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Favorite Videos and Pics from Jazz Age Lawn Party

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

Here's a video by my friend Voon of the final jam on Sunday at the Jazz Age Lawn Party. There were a zillion cameras at the Jazz Age Lawn Party this weekend on Governor's Island.  So those of us who were there have been having a good time hunting down our favorite pictures of ourselves…

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A Final Fete to a Swinging Summer at the Jazz Age Lawn Party this Weekend

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

This Saturday and Sunday, Governors Island was again transformed into an oasis of 1920s and 30s era jazz, as Michael Arenella held his 5th annual Jazz Age Lawn Party for enthusiastic crowds of jazz lovers, lindy hoppers, and vintage hounds.  I had already attended his Arenella's Lawn Party in July and had a fantastic time….

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3D Interactive Mini-site about Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Martin Leclos has created this wonderful 3d interactive mini-site focused on the Jazz Age Lawn Party thrown by Michael Arenella and friends on Governor's Island during the summer. I love seeing my friends zoom in and out, watching them dance, and hearing their voices on the site. So well done!  Thanks for creating this, Martin!…

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Flappers, Dandies & Lindy Hoppers Take over Governors Island for the “Jazz Age Lawn Party” (UPDATED)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

This weekend was another "Jazz Age Lawn Party" on Governors Island, two days of hot jazz from the 20s and 30s, performed in an idyllic setting amidst a cool canopy of trees and stately military quarters. The featured musical entertainment were Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, joined by Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society….

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A History of the Jazz Split

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlfLr9YmMJU

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