Show up to any of the events below and you are guaranteed to see at least one friendly face you know!
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Sunday, January 29, 2023
UPCOMING EVENTS
Plan ahead to join us at one of these unique NYC events.
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Monday, July 19, 2021
Week of July 19th, 2021
Wednesday, July 21st: La Belle Epoque de Warhol
A small group of Art lovers received a private tour of 2 fantastic exhibits at the Nassau Museum of Art. The museum's Director, Prof. Charles Riley, greeting us with a top hat and a brief piano interlude before launching into a dynamic tour of the main exhibit, which brought the Belle Époque to life in painting, sculpture and textiles. Then it was on to the second floor to take in pieces by Andy Warhol on social loan to the museum.
Friday, July 23rd: The Knights perform in Bryant Park
We celebrated fine music and sophisticated "dining" at Bryant Park. The Knights played at Bryant Park as part of the Carnegie Hall Citywide Series. The Knights is a wonderful modern day classical orchestra. They perform classical pieces as well as original pieces reminiscent of the greats. They also perform fun modern pieces such as Simple Gifts or The Harlem Shake. The orchestra has toured and recorded with renowned soloists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Béla Fleck, and Gil Shaham, and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, and the Vienna Musikverein. They perform in traditional concert halls as well as parks, plazas, and bars, all in an effort to reach listeners of all backgrounds and invite them into their music-making. Since incorporating in 2007, the orchestra has toured consistently across the United States and Europe.
Monday, July 12, 2021
Week of July 12th, 2021
Tuesday, July 13th: Princeton Club lecture via Zoom - Final Transgression: One Woman's Tragic Destiny in War-torn France
Author Harriet Welty-Rochefort joined us live from Paris to discuss her most recent novel. Final Transgression, 85-year-old Caroline Aubry tells the tale of the tragic wartime destiny of her beloved younger sister, Séverine. When WW2 breaks out and Séverine’s collaborationist husband betrays her, she flees from Paris to her hometown in southwest France and to the château and the countess who was her mentor. Headstrong and determined, she ignores warnings about the risk of traveling to an area that has become a fierce battleground for rival groups of résistants, Nazis and collaborators. It is there, in her own village, that she commits an egregious error––her final transgression.
Harriet Welty Rochefort grew up in Iowa, earned degrees at the University of Michigan (B.A.) and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism (MSJ), then traveled to France - and never left. She is the author of three nonfiction books about the French: French Toast, French Fried, and Joie de Vivre. Final Transgression is her first work of fiction. Harriet lives with her French husband, Philippe, in Paris. Her website is www.harrietweltyrochefort.com
Wednesday, July 14th: Official Bastille Day Celebration in Central Park
French expatriates and francophiles alike gathered at the Central Park Summerstage for a celebration of all things French. Singers and DJs entertained the crowd and the Cadets Lafayette performed the anthems of the US and France.
Friday, July 16th: DM Fan club returns for Shake the Disease
You know it is going to be a good 80s New Wave night when DJ Lisa Shred plays Jubilation by Anything Box as the third song in. That explained why Alex and Terry were on the dance floor for 3 hrs straight...
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Week of June 21st, 2021
Saturday, June 26th, 2020: Gotham Jazz Picnic
A wonderfully stalwart group of Swing Dancers gathered in Central Park's Bridle Path to listen to 5 all-star bands. The lineup included The Hot Toddies, King Solomon Hicks, Eyal Vilner, and Gordon Webster, just to name a few... The music went all afternoon and into the evening, and was only interrupted by a few drops of rain. Here is a photo taken during the gloom.
A wonderfully stalwart group of Swing Dancers gathered in Central Park's Bridle Path to listen to 5 all-star bands. The lineup included The Hot Toddies, King Solomon Hicks, Eyal Vilner, and Gordon Webster, just to name a few... The music went all afternoon and into the evening, and was only interrupted by a few drops of rain. Here is a photo taken during the gloom.
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| photo credit: Alex G. |
Monday, June 7, 2021
Week of June 7th, 2021
Saturday, June 12th, 2021: Michael Arenella's Jazz Age Lawn Party
The Jazz Age Lawn Party was back on and in full swing on the oasis-like Governor's Island. Revelers in 1920s attire boarded ferries and went back in time to attend the annual JALP. Michael Arenella's band was top-notch as usual and guest singer Queen Esther delighted young and old spectators alike. The next JALP will take place on Saturday, August 14th. Get your tickets here now.
To see more photos from the JALP click here.
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| photo credit: Vlad Kfrg |
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| photo credit: Vlad Kfrg |
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| photo credit: Vlad Kfrg |
Monday, February 10, 2020
Week of February 10th , 2020
Saturday, February 15th, 2020: Michael Arenella's Sweetheart Soirée
The Norwood Club opened its doors to romantic revelers ready to revel in 1920s style and music. Friends in red enjoyed the music. Michael Arennella was tremendous as usual, and Nicole Renaud presided over the second floor with her accordion.
The Norwood Club opened its doors to romantic revelers ready to revel in 1920s style and music. Friends in red enjoyed the music. Michael Arennella was tremendous as usual, and Nicole Renaud presided over the second floor with her accordion.
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| Photo credit: Gerardo Esquer |
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