Tiki Central / California Events / Tiki Caliente May 9th-May 11th 2008 in Palm Springs
Post #371569 by bigbrotiki on Fri, Apr 4, 2008 11:49 AM
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If going THIS weekend, anybody into mid-century modernism might consider this great event tomorrow: PS Modern Heritage Fund´s Modern Home Tour What: All-day, self-driving tour of fabulous Modern homes with informative tour booklet and tour map Wexler House, 1955, architect Donald Wexler's own home Abernathy House ("The Pavilion House"), 1962, William F. Cody John Porter Clark House, 1947, architect John Porter Clark's own home Stewart/Dyer House, 1962, an Alexander home by architect Charles Dubois Russell House, 1959, Frey designed pool and waterfall Menrad House, 1958, Palmer & Krisel (architect William Krisel will be at the house to discuss his work) Hurd House, 1966, Patten and Wild Just added! Sieroty House, 1941, Albert Frey I myself am to broke to do it this year, but the reason for the steep ticket price is that it is a fundraiser for a new strategy that PS Modcom is spearheading: To get into preservation on the right level, namely the political level, which usually is in the pocket of the big money developers. This is a worthy cause to contribute to: "For the first time the Modern Home Tour is being produced as a fundraiser for a new entity, The Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund, which is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization recently established to further the general welfare of the people of Palm Springs by bringing about civic betterment through the preservation of our Historic Modern Heritage. So, what is the difference between the Heritage Fund and PS ModCom? Unlike PS ModCom (a 501(c)(3) organization), the Heritage Fund (as a 501(c)(4)) IS allowed to establish a Political Action Committee (PAC) to endorse/support local political candidates. Please note that due to IRS regulations regarding 501(c)(4) organizations, tour tickets purchased for the Heritage Fund's Modern Home Tour are NOT tax deductible." Those purchasing tickets after March 29 will receive an email containing the address of the first tour house where your name(s) will be on our Will Call list. Also, check out this great exhibit: I have been on most of these tours in recent years, and it is a kick to be able to walk into these beautiful homes and see how people restored and furnished and landscaped them. Below a few pics from last year:
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