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The 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party
SATURDAY and SUNDAYJUNE 16TH & 17TH, 2012
AND AUGUST 18TH & 19TH
Governors Island
11am – 5pm
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. Packages to include:
Dedicated, separate VIP lines for admission, drinks:
- dedicated VIP entrances
- dedicated VIP food lines
- dedicated VIP drink lines
Cocktails ($7 per cocktail for general admission)
The St-Germain Cocktail:
2 parts Brut Champagne or Dry Sparkling Wine
1 1/2 parts St-Germain
2 parts Sparking Water or Club Soda
The Sangria Flora:
1 bottle Dry Rose Wine
1 cup St-Germain
2 Fresh Peaches
5-6 Fresh Strawberries
6 Fresh Raspberries
1 bunch Fresh Grapes
Beer ($6 per beer for general admission)
A selection of ice-cold Brooklyn Brewery beers available in bottles.
Note: Soft drinks and water available but not included in package due to supply.
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Main Course Options: ($12 for general admission)
Pimenton de la Vera Chicken and Andouille Gumbo w/ Rice
Pulled Beef Sandwich garnished w/ Cilantro Slaw, Chardonnay-Mustard Sauce
Spanikopita (Spinach & Feta Pie) w/ Maple Mustard Tarragon Sauce
Almond-Curry Chicken Salad on Roll or Greens
Spinach Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette
Side Course Options: ($6 for general admission )
Spinach Salad w/ Goat Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onion, Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette
Fresh Fruit slices
Carrots/Celery w/ Hummus
Snacks/Desserts: ($5 for general admission)
Fresh Fruit Plate
Assorted Cookies
Pumpkin Pie
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Exclusive VIP Dance Lessons taught by Roddy Caravella, 11am
A forty minute starter lesson to give you all the basics you'll need to do the Charleston all day long!
General Programming to Include:
* 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.
Two regular weekly appearances
(Drop us an e-mail just to make sure we'll be there that week; we usually are.)- Mondays
- Wednesdays
Monday Nights at Cercle Rouge
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Join the Michael Arenella Trio every Monday night at this authentic and charming French provincial brasserie located in the heart of Tribeca. Comfy booths, exquisite menu and wine list make Cercle Rouge a francophile's dream come true.
Cercle Rouge
www.cerclerougeresto.com
241 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6252
Wednesday Nights at the Clover Club
8:30 - 11:30 pm
The Michael Arenella Quartet
Join us at Smith Street's swankiest new "Speak", from the proprietor's of Manhattan's fabled Flatiron Lounge. Champion, well - groomed mixologists will stir up your favorite old - time cocktail, whether it's a Ramos Fizz or a real Whiskey Sour.
Fresh bitters, black cherries and even the long forgotten essential ingredient to a true cocktail, the egg, are among the charms to be found.
Tasty gourmet bar food menu.
Cozy up with the Quartet in a handsome leather booth, for Brooklyn's most sublime evening out.
(Room to dance, but keep it a secret.)
Photo Credit: Daniel Krieger
The Clover Club
210 Smith Street, between Butler and Baltic
F or G to Bergen
718.855.7939