The event, sponsored by the Eisenhower Health Center, features a distinguished discussion panel of writers, curators, historians, and gallery directors, all credentialed experts on twentieth century decorative arts. The short film, In Tandem: The Life and Work of Jerry and Evelyn Ackerman produced by Katie Nartonis and Margaret Halkin, will premiere.

The debut of the film coincides with a lecture and book signing for Hand-in-Hand: Ceramics, Mosaics, Tapestries, and Wood Carvings by the California Mid-Century Designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman by Dan Chavkin, Lisa Thackaberry, and Jonathan Adler.

Jerry Ackerman, a living national treasure, will attend.