Taliesin West Announces Winter and Spring Schedule

The 600 acres purchased by Wright in 1937 is home to one of the most famous Wright structures in the world: Taliesin West-Wright's residence and studio, and several unique structures and outdoor spaces. Taliesin West is an exciting community of architects, students, professionals and volunteers dedicated to maintaining Wright's vision. Taliesin West is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter. Advance registration for some tours is recommended. For more information call 480-860-2700, ext. 494 or 495; a brochure is online at http://www.franklloydwright.org/.

  New this season:
  HOLIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
  December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 6, 6:30 & 7 p.m.
  General admission: $30 (reservations recommended)

View Wright's desert masterpiece in a dramatic nighttime setting and enjoy live holiday performances by local choirs.

PHOTOGRAPHING WRIGHT IN THE DESERT

Last Saturday of the month (January-April): 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. General admission: $50

(Reservations required).

Experience Taliesin West through the lens of a camera and capture the details of Wright's desert architecture and landscape as the sun sets behind the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. Participants will view famous photographs of Taliesin West and learn about Wright's connection to the motion picture industry through clips featuring his architecture.

About the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Established in 1940 by Wright to be the repository of his life's work, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the ideas of organic architecture, organic education and the conservation of the natural environment. The Foundation operates Taliesin and the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in Spring Green, Wis., and maintains its international headquarters at Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. More information is at http://www.franklloydwright.org/.

CONTACT: Mark J. Lynch, A.L. Brourman Associates, Inc.

412-260-8451 mlynch@brourman.com