Tired of the heat? Do what I do and spend a day at the top of the tram on Mt. San Jacinto. You might even need to bring a sweatshirt!

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.

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Palm Springs is one of the many cities in Southern California cooperating with the Dark Skies program. What is it? Listen in and find out why the lights are low.

The Tennis District has something for everyone. Apartments, condos, historic inns, homes, and great dining opportunities. We explore one of the older neighborhoods in Palm Springs in this episode.

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.

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The Base at 29Palms has a long history from native lands, to glider training, to a school for the newest technology. Check out what this desolate and remote location is all about.

Some of the music in this podcast is John Philip Sousa's compositions played by the Marine Band. Sousa's music is all in the public domain, and these Marine Band recordings are shared by them on the Internet.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.