Meet Gay Fad: A Mid-Century Modern Glassware Story

More than just midcentury-inspired, Gay Fad Studios is a living legacy. Once a trailblazing woman-owned, woman-operated, and woman-backed studio from 1939 to 1962, Gay Fad defined midcentury barware a decade before the competition emerged. Now, after lying dormant for 60 years, Gay Fad Studios has returned with new glassware designs, made in Ohio using the same methods that made the brand iconic. Here’s your chance to hear the fascinating history, meet David and Jason Annecy — the spark behind Gay Fad’s revival — and discover the legacy that lifts spirits. You’ll also have the chance to purchase a limited-edition Gay Fad cocktail glass designed exclusively by Gay Fad to honor the 70th anniversary of the historic Ocotillo Lodge. $25. Tickets on sale November 1.