A Jazz Age Lawn Party. In our era? MARVELOUS

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My God!
How I envy the people who can attend this!

Can you imagine anything more delightful than sailing from Manhattan, and heading for an uninhabited island filled with the ghostly remnants of a deserted army base; and once there, to step back in time to an authentic lawn party from the Jazz Age ? To dress in white linens, sip exquisite cocktails, and dance the afternoon away under the summer sun, to the sounds of a live orchestra straight from the 1920s?
For four weekend days in New York, such an elegant event is entirely possible! The Jazz Age Lawn Party has been the swinging, well-dressed highlight of the summer calendar since 2005, held amidst the idyllic surroundings of Governor’s Island.

Cocktails, Summer Hats & Jazz music. A step back in time! {LINK}

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It looks fun!

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Here’s the event’s official site
https://jazzagelawnparty.com/
I just looked up ticket prices, since we’re around 1.5 hours away by public transport, or an hour’s drive to a parking lot near the ferry, even though we’re booked or out of town for all 4 days when the event is scheduled for this year. Maybe next year? Tickets are $55 + 5.50 fee Jazz Age Lawn Party - 20th Anniversary - New York - Tickets | Fever
Governor’s Island is very nice, but “idyllic” is over-hyping. It’s basically a park with old military buildings, on an island accessible only by ferry.

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If you’d said tockets were $1,500 I would not have been surprised.

At that price they’ll sell out in 17 seconds.

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Eh, not sure if I could pull off a straw boater hat.

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I look good in white. I’d go.

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New avatar? I like it!

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Nope, same one. I do like my peace loving frog.

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If the tickets included food and drinks it would be an awesome price. But AFAIK from the website all that’s included is grounds admission. Food and drink is available for purchase from food carts, or you can bring your own picnic basket and sealed non-alcoholic drinks.

A $175 + $17.50 picnic for 2 is also available:
“Includes entry to the experience for 2 people plus one commemorative picnic tote containing:
One (1) chilled bottle of premium French wine (Choice of White, Rosé, or Red - 750 ml)
A sandwich featuring a gourmet cheese of your choice on a fresh baguette: Président Comté 6 month-aged, Société Roquefort Abeille or Valbreso 100% Pure Sheep’s Milk Cheese
Petits Fours (French bite-sized appetizers) from Laboratoire Curty’s
A home-made cookie from Brig’s Sweet Shop
Two cold bottles of spring water (500ml)
A commemorative Jazz Age Lawn Party 20th Anniversary picnic blanket
A take-home portrait from our “Paper Moon” photo booth”