Art Deco Weekend 2017 The 40th Annual Art Deco Weekend | Page 9

Lummus Park .
• Grab a front row seat at the “ Retro Fashion Show ” on the steps of the Art Deco Welcome Center .
• Take an “ Official Guided Walking Tour ” of the Art Deco Historic District or one of many other specialty tours ranging from “ Cocktails with a Twist ” to “ Miami ’ s Underworld .”
• Attend the highly-regarded “ Lecture Series ” on a wide range of preservation and history related topics .
While strolling world-famous Ocean Drive , don ’ t forget to pay special attention to the historic , pastel-colored , neon-lit Art Deco buildings . This special architecture has contributed so much to creating the vibrant , world-class city of Miami Beach many of us call home .
The Miami Design Preservation League began the Art Deco Weekend festival as a way of drawing people to Ocean Drive in an effort to preserve and protect this architecture . Today , the organization continues its important work to preserve and protect not only the Art Deco Historic District , but also to move forward other important preservation and community saving efforts . By participating in Art Deco Weekend ®, you are helping us to achieve our mission and we thank you !
We also would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors and community partners , our many volunteers , the Art Deco Weekend Planning Committee and the staff of the Miami Design Preservation League in making the 40th annual festival so fabulous , indeed !
Steve Pynes Chairman of the Board Miami Design Preservation League
Lori Bakkum Chair , Art Deco Weekend Miami Design Preservation League
Russell Lee Vice Chair , Art Deco Weekend Miami Design Preservation League
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