Dallas area mid-century modern fans – this year’s White Rock Home Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 – 17. The tour, presented by Ed Murchison, Virginia Cook Realtors will feature five modern homes near White Rock Lake.

Photo Credit: Ellen Sabin

Proceeds from the tour will benefit Hexter Elementary School. Past years’ proceeds have helped to afford a full-time art teacher and purchase a kiln, drying rack, 10 Orff musical instruments and new playground equipment. This year’s proceeds will benefit campus improvements deemed most critical by the school and the PTA.

Photo Credit: Ellen Sabin

The five homes included in this tour are: two mid-century modern homes, two modern new construction homes and one 1970’s contemporary home in Easton Place. “Meet and Greets” will be offered in some of the homes during the tour, where attendees can hear the architectural back-story of these homes from the architects, designers and or builders.

Photo Credit: Ellen Sabin

Event Summary:
Date: April 16-17, 2011 (noon to 5 p.m.)
Cost: $10 in advance at White Rock Coffee, Green Spot Market & Fuels, and select Tom Thumb locations. $15 at the door.
More Information: Visit website

Photo Credit: Ken Vaughan

The Ohio Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio Historical Society has developed a statewide study of the mid-20th century period and completed a first-ever mid-century architectural survey of Dayton and the surrounding suburban communities of Centerville, Huber Heights, Trotwood, Fairborn, Kettering, Oakwood and Vandalia.

Plan now to attend a free presentation on Wednesday, February 23 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Antioch Shrine Center, 107 East First Street, Dayton, Ohio, to learn about the variety of building types, styles, special characteristics and architectural features that define the “Ohio Modern” period. The program will include an overview of the statewide study with a focus on the research and recordation of over 500 Dayton-area buildings completed by the consultant team of Steven Avdakov, Deborah Griffin, Kathy Mast Kane and Nathalie Wright.

Event Summary
What: Mid Century Modern in Dayton – Ohio Modern: Preserving Our Recent Past
When: February 23, 2011 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Antioch Shrine Center, 107 East First Street, Dayton, Ohio
More Information: Registration required by February 18, 2011 – to register visit their website. Questions? Call 614-298-2000.

On Sunday, November 28, 2010, the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PSPF) will host a free educational event at Royal Hawaiian Estates, the historic condominium complex from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. PSPF will be presenting the Class 1 plaque to the Royal Hawaiian Estates HOA. Royal Hawaiian Estates (at the intersection of East Twin Palms and South Palm Canyon Drives) was designated Palm Springs’ first residential historic district by the City Council in February of 2010.

Royal Hawaiian Estate

Designed by the firm of Wexler & Harrison in 1961, Royal Hawaiian Estates features a “tiki style” condominium complex of 40 units spread over five acres. The “tiki style” design elements include outrigger beams, jetting gables and A-frame roof lines. There will be a few condos open for viewing.

Mission of the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation is “to educate and promote public awareness of the importance of preserving the historical resources and architecture of the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley area.”

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation offers free online membership. Visit their website for more information.

Event Summary
What: Royal Hawaiian Estates Event
When: November 28, 2010 (Sunday) 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit website

The annual Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund’s Modern Home Tour will be held on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. This year’s tour will feature residences in Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs. The participants will be offered a rare opportunity to visit a selection of magnificent estates behind the gated hillside community of the exclusive Thunderbird Heights. The day long self driving tour will include eight homes and will conclude with a wine and cheese reception. Due to the exclusivity of this tour, ticket sales are limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Further details of the tour will be provided once registration is complete, following ticket purchase.

Event Summary
What: Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund’s Modern Home Tour
When: November 6, 2010
Where: Palm Springs, CA
Cost: $125 per person (adults only)
More Information: Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund

Philbrook Museum of Art will be hosting a special event featuring five Eames films including “Powers of Ten” and five speakers to discuss the impact of modern design in Tulsa. The event is co-presented by the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture and Modern Tulsa.

Powers of Ten Day

Event Summary
When: October 10, 2010 (Sunday), 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Where: Patti Johnson Wilson Hall, Philbrook Museum of Art
Cost: Free

The 3rd Annual San Francisco 20th Century Modernism Show & Sale (SF20) will be held on September 17-19, 2010 at Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center. The event will kick off with a Preview Gala from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, benefiting the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). Proceeds from the Preview Gala will benefit the museum’s education and exhibition programs that engage residents of the Bay Area, including over 55,000 children, teachers, and families, each year.

This year’s SF20 will feature 45 national and international modernism exhibitors presenting a wide variety of high quality 20th Century furnishings, decorative arts, fine arts and objects. SF20 is organized by Dolphin Promotions, Inc., which also produces modernism shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Palm Springs. For more information, visit thier website.

Event Summary

What: Preview Gala: Benefiting the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) – cocktail attire
When: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tickets: Price varies – buy tickets here

What: San Francisco 20th Century Modernism Show & Sale – open to the public
When: September 17-19, 2010
Time: Friday and Saturday, 11am – 7pm and Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
Admission: $15 – includes show catalog and re-entry
Where: Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Center
More information: visit website

The Denver Modernism Show will feature some of the very best vendors from the Rocky Mountain Region and around the country offering a wide selection of mid century modern, art deco, retro, pop and modernist furnishings, artwork and objects. There will also be manufacturers and companies specializing in newer modernist home accessories, appliances, fabrics, and everything you need for your modern home.

Nick Horvath Booth from 2006 Show

This year’s Denver Modernism Show features a special guest MC, Charles Phoenix, America’s favorite Histo-Tainer. He is back with a new retro slide show and more. There are some new events at this year’s show including Miss Modernism Pageant and Vintage Voltage Expo. There is also the 2010 Arapahoe Acres Home & Garden Tour in conjunction with the show on August 28, 2010. Tour participant are invited to tour eight to twelve homes and gardens throughout south Denver’s historic mid century modern neighborhood between 1pm and 5pm. The tour costs $20. Tour tickets will be available at the Denver Modernism Show on Friday, August 27, 2010 and the morning of the tour (August 28, 2010).
 

Dana Cain & Peter Illig's Booth from 2006 Show

Event Schedule:

August 27, 2010 (Friday): 5 to 7pm (Early VIP Gala) & 7 to 10pm (Preview Party)
Early VIP Gala Admission: $35.00 includes free drinks, entertainment, and special guests (this is the full weekend pass as well)
Preview Party Admission: $15.00 includes live music, hula girls, cash bar, and the Miss Modernism Pageant

August 28, 2010 (Saturday): 10am to 6pm
Admission: $5 includes admission into to the Vintage Voltage Expo
Kids under 12: FREE!

August 29, 2010 (Sunday): 10am to 3pm
Admission $8.00, includes admission into the Denver Modernism Car Show
Kids under 12: FREE!

Where: National Western Complex, Expo Hall, Main Level – Exit I-70 on Brighton Blvd. (just east of I-25)
Tickets: Tickets are on sale now at WWW.DENVERMODERNISM.EVENTBRITE.COM
More information: Contact Dana Cain at 303-347-8252 between 8am to 10pm (mountain time) or email dana.cain@att.net (preferred communication method)
Website: http://www.denvermodernism.com

The Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010, showcasing 15 mid century modern residential and commercial buildings built between 1945 and 1970 in the South Land Park and adjacent neighborhoods of Sacramento. Tour participants are invited to visit the interior spaces of structures designed by architects and designers including: Jones + Emmons for Eichler Homes, Carter Sparks, Donald Thaden, George Muraki, designer George W. Haggett, designer Robert N. Hill, Rickey + Brooks, Bucky H. Fong, Herbert Y. Niiya, Albert Dreyfuss, Sooky Lee, Dean Unger, Harry J. Devine, Grant Caywood, and William Koblik.

In order to join the Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour, you will need to register at the Sacramento Executive Airport, a wonderful mid century modern building designed by renown Sacramento architect Leonard F. Starks. There will also be mid century modern related interpretive materials on display at this location. So be sure to check them out!

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Shorter Center South, who provides classes in a studio setting, taught by artists working in their own disciplines, for people with developmental disabilities.

Event Summary

What: Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

When: Saturday, June 26, 2010 – Registration begins at 9:00 am at the Sacramento Executive Airport at 6151 Freeport Boulevard. Participants will receive tour guidebooks upon check-in. Homes will be open to visitors from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Where: The Land Park and South Land Park neighborhoods of Sacramento (easily accessible from the I-5, I-80, US-50, and CA-99).

Cost: Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance, $25 if purchased the day of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online via PayPal at SacMCMHomeTour.blogspot.com, or with cash or check at the following locations: Capital Nursery, Parkside Pharmacy and Blomberg Windows.

More Information: Visit website or email SacMCMHomeTour@gmail.com.

Rejuvenation is sponsoring an event called “Mid-Century Modern and the Recent Past: Documentation and Preservation” at the Architectural Heritage Center on June 19th, 2010. The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource center for historic preservation, located in Portland, Oregon.

Event Summary
What: Mid-Century Modern and the Recent Past: Documentation and Preservation
When: Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Where: Portland, Oregon
Cost: $20, includes Lunch
More Information: Visit website or call (503)231-7264

Elroy Artspace Gallery in Portland, Oregon is featuring Shipwrecks of Sparta, a solo exhibition of new works by George Perrou. In the artistʼs first solo exhibition at the gallery, Shipwrecks of Sparta, Perrou builds upon the creative variation marked in his 2009 small piece series – when he introduced “distressed” backgrounds to his popular “modscapes” and unique atomic-age images.

Shipwrecks of Sparta Show

George Perrouʼs art is inspired by mid-century animation, and gives nods to Miro, Kandinsky and Calder. Perrou’s is a style all his own, painting colorful abstractions of reality onto the canvas using retro and modern colors in acrylic. George lives and paints in the creative epicenter of Portland, Oregon.

George Perrou

Event Summary
What: George Perrou “Shipwrecks of Sparta” Solo Exhibition
When: June 3 through June 26, 2010, Opening Reception – Thursday, June 3, 6-9pm
Where: Elroy Artspace Gallery, 1720 NW Lovejoy #103 (Pearl District), Portland, Oregon 97209
More Information: Call Elroy Art Agency at 503-609-0509