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 accessories (and snacks!), this lawn party is just like an intimate picnic with big group of people.
Michael Arenella and his Dreamland Orchestra, as well as Virtuoso Piano-man and Crooner Peter Mintun, the Gelber and Manning Band, and Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society, is surely a great troop which give us non-stop entertainment that day!





Leaving Astoria midday, heading to Pier to catch the ferry to Governors Island, my troupe of 4,- my mom, Bo et Obi and myself,- rushed to line up for our ticket to that island.
Destination: Colonel's Row, Governors Island.
And what a splendid day indeed!


posing with stoic face!

The 5 of us, 8 with my mom and Bo et Obi, had prepared to join this lovely gathering.
Months before, we purchased the ticket for Jazz Age Lawn Party for the early bird price, USD 45 per person. Kids are free.
Then wardrobe department certainly requires serious attention!
And there came our back-to-20s outfit with its flares, lace, beads, draperies and marie jean shoes.

That morning, the ferry taking us to Governors Island was super packed.
Some dressed, some don't.
But we all enjoyed the ambience and beautiful island, blessed with perfect summer weather.

We arrived at around 2 PM and the party started from 11 to 6 PM.
We had a little picnic near the and obviously never ending photo sessions, then we headed to the main dance floor and what a sight!

Enjoy some of these snaps before I share more stories :)







The main stage and dance floor was so colorful and buoyant with such lovely vibes!
Michael Arenella has started this wonderful event since 2005 and you can see why this even is such a vibrant one!
People come and join the party in their best costumes, make-up and dances.
ooh those moves .. swings and sways in glittering flappers and hair pomaded, shoe-shined boys leading you on the main floor with hot and sweet Jazz-age dance orchestra.
Love it! 





We also enjoyed beautiful performance from Roddy Carvella and the Canarsie Wobblers.
Those social jazz dances are so much fun!





So, what do you think about this party?
Surely a memorable one for me and my family.
Which one is your favorite?

Jazz Age Lawn Party 2017
Sunday, August 27th, 2017
Governors Island, New York Party 


Eid Mubarak - Selamat Hari Raya Idul Adha 1438 H

Eid Mubarak 
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Adha 1438 H

Kami sekeluarga mohon maaf lahir dan batin
Salam hangat dari New York City


Throwback Tuesday: The Many Beautiful Faces of Bali



The Many Beautiful Faces of Bali.

Throwback Tuesday will take us to Bali again.
For me, Bali is a never-ending love story.
I just can't get enough of its ageless beauty, warm-hearted people and serene ambiance I got in certain spots of the Island.

Well, I guess I will come back with more stories.
Here are some views I got from Tegalalang Rice Terrace, Ubud, Bali.
The green plush heaven on earth.
Subak, the famous water management system used in Bali since the 9th century and beautifully shaped this landscape, has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012.





We stopped at Tirta Empul Temple and spent some times joining those who did their rituals, including cleansing their body and soul.
It was quite an experience!





Then of course, we took photos of Bo et Obi (and us :) near the temple.
Great souvenirs we have here!



That's my #ThrowbackTuesday in Ubud, Bali
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Wonderful Wednesday with Oh My Heartsie Girls

Another incredible week for us to enjoy.

I have to admit, as we come to the end of summer break, we got tons of festivities and gatherings to attend.



After Indonesian Street Festival on Saturday, 26 August, 2017, we went to Jazz Age Lawn Party in Governors Island on Sunday and Lady Gaga Joanne World Tour Concert in NYC on Monday!



We had a blast indeed! 






I have always admired Gaga's powerful voice since I saw her first in the concert with Tony Bennet. It was great indeed!

Next week, we will have the first day of school here in NYC!

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