South Palm Canyond Drive in Palm Springs, CA with palm trees and Modernism Week banner

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Puttin’ on the Ritz is going underground, or at least behind the gates of the magnificently renovated swanky 1923 estate of King Camp Gillette, the genius who turned the safety razor into a revolution - for one scandalously glamorous night.

We’re talking flappers flashing fringe, gents in suits sharp enough to slice a tomato and more bubbly than a bootlegger’s bathtub. A hot jazz DJ will keep the joint jumpin’, a slick-fingered illusionist will make you question your eyesight and a gypsy tarot queen will spill the beans on your fate.

Sip on Moonshine cocktails and Bee’s knee’s delights while feasting like the upper crust, on decadent fare and wobbly jelly shots that’ll make you giggle like you’ve been caught in a raid.

Dress Gatsby glam with style and sparkle, keep your hat tipped low, and remember, what happens in the speakeasy, well you know the rest... Now grab your coat, slick back your hair and meet us where the fizz flows ‘til the cops come a knockin’

The Palm Springs Modern Committee (PS ModCom) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of Desert Modern architecture and design. We achieve this through education, advocacy for threatened buildings, promotion of heritage tourism, and the celebration of successes in preservation and adaptive reuse.a

psmodcom.org @psmodcom

Photo Credits: Bill Stewart

Location & Attendee Information

  • What are the appropriate ages for this activity?Person Ages 21 and older
  • Are pets, animals, or service animals permitted?Dog on a leash No pets, service animals permitted
  • Are food and drinks permitted?Food and drink Food & drinks provided
  • What is the policy for personal effects?Bag or purse Large purses, bags, backpacks not permitted
  • Is photography permitted?Camera Personal/non-commercial photography permitted
  • Are restrooms available?Restroom sign Limited restroom availability
  • What type of ADA accessibility is available?Wheelchair Not wheelchair accessible
The organizer of this event is: Palm Springs Modern Committeee

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