Born into the Art Deco Age, author and photographer Arnold Schwartzman has savored his many visits to Paris, beginning with summer vacations spent with his aunt from the age of 11. In this live, illustrated presentation based on his latest book Paris Art Deco, Arnold will share his appreciation of Art Deco style as together we wind through the boulevards of La Ville Lumiere. We are thrilled to return to Los Angeles’ own Art Deco jewel, the 1929 Bullocks Wilshire building - and where better to hold a celebration of Paris’ Art Deco, than it’s french-inspired Louis XVI room!
The 1929/30 E. Clem Wilson building has been submitted to the City of Los Angeles for consideration as an Historic Cultural Monument. We are now in phase one of this quest. You can send an email to the Cultural Heritage Commission to express your support of this nomination.
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at our next Cocktails in Historic Places® gathering, location to be announced. Many members dress in cocktail attire, but it is not required.
The Avalon Ball, now in its 22nd year, is a fantastic journey into the past when Big Bands played for huge audiences via nationwide broadcasts from the 1929 Art Deco Casino Ballroom in the city of Avalon on Catalina Island. With the Dean Mora Avalon Ball Orchestra. Come for the evening or spend the weekend. See the FAQ button to learn more about the event and to see prices.
Join your fellow Deco-philes for a mellow, low-key gathering the day after the Avalon Ball at the historic Catalina Country Club. Cocktails and spontaneous dancing between the tables.
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