NEWS

A LOOK AT THE LONDON UNDERGROUND POSTER LECTURE OF SEPTEMBER 17
Teri Adelstein gave a slide lecture on Art Deco and the London underground posters on September 17, 2011. Well attended, it was another of CADS' series of lectures and events that CADS sponsors all year.
Slideshow

EGYPTOMANIA LECTURE A SUCCESS
On Saturday, November 6, 2010, Jeffery Lyle Segal gave a fascinating slide and audio lecture on Egyptomania, ranging from the early 1900's though the 1980s. Concentrating heavily on the songs and sheet music of the rage, the packed house seemed to thoroughly enjoy the presentation. With a charming theatrical flair, Mr. Segal enchanted the audience with items from his own collection as well.

Photos can be seen here.

CADS ANNUAL PICNIC SLIDE SHOW
With winter fast approaching, now's as good a time as ever to relive the bygone summer days with a glimpse at the annual CADS picnic which was held on August 1, 2010 at the BREAKERS AT EDGEWATER BEACH. Click to see a slideshow of those halcyon days of yore.

Kristan McKinsey, Bennett Johnson
(photos courtesy of Michiko Romm)

CADS' CHIC CHICAGO PRESENTATION
Cads sponsored a presentation entitled Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures. It was held November 6 at the Chicago History Museum. This was a rare opportunity to see more than 60 of the greatest couture treasures from the Museum's collection. The ongoing exhibition features Gilded Age gowns by Worth and Pingat to modern masterpieces by Chanel and Versace. At least 7 of the gowns are from the deco period. Below were some of the other glorious outfits seen that star studded night.

The above photos are courtesy of Photos by Steve Starr, STARRLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY. www.stevestarrstudios.com

In MEMORIAM-JIM ROMANO
On December 4, 2007, CADS and the world lost a great friend when Jim Romano passed away. As former vice-president of The Chicago Art Deco Society, Jim was a founding father of this organization under the presidency of Lynn Abbie. Always giving of his time and talent to CADS, Jim, a successful commercial artist and antiques dealer, designed and created many of the posters and premiums we used. Jim and his lovely wife Ruth lived in the historic Tree Studios on State and Ontario throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's until the property was sold. They were only the second tenants to live in the famous J. Allen St. John studio, where the aforementioned artist illustrated all the early Tarzan books. Tree Studio Gallery at 613 N. State was Jim's longtime flagship antique and collectible shop. Jim and Ruth had recently moved to Albuquerque, NM. On a more personal note, speaking as this site's web designer, I feel compelled to say this much more on this occasion. Without Jim's intervention, I would not be working on this wonderful organization's website. I met Jim in 1973 when he gave me my first job at his photo retouching art studio. To be more succinct, he was the most important person in my career and my life for the past 34 years. It is incomprehensible to think who or where I'd be without him. A more devoted, caring and loving friend no one could have ever had. With deepest sympathy to his family and with much regret, we say goodbye to Jim.

Jim Romano with Delphine Sodini at the June 19th party Cads gave him.

CADS 2007 CALENDAR
CADS 2007 deco calendar is still available. The date notwithstanding, it is a limited edition portfolio of 14 vintage black & white photographs by Hedrich-Blessing from the Chicago History Museum archives that never go out of style. $15 non-members, $10 CADS members plus $5.00 shipping. ORDER. Below are the front and back covers. Please make check out to Chicago Art Deco Society and mail to: CADS, P.O. Box 1116, Evanston IL. 60204-1116

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	A LOOK AT THE LONDON UNDERGROUND POSTER LECTURE OF SEPTEMBER 17 Teri Adelstein gave a slide lecture on Art Deco and the London underground posters on September 17, 2011. Well attended, it was another of CADS' series of lectures and events that CADS sponsors all year. Slideshow EGYPTOMANIA LECTURE A SUCCESS On Saturday, November 6, 2010, Jeffery Lyle Segal gave a fascinating slide and audio lecture on Egyptomania, ranging from the early 1900's though the 1980s. Concentrating heavily on the songs and sheet music of the rage, the packed house seemed to thoroughly enjoy the presentation. With a charming theatrical flair, Mr. Segal enchanted the audience with items from his own collection as well. Photos can be seen here. CADS ANNUAL PICNIC SLIDE SHOW With winter fast approaching, now's as good a time as ever to relive the bygone summer days with a glimpse at the annual CADS picnic which was held on August 1, 2010 at the BREAKERS AT EDGEWATER BEACH. Click to see a slideshow of those halcyon days of yore. Kristan McKinsey, Bennett Johnson (photos courtesy of Michiko Romm) *CADS' CHIC CHICAGO* PRESENTATION Cads sponsored a presentation entitled Chic Chicago: Couture Treasures. It was held November 6 at the Chicago History Museum. This was a rare opportunity to see more than 60 of the greatest couture treasures from the Museum's collection. The ongoing exhibition features Gilded Age gowns by Worth and Pingat to modern masterpieces by Chanel and Versace. At least 7 of the gowns are from the deco period. Below were some of the other glorious outfits seen that star studded night. The above photos are courtesy of Photos by Steve Starr, STARRLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY. www.stevestarrstudios.com In MEMORIAM-JIM ROMANO On December 4, 2007, CADS and the world lost a great friend when Jim Romano passed away. As former vice-president of The Chicago Art Deco Society, Jim was a founding father of this organization under the presidency of Lynn Abbie. Always giving of his time and talent to CADS, Jim, a successful commercial artist and antiques dealer, designed and created many of the posters and premiums we used. Jim and his lovely wife Ruth lived in the historic Tree Studios on State and Ontario throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's until the property was sold. They were only the second tenants to live in the famous J. Allen St. John studio, where the aforementioned artist illustrated all the early Tarzan books. Tree Studio Gallery at 613 N. State was Jim's longtime flagship antique and collectible shop. Jim and Ruth had recently moved to Albuquerque, NM. On a more personal note, speaking as this site's web designer, I feel compelled to say this much more on this occasion. Without Jim's intervention, I would not be working on this wonderful organization's website. I met Jim in 1973 when he gave me my first job at his photo retouching art studio. To be more succinct, he was the most important person in my career and my life for the past 34 years. It is incomprehensible to think who or where I'd be without him. A more devoted, caring and loving friend no one could have ever had. With deepest sympathy to his family and with much regret, we say goodbye to Jim. Jim Romano with Delphine Sodini at the June 19th party Cads gave him. CADS 2007 CALENDAR** CADS 2007 deco calendar is still available. The date notwithstanding, it is a limited edition portfolio of 14 vintage black & white photographs by Hedrich-Blessing from the Chicago History Museum archives that never go out of style. $15 non-members, $10 CADS members plus $5.00 shipping. ORDER. Below are the front and back covers. Please make check out to Chicago Art Deco Society and mail to: CADS, P.O. Box 1116, Evanston IL. 60204-1116 Page (1) (2) (3) (4)		11th WORLD CONGRESS ON ART DECO, RIO DE JANEIRO SLIDESHOW Thanks to CADS Board Member Glenn Rogers, we are able to share the sights of the 11th World Congress on Art Deco in Rio de Janeiro along with his visit to the Pre- Congress in São Paulo during August of 2011. Click to see his slideshow. CADS 2011 ANNUAL MEETING Rolf Achilles was the highlight speaker at our CADS Annual Meeting in February, when he gave an enthralling slide lecture on Asian Deco. See the highlights from that event here. Rolf Achilles (L), President Loundy (R) CADS 2010 ANNUAL REPORT At our CADS Annual Meeting in February, President Joseph Loundy handed out the 2010 Annual Report for our non-profit organization. One can read it by downloading a PDF of it. Part 1 Part 2 PURE DECO II FUNDRAISER On October 9, 2010, PureDeco II was a fundraiser for the CADS survey book project. CADS members were guests of hosts Bruce and Laureen Grieve, owners of the deco drenched Morse house where it was held. More photos can be seen here. Past CADS President, Bennett Johnson *CADS' THE CHICAGOAN* LECTURE On November 22, 2008, Cads sponsored a lecture by author Neil Harris about his new book, THE CHICAGOAN, A LOST MAGAZINE OF THE JAZZ AGE. It proved to be a tantalizing, fascinating slide show / lecture by an articulate speaker who knew his topic thoroughly. It was justifiably well attended. Lecturer Neil Harris Teri Adelstein, Neil Harris CADS President Joe Loundy, Teri Adelstein, Neil Harris Frank Schneider, Kevin Palmer Sam and Marlene Dollahan Past CADS President Bennett Johnson, CADS Mag editor Kristan McKinsey Writer Ardis Berghoff The above photos are courtesy of Photos by Steve Starr, STARRLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY. www.stevestarrstudios.com STEVE STARR'S NEWEST ART DECO BOOK** Cads Board Member Steve Starr has recently published a new hardcover book with dust jacket titled STEVE STARR STUDIOS PRESENTS ~ STARRLIGHT: GLAMOROUS LATIN MOVIE STARS OF EARLY HOLLYWOOD. This would be perfect gift for the movie/deco fan. A gorgeously designed book, it entails the lives of Maria Montez, Rita Hayworth, Lupe Velez, Carmen Miranda, and Delores del Rio. It is available for purchase directly from Steve Starr. Filled with scrumptious full color pictures, preview it here.