Governor's Island Becomes West Egg

The Jazz Age Lawn Party that was set to take place last weekend on Governors Island, actually took place this weekend, something we wish we had gotten the memo about. Katie Sokoler took the trip back in time to the '20s, however, and returned with some great photos. Visitors told the Daily News that the elegance of F. Scott and Zelda's day are lost in present times, and now events like this "evoke a world we wish we were a part of."

The atmosphere was made era-appropriate, with a phonograph, Charleston lessons, a 1920s motorcar exhibition and more; so hopefully everyone read these tips on visiting NYC in the 1920s. Bonus: Dr. Eckleburg's Eyes were nowhere in sight, so the old-timey debauchery went unjudged!

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This was the 3rd Jazz age party this summer. For updates on next season (June 2010 and beyond) check out
www.yehoodi.com
and
http://dreamlandorchestra.com/

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