***Advanced tickets sales have ended! Tickets will be available at the door on a first-come-first serve basis. If you do not have an advance tickets, entry can not be guaranteed.***
The 7th Annual
Jazz Age Lawn Party
on Governors Island
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
AUGUST 18TH & 19TH, 2012
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission $15
Advance tickets available at
http://lawnparty.eventbee.com
or $15 cash at 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 $15 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:
* August event to feature special guests Gelber & Manning!
* Beautiful, real-wood '50 x '50 dance floor set up right on the lawn!
* A delightful variety of refreshing cocktails and sangria will be available for purchase by St-Germain Elderflower Liqeur and beer provided by Brooklyn Brewery.
* Gourmet entrees, sandwiches, salads and more will be for sale. Vegetarian dishes, too!
* Tasty desserts, old-fashioned ice cream cones and ices!
* Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade, Soda, juice, water, and other beverages available
* Picnicking welcomed! (just leave the hooch at home, it's prohibited by regulations except as sold by our approved vendor at event.)
* 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 - 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 17th.
Saturday, August 18th, 2012
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played by Antique Phonograph DJ MAC, plus VIP dance lessons
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Charleston Lesson with Roddy Caravella AND the Dreamland Follies w/Gregory Moore!
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, featuring dance performance by Caravella’s Canarsie Wobblers AND the Dreamland Follies w/Gregory Moore
1:30 - 1:40PM - Virtuoso Piano-Man and Crooner Peter Mintun
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Gelber & Manning featuring the Minsky Sisters
2:00PM - Deadline for entries to the Pie Recipe Contest
2:10 - 2:30PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC and Piano-Man Peter Mintun
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
featuring dance performances by Caravella’s Canarsie Wobblers AND the Dreamland Follies w/ Gregory Moore
3:15 - 3:25PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Gelber & Manning Band, and Charleston Dance Contest (to enter see Elaine Silver or Adam Lee at 3:25pm at the bandstand!)
3:55PM - 4:05PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph
4:00PM - Announcement the Pie Contest winners!
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra featuring dance performances by Caravella’s Canarsie Wobblers.
Sunday, August 19th, 2012
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played by Antique Phonograph DJ MAC, plus VIP 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 Caravella’s Canarsie Wobblers AND the Dreamland Follies w/Gregory Moore
1:30 - 1:40PM - Virtuoso Piano-Man and Crooner Peter Mintun
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Gelber & Manning Band
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 performances by Caravella’s Canarsie Wobblers AND the Dreamland Follies w/Gregory Moore
3:15 - 3:25PM - Piano-Man Peter Mintun
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Gelber & Manning Band featuring the Bathing Beauties & Beaus Promenade curated by Voon Chew
3:55PM - 4:05PM - Antique Phonograph DJ MAC
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra and final dance performances by Caravella’s Canarsie Wobblers
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