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ARTS &#38; CRAFTS CONFERENCE
GROVE PARK INN
ASHEVILLE, N.C.
The 22nd annual Arts &#38; Crafts Conference, organized by conference director Bruce Johnson, will include seminar speakers, hands-on workshops, daily discussion groups, walking tours and house tours, demonstrations, educational exhibits and booths containing some of the leading Arts &#38; Crafts antiques dealers, artists and artisans. “Every aspect of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FEB. 19-21<br />
ARTS &amp; CRAFTS CONFERENCE<br />
GROVE PARK INN<br />
ASHEVILLE, N.C.</p>
<p>The 22nd annual Arts &amp; Crafts Conference, organized by conference director Bruce Johnson, will include seminar speakers, hands-on workshops, daily discussion groups, walking tours and house tours, demonstrations, educational exhibits and booths containing some of the leading Arts &amp; Crafts antiques dealers, artists and artisans. “Every aspect of this three-day event is designed with you in mind,” says Johnson. “From each of the eight major seminars to the daily Small Group Discussions to the 125 exhibitors, every activity and each event for these three days have been selected with you, your Arts &amp; Crafts education, your home, and your enjoyment in mind.”<br />
The Grove Park Inn Arts &amp; Crafts Conference includes the country’s largest and most important Arts &amp; Crafts antiques show of the year. Dealers are from across the United States and England, bringing a wide variety of furniture, art pottery, metalware, textiles, books and art. Visitors can view rare examples of Stickley, Roycroft and Limbert furniture, Rookwood, Grueby and Van Briggle pottery and Dirk van Erp, Karl Kipp and Liberty metalware — as well as their more common (and more affordable) counterparts:  Lifetime, Stickley Brothers and J.M. Young furniture, Roseville, Weller and Wheatley pottery and Old Mission Kopper Kraft, Roycroft and Heinrichs metalware.<br />
For questions pertaining to the conference events, phone Johnson at (828) 628-1915. For conference registration, call Sarah Urquhart at the same number.<br />
SOHO LECTURE: THE NEW<br />
ADOBE HOME<br />
FEB. 25, 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
Adobe Chapel Museum, 3963 Conde St., Old Town, San Diego.<br />
Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) will present a lecture on the new book “The New Adobe Home,” followed by a book signing and light refreshments.<br />
Join authors Michael Byrne and Dottie Larson as they present the use of adobe through a variety of exceptionally elegant homes in California, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico. These homes comprise a combination of history, furnishings, art, and interior and exterior spaces with adobe construction, adobe style, or detailing. Adobe is a material suitable for the humblest of dwellings to the grandest. Easily shaped into dramatic architectural features such as archways, niches, and fireplaces, with its natural or whitewashed color and texture, it serves as a dramatic backdrop for all styles of furnishings and art.<br />
About the book<br />
This beautiful volume features examples of luxurious adobe or adobe-style homes, including a centuries-old renovated hacienda, once the home of a past president of Mexico; a mid-century Clifford May masterpiece; a luxurious estate that pairs Southwestern style with Asian influences; a contemporary dwelling that sits like a sculpture in the Sonoran Desert; and many others. San Diego is featured with several exceptional adobes both historic and contemporary as well as other Southern California homes. Stunning photographs of each home by photographer Amy Haskell are accompanied by an exploration of what makes the home special and unique.<br />
About the authors<br />
With a love of adobe buildings and design in general, Michael Byrne designed an adobe home for partner Dottie Larson and himself, creating a wonderful backdrop for her art as well as for other artists. Byrne graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in architecture, and from the University of Arizona with a master’s in city planning. He is a principal with the WLB Group Inc., a Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Las Vegas, Nevada, firm offering planning, landscape architecture, and engineering services. Dottie Larson earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, University of Dayton, and completed an art major at the University of Arizona, Tucson. Her love of interior spaces and art has driven her to launch a new career in interior design with her own consulting business after almost thirty years as graphic design and graphic standards director at the University of Arizona, along with interior design, Larson is an artist and paints non-objective art, acrylic on canvas, large format.<br />
Book &amp; Lecture $38.06 (Includes tax).<br />
Lecture only $15 (Free with purchase of the book).<br />
For more, call (619) 297-9327.</p>
<p>MARCH<br />
SOHO ANNUAL HISTORIC<br />
HOME TOUR<br />
MARCH 21<br />
Save Our Heritage Organisation’s annual Historic Home Tour begins at the SOHO Museum Shop at the Marston House at 3525 Seventh Ave. in the 1905 Carriage House. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />
A Show &amp; Sale  will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Marston House.  Antiques and new furnishings from invited vendors who cater to collectors and historic homeowners.<br />
A Silent Auction  will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Marston House.  Proceeds from the one-day Tour, Sale and Auction will benefit SOHO’s advocacy and preservation work.<br />
About the Tour<br />
This is a rare opportunity to tour five private historic homes on San Diego’s Seventh Avenue. The fabled homes, designed and built for prominent citizens between 1904 and 1913, form one of Southern California’s architecturally significant enclaves. Bordering on Balboa Park, the houses are the work of four of San Diego’s most acclaimed architects: Irving J. Gill, William Hebbard, Frank Mead and Richard Requa. Representative of the Arts and Crafts movement, these homes are the result of Gill’s experimental early modernism and Mead’s fascination with the indigenous architecture of the American Southwest and North Africa.<br />
Advance tickets are $25 for SOHO members, $30 for nonmembers. Call (619) 297-9327 or (619) 297-7511.<br />
Hebbard and Gill, San Diego’s most prestigious architecture firm in the early 20th century, designed several of the residences that will be open to tour, beginning with the 1905 Arts and Crafts-style mansion for George White Marston, a visionary civic leader, philanthropist and early conservationist and historic preservationist.   During a drawn-out construction period due to Gill’s work on the East Coast, the architect persuaded the Marstons to eliminate non-structural half-timbering from the exterior. This change from a design rooted in the English Arts and Crafts tradition thrust the house into modernity, as did interior design innovations.<br />
Also in 1905, Alice Lee, a socially prominent developer, hired Hebbard and Gill to design three homes arranged around a common central garden. She and her companion, Katherine Teats, shared the center house, which will be open for the tour, where they entertained President and Mrs. Teddy Roosevelt and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. They rented out the side cottages, which were joined to the main house by a U-shaped pergola. Architectural historian Thomas S. Hines has written that these horizontal, hip-roofed structures represent “the best of Gill’s California improvisations on (Frank Lloyd) Wright’s Prairie themes.”   Marston sold land directly north of the Marston House to his sister and brother-in-law, Lilla and Frederick Burnham, another civic leader who was a harbor commissioner in 1906. They also hired Hebbard and Gill, with Gill as the lead designer, to design a large, boxy red brick house that broke with the English Arts and Crafts cottage style in favor of the more modern streamlined style of its neighbor, the Marston house.   Mead and Requa designed a stripped-down, geometric home inspired by Pueblo architecture for Lorenze and Miriam Barney in 1913. It stands next to the house Lorenze’s parents had commissioned two years earlier from Pacific Building Company, a San Diego design and construction firm staffed by Gill’s former draftsmen.</p>
<p>CORONADO MUSEUM OF HISTORY<br />
AND ART<br />
“Hotel del Coronado Tour”: The Coronado Museum of History and Art offers a one-hour, docent-led tour of the Hotel del Coroado and its history. It is the only tour to go inside the hotel. Make reservations through the Coronado Visitors Center by calling (619) 437-8788. The fee is $15. Tours run Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.</p>
<p>“Promenade Through the Past”: Departs from the lobby of the Museum of History and Art, 1100 Orange Ave, Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Learn about some of Coronado’s famous buildings and architectural sites, including Tent City resort. Tour fee includes “Promenade through the Past – A Walking Tour Guidebook of Coronado” and covers admission into the Museum of History and Art. $10. (619) 437-8788. Reservations Required.</p>
<p>GAMBLE HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, PASADENA<br />
The David B. Gamble House, constructed in 1908, is an internationally recognized masterpiece of the turn-of-the-century Arts &amp; Crafts movement in America. It is the most complete and original example of the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene and a National Historic Landmark. One-hour guided tours Thursday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Closed national holidays. General admission: $8; Students/65+: $5; Children under 12 with an adult, free. Group tours available by reservation. For information call (626) 793-3334.</p>
<p>MUSEUM OF ART<br />
ONGOING, LONG BEACH<br />
The museum home includes a splendid, imposing example of the Craftsman bungalow. Built in 1912 as the summer home of heiress Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, it has the natural materials and rugged texture of wood shingles and clinker brick. The prominent gables and projecting rafter beams, like the rest of the main house and carriage house, retain their original integrity. The style is echoed by similar homes in the nearby Bluff Park Historic District. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119.</p>
<p>STANLEY RANCH MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, GARDEN GROVE<br />
A California bungalow built in 1916 is one focal point of this two-acre property, home to some of Garden Grove’s oldest homes and business buildings. Phone the Garden Grove Historical Society at (714) 530-8871.</p>
<p>LUMMIS HOME MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, HIGHLAND PARK<br />
The arroyo-stone home built by Charles Fletcher Lummis, founder of the Southwest Museum, is a state historic monument listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 200 E. Ave. 43. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. For information, call (323) 222-0546.</p>
<p>LANTERMAN HOUSE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, LA CANADA<br />
The Craftsman-style house, built in 1914 by Arthur Haley, was the region’s first concrete residence. Located at 4420 Encinas Dr., it is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the first and third Sundays of the month, from 1-4 p.m. Adults, $3; students, $1; under 12, free. For more information, call (818) 790-1421.</p>
<p>HOMESTEAD MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, CITY OF INDUSTRY<br />
Documenting a century of Southern California history, the six-acre museum features the Workman House, La Casa Nueva and El Campo Santo cemetery; 15415 E. Don Julian Road. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. (626) 968-8492.</p>
<p>L.A. ART DECO TOURS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
Tours of downtown Los Angeles are led on Saturdays; $5 admission. For reservations, call (213) 623-CITY.</p>
<p>JUDSON STUDIOS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
The Judson Studios served as the turn-of-the-century core of the Arroyo Craftsman movement, located at 200 S. Ave. 66. For more information, call (800) 445-8376 or click on judsonstudios.com.</p>
<p>HERITAGE VILLAGE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, CLAREMONT<br />
The first Saturday of each month. The 1 3/4 hour walk begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 W. First St. (Walk is canceled if it’s raining at 8 a.m.) Call (909) 621-8871.</p>
<p>RIORDAN MANSION PARK<br />
ONGOING, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.<br />
One of Arizona’s best examples of Craftsman architecture, the mansion was designed by Charles Whittlesey and built as a duplex. Original furnishings, including pieces by Ellis, Stickley and Tiffany Studios, are found at the house museum. Guided, handicapped-accessible tours are held daily. The house is located at 409 Riordan Road. Further details are available at (520) 779-4395.</p>
<p>BOETTCHER MANSION<br />
OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN<br />
ONGOING, GOLDEN, COLO.<br />
Tour a 1917 Arts &amp; Crafts mansion, a 10,000-square-foot summer home built by Charles Boettcher, famous Colorado entrepreneur. Dramatic cathedral ceilings with carved beams, massive stone walk-in fireplace, some original hardware and lighting. See permanent exhibit of early mansion photos and original blueprints, including an ink-on-linen drawing. Open all year, generally Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday varies. On 110 forested acres with views of the Continental Divide and the Colorado plains. Twenty minutes from Denver. Free for touring. Call (303) 526-0855.</p>
<p>MOSS MANSION<br />
ONGOING, BILLINGS, MONT.<br />
Nearly unchanged since 1903, Moss Mansion, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, can be found on the National Register of Historical Places. Visitors will find original furniture, Oriental carpets, handmade light fixtures, and a variety of design styles inside the mansion. Contact (406) 256-5100.</p>
<p>KELL HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS<br />
Frank Kell built one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Wichita Falls, the red-brick neoclassic Kell House in 1909. It features distinctive architecture, original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts and early-20th-century costumes. Exhibitions change in April and September. Ask for directions to the Southland and Floral Heights bungalow neighborhoods when you visit. The Kell House is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Adults, $3; children 12 and under, $1. For information, call (940) 723-2712.</p>
<p>VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY<br />
ONGOING, COLORADO SPRINGS<br />
With its works showcased in world-renowned museums such as the Louvre and Metropolitan Museum of Art, complimentary tours of the Van Briggle studio were established in 1899. Call (719) 633-7729 for further information.</p>
<p>FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
These 45-minute guided tours of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio are offered year-round at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 951 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 848-1976.</p>
<p>UNITY TEMPLE<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the temple is open weekdays, 1-4 p.m., with weekend guided tours. Call (708) 383-8873. More Craftsman gems are evident throughout Chicagoland neighborhoods.</p>
<p>JOHNSON WAX CO. BUILDING<br />
ONGOING, RACINE, WIS.<br />
Reservations are required for tours, held Fridays only, of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building. Call (262) 260-2000 for information.</p>
<p>BRYN ATHYN CATHEDRAL<br />
ONGOING, BRYN ATHYN, PENN.<br />
Guided tours of the center of the Swedenborgian community. Specialty tours by request. The cathedral was built between 1919-1927 using a purist idea of the Arts &amp; Crafts Artisan Guild System. Some of the original guild shops are still in use and continue to house craftsmen. This building and its environment are unique among Arts &amp; Crafts communities in that the religious beliefs of the Swedenborgian community were blended with the Arts &amp; Crafts ideology. Tours for individuals are free. Tours for large groups $2 per person. Contact the cathedral between the hours of 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at (215) 947-0266.</p>
<p>GUSTAV STICKLEY EXHIBIT<br />
ONGOING, SYRACUSE, N.Y.<br />
A small ongoing exhibit of Gustav Stickley and the Arts &amp; Crafts era. Showing period examples of his work along with his peers. At the Everson Museum, corner of Harrison and State streets. Call (315) 447-6064.</p>
<p>GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, NEW YORK<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (212) 423-3500 for more.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[ART EXCURSION: SAN DIEGO MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME TOUR
DEC. 12
Experience San Diego Modernism as reflected in the region’s art, architecture and design in this home tour sponsored by the Mingei International Museum. Visit homes, from Mt. Helix to the beach, designed by stellar local architects including Lloyd Ruocco, Loch Crane and John Mock, as well as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ART EXCURSION: SAN DIEGO MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME TOUR<br />
DEC. 12</p>
<p>Experience San Diego Modernism as reflected in the region’s art, architecture and design in this home tour sponsored by the Mingei International Museum. Visit homes, from Mt. Helix to the beach, designed by stellar local architects including Lloyd Ruocco, Loch Crane and John Mock, as well as the only local project by legendary L.A. designer Craig Ellwood. The four featured homes, painstakingly restored, offer authentic indoor and outdoor experiences, carefully selected furniture and numerous works by local artists, including John Dirks, Toza Radakovich, James Hubbell and many more. The cost is $65 for museum members, $85 for nonmembers. The price includes transportation, boxed lunch, wine and appetizers at one of the homes. Pickup location is Balboa Park. For information, call (619) 239-0003, Ext. 116.</p>
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<p>PASADENA HERITAGE<br />
CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR<br />
DEC. 30</p>
<p>Enjoy a two-hour bus tour led by expert guides from Pasadena Heritage. You will see how Pasadena developed from a simple Indiana farm colony to the wealthiest resort community in the United States during the 1920s. Visit the Arroyo Seco, where it all started — home of the Rose Bowl. See Old Pasadena, the city’s original downtown and a model for revitalization. Visit architecturally distinguished neighborhoods filled with Victorian, Craftsman and Mediterranean-inspired homes.<br />
The tour departs at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Cost is $40.</p>
<p>San Diego’s newest shopping destination for lovers of historic architecture, gardens and preservation is the Save Our Heritage Organisation Museum Shop at the Marston House &amp; Gardens in Balboa Park. Located in a charming, 1905 carriage house, the shop offers visitors a distinctive mix of attractive gift items, Arts and Crafts furnishings and books that support the Museum’s educational mission while enhancing the Museum experience for tourists and San Diegans alike. Admission to the shop is free.</p>
<p>Visitors will find signature products created especially for SOHO that celebrate the estates history and the interests and legacy of the Marston family. An avid gardener, George W. Marston is best known as a visionary civic leader and philanthropist who is also considered San Diego’s first preservationist.</p>
<p>The 750-square-foot Craftsman-style carriage house, which has never been open to the public before, is paneled in warm redwood and features an original horse stall and handsome windows. It is cozily furnished with chairs from the Marston family to encourage visitors to sit and browse through the shop’s wide array of hard-to-find books and publications on regional architecture, home décor, gardening, nature and history.</p>
<p>“We also carry unique gift items that reflect SOHO’s dedication to education and advocacy in honor of our region’s historic resources,” said Alana Coons, the nonprofit group’s events and education director. “We’re very excited to be introducing items of lasting value that complement the property’s garden and decorative arts history.”</p>
<p>CORONADO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART<br />
“Hotel del Coronado Tour”: The Coronado Museum of History and Art offers a one-hour, docent-led tour of the Hotel del Coroado and its history. It is the only tour to go inside the hotel. Make reservations through the Coronado Visitors Center by calling (619) 437-8788. The fee is $15. Tours run Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.</p>
<p>“Promenade Through the Past”: Departs from the lobby of the Museum of History and Art, 1100 Orange Ave, Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Learn about some of Coronado’s famous buildings and architectural sites, including Tent City resort. Tour fee includes “Promenade through the Past – A Walking Tour Guidebook of Coronado” and covers admission into the Museum of History and Art. $10. (619) 437-8788. Reservations Required.</p>
<p>GAMBLE HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, PASADENA<br />
The David B. Gamble House, constructed in 1908, is an internationally recognized masterpiece of the turn-of-the-century Arts &amp; Crafts movement in America. It is the most complete and original example of the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene and a National Historic Landmark. One-hour guided tours Thursday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Closed national holidays. General admission: $8; Students/65+: $5; Children under 12 with an adult, free. Group tours available by reservation. For information call (626) 793-3334.</p>
<p>MUSEUM OF ART<br />
ONGOING, LONG BEACH<br />
The museum home includes a splendid, imposing example of the Craftsman bungalow. Built in 1912 as the summer home of heiress Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, it has the natural materials and rugged texture of wood shingles and clinker brick. The prominent gables and projecting rafter beams, like the rest of the main house and carriage house, retain their original integrity. The style is echoed by similar homes in the nearby Bluff Park Historic District. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119.</p>
<p>STANLEY RANCH MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, GARDEN GROVE<br />
A California bungalow built in 1916 is one focal point of this two-acre property, home to some of Garden Grove’s oldest homes and business buildings. Phone the Garden Grove Historical Society at (714) 530-8871.</p>
<p>LUMMIS HOME MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, HIGHLAND PARK<br />
The arroyo-stone home built by Charles Fletcher Lummis, founder of the Southwest Museum, is a state historic monument listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 200 E. Ave. 43. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. For information, call (323) 222-0546.</p>
<p>LANTERMAN HOUSE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, LA CANADA<br />
The Craftsman-style house, built in 1914 by Arthur Haley, was the region’s first concrete residence. Located at 4420 Encinas Dr., it is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the first and third Sundays of the month, from 1-4 p.m. Adults, $3; students, $1; under 12, free. For more information, call (818) 790-1421.</p>
<p>HOMESTEAD MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, CITY OF INDUSTRY<br />
Documenting a century of Southern California history, the six-acre museum features the Workman House, La Casa Nueva and El Campo Santo cemetery; 15415 E. Don Julian Road. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. (626) 968-8492.</p>
<p>L.A. ART DECO TOURS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
Tours of downtown Los Angeles are led on Saturdays; $5 admission. For reservations, call (213) 623-CITY.</p>
<p>JUDSON STUDIOS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
The Judson Studios served as the turn-of-the-century core of the Arroyo Craftsman movement, located at 200 S. Ave. 66. For more information, call (800) 445-8376 or click on judsonstudios.com.</p>
<p>HERITAGE VILLAGE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, CLAREMONT<br />
The first Saturday of each month. The 1 3/4 hour walk begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 W. First St. (Walk is canceled if it’s raining at 8 a.m.) Call (909) 621-8871.</p>
<p>RIORDAN MANSION PARK<br />
ONGOING, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.<br />
One of Arizona’s best examples of Craftsman architecture, the mansion was designed by Charles Whittlesey and built as a duplex. Original furnishings, including pieces by Ellis, Stickley and Tiffany Studios, are found at the house museum. Guided, handicapped-accessible tours are held daily. The house is located at 409 Riordan Road. Further details are available at (520) 779-4395.</p>
<p>BOETTCHER MANSION<br />
OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN<br />
ONGOING, GOLDEN, COLO.<br />
Tour a 1917 Arts &amp; Crafts mansion, a 10,000-square-foot summer home built by Charles Boettcher, famous Colorado entrepreneur. Dramatic cathedral ceilings with carved beams, massive stone walk-in fireplace, some original hardware and lighting. See permanent exhibit of early mansion photos and original blueprints, including an ink-on-linen drawing. Open all year, generally Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday varies. On 110 forested acres with views of the Continental Divide and the Colorado plains. Twenty minutes from Denver. Free for touring. Call (303) 526-0855.</p>
<p>MOSS MANSION<br />
ONGOING, BILLINGS, MONT.<br />
Nearly unchanged since 1903, Moss Mansion, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, can be found on the National Register of Historical Places. Visitors will find original furniture, Oriental carpets, handmade light fixtures, and a variety of design styles inside the mansion. Contact (406) 256-5100.</p>
<p>KELL HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS<br />
Frank Kell built one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Wichita Falls, the red-brick neoclassic Kell House in 1909. It features distinctive architecture, original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts and early-20th-century costumes. Exhibitions change in April and September. Ask for directions to the Southland and Floral Heights bungalow neighborhoods when you visit. The Kell House is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Adults, $3; children 12 and under, $1. For information, call (940) 723-2712.</p>
<p>VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY<br />
ONGOING, COLORADO SPRINGS<br />
With its works showcased in world-renowned museums such as the Louvre and Metropolitan Museum of Art, complimentary tours of the Van Briggle studio were established in 1899. Call (719) 633-7729 for further information.</p>
<p>FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
These 45-minute guided tours of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio are offered year-round at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 951 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 848-1976.</p>
<p>UNITY TEMPLE<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the temple is open weekdays, 1-4 p.m., with weekend guided tours. Call (708) 383-8873. More Craftsman gems are evident throughout Chicagoland neighborhoods.</p>
<p>JOHNSON WAX CO. BUILDING<br />
ONGOING, RACINE, WIS.<br />
Reservations are required for tours, held Fridays only, of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building. Call (262) 260-2000 for information.</p>
<p>BRYN ATHYN CATHEDRAL<br />
ONGOING, BRYN ATHYN, PENN.<br />
Guided tours of the center of the Swedenborgian community. Specialty tours by request. The cathedral was built between 1919-1927 using a purist idea of the Arts &amp; Crafts Artisan Guild System. Some of the original guild shops are still in use and continue to house craftsmen. This building and its environment are unique among Arts &amp; Crafts communities in that the religious beliefs of the Swedenborgian community were blended with the Arts &amp; Crafts ideology. Tours for individuals are free. Tours for large groups $2 per person. Contact the cathedral between the hours of 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at (215) 947-0266.</p>
<p>GUSTAV STICKLEY EXHIBIT<br />
ONGOING, SYRACUSE, N.Y.<br />
A small ongoing exhibit of Gustav Stickley and the Arts &amp; Crafts era. Showing period examples of his work along with his peers. At the Everson Museum, corner of Harrison and State streets. Call (315) 447-6064.</p>
<p>GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, NEW YORK<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (212) 423-3500 for more.</p>
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RARE IRVING GILL FURNITURE
ON DISPLAY AT MARSTON HOUSE, BALBOA PARK
Redwood furniture designed a century ago by Irving J. Gill, San Diego’s foremost modernist architect, is on public view together for the first time at the recently reopened Marston House Museum and Gardens in Balboa Park.   A simple bed, a dining room server, three chairs with [...]]]></description>
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<p>RARE IRVING GILL FURNITURE<br />
ON DISPLAY AT MARSTON HOUSE, BALBOA PARK</p>
<p>Redwood furniture designed a century ago by Irving J. Gill, San Diego’s foremost modernist architect, is on public view together for the first time at the recently reopened Marston House Museum and Gardens in Balboa Park.   A simple bed, a dining room server, three chairs with cowhide upholstery and an occasional table that the architect designed for the 1907 Wheeler J. Bailey house in La Jolla are on loan from Bailey’s family to Save Our Heritage Organisation, the new operator of the Marston House Museum.</p>
<p>SOHO recently reopened the House, which has been furnished in the Arts and Crafts style. The exhibit occupies a newly restored bedroom that was previously closed to public view.   Gill’s rare, rudimentary furniture reflects the Arts and Crafts spirit of the home, but contrasts with the polished craftsmanship of the Marston House’s redwood- and oak-paneled interior, which the architect designed as a partner in Hebbard &amp; Gill in 1904 for the prominent George White and Anna Gunn Marston family. However, the unvarnished, nailed-together furniture suited the rustic character of the Bailey house and can be seen in many published period photographs of that redwood home, which overlooks the ocean.</p>
<p>”Unlike Pasadena-based architects Greene and Greene, who designed homes complete with all the furnishings, Gill did not design the total environment for his clients,” said Erik Hanson, a SOHO board member and Gill expert. “He designed this furniture to match the Bailey house in a style not readily available. The wood is thick and well chosen, but Gill used house-building technology in nailing the pieces together.”</p>
<p>In addition, a redwood chest of drawers with leather straps for pulls designed by San Diego architects Richard Requa and Frank Mead for Hopi House, a Pueblo Revival home near the Bailey house, is also on view. A carved bench by William Templeton Johnson that was commissioned by the Marstons for their garden and is a part of the museum’s permanent collection completes the exhibit of early 20th-century architect-designed furniture. Gill (1870-1936) designed the six-bedroom, seven-bath Marston House early in his San Diego career. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house is the finest remaining example of Hebbard &amp; Gill’s residential work. A grand house used often for indoor-outdoor entertaining, it also includes such design innovations as raised thresholds to keep rooms cleaner, solar heating, built-in furniture, and interior windows that bring light and fresh air into closets.</p>
<p>The Marston House is at 3525 Seventh Ave. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Admission is $5. For information, call (619) 232-6203.</p>
<p>STICKLEY ROAD SHOW<br />
OCT. 28, SEASIDE HOME<br />
7509 GIRARD AVE., LA JOLLA<br />
A program featuring Mike Danial, L&amp;J.G. Stickley corporate historian. Wine and cheese, 6 p.m.; program at 7 p.m.<br />
Seating limited. For reservations, call (858) 454-0866.</p>
<p>OLD PASADENA<br />
WALKING TOUR<br />
PASADENA HERITAGE<br />
NOV. 7<br />
Pasadena Heritage hosts a tour of Pasadena’s historic Old Pasadena. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and include a slide presentation and a 90-minute guided walk. Old Pasadena, with its array of historic buildings, is a National Register Historic Diostrict and is one of the best examples of downtown revitalization in the country. Tickets are $10 per person. Reservations are required. To reserve, call (626) 441-6333 or visit www.pasadenaheritage.org.</p>
<p>SEASONS OF THE HEART<br />
CRAFT FAIR<br />
NOV. 13-15<br />
DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS<br />
Handcrafted items and one-of-a-kind gifts from nearly 100 vendors. No admission charge.<br />
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.</p>
<p>CENTURY OF STYLE ANTIQUES &amp; DESIGN SHOW<br />
NOV. 20-22, DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS</p>
<p>Calendar Shows LLC presents antiques and designs in Modernism, Arts &amp; Crafts, Art Deco, Mission, Art Nouveau and more. The show is designed to appeal to collectors and dealers who focus on these categories. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $8; under 18 free. For more information, call (626) 791-8310.</p>
<p>CORONADO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART<br />
“Hotel del Coronado Tour”: The Coronado Museum of History and Art offers a one-hour, docent-led tour of the Hotel del Coroado and its history. It is the only tour to go inside the hotel. Make reservations through the Coronado Visitors Center by calling (619) 437-8788. The fee is $15. Tours run Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.<br />
“Promenade Through the Past”: Departs from the lobby of the Museum of History and Art, 1100 Orange Ave, Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Learn about some of Coronado’s famous buildings and architectural sites, including Tent City resort. Tour fee includes “Promenade Through the Past – A Walking Tour Guidebook of Coronado” and covers admission into the Museum of History and Art. $10.  (619) 437-8788. Reservations Required.</p>
<p>GAMBLE HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, PASADENA<br />
The David B. Gamble House, constructed in 1908, is an internationally recognized masterpiece of the turn-of-the-century Arts &amp; Crafts movement in America. It is the most complete and original example of the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene and a National Historic Landmark. One-hour guided tours Thursday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Closed national holidays. General admission: $8; Students/65+: $5; Children under 12 with an adult, free. Group tours available by reservation. For information call (626) 793-3334.</p>
<p>MUSEUM OF ART<br />
ONGOING, LONG BEACH<br />
The museum home includes a splendid, imposing example of the Craftsman bungalow. Built in 1912 as the summer home of heiress Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, it has the natural materials and rugged texture of wood shingles and clinker brick. The prominent gables and projecting rafter beams, like the rest of the main house and carriage house, retain their original integrity. The style is echoed by similar homes in the nearby Bluff Park Historic District. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119.</p>
<p>STANLEY RANCH MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, GARDEN GROVE<br />
A California bungalow built in 1916 is one focal point of this two-acre property, home to some of Garden Grove’s oldest homes and business buildings. Phone the Garden Grove Historical Society at (714) 530-8871.</p>
<p>LUMMIS HOME MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, HIGHLAND PARK<br />
The arroyo-stone home built by Charles Fletcher Lummis, founder of the Southwest Museum, is a state historic monument listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 200 E. Ave. 43. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. For information, call (323) 222-0546.</p>
<p>LANTERMAN HOUSE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, LA CANADA<br />
The Craftsman-style house, built in 1914 by Arthur Haley, was the region’s first concrete residence. Located at 4420 Encinas Dr., it is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the first and third Sundays of the month, from 1-4 p.m. Adults, $3; students, $1; under 12, free. For more information, call (818) 790-1421.</p>
<p>HOMESTEAD MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, CITY OF INDUSTRY<br />
Documenting a century of Southern California history, the six-acre museum features the Workman House, La Casa Nueva and El Campo Santo cemetery; 15415 E. Don Julian Road. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. (626) 968-8492.</p>
<p>L.A. ART DECO TOURS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
Tours of downtown Los Angeles are led on Saturdays; $5 admission. For reservations, call (213) 623-CITY.</p>
<p>JUDSON STUDIOS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
The Judson Studios served as the turn-of-the-century core of the Arroyo Craftsman movement, located at 200 S. Ave. 66. For more information, call (800) 445-8376 or click on judsonstudios.com.</p>
<p>HERITAGE VILLAGE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, CLAREMONT<br />
The first Saturday of each month. The 1 3/4 hour walk begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 W. First St. (Walk is canceled if it’s raining at 8 a.m.) Call (909) 621-8871.</p>
<p>RIORDAN MANSION PARK<br />
ONGOING, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.<br />
One of Arizona’s best examples of Craftsman architecture, the mansion was designed by Charles Whittlesey and built as a duplex. Original furnishings, including pieces by Ellis, Stickley and Tiffany Studios, are found at the house museum. Guided, handicapped-accessible tours are held daily. The house is located at 409 Riordan Road. Further details are available at (520) 779-4395.</p>
<p>BOETTCHER MANSION<br />
OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN<br />
ONGOING, GOLDEN, COLO.<br />
Tour a 1917 Arts &amp; Crafts mansion, a 10,000-square-foot summer home built by Charles Boettcher, famous Colorado entrepreneur. Dramatic cathedral ceilings with carved beams, massive stone walk-in fireplace, some original hardware and lighting. See permanent exhibit of early mansion photos and original blueprints, including an ink-on-linen drawing. Open all year, generally Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday varies. On 110 forested acres with views of the Continental Divide and the Colorado plains. Twenty minutes from Denver. Free for touring. Call (303) 526-0855.</p>
<p>MOSS MANSION<br />
ONGOING, BILLINGS, MONT.<br />
Nearly unchanged since 1903, Moss Mansion, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, can be found on the National Register of Historical Places. Visitors will find original furniture, Oriental carpets, handmade light fixtures, and a variety of design styles inside the mansion. Contact (406) 256-5100.</p>
<p>KELL HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS<br />
Frank Kell built one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Wichita Falls, the red-brick neoclassic Kell House in 1909. It features distinctive architecture, original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts and early-20th-century costumes. Exhibitions change in April and September. Ask for directions to the Southland and Floral Heights bungalow neighborhoods when you visit. The Kell House is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Adults, $3; children 12 and under, $1. For information, call (940) 723-2712.</p>
<p>VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY<br />
ONGOING, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.<br />
With its works showcased in world-renowned museums such as the Louvre and Metropolitan Museum of Art, complimentary tours of the Van Briggle studio were established in 1899. Call (719) 633-7729 for further information.</p>
<p>FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
These 45-minute guided tours of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio are offered year-round at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 951 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 848-1976.</p>
<p>UNITY TEMPLE<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the temple is open weekdays, 1-4 p.m., with weekend guided tours. Call (708) 383-8873. More Craftsman gems are evident throughout Chicagoland neighborhoods.</p>
<p>JOHNSON WAX CO. BUILDING<br />
ONGOING, RACINE, WIS.<br />
Reservations are required for tours, held Fridays only, of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building. Call (262) 260-2000 for information.</p>
<p>BRYN ATHYN CATHEDRAL<br />
ONGOING, BRYN ATHYN, PENN.<br />
Guided tours of the center of the Swedenborgian community. Specialty tours by request. The cathedral was built between 1919-1927 using a purist idea of the Arts &amp; Crafts Artisan Guild System. Some of the original guild shops are still in use and continue to house craftsmen. This building and its environment are unique among Arts &amp; Crafts communities in that the religious beliefs of the Swedenborgian community were blended with the Arts &amp; Crafts ideology. Tours for individuals are free. Tours for large groups $2 per person. Contact the cathedral between the hours of 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at (215) 947-0266.</p>
<p>GUSTAV STICKLEY EXHIBIT<br />
ONGOING, SYRACUSE, N.Y.<br />
A small ongoing exhibit of Gustav Stickley and the Arts &amp; Crafts era. Showing period examples of his work along with his peers. At the Everson Museum, corner of Harrison and State streets. Call (315) 447-6064.</p>
<p>GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, NEW YORK<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (212) 423-3500 for more.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[FALL LECTURE SERIES
LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
OCT. 1 and 22
La Jolla Historical Society’s fall lecture series features two programs in October. Ted Bosley, director of the Gamble House in Pasadena, lectures on Oct. 1 on “Greene &#38; Greene and the English Arts &#38; Crafts in San Diego.” The lecture is at 6 p.m. in Wisteria Cottage. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FALL LECTURE SERIES<br />
LA JOLLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY<br />
OCT. 1 and 22</p>
<p>La Jolla Historical Society’s fall lecture series features two programs in October. Ted Bosley, director of the Gamble House in Pasadena, lectures on Oct. 1 on “Greene &amp; Greene and the English Arts &amp; Crafts in San Diego.” The lecture is at 6 p.m. in Wisteria Cottage. On Oct. 22, Lauren Bricker, professor at Cal Poly Pomona School of Architecture, lectures on “The Mediterranean House &amp; The American Riviera,” also at 6 p.m. in Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St., La Jolla. The lectures are $10 for La Jolla Historical Society members and $15 for nonmembers. For reservations, visit www.lajollahistory.org.</p>
<p>Bosley’s lecture will focus on architects Greene &amp; Greene and their largely overlooked English-style houses, particularly one designed for Mary Marston Kew in San Diego in 1912. The Greenes were famous mainly for their Pasadena bungalows in the Japanese style, but also created houses influenced by William Morris and the British movement.</p>
<p>Kane’s lecture will trace San Diego’s Victorian architecture back to its source in England and explore the transformations that occurred on its drift across the Atlantic and into Southern California from the mother country.</p>
<p>CRAFTSMAN WEEKEND<br />
PASADENA HERITAGE<br />
OCT. 16-18<br />
Pasadena Heritage, a nonprofit preservation organization, will present its annual Craftsman Weekend. Celebrating its 18TH year this fall, Craftsman Weekend is the largest and most comprehensive salute to the Arts &amp; Crafts movement in the Western United States. The event will include a tour of significant Craftsman-era houses, exhibits by antique dealers specializing in the Arts &amp; Crafts Movement and modern craftsmen specializing in the period style, special bus and walking tours, and exclusive evening receptions at historic sites.</p>
<p>The Craftsman Movement (also known as the American Arts &amp; Crafts Movement) emerged in the early 20th century in the U.S. as an outgrowth of the English Arts &amp; Crafts Movement. Its hallmark is a philosophy of honest, simple design expressed in hand-made creations by skilled craftsmen. While the Movement flowered throughout the U.S., Pasadena became a particularly strong center for Craftsman style design including architecture, art and ceramics. International recognition of Craftsman expression in Pasadena has been accorded to the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene, tile maker Ernest Batchelder, artists Elmer and Marion Wachtel, and writer/photographer Helen Lukens Gaut, among others.</p>
<p>Pasadena Heritage will kick off Craftsman Weekend with an opening reception to be held at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. The evening will feature a special exhibition of Frances Gearhart. After viewing Gearhart’s woodblock prints in the main gallery, attendees will adjourn to the roof top for a wine and cheese reception and a look at contemporary color block prints by our finest contemporary artists.</p>
<p>A variety of bus and walking tours will be offered throughout the Weekend, providing the opportunity for in-depth exploration of Pasadena’s historic neighborhoods. This year a new bus tour will be offered on stained glass installations and the Judson Studios. The tour will visit numerous buildings, including houses and churches, which feature Judson-designed stained glass. Other featured bus tours include the residential designs of Louis Easton and Myron Hunt, a tour visiting a selection of Pasadena Heritage’s success stories, and a tour on lesser known but significant Arts &amp; Crafts architects.</p>
<p>For ticket and other information, call (626) 441-6333 or visit pasadenaheritage.org.</p>
<p>WALKING TOURS<br />
OCT. 3 AND 18<br />
• NORTH PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY<br />
North Park Historical Society’s next walking tours will be on Saturday, Oct. 3, for the proposed Dryden District along 28th Street and Pershing Avenue (between Upas and Landis streets), and on Oct. 18, for the historic commercial core of North Park centered in and around 30th Street and University Avenue. Both tours cost $10. For the Dryden tour, attendees should meet at 9 a.m. at 28th and Upas streets. Thirty homes will be featured. For the commercial tour, attendees should meet in the lobby of the North Park Theatre, 29th Street and University Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.northparkhistory.org.</p>
<p>• CORONADO MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART<br />
“Hotel del Coronado Tour”: The Coronado Museum of History and Art offers a one-hour, docent-led tour of the Hotel del Coroado and its history. It is the only tour to go inside the hotel. Make reservations through the Coronado Visitors Center by calling (619) 437-8788. The fee is $15. Tours run Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.</p>
<p>“Promenade Through the Past”: Departs from the lobby of the Museum of History and Art, 1100 Orange Ave, Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Learn about some of Coronado’s famous buildings and architectural sites, including Tent City resort. Tour fee includes “Promenade Through the Past – A Walking Tour Guidebook of Coronado” and covers admission into the Museum of History and Art. $10.  (619) 437-8788. Reservations Required.</p>
<p>WHALEY HOUSE GHOST TOUR<br />
SAVE OUR HERITAGE ORGANISATION<br />
OCT. 16, 12:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., after the museum closes at midnight Friday.<br />
Join the Whaley House Museum staff and the San Diego Ghost Hunters for an hour-long paranormal investigation of “America’s Most Haunted.”  Attendance is limited to 20 each night, so advance ticket purchase is recommended.  $50 per person. SOHO operates the Whaley House Museum in Old Town. For more information, call (619) 297-9327 or (619) 297-7511.</p>
<p>MARSTON HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, BALBOA PARK<br />
The early 20th century Craftsman masterpiece home of merchant and philanthropist George Marston, filled with appropriate furnishings, is a study in elegant simplicity designed by acclaimed San Diego architects Irving Gill and William Hebbard in 1905. The house was in the Marston family for nearly 82 years before it was turned over to the San Diego Historical Society to operate it as a museum. The Marston House is now operated by the Save Our Heritage Organisation. The grounds meld well into the northwest corner of Marston’s beloved Balboa Park. The Marston House is at 3525 Seventh Ave. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Admission is $5. For information, call 232-6203.</p>
<p>GAMBLE HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, PASADENA<br />
The David B. Gamble House, constructed in 1908, is an internationally recognized masterpiece of the turn-of-the-century Arts &amp; Crafts movement in America. It is the most complete and original example of the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene and a National Historic Landmark. One-hour guided tours Thursday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Closed national holidays. General admission: $8; Students/65+: $5; Children under 12 with an adult, free. Group tours available by reservation. For information call (626) 793-3334.</p>
<p>MUSEUM OF ART<br />
ONGOING, LONG BEACH<br />
The museum home includes a splendid, imposing example of the Craftsman bungalow. Built in 1912 as the summer home of heiress Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, it has the natural materials and rugged texture of wood shingles and clinker brick. The prominent gables and projecting rafter beams, like the rest of the main house and carriage house, retain their original integrity. The style is echoed by similar homes in the nearby Bluff Park Historic District. 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. (562) 439-2119.</p>
<p>STANLEY RANCH MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, GARDEN GROVE<br />
A California bungalow built in 1916 is one focal point of this two-acre property, home to some of Garden Grove’s oldest homes and business buildings. Phone the Garden Grove Historical Society at (714) 530-8871.</p>
<p>LUMMIS HOME MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, HIGHLAND PARK<br />
The arroyo-stone home built by Charles Fletcher Lummis, founder of the Southwest Museum, is a state historic monument listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 200 E. Ave. 43. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Free; donations accepted. For information, call (323) 222-0546.</p>
<p>LANTERMAN HOUSE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, LA CANADA<br />
The Craftsman-style house, built in 1914 by Arthur Haley, was the region’s first concrete residence. Located at 4420 Encinas Dr., it is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the first and third Sundays of the month, from 1-4 p.m. Adults, $3; students, $1; under 12, free. For more information, call (818) 790-1421.</p>
<p>HOMESTEAD MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, CITY OF INDUSTRY<br />
Documenting a century of Southern California history, the six-acre museum features the Workman House, La Casa Nueva and El Campo Santo cemetery; 15415 E. Don Julian Road. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. (626) 968-8492.</p>
<p>L.A. ART DECO TOURS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
Tours of downtown Los Angeles are led on Saturdays; $5 admission. For reservations, call (213) 623-CITY.</p>
<p>JUDSON STUDIOS<br />
ONGOING, LOS ANGELES<br />
The Judson Studios served as the turn-of-the-century core of the Arroyo Craftsman movement, located at 200 S. Ave. 66. For more information, call (800) 445-8376 or click on judsonstudios.com.</p>
<p>HERITAGE VILLAGE TOUR<br />
ONGOING, CLAREMONT<br />
The first Saturday of each month. The 1 3/4 hour walk begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Historic Claremont Metrolink Depot, 200 W. First St. (Walk is canceled if it’s raining at 8 a.m.) Call (909) 621-8871.</p>
<p>RIORDAN MANSION PARK<br />
ONGOING, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.<br />
One of Arizona’s best examples of Craftsman architecture, the mansion was designed by Charles Whittlesey and built as a duplex. Original furnishings, including pieces by Ellis, Stickley and Tiffany Studios, are found at the house museum. Guided, handicapped-accessible tours are held daily. The house is located at 409 Riordan Road. Further details are available at (520) 779-4395.</p>
<p>BOETTCHER MANSION<br />
OF LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN<br />
ONGOING, GOLDEN, COL.<br />
Tour a 1917 Arts &amp; Crafts mansion, a 10,000-square-foot summer home built by Charles Boettcher, famous Colorado entrepreneur. Dramatic cathedral ceilings with carved beams, massive stone walk-in fireplace, some original hardware and lighting. See permanent exhibit of early mansion photos and original blueprints, including an ink-on-linen drawing. Open all year, generally Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday varies. On 110 forested acres with views of the Continental Divide and the Colorado plains. Twenty minutes from Denver. Free for touring. Call (303) 526-0855.</p>
<p>MOSS MANSION<br />
ONGOING, BILLINGS, MONT.<br />
Nearly unchanged since 1903, Moss Mansion, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, can be found on the National Register of Historical Places. Visitors will find original furniture, Oriental carpets, handmade light fixtures, and a variety of design styles inside the mansion. Contact (406) 256-5100.</p>
<p>KELL HOUSE<br />
ONGOING, WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS<br />
Frank Kell built one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Wichita Falls, the red-brick neoclassic Kell House in 1909. It features distinctive architecture, original family furnishings, textiles, decorative arts and early-20th-century costumes. Exhibitions change in April and September. Ask for directions to the Southland and Floral Heights bungalow neighborhoods when you visit. The Kell House is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Adults, $3; children 12 and under, $1. For information, call (940) 723-2712.</p>
<p>VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY<br />
ONGOING, COLORADO SPRINGS<br />
With its works showcased in world-renowned museums such as the Louvre and Metropolitan Museum of Art, complimentary tours of the Van Briggle studio were established in 1899. Call (719) 633-7729 for further information.</p>
<p>FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
These 45-minute guided tours of the restored Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio are offered year-round at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 951 Chicago, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 848-1976.</p>
<p>UNITY TEMPLE<br />
ONGOING, OAK PARK, ILL.<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the temple is open weekdays, 1-4 p.m., with weekend guided tours. Call (708) 383-8873. More Craftsman gems are evident throughout Chicagoland neighborhoods.</p>
<p>JOHNSON WAX CO. BUILDING<br />
ONGOING, RACINE, WIS.<br />
Reservations are required for tours, held Fridays only, of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building. Call (262) 260-2000 for information.</p>
<p>BRYN ATHYN CATHEDRAL<br />
ONGOING, BRYN ATHYN, PENN.<br />
Guided tours of the center of the Swedenborgian community. Specialty tours by request. The cathedral was built between 1919-1927 using a purist idea of the Arts &amp; Crafts Artisan Guild System. Some of the original guild shops are still in use and continue to house craftsmen. This building and its environment are unique among Arts &amp; Crafts communities in that the religious beliefs of the Swedenborgian community were blended with the Arts &amp; Crafts ideology. Tours for individuals are free. Tours for large groups $2 per person. Contact the cathedral between the hours of 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at (215) 947-0266.</p>
<p>GUSTAV STICKLEY EXHIBIT<br />
ONGOING, SYRACUSE, N.Y.<br />
A small ongoing exhibit of Gustav Stickley and the Arts &amp; Crafts era. Showing period examples of his work along with his peers. At the Everson Museum, corner of Harrison and State streets. Call (315) 447-6064.</p>
<p>GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM<br />
ONGOING, NEW YORK<br />
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (212) 423-3500 for more.</p>
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