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It's niftier than ever! Jazz Age Lawn Partygrowing on Governors IslandAnnual event, known for partygoers in period costume, gets underway Saturday andSunday with more entertainment and vendorsBY CHELSEA HIRSCH / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS / Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 3:50 PM
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Get out that flapper dress or seersucker suit — the annual Jazz Age LawnParty on Governors Island is niftier than ever.
The party, taking place this Saturday and Sunday as well as Aug. 16 and 17,will add a second entertainment stage this year, plus more vendors at thevintage market.
The one thing that won’t change is the 1920s spirit.
“This is the quintessential way to get out in the open sun with ocean air, have acocktail, dance and decompress,” said festival founder Michael Arenella, 36.
“I never expected it would be so successful,” he added. “The event took a lifeof its own as more people heard about it.”
Last year, approximately 4,000 jazz fans showed up each day. He expectsmore this year.
Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra will headline again, joined by vocalistQueen Esther.
“I usually do a mix of songs that people are relatively familiar with,” she said.“But this year I’m doing Mamie Smith’s ‘Crazy Blues,’ Alberta Hunter’s
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‘Downhearted Blues’ and Bessie Smith songs.”
Pianist Peter Mintun, 63, will perform some of the 15,000period songs he owns the rare sheet music for.
People who’ve attended before can’t wait.
“It’s such a spirited event,” said Jen Sawyer, 26, ofAstoria, who wore a flapper dress and a long strand ofpearls last year.
“I haven’t always been a jazz fan,” she explained. “But Iam a fan of being outside and dressing up in period clothing.”
Arenella says costumes aren’t essential to the Lawn Party.
“People shouldn’t be worried about being correct,” he said. “The purpose ofthe event is celebrating life and making new friends.”
Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday andSunday and Aug. 16 and 17, To buy tickets, visit www.jazzagelawnparty.com.Use the code “jazzfathers” for a discount. For info on transportation, visitwww.govisland.com.
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