Holiday 2017

New Year's Eve at Barbetta

We celebrated at the enchanting Barbetta Restaurant. A Black Tie event featured a multi course gala dinner and dancing to the music of the Felix Swing Band.

New Year's Eve Eve annual Salon party at the Player's Club

December 30th found us at the Player's Club enjoying our traditional vintage party.

More photos on the official event FB album here.

Week of November 27th, 2017

Fashion Speak Fridays: Menswear, A Formal Event

The National Arts Club played host to its regular Fashion lecture series, Fashion Speak Fridays. On this occurrence,  renowned menswear expert, Alan Flusser, carefully us on the last word in formal attire for men with slides that illustrated the proper proportions and accessories for each garment. The club had also arranged for Michael Arenella to play, and a few guests got up and danced after the presentation.
Then it was off to nearby Roman eatery, Bocca, for delicious bowls of pasta.

Week of November 13th, 2017

Friday, November 17th: The Crown

The Princeton Club and The Royal Oak Society teamed up to present a fascinating behind the scenes lecture on the Netflix series, The Crown. Presented by Robert Lacey, the historical consultant to the show, the lecture  compares truth and fiction behind the award-wining series. Scandal, intrigue, marital strife – The Crown has it all and has turned the British monarch into a television phenomenon.

Halloween 2017

The Mohauk House in Park Slope Brooklyn was the setting for a stylishly Spooky Halloween party.

Week of October 30th, 2018

Monday October 30th: A World of Emotions

Prof Angelos Chaniotis treated us to a fascinating lecture on the research behind his award-wining exhibit at the Onassis Center. Prof. Chariots broke down the uses of emotions in ancient Greek culture in a  variety of sectors, such as public and private, drama, politics, etc. His engaging style was a big hit with our attendees and some of us joined him for dinner after.

Week of July 17th, 2017

Wednesday, July 19th

As part of the Summer Rooftop Cocktails on the Sky Terrace of the Hudson Hotel, we got together for drinks and conversation on what felt like the hottest day of the year. Thanks to Basia and Druce for the photos.

Week of April 3rd, 2017

Friday, April 7th: Springtime in Paris

The Princeton Club's 4th floor was transformed into a Parisian cabaret for our event celebrating the song and wine of the City of Lights. Eddie and Sui taught a basic Swing Lindy lesson and invited us to join them on the dance floor. 

Music was artfully provided by Fleur Seule, featuring Allyson Briggs. Guests were surprised to learn that many of the songs we treasure in the American songbook actually saw the light as French songs first! Some of the most famous examples are: My Way (Comme d'Habitude,) Beyond The Sea (La Mer,) What Now, My Love (Et Maintenant.)

Week of March 6th, 2017

Saturday, March 11th: Clue Chase
We braved the cold to take down world-renowned master thief, The Fox, in his own lair. After breaking in to his vault, we found clues and solved puzzles to liberate a number of stolen treasures. Highlights of our mission included the moment the alarm stopped blaring, mistaking Cassandra's purse for a clue, wondering if she works for the CIA, and singing the love theme to Titanic.

Week of February 13th, 2017

Saturday, February 18th: Swing Remix w/ Professor Cunningham
Professor Cunningham and his Old School got us on the dance floor to warm up. It may have been snowing outside, but it was hot on the dance floor at the JCC.