Summertime Blues; Preservation News

MAKING HISTORY: CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

HAPPY 100th TO ANNE FROATS - JULY 4, 2024

The City of Indian Wells honored 30-year resident, Anne Froats, with a special Proclamation on her 100th July Fourth birthday. The Cove at Indian Wells Country Club (IWCC) welcomed 50 dear friends and family to the festive party hosted by niece Sandra Batcheller and IWCC pal Vicki Shepard. See fun photos including IWCC General Manager Dennis Coker presenting her with the distinguished City proclamation signed by Mayor Greg Sanders.

Anne has resided for three decades in the historic IWCC abode of musical legend Lawrence Welk. Earlier this year, she graciously gifted the Indian Wells Preservation Foundation with stylishly framed old German sheet music that she discovered in a very high closet cabinet. It’s now part of the City’s archives. Thank you, Anne!

Championed as an inspiration and role model to all who know her, Anne also is a resplendent fashionista – perfectly attired, coiffed and bejeweled for every occasion -- including weekly Wednesday bridge, active exercise, and good times with friends and neighbors.

Married for 80 years, she and her late husband, Lorne, owned several successful Hallmark Stationery businesses and jojoba farms, traveled all over the world and golfed in 45 countries!

Anne’s longevity of life is a blessing. Our community benefits from the knowledge, experiences and spunk that she brings to all. We join the City in paying her homage with recognition as an honorary Lifetime Member of Indian Wells Preservation Foundation.

MODERNISM OCTOBER OFFERS 4 DAYS OF TOURS AND EVENTS

CHECK OUT: modernismweek.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, $125

JOIN IWPF AND DISCOVER HISTORIC INDIAN WELLS BEL AIR ESTATES

Envisioned by successful Los Angeles developer Fillmore Crank and iconic desert architect William Cody, it spanned 1960-1964.

This first-time walking home tour presents the perfect opportunity to discover an exceptional two-mile area of ungated Indian Wells. The tour includes exploring four distinct midcentury Cody-homes and a sumptuous poolside reception at the 1964 Spanish-style house originally designed for Fillmore Crank and actress wife Beverly Garland.

A full schedule of Modernism events may be viewed online at modernismweek.com Tickets go on sale August 1, 2024 at 12 noon PST.

A TRIBUTE TO CARL BRAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 OPENING RECEPTION AT HOLT X PALM GALLERY

115 S. Palm Avenue, 5-10 PM Downtown Ontario Arts District (909) 966-291 www.holtxpalm.com, @holtxpalm

Charismatic Chris Frausto, MFA will curate this month-long exhibit at Holt X Palm Gallery of famed Indian Wells Artist Carl Bray (1917 – 2011) that features inspired works by Carl’s nephew Tim Key and showcases original paintings and slide images of Bray’s work, historic memorabilia and published articles.

Join Chris Key, historian and grandnephew, Professor Tammi Schneider (Claremont Graduate University), James Yuile (CGU), Bray Family attendees and IWPF Board members to celebrate the life and legacy of Carl Bray. Hope to see you next month in Ontario.

Enjoy these lazy hazy days of summer.

IWPF Board:

Linda Blank, President; Kevin Mead, Vice President; Ginny Whitman, Secretary; Peter Rammer, Treasurer; Katherine Mead, Creative Director; Dan Hamilton; Digital Strategy Director