The Glendale Historical Society
Presents a special

“RAISING THE BAR”

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Leslie C. Brand
“FLY-IN” PARTY at El Miradero.

Let’s celebrate Glendale’s monumental day by mixing up 1920’s style cocktails together!

Join our 20’s Prohibition bartenders, Peter Rusch and Scott Halloran, at “The Cockpit Club” as they walk you through and discuss the history behind four classic cocktails. These libations are sure to be the perfect concoctions for raising a lively toast to Leslie Brand and his flying machines!

Date | Time | Reservations

April 1st, 2021 | At 7 PM
Our event will be virtual on Zoom
Advance registration required using the form on the right or by clicking here.

Details

Also featured as we imbibe: a special premiere and sneak peek at an upcoming documentary, which will further explore this historic event and Mr. Brand’s forays into Glendale’s up-and-coming enterprises: filmmaking and aviation.

To add to the festivities, we encourage you to wear something Dapper or Flapper if you so desire (optional).

Bios

Scott Halloran, a native New Yorker, after brief stints at University and the Service, departed for California to pursue his dream. Having taken all the prerequisites (voice, dance, guitar, horseback riding, and acting, culminating in doing a couple of plays and a movie), ultimately, it didn’t work out. So, after a three-month backpacking trip through Europe, he returned to re-enter the workforce as a purveyor of steel. He has been a supporter of TGHS., Glendale Arts, Brand Associates, Friends of the Glendale Library, Project Angel Food, Habitat for Humanity, ASF, and The Center in Hollywood.

Peter Rusch grew up and has lived in Glendale most of his life. He studied Pre-Med at USC and was a medic at Madigan General Hospital in Washington during a stint in the Army. He worked in his father’s toy business and became an importer and catalogue designer during his career, making over 65 trips throughout Asia. In retirement, he co-directed an after-school program at Benjamin Franklin Elementary, supported Brand Associates, volunteers for the Trail Safety Patrol, and is curator of the Doctors House Museum. He served on the TGHS Board in 2009 and has been an active member since.