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. Jewelry historian Lisa Schoening will speak about the treasures displayed at the exposition and the jewelers who exhibited there - many who are still in business today!

Every building has a story and this one is about the tower that marks the gateway to the Miracle Mile district at Wilshire Blvd. and La Brea Avenue. Join us for a free virtual program about the history of the E. Clem Wilson building with preservationist Steven Luftman. The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is in the process of trying to landmark the building through the City of Los Angeles.

In this intoxicating journey from Belle Époque to Art Deco, Jeffrey Paul Ames, the Aromatic Gourmet, will regale you with dazzling stories of the French perfume industry of the 1920s and 30s, while stimulating your senses through the iconic aromas of the era. This is not just a lecture—it’s a sensory celebration of sight, scent, and taste.