EVENTS & AFFAIRS

MODERNISM WEEK 2022

Modernism Week, the annual festival that highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California, will offer Modernism Week – October from October 13-16, 2022. While smaller in scope than the 11-day festival held annually each February, the October event offers more than 50 events during 4-days, including several free and low-cost programs. A full schedule of events may be viewed online at modernismweek.com and tickets are on sale now. For the first time ever, Modernism Week participants will have an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home of the world-renowned BNP Paribas Open tennis championship tournament. In the Behind the Scenes Tour of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden participants will enjoy an exclusive tour of the Coachella Valley’s “Mega-Structure” at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and enjoy a lunch at the nearby Indian Wells Golf Resort. October 15, $120.

A full schedule of events available online at modernismweek.com.

SAN FRANCISCO FALL SHOW

After a two-year hiatus–the San Francisco Fall Show returns in person this fall for its 40th anniversary. The show will take place from Thursday, October 13 through Sunday, October 16 at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture’s Festival Pavilion. The always fabulous Opening Night Gala, benefiting the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF), will open the Show on October 12, 2022. 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the San Francisco Fall Show–their Ruby Jubilee! Rubies are thought to possess an inner flame, symbolizing passion, devotion and endurance. How apt for the longest running art, antiques and design fair on the West Coast, renowned and respected across the globe and a beloved and integral part of the San Francisco Bay Area’s art and design communities. The show will embrace all shades of glorious red, celebrated in cultures around the world for extraordinary energy, romantic love and good luck.

For more information, please visit sffallshow.org.

AIA SANTA BARBARA’S 13TH ANNUAL ARCHITECTOURS

The American Institute of Architects, Santa Barbara is proud to announce its 13th annual ArchitectTours. This year’s tour theme will celebrate Santa Barbara design, highlighting a range of project types that demonstrate exemplary design in our community. The projects on the tour this year include several unique residences; a contemporary cliffside home on The Mesa, a renovated modern farmhouse in downtown Santa Barbara and two homes in Montecito that share a strong relationship with their natural surroundings. The tour will be held on October 1 from 10am–4pm. Access to the after party from 4-6pm included with each ticket.

For additional information about the tour, please call 805.966.4198 or visit AIASB.com.