UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS


(Please scroll down to also view our three regular weekly residencies)






A Midsummer Night’s Swing at Lincoln Center

Thursday, July 10th


We in Dreamland have a reputation for favoring obscure, sometimes sordid, but always slippery rooms. Well, here’s one for all you “high-hatters” who’ve been waiting for us to graduate to a respectable uptown address. And a rare opportunity to convene with us "under the stars".

For more information,
please visit www.lincolncenter.org.



11-piece Dreamland Orchestra plays from
7:30 – 10 pm

Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center
62nd St. Between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues


$15 for one-day dancefloor pass.
Free for folks remaining outside the dancefloor area.








Annual Bastille Day Street Festival and Petanque Tournament

Sunday, July 13th

12-4pm - The Sextet
5-8pm - The 11-Piece Orchestra

Smith Street becomes a true Parisian Thoroughfare once a year, and it is blocked off and covered with 10 tons of sand for the world's largest Petanque tournament, (the French spin on Bocce). Piping-hot Merguez, ice-cold Stella Artois on tap and plenty of Ricard annisette are the staples. And for you dancers, the street becomes so slick next to the pomme frites stand that it becomes just as good as any waxed parquet dance floor .

All this and the exquisite sounds of the Dreamland Orchestra. We recommend dressing to beat the sun; straw hats and sunblock are the perfect accoutrements for this day.




128 Smith Street (corner of Dean Street)
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
F/G train to Bergen Street
718.923.0918









Jazz-Age Lawn Party and Festival on Governors Island

As featured in The New Yorker Magazine



Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th
10 am to 7 pm


Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra invites you join us on this hidden gem just off the southeastern tip of Manhattan, nestled in the heart of majestic New York Harbor.
Due to the past successes of our Jazz Age Lawn Party, our event has expanded to a two-day-long festival this Summer (June 7th and 8th) and Fall.(Sept, 13th and 14th)

Under a shady grove of centuries-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, a sprawling green surrounded by historic officers’ quarters and 18th century naval ramparts becomes the setting for a true Gatsby affair. Widely anticipated by flappers, sporting gents and tiny tots alike, this event has been featured annually by The New York Times.

In addition to Michael Arenella’s 11-piece Dreamland Orchestra which plays both days, special guest performers will be joining the program, who will be announced soon.br/>
A wide array of music, activities, games and contests are open for all ages to enjoy:


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Ferry Schedule

Ferries depart on the hour from downtown Manhattan to Governors Island:
9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm

Ferries return to downtown on the half hour from Governors Island to Manhattan :
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm , 3:30pm, 4:30pm , and 5:30pm, and 6:30pm (final boat leaves at 7pm)

Governors Island Ferry
10 South Street, in lower Manhattan
Just northeast of the Staten Island Ferry
R train to Whitehall Street

www.govisland.com.






WEEKLY APPEARANCES

Every Monday, Friday and Sunday at the below venues:

(Drop us an email just to make sure we'll be there that week; we usually are.)



Every Monday Night 7:30 - 10:30 at Antique Garage

Michael croons standards with his trio at this auto-repair shop-turned chic Mediterannean-Fusion oasis every Monday night. Look for his baby blue '51 Lincoln parked out front.



41 Mercer St. above Grand St., Soho
www.antiquegaragesoho.com
6,J,M,N,Q,R,W,Z at Canal St.
212.219.1019






Every Sunday brunch 12pm-4pm at Bartabac


Bartabac in Carroll Gardens is the only place for your Sunday afternoon fix of Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary, all while waking up to some dreamy melodies. For you Manhattanites, it's worth braving the tunnels. The Dreamland Dance Band keeps your spirits glowin' and the staff keeps the coffee flowin'. There's a bit of a wait, but once you're in... you're IN!

In the warm months, wonderful sidewalk seating in sunny Brooklyn.




128 Smith Street (corner of Dean Street)
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
F/G train to Bergen Street
718.923.0918









Every Friday Night at the Union Smith Café
6pm-10pm


A charming Carroll Gardens locale, with a lovely outdoor patio.
The Michael Arenella duo, with Alan Cary on banjo, will lull you as you dreamily dine.





305 Smith Street (Corner of Carroll Street)
F/G to Carroll Street
718.643.3293