One Lovely Day at the Governors's Island, New York City

We had one lovely day at the Governor’s Island, New York City. Welcome to Governor's Island Governor’s Island is indeed a piece of world of its own. With interesting history, dating back pre-dutch settlements era around the 15th century, this island was called ‘Pagganuck’ (or the nut island) before by the Native Americans of the Manhattan region. Located not far from Brooklyn as well as Lower Manhattan, this lovely island has been used as venues of many events, including the recent #jazzagelawnparty we attended.  It was a...

WW: Michael Arenella's 13th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party

Here comes Michael Arabella's 13th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party This is the second time my friends and I joined this lovely summer gathering with back-to-20s theme. Always enjoyable! This time, the Frakarsas are there :) It was a lovely picnic with some of our friends and family as well Enjoy some more photos I took during this party. My Obi enjoys the day under the sun! One of the talents!  Fancy driving a Roll Royce? :) Such a pretty table arrangement! Peter Mintun, one of the pianists  Join...

Jazz Age Lawn Party 2017

Jazz Age Lawn Party 2017 "Ladies and gentlemen, flappers and hoppers, gather around, as the next round will for you! and please welcome, Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra!"  The Master Ceremony that day, Robert Roos, invited everyone to cheer  Michael Arenella, "a musician, crooner, bandleader and impressario best known for leading his Dreamland Orchestra, who danced his way to the middle of the dance floor with his trumpet. Amidst the bling-bling headdress, flappers, cloche hats, and those Great Gatsby vintage...