Today at Modernism Week – 02.15.16

Image: Shel Mosk
Image: Shel Mosk

Happy President’s Day!  We hope you’re all enjoying the long weekend.  POTUS might be golfing, but if he were into modernism, we’d tell him to snag a ticket to some of these events today.

Today at CAMP

Here’s what’s happening at CAMP today.

  • Conversation with Hugh Kaptur – 2014 Star Recipient, architect, desert modernist.
  • Pashley Bike Giveaway – Don’t forget to participate in this fun bike giveaway contest to win one of these gorgeous bikes.  Stop by CAMP to see them in person, then participate online!
  • Tribeca Short List – Stop by CAMP to see an amazing Mad Men exhibition comprised of costumes, furniture and other amazing period memorabilia from the show.  Pick up some authentic Mad Men goodies, courtesy of Tribeca Short List and sign up for this new curated film service.  Then sit back and watch their curated list of MCM movies.

Tours

It’s not too late to hop on a tour.

Parties

  • Retro Pinball Mania – A little piece of Americana.  Don’t miss this trip out to the Museum of Pinball for a night of play. 21 and over!

Talks

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Image: Playboy Magazine, 1961
  • Lunch and Learn with Eames, Nelson, Bertoia, Saarinen, and Herman Miller – Spend the day at the Annenberg Theater taking in this amazing design lecture package deal!  Learn more about these iconic designers, their time at Cranbrook, and their work, then stick around after the lectures for book signings with the authors, scholars, and descendants of these legendary designers  from the day’s lectures, courtesy of AMMO Books.
  • Modernism Show & Sale – Today is the last day to catch the show.  Tickets sold at the door.

Free

  • Vintage Car Show – For the car enthusiasts and gear head, this is a feast for the eyes. Also, it’s a free event!