Phoenix Art Deco Society

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:

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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:

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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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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)

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

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

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
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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

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.

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

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

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.

ADSLA: Virtual Lecture Songwriter Cole Porter and Paris
2025-11-18 20:00 - 20:30 (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 Los Angeles:
About the Event:
“Join us for a swellegant virtual lecture celebrating the influence of Art Deco–era Paris on legendary songwriter Cole Porter. Hosted by singer and theater historian Mary Stanford, this event explores Porter’s 40-year love affair with the City of Lights through stories, video clips, and a dash of backstage gossip.
Discover how Porter’s time in 1920s Paris inspired his signature mix of wit, sophistication, and playful charm, heard in timeless hits like “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love),” “Begin the Beguine,” and “I Love Paris.” We’ll also spotlight some forgotten gems that deserve another listen. Experience how Cole Porter’s Parisian muse helped shape the sound of an era and left a lasting mark on American music.”
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of Los Angeles
Cost for ICADS members: $20.00

ADSCH: Virtual Presentation Art Deco in Calcutta
2025-12-06 08:30 - 09:30 (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 Chicago:
About the Event:
“Our presentation describes the evolution of Art Deco in Calcutta, India from the time of its introduction shortly after the Paris Exhibition of 1925 and concluding with the post WWII period. This twenty-five year period was a time of great turmoil in Calcutta. It’s an important story that needs to be better known.“
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 8:30 AM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of Chicago
Cost for ICADS members: $Free

FQ Story Historic Home Tour Booth
2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF HISTORIC HOLIDAY CHARM
Stroll through beautiful homes and gardens of the historic FQ Story neighborhood in central Phoenix, browse the vibrant street market, and enjoy live music, local bites, and a new beer & wine garden.
Our booth will be located on Culver St between 7th & 15th Ave from 11am-5pm on December 6th.

ADSNY: Virtual Presentation The Art Deco Allure of Jeanne Lanvin
2025-12-13 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:
“This lavishly illustrated presentation invites you to explore the rich heritage of Jeanne Lanvin, a visionary couturière and ingenious businesswoman who revolutionized the world of haute couture and the Art Deco movement itself. From her early beginnings as a milliner to opening her celebrated couture house on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Lanvin was soon the toast of le tout Paris. She realized that fragrance was a woman’s ultimate accessory, and so, the legendary perfume Arpège was born. Join us as Angel Poveda, Global Education Manger at Lanvin, traces the extraordinary career and enduring influence of this remarkable designer.“
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Saturday, December 10th, 2025 10:00 AM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of New York
Cost for ICADS members: $15

Silent Film with Live Organ Accompaniment: Safety Last! with Harold Lloyd
2026-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Orpheum Theatre, 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States
Celebrate the Orpheum Theatre’s 97th anniversary with a special Silent Sunday screening of Harold Lloyd’s beloved 1923 classic SAFETY LAST! one of the most famous moments in cinema history as Lloyd hangs perilously from a skyscraper clock high above the city. This high-spirited comedy follows a small-town dreamer determined to succeed in the big city, leading to an unforgettable, laugh-filled finale.
This anniversary presentation features live accompaniment on the Orpheum’s historic WURLITZER THEATRE ORGAN performed by world-renowned organist RON RHODE.

Bring the whole family! Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

The event is a fundraiser proudly sponsored by the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society and the Friends of the Orpheum Theatre.

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 4th, 2025
Time: Show starts at 2:00pm; meet in the lobby at 1:30pm
Location: Orpheum Theatre 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Jazz Age Film Club Meeting
2026-01-17
We are planning to have several screenings in 2026 and get a community together who appreciates these vintage films. Whether you have some casual film suggestions or want to help lead the charge of our new club, we are inviting any interested member for a cup of coffee to chat – no specific agenda. All ideas welcome.
Meeting will be at 10am on January 17th. In person. Send Erin a message for the calendar invite at erin@phoenixartdeco.org.
Not a member yet? Sign up today!

Phoenix Art Deco Walking Tour
2026-01-18 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix)
Join the Phoenix Art Deco Society for an Art Deco walking tour of Downtown Phoenix!
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 Building, the Maricopa County Courthouse, and other architectural gems in the downtown area.
We will try our best to step into a couple of open 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

This tour usually fills up FAST! In that case, we may open up a second tour date the following week so you don’t miss out!

DATE: Sunday, January 18th, 2026
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
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

ADSNY: From Art Nouveau to Art Deco: French Perfumery
2026-02-21 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:
“This richly illustrated online event explores the moment when perfume entered the world of the decorative arts. Beginning with the groundbreaking experiments of Art Nouveau around 1900—led by figures such as Alfonse Mucha and Hector Guimard—and continuing through the bold elegance of Art Deco, French perfumeries collaborated with some of the most innovative artists of the early twentieth century. Designers such as Louis Süe and André Mare (for d’Orsay and Piver), alongside Jean Dunand, Jean-Michel Frank, Yvonne Brunet, and Mathurin Méheut, helped shape a new visual language for perfume—one that merged art, commerce, and modern taste with outstanding examples of Art Deco applied to commercial design. “
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 10:00 AM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of New York
Cost for ICADS members: $15

Phoenix Art Deco Walking Tour - February
2026-02-22 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix)
This second date has been added by popular demand! Join the Phoenix Art Deco Society for an Art Deco walking tour of Downtown Phoenix!
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 Building, the Maricopa County Courthouse, and other architectural gems in the downtown area.
We will try our best to step into a couple of open public lobbies from the 1920s and 1930s
Learn more about the culture of the 1920s and 1930s in Phoenix and around the world! ​
The tour will wrap around in a circle so we’ll end where we started. Stick around and grab lunch with us at Cornish Pasty after the tour!

This tour usually fills up FAST! In that case, we may open up a second tour date the following week so you don’t miss out!

DATE: Sunday, February 22, 2026
TIME: 11:00am – tour will start promptly.
MEETING LOCATION: San Carlos Hotel (202 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004) – find your tour guide dressed in vintage garb!

TICKETS:
$15 for 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

Jazz Age Book Club: The Glass Key Edition
2026-02-28 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
The Phoenix Art Deco Society is excited to welcome members to our Jazz Age Book Club hosted by Art Deco Society’s, Professor Scott Hermanson and Jessica Kullman.
If you love literature, this club is for you! Sign up for the book club today! Bring your thoughts, opinions, and questions, and connect with fellow members – avid or casual readers are welcome. This club is for Art Deco Society Members only. If you’re not a member, sign up today!
Venue TBD.
About The Glass Key:
The Glass Key is a classic noir mystery written during the early Great Depression (1930-31) by Dashiell Hammett who forgoes the civic corruption of his previous book, Red Harvest, to explore the moral nuances of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal.
Ned Beaumont is a gambler and a professional troubleshooter for his friend Paul Madvig, a cheerfully corrupt political power broker who aspires to greater things. Madvig has his eyes set on none other than the daughter of Senator Ralph Bancroft Henry, the heiress to a dynasty of political purebreds. When the senator’s son turns up dead, Madvig becomes the prime suspect. But if he is innocent, then which of his dozens of enemies is doing an awfully good job of framing him?
Dashiell Hammett’s tour de force of crime fiction combines a bulletproof plot, authentically corrupt characters, and writing of telegraphic crispness.

How to participate in the Jazz Age Book Club:

Reserve your spot for $5.00. This deposit goes back to the Jazz Age Book Club for venue fees
Read The Glass Key
Enjoy historical and contextual information sent from the club chairs before the discussion
Join us for the guided discussion over coffee and cocktails

Looking for a copy of The Glass Key? 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.

The Details:
When: February 28th, 2026 at 3:30pm.
Where: Location TBD. Phoenix, AZ
Cost: Reserve your spot for $5. This fee goes right back to the Jazz Age Book Club for venue fees and club perks.

Questions? Reach out to Jessica at hello@phoenixartdeco.org.

Deco Day at Salt River Fields Meetup
2026-03-01 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join the Phoenix Art Deco Society for a meet-up at Salt River Fields for some baseball on the Lawn for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cleveland Guardians game! Bring some class to the park – dress in your vintage best – bring your blankets, sun hats, and get ready to root for the home team!
Why are we having an outing at a ball game? Check out our blog on the brief history of Spring Training in Greater Phoenix!
All guests are invited to purchase their own tickets. We will be sitting on the lawn which is general admission.
The Lawn at Salt River Field offers a unique opportunity to view a Major League Baseball game during spring training. All lawn tickets are general admission. Your ticket may indicate, a section, row or seat location but that is for inventory purposes only. This area is first come, first served. Reserving areas is not allowed. You may bring blanket(s) to sit on. No elevated chairs, shade structures or umbrellas of any kind are allowed.
FAQS about Salt River Fields HERE.

Details:
When: Sunday, March 1st at 1:10pm; Meeting outside the stadium at 12:30pm center field gate
Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick: 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 center field gate
Price: $23.00

What to Expect in the Lawn
While, you won’t have an actual seat, many fans bring blankets to sit or lay on in the lawn at Salt River Field. There are plenty of options for concessions in the center field plaza located in between the left and right field lawn sections.
There’s a good chance it will be sunny in the lawn sections so be sure to pack some sunscreen. If you forget, don’t worry there are typically tow carts in the lawn area that distribute complimentary sunscreen to make your experience that much better.
One of the most exciting elements of a baseball game is the chance to catch a home run. Lawn seats provide an excellent opportunity to catch a home run ball, especially during a game that is less crowded.
Kids 2 & Under are free.
Salt River Fields is a cashless facility. All payments (parking, concessions, merchandise, etc.) must be paid via credit/debit card.
FAQS about Salt River Fields HERE.

Baseball and Phoenix have quite the history.
Spring Training in Arizona began taking shape in the late 1940s, when Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck moved his team to Tucson in 1947, motivated partly by his desire to spare newly signed Larry Doby from the segregation of the Jim Crow South. Giants owner Horace Stoneham soon followed, influenced by Veeck and by the healing mineral springs at Mesa’s famous Buckhorn Baths. Their arrival established the foundation of what became the Cactus League.
Throughout the 1950s–70s, more Major League clubs—including the Cubs, Orioles, Angels, A’s, Padres, and others—moved their spring operations to Arizona, supported by new ballparks and strong local investment. By the 1990s and 2000s, modern shared complexes helped fuel rapid expansion.
Today, the Cactus League hosts 15 teams, matching Florida’s Grapefruit League, and remains a major part of baseball culture. Its early years left a unique legacy shaped by iconic players, integrated accommodations at the Buckhorn Baths, and the growth of Arizona into a premier spring training destination.
Learn more in our blog post!

South Central Swing at the Duce: March
2026-03-19 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Duce, 525 S Central Avenue, Phoenix, 85004, United States
Our partner, Savage Rhythm, welcomes all to learn how to Swing and dance the night away at The Duce!
Don’t know how to dance? No problem! The beginner lesson will get you on the floor. No partner required.

This will be an incredible evening as this STORIED and AWARD WINNING swing dance club has reopened its doors for us on a limited basis.

You’ve heard the stories or perhaps were lucky enough to live through the legendary times. Now we get the opportunity to revel in it one more time.
Cold cocktails, hot swing and jazz music to move your feet and your soul, and the coolest venue in all of Phoenix.

A prohibition era speakeasy, the Duce has returned to its roots. Simply, it is what it was, the best classic jazz and swing to move your feet and soul, amazing vintage drinks and gourmet food. I’s basically 17,000 square feet of everything you need all under one roof.
As soon as you walk inside, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped out of Phoenix and into another time. Let us take you back to a different era.
Voted one of the Top 10 things to do in Phoenix and named one of the Top 12 Restaurants in the country by NBC.

THE DETAILS============
WHEN:
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
SCHEDULE:7:00pm – Doors7:10pm – Beginner Lesson8:00pm – 11:00pm Dancing
COVER:$20/person ($15 in advance)
TICKETS:Venmo: @savage-rhythmOnline: https://www.savagerhythm.com/event/the-duce-march-2026/

It Happened One Night (1934) Film Screening
2026-03-22 18:30 - 21:30 (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 Art Deco Film Club screening of the the romantic comedy, It Happened On Night (1934)! Join us for an indoor movie screening at Rise Over Run!

About the film:
Ellie Andrews has just tied the knot with society aviator King Westley when she is whisked away to her father’s yacht and out of King’s clutches. Ellie jumps ship and eventually winds up on a bus headed back to her husband. Reluctantly she must accept the help of out-of- work reporter Peter Warne. Actually, Warne doesn’t give her any choice: either she sticks with him until he gets her back to her husband, or he’ll blow the whistle on Ellie to her father. Either way, Peter gets what (he thinks!) he wants …. a really juicy newspaper story. This film won 5 Oscars including Best Picture – a must see.
Learn more about the historical context of the film in the Art Deco Film Club’s article by Co-Chair Amy Foster HERE.

When: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Time: Door 6:30pm; Screening 7:00pm.
Where: Rise Over Run 524 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Parking: Parking located behind the building. Enter through back entrance.

Member Tickets: $10
Non-Members: $15
Your ticket price helps our non-profit license the movie screening and supports our new vintage film club!

ADSNY: Art Workshops of the Great Parisian Department Stores
2026-03-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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:
“In this presentation, direct from Paris, discover how the art workshops of department stores played a leading role in artistic research in the 1920s and 1930s. They recruited the great designers who had established themselves during the Art Nouveau era and went on to embrace Art Deco in furniture, fabrics, wallpapers, ceramics, glass.“
Details:
Location: Virtual event
Date and time: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Arizona Time)
Organizer: Art Deco Society of New York
Cost: $20

ICADS Virtual Event: A Look Back at the Centennial Celebration of Art Deco
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix)
ICADS is delighted to announce the first in a new series of periodic Zoom programs –free for members of all ICAD Societies. Our inaugural program in the ICADS Presents series will take place on Saturday, April 11 at noon (Eastern Standard Time). Pascal Laurent, President of Paris Art Deco, will present 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 discussion will be moderated by ICADS President Steve Knight.

Date: April 11th
Time: 9:00am
Location: Online
Free for Phoenix Art Deco Society Members

The Rise and Fall of Art Deco Fashion
2026-04-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
The Tempe Museum presents The Rise and Fall of Art Deco Fashion.
Phoenix Art Deco Society President Erin Lindsey dives into what defined the Art Deco movement and how it influenced fashion in the 1920s and 1930s. Learn about how le style modern emerged after WW1 and transformed through the women’s liberation movement, The Great Depression, rapid technological advancements, mass media, Prohibition and more as it impacted the world of women’s fashion. Dissect some of the Jazz Age’s most memorable garments, the designers, and the women who popularized them.

Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace Documentary
2026-04-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
The 2026 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase has multiple screenings, including Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace. The documentary explores the captivating journey through the evolution of American movie theaters—from penny arcades to grand palaces—celebrating their cultural and architectural impact. To put the cherry on top, the screening will be held at Phoenix’s historic Orpheum Theatre!

SAVE THE DATE – tickets go on sale soon. Watch the trailer below:

Synopsis:
Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of Movie Palaces celebrates the grandeur of the great cinemas of the United States. Built in the 1910s-30s, when movies were the acme of entertainment and the stories were larger than life, so were the venues designed to show them: Thousands of seats, giant screens, exotic and ornate interiors with balconies and lounges, in-house organs and orchestras, amazing marquees, and air conditioning back when homes had none. The film also tracks the theaters’ eventual decline, through to current-day preservation efforts. The film is tribute to America’s great art form and the great monuments created for audiences to enjoy them in.

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. 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: April 21, 2026
Time: Show starts at 7:00pm; doors 6:30pm
Location: Orpheum Theatre 203 W Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

About The Arizona Architectural Film Showcase
The Arizona Architectural Film Showcase is an annual celebration of architecture through cinema, conversation, and community. Presented in architecturally significant venues, the 2026 edition features three documentaries by independent filmmakers curated by Steve Weiss, Executive Director of No Festival Required Independent Cinema.
Founded in 2002, No Festival Required Independent Cinema has been a vital presence in Arizona’s cultural landscape for over two decades. Led by curator and producer Steve Weiss, the organization has presented hundreds of films and special events that champion independent voices and innovative storytelling. Its programming has been recognized by Phoenix Magazine and Phoenix New Times, and it has collaborated with leading institutions including Phoenix Art Museum, SMoCA, and Arizona Opera. Among its many thematic series, No Festival Required has produced acclaimed programs exploring architecture and the built environment, featuring titles such as Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman, MALLS R US, and The Competition. Through its thoughtful curation, the organization continues to connect audiences with the art, ideas, an

ADSLA Virtual Event: Route 66 Centennial: The Mother Road in the 1920s & 1930s
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Phoenix)
Join the Los Angeles Art Deco Society 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.
Beth Murray
Beth Murray calls herself a “Pursuer of the Unusual, Photographer of the Road..” Her passions lie with Route 66, the Old Cruise Ships, Muffler Men, Cats and Photography. After her husband died, Beth bought herself a camera and started traveling this old world of ours and documenting the ever changing environment in which we live. Here in America, we do not keep the old, so once it has been razed it is gone for good. She advocates for the preservation of Route 66.
Read more about the proposal to Congress to designate the route as a National Historic Trail here.

Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Online
