How Drummer Alvin Taylor Discovered His Passion for Music

Responsible for the bang, thwack, thump at the heart of songs by Elton John, Little Richard, and Diana Ross, drummer Alvin Taylor tapped his passion as a kid growing up in Palm Springs.

Maggie Downs Arts & Entertainment

Responsible for the bang, thwack, thump at the heart of songs by Elton John, Little Richard, and Diana Ross, drummer Alvin Taylor tapped his passion as a kid growing up in Palm Springs.

The Red Velvet House in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Red Velvet House Preserved Since the 1960s

The wild interiors of Stephan’s Folly remain intact thanks to a succession of respectful residents who have upheld the vision of its longtime owner, the “Plumber to the Stars.”

Jessica Ritz Arts & Entertainment, Home & Design

The wild interiors of Stephan’s Folly remain intact thanks to a succession of respectful residents who have upheld the vision of its longtime owner, the “Plumber to the Stars.”

Brise soleil made of aluminum tubing creates a shaded walkway at Palm Springs City Hall.

Why Aluminum Was Used in Midcentury Modern Architecture

Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.

Ronald Ahrens Home & Design, Modernism

Aluminum became a cheap commodity after World War II, encouraging midcentury architects such as Albert Frey to experiment with its strength and surface finishes.