May 5: London Art Deco talk @ Pacific Design Center
Monday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. FREE
Renowned designer, Oscar-winning filmmaker and author, Arnold Schwartzman presents his tenth book on design and architecture, London Art Deco. Schwartzman received the Pacific Design Center's Stars of Design Life Achievement Award for Graphic Design in 2000. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire OBE in 2000, and conferred the distinction of Royal Designer for Industry RDI by Great Britain's Royal Society of Arts in 2006.
Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club
Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club
Sunday Evenings
The Historic 1928 Art Deco Oviatt Building
617 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-361-6186
With the grandeur of a classic Hollywood musical from the thirties, famed showman and impresario Maxwell DeMille's Cicada Club will transport you back in time to the glamorous days of Hollywood's golden age of nightclubs. Featuring the finest vintage dance orchestras and entertainment presented in one of Los Angeles' best examples of Art Deco architecture.
May 24-30, 2009: 10th World Congress on Art Deco in Montreal, Canada
The International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS) has awarded Art Deco Montreal the honour of hosting the 10th World Congress on Art Deco. It will take place in Montreal from May 24 to May 30, 2009.
A pre-congress is planned for Toronto and a post-congress in Quebec City. Also a day trip to Ottawa is being arranged.
Information is being developed, but go to Art Deco Society of Montreal website for more information as it becomes available.
Watch this space for future events