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Buenos Aires
City of Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Tango
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Laurie Gordon presents a lively slide lecture showing the grand buildings and antiques of Buenos Aires, the Paris of South America. In addition, a short talk on the culture of Argentine Tango will be followed by dance performance demonstrations provided by expert tangueros from ChristyCote.com.
Cocktails at 6:30, program starts at 7:30, Vintage Attire admired (but not required). Afterward, there will be time for dancing and socializing. Special treats & surprises! $10 for ADSC members; $15 for guests. Join us at the ADSC Award Winning Hamilton Building near Union Square San Francisco, Cocktails 6:30, Lecture and Demonstration at 7:30
Presidio Concours d’Elegance
San Francisco, CA 94804
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Join us for 100 years of automotive history at the 2010 Presidio of San Francisco Concours d’Elegance. Experience a colorful array of motorcars in one of the most beautiful public spaces in the country, the Presidio of San Francisco, framed by the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay.
This year’s event will celebrate the marque of Rolls-Royce Motorcars. And don’t miss the Cigar & Scotch Lounge, the fashion show at noon, gourmet food and wine tasting. Start the memorable celebration on Saturday night, July 17th with the kick-off event as Roll-Royce hosts An Affair to Remember. A portion of the proceeds from the Presidio of San Francisco Concours d'Elegance will benefit the Presidio Historical Association. This non-profit organization, founded in 1959, has a primary focus of interpreting and preserving the history of the Presidio of San Francisco. For more information please visit us at www.sfconcours.com SCHEDULE OF THE DAY 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Car Placement 10:00 AM - Judging Begins 12:00 Noon - Fashion Show 3:00 PM - Awards Presentation 4:30 PM - Best of Show Presentation
Coming Up!
Vintage Clothing & Style Festival - August 14 & 15, A two day event of fashion, glamour and How to Gatsby! August 14 & 15, 2010
Gatsby Summer Afternoon - September 12, Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate (same site, new name). Our Gatsby pages are here!
The following events are not associated with the Art Deco Society of California.
They are presented here for your enjoyment and our support of the retro-verse.
Vintage 1940s Picnic & War Bonds Drive!
Battery Chamberlin, Presidio – Baker Beach San Francisco
Saturday, July 3, 2010
11-3pm Throw on your best '40s clothes and grab your picnic baskets and spend the day by the ocean at the Battery Chamberlin, Presidio – Baker Beach San Francisco. And, don’t forget to bring your spare change to contribute to the War Bonds Drive (change will be donated to the Battery Chamberlin/Park Service). Battery Chamberlin is located at Baker Beach. Parking can be limited so plan to car pool or meet and park excess cars at the main post lot. Following the event we will be going to Benicia for the Freedom Festival with a parade & Fireworks! RSVP to: jeanavive@networkgirl.com
Greater Bay Area Costume Guild Costume Salon
Art Deco Theme!
Sun, July 11, 1pm – 5pm
You are invited to our next GBACG Costume Salon, this time with an Art Deco Theme! Sunday, July 11th, 2010 from 1-5pm. Hosted in a 1929 Berkeley Hills Storybook House by Lisa and Chris. Join us for potluck tea snacks, socializing, and sharing resources! Deco-centric books, patterns, garments, or projects also welcome. Our Salons are free and no dress-up is required. If you'd like to attend, email Lisa at: costumesalons@gbacg.org for specifics. http://www.gbacg.org/gbacg-calendar.html
San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Castro Theatre, San Francisco
Friday, July 16, 2010
The amazing San Francisco Silent Film Festival celebrates its 15th year -- in that time, the festival has grown from one day of programming to four! As always, rare silent film gems are accompanied by brilliant live music, as well as special guest speakers. See http://filmguide.silentfilm.org/event-home.php for detailed program information. All films are at the Castro Theatre, and tickets are available at the theatre box office. http://www.silentfilm.org/index.php
Paramount Movie Classics
Summer 2010 Series
Friday ~ July 9 ~ KING KONG
Friday ~ July 23 ~ ET THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
Friday ~ August 6 ~ TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
Friday ~ August 20 ~ THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
Return to Hollywood's Golden Era in America's finest Art Deco movie palace. Movie Classic presentation includes a newsreel, cartoon, previews and the Paramount's prize give-away game "Dec-O-Win". Live organ serenade begins at 7:30 p.m. with Jerry Nagano at the Mighty Wurlitzer!
Tickets ONLY $5.00, General Admission Seating
Purchase tickets at the Paramount Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.
Day of show, Box Office opens at 6 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.
Night & Day 1920s Exhibit at Lacis
Exhibit Continues through September 1
It was the best-of-times, the war to end wars was in the past, movies opened our visions to an unknown world and we were ready for an era filled with fun, opulence, hope and freedom. This freedom expressed itself in the garments and accessories that adorned us, the hair that could now be released from sacred hair buns and braids, and the decorative embellishments that would parallel the other art movements in a new freedom of expression as beads and ribbons flowed onto our garments shouting to be heard.
This exhibit will explore the spirit of this period through these garments, some touched by the ribbon embroidered flowers and beadwork from Paris, others from the day-dress pages of the Sears and Roebuck catalog, Incorporated into the exhibit are Ellen Thompson’s contemporary wax-headed articulated dolls which she, again generously lent to LMLT for this exhibit. These lovingly restored pieces impart an air of life-like movement along with a bit of glamour from the age itself.
Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles, 2982 Adeline St., Berkeley CA 94703 (map)
http://www.lacismuseum.org
"Night & Day: The World of the Twenties" continues to September 1, 2010 and is open Mondays through Saturdays, 12 - 6 pm.
Art Deco Preservation Ball
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