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Volume 65 | Number 24
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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS
Modernism Week Celebrates Design, Architecture and Excitement
In This Issue
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1. LITERATURE: Which novel introduced the character of Lisbeth Salander? 2. MOVIES: What was the name of Bill Murray’s character in the 1984 “Ghostbusters” film? 3. HISTORY: Roughly how many people migrated from drought-stricken Dust Bowl states in the United States in the 1930s? 4. ENTERTAINMENT: What was the title of the first arcade video game? Abernathy House.
By Alison Elsner
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ifteen years of midcentury modern glory returns to the Coachella Valley for 11 days, highlighting midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design and vintage culture throughout the region. The signature festival will feature more than 350 events including the Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, tours of iconic homes in more than 30 neighborhoods, walking tours and nightly parties. Also offered are architectural biking and double-decker bus tours,
• The Emperor Charlemagne, who conquered much of Western and Central Europe during the first century, had an unusual relationship with his daughters. He refused to allow them to get married, but he evidently had no objections to their forming, shall we
Photo by Jake Holt, courtesy of Modernism Week
tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a classic car show, garden tours and informative lectures. New events for 2020 include a showcase home and four featured homes, a keynote presentation titled “Daniel Libeskind: Edge of Order,” programs celebrating the Alexander Family, “Daughters of Design: Bertoia, Eames, and Saarinen,” a panel on the saving of the “Sunset Magazine” archives, a tour of the Jerry Lewis house with a “Nutty Professor” party and many others. In between tours, guests can
gather at CAMP headquarters while snacking at the café by Cheeky’s and shopping at the merchandise store by Destination PSP. Whether attending for fun or education, programs bring people together to embrace sustainable modern living.
say, less formal relationships. He doted on his illegitimate grandchildren and even gave money and gifts to their fathers.
• You won’t be surprised to learn that the most dangerous device that is common in the modern world is the automobile. You might be surprised to learn, though, that the second most dangerous is the stair step.
• It was American humorist Evan Esar who came up the following definition: “Statistics: The only science that enables different experts using the same figures to draw different conclusions.” • If you look at a list of the names of the 50 states, you’ll find every letter of the alphabet except Q.
Modernism Week is held February 13-23 in various locations in Coachella Valley. CAMP Headquarters is free and open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tour and program fees vary, many are free. Check website for complete schedule and to purchase tickets online modernismweek.com.
• You’ve probably never heard of Countess Rosa Branicka, but she accomplished an amazing feat. In the mid-19th century, at the age of 63, the wealthy Polish noblewoman became ill. The diagnosis given by experts in Germany
5. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which American humorist once observed, “In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours”? 6. MUSIC: Which 1980s movie featured the theme song “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds? 7. TELEVISION: What was the name of Michael Knight’s car on the series “Knight Rider”? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Which country lies between India and China? 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called “heliophobia”? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the pound sign on a keyboard? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9
was breast cancer, and immediate surgery was recommended. For reasons unknown, the countess declined the treatment, then set about purchasing her own surgical instruments. Once all the tools were assembled, Branicka checked into a hotel in Paris and removed the tumor herself. Reports indicate that she healed well and quickly, and lived to the ripe old age of 82. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.