Governors Island
This year marks the 3rd year in a row that 1920's-clad picnickers will spread blankets under the shade trees among the historic buildings of Governor's Island for two solid afternoons of hot jazz starring Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra. On Saturday June 7th and Sunday June 8th from 11:30 am-6:30 pm both days, join in on the Gatsby-esque revelry. Activities include: Charleston and Peabody dance lessons, croquet games sponsored by the New York Croquet Club, tug of war games, a pie contest (Saturday only), 1920's motorcars on exhibit, a Bathing Beauties and Gents Vintage Swimsuit Parade (Sunday only), and couture milliners pedaling their chic chapeaux. Free ferry to Governor's Island located at the Battery Maritime Building (adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal) at the corner of South and Whitehall Streets. Ferry schedule and driving directions available at http://www.govisland.com. For even more information, please visit http//www.dreamlandorchestra.com. To enter the pie contest (Saturday June 7th) or the Vintage Swimsuit Parade (Sunday June 8th), please email Sarah Liston at ladyliston@msn.com.
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