The 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
JUNE 16TH & 17TH, 2012
AND AUGUST 18TH & 19TH
Governors Island
11am – 5pm
Admission $15
Advance tickets available here
or $15 cash at door
VIP ticket packages now available!
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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.
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 limited number of VIP ticket packages will be announced and available soon; stay posted.
* June event to feature special guests Tamar Korn (Saturday) and Gelber & Manning (Sunday)!
* Beautiful, real-wood '50 x '50 dance floor set up right on the lawn!
* A delightful variety of refreshing cocktails and sangria will be served 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. June 15th.
This is tonight at Governor's Island, a pretty secluded place, open only on weekends and Monday holidays. Here is transportation to there:
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Departs Manhattan
Departs GI
Departs Brooklyn
Departs GI
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:10 AM
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Runs continuously
Runs continuously
Every 30 minutes
Every 30 minutes
5:20 PM*
7:00 PM*
5:30 PM*
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM*
* Last Boat
East River Ferry Service
Visitors can take the East River Ferry to Governors Island from Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan on Saturdays & Sundays.
Learn more about routes and ferry schedules for the East River Ferry service.
NY Waterway's East River Ferry offers frequent service to Governors Island on Saturdays and Sundays over the summer. For departure times heading to Governors Island from all points North,click here. For departure times heading from Governors Island to all points North,click here.
Directions to the Governors Island Manhattan Ferry
The Governors Island ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building located at 10 South Street, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan. The ferry terminal is accessible as follows:
By Subway
1 to South Ferry station
4, 5 to Bowling Green station
R to Whitehall St. station
By Bus
M1 (weekdays only), M6, M9, and M15
Directions to the Governors Island Brooklyn Ferry
The free ferry from Brooklyn leaves from Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, located at the foot of Atlantic Avenue (corner of Columbia Street).
By Subway
2,3,4,5 to Borough Hall
A,C,F to Jay St./Borough Hall
R to Court Street
By Bus
B63 to the terminus of Atlantic Avenue (at Columbia Street)