Dreams, Deception, and the Green Light: A Summer Night with The Great Gatsby

This month, we plunge into the glittering, illusory world of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s enduring tale of longing, reinvention, and the broken promises of the American Dream. Set in a sweltering summer on Long Island, the story follows the mysterious Jay Gatsby, who throws lavish parties in hopes of reclaiming a lost love, and Nick Carraway, the outsider drawn into Gatsby’s tragic vision.

It’s a short novel packed with big questions—about class, desire, and whether you really can repeat the past. Here in Florida, the summer heat lingers long into August, making this the perfect time to explore Fitzgerald’s famously decadent season of jazz, illusions, and emotional undercurrents.

Whether you're revisiting this classic or diving in for the first time, expect an evening of vibrant discussion, cool drinks, and a closer look at one of literature’s most mythic figures.