Yes, you've been reading all about it in the New York Times, Time Out, Metro, nbc.com, metromix...and most importantly on Facebook....and you want to do it again...or FINALLY come out and join us?
The next Hot Jazz Lawn Party hosted by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra is coming up SOON on August 28/29th, 11am to 5pm, both days. Where? The historic and halcyon Governors Island in New York harbor.
More info to come, but just know that the fabulous program from July will be repeated because we can't get enough of this basically.
Live hot jazz, dancing on a smooth wooden dancefloor, dance demos and lessons, pie recipe contest, parade of hats, Bathing Beauties and Beaux stroll, vintage cars, tug o war, etc etc. Vintage or 1920s-inspired attire encouraged.
Stay tuned!
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Originally posted Thursday, August 26, 2010 (1 year ago)
Ok, seriously...this is going to be killer...and the forecast is amazing. DRY and 85 sat, 88 sunday. Again, DRY!
Michael Arenella has developed a very full, non-stop schedule of offerings both days and here are my two special sartorial notes:
A) The Parade of Hats is Saturday during one of Drew Nugents's sets..(after 3pm) No need to sign up, just jump in and stroll. so if you are going to come saturday, PLEASE bring a vintage-looking hat of some sort and join us!
B) Sunday at about the same time, we're doing a Bathing Beauties and Beaux Promende. Voon and I are coordinating this, and David Liston is emceeing. we're especially hoping for a concentration of vintage looks from the 20s through 40s or solidly-inspired by those decades. Voon is gathering a bit of info about each outfit and participant, and will be intertaining and painless. EACH participant gets a FREE drink ticket, by the way. For more details, please see our the dedeicated FB page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143441679022866&ref=ts
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This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Originally posted Thursday, August 26, 2010 (1 year ago)
OOOH! I now have a detailed schedule, tentative, but a very likely outline of the day's events and timing. AND, please do read my two SARTORIAL NOTES above as well..
Schedule of Events, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28:
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played on DJ MAC’s (Michael Cumella) antique phonograph
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Charleston Lesson with Roddy Caravella (with music by Drew Newgent & The Midnight Society)
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella
1:30 - 1:40PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring the Odd Twin fashion show
2:10 - 2:30PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella
3:00PM - Deadline for entries to the Pie Recipe Contest
3:15 - 3:25PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring dance performance by The Minsky Sisters and the PARADE OF HATS
3:55PM - 4:05PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra announcement of the winners of the Pie Recipe Contest!
Schedule of Events, SUNDAY, AUGUST 29th
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played on DJ MAC's (Michael Cumella) antique phonograph
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Peabody Lesson with Roddy Caravella (with music provided by Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society)
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella & Gretchen Fenston
1:30 - 1:40PM - DJ MAC‘s antique phonograph (3 records)
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring dance performance by The Minsky Sisters
2:10 - 2:30PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph and Tug O’ War!
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
3:15 - 3:25PM - DJ MAC‘s antique phonograph (3 records)
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring the BATHING BEAUTIES & BEAUX PROMENADE
3:55-4:05 - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
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This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Originally posted Friday, August 27, 2010 (1 year ago)
Seems like this massive Rap festival is also happening on Governor's Island on Saturday - so if you're planning to be there on Saturday, you might want to take the earlier ferry! Their event is advertised to start at 2pm, with doors opening at 12noon!
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
Originally posted Friday, August 27, 2010 (1 year ago)
What a terrific event! I just received that same info from Gov's Island, Lynn- lots going on on the island!
Also, the event has been free in the past, and the email says you must have a ticket to attend the Hot Jazz Lawn Party- $10 a day. Not that this is a deterrant (I am not complaining!) but folks should know.
Yeah, the government pulled the funding on Governor's Island ... go figure. So Michael has taken it on his shoulders to keep this event going, funding it upfront (with the help of a few fundraisers and sponsors), buying a dance floor, etc. Michael's website has a link for advance tickets at a discount.
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p>The ferry is free! If you want access to the dance floor, the expanse of grass between the trees, the vendors (vintage clothing and goodies, food and drinks are available) and want to get up close and personal to the band, you have to pay to get in ($10 on the day - $7 in advance) - still one of the best deals in the city! But if you just want to picnic by the houses on the side, and enjoy the soft sounds and gentle sights, you can do that for free!
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
Originally posted Friday, August 27, 2010 (1 year ago)
Edited on Friday, August 27, 2010 2:41 pm (1 year ago)
Thanks for bringing up the fee. Although the ferry ride remains free, Michael has no funding from Governors Island to produce any of this, and that's NOT actually a new situation. It's been two years since this event was free. And we had a vast amount of public discussion about it last year on yehoodi and FB...but it's always useful to remind people.
The great news is that this fairly nominal admission fee ($10 a day or $7 online in advance per day) makes all the difference in the world, and the event offerings remain at a very high level, in fact, somewhat expanded (TWO lives bands, for starters).
As always, Michael Arenella's website and FB pages are excellent and direct sources of info:
Originally posted Friday, August 27, 2010 (1 year ago)
Edited on Friday, August 27, 2010 2:30 pm (1 year ago)
And, for your convenience, here is the ferry schedule from Manhattan and Brooklyn. From Manhattan, it starts at 10am, but service runs every half hour (yay!) from 11am onward.
Good news! Michael says they are laying on additional ferries for this other concert on Saturday. And while it starts at 2pm, the big name crowd pullers will be performing later in the evening.
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
Originally posted Saturday, August 28, 2010 (1 year ago)
What a gorgeous day we had on Governors Island! Big crowd enjoying fantastic offerings all day long...and we've got a full day ahead tomorrow. Bill Cunningham from the New York Times was there shooting for the Style section (and may be back tomorrow), French TV, and WWD were there too...and we have Metromix, Time Out, and the Gothamist coming tomorrow.
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p>ANYWAY, Look out for tug 'o war matches in the afternoon as well as the Bathing Beauties & Beaux stroll...TWO bands, dancefloor, picnickng, and all the rest!
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Originally posted Monday, August 30, 2010 (1 year ago)
Edited on Monday, August 30, 2010 2:19 pm (1 year ago)
And to that, I would say, pick to today's Wall Street Journal..apparently we are on the front of the Greater NY section...me, Joe, Voon, and Lynn Redmile! I'll post something on FB shortly. It's the print version, but Joe sent me pic via his iphone.
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p>I nearly fainted...
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Originally posted Monday, August 30, 2010 (1 year ago)
I dropped by this on Sunday for the first time! Very pleasant chilling out on the blanket and observing all of you in your vintage clothing. I made my attempts to capture the spirit of the time sans true vintage clothes! Thanks, Charles for the peabody dance. I liked that! Left for the Norma Miller film at the Schomburg Center which was also awesome.
Aug 28/29 Hot Jazz Lawn Party on Governors Island
Saturday, August 28, 2010–Sunday, August 29, 2010
Yes, you've been reading all about it in the New York Times, Time Out, Metro, nbc.com, metromix...and most importantly on Facebook....and you want to do it again...or FINALLY come out and join us?
The next Hot Jazz Lawn Party hosted by Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra is coming up SOON on August 28/29th, 11am to 5pm, both days. Where? The historic and halcyon Governors Island in New York harbor.
More info to come, but just know that the fabulous program from July will be repeated because we can't get enough of this basically.
Live hot jazz, dancing on a smooth wooden dancefloor, dance demos and lessons, pie recipe contest, parade of hats, Bathing Beauties and Beaux stroll, vintage cars, tug o war, etc etc. Vintage or 1920s-inspired attire encouraged.
Stay tuned!
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
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PS: read about the last one here:
http://www.yehoodi.com/comment/171172/2010-governors-island-hot-jazz
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
this one we'll make. :-)
Already looking forward to this!
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
So who's going when on which day? This is going to be yet another awesome event, I just know it!
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
Saturday for me.
Awesome Dance Movies • Teaching Teens to Charleston is Awesome
We'll be there both days. Similar program both days...with the addition of
SATURDAY:
Pie recipe contest
Parade of Hats
SUNDAY:
Bathing Beauties and Beaux Stroll
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p>Tug o war (guessing tht this is sunday, as it has been)
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
I will be freshly returned from Space Camp and so will attempt to make it out on Sunday as I missed the last weekend.
Stacked: Dangerously Well-Read
looks like Sat for us
Anyone have a pair of black suspenders I could borrow for this?
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p>Oh, and a bunch of you are in photos on Gothamist today (they jumped the gun and posted details for the weekend this week)
Stacked: Dangerously Well-Read
Will there be a contest for largest fork?
I will definitely be there on Saturday, maybe Sunday...
also thinking about both days now...
Awesome Dance Movies • Teaching Teens to Charleston is Awesome
Ok, seriously...this is going to be killer...and the forecast is amazing. DRY and 85 sat, 88 sunday. Again, DRY!
Michael Arenella has developed a very full, non-stop schedule of offerings both days and here are my two special sartorial notes:
A) The Parade of Hats is Saturday during one of Drew Nugents's sets..(after 3pm) No need to sign up, just jump in and stroll. so if you are going to come saturday, PLEASE bring a vintage-looking hat of some sort and join us!
B) Sunday at about the same time, we're doing a Bathing Beauties and Beaux Promende. Voon and I are coordinating this, and David Liston is emceeing. we're especially hoping for a concentration of vintage looks from the 20s through 40s or solidly-inspired by those decades. Voon is gathering a bit of info about each outfit and participant, and will be intertaining and painless. EACH participant gets a FREE drink ticket, by the way. For more details, please see our the dedeicated FB page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143441679022866&ref=ts
<
p>
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
OOOH! I now have a detailed schedule, tentative, but a very likely outline of the day's events and timing. AND, please do read my two SARTORIAL NOTES above as well..
Schedule of Events, SATURDAY, AUGUST 28:
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played on DJ MAC’s (Michael Cumella) antique phonograph
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Charleston Lesson with Roddy Caravella (with music by Drew Newgent & The Midnight Society)
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella
1:30 - 1:40PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring the Odd Twin fashion show
2:10 - 2:30PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella
3:00PM - Deadline for entries to the Pie Recipe Contest
3:15 - 3:25PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring dance performance by The Minsky Sisters and the PARADE OF HATS
3:55PM - 4:05PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra announcement of the winners of the Pie Recipe Contest!
Schedule of Events, SUNDAY, AUGUST 29th
11:00AM - 12:00PM - ‘78 records from the 1920s played on DJ MAC's (Michael Cumella) antique phonograph
12:00 - 12:40PM - Beginner Peabody Lesson with Roddy Caravella (with music provided by Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society)
12:45 - 1:30PM - Set #1 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, featuring dance performance by Roddy Caravella & Gretchen Fenston
1:30 - 1:40PM - DJ MAC‘s antique phonograph (3 records)
1:40 - 2:10PM - Set #1 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring dance performance by The Minsky Sisters
2:10 - 2:30PM - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph and Tug O’ War!
2:30 - 3:15PM - Set #2 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
3:15 - 3:25PM - DJ MAC‘s antique phonograph (3 records)
3:25 - 3:55PM - Set #2 - Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society featuring the BATHING BEAUTIES & BEAUX PROMENADE
3:55-4:05 - DJ MAC’s antique phonograph (3 records)
4:05 - 5:00PM - Set #3 - Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
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p>
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Seems like this massive Rap festival is also happening on Governor's Island on Saturday - so if you're planning to be there on Saturday, you might want to take the earlier ferry! Their event is advertised to start at 2pm, with doors opening at 12noon!
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
What a terrific event! I just received that same info from Gov's Island, Lynn- lots going on on the island!
Also, the event has been free in the past, and the email says you must have a ticket to attend the Hot Jazz Lawn Party- $10 a day. Not that this is a deterrant (I am not complaining!) but folks should know.
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p>Now, what to wear, what to wear...
yeah I am tempted to go to both, but probably too ambitious. And what to wear that would work? Maybe my pimp suit.
Awesome Dance Movies • Teaching Teens to Charleston is Awesome
Yeah, the government pulled the funding on Governor's Island ... go figure. So Michael has taken it on his shoulders to keep this event going, funding it upfront (with the help of a few fundraisers and sponsors), buying a dance floor, etc. Michael's website has a link for advance tickets at a discount.
<
p>The ferry is free! If you want access to the dance floor, the expanse of grass between the trees, the vendors (vintage clothing and goodies, food and drinks are available) and want to get up close and personal to the band, you have to pay to get in ($10 on the day - $7 in advance) - still one of the best deals in the city! But if you just want to picnic by the houses on the side, and enjoy the soft sounds and gentle sights, you can do that for free!
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
Thanks for bringing up the fee. Although the ferry ride remains free, Michael has no funding from Governors Island to produce any of this, and that's NOT actually a new situation. It's been two years since this event was free. And we had a vast amount of public discussion about it last year on yehoodi and FB...but it's always useful to remind people.
The great news is that this fairly nominal admission fee ($10 a day or $7 online in advance per day) makes all the difference in the world, and the event offerings remain at a very high level, in fact, somewhat expanded (TWO lives bands, for starters).
As always, Michael Arenella's website and FB pages are excellent and direct sources of info:
http://www.dreamlandorchestra.com/calendar.php
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p>
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
And, for your convenience, here is the ferry schedule from Manhattan and Brooklyn. From Manhattan, it starts at 10am, but service runs every half hour (yay!) from 11am onward.
http://www.govisland.com/html/visit/directions.shtml
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p>
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Good news! Michael says they are laying on additional ferries for this other concert on Saturday. And while it starts at 2pm, the big name crowd pullers will be performing later in the evening.
"Change your thoughts, and you change your world" - Norman Vincent Peale.
WHEW! Makes a lot of sense. Carry on.
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
I'm all about last minute. Where can I find a good men's vintage outfit in Manhattan?
What a gorgeous day we had on Governors Island! Big crowd enjoying fantastic offerings all day long...and we've got a full day ahead tomorrow. Bill Cunningham from the New York Times was there shooting for the Style section (and may be back tomorrow), French TV, and WWD were there too...and we have Metromix, Time Out, and the Gothamist coming tomorrow.
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p>ANYWAY, Look out for tug 'o war matches in the afternoon as well as the Bathing Beauties & Beaux stroll...TWO bands, dancefloor, picnickng, and all the rest!
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Today's post by Metromix:
http://newyork.metromix.com/events/photogallery/jazz-age-lawn-party/2156159/photo/all
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p>More to come!
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
Let the next wave of pics of Voon and Frick&Frack begin! (love you, guys!)
Awesome Dance Movies • Teaching Teens to Charleston is Awesome
And to that, I would say, pick to today's Wall Street Journal..apparently we are on the front of the Greater NY section...me, Joe, Voon, and Lynn Redmile! I'll post something on FB shortly. It's the print version, but Joe sent me pic via his iphone.
<
p>I nearly fainted...
This music is not too fast; you're just too damn slow.
I dropped by this on Sunday for the first time! Very pleasant chilling out on the blanket and observing all of you in your vintage clothing. I made my attempts to capture the spirit of the time sans true vintage clothes! Thanks, Charles for the peabody dance. I liked that! Left for the Norma Miller film at the Schomburg Center which was also awesome.
more pics on Flavorwire.
Awesome Dance Movies • Teaching Teens to Charleston is Awesome
Oh and check the Jazz Age Lawn PArty group on Flickr.
Awesome Dance Movies • Teaching Teens to Charleston is Awesome
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