Desert Spanish Weekend – March 23-25, 2012
We are very excited to announce that actress Diane Keaton is our Desert Spanish Weekend Honorary Chairperson.
Schedule and Tickets
Desert Spanish Weekend Multi-pass includes one ticket to all
events below (a $25 savings)
Friday, March 23
| 6-7:30PM |
Kick-off Event |
Free* |
Architect and Desert Spanish tribute journal author Patrick McGrew will present an informative and entertaining overview of Palm Springs’ great Spanish-influenced architecture. Be among the first to preview and purchase our new tribute journal, Desert Spanish: The Early Architecture of Palm Springs. Michael H. Lord Gallery, 1090 North Palm Canyon Drive. *Reservations required through info@pspreservationfoundation.org. Reservation included in Multi-pass purchase.
| 8-10PM |
Opening Night Cocktail Party |
$75
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Join us for a memorable evening at the historic Thomas O’Donnell House (1925), known as Ojo Del Desierto (or “Eye of the Desert”). When completed, the home was the highest mountainside residence in the valley and to this day this wonderful location guarantees spectacular night time views of Palm Springs. This exceptional example of Spanish-influenced architecture was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places and will set the architectural tone for the weekend. Spanish-themed hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine will be served.
Saturday, March 24
| 10AM-6PM |
House Tour of the
Great
Spanish
Architecture of
Palm Springs |
$100
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Take a fascinating tour of many fine examples of Spanish-influenced architecture in Old Las Palmas, the Movie Colony district and other Palm Springs locales. Refreshments will be served at the last tour house and Desert Spanish tribute journal author Patrick McGrew will be available to sign journals and answer questions. Price includes a copy of the Desert Spanish tribute journal and a collectible tour map. A one-hour lunch break is scheduled.
Sunday, March 25
Join us for a book signing and an opportunity to talk with architect Patrick McGrew author of Desert Spanish: The Early Architecture of Palm Springs. Light refreshments will be served. Location to be announced.
Additional details and instructions will be provided
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