The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles held a cocktail hour at the beautiful Casa del Mar Hotel as part of their ongoing receptions in historic places. The organization is a touchstone “for those who wish to celebrate and preserve the architecture, art, music, dance, clothing and elegance of Art Deco.”
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