Enjoy an evening of tropical cocktails, live music, a full-catered buffet, and more at the GBVS HQ in Groveland, MA. We had an epic sold-out tropical luau evening two years ago, it’s time to do it again. As you can tell, this year’s theme is Gilligan’s Island and we encourage you to dress the part! Full info on the Facebook event page.
GBVS is invited to attend a special night of the Boston debut of Lizzy and the Triggermen! This special show at City Winery is encouraging a vintage crowd in attendance. This is an extremely talented swing band with a national following. There will be great food, drink, and a small area set aside for dancing. Here’s the link for TICKETS. Email GBVS at gbvintagesociety@gmail.com if you would like to join us of dinner prior to the show!
“Dubbed “10-piece jazz sensations” by LA Weekly and hot off their sold-out show at the prestigious Tucson Jazz Festival, Lizzy & the Triggermen transport you back to the glamour of the Jazz Age, but with a sound and swagger that is thrillingly new!”
It’s been a quiet winter so far, but our friends at the Brighton Bazaar have a great show coming up to keep us busy!
Retromania is a weekend-long Retrospective Expo in Boston, featuring 117 vendors showcasing the best vintage styles, collectible classics, & nostalgic goods New England has to offer! With 50,000 square feet of indoor space, this is one of the largest shows of its kind in the whole Northeast. A giant, highly curated, one-stop shop for tens of thousands of unique finds.” Link for tickets, details, and FAQs on the event page.
Here’s a fantastic option for a vintage New Year’s. Join GBVS as we celebrate with the Stoptime Revue! They’ve found a location to host their own NYE bash and we are excited to partner with them to help get the word out. It’s called it the “Classic Hollywood NYE Ball”! It will take place at a local Webster, MA restaurant event venue. Big plans are underway for theming, contests, and extra entertainment. PLUS, GBVS members get 20% off ticket price with the code: GBVS20! Click here for TICKETS, we look forward to seeing you there!
What a warm and tropical evening it was with all of you the other night! Going to Kowloon is much easier than flying halfway around the globe and extra fun with so many good friends. Thank you for making it a special evening, let’s hope it’s not the last there. Support the restaurant and hopefully they won’t close anytime soon!
We will let you know about future outings. To join the monthly newsletter, send an email to gbvintagesociety@gmail.com. Happy Holidays!
GBVS is partnering with Northeast ComicCon host Gary Sohmers for a large music/pop-culture event called the MusicCon Collectibles Extravaganza! GBVS will have a Vintage Market at this weekend-long show taking place at the Boxboro Hyatt Convention Center. It features celebrity guests, bands, movie/TV cars, and more. We’re psyched to be a part of this! Come dressed in your favorite rock and roll era outfit. If you are a vintage vendor or know someone it’s not too late to sign up, send an email to gbvintagesociety@gmail.com!
What an spectacular event! I am pleased to announce that Bob Plant Photography has released the photos for Newport. This group photo is my favorite, thanks to all who made it such a fun time. Looking forward to next year!
We have many great activities planned for you at Newport this year! Whether you are attending the Weekend or just signed up for the Saturday Day Ticket feel free to join us on Sunday the 18th as we take a cruise of the harbor on board the Adirondack II. This 80 ft, turn-of-the-century style schooner owned by Newport Classic Cruises will take us on a 90-minute “Mimosa Sail” at 11am. If you want to sign up, book your reservation at this LINK and then send a quick email with your name(s) to gbvintagesociety@gmail.com so we know who to look out for. We will meet at the dock no later than 10:45am.
Tickets are selling fast for the Jazz Age Weekend. Sign up now so you don’t miss out on the fun!
We welcome you join us for a vintage movie night at the GBVS headquarters of Groveland, Mass. Starting at 6:30pm we will be serving cocktails/drinks and snacks. Socialize at the J+J Cafe or peruse the vintage clothing for sale upstairs in the gallery. Then at sundown (8pm) we will take in the rare 1942 film, “Pittsburg” staring Marlene Dietrich, John Wayne, and Randolf Scott. This original 16mm projector film will be preceded by a newsreel or short.
The movie will be shown upstairs in the barn. Folding chairs provided or bring your own. To sign up send an email to gbvintagesociety@gmail.com. A $10-20 donation is suggested to cover costs. Directions will be sent via email. You MUST RSVP to attend and please follow parking instructions. See you Friday!
Registration for the Newport Jazz Age Weekend is filling up fast! For Weekend Tickets, we are sold out of the non-discount rooms in Fairlawn and Wallace is halfway booked as well. Day Tickets are on sale and this year you can purchase a ticket for either the full Saturday event or just for the Black-Tie Ball at night. Don’t miss out on this adventure in the mansions of beautiful Newport!
The Greater Boston Vintage Society 