Join us for the only home tour and expo devoted to helping Phoenicians reshape and riff off the historic Modern lifestyle.

Co-hosted between SMoCA and the Modern Phoenix Neighborhood Network, our event is devoted exclusively to highlighting postwar achitecture, design, landscape and interiors as they inevitably collide with today's lifestlye and needs.

APRIL 5 FREE Expo 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
In SMoCA and the atrium of the adjacent Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts building

The free public Modern Phoenix Expo features specialty products and service-providers; informative speakers on the historic preservation and research of mid-century design from the City of Scottsdale and City of Phoenix; an exhibition of redesigns for mid-century modern homes by students from the Art Institute of Phoenix; a free door-prize drawing sponsored by Modern Phoenix members; and free admission to SMoCA.

Ticketed afternoon sessions include presentations and workshops with experts including Debbie Abele, Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Scottsdale, on “Modern Scottsdale”; Frank Henry of Taliesin West, designer of the “mushroom” Valley National Bank (now Chase Bank) at 44th Street and Camelback; John Jacquemart on “Researching Your Mid-century Modern Home Using Primary Sources”; and Charlie Ray, designer for The Green Room, on “Cacti and Succulents as Living Sculpture.” Also included during this whirl-wind weekend is SMoCA's annual jewelry trunk show inside the museum, for all of the modern mavens who have a hankering for art-to-wear and design retail therapy!

Special tours of the Hotel Valley Ho

10:00 am - 11:30 am
April 5  & 6
$19.56; Call the Box Office at 480-994-ARTS (2787) for tickets.
Tour meets at the Valley Ho. Valet parking available.

Meet with Ace Bailey, President, Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours for an exclusive extended tour of the Hotel Valley Ho
Tour this iconic Scottsdale resort designed by Ed Varney in 1956 and rehabilitated beyond its glory in 2004 by Mark Philp of Allen + Philp. In addition to the standard tour, guests of Modern Phoenix will experience an exclusive tour of one of the condominium penthouses. Refreshments provided. Tourgoers also receive special discount cards for Trader Vic’s, Café ZuZu and the VH Spa.

Call 480-994-ARTS (2787) or see www.modernphoenix.net/hometour for updates.

Featured April 5 Expo Lectures & Workshops 12:00-5:00 pm; Reserve Ttickets for $8 or $15: 480-994-ARTS (2787)

John Jacquemart, Historian

"Researching Your Midcentury Modern Home using Primary Resources"

Charlie Ray, Designer, The Green Room

"Cacti and Succulents as Living Sculpture" ( a DIY workshop)

Debbie Abele, historic preservation officer for the City of Scottsdale

"Modern Scottsdale"

David Tyda, Editor of Desert Living Magazine with "dream team" guest panel

"Progress + Preservation in Phoenix"

Sunday, April 6: Home Tour in Scottsdale's Village Grove 2- 6pm

This self-guided walking tour takes you through the modernist tract homes of Village Grove, designed by Charles Schreiber for Allied Homes. Also included are the nearby mid-century modern churches including:

• Glass and Garden Church,
• Holy Cross Lutheran Church
• Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix.

Box Office now open! $25 per person. Call 480-994-ARTS. Maximum 400 persons.

Day of Expo: purchase a SMoCA membership and receive $5 off Home Tour. Call 480-994-ARTS [2787] for tickets.