Chairperson
Michael Palumbo, 1999-2001
Alan Lieb, 2001-2004
Milestones in the Community
- Tiki Oasis – Otto Von Stroheim, a friend of the Modern Committee, begins to produce what will become an annual event that celebrates the Polynesian Pop culture in Southern California and abroad. It was first celebrated at the Caliente Tropics Motel in Palm Springs in 2001. Modern committee members and extended family who contributed included: Pete Moruzzi, Sven Kirsten, Kevin & Jody, Steve Luchsinger, Crazy Al, Bamboo Ben, Derek Yaniger, Mateo, Jim Giddings, Lee Joseph.
http://www.tikioasis.com
Meeting Locations
Events
Silverlake Tour
A LAC ModCom tour of SilverLake is produced in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art on May 5, 2001
3D L.A.: Modernism in Three Dimensions. The Stereo Photography of Jack Laxar 1953-1965
A 3-D slide show of mid-century buildings displayed in Downtown Los Angeles.
Tangents
Knotts Berry Farm Tour
Ad hoc tour of Knott’s Berry Farm took place on Saturday, June 23, 2001 produced by Mary-Margaret Stratton. Speakers included: Chris Merritt, Daniel Paul and Charles Phoenix.
http://new.lottalivin.com/events/past-lotta-events/knotts/
MAK Architecture Tour
Tour on August 19, 2001 featured residences designed by architect R.M. Schindler: Gold House (Studio City, 1945), and Elliot House (Los Feliz, 1930)and Rodriguez House (Glendale, 1941).
All-American Ads of the 50s
by Jim Heimann (Editor) – December 1, 2001
https://www.amazon.com/All-American-Ads-50s-Jim-Heimann/dp/3822811580/ref=llvn-20
ART OF SHAG: BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL
by Shag
https://www.amazon.com/ART-SHAG-BOTTOMLESS-COCKTAIL-Shag/dp/0867195282/ref=llvn-20
Palm Springs Modernism Scene Explodes
Palm Springs Modern Committee
PS Modcom produces a comprehensive map to Modern Architecture
Alexander Weekend
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation (PS PF) produces an “Alexander Weekend” March 25-27
When Mod Went Mass: A Celebration of Alexander Homes
Palm Springs Historic Site Foundation produces a weekend of exclusive home tours November 2-4
Palm Springs Weekend: The Architecture and Design of a Midcentury Oasis
by Andrew Danish (Author), Alan Hess – April, 2001
https://www.amazon.com/Palm-Springs-Weekend-Architecture-Midcentury/dp/0811828042/ref=llvn-20
