Hold Me Closer, Tiny Dancer

Re-live the Jazz Age with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles at the historic Avalon Casino Ballroom. Fred and Ginger will have nothing on you as you dance the Charlston to the Avalon Ball Dance Orchestra. Who knows -- you might hear echoes of Benny Goodman, Glen Miller and other Big Bands who played at the ballroom during its heyday. (It’s the Casino’s 80th birthday.) 

When: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Avalon Casino Ballroom, Catalina Island

Who: Call (310) 659-3326 or visit ADSLA to order advance tickets until noon, May 14

How: Presale — ADSLA members, $27, non-members, $37;

At the door — ADSLA members, $30, non-members, $40

Shake, Shake, Shake...

On Friday, The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles will be meeting up for Cocktails in Historic Places™  at the  Los Feliz landmark, the Tam O’Shanter pub and restaurant. 

When: Friday, April 24, 6 to 8 p.m. 

Where: The Tam O'Shanter, 6608 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Why: Mary Pickford, Fatty Arbuckle, and Walt Disney used to have lunch there. 

How: Art Deco Society Members and non-members are welcome to attend the no-host bar event; no RSVP is required, but you can confirm on the the ADSLA’s Facebook page.

Also, check out the society’s other upcoming events, including the May 16 Avalon Ball on Catalina Island and the August 8 Miracle Mile walking tour.