My Day At The Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale. February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022, Palm Springs, CA—The Modernism Era was imaginative and built by creative artists and visionaries. They turned a design idea into a style which became a movement. It created a world of estheticism and cultivated principles that have had an impact into our collective future. Wherever you turn to today, a city full of tall buildings, a town full of small homes, a piece of art, furnishings, the Modernism Movement continues to expand. The Mid-century Modern, popular between 1945 to 1969, is the anchor time period for this Movement with its roots dating much farther back and reaching into the present moment. It can be considered not only a culture but as an ideology.
And then there was Palm Springs .... Hollywood’s “Two-Hour Rule”
The “two-hour rule” was in the contract. Hollywood studio actors were required to be available within two hours from the studio. L.A. to Palm Springs is 1 hour and 50-minute drive making the perfect hideaway and within contract terms. As a result, from 1920’s through post WWII, Palm Springs, California was put on the map.
You don’t have to be an art history buff to know that Palm Springs is to Modernism like Wall Street is to finance. It’s the national center point for midcentury architecture and design, interiors, arts and fashion. The Modernism Show, held at the Palm Springs Convention Center this past February, was part of Modernism Week, featuring 350 events over 11-days. (MORE...)
And then there was Palm Springs .... Hollywood’s “Two-Hour Rule”
The “two-hour rule” was in the contract. Hollywood studio actors were required to be available within two hours from the studio. L.A. to Palm Springs is 1 hour and 50-minute drive making the perfect hideaway and within contract terms. As a result, from 1920’s through post WWII, Palm Springs, California was put on the map.
You don’t have to be an art history buff to know that Palm Springs is to Modernism like Wall Street is to finance. It’s the national center point for midcentury architecture and design, interiors, arts and fashion. The Modernism Show, held at the Palm Springs Convention Center this past February, was part of Modernism Week, featuring 350 events over 11-days. (MORE...)
The Transplant Games of America®
Just imagine the anticipation of a transplant patient waiting for the call that can save their life. One donor and tissue donor can save 8 lives and enhance the lives of over 75 others. This Sunday, I will be volunteering / attending The Transplant Games of America® to be held at new American Dream venue located at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford. The event starts on July 16 - 19, 2021. It is the first time New Jersey will host the annual The Transplant Games of America®. The mission of the Games is to highlight the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation and celebrate the success of transplantation, honor the last legacy of donors who gave the ultimate gift of life and to promote the state and national registries. Also, to bring awareness to the tremendous advances in the field of transplantation and in the development of immuno-suppressant drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. With headquarters in New Providence, NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit organization responsible for recovering organs and tissue for the nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents currently waiting for a life-saving transplant. The organization is part of the national recovery system, serving the 110,000 people on the national waiting list.
Did you know you can register as an organ and tissue donor in the Health App on your iPhone? It's easy and only takes a minute.
Did you know you can register as an organ and tissue donor in the Health App on your iPhone? It's easy and only takes a minute.
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