Gamble House Presents Charles Phoenix: Architecture in L.A.!

Pop Culture Humorist Kicks-Off Annual

Sidney D. Gamble Lecture Series on Nov. 24, 2013

Pop
culture humorist, Charles Phoenix leads a fun-fueled whirlwind adventure
tour exploring SoCal’s undiscovered and underrated mid-century architectural
gems past and present.

“Charles
Phoenix: Architecture in L.A.!” takes place at 4pm on
Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Art Center College of Art and Design. Charles’ presentation
kicks off the annual Sidney D. Gamble Lecture series which this year focuses on
architecture and design from innovative California originals.

With
his trademark rousing enthusiasm, gracious wit, and keen eye for odd-ball detail,
the Southern California in the 50s author shares spectacular
space-age drive-ins, coffee shops, bowling alleys, strip malls, shopping
centers, extreme homes, dingbat apartments, fast food stands, theme parks and
much more all in glorious color!  

This
live slide show performance will also celebrate Pasadena area landmarks,
Googie, mid-century mod, themed-environments and more!  

Prepare for your local pride to swell! Festive
dress is encouraged but not expected!

Charles Phoenix:
Architecture in L.A.!, 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov.
24, 2013, at Ahmanson Auditorium, Art Center College of Art and Design, 1700
Lida Street, Pasadena 91103. Tickets are $30; $25 FOGH members and reservations
are recommended. For more information or make a reservation, please call (855)
249-1157 or visit www.gamblehouse.org.

Upcoming
Gamble House lectures include: Victoria Kastner (“The Hearst Ranch: Family,
Land and Legacy,” Feb. 11, 2014), Doug Keister (“Storybook Style: Whimsy in
L.A.” March 25, 2014) and Susan Morgan (“Esther McCoy: Piecing Together Los
Angeles,” April 29, 2014).

Series Subscription
Savings - The entire lecture
series can be purchased in advance for $108 or $90 FOGH members. FOGH
memberships start at $40 individual. For more information, please visit www.gamblehouse.org.