The House of Tomorrow, Today!

The House of Tomorrow, Today!

The House of Tomorrow, featured in magazine spreads and on postcards, sits in a quiet neighborhood in the city. Here's a brief look at its history! The house is usually open for tours during Modernism Week. If you'd like to drive by, the address is 1350 Ladera Circle. This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠. The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Celebrate! XOXO Palm Springs!

Palm Springs comes alive this summer with XOXO Palm Springs, a new citywide festival showcasing the creativity, stories, and artistic spirit that define our desert community. For twelve days, the city transforms into an open‑air cultural playground — from theaters and galleries to historic landmarks, boutique hotels, and outdoor stages. This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠. The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Cars! Gas & Wash in Palm Springs...

It's fitting that a town known for its love of cars (Remember the podcast about the Avanti?) has two monuments to car culture bookending the city. The Desert Hand Car Wash is located at 645 S. Palm Canyon. The Circle K gas station is at 2796 N. Palm Canyon. This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠. The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Marilyn at 100! Come celebrate!

Palm Springs is hosting a special centennial celebration of Marilyn Monroe's birthday! Come celebrate our attempt at setting a world record! This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠. The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Get a great meal at a good price! Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week starts in a few days. Join me at a new (soon-to-be-favorite) restaurant and try one of their signature menu items without breaking the bank! Make a reservation at http://VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com/restaurant-week and you'll donate a $1 to FIND food bank. (sorry, you'll need to cut and paste - we can't share live links...) This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠. The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.