to find the social medias because I have been sharing a lot more on there while I've been recuperating with my laryngitis. Have a great rest of your day and I will talk to you in two weeks! You just listened to the Spooky Sconnie podcast. It is produced every two weeks by me, Kirsten Schultz. The intro, outro music is from Purple Plant. You can find show notes and more over at spookysconnie.podbean.com, including a transcript in case you missed anything. Take a minute and rate and subscribe if you can. You'll help more people see the show by rating and you won't miss a single episode if you subscribe, and that's pretty dope. 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On this episode of Inside the Firm Alex debriefs us about his visit to Taliesin West and the ICF conference, then Lance visits Lance Visits the Historic Commissioners, Nick is back with Nick reads, and last but not least more A.R.E. jeopardy! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

USModernist took 25 fans of the podcast to tour Phoenix, Arizona last November. Phoenix is the home of the Chimichanga, which Tucson disputes, but more importantly for us, the city is home to some really great Modernist architecture.  We saw the Musical Instrument Museum, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, Paulo Soleri’s Cosanti and Arcosanti, Wright’s First Christian Church, and the David and Gladys Wright House, among many other amazing buildings.  One of these was Phoenix Central Library, designed by Arizona’s Will Bruder. Largely self-trained, Bruder apprenticed with Paolo Soleri in woodwork, metal work, and masonry and contributed to Soleri's book Arcology. After graduating from college in 1969, Bruder apprenticed with Gunnar Birkerts, assisting in design of the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston. He opened his first studio in 1974 and in 1987 was a fellow at the American Academy in Rome.  Host George Smart interviewed Bruder in the lobby of the Embassy Suites right off Central Avenue, just a few blocks up from his Phoenix Central Library.

This episode is a little different because not only did Tim and Aaron have to go out into the world for this month's exchange, but it just so happened that they were able to go TOGETHER. They spent a lovely afternoon in sunny Phoenix, AZ visiting Taliesin West and going to an Arizona Coyotes hockey game. They also ate french fries and recorded random audio throughout the day, which has been expertly mixed into the episode by me. Does anybody read these? Man I could go for a red bull right about now.

After a visit it Frank Lloyd Wright's "Taliesin West" studio in Phonenix, Thom Singer was most taken with the statistic that the famed architect did 2/3 of his celebrated work between the age of 65-91. He did not always have a storybook life or career, and yet he still is the most recognizable name in his field. Henry Ford said "Whether you think you can, or think you can't - you're right". Mindset and taking actions are key to reaching your potential. Too many people at every age mistakenly think they have missed their boat and their opportunities have sailed past. But now is the time to start. Everything you have done to this point, successes and failures, are just the foundation of what is to come. Do not get caught in self doubt or self pity. History has countless examples of people who started (or re-started) their business over age 50 and are now celebrated entrepreneurs, actors, business leaders, etc... Ray Kroc was over 50 when he took on McDonald's.... Samuel Jackson was 45 before Pulp Fiction put him on the map as an actor...... Col Sanders was broke at age 65 when he started selling chicken.... etc...... Thom Singer is fired up to make age 50-75 the most productive, most successful, and most fun time of his life. He had a great time from 1-25 and cannot complain about 25-50 -- but he is taking the next quarter century on as a public challenge. One year into this effort and he is already reaping the benefits in his personal and professional life. Not matter what your age, now is the time to start taking actions to make your future happen the way you want it to happen. Desire to start a business? Do it. Don't wait for life to hand you an outcome, instead you can create what happens next. If you have ever felt you made some bad choices and have no future ahead, this is the episode of "Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do" that you will want to listen to and share with your friends. Potential does not equal results, but there are things you can do to get there... start now.

Lest We Forget the singles of Valentine's Day, taking some time for Q&A about Arizona and hockey in AZ, trip review, why Frank Lloyd Wright is America's greatest a-hole, along with other things locally. Run-down: Acronym dilemma (0:30), Valentine's day (2:13), the NEW Bachelorette (3:30), In-grown toenail, stubbing your toes, workout limitations (5:17), Why Hertz and '17 Altima suck, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and his life (9:10), post Wright activities (24:00), Glendale/Arizona Coyotes, NHL, Q&A (26:50), quick Scottsdale Old Town recap (48:58) Intro song: Amy Winehouse - Valerie

This episode is a doozy. Paul and Amelia left the temperate sunshine of Los Angeles for Washington, DC's frigid monumentality, to interview Bjarke Ingels on the eve of his "Hot to Cold" exhibition at the National Building Museum. The 40-year old architect shared some quick-won wisdom about scaling a business, the Danish condition, and the indispensability of humor and play in architecture. Donna and Ken joined Paul and Amelia to speak with Lian Chang about her recently published visualizations of the Archinect Salary Poll for the ACSA, in charming emoji-based data sets. The Sessions co-hosts also discuss Aaron Betsky's new appointment as the head of the deeply troubled Taliesin West, and what Thom Mayne's demolition of Ray Bradbury's house means for architecture preservation and sentimentality. And for another climatological analogy, Paul and Brian Newman, Archinect Sessions's legal correspondent, poke at the tip of the iceberg concerning issues of copyright in architecture.   A reminder: send us your architectural legal issues, comments or questions about the podcast, via twitter #archinectsessions, email or call us at (213) 784-7421.

Frank Lloyd Wright recorded hundreds of talks in the living room of his desert compound, Taliesin West. In this talk Wright expounds on anarchy.

ABSTRACT: All buildings modify their sites, some radically. There will be other sites from which material came and to which it goes. Carbon and other costs now reward a strategy of incorporating all excavation into the design. The talk will explore the history of this practice, from work by Rem Koolhaas to ancient Indian temples, particularly tracing the connection between Rafael Moneo's Kursaal at San Sebastian, Jorn Utzon's Sydney Opera House and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West. BIOGRAPHY: John Sergeant is an Architect, former Lecturer in the Dept. of Architecture and Emeritus Fellow of Robinson College. He was a Visiting Professor at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India in 2009-10 and led a Symposium on Wright at the University of Tokyo in December 2009. His research is best known for Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses and his local practice for recycling Adden-Brooke's Outpatients' Department into Brown's Restaurant. His orientation has always been toward organic, or sustainable, architecture. He is currently working on a book on recent Responsive Architecture.