L.A. and Beyond Architecture and Art Tours

As a leading proponent of the Aesthetic Movement that proclaimed "art for art's sake", James Abbott McNeil Whistler often used the terms "harmonies" or "symphonies" in naming his paintings. His paintings were indeed harmonies of monochromatic tones, yet his personal relationships could be quite contentious. His most famous painting, Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1, commonly known as Whistler's Mother, is his most famous (and often parodied) portrait of motherhood.

The lecture is $10 + $1 Paypal fee for a one-hour lecture per device.

I will email you via Meetup with the Zoom link three hours in advance of the lecture. If you do not receive the Zoom link (after checking your spam box, too), email me at [email protected]. Please email me at least 15 minutes before the lecture if you are having any problems connecting.

I look forward to having you join me!

The last of the great train stations, Union Station in downtown Los Angeles is a beautiful mixture of Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco. The station recently underwent an eight-year, multi-million restoration, including cleaning and restoration of a vibrant hand-painted ceiling, stunning Art Deco chandeliers, acoustic and ceramic tiles, and exterior bells with 24-karat gold leaf filigree. The station is especially beautiful when it is bedecked in all its holiday splendor.
Afterwards, we can stop at the Mary Coulter-designed Homebound Brew Haus for a libation.

The tour is $25 + $2 Paypal fees.

The tour is limited to 20 participants.

Specific directions on where to meet will be given a couple of days before the tour.

**Please, no babies, children, or pets.

Please note that all tours require 48 hours' cancellation notification for refund. You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

I look forward to having you join me!

Please join me for a tour of the fabulous Sheats-Goldstein House, designed by the famed architect, John Lautner. The house has been featured in countless movies, videos, and magazines, and is an icon of modern architecture. The tour will also include a visit to Club James, the private nightclub next door, and a view of the infinity tennis court. (The Turrell Skyspace is not included.)

***If a photo shoot booking comes in, the tour will be postponed to a later date. This has happened only once in the 15 or so years that I have been offering tours to the house.

Proceeds will benefit the John Lautner Foundation. A donation receipt will be provided.

Specific directions on where to meet will be given two days before the tour.

Please, no babies, children, or pets. Attendees must be 18 or older. The tour is limited to 30 people.

The tour is $70 plus Paypal fees of $5.00. If you would like to avoid the Paypal fees and pay by Venmo or Zelle, please contact me at [email protected]

Please note that the tour requires 72 hours' cancellation notification for refund.

You will be asked to sign a waiver of liability.