5 Design Things To Do This Week

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Your week in design events from DnA.

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1. Westweek

The PDC celebrates its 40th birthday at this week’s Westweek, the annual showcase hosted by design showrooms in the “blue whale.”

When: Wednesday March 25, 2015 and Thursday March 26, 2015

Where: Pacific Design Center; 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood

Tickets: Click here to register for individual events.

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2. World Premiere Screening of  “Panama Canal Supersized”

The Panama Canal, the century old innovation that connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean (without having to go around the southern tip of South America) just got an update. In an episode of Modern Marvels from the History Channel called “Panama Canal Supersized” directed by Bill Ferehawk, it will showcase what went into the process when it airs on April 11.

But in the meantime, there will be a screening this Thursday of the episode as well as a panel discussion and Q & A with the director and one of the project’s lead engineers.

When: Thursday March 26, 2015 7:00 PM Cocktail reception; Screening begins at 7:30 PM.

Where: The Lot; 1041 N Formosa Ave, West Hollywood

Tickets:***DnA has 3 pairs of tickets for this private event. Please email caroline.chamberlain@kcrw.org if you are interested. First 3 people to do so will get exclusive tickets to the private screening and panel discussion.

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Photo by David Glomb (The original image is no longer available, please contact KCRW if you need access to the original image.)

3. The Midlife Crisis of Midcentury Modern

Has Midcentury Modern hit a Midlife Crisis? That’s the topic of a lecture with Leo Marmol, FAIA that will be hosted at the new Palm Springs Art Museum. Marmol will discuss conservation strategies for mid-century modern icons and how to navigate what is and isn’t worth preserving.

When: Saturday March 28, 2015 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Where: Palm Springs Museum of Art – Annenberg Theater 101 Museum Dr Palm Springs

Tickets:  $25;  Click here for tickets.

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4. Beyond Graffiti 2 + Urban Hike in Highland Park from A+D Museum

A+D Museum is hosting two great events this weekend: the opening reception of an exhibit focused on graffiti artists and an “Urban Hike” in Highland Park.

Beyond Graffiti 2 will feature the work of artists including: Aise Born, Atlas, Axis, Chaz and more. The exhibit aims to show that graffiti “is more than just adding color or words to a wall – it is an expressive gesture vis à vis architecture, design, and the landscape of the city in which we live.”

And in Highland Park, you’ll get a tour of the neighborhood’s attractions including the Heritage Square Museum, the home of Charles Fletcher Lummis and a heavy dose of Craftsman style architecture.

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When: Opening reception Saturday March 28, 2015 8:30 PM-12:00 AM

Where: A+D Museum; 6032 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles

Tickets: $20; Click here for tickets.

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Urban Hikes: Highland Park

When: Saturday March 28, 2015; 11:00 AM

Where: Highland Park; Meeting location sent in email to those who bought tickets.

Tickets: $20; Click here for tickets.

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5. Downtown Bookfest

Head to downtown LA’s Grand Park for a free book festival this Saturday. Featuring the work of many Los Angeles-based authors, the event will include readings from many authors, a family pavilion and paperbag bookmaking activities.

When: Saturday March 28, 2015; 12:00-5:00 PM

Where: Grand Park; 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles

Tickets: Free and open to the public.

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