Clifton’s has reopened under new management and we’re having a party to celebrate! Join us for a Clifton’s history presentation by historian Nathan Marsak, cocktails, music and mingling in the private Speakeasy bar at the historic 1931 cafeteria. The secret password will be revealed once you purchase a ticket!
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
For the 43rd year, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles “digs up the dirt” on Hollywood history - including a few scandals - via a living history walking tour of the 127-year-old Hollywood Forever Cemetery at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard. Visit the gravesites of early Hollywood stars, movie moguls, and the pioneers who shaped Los Angeles, to hear fascinating tales about their lives (both their accomplishments and misdeeds) from historians and living history performances.
Tours will commence every 20 minutes, rain or shine, between 9:00 and 11:00 AM.
For four years, from 1930 through 1934, Hollywood was hard to tame. Many films produced during the pre-Code era brazenly tackled an array of risque subjects, from sexual freedom to lawlessness to racial taboos. Made during the depths of the Great Depression, these movies pushed the bounds of societal and cultural norms as Hollywood studios saw their profits plummeting and were determined to lure audiences into theaters in any way possible. In this presentation, Pre-Code Essentials authors Danny Reid and Kim Luperi explore the fascinating history of the period with spotlights on some of the most provocative and shocking elements and movies of the era.
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at El Cid in east Hollywood. We love seeing you all dress in cocktail or vintage attire, but it is not required. No RSVP necessary.
Save the Date! Nov. 7, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents "Pre-Code Hollywood Frolic" - an opportunity to be the Hollywood starlet or Matinee Idol you've always known you are! This will definitely be the most scandalous party you'll attend all year.
Jim Ziegler's Quintet will perform top tunes of the era for your dancing pleasure, plus a multitude of scandalous surprises! Stay tuned for more information and tickets.
The Avalon Ball, now in its 24th 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 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. Sponsored by Johnny Holiday.
We have until Sept. 9 to write letters supporting sparing the Streamline Moderne Sontag building from demolition. Read on and Take Action! Be among those who speak up for historic preservation and ask for an alternative to demolition. The Miracle Mile historic district is dwindling and may lose its status.
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at The Grasshopper bar in Long Beach. We love seeing you all dress in cocktail or vintage attire, but it is not required. No RSVP necessary.
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
Beach Pajamas were all the rage during the Jazz Age. They allowed women comfort and coverage while romping in the sun in an era when wearing pants was illegal in many places. Characterized by an ultra wide leg and made of silk, linen and other lightweight fabrics (often with bold prints or striking colors), they were the height of resort fashion in the 1920s and 30s. Join us to delve into the history of this liberating garment.
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and Hollywood Heritage are pleased to present a matinee screening of the legendary LETTY LYNTON (1932) starring the iconic Joan Crawford, at the incomparable 1929 American Legion Hollywood Post 43 Theatre!
A new 4K restoration of an Art Deco pre-code film presented in an Art Deco building is our idea of the ultimate way to pass a Summer afternoon!
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
Join fashion historian Summer Anne Lee for an immersive virtual exploration of the life and work of Erté, one of the most influential and enduring designers of the twentieth century. From his early collaboration with Paul Poiret to his rise as a leading illustrator of the Art Deco style, Erté crafted a visual language of elegance, elongation, and fantasy that captivated audiences around the world.
As a microcosm of Los Angeles' post-World War I architectural boom, Hollywood Boulevard is an Art Deco lover's dream with some Streamline Moderne in the mix. Explore famous Hollywood landmarks such as the Kress and Max Factor buildings, as well as hidden gems that may have gone unnoticed.
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
Get booked now for an in-depth tour of the Los Angeles Police Museum in Highland Park with Museum Board Member (and ADSLA member) Ryan Cassidy!
Housed in a decommissioned Renaissance Revival style 1925 Police Station, the Museum boasts a "Gangster Squad" exhibit, actual holding cells, a yard of vintage police vehicles and uniforms, plus displays related to the Onion Field Murders and the North Hollywood Bank Robbery Shootout. Only our group will actually recognize the deadbeats in the 1931 mugshots from the Museum’s collection!
Get booked now for an in-depth tour of the Los Angeles Police Museum in Highland Park with Museum Board Member (and ADSLA member) Ryan Cassidy!
Housed in a decommissioned Renaissance Revival style 1925 Police Station, the Museum boasts a "Gangster Squad" exhibit, actual holding cells, a yard of vintage police vehicles and uniforms, plus displays related to the Onion Field Murders and the North Hollywood Bank Robbery Shootout. Only our group will actually recognize the deadbeats in the 1931 mugshots from the Museum’s collection!
Join us for our next Cocktails in Historic Places® when the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles gathers at the Spring Arcade Building—a 1924 architectural jewel once designed as a grand pedestrian passage for the city’s financial elite.
Originally conceived as a place to move, meet, and be seen, the arcade comes alive once more as we gather beneath its vaulted corridors—this time with cocktails in hand. In partnership with Garçons de Café, we channel the spirit of a European café set within the rhythm of Downtown Los Angeles. Many participants dress in cocktail or vintage attire a these no-host get togethers, but it is not required. No RSVP necessary.
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
Old California created the gorgeous vintage reproduction Craftsman lighting fixtures and hardware at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel as well as replicas for Pasadena’s 1909 Greene and Greene Gamble House, to name a few of their exquisite antique metalwork creations. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of their factory!
Old California created the gorgeous vintage reproduction Craftsman lighting fixtures and hardware at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel as well as replicas for Pasadena’s 1909 Greene and Greene Gamble House, to name a few of their exquisite antique metalwork creations. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of their factory!
Join your fellow Deco-philes for a leisurely afternoon of socializing, cocktails, dancing and reminiscing about last night’s Avalon Ball. At the historic Catalina Country Club.
The Avalon Ball, now in its 23rd 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 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.
All logistics, fashion and practical questions about the Avalon Ball on Catalina Island will be answered in this interactive session to prepare you for the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles’ biggest event of the year.
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Introducing our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials. They are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
The 95th anniversary of the majestic Art Deco Pomona Fox Theatre is cause for a supreme celebration! Join us for an in depth tour of the historic 1931 movie palace and a reception with live period music for dancing from Jay Munns' Stardust Trio. Enjoy lobby displays on the history of the Pomona Fox and an opportunity to meet Stella Johnson, Pomona's very own flapper, through displays and discussions with historian Yesenia Zamora.
Later in the evening, experience the Pomona Fox as visitors did in its early days as a movie theatre, with a big screen showing of the musical/dance film TOP HAT (1935) starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers at 5:30 PM.
In celebration of the Route 66 Centennial, join us for a virtual presentation by Beth Murray, the President of the California Historic Route 66 Association to learn what it was like to travel the Mother Road in its early days before it was even fully paved by Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration (WPA) Depression-era workers.
Join us for our next Cocktails in Historic Places® as we head to one of Los Angeles’ older neighborhoods, Lincoln Heights.
The Airliner Bar which dates back at least 100 years, though some sources date it to 1915. For many years it was the lounge for a steakhouse next door and later a dive bar with a reputation for eclectic music. The historic space is now the creation of chef Vinh Nguyen and Gary Wang. The bar menu designed by Avery Millard, previous of Bar Agricole and the Line Hotel in San Francisco. Many participants dress in cocktail or vintage attire a these no-host get togethers, but it is not required. No RSVP necessary.
The International Coalition of Art Deco Societies or ICADS is delighted to announce the first in a new series of periodic Zoom programs --free for members of all ICAD Societies. ADSLA is a member. The inaugural program in the ICADS Presents series is Pascal Laurent, President of Paris Art Deco, presenting an illustrated talk on the 2025 Art Deco Centennial celebrations held in Paris, Reims, and Brussels. Pascal will share behind-the-scenes insights into the planning and execution of this landmark anniversary, along with highlights from an extraordinary array of events honoring the global legacy of Art Deco.
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents a two day vintage marketplace focused on authentic men’s and women’s apparel and accessories 1920 - 1960 to wear at ADSLA’s signature event, the Avalon Ball and other events! Seminars in achieving vintage hair and makeup looks and demonstrations will also take place during the weekend.
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Introducing our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials. They are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
SOLD OUT! We’re off to visit the 1927 Greystone Mansion, a 46,000 square foot, $3.1 million Gordon B. Kaufmann designed estate with panoramic views stretching from downtown to the Pacific Ocean, hand carved oak balustrades and rafters, five chimneys each designed and crafted by a different artist, a movie theatre, a bowling alley and a hidden prohibition era bar. And did we mention that the Doheny’s Hearst Castle of Southern California is also associated with an unsolved murder-suicide and scandal?
Step into a world where glamour was portable, craftsmanship was exquisite, and beauty lived inside objects meant to be touched, carried, and treasured.
Join beauty historian, celebrity makeup artist, former beauty editor, and product developer Hillary Clark-Mina for an immersive, salon-style evening devoted to the art, history, and romance of vintage makeup—from the late 1910s through the 1950s.
The Martin Lawrence Galleries in South Coast Plaza offers a special late afternoon opportunity to discover the elegance and extravagance of the work of Art Deco era artist Erté. Join us to indulge in the art work and raise a glass to toast the 50th anniversary of the gallery that owns the Erté estate.
What's better than making fabulous vintage inspired garments and accessories? Making them with the support of kindred spirits!
Introducing our monthly Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Makers Group, drop-in online socials. They are open to all members. Even if you don’t have a project to share, drop in and get inspired.
We're calling these virtual meetups “Snugs.” They are an opportunity to visit with our talented members - to share our creativity and offer peer support in working through challenges with our projects.
Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for no-host cocktails at The Wolves in the 1906 John Parkinson designed Alexandria Hotel, once the most extravagant hotel in the city (it cost a whopping $2 million to build) and popular with the silent film stars of the day. The Wolves is a Belle Époque style bar with Parisienne flair. Cocktails feature a lot of house-made ingredients and the food blends French and American cuisine. Some participants dress in cocktail or vintage attire, but it is not required. No RSVP necessary.
