Sinatra, Beatles and jazz fest: A guide to Modernism Week 2024 entertainment offerings
- Oops!Something went wrong.Please try again later.
Modernism Week isn’t all architecture lectures and bus tours. This year's 11-day festival also includes several live entertainment offerings such as tribute performers and concerts by modern artists with a '50s-inspired sound to put you in a mid-century mood.
Whether you're a fan of The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, jazz or other vintage music, there's something for everyone.
Here's your guide to Modernism Week's entertainment offerings.
'Route 66: A Musical and Culinary Journey Across America'
Get your kicks on Route 66 with an interactive music experience and atmosphere that pays homage to one of America's original highways. The event includes a four-course dinner, cocktails and classic songs saluting the open road from Santa Monica to Chicago.
If you go: 7 p.m. Feb. 16-24, PS Underground, 1700 S. Camino Real, Suite 2. $195, price includes meal. modernismweek.com
‘Swinging On A Star: An Evening of Jimmy Van Heusen’s Songs’
Those who have never heard of Jimmy Van Heusen have heard at least one of his songs. The composer and songwriter wrote over 1,000 tunes, and Sinatra recorded more of his songs than any other composer he worked with. Many of his tracks are considered American Standards. You can expect vocalist Marissa Mulder to perform Van Heusen’s classics “Come Fly With Me” and “All The Way,” including lesser-known tracks such as “Sunday, Monday, or Always.”
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. $35 to $50. modernismweek.com
‘Swingin’ The Disney Songbook’
Do you enjoy music from classic Disney films? You’ll dance the night away at this retro jazz performance by The New Jet Set featuring Adryon de León of the Disney songbook. This stellar quartet merges its musicianship with Disney images and period footage.
If you go: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. $35 to $50. modernismweek.com
Palm Springs International Jazz Festival
The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival is partnering with Modernism Week to feature classic and modern renowned jazz musicians such as Herb Albert and Lani Hall (Feb. 24), The Cookers (Feb. 25), Veronica Swift (Feb. 25) and blues legend Taj Mahal and African vocalist Sona Jobarteh (Feb. 25).
If you go: Multiple performances Feb. 24-25. Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 N. Museum Drive, Palm Springs. Ticket prices vary by performance. modernismweek.com
'Beatles & Beyond: Mod Music and Cocktail Party'
The Beatles had mid-century modern taste and style during the band's early years. Celebrate the Fab Four's songs at this Mod Music and Cocktail Party with local musicians the Gand Band, featuring a screen projecting Beatles images and graphics. The party includes cocktails, appetizers and music by Palm Springs Piano Bar in the lobby.
If you go: 5 p.m. Feb. 18 and 24, Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. $95, price includes one drink. modernismweek.com
Desert Sun reporter Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment. He can be reached at brian.blueskye@desertsun.com or on Twitter at @bblueskye.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: A guide to Modernism Week live entertainment offerings in Palm Springs
