On
December 5th, we celebrate the 88th anniversary of the repeal of
Prohibition in America. We are excited to welcome back authors Anne Peck-Davis
and Diane Lapis to the virtual stage and continue our vintage journey across
America. The duo’s program will feature
unique cocktail lounges, hotel bars, and the exotic venues that defined the
period after Prohibition’s repeal.
FDR and the Repeal of Prohibition: Art
Deco Cocktail Lounges of the Post-Prohibition Years examines
FDR’s role in repeal, ushering in a new era in cocktail culture. FDR took the
first step to end Prohibition by signing into law a measure to legalize beer
and wine, leading to full-fledged repeal on December 5th, !933. From New York
to California atmospheric restaurants and cocktail lounges sprung up as
revelers rushed to enjoy vintage cocktail favorites or new-fangled concoctions!
Fun seekers enjoyed fantastic floor shows, musical ensembles, and exotic
environments. A newly liberated America couldn’t get enough. Vintage postcards
and imagery invite participants back in time to celebrate the anniversary of
repeal with period cocktails in hand!
Two/Three
cocktail recipes will be provided in advance and prepared during the
presentation. Viewers can purchase the
cocktail ingredients and follow along to make the drink at home, transporting
attendees into the realm of post-Prohibition America.
Admission:
$6 ADSLA Members
$10 General Admission
Coauthors Anne
Peck-Davis and Diane Lapis are independent researchers focusing on the
post-Prohibition, WWII, and post-war years in America. Their significant collection of vintage linen
postcards is the starting point for their research on cocktail culture, social
trends, décor, and design in the post-Prohibition era. Anne and Diane’s published work includes the
book Cocktails Across America: A
Postcard View of Cocktail Culture in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. To purchase the book, click here: http://bit.ly/CocktailsAcrossAmerica