Gatsby Summer Afternoon
The Art Deco Society of California presents
The 26th Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon
Sunday, September 12, 2010 1-6PM
Dunsmuir Helman Historic Estate (map)
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94615
Call for Volunteers!
On Sunday, September 12, the Art Deco Society of California will host its Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon at the historic Dunsmuir Helman House in Oakland California (same location, new name).
Now in its 26th year, the Gatsby Summer Afternoon lets several hundred aficionados of the 1920s and 30s step back to a time when elegance was a way of life and the Charleston and fox trot were all the rage.
This is not a spectator event. From 1-6pm the panoramic Dunsmuir front lawn becomes a stage on which all participants picnic, dance and sip champagne, reminiscent of a scene from The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel of 1925.
Featuring:
Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
With Carla Normand and Frederick Hodges
Dance to RSJO’S Authentic Jazz Era Arrangements
The Great Gatsby Bathing Beauty Revue With
The DecoBelles
Enter the Gatsby to the Delightful Music of Vocalist
Ann Gibson and Pianist Frederick Hodges
Toast the Crowning of This Year’s Miss Art Deco
Grand Motor Car Exhibit
Enjoy Dozens of Art Deco Era Autos on Display
Wine Tasting
Wine provided by LeVin Winery—Commemorative Wine Glass $5
Dunsmuir House Tours
Complimentary House Tours 2pm to 3pm
Croquet Lessons
Meet with the San Francisco Croquet Club for Complimentary Lessons
Prizes will be awarded:
Best Auto, Best Costumes for Ladies, Gents and Children
Best Picnics, Petite to Grand—Best Charleston
Sunday September 12, 2010 — 1 to 6 o’clock
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland (map)
Our How to Gatsby pages are here!
Purchase your Gatsby Tickets!
Tickets must be purchased before September 9th to receive pre-buy discount. Admission to the event will be $70 for all at the door.
Don't Forget those Gatsby extras!
The Gatsby Summer Afternoon has something for everyone, including:
- Dancing to the Authentic Twenties Jazz Rhythms of Don Neely's Royal Society Jazz Orchestra with Song Stylists Carla Normand and Frederick Hodges
- The Great Gatsby Bathing Beauty Revue by the Deco Belles, including the crowning of the new Miss Art Deco
- Grand Vintage Motorcar Display, with dozens of Art Deco Era automobiles throughout the grounds
- A Fashion Parade at which you can show off your sense of style in a promenade before our stage!
- Dance Demos featuring your favorites like the Foxtrot, Charleston or Lindy
- Prizes Awarded for best Auto, Fashions, Dance contestants, and Picnic
With everyone attending this event in period fashions, the effect is stunning! Many guests bring period-perfect picnics, with settings from elaborate spreads, complete with silver, crystal, linens and china, to simple wicker baskets on vintage print tablecloths.
Afternoon attire from 1920-1940 (or reasonable facsimile) is required.
To order tickets, please call ADSC at 415-982-DECO (3326) or use PayPal
Purchase your Gatsby Tickets!
Tickets must be purchased before September 9th to receive pre-buy discount. Admission to the event will be $70 for all at the door.
Don't Forget those Gatsby extras!
26 years at the Dunsmuir Estate! As always the Gatsby will be held the second Sunday in September: September, 12, 2010. See you there!
Become a member, or renew your membership, and receive a price discount on your Gatsby ticket! Member price is $40.00 (compared to $50.00). Children ages 12-17 are half price, and children under 12 are free.
Don your Gatsby best, pack that picnic and we will see you Sunday! Remember there is no food or drink available at the site so you must bring your own.
Tickets ordered after Tuesday, September 7 will be held at Will Call.
Save money and order before Friday September 10th at 6 pm. After that time tickets must be purchase at the gate for the gate price of $70.00. Online ticket sales have been suspended as off 6:00 pm Friday, September 11. Tickets can be purchased at the event for $70.00 each.
Become a Member, or renew your membership if it has lapsed, and receive a price discount on your Gatsby ticket! Member price is $40.00 (compared to $50.00). Children ages 12-17 are half price and children under 12 are free.
Dunsmuir Helman Historic Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94615
www.dunsmuir.org
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