A Bert's Eye View - Palm Springs Modernism, History and much More — Podcast

Explore Old Las Palmas Neighborhood 22.06.2026 6Min.

Perhaps the oldest neighborhood in Palm Springs. People who live outside Old Las Palmas call it that. Residents of Old Las Palmas simply call it Las Palmas. By any name, this is a great neighborhood to explore by bike or on foot.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

The House of Tomorrow, Today! 15.06.2026 6Min.

The House of Tomorrow, featured in magazine spreads and on postcards, sits in a quiet neighborhood in the city. Here's a brief look at its history!The house is usually open for tours during Modernism Week. If you'd like to drive by, the address is 1350 Ladera Circle.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Celebrate! XOXO Palm Springs! 11.06.2026 7Min.

Palm Springs comes alive this summer with XOXO Palm Springs, a new citywide festival showcasing the creativity, stories, and artistic spirit that define our desert community. For twelve days, the city transforms into an open‑air cultural playground — from theaters and galleries to historic landmarks, boutique hotels, and outdoor stages.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Cars! Gas & Wash in Palm Springs... 08.06.2026 6Min.

It's fitting that a town known for its love of cars (Remember the podcast about the Avanti?) has two monuments to car culture bookending the city.The Desert Hand Car Wash is located at 645 S. Palm Canyon. The Circle K gas station is at 2796 N. Palm Canyon.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Marilyn at 100! Come celebrate! 29.05.2026 7Min.

Palm Springs is hosting a special centennial celebration of Marilyn Monroe's birthday! Come celebrate our attempt at setting a world record!This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Get a great meal at a good price! Celebrate Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week 25.05.2026 6Min.

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week starts in a few days. Join me at a new (soon-to-be-favorite) restaurant and try one of their signature menu items without breaking the bank!Make a reservation at http://VisitGreaterPalmSprings.com/restaurant-weekand you'll donate a $1 to FIND food bank.(sorry, you'll need to cut and paste - we can't share live links...)This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Explore the Ranch Club Neighborhood 18.05.2026 7Min.

Noel Clarke had a vision in the 1950s. We take a look at what remains of what he tried to build. The Ranch Club is where the DAP complex is now on Vista Chino and Sunrise. The housing development is between Sunrise and White Water and Vista Chino and San Rafael.The image accompanying this episode features a restored Hugh Kaptur-designed home in Ranch Club Estates.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Do you feel like I do? Palm Springs Zen 11.05.2026 8Min.

Palm Springs has always had a calming effect on visitors and residents. Join me in exploring the Zen of the city.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.The image accompanying this podcast is from my vintage Palm Springs postcard collection.

A century old and going strong! Casa Cody Inn 04.05.2026 7Min.

Casa Cody Inn is the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs. If walls could talk, the Inn's structures could tell stories that enchant, delight, and amuse. Join me as we look at 100 years of hosting at Casa Cody Inn.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.Thanks to Palm Springs Life for the photo accompanying this podcast.

Discover Twin Palms - The first Modernist Neighbhood 27.04.2026 8Min.

Twin Palms, at the south end of Palm Springs was the first modernist development tract in the city. Discover this neighbohood and what makes it special.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Palm Springs is cool! Even when it is hot!!! 20.04.2026 6Min.

How do those of us who live here all year deal with the summer heat? Listen to find out...This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.BRGFX/Freepik designed this episode's artwork.

A Desert Jewel: La Plaza Shopping Center 13.04.2026 8Min.

90 years old this year and still vibrant, an important part of Palm Springs city life. The story of La Plaza and how it came to be.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week— the celebration of midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture in sunny Palm Springs, California. Join the fun in October and February with tours, talks, parties, and more—tickets and details at ⁠modernismweek.com⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Designated Cool: How Palm Springs protects its past 06.04.2026 6Min.

Join me as we take a deeper look into the Palm Springs City Historic Designation system. What is eligible? What does it mean? Is your favorite building protected?For a complete list of historic sites, visit the Palm Springs City Planning Department pages at this link: This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Secrets in the Shade: The Willows of Palm Springs 30.03.2026 8Min.

Once an exclusive hillside estate, The Willows is a retreat where every room, every step on every path is steeped in history.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Hot Springs - Deep Roots 23.03.2026 7Min.

The Agua Caliente band of the Cahuilla Indians has been in Palm Springs for many centuries. The new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in the middle of Palm Springs was named one of the "World's Greatest Places" by Time magazine. Walk along the Oasis Trail at the Cultural Center with me.Bird songs at the opening of this podcast are traditional Agua Caliente music.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

A jewel in the heart of the city: The Town & Country Center 16.03.2026 7Min.

The Town & Country is a true sanctuary in the middle of a busy city. With a little love and polish, it is ready to shine once more.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Block Party: Palm Springs Breeze Blocks 09.03.2026 6Min.

You've seen them, but did you notice them? There are over 250 patterns of concrete breeze blocks, you can find many of them here in Palm Springs!This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

Downtown Oasis: Tales from the Heart of Palm Springs 02.03.2026 7Min.

The Downtown Park. An oasis in the middle of the city with a long history.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

From Fairways to Footlights: The Bob Hope Desert Classic 23.02.2026 8Min.

Not many sporting events have the celebrity presence that the Bob Hope Desert Classic Golf Tournament had. Today's tournament has less Hollywood luster, but still sparkles in the desert sun!This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.

The inner workings of Modernism Week 16.02.2026 8Min.

It takes a village to put together all of the events during Modernism Week. This week we take a look at some of the "villagers" and their events.This episode of A Bert’s Eye View is brought to you by Modernism Week — your ticket to the best in midcentury and modern architecture, design, and culture, all in vibrant Palm Springs, California. Mark your calendar for October and February, when the city comes alive with tours, talks, parties, and more. Explore the full schedule at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠modernismweek.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The information presented in this podcast is for general knowledge and entertainment purposes only. All research that was done and opinions expressed are our own and not necessarily those of Modernism Week.