For a couple of years Matt Tolentino of The Singapore Slingers has wanted Dallas to get on the same page as some other big cities and host a big, vintage-inspired event.

“Both New York and Los Angeles host huge and amazing Jazz Age inspired lawn parties, and the Dallas Jazz Age Sunday Social, while just beginning this year, could very well be one of the biggest, grandest, vintage-inspired events that Dallas has ever seen.  Dallas Heritage Village is the ideal setting with its lush greens, new bandstand and historic setting.  The Jazz Age Sunday Social offers something for everyone – couples, families, and all lovers of things vintage.”

The community is invited to don their best ’20s attire or walking whites and get ready to Charleston the afternoon away at the Inaugural Jazz Age Sunday Social with the Singapore Slingers and Razzmajazz as part of Dallas Heritage Village’s Family Past Times, Sunday, March 30, noon – 4 p.m., 1515 S. Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75215.    Presented by Dallas Heritage Village and the Art Deco Society of Dallas, this jazz age inspired lawn party will surround the newly restored Van Cleave Bandstand with an afternoon of live music, dancing, costumes, games, picnics, antique cars, vendors, and more.  Kids 12 and under free.  All others: $10.

“We are looking forward to this fun, new event, which is the brainchild of our good friend Matt Tolentino of the Singapore Slingers,” said Melissa Prycer, Executive Director, Dallas Heritage Village.  “This 18-piece jazz orchestra played at our inaugural History with a Twist fundraiser and will again at this year’s event on April 26.  Matt’s love for vintage is evident not only in his daily wear, but in his founding of the Art Deco Society last year and in his ongoing efforts to preserve the music of generations past, bringing the music of yesterday to the modern audience of today.”

Learn vintage dance steps with instructor Elaine Hewlett of the Rhythm Room on the wooden dance floor set up on the lawn in front of the bandstand.  Costumes are not required, but necessary for those wishing to participate in the 2:30 p.m. costume contest for best “Lawn Party Attire.” (Think vintage bathing beauties, parasols, walking whites.)  Bring your cameras and pose in front of one of the Model A Fords on display from Vintage Coach.  Select cars will also be available for rides.  Try your hand at a game or two of croquet or badminton, tour the historic buildings of the village and visit with vintage vendors featuring clothing, jewelry, and antiques.

Guests will also love ongoing Dallas Heritage Village activities such as tours of the Millermore and Sullivan homes and learning about the Village's history through the cell phone tour.  Kids may also play in the Learning Lounge with trains, Lincoln Logs and doll houses, and the Blum Brothers store will be open for young shopkeepers, shoppers, and postal workers.  Nip and Tuck will also be busy giving their ever-popular rides around the Village for 25 cents a person.   Additionally, kids may make hats in a special craft activity.

"It is our hope that the Dallas Jazz Age Sunday Social will bring flappers, dapper gents, live music, dancing, games, and shopping to one of the grandest vintage-inspired family events Dallas has ever seen," added Tolentino. "Please join us for a wonderful afternoon!"