Dear Friends and Fans of Modern,
As I sit at my computer, still basking in the glory of the 2nd Denver Modernism Show (details below), I realize BREAK TIME IS OVER and it's time to tell everyone what's going on this fall!!!
And there's plenty!....
What's big and mod and (red) all over?
MOD LIVIN'S midcenturi(red) PARTY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!
We are heading into the season of GIVING, folks, and Mod Livin' is kickin it off with an OVER THE TOP CHARITY PARTY kicking off a super new 6-month giving program.... It's tied in with the international (red) movement!
(red) is a new phenomenon, sweeping the country.... It's a chance for people to get involved and funnel money to those in need just by buying cool stuff they'd want to buy anyway. Companies like Mod Livin' and certain manufacturers are giving 10% of the sale price of anything that is the color RED to support the Global Fund, an organization that is an international leader in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. How cool is THAT?!
So put on your red dress (guys, you can just wear pants...) and GET TO MOD LIVIN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, OCT. 26 (tomorrow!).... 6-9pm. 5327 E. Colfax Ave. They're suggesting a $10 donation at the door, to get folks into that GIVING mood! But once inside, you'll be able to eat and drink your donation's worth, thanks to plenty of hip and generous sponsors!
The HUGE gala (red) auction starts at 7pm... with a long list of groovy goodies on the block... including A COCKTAIL PARTY FOR 20 AT THE SCULPTURE HOUSE (aka the Sleeper House, the Clamshell House... you know the one... in Genesee!) How much would you bid for THAT opportunity!!?? Auction proceeds benefit the Global Fund and the Colorado AIDS project! Aristocrat Auctions is stepping up to make sure the evening is professional and fun!
This is a BIGGIE, gang! If you're not at this party... you're just not where it's at, baby!
Picture you and 19 of your friends having cocktails here!
Bid for it at Mod Livin' Friday night!
Denver Modernism Show draws nearly 3,000 people~ ... 2008 Dates, Location Announced!
Holy COW! Thanks to the 2,900 of you who helped make the 2007 Denver Modernism Show such a gigantic smash hit! The turnout was phenomenal, sales were great and the events were all well-attended. Charles Phoenix had Standing Room Only for both of his Retro Slide Shows! The Art Gallery section was packed with over 100 entries (we had nearly 200 submissions)! And, as a testament to the volume of show sales, two dealers left with NOTHING, having sold everything they brought!
Kudos to Chris Bailey and Dynamic Events for the show's fantastic production values... our beautiful walls, track lights and wall paper added a new dimension to the show, that we plan to continue!
And now.... MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Aug. 15 - 17, 2008! And - YES - we're moving to a BIGGER VENUE!!! The 3rd Annual Denver Modernism Show will be held at the National Western Complex, near the intersection of I-25 and I-70! How convenient is that? We have a GREAT SPACE in the Expo Hall (Hall of Education).... Our show floor is expanding to over 25,000 sq ft! And we have the Coors Art Room on our floor, too - a gorgeous Art Gallery! And.. we'll have BETTER CATERING!
How much have we expanded in 3 years? The Art Gallery for 2008 is the same size as the entire 2006 Denver Modernism Show! Stay tuned for lots more info on this one, gang!
L to R: Cincinnati Modern's booth; Plus Gallery booth; Eames Demetrios sold out of books!
Charles Phoenix RETURNS -- for Retro HOLIDAY Slide Show Nov. 29!
If you saw him at the Denver Modernism Show in August, you KNOW he's fabulous!
If you saw him on Martha Stewart this month, you KNOW he's hot!
If you HAVEN'T seen him.... my friend, you are out of the LOOP!
GET OUT THE EGGNOG AND FRUIT CAKE! Cuz....
CHARLES PHOENIX'S RETRO HOLIDAY SLIDE SHOW
IS COMING TO DENVER!
Thursday, Nov. 29
7 - 9 pm
Robert W. Steele Elementary School Auditorium
320 S. Marion Parkway
north of Washington Park 1 block east of Alameda and Downing
WHAT: Charles Phoenix, America's Favorite Histo-Tainer, supercharges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud funny celebration of mid-century American Holiday Culture! You'll be put into the Holiday Sprit like never before! Experience how we decorated, dressed up, dined, drank and smoked during the holidays in the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Celebrate New Year’s with the most bizarre rose floats ever; Easter mixing cocktails in a motel bathroom and 4th of July fireworks at Disneyland. Carve a jack-o-lantern with a suburban dad and dress up for Halloween, and then live the tragic life of a Thanksgiving turkey. Attend a Christmas bondage party then learn how to make a toilet paper Christmas tree. Visit Santa’s Village, Southern California’s most bizarre theme park, see who got the best toys on Christmas morning and more IN COLOR!
WHERE: Built in the 1930s-40s, Steele Elementary is designated a Historical Landmark for its amazing Deco design and accents... which are STILL INTACT today! The Auditorium, immediately inside the front door, is spectacular... It even has a BALCONY! The giant wooden stage is flanked with red velvet curtains and the seating is comfy and sized for adults! Located in one of Denver's hippest areas, just north of Washington Park, the school is very central, with tons of free street parking. What better place to get into a nostalgic mood... than in a historical elementary school! You'll LOVE IT!
WHO: LA's Charles Phoenix has been called the "King of Retro!" Earlier this month, he was on the Martha Stewart Show, delighting viewers with his vintage Halloween slides! He has written several fabulous books on mid-century culture, and is regarded as LA's primary kitsch culture preservationist... His slide shows are LEGENDARY!
HOW: How do you get tickets? You can buy them ad the door (if still available) or in advance! Admission is $20 and includes eggnog and treats! Advance Tickets available while they last at
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/78287159 .
All American Vogue Closing in November
Ronnie Crawford has been selling vintage clothes, furniture and accessories on Denver's hip S. Broadway strip for 29 years! That's why it truly pains me to report that he is retiring from the biz.... and his shop, All American Vogue, 10 S. Broadway, is closing in November. While the "official" last day is Nov. 1, employees say to expect the shop to be open until around Thanksgiving. Currently all vintage clothes are 50% off, and vintage furniture is 30% off. So, get down there, pay your respects, and show some love....
National Scene: New Modernism Show in Vegas; LAMA sets record prices!Don't you just LOVE modernism shows???? Well, now, thanks to
Rosemary Krieger and
Dolphin Promotions, we'll have MORE to love in 2008! Dolphin is launching TWO new modernism shows ... and they're both out west! MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Sept 12 - 14, 2008 - San Francisco Modernism Show (an extremely high end affair is planned...)
Oct. 3 - 5, 2008 - Las Vegas Modernism Show (Hey - this will be the closest one to Denver! ROAD TRIP!!!)
....Also on the national modernism scene,
LAMA, the Los Angeles Modern Auctions, reports RECORD PRICES for several pieces at their California Design and Fine Art auction held recently YAAAY!
LAMA achieved world records for works by Judy Chicago (“Car Hood” realized $288,000), Andy Warhol (“Jane Fonda” realized $45,000), Richard Diebenkorn (“High Green I” realized $156,000) as well as strong prices for works by Milo Baughman and Sam Maloof (Dining table realized $144,000). It was a standing room only crowd with heavy international interest. Overall the sale realized $1.9M, a LAMA record! For more, visit www.lamodern.com
Ciao, ya'll....
