Modernism Week – October kicks off with four-days of events

Modernism Week - October kicks off on Thursday with four days for people to experience mid-century architecture, culture, and design.

The annual festival takes place throughout homes in Palm Springs from October 13 to October 16. It's a smaller version of the 11-day festival held annually in February.

There are more than 50 different events spanning the four days.

One of the more popular tours is the Premier Double Decker Architecture Bus Tour which is taken on a 2.5-hour tour. The tour is an overview of some of the most significant civic and commercial buildings as part of Modernism Week - October.

Tickets for a number of tours are still available on the website. Bob Bogard, the spokesperson for Modernism Week said there is something for everyone no matter their budget. The events vary from free - $250.