The 6th Bi-Annual
Jazz Age Lawn Party
on Governors Island
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
August 20th & 21st
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission $7/advance (available at
http://jazzagelawnparty.eventbee.com)
$10/door (Children Under 12 Free)
Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invites you to join us on this hidden gem just off the southeastern tip of Manhattan, nestled in the heart of majestic New York Harbor.
Under a shady grove of centuries-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, a sprawling green surrounded by historic officers’ quarters and 18th century naval ramparts becomes the setting for a true Gatsby affair. A recession-friendly $7 advance admission gives you access to one of the Summer's most magnificent celebrations.
Widely anticipated by flappers, sporting gents and tiny tots alike, this event has been featured and reviewed consistently by The New York Times, who selected the Jazz Age Lawn Party as one of the most memorable parties of 2009 and 2010.
A wide array of music, food & drink, and activities are open for all ages to enjoy:
**Featuring special guests GELBER & MANNING!
**Beautiful, real-wood '50 x '50 dance floor set up right on the lawn!
**A delightful variety of refreshing cocktails will be served by ST-GERMAIN ELDERFLOWER LIQUER and beer provided by BROOKLYN BREWERY.
**Gourmet entrees, sandwiches, salads and more will be for sale. Vegetarian dishes, too!
**Soda, juice, water, and other beverages available.
**Tasty desserts, old-fashioned ice cream cones and ices!
**Picnicking welcomed! (just leave the hooch at home, it's prohibited by regulations except as sold by our approved vendor at event.)
**Performances by '20s tapping sensations THE MINSKY SISTERS
**Authentic '78 records from the 1920s played on antique phonographs by MICHAEL CUMELLA of WFMU's Antique Phonograph Music Program.
**Charleston lessons by dance legend RODDY CARAVELLA
**Vintage portraits by TSIRKUS FOTOGRAFIKA
**1920s Motorcar Exhibition - take a spin around the island in a genuine rumble-seat; hold on to your hat!
**Vintage clothing dealers and boutique milliners WORTH & WORTH HATS, ELLEN CHRISTINE MILLINERY, FINE & DANDY, ODD TWIN, PROHIBITION CLOTHING, HOUSE OF SAVOIA, THE VILLAGE SCANDAL, NOBLE SAVAGE VINTAGE, and HYC CREATIVE WITH KNOTNOW! - They will all be peddling wares, so be sure to tuck some cash in your garter.
**Live dance performances
**Bathing Beauties & Beaus Promenade
**Tug O' War
**Parade Of Hats
**Pie Recipe Contest
**If you'd like to sign up for the pie contest, you must pre-register by emailing Sarah Liston at
govislandpie@gmail.com. Bakers can sign up until midnight Fri. August 19th.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, August 20th, 2010
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played by Antique
Phonograph DJ MAC, plus VIP Thrillist/Daily Candy dance lessons
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Charleston Lesson with Roddy Caravella
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella & His Varsity Syncopators
1:30 - 1:40PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Gelber & Manning Band featuring tap dancing by the Minsky Sisters
2:10 - 2:30PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella, Gretchen Fenston, and Joanna Kotze
3:00PM - Deadline for entries to the Pie Recipe Contest
3:15 - 3:25PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Gelber & Manning Band and the Parade of Hats
3:55PM - 4:05PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
featuring dance performance with Roddy Caravella & His Varsity Syncopators plus announcement of the winners of the Pie Recipe Contest!
Sunday, August 21st, 2011
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played by Antique
Phonograph DJ MAC, plus VIP Thrillist/Daily Candy dance lessons
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Peabody Lesson with Roddy Caravella
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra,
featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella & Gretchen Fenston
1:30 - 1:40PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Gelber & Manning Band featuring tap dancing by the Minsky Sisters
2:10 - 2:30PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC and Tug O’ War!
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella & His Varsity Syncopators
3:15 - 3:25PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Gelber & Manning Band featuring the Bathing Beauties & Beaus Promenade
3:55PM - 4:05PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra and final dance performance with Roddy Caravella & His Varsity Syncopators
