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all about the tiki the MCM trend isn’t ending
editor,s note This issue marks Yellow Magazine’s eleventh year in publication. The photo shoot informs of our tireless quest to present fashion in a manner that is cutting edge, creative, vibrant, and unexpected. We know that our readers appreciate fashion trends that run the gamut from traditional and classy to Bohemian and experimental. We cover it all for your enjoyment and satisfaction. Japanese-American artist, Deborah Bay, has an opening exhibit on March 12 that brings to life a world within the confines of personal computers. The late Indian artist, Nasreen Mohamedi, launches the inaugural opening of New York Met’s new Met Breuer exhibition space for contemporary art. On the food front, Filipina chef Yana Gilbuena brings her snout-to-tail menu to Boheme in Montrose, where guests mingle and eat in the traditional Kamayan style where your only utensils are your fingers. An ultra-luxury hotel that seems to float on the Baja California coastline, an inspirational book about Japanese American Olympic swimmers in the 1930s, and the launch of Electric Dreams by Hey Hey Guy Productions, round out our articles that offer avenues for fun and relaxation on different levels. So, for the 11th year in a row, we invite you to read, relax, and enjoy your copy of Yellow Magazine, in print or online. Thank you for your partnership and patronage in allowing us to bring you Fashion, Lifestyle, and Entertainment content. It has been and continues to be our pleasure! Issa Chou Editor in Chief
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The color yellow has played a recurrent symbolic role throughout the history of Asian culture. It symbolizes the earth that sustains all life, yet has been embraced by Buddhist monks as an expression of unchallenged power. Such is the role of yellow: always revered but in different ways under different circumstances. The mission of Yellow Magazine is to introduce our readers to the artistic, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment contributions made by Asian Americans. It is our hope that the depth and breadth of the topics and events we cover do justice to the pride that the color yellow has represented throughout the millennia. Editor in Chief
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“Untitled #6” from Fringes of Cyberia series, photo courtesy of the artist
Fringes of Cyberia An expression of art that is uniquely PC
Deborah Bay is a Japanese-American (3rd generation, sansei) artist whose grandparents had come to Houston after being released from a WWII internment camp in Arkansas. Her parents eventually followed (they had been interned, as well, but most of the younger internees had left the camps earlier). Deborah grew up in Houston, graduated from Waltrip High School, went to The University of Texas and stayed in Austin working in public affairs while Artist Deborah Bay pursuing a graduate degree. She later returned to Houston where she got hooked on photography after taking classes at the Glassell School of Art. Deborah specializes in tabletop and constructed photography, creating enigmatic in-camera images as well as digital composites. She often abstracts reality through color manipulation, slow shutter speed and a macro lens. The British Journal of Photography has featured her work on its cover, and her images have appeared in a variety of international publications.
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With multiple examples of her work in the collection of the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Deborah leads the viewer into a staged world, set inside the cosmos of our electronics. Her exhibition at d. m. allison gallery March 12 through April 2, coincides with this year’s FotoFest 2016 Biennial “Changing Circumstances, Looking at the Future of the Planet.” Working from the interior of the desk-top computer, Deborah imagines the terrene of “Cyberia” in which we all have learned to adapt, go to work, and play. Opening reception for the artist and gallery talk will be Saturday, March 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., with a preview reception Friday evening March 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and by appointment. d. m. allison gallery 2709 Colquitt, Houston TX 77098 832.607.4378 Dma-art.com Contact Dan Allison for more information, dmallisonart@gmail.com
“Untitled #9” from Fringes of Cyberia series, photo courtesy of the artist
“Untitled #2” from Fringes of Cyberia series, photo courtesy of the artist
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travel
Hotel Mar Adentro Ultra modern luxury in Baja California Seeming to float on the dramatic Baja California Sur shoreline, Mar Adentro Cabos is an ultra-modern take on luxury. Suites are individual, suspended ‘boxes’, created to look like islands. The polished glass and clean lines reflect the water that surrounds the hotel. And tailor-made services promise pure relaxation. State-of-the-art facilities can be found at every turn – from the lounge cinema to the high-tech gym. Relax in the prestigious Ligne St. Barth spa. Stretch out on the private beach club and lounge. Or cool off in one of two oceanfront pools. Then, as the Mexican sun goes down, choose from one of three fine dining restaurants. Minutes away from Mar Adentro you could explore the parks and plazas of San José del Cabo. Perhaps play a round of golf, or wander the marina at Puerto los Cabos. Then enjoy the vibrant Mexican nightlife at nearby Cabo San Lucas. Or simply sit back and let the sheer luxury of Mar Adentro Cabos wash over you. The 143-suite five-star hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels chain, is part of a development that includes 30 private residences and 9 estates. The first contemporary luxury development of its kind in the region, the goal was to achieve elegance and comfort, privacy, and security. Every detail has been considered and priority given to the best services and amenities, so that guests and home owners may enjoy the unique sensation of what it is to truly relax and rediscover the senses. Everything has been planned to achieve well-being, relaxation, and peace of mind—enveloped in a unique architectural masterpiece. Soft-opening rates starting at $415 a night are valid until October maradentrocabos.com/habitaciones/the-hotel/
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music
Hey Hey New Wave will be rocking Houston shores Do you remember that we never got the chance to see New Wave artists on MTV or hear them on the radio? Now, you can see some of them live and in spectacular color at the Electric Dreams concert provided by Hey Hey Guy Productions in Houston on April 30th at the Revention Center. New Wave music is making a huge comeback, thanks to a group of Vietnamese who strive to deliver the ultimate music experience. Electric Dreams will showcase top European stars F.R. David, Lian Ross, Gazebo, Gina T., and Ken Laszlo. As if that’s not enough, they are also going to bring Thomas Anders of the Modern Talking band to Houston this coming August with a number of special guests! The surprises just keep on coming. New Wave has special meaning to the individuals who comprise Hey Hey Guy Productions, most of whom are of Vietnamese origin. In the 70s and 80s, waves of Vietnamese refugees came to the U.S. in large numbers, seeking refuge from a war-torn country and acceptance in a foreign land. Many of them found solace in the music that circulated via mixed cassette
From Spain: Gina T. “Tokyo By Night”
tapes which were made by Asian DJs who played mostly European imports outside of the U.K. Because New Wave sounded different than what was being played by the American mainstream, the Vietnamese community embraced this genre as their own. They called it “New Wave”, a term that resulted from an accidental mislabeling by a Chinese record store owner. Known to the rest of the world as Italo/Euro Disco, it had a massive following in Europe and in other Asian countries, as well. Notwithstanding the current state of tension among Americans regarding the subject of immigrants, the former refugees who launched Hey Hey Productions are grateful for the opportunities and success that America has afforded them. After seeing one of their cherished 80s stars in a
Special band appearance: Christopher Anton and the Joneses “What’s On Your Mind? (Pure Energy)” (former singer of Information Society)
live performance, they wanted to create a concert of which they could be proud. Pooling together their talents and skills, they formed Hey Hey Guy Productions. The company includes John and Deneice Leigh who organized the famed Anime Matsuri. With a decade of experience producing unique conventions that have pushed the envelope, the Leighs have combined the world of fashion, anime, auto shows, and music under one roof for their adoring fans. Hey Hey Guy Productions wants to continue in this creative vein for New Wave music lovers by making our Electric Dreams come true in the form of a state-of-the-art production that will produce magical memories amongst attendees that will last a lifetime. Tickets to this event can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com – search “Electric Dreams”
From Germany: Lian Ross “Say You’ll Never”
Spectacular After Party: Master DJ BPM from California
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From Italy: Gazebo “I Like Chopin”
From France: F.R. David “Words (Don’t Come Easy)”
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
10 New Fragrances from Designer Derek Lam A collection featuring 10 distinctive, modern fragrances based upon one street, 10 stories, 10 moments— an adventure, a romance, a party, a surprise...all inspired from the world seen and imagined outside Derek Lam’s window at 10 Crosby Street. Each fragrance features the true form and essence of its raw ingredients. The scents are constructed to wear beautifully from day into night, and they have a balance of diffusion and tenacity. From fresh and floral to deep and oriental, the constructions vary from simple and chic to complex and sophisticated, yet all are modern and unique. See the films at 10crosbyfilms.dereklam.com.
Not sure what scent is for you? Get the exclusive, limited edition gift set at Sephora for $95, a $128 value.
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stylist
HAIR/makeup
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desiree casas Neal Hamil Agency
Dress by Miles David Available at Miles David Shoes Giuseppe Zanotti Available at Neiman Marcus Three necklaces by Suzy Landa Available at Cakewalk Wrap bracelet by Ronald Pineau Wrap double bracelet by Ronald Pineau Available at sloan/hall Large necklace by Suberside Available at Labatoria Headpiece by Noelle Shawa Available at facebook.com/noelleshawaart/
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Red top by A.L.C Yellow skirt Veronica Beard Red bag by Fendi Yellow leather wrap bracelet by Balenciaga Red leather wrap bracelet by Balenciaga Available at Neiman Marcus Cuff by Christina Green/Goddess Confetti Available at Miles David Link bracelet Small cuff by Elizabeth James Available at Cakewalk
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Jumpsuit by Cesar Galindo Claw bracelet by Pamela Love Available at sloan/hall Sneakers by Prada Backpack by Fendi Available at Neiman Marcus Leather chain necklace by Charmed Circle Available at Cakewalk
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Dress by Sacai Spider necklace by Jennifer Herwitt Available at sloan/hall Ring Available at Cakewalk Sneakers by Fendi Available at Neiman Marcus
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Dress by Altuzarra Purse by Fendi Blue letter wrap bracelet by Balenciaga Red leather wrap bracelet Available at Neiman Marcus Ring Available at Cakewalk
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Dress by American Apparel Available at American Apparel Cuff, ring, and gold tassels bracelet Available at Cakewalk Necklace Available at Miles David
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Yellow swimsuit by American Apparel Available at American Apparel Jacket by Alice + Olivia Necklace Available at Neiman Marcus Beaded necklaces by Bibi Curri Metal necklace by Susan Sosnowy Available at sloan/hall
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Nasreen Mohamedi
Exhibition of Indian modernist artist launches the inaugural season of the Met Breuer Celebrating one of the most important artists to emerge in postIndependence India, and marking the first museum retrospective of the artist’s work in the United States, Nasreen Mohamedi examines the career of an artist whose singular and sustained engagement with abstraction adds a rich layer to the history of South Asian art and to modernism on an international level. The retrospective spans the entire career of Mohamedi (1937–1990)—from her early works in the 1960s through her late works on paper in the 1980s—exploring the conceptual complexity and visual subtlety that made her work unique for its time, and demonstrating why she is considered one of the most significant artists of her generation. Together with the thematic exhibition Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible, Nasreen Mohamedi inaugurates The Met Breuer, which expands upon The Met’s modern and contemporary Nasreen Mohamedi art program. A singular artist to emerge in March 18–June 5, 2016 post-Independence India, Nasreen Mohamedi Met Breuer (1937–90) created a body of work vital to the 945 Madison Avenue @ 75th Street evolution of international modernism and 212 535 0177 abstraction. The Met Breuer exhibition marks metmuseum.org the largest presentation of Mohamedi’s work to date and explores the conceptual complexity and visual subtlety that made her practice unique in its time. Mohamedi drew upon a range of inspirations in her work, from Paul Klee and Agnes Martin to Mughal architecture and Indian classical music to the architecture of Louis Kahn and Italian neorealist cinema. She experimented with organic lines, delicate grids, and hard-edged forms in her oeuvre, and this aesthetic informed and infused the photographs she took throughout her life. With more than 130 paintings, drawings, and photographs, the exhibition surveys the different stages of Mohamedi’s career and the development of her aesthetic approach. Nasreen Mohamedi was born in 1937 in Karachi (British India, now Pakistan). Her family moved to Bombay (now known as Mumbai) in 1944, where she spent the rest of her childhood. She studied at Central Saint Martin’s in London (1954–57), and had her first solo exhibition at the Bhulabhai Memorial Institute in Bombay in 1961. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she had several exhibitions and participated in group shows. She passed away in Kihim, near Bombay in 1990.
Untitled, ca.1975, Nasreen Mohamedi (Indian, 1937–1990) Ink and graphite on paper, 20 × 28 in. (50.8 × 71.1 cm), Sikander and Hydari Collection
Untitled, 1969, Nasreen Mohamedi (Indian, 1937–1990) Collage and watercolor on paper, 13 3/4 × 20 in. (34.9 × 50.8 cm), Collection of Gayatri and Priyam Jhaveri
Untitled, ca.1972 Nasreen Mohamedi (Indian, 1937–1990) Gelatin silver print, 7 11/16 × 13 1/4 in. (19.6 × 33.6 cm), Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi
On March 18, 2016, The Met will launch its inaugural season at The Met Breuer, its new space dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Housed in the landmark building designed by the renowned Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer, The Met Breuer program invites visitors to engage with the art of the 20th and 21st centuries through a range of exhibitions, commissions, performances, and artist residencies all uniquely presented through the global breadth and historical reach of The Met’s unparalleled collection and resources. The Met Breuer’s program spotlights modern and contemporary art in dialogue with historic works that encompass the full range of The Met’s vast collection. The building will host both monographic and thematic exhibitions, as well as new commissions and performances. These programs will take place within an iconic building that has been restored with architect Marcel Breuer’s original vision in mind, supporting an integrated experience of art and architecture. The Met Breuer, Photograph by Ed Lederman
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If you’ve been craving delicious rum drinks and festive paper umbrellas, have we got the places for you! Join us as we take a trip around the country to some of the best tiki bars you can find.
Lei Low, Houston
There’s no need to head to West Coast to get your tiki fix, you can get all the rum drinks you need at Lei Low Rum & Tiki Lounge in the Heights. The space is casual, with indoor seating and an outdoor patio, and the drinks are creative (and tasty). Look for the “RUM” sign out front, and don’t miss tasting the classic scorpion.
Bootlegger Tiki, Palm Springs
Located in the same space as the original Don the Beachcomber restaurant that opened in 1953, Bootlegger TIki has inherited an incredible piece of Palm Springs history. Featuring classic tiki cocktails in the very intimate back bar.
Tonga Hut, Palm Springs
The desert version of the venerable North Hollywood Tonga Hut, the Palm Springs outlet has an upstairs outdoor patio and some delicious food to go along with the traditional drinks. If you are joining a group there, make sure to book the secret party room.
The Tonga Room, San Francisco
Located at The Fairmont San Francisco, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar has delighted guests with its tropical décor, decadent libations and Asian cuisine since 1945. Having reigned as a swanky outpost of South Seas high style for much of its storied history, Tonga Room more recently gained a following as an icon of tiki’s pop culture heyday of the 1940s and 1950s. Following a $1 million restoration, Tonga Room has rekindled the excitement of its unique and time-honored décor to recapture the glory of one of the nation’s first tiki palaces. The Tonga Room features a top-40 band performing from a thatchcovered barge on the lagoon; a dance floor built from the remains of the S.S. Forester, a lumber schooner that once traveled regularly between San Francisco and the South Sea Islands; and periodic light tropical rainstorms, complete with thunder and lightening.
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Trader Vic’s, Emeryville
Since its opening in 1972 overlooking the San Francisco Bay and Emeryville Marina, Trader Vic’s has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. Created by restaurant visionary Vic “The Trader” Bergeron, the tropical interior, exotic cocktails, and international menu has become world-famous with locations across the globe. And don’t forget the mai tai.
The Golden Tiki, Las Vegas
Although the venerable Frankie’s in Las Vegas will never lose its place as an all-time favorite, the new game in town is The Golden Tiki. Located in the Chinatown area, the bar is roomy and highly decorated, and focuses on craft drinks.
Frankie’s Tiki Room, Las Vegas
Frankie’s Tiki Room is a unique combination of south seas exotica and modern primitivism, with just a hint of Las Vegas kitsch. One hundred percent original and deeply rooted in tiki tradition, Frankie’s is the place where you can escape to the fantasy any hour of the day or night. Where you can order up your buzz from the menu of exotic rum drinks in the tiki lounge, or enjoy traditional cocktails while gambling at the bar in classic Las Vegas style.
Trader Sam’ s , Disneyland Hotel
While at Disneyland, make sure to take a break from the kiddos and escape to Trader Sam’s for delicious drinks and random indoor thunderstorms.
The Original Trader Vic Mai Tai 1 oz amber Martinique rum, 1 oz dark Jamaican rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz orgeat syrup, 1/2 oz of Cointreau, garnish with mint Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, except the garnish. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with fresh mint and a lime if you fancy that. You can also float some dark rum on top of the cocktail.
Smuggler’s Cove, San Francisco ‘Hidden’ and ‘crowded’ are understatements when it comes to San Francisco’s infamous Smuggler’s Cove, located behind a low-key door near the Civic Center. It’s actually fairly easy to find, though, because of the seemingly always present line outside. The bar is two levels, with an underground space that fills up nightly. The bar showcases over 500 rums from around the world, including a selection of rare and vintage rums in The Vault. If you think you’re up to the challenge, you can get a special punch card to track the cocktails you’ve tried — drink your way through the whole menu, and you’ll receive an exclusive gift and merit badge!
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The Three-Year Swim Club An inspiring true tale of Japanese-Americans in Hawaii, beating all the odds The year was 1937, and for the first time in recent memory not one Islander was on the U.S. Olympic men’s swimming roster. After the memorialized Duke Kahanamoku retired, no swimmer from the Sandwich Isles had been trained to continue his legacy. But Maui schoolteacher and dreamer, Soichi Sakamoto, an ordinary man whose swimming abilities didn’t extend much beyond treading water, challenged a group of scruffy plantation kids full of moxie to swim upstream against the current of their circumstance. The goal? To become Olympians. They faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The children, Japanese-American, were malnourished and barefoot, and had no pool; they trained in the filthy irrigation ditches that snaked down from the mountains into the sugar cane fields. They were destined for lives of virtual slavery, like their parents’ in the fields. But in spite of everything, including the virulent anti-Japanese sentiment of the late 1930’s, in their first year they outraced Olympians twice their size; in their second, they were national and international champs, shattering American and world records and making headlines from LA to Nazi Germany. In their third year, they’d be declared the greatest swimmers in the world, but they’d also face their greatest obstacle: the dawning of a world war and the cancellation of the games. Still, on the battlefield, they’d become the 20th century’s most celebrated heroes, and in 1948, they’d have one last chance for Olympic glory.
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Image courtesy of The Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum
About the Author
Halo Hirose (left, off block 3) and others diving into the pool in the club’s early years.
Julie Checkoway is an author and documentary filmmaker. She graduated from Harvard College, the Iowa Writers Workshop, and the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars. She is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts individual artist grant and fellowships at writers’ colonies, including Yaddo. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, Salt Lake Tribune, and Huffington Post.
social photos by Quy Tran
Anime Matsuri’s VIP Reception Held at Hilton Americas
Staci Henderson, Ella Markovsky, Ruchi Mukerjee, Christina Zhou
Sandy Nikko, Terri Wang, Cindy Cheng, Katie Lam
Akira (Japanese model/singer) wearing Atelier Boz
Anime Matsuri celebrated its10 year anniversary with special guest actress Kelly Hu and a J-Fashion show which showcased seven designers from Japan and was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Alice Lam, Deneice Leigh
Sandy Nikko, Kit La, Nicole Ngo, Vicki La
Joy Sewing, Sydney Dao
Peta-Gay Ledbetter
Misako Aoki (model and Japanese Kawaii Ambassador) and Reika both wearing Metamorphose
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Forever Midcentury? The design trend that just won’t end
Do you watch commercials? Ever seen The Incredibles? Been to Palm Springs? Watched Mad Men or Astronaut’s Wives? Shopped at Design Within Reach? If any of those apply to you, you’ve been influenced by Midcentury Modern design, describing architecture, furniture, and graphic design from roughly 1933 to 1965. After falling into disfavor in the 70’s and 80’s, the design aesthetic came roaring back over the last couple of decades and doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. Homebuyers pay top dollar for midcentury modern houses, of which the Houston area has many, and magazines such as Dwell, Atomic Ranch, and CA Modern are filled with examples of MCM furniture and architecture. You can even spend an entire week enveloped by everything midcentury modern at Modernism Week in Palm Springs.
In 2006 a group of local Palm Springs design and architecture aficionados created Modernism Week, an annual event in February that is a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. Modernism Week features more than 250 events including the Modernism Show & Sale, Signature Home Tours, films, lectures, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, nightly parties and live music, and more. In addition to the events in February, Modernism Week hosts the “Fall Preview” over Columbus Day weekend in mid-October. Partner organizations collaborate to produce a “mini-Modernism Week” to kick-off the active social and recreational season in Palm Springs. modernismweek.com
Nelson™ Ball Clock Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson Associates, produced by Vitra. The Ball Clock (1949) was the first of more than 150 clocks designed by George Nelson Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Company, which sold them from 1949 into the 1980s. $335 - $391, dwr.com
Swan™ Chair
LC2 Petit Modele Armchair
Saarinen Tulip™ Armchair
Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen $3,643 - $3,652, dwr.com
Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, produced by Cassina $4,560 - $4,790, dwr.com
Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll® $1,786 - $3,158, dwr.com
Atomic Ranch Magazine Atomic Ranch celebrates midcentury houses—from 1940s ranch tracts to 1960s architect-designed modernist homes. With an emphasis on affordable solutions and homeowner renovations, the quarterly magazine shows you how to make your house cool, both inside and out. The Winter 2015 issue featured an amazing Houston midcentury removation by local architect Steve Curry and his wife Martha, also highlighted in our October + September 2015 issue about the Houston AIA Home Tour. atomic-ranch.com
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Frank Sinatra Estate For $2600 a night you can stay in the legendary former estate of Frank Sinatra, located in the Movie Colony in Palm Springs, California.When you arrive at Twin Palms Estate, you’ll be greeted by your own personal “Meet and Greet Butler” and be told all about the home’s amenities. A personal concierge will be available to you during your entire stay to answer any questions you may have about the home. sinatrahouse.com
Nelson™ Ball Lamps Architect George Nelson, who was Herman Miller’s design director from 1945 to 1972, said: “Every truly original idea seems to find its most important expression in a chair.” And then he blew the doors off lighting design. When Nelson was outfitting his office, he coveted a silk-covered Swedish hanging lamp but found it prohibitively expensive. He then recalled seeing a photo in the paper of Liberty ships being mothballed “by having the decks covered with netting and then being sprayed with a self-webbing plastic,” said Nelson. “And then, Whammo!” Inspiration struck, and by the next night, Nelson had designed his first Bubble Lamp® (1947), using a spray coating of translucent plastic polymer over a skeleton of steel wire. “When you put a light in it, it glowed.” A wide range of shapes and sizes are available. dwr.com
Midcentury Storage Bench
This stylish bench from West Elm is crafted from FSC®-certified wood, adding modern-day sustainability to its timeless style. With two handy drawers, it works hard in an entryway, mudroom or at the foot of a bed (think mail sorting, shoe tying, laundry folding…). westelm.com
William Krisel’s Palm Springs: The Language of Modernism Arts & Architecture 1945-54 The Complete Reprint Focusing not only on architecture but also design, art, music, politics, and social issues, Arts & Architecture was an ambitious and groundbreaking publication, possibly highlighted by the famous Case Study House Program, which was championed by the magazine.The era’s greatest architects were featured in A&A, including Neutra, Schindler, Saarinen, Ellwood, Lautner, Eames, and Koenig. A&A was instrumental in putting American architecture—and in particular California Modernism—on the map. This collection comes with ten boxes, each containing a complete year’s worth of Arts & Architecture magazines from 1945–1954. This new TASCHEN publication, limited to 5,000 numbered copies, provides a comprehensive record of midcentury American architecture and brings the legendary Arts & Architecture back to life after forty years. 118 magazines in 10 boxes, 9.9 x 12.7 in., 6156 pages $700, taschen.com
This first major monograph chronicling the work and architectural philosophy of William Krisel features examples and insights from Krisel’s own papers, culled from his personal collection as well as the extensive archives of the Getty Research Institute. Krisel’s architectural drawings and renderings, as well as many archival photographs, highlight examples of his custom homes, mass-produced housing, and recreational facilities in Palm Springs and rest of the Coachella Valley. The book is edited by Heidi Creighton and Chris Menrad, who both live in Kriseldesigned homes in Palm Springs $45, amazon.com
Mini Peanut Planter w/metal legs Vessel USA Inc. was founded in 1998 to revive stunningly simple planters and other ceramic designs that brought acclaim to the Architectural Pottery Collection, a Los Angeles company founded in 1950 by Max and Rita Lawrence. Prominent mid-century LA architects such as Richard Neutra and Pierre Koenig favored the pottery line for spare, geometrically ordered residential gardens and commercial buildings, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York exhibited pieces as early as 1951. Original designs are commissioned and produced from designer specifications. $570, architecturalpottery.com yellowmags.com
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Snout-to-Tail Menu
and Everything in Between The SALO Series presents a Utensil-Free Dining Experience The SALO Series is a traveling sociocultural dining project that was founded by Filipino Chef Yana Gilbuena. On March 29, 2016, the project will begin a two-month test kitchen residency at Boheme, relaunching the Montrose neighborhood bar’s popular “Test Kitchen Tuesdays.” Every week, Yana will introduce a new snout-to-tail menu concept called HAYOP, engaging local farmers and producers as she rotates meats and greens from Texas farms. “Hayop” means “animal” in Tagalog or Filipino. Snout-to-tail, also known as nose-to-tail is “a philosophy of eating and cooking that involves using every possible part of an animal and, thus, minimizing waste.” (Source: MacMillan Dictionary) SALO is not just about the food, it’s about the people for Yana, who thrives on traveling and engendering cultural appreciation through
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the Filipino meals she prepares which are often served “kamayan” style (a traditional method of eating with one’s hands). “You never know who you’ll get to meet that night. Everyone comes in not knowing each other. They’re coming together because they’re curious about Filipino food or they love Filipino food. So, at the end of the night, everyone feels like family, especially because you’re eating with your hands. There’s no pressure to be so formal with a fork and spoon. I just feel like it lessens that expectation and it’s just fun when you see people digging in!” In 2014, Chef Yana embarked on a 50-week pop-up dinner tour that took her to every state in the US and into the Canadian provinces in 2015. Come experience this unusual dining experience before it travels to its next stop—South America.
WHEN: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning March 29 - May 31, 2016
COST: HAYOP menu items are available for purchase a la carte. No reservations required.
WHERE: Boheme 307 Fairview St Houston, TX 77006 For more information: facebook.com/saloseries