From Inspiration to Innovation: Four Contemporary Masters; slide show and talk.

## Join contemporary master architects Barbara Bestor, Sean Lockyer, Leo Marmol and Lance O'Donnell discussing how desert Modern architecture influenced their work and where it's headed.

Step inside the midcentury masterpiece Annenberg Health Sciences Building at Eisenhower, designed by E. Stewart Williams, for a rare opportunity to hear from four innovative architects shaping the future of Desert Modern architecture.
Guests will enjoy complimentary valet parking and adjourn to the auditorium where Barbara Bestor, Sean Lockyer, Leo Marmol and Lance O’Donnell will each present striking visual snapshots of how this iconic style has influenced their work and where it’s headed. Julie Makinen, former editor-in-chief of The Desert Sun, will host a moderated discussion and take questions from the audience.
Ticket Link: https://modernismweek.com/2026/films-lectures/from-inspiration-innovation-four-contemporary-masters/
(Just under $40 including fees).
Doors open at 4:00 PM, the presentation will begin at 4:30 PM.
Complimentary valet parking will be available.
Each attendee will receive a complimentary Rancho Mirage Historic Architecture Map.

Hope to see you there. I expect this to be one of the most interesting events during Modernism Week 2026. Thanks, Michael
Ages 21 and older. This is an indoor activity.Wheelchair accessible.
Pets and animals not permitted. Photography permitted.