Put on your favorite reindeer sweater and come to the Ace Hotel & Swim Club on Friday, Dec. 16, 8 p
.m. for a holiday musical celebration of John Hughes’ movies. For The Record: John Hughes Holiday Road brings back the favorite songs of Hughes’ holiday perennials like Home Alone, Christmas Vacation and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and teen classics like Weird Science, The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink.
The Hughes Holiday Road is part of the For The Record series of a 360-degree live interactive performances that began at Show At Barre, an intimate fusion of theater, community and supper club in Los Feliz. www.examiner.com/local-music-in-los-angeles/for-the-record-john-hughes-holiday-road
The Palm Springs International Film Festival sponsors and the ACE Hotel are bringing this special edition to Palm Springs in advance of next month’s Film Festival. The ACE Hotel will be hosting after parties and screening for film buffs throughout the festival, January 5-16, 2012. www.psfilmfest.org
The John Hughes Holiday Road is billed as “a rollicking retrospective” of the musical magic of the Hughes’ oeuvre that brings the audience into the show.
Experience favorite scenes from Hughes’ films and popular songs from the soundtracks. Hughes fans will especially love this celebration of nostalgic hits songs and are invited to sing along to such favorite as “Holiday Road,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Mele Kalikimaka,” “Don’t You (Forget About Me,” “I’m So Excited,” “Danke Schoen” and “Twist and Shout.”
Cost is $20 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show time is at 8 p.m.
From December 15-17, use the code “record” for a free ticket when you book two nights at the ACE Hotel & Swim Club. www.ACEHOTEL.com/Record
Ace Hotel & Swim Club is a 180 room hotel, spa & resort located at 701 East Palm Canyon Drive, in south Palm Springs on the grounds of a renovated mid-century modern motel, within walking distance of downtown.
Its foundation is a 1965 Howard Johnson hotel and much of the property is an outgrowth of the original five-building structure, from the old Denny’s restaurant — now King’s Highway and the Amigo Room — to the rare, deep pool. King’s Highway restaurant redefines roadside diner fare as part of an American peasant food tradition.
The design is organic and bohemian with earth friendly and sustainable elements like recycled materials and vintage furniture. Some rooms have garden patios or fireplaces, record players with old vinyl records to enjoy. Communal fireplaces are also located throughout the hotel.
ACE Hotel & Swim Club is one of Palm Springs’ many renovated retro retreats where you can enjoy an authentic Mid Century Modern experience.
Learn more about Palm Springs’ treasure trove of Mid Century Modern homes, buildings and architects. Pick up a map of mid-century modern landmarks at the Palm Springs Official Visitor Center, which was once the Tramway Gas Station designed by Albert Frey and Robson Chambers. www.visitpalmsprings.com
Pamela Bieri