Phoenix Art Deco Society

The Gay Divorcee Film Screening
2025-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Pemberton, 1121 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join us for a night under the stars at the Phoenix Art Deco Society’s film screening of the Gay Divorcee! Grab your blankets and chairs and join us on the lawn of the Pemberton for an outdoor movie screening! The Pemberton has a bar and food vendors on-site to make your movie-going experience even more enjoyable. All guests are responsible for their own bar and food tabs.

About the film:
In this beloved musical, Mimi Glossop (Ginger Rogers) journeys to England to seek a divorce from her absentee husband. When Mimi meets dashing performer Guy Holden (Fred Astaire), sparks fly, and, most importantly, lavish song-and-dance numbers ensue. While romance and comedy factor into the film, the production is largely a showcase for the legendary talents of Rogers and Astaire, most notably displayed in an extended sequence during the third act.

When: Sunday, November 16th
Time: Door 6:30pm; Screening 7:00pm. Come early to grab a drink and a bite!
Where: The Ark (turf lawn) at The Pemberton 1121 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85004
Parking: Street parking available
What to bring: Make sure to bring your own blankets or lawn chair to sit on (low lounge-y beach chairs make it easy for everyone to see)! The ground surface is a turf layer.

This is a 21+ event.
Member Tickets: $10
Non-Members: $15
One-Drink Minimum Purchase – let’s take care of our friends at the historic Pemberton space! Bar and food vendors available all night! Your ticket price helps our non-profit license the movie screening and supports our new vintage film club!

VIP seating is available! There are only two lounge seating sections that seat 6-8 people comfortably on couches.

ADSNY: Virtual Presentation Jazz Age Illustration
2025-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
As a Phoenix Art Deco Society member, you’re invited to attend events through the International Coalition of Art Deco Society’s. Check out this event below from the Art Deco Society of New York:
About the Event:
“Curator Heather Campbell Coyle presents highlights from Jazz Age Illustration, an exhibition organized by the Delaware Art Museum and now showing at the Norman Rockwell Museum. The first of its kind, the exhibit explores American popular illustration of the 1920s and ’30s, featuring works originally published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, The Saturday Evening Post, and books by authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald. Artists showcased include E. Simms Campbell, Aaron Douglas, Helen Dryden, John Held Jr., Rockwell Kent, and Sydney Leff, capturing the dynamic spirit of the Jazz Age.“
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Sunday, November 16th, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of New York
Cost for ICADS members: $20.00

ADSW: Virtual Lecture Art Deco Glamour in Compacts, Purses, & Vanity Treasures
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
As a Phoenix Art Deco Society member, you’re invited to attend events through the International Coalition of Art Deco Society’s at a discounted rate. Check out this event below from the Art Deco Society of Washington:
About the Event:
“This presentation explores women’s luxury accessories of the late 1920s and early 1930s, highlighting how Art Deco design influenced their style and craftsmanship. Featuring elegant examples of compacts, purses, and vanity items, it delves into their design, functionality, and the makeup trends of the era. The talk also offers insight into collecting and preserving these glamorous pieces today.“
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of Washington
Cost for ICADS members: $15.00

Orpheum Theatre Tour
2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
By popular demand, we have scheduled a private tour for the Art Deco Society of the historic Orpheum Theatre. Located in Downtown Phoenix, the Orpheum Theatre is a fully restored 1929 atmospheric theatre, featuring a magnificent disappearing Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. This tour will provide access to both public and behind-the-scenes areas, offering a rare glimpse into the magic of a historic movie palace.

A Brief History
Opening on January 5, 1929, it was the pride of Phoenix, a town of 48,000. It had 1,800 seats and an early form of air conditioning, which made it the place to see an be seen in the city! Its 101 feet of stage width and 28 feet of depth made the Orpheum the only theatre between Los Angeles and Denver able to handle the traveling vaudeville shows that changed weekly.
Designed by architects Lescher & Mahoney, the theatre was built for $750,000 by Jo E. Rickards and Harry Nace. The Orpheum was designed in the atmospheric style, with the audience sitting in a garden surrounded by Spanish-style buildings, murals of mountains, and forests, under puffy white clouds moving across a deep blue domed sky.
For more information, check out their website here.

DETAILS
Members get Priority Access to this event. Spots are limited to 25 guests.
DATE: October 25, 2025
TIME: 3:00pm Tours can last up to 90 mins.
LOCATION: Orpheum Theatre: 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 8500
PARKING: Parking info HERE. All guests are responsible for their parking accommodations.

TICKETS:
Members get first-come, first-served tickets. Tickets are free for members but you MUST RSVP using the ticket link below as there are limited spots available.

ADSLA: Gatsby’s Women: Fashionable Ideals of the 1920s
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix)
As a Phoenix Art Deco Society member, you get discounts to other ICADS organization events. Check out this event below from the Art Deco Society of Washington:
“Celebrate novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald’s September 24th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Great Gatsby with the virtual presentation “Gatsby’s Women: Fashionable Ideals of the 1920s” by Kevin Jones, Senior Curator, ASU FIDM Museum.
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby is set in the summer of 1922, beginning a decade of dramatic societal and cultural change, of new opportunities and roles for women, and, coinciding with this, dramatically new appearances.”
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Wed, Sep 24, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (MST)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of Los Angeles
Cost for ICADS members: $20.00

Deco Cocktail Night at the Hilton Garden Inn
2025-09-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix) | Hilton Garden Inn – The Professional Building, 15 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Are you a member of the Society? Do you love Art Deco? Join members of the Art Deco Society for an evening of cocktails and connection at the former Professional Building (now, the Downtown Phoenix Hilton Garden Inn) lobby bar, Monroe’s!
This is a no-host gathering for members and those interested in Art Deco, where we will gather and enjoy the ambiance of one of Phoenix’s most extravagant Art Deco lobbies. No reservation required, just show up! Vintage or vintage attire is encouraged, but not required. All guests are responsible for their own bar tabs. We look forward to seeing you there.
About the Professional Building:
The Professional Building was completed in 1932 by the architectural firm of Morgan, Walls, & Clements, originally constructed as the “National Valley Bank” building. The bank resided on the ground floor, and other floors of the high-rise were reserved for medical offices. It’s impossible not to notice the original brass elevators and marble floors that invite you to the large open-air lobby. This interior was vacant for two decades until it was renovated and restored to its former glory, featuring stunning Art Deco pillars and zig-zag motifs replicated in the original color scheme.
Since 2013, Hilton Garden Inn takes over the entire building with a modest bar, Monroe’s, on the ground floor with lounge and cocktail seating. Monroe’s offers a full-service bar menu and a place for guests to relax and unwind. In addition to some tasty beverages, we also serve a selection of upscale bar-food ranging from burgers and wings to tacos and salad.
DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, September 20, 2025
TIME: 6:00pm – 8:30pm – you are welcome to stay later!
LOCATION: Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Phoenix: 15 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
PARKING: All guests are responsible for their parking accommodations. Street parking may be available. The closest garage is Ace Parking (201 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004)

Professional Building, 2025 (Now Hilton Garden Inn) Photo by Dave Bentley
1931

ADSNY: How are fashions the of the 1930s relevant to what we wear today?
2025-09-20 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix)
As a Phoenix Art Deco Society member, you get discounts to other ICADS organization events. Check out this event below from the Art Deco Society of Washington:
“ADSNY is delighted to welcome costume designer Charlotte Mitchell whose assignments have taken her from major historical periods to the present. She will discuss how a character’s apparel is of major importance in period productions. It is paramount that the costumes are relevant to the audience, catching their attention and bringing the story to life. When designing period costumes this becomes even more crucial, especially when that period is set in the twentieth century, a time when silhouettes presaged how we look and dress today.”
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Sat, Sep 20, 2025 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (MST)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of New York
Cost for ICADS members: $20.00

Virtual Event WPA's Federal Theatre Project with the ADSW
2025-09-18 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
As a Phoenix Art Deco Society member, you get discounts to other ICADS organization events. Check out this event below from the Art Deco Society of Washington:
“In August of 1935 the WPA expanded to include work relief for Americans engaged in the arts with the formation of Federal Project Number One. The most creative and innovative of the Federal One components, but also the most controversial, was the Federal Theatre Project (FTP), which provided work for actors, directors, playwrights, designers, stage technicians, and other workers in the theatre field. This lecture will examine the wide range of productions presented by the FTP and the charges that led to its early dissolution.”
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Thu, Sep 18, 2025 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (MST)
Organizer: Linda Lyons, programs@adsw.org
Cost for ICADS members: $15.00

From Flappers to Patio Dresses: A Historic Fashion Presentation hosted by the Vintage Society
2025-08-24 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum, 737 E Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85020, United States
Step Into Style: A Celebration of Vintage Fashion History with the Phoenix Vintage Society
Join The Phoenix Vintage Society at the Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum for a stylish Sunday afternoon celebrating the vibrant history of fashion of the first half of the 20th century.
Art Deco aficionado and president of the Phoenix Art Deco Society, Erin Lindsey delves into the elegance and flair of The Jazz Age Wardrobe: Fashion in the Art Deco Era, then discover the origins and evolution of regional style as vintage fashion expert Jenny Kuller presents A History of the American Southwest Patio Dress.
Enjoy fascinating insights, charming company, and light refreshments at this unique gathering of history and style enthusiasts.

Details: Sunday August 24 at 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Sunnyslope Historical Society & Museum at 737 E Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Erin Lindsey (left), Jenny Kuller (middle), Sarah Braucht (right)

Jazz Age Book Club: The Great Gatsby
2025-08-17 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain, 2303 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85006, United States
The Phoenix Art Deco Society is excited to welcome members to the inaugural Jazz Age Book Club hosted by Art Deco Society member, Professor Scott Hermanson.
If you love literature, this event is for you! We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby with a guided discussion about the novel. Bring your thoughts, opinions, and questions, and connect with fellow members – avid or casual readers are welcome.
How to participate in the Jazz Age Book Club, hosted at MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain:

Reserve your spot for $5.00. This deposit goes towards your ice cream or food order at MacAlpine’s.
Read The Great Gatsby in its entirety
Visit us at MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain on August 17th at 3pm
Order a classic ice cream soda, sundae, phosphate, or more from their vintage menu. A limited food menu will be available for those wanting a bite to eat.
Talk about the book, ask questions, and share your thoughts on one of the greatest novels of all time.

Looking for a copy of The Great Gatsby? We recommend shopping at one of these local book stores:
Changing Hands – The Book Gallery – Bookman’s
PLEASE NOTE: This event is limited capacity due to the nature of the book club. We want to ensure that everyone can comfortably participate in the discussion.

About MacAlpine’s Soda Fountain (1929):
MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain first opened in 1929 and is one of the few remaining soda fountains in the United States. If these stools could talk, they would tell tales about how hard the young newspaper boy worked to earn 10 cents for an old-fashioned malt and of the many & regulars that purchased their Burma-Shave or Prince Albert (in a can) here. Now, MacAlpine’s remains the community’s favorite neighborhood joint, still serving up classic favorites like cherry phosphates and egg creams from behind their original soda fountain. Right next door is MacAlpine’s Retro Store, where one can find everything from antique furniture to vintage clothing. This staple of the Phoenix area invites customers old and new to step back in time and stay for a while at this historic establishment.

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Virtual Event NYADS: Jazz Age Style
2025-07-30 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix Art Deco Society Members are invited to attend at the same discounted price that Art Deco Society of New York members receive. To see more or to register to receive the discount, all they need to do is click on the title of the event above and select the ICADS option.
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Art Deco Centennial: A Guide to the Jazz Age Style in Our Neighborhoods, City, and World
About the Program:
The style we now know as Art Deco officially turned 100 this year, marking the centennial of the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, or the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Art in Paris from which it derived its name. The Art Deco Society of New York is spending this year focusing on the Art Deco Style’s exuberance, hope, and modernity, as it defined the interwar years in much of the West, as societies navigated boom and bust, revolution and retrenchment, optimism and despair.
Join the celebration when the Art Deco Society of New York partners with our friends at Greenwich Village Preservation for this special free event with its Executive Director, Andrew Berman. He will take a look back at the roots of this design aesthetic, which grew out of revolutionary 19th and early 20th century movements, and examine how it transformed New York City, from skyline landmarks to humble neighborhood infill developments. Then he’ll zoom in on Greenwich Village, the East Village, and NoHo, and take a closer look at the many stunning and surprising examples of the style in our neighborhoods, ranging from prominent and beloved monuments to overlooked workaday structures, with a few prisons, parking garages, and post offices in between — both surviving and long gone. He’ll look at where and why Art Deco proliferated in our neighborhoods, as well as where and why it surprisingly sometimes didn’t.
About the Speaker:
Andrew Berman has been Executive Director of Village Preservation since 2002. Andrew is an architectural historian and lifelong New Yorker who worked on development and preservation issues in Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan, and the West Side for more than three decades. The first years of his life were spent in an Art Deco apartment building on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx not too far from where ADSNY’s President, Roberta Nusim, grew up.

Registration:
How to Register for ADSNY’s Web-based programs:

Go to the event website HERE
Click the gold Register button located to the left of the “About the Program” section
Enter the requested information in the registration form and follow the instructions to pay online and complete your registration
In a few moments, your registration confirmation containing your link and unique password to watch the video event will be sent to the email address you used to register. If you do not see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder

If you need further assistance registering for this event, or are experiencing a different issue, please email Events@ArtDeco.org, let us know which events you would like to register for, and we will send you an invoice that can be easily completed without going through the ArtDeco.org website.

GET YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT CODE BY VISITING THE MEMBER PORTAL BENEFITS HERE

Vitrual Event ADSLA: Jewelry from the 1925 Paris Exposition
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix Art Deco Society Members are invited to attend virtual events from other Art Deco Societies around the country. The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is not offering an ICADS discount for this virtual event.
La Grace et L’Elegance du Gout Francais: The Jewelry of the 1925 Paris Exposition
About the Program:
Our celebration of the centennial of the Art Deco style continues with a reprise of the lecture that Lisa Schoening gave in person, in June. The broadcast will be live, not a recording of her earlier talk.
The organizers of the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes invited renowned Paris jewelers Cartier, Boucheron, and Georges Fouquet among others to bring their most modern creations to the Exposition. Representing nearly a decade’s worth of painstaking work, these jewels showcased the determination of French jewelry designers to join their compatriots in all areas of consumer manufacturing in bringing a new language of design to life.
For six months visitors to the 1925 Paris Exposition had the opportunity to see exhibits from the most celebrated jewelers in their Pavilions in the center of Paris.
About the Speaker:
Lisa Schoening has been enamoured with jewels since childhood, and had the great good fortune to have spent much of her career teaching both the science of gems and the history of jewelry for the Gemological Institute of America and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. She has spoken on jewelry history for the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, the Gia Alumni Association, and the Womens Jewelry Association, and for thirty years has dragged her friends through any number of jewelry stores, auction houses, and museum exhibits in search of small sparkly objects of extraordinary value.

Registration:
How to Register for ADSLA’s Web-based programs:

Go to the event website HERE
Click the green ticket link
When asked to sign in, select guest check out, the option at the bottom.
Complete your billing information
Next: Assign yourself to the ticket in your cart
Complete check out

LAST CHANCE Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwestern Art Deco Influence
2025-05-29 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Luhrs Tower
Discover the details of towering Jazz Age gems as you’ve never seen them before with digital artist Chris Hytha and skyscraper historian Mark Houser. The Phoenix Art Deco Society is proud to bring to our community this unique exhibit hosted inside the historic Luhrs Tower.
For the entire month of May, come see us inside the Art Deco Luhrs Tower to view Chris Hytha and Mark Houser’s traveling exhibit showcasing curated pieces from their collection that highlight southwestern influence on Art Deco design paired with a history exhibit on the Luhrs family and the history of Phoenix in the 1920s and 1930s. Also, learn about the history of Art Deco design and how it impacted more than the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s with examples of fashion, industrial design, music, and more.

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ABOUT THE HIGHRISES EXHIBIT:
The Highrises Collection showcases drone-scan images of nearly 200 skyscrapers from across the United States. The prosperity of early 20th-century America resulted in a boom of skyscrapers that still tower over cities across the country today. Focusing on the character and craftsmanship on display at the top of these landmark buildings in a way that can’t be seen from street level, the Highrises Collection reveals fascinating details and stories of these distinctly American icons.
The Phoenix exhibit features several of Hytha’s artistic renderings of iconic Art Deco highrises and Art Deco gems that are influenced by Hispanic, Indigenous, and Spanish design from across the country. The Luhr’s Tower stands proudly as Arizona’s most notable Art Deco skyscraper.
Accompanying each Highrise is a short narrative by Houser about how it came to be, who were the major personalities involved, and what it meant to the city where it was built. Highrises are also identified and sortable by city or region, year of opening, architectural style, and special attributes.

ABOUT THE LUHR’S LEGACY EXHIBIT:
The Art Deco Society has curated the history exhibit dedicated to the history of the Luhrs family, one of the state’s pioneer families that helped change rural Phoenix into the urban landscape that it is today. See photos and artifacts, and learn about the history of how Phoenix grew from the ground up in the 1920s.

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EXHIBIT DETAILS
WHEN: Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwest Art Deco Influence are open to the public Thursdays through Sundays during the entire month of May.
WHERE: Luhrs Tower – 2nd floor. 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
COST: General admission $15. ON SALE FOR $10 FOR LAST WEEKEND. Free for Art Deco Society Members on 05/30 and 05/31.

HOURS:
Thursdays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Fridays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Saturdays: 11am – 7pm
Sundays: 11am – 7pm

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwestern Art Deco Influence
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Luhrs Tower
Discover the details of towering Jazz Age gems as you’ve never seen them before with digital artist Chris Hytha and skyscraper historian Mark Houser. The Phoenix Art Deco Society is proud to bring to our community this unique exhibit hosted inside the historic Luhrs Tower.
For the entire month of May, come see us inside the Art Deco Luhrs Tower to view Chris Hytha and Mark Houser’s traveling exhibit showcasing curated pieces from their collection that highlight southwestern influence on Art Deco design paired with a history exhibit on the Luhrs family and the history of Phoenix in the 1920s and 1930s. Also, learn about the history of Art Deco design and how it impacted more than the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s with examples of fashion, industrial design, music, and more.
See below for details on times and events happening in the pop-up exhibit. Do not miss our special presentation on the Luhrs Tower and family legacy by author and skyscraper historian, Mark Houser.
Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org
General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

ABOUT THE HIGHRISES EXHIBIT:
The Highrises Collection showcases drone-scan images of nearly 200 skyscrapers from across the United States. The prosperity of early 20th-century America resulted in a boom of skyscrapers that still tower over cities across the country today. Focusing on the character and craftsmanship on display at the top of these landmark buildings in a way that can’t be seen from street level, the Highrises Collection reveals fascinating details and stories of these distinctly American icons.
The Phoenix exhibit features several of Hytha’s artistic renderings of iconic Art Deco highrises and Art Deco gems that are influenced by Hispanic, Indigenous, and Spanish design from across the country. The Luhr’s Tower stands proudly as Arizona’s most notable Art Deco skyscraper.
Accompanying each Highrise is a short narrative by Houser about how it came to be, who were the major personalities involved, and what it meant to the city where it was built. Highrises are also identified and sortable by city or region, year of opening, architectural style, and special attributes.

ABOUT THE LUHR’S LEGACY EXHIBIT:
The Art Deco Society has curated the history exhibit dedicated to the history of the Luhrs family, one of the state’s pioneer families that helped change rural Phoenix into the urban landscape that it is today. See photos and artifacts, and learn about the history of how Phoenix grew from the ground up in the 1920s.

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

EXHIBIT DETAILS
WHEN: Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwest Art Deco Influence are open to the public Thursdays through Sundays during the entire month of May.
WHERE: Luhr’s Tower – 2nd floor. 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003. More Details TBA.
COST: General admission $15. Art Deco Society Members get in for free on Thursdays and Fridays.
HOURS:
Thursdays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Fridays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Saturdays: 11am – 7pm
Sundays: 11am – 7pm

PELASE NOTE: May 2nd is reserved for our grand opening party! Be the first to see the gallery and get your special admission to the grand opening night today! CLICK HERE

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LUHRS LEGACY LECTURE: Saturday, May 17th
We are excited to bring author and skyscraper historian Mark Houser to speak at the exhibit on the history of the Luhrss Tower and how the Luhr family helped build up Phoenix in the city’s most pivotal years in this special lecture. Do NOT miss out on this unique presentation where we dig into Phoenix history during the Art Deco Era.
As an author, professional speaker, and award-winning journalist, Mark Houser has traveled far and wide in search of the world’s most amazing antique skyscrapers. A skilled researcher, he digs deep into these landmarks and the lives of the business tycoons, architects, and other personalities behind them. By sharing these stories, Mark helps audiences to appreciate marvels in their cities they may not have noticed before — and the risks and innovation represented by these “machines to make the land pay.”
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th
COST: $25, includes admission to exhibit

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Thank you to our sponsors!

We are looking for sponsors! Donate or partner with the Art Deco Society to help us create unforgettable experiences. Be a part of this unique exhibit for the community. Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org

Luhrs Legacy Lecture with Mark Houser
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
LUHRS LEGACY LECTURE: Saturday, May 17th
We are excited to bring author and skyscraper historian Mark Houser to speak at the exhibit on the history of the Luhrs Tower and how the Luhrs family helped build up Phoenix in the city’s most pivotal years in this special lecture. Do NOT miss out on this unique presentation where we dig into Phoenix history during the Art Deco Era.
A skilled researcher, he digs deep into these landmarks and the lives of the business tycoons, architects, and other personalities behind them. By sharing these stories, Mark helps audiences to appreciate marvels in their cities they may not have noticed before — and the risks and innovation represented by these “machines to make the land pay.”
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th at 11am
WHERE: Luhrs Tower: 2nd floor. 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
COST: $25, includes admission to exhibit
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ABOUT MARK HOUSER, SKYSCRAPER HISTORIAN
As an author, professional speaker, and award-winning journalist, Mark Houser has traveled far and wide in search of the world’s most amazing antique
skyscrapers. Mark Houser is a professional speaker, author, and expert on antique skyscrapers and the people who built them. He works with organizations that want to elevate the prestige of their city by leveraging its cultural, architectural, and entrepreneurial legacies.

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ABOUT THE HIGHRISES EXHIBIT:

The Highrises Collection showcases drone-scan images of nearly 200 skyscrapers from across the United States. The prosperity of early 20th-century America resulted in a boom of skyscrapers that still tower over cities across the country today. Focusing on the character and craftsmanship on display at the top of these landmark buildings in a way that can’t be seen from street level, the Highrises Collection reveals fascinating details and stories of these distinctly American icons.
The Phoenix exhibit features several of Hytha’s artistic renderings of iconic Art Deco highrises and Art Deco gems that are influenced by Hispanic, Indigenous, and Spanish design from across the country. The Luhr’s Tower stands proudly as Arizona’s most notable Art Deco skyscraper.
Accompanying each Highrise is a short narrative by Houser about how it came to be, who were the major personalities involved, and what it meant to the city where it was built. Highrises are also identified and sortable by city or region, year of opening, architectural style, and special attributes.

ABOUT THE LUHR’S LEGACY EXHIBIT:
The Art Deco Society has curated the history exhibit dedicated to the history of the Luhrs family, one of the state’s pioneer families that helped change rural Phoenix into the urban landscape that it is today. See photos and artifacts, and learn about the history of how Phoenix grew from the ground up in the 1920s.

Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwestern Art Deco Influence
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-18 | Luhrs Tower
Discover the details of towering Jazz Age gems as you’ve never seen them before with digital artist Chris Hytha and skyscraper historian Mark Houser. The Phoenix Art Deco Society is proud to bring to our community this unique exhibit hosted inside the historic Luhrs Tower.
For the entire month of May, come see us inside the Art Deco Luhrs Tower to view Chris Hytha and Mark Houser’s traveling exhibit showcasing curated pieces from their collection that highlight southwestern influence on Art Deco design paired with a history exhibit on the Luhrs family and the history of Phoenix in the 1920s and 1930s. Also, learn about the history of Art Deco design and how it impacted more than the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s with examples of fashion, industrial design, music, and more.
See below for details on times and events happening in the pop-up exhibit. Do not miss our special presentation on the Luhrs Tower and family legacy by author and skyscraper historian, Mark Houser.
Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org
General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

ABOUT THE HIGHRISES EXHIBIT:
The Highrises Collection showcases drone-scan images of nearly 200 skyscrapers from across the United States. The prosperity of early 20th-century America resulted in a boom of skyscrapers that still tower over cities across the country today. Focusing on the character and craftsmanship on display at the top of these landmark buildings in a way that can’t be seen from street level, the Highrises Collection reveals fascinating details and stories of these distinctly American icons.
The Phoenix exhibit features several of Hytha’s artistic renderings of iconic Art Deco highrises and Art Deco gems that are influenced by Hispanic, Indigenous, and Spanish design from across the country. The Luhr’s Tower stands proudly as Arizona’s most notable Art Deco skyscraper.
Accompanying each Highrise is a short narrative by Houser about how it came to be, who were the major personalities involved, and what it meant to the city where it was built. Highrises are also identified and sortable by city or region, year of opening, architectural style, and special attributes.

ABOUT THE LUHR’S LEGACY EXHIBIT:
The Art Deco Society has curated the history exhibit dedicated to the history of the Luhrs family, one of the state’s pioneer families that helped change rural Phoenix into the urban landscape that it is today. See photos and artifacts, and learn about the history of how Phoenix grew from the ground up in the 1920s.

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
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EXHIBIT DETAILS
WHEN: Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwest Art Deco Influence are open to the public Thursdays through Sundays during the entire month of May.
WHERE: Luhr’s Tower – 2nd floor. 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
COST: General admission $15. Art Deco Society Members get in for free on Thursdays and Fridays.
HOURS:
Thursdays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Fridays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Saturdays: 11am – 7pm
Sundays: 11am – 7pm

PELASE NOTE: May 2nd is reserved for our grand opening party! Be the first to see the gallery and get your special admission to the grand opening night today! CLICK HERE

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

LUHRS LEGACY LECTURE: Saturday, May 17th
We are excited to bring author and skyscraper historian Mark Houser to speak at the exhibit on the history of the Luhrss Tower and how the Luhr family helped build up Phoenix in the city’s most pivotal years in this special lecture. Do NOT miss out on this unique presentation where we dig into Phoenix history during the Art Deco Era.
As an author, professional speaker, and award-winning journalist, Mark Houser has traveled far and wide in search of the world’s most amazing antique skyscrapers. A skilled researcher, he digs deep into these landmarks and the lives of the business tycoons, architects, and other personalities behind them. By sharing these stories, Mark helps audiences to appreciate marvels in their cities they may not have noticed before — and the risks and innovation represented by these “machines to make the land pay.”
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th
COST: $25, includes admission to exhibit

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

Thank you to our sponsors!

We are looking for sponsors! Donate or partner with the Art Deco Society to help us create unforgettable experiences. Be a part of this unique exhibit for the community. Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org

Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwestern Art Deco Influence
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-11 | Luhrs Tower
Discover the details of towering Jazz Age gems as you’ve never seen them before with digital artist Chris Hytha and skyscraper historian Mark Houser. The Phoenix Art Deco Society is proud to bring to our community this unique exhibit hosted inside the historic Luhrs Tower.
For the entire month of May, come see us inside the Art Deco Luhrs Tower to view Chris Hytha and Mark Houser’s traveling exhibit showcasing curated pieces from their collection that highlight southwestern influence on Art Deco design paired with a history exhibit on the Luhrs family and the history of Phoenix in the 1920s and 1930s. Also, learn about the history of Art Deco design and how it impacted more than the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s with examples of fashion, industrial design, music, and more.
See below for details on times and events happening in the pop-up exhibit. Do not miss our special presentation on the Luhr’s Tower and family legacy by author and skyscraper historian, Mark Houser.
Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org
General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

ABOUT THE HIGHRISES EXHIBIT:
The Highrises Collection showcases drone-scan images of nearly 200 skyscrapers from across the United States. The prosperity of early 20th-century America resulted in a boom of skyscrapers that still tower over cities across the country today. Focusing on the character and craftsmanship on display at the top of these landmark buildings in a way that can’t be seen from street level, the Highrises Collection reveals fascinating details and stories of these distinctly American icons.
The Phoenix exhibit features several of Hytha’s artistic renderings of iconic Art Deco highrises and Art Deco gems that are influenced by Hispanic, Indigenous, and Spanish design from across the country. The Luhr’s Tower stands proudly as Arizona’s most notable Art Deco skyscraper.
Accompanying each Highrise is a short narrative by Houser about how it came to be, who were the major personalities involved, and what it meant to the city where it was built. Highrises are also identified and sortable by city or region, year of opening, architectural style, and special attributes.

ABOUT THE LUHR’S LEGACY EXHIBIT:
The Art Deco Society has curated the history exhibit dedicated to the history of the Luhrs family, one of the state’s pioneer families that helped change rural Phoenix into the urban landscape that it is today. See photos and artifacts, and learn about the history of how Phoenix grew from the ground up in the 1920s.

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

EXHIBIT DETAILS
WHEN: Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwest Art Deco Influence are open to the public Thursdays through Sundays during the entire month of May.
WHERE: Luhr’s Tower – 2nd floor. 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
COST: General admission $15. Art Deco Society Members get in for free on Thursdays and Fridays.
HOURS:
Thursdays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Fridays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Saturdays: 11am – 7pm
Sundays: 11am – 7pm

PELASE NOTE: May 2nd is reserved for our grand opening party! Be the first to see the gallery and get your special admission to the grand opening night today! CLICK HERE

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

LUHRS LEGACY LECTURE: Saturday, May 17th
We are excited to bring author and skyscraper historian Mark Houser to speak at the exhibit on the history of the Luhrss Tower and how the Luhr family helped build up Phoenix in the city’s most pivotal years in this special lecture. Do NOT miss out on this unique presentation where we dig into Phoenix history during the Art Deco Era.
As an author, professional speaker, and award-winning journalist, Mark Houser has traveled far and wide in search of the world’s most amazing antique skyscrapers. A skilled researcher, he digs deep into these landmarks and the lives of the business tycoons, architects, and other personalities behind them. By sharing these stories, Mark helps audiences to appreciate marvels in their cities they may not have noticed before — and the risks and innovation represented by these “machines to make the land pay.”
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th
COST: $25, includes admission to exhibit

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

Thank you to our sponsors!

We are looking for sponsors! Donate or partner with the Art Deco Society to help us create unforgettable experiences. Be a part of this unique exhibit for the community. Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org

Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwest Art Deco Influence
2025-05-03 13:00 - 2025-05-04 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Luhrs Tower
Discover the details of towering Jazz Age gems as you’ve never seen them before with digital artist Chris Hytha and skyscraper historian Mark Houser. The Phoenix Art Deco Society is proud to bring to our community this unique exhibit hosted inside the historic Luhrs Tower.
For the entire month of May, come see us inside the Art Deco Luhrs Tower to view Chris Hytha and Mark Houser’s traveling exhibit showcasing curated pieces from their collection that highlight southwestern influence on Art Deco design paired with a history exhibit on the Luhrs family and the history of Phoenix in the 1920s and 1930s. Also, learn about the history of Art Deco design and how it impacted more than the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s with examples of fashion, industrial design, music, and more.
See below for details on times and events happening in the pop-up exhibit. Do not miss our special presentation on the Luhr’s Tower and family legacy by author and skyscraper historian, Mark Houser.
Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org
General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

ABOUT THE HIGHRISES EXHIBIT:
The Highrises Collection showcases drone-scan images of nearly 200 skyscrapers from across the United States. The prosperity of early 20th-century America resulted in a boom of skyscrapers that still tower over cities across the country today. Focusing on the character and craftsmanship on display at the top of these landmark buildings in a way that can’t be seen from street level, the Highrises Collection reveals fascinating details and stories of these distinctly American icons.
The Phoenix exhibit features several of Hytha’s artistic renderings of iconic Art Deco highrises and Art Deco gems that are influenced by Hispanic, Indigenous, and Spanish design from across the country. The Luhr’s Tower stands proudly as Arizona’s most notable Art Deco skyscraper.
Accompanying each Highrise is a short narrative by Houser about how it came to be, who were the major personalities involved, and what it meant to the city where it was built. Highrises are also identified and sortable by city or region, year of opening, architectural style, and special attributes.

ABOUT THE LUHR’S LEGACY EXHIBIT:
The Art Deco Society has curated the history exhibit dedicated to the history of the Luhrs family, one of the state’s pioneer families that helped change rural Phoenix into the urban landscape that it is today. See photos and artifacts, and learn about the history of how Phoenix grew from the ground up in the 1920s.

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

EXHIBIT DETAILS
WHEN: Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy and Southwest Art Deco Influence are open to the public Thursdays through Sundays during the entire month of May.
WHERE: Luhr’s Tower – 2nd floor. 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
COST: General admission $15. Art Deco Society Members get in for free on Thursdays and Fridays.
HOURS:
Thursdays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Fridays: 1pm – 7pm (ADS members get in free!)
Saturdays: 11am – 7pm
Sundays: 11am – 7pm

PELASE NOTE: May 2nd is reserved for our grand opening party! Be the first to see the gallery and get your special admission to the grand opening night today! CLICK HERE

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

LUHRS LEGACY LECTURE: Saturday, May 17th
We are excited to bring author and skyscraper historian Mark Houser to speak at the exhibit on the history of the Luhrs Tower and how the Luhrs family helped build up Phoenix in the city’s most pivotal years in this special lecture. Do NOT miss out on this unique presentation where we dig into Phoenix history during the Art Deco Era.
As an author, professional speaker, and award-winning journalist, Mark Houser has traveled far and wide in search of the world’s most amazing antique skyscrapers. A skilled researcher, he digs deep into these landmarks and the lives of the business tycoons, architects, and other personalities behind them. By sharing these stories, Mark helps audiences to appreciate marvels in their cities they may not have noticed before — and the risks and innovation represented by these “machines to make the land pay.”
WHEN: Saturday, May 17th
COST: $25, includes admission to exhibit

General Admission tickets can be used for any date/time.
Buy now

Thank you to our sponsors!

We are looking for sponsors! Donate or partner with the Art Deco Society to help us create unforgettable experiences. Be a part of this unique exhibit for the community. Want to sponsor the exhibit? Email Erin at erin@phoenixartdeco.org

Highrises: Gallery Grand Opening
2025-05-02 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Luhrs Tower
Members and friends of the Art Deco Society are welcome to the grand opening of Highrises: The Luhrs Legacy & Southwestern Art Deco, a unique gallery and exhibit featuring the works of digital artist Chris Hytha and supplemental history exhibits on the Luhrs family legacy and the history of Art Deco.
This exclusive grand opening party open house will be one to remember! Support the Art Deco Society by joining us for a drink, participating in our silent auction, and hearing from the artist in a unique presentation about the project. Lovers of art, architecture, and history are sure to love this special viewing located inside the Luhrs Tower!

Schedule of Events
7:00pm – Reception open
7:30pm – Artist presentation
8:00pm –Gallery viewing
9:00pm – Silent auction closes
9:30pm – Doors close

When: May 2nd, 2025
Time: 7pm-9:30pm
Location: Luhrs Tower, 2nd floor: 45 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
Parking: Guests are responsible for their own parking. Parking available on the street or bhund the Luhrs Tower in the Luhrs Parking Garage.

Your ticket includes first access to the pop-up exhibit, 2 drink tickets (wine bar), the artist presentation, silent auction, and mingling with our community of Art Deco enthusiasts. Celebrate this unique moment with us inside the Luhrs Tower!
Check in with our staff at the Luhrs Tower to gain entry. Meet our volunteers at the Luhrs Tower lobby, who will guide you to the exhibit space.

What is Highrises?
Discover the details of towering Jazz Age gems as you’ve never seen them before with digital artist Chris Hytha and skyscraper historian Mark Houser. The Luhrs Tower takes center stage in this unique art and history pop-up exhibit hosted by the Phoenix Art Deco Society.
For the entire month of May, come see us inside the Art Deco Luhr’s Tower to view Chris Hytha’s traveling exhibit showcasing curated pieces of his collection that highlight southwestern influence on Art Deco design paired with a history exhibit on the Luhr’s family and the history of Phoenix in the 1920s and 1930s.
Don’t want to make the grand opening? Our exhibit is open through the month of May! Click here to view the schedule.

Art Deco Centennial Celebration at the AZ Biltmore!
2025-04-25 07:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Arizona Biltmore Hotel, 2400 E Missouri Ave,, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
We are proud to partner with the Biltmore to invite members and friends to a formal cocktail affair. This elegant experience will include your first drink AND an opportunity to enjoy your cocktails inside the Mystery Room, the Biltmore’s authentic 1920s speakeasy with the Biltmore’s lead historian. Learn about the speakeasy and Biltmore’s charming history. Spend a while with the Art Deco Society in our reserved section in the Wright Bar lounge, sip on a special craft cocktail made just for this celebration, and take in the beauty of the Jewel of the Desert.
We are celebrating in style this evening. Our dress code is vintage, cocktail, or formal attire.

Your ticket includes

Welcome cocktail
Take your cocktail up to the Mystery Room!

Paired with a mini history tour of the speakeasy. (appx 20 mins – limited capacity in the Mystery Room so that all guests have the opportunity to enjoy!

Access to the Society’s reserved lounge section
Live music in the lobby bar – Kristofer Hill on Spanish guitar

The tour group to go up to the Mystery Room will be small. To accommodate everyone, guests will rotate on tours that last approximately 20 minutes. Please buy your tickets in advance to help us coordinate.

Scenes from the history Mystery Room…Secretly built in 1929, the Mystery Room dazzles and delights as an authentic speakeasy. Framed by iconic Biltmore blocks, the room features the original fireplace and a bookshelf that opens up to a bar.

What are we celebrating?
April 28th commemorates the opening of the 1925 Exposition Internationale Des Arts Decoratifs et Industrials Moderne in Paris,where Art Deco made its first international debut. Whether you are familiar with its history, or new to Art Deco, you are welcome to celebrate with us!

DETAILS
WHEN: April 25th, 2025
TIME: 7pm-9pm
WHERE: Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Resort 2400 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Check in with us at the Wright Bar
COST: $45 for members, $55 for non-members.

MEMBERS: Log into your account to access the member ticket product page.

Not a member? Join now for only $45/year!
Become a Member

Encanto Palmcroft Historic Home Tour & Street Fair
2025-03-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Step inside the timeless charm of Encanto Palmcroft! Secure your tickets now to explore beautifully preserved historic homes and enjoy a day filled with local art, food, and community spirit.
It’s free to check out the street fair and walk around the neighborhood, but tickets for the home tour are available through the Encanto-Palmcroft website. Or you can purchase at the fair! Check out more information on their website HERE.
Stop by and say hi to the Art Deco Society team at our booth!

Selling Good Design: Virtual Event NYADS
2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix Art Deco Society Members are invited to attend at the same discounted price that Art Deco Society of New York members receive. To see more or to register to receive the discount, all they need to do is click on the title of the event above and select the ICADS option.
GET YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT CODE BY VISITING THE MEMBER PORTAL BENEFITS HERE
Selling Good Design
About the Program:
Join us for an illustrated lecture about the influence of the 1925 Paris Exposition in the United States. The lecture, which will be presented by Marilyn F. Friedman, will explore the ways in which the concepts seen at the Exposition were presented to the American public, including shows at museums, department stores and designers’ organizations. She will also discuss how designers such as Donald Deskey, Eugene Schoen, Kem Weber, Eleanor Le Maire and Joseph Urban adopted and adapted the design that today we call Art Deco.
This event will be available in person at The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York and via Zoom. When registering, please be sure to choose whether you will be attending in person or watching via the live stream on Zoom.
About the Speaker:
Marilyn Friedman is a design historian who has lectured widely on twentieth century interiors and decorative arts. She is the author of Selling Good Design: Promoting the Early Modern Interior, Making America Modern: Interior Design in the 1930s, and several journal articles.

Registration:
How to Register for ADSNY’s Web-based programs:

Go to the event website HERE
Click the gold Register button located to the left of the “About the Program” section
Enter the requested information in the registration form and follow the instructions to pay online and complete your registration
In a few moments, your registration confirmation containing your link and unique password to watch the video event will be sent to the email address you used to register. If you do not see this email in your inbox, please check your spam folder

If you need further assistance registering for this event, or are experiencing a different issue, please email Events@ArtDeco.org, let us know which events you would like to register for, and we will send you an invoice that can be easily completed without going through the ArtDeco.org website.

GET YOUR MEMBER DISCOUNT CODE BY VISITING THE MEMBER PORTAL BENEFITS HERE

Dance in the Jazz Era
2025-03-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Masonic Temple, 345 W. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ, United States
The Art Deco Society is proud to partner with Savage Rhythm’s Jonathan Lindsey to present Dancing in the Jazz Era: a multi-media presentation with live demonstration that will take you through the history of dance in the Jazz Age.
The Art Deco movement influenced several art forms in the Jazz Age, including dance. This presentation will dive into the history of dance from the 1910s-1940s when jazz music evolved with a wide variety of dancing styles that include vernacular jazz, swing, ballroom, Latin, blues, and more. Learn about how the influences of black culture, socioeconomics, and the art of movement made dancing in the Jazz Age so unique.
We are looking forward to bringing to you this presentation that covers more than just the swing dancing you may be familiar with, but a discussion about the mix of dances that created one of the most exciting and vibrant eras of movement.
This presentation will include live demonstrations with professional dancers so you can experience the feelings and movements of each style of dance and see how they developed with each other and with the music of the time period.
Don’t miss this unique event.
DATE: March 8, 2025
TIME: 12:00pm-1:00pm Q&A to follow
LOCATION: Phoenix Masonic Temple – Red Room 345 W. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona
Please use the entrance on 4th Ave. Our volunteers will tell you how to get to the Red Room.
Parking: Please feel free to park in the street parking available in the area. There is also a parking garage next door on 4th Ave.
Attire: Vintage or vintage-inspired attire is always encouraged but not required.
Please check your emails the week of the event for details on parking and directions.

MEMBER TICKETS: $15

NON-MEMBER TICKETS: $20

Who is Jonathan Lindsey?
Known for his dynamic style, technical knowledge, and occasionally over-the-top humor, Jonathan has danced, taught, competed and performed around the world. He is founder of the performance group Savage Rhythm. As an instructor and DJ, Jonathan has traveled throughout North America and Europe spreading the gospel of classic jazz dance, music and history. He has performed in New York City, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and throughout the southwest. Jonathan’s passion for dance lies in roots vernacular jazz and swing styles.
Through his experience as a student of the sciences of anatomy and kinesiology, Jonathan brings the unique perspective and knowledge of body mechanics and movement to teaching and the dance. Jonathan’s obsession with jazz and swing started at the very young age of 8 years old through surprise exposure to Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. The awe and wonder at the music and movement of jazz greats continued until meeting friend, mentor, and original swing dancer Frankie Manning and childhood dreams of jazz dancing became a reality. He has since gone on to study, work, and collaborate with many classic and contemporary masters.

Historic Cocktail Night at the San Carlos: Valentine's Edition
2025-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix)
You are invited to an evening of hot jazz and prohibition-era cocktails, in a historic hotel in downtown Phoenix.

Join us for a special evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day AND Arizona’s statehood day on February 14th, 2025. All are welcome to this evening of music, dance, and cocktails.
Your ticket includes a swell evening with:

A welcome glass of bubbly
Two prohibition-era cocktails from our vintage menu
Light nibbles – charcuterie style
Mini swing dance lesson to get you on the floor!
An evening of live hot jazz by Phx’s #1 trad-jazz group, Yourchestra
Open dancing and socializing with our Art Deco community in the historic San Carlos – non-reserved seating.

Your ticket price supports the Phoenix Art Deco Society’s mission to preserve, educate, and celebrate Art Deco in Phoenix!
Members get a great discount for both individual and couple tickets.

The important info:
DATE: Friday, February 14th, 2025
EVENT: 7:00pm – 10:00pm (for those who want to get on the floor, the mini dance lesson starts at 8:00pm)
LOCATION: Hotel San Carlos 202 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 United States
Click below to purchase your ticket! If you are a member, log in to your account or register to access the member’s ticket pricing.

MEMBERS TICKETS:
$60/person — $100/couple

NON-MEMBERS:
$75/person — $140/couple

Not a member yet? CLICK HERE!

Phoenix Art Deco Walking Tour 2025
2025-01-26 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix)
Join the Phoenix Art Deco Society for an Art Deco walking tour of Downtown Phoenix and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Art Deco in 2025!
Discover the architectural style that swooned the world in the 1920’s and smuggled itself into the young Phoenix cityscape amongst Italian Renaissance Revival, Spanish Colonial, Classic Revival and other fascinating architectural styles.
Marvel at the historic architecture of the 20s and 30s hidden in plain sight on this walking tour.
We encourage you to dress the part as we embark on our 1.5-hour journey (walking shoes are recommended).
Tour Highlights​:

Learn the basics of Art Deco and its influence
Enjoy the exquisite architecture of the Luhr’s Tower, Professional Buildig, the Maricopa County Courthouse, and other architectural gems in the downtown area.
Step into a couple of public lobbies from the 1920s and 1930s
Learn more about the culture of the 1920s and 1930s in Phoenix and around the world! ​
We will end our tour at the Professional Building (now the Hilton Garden Inn) where you are welcome to stay for a cocktail in the lobby

DATE: January 26th, 2025
TIME: 3:00pm – tour will start promptly.
MEETING LOCATION: In front of the San Carlos Hotel (202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004) – find your tour guide dressed in 1920s garb!

TICKETS:
$15 for members
$25 for non-members
Click below to purchase your ticket! If you are a member, log in to your account or register to access the member’s ticket pricing.

Please contact Erin Lindsey if you have any questions or concerns at erin@phoenixartdeco.org

Phx ADS at the Arizona Concours
2025-01-19 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix) | Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
The Phoenix Art Deco Society will be supporting the Arizona Concours through volunteer efforts and will be providing jazz dance entertainment on January 19th! We are excited to be a part of such a prestigious event that contributes funds to the Make A Wish Foundation.
Car enthusiasts are invited to join the public for this one-of-a-kind car show that features cars of all eras, refreshments, and even a vintage fashion completion. All guests must purchase their own tickets and can arrive at any time during the event to check out the car show.

What is the Concours?
A curated and judged exhibition of the world’s finest collector cars, the Arizona Concours d’Elegance is a celebration of automotive design, supporting the arts and local artists.
The event is presented in partnership with Scottsdale Arts, the nationally recognized arts organization responsible for public art projects for the city of Scottsdale.
The Concours invites more than 100 select rare and exotic automobiles to be considered for judging and exhibition, with the best among them earning class awards and the coveted Best-of-Show.
More than 150 volunteers support this event as well as judges from the United States, Canada, and Europe. The event has welcomed spectacular cars from some of the finest collections across the United States as well as Europe, South America and Canada.

Silent Film with Live Organ Accompaniment: Seven Chances with Buster Keaton
2025-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Celebrate the Orpheum Theatre’s 96th Anniversary with a screening of Buster Keaton’s classic silent film SEVEN CHANCES, accompanied live by world-renowned organist Ron Rhode on the Orpheum Theatre’s Might Wurlitzer pipe organ.

Struggling stockbroker Jimmie Shannon (Buster Keaton) learns that, if he gets married by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday — which is today — he’ll inherit $7 million from an eccentrichim down, he has only hours to find a woman who’ll marry him.

SEVEN CHANCES with BUSTER KEATON is presented by The Friends of the Orpheum Theatre in partnership with the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society.

This event is a fundraiser with all proceeds going toward providing historic, educational, and fundraising support for the Orpheum Theatre. Bring the whole family!

DETAILS:
This is a fun social gathering for all members and non-members to enjoy this silent film classic! All guests are responsible for purchasing their own ticket – there are no assigned seats. Meet the members of the Phoenix Art Deco Society inside the lobby 30mins before the show to say hello, grab a drink, and join our group! Don’t forget to dress to impress at this marvelous 1920s theatre.

Date: January 5th, 2025
Time: Show starts at 2:00pm; meet in the lobby at 1:30pm
Location: Orpheum Theatre 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Rhapsody in Blue at the Phoenix Symphony
2024-11-22 - 2024-11-24 | Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue as well as other works that all premiered in 1924. German conductor Christian Reif leads the orchestra in Sibelius’ beguiling Symphony No. 7, and Respighi’s evocative tone poem The Pines of Rome. American pianist Conor Hanick is featured in the perennially popular Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin’s thrilling showpiece for piano and orchestra that is one of the greatest treasures in the American symphonic repertoire.
Come early and enjoy Pre-Concert Activities provided by the Phoenix Art Deco Society.
Learn more about the concert here: https://www.phoenixsymphony.org/show/rhapsody-in-blue-a-100th-anniversary-celebration/

DISCOUNTS for members and non-members:

Members get 20% OFF and are invited to join as a group on Friday, November 22nd for Rhapsody in Blue: A 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Stick around afterward for the Classic Casual Conversations with our assistant conductor, Alex Amsel and musicians of the Phoenix Symphony. In this casual, collaborative and safe environment, you can ask questions and express how the music made you feel.
We have reserved a section for members who get 20% OFF tickets! Please log in and visit the member portal for your promo code and instructions. You will purchase tickets directly through the Symphony website to gain access to our discounted section.

Non-members get 15% OFF with promo code GERSHWIN15 for any show date.

Restrictions: Not applicable on previous purchases. There is a limit of 6 tickets per household/account. This offer is only applicable to The Phoenix Symphony’s Rhapsody in Blue November 22-24, 2024 . This offer expires 11/24/24. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. This code is only redeemable online. Excludes the Loge and the lowest price. Standard ticket fees apply and are not discounted. The Phoenix Symphony reserves the right to cancel the offer at any time.

Jazz Picnic in the Park
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Encanto Park, 2605 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, United States
Join the Phoenix Art Deco Society for an afternoon in historic Encanto Park for a free concert!

We hope you join us in enjoying the musical stylings of Yourchestra, Phoenix’s #1 traditional jazz group playing Early Jazz, Ragtime, and 1920’s Songs, from New Orleans to Tin Pan Alley, with a touch of Novelty and Jug Band. Step back in time for this acoustic concert, just like it would have been in Encanto Park years ago.
Bring your own blankets and chairs, bring your full picnic baskets, and have a lovely afternoon concert on the lawn. Get in on the vintage fun and create fun-themed picnic set-ups, and put on your vintage or vintage-inspired attire! Alcohol is not permitted in the parks. Please follow the Phoenix Park’s Code of Conduct.

Date: November 16, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm – band will be playing 3 sets with short breaks in between.
Where to find us: Encanto Park Amphitheater Island North. See: Encanto Park Map. 2605 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Where to park: Parking is free. It will be best to park in the large lot off of Encanto Blvd. See: Encanto Park Map.

Details:
When to set up your picnic: You are welcome to arrive early to set up your picnic! Our team and the band will start arriving at 12pm – feel free to meet us at the park to pick your sport on the grass and get your picnic ready.
What if I can’t make it by 1pm: That’s okay! Please join us anytime during the concert!

Art Deco Toys of the 1920s -1930s: Virtual Event NYADS
2024-11-11 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix Art Deco Society Members are invited to attend at the same discounted price that Art Deco Society of New York members receive. To see more or to register to receive the discount, all they need to do is click on the title of the event above and select the ICADS option.
About the Program:
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures in Kansas City, Missouri, houses the largest fine-scale miniature collection and one of the nation’s largest historic toy collections on public display. Among these are found many intriguing examples of Art Deco design. So, join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a special look back at toys of the Deco era with our guide from the National Museum.
Toys, like other material culture, are reflections of the larger society in which they were created. While crafted for children, toys were most often purchased for them by adults, and it is not surprising that adults would seek toys that reflected the popular style of the period. While a parent may not be able to afford a home in the Art Deco style, providing a dollhouse version of this to a child may have helped to fill that void for the adult.
Artists who work in the fine-scale miniature movement look to the past for inspiration. When the Museum’s co-founder Barbara Marshall commissioned an artwork from British artists Kevin Mulvaney and Susie Rogers, they chose multiple architectural models from the 1930s to create a magnificent Art Deco Jewelry Store (2011). Chris Toledo’s Art Deco Bathroom (2022) is one of many designed by the Los Angeles native to preserve the distinctive architecture of the period at a time when many of the actual bathrooms are disappearing due to remodeling or demolition.
Join Amy McKune, Curator / Senior Manager of Collections, for an in-depth look at some of these Art Deco-inspired treasures from the collection.
Can’t join us at the time of the live Zoom event ? No problem! Those who register will receive a recording of the entire program a few days after the live presentation. When you sign up for the program you have the opportunity to watch, or rewatch, the recording at a time more convenient for you.
About the Speaker:
Amy McKune (she/her), Curator / Senior Manager of Collections, has been with The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures since 2017. In this role, she balances the responsibilities of managing the intellectual and physical control of the collection and interpreting it through curating exhibitions. McKune came to the Museum with thirty years of experience at four museums. Highlights of her tenure at the Museum include receiving and implementing two IMLS grants, coordinating the development of a new off-site collections storage unit, and curating several highly regarded exhibitions. McKune holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Kenyon College and an M.A. in History Museum Studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Program, SUNY – Oneonta.

Registration:
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