APCG Pays Tribute to Harold Seeley, Heart of the Theater, Archivist & Mouseketeer

August 19, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
Harold Seeley greets his public - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Harold Seeley greets his public - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

On August 7, the Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG), the Grove’s theatrical community, saluted Harold Seeley, creator of the Community House proscenium and the Cherry Grove Archives, designer of sets for shows and balls, “professional volunteer” and Disney fan par Read more

Concerned Women’s 15th Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Salutes Survivors

August 19, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
Breast Cancer Benefit - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Breast Cancer Benefit - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

The Concerned Women of the Grove (CWOG) held their 15th annual Breast Cancer Benefit, on the luxurious grounds of Heaven ‘n’ Earth, at the east end of Bayview Walk, on the perfect summer afternoon of August 7.  The event benefited Gilda’s Club New York and the Stony Brook Center for Breast Cancer Research.  Pink, the color of the breast cancer awareness Read more

Daniel Nardicio Presents the Daisy Spurs, In-Your-Face Exhilarating Dancers

August 19, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
Daisy Spurs - photo by  Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Daisy Spurs - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

On August 6, Daniel Nardicio presented his “Wizard of Oz”-themed underwear party at the Ice Palace, with a green-faced Bianca Del Rio in the role she was born to play, the Wicked Bitch, I mean Wicked Witch, of the Deep South, and a couple of Tin Woodsmen, and lots of Read more

Grovettes Achieve Victory in Volleyball over Copettes anew in Cherry Bowl Tournament

August 18, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
Cherry Tarts frolicking with Copettes - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

Cherry Tarts frolicking with Copettes - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

On the sunny afternoon of August 4, the Grovettes, under Captain Sue Panzer and Coach Andy Porzio, beat the Suffolk County Copettes, the police team under Captain Rich, in the Cherry Bowl Volleyball Tournament once again.  The teams played two 21-point games and Read more

Matt Alber’s Fire Island Debut – at Whyte Hall – Saturday August 7th at 9pm

August 18, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
Matt Alber in FI Pines - photo by CJ Mingolelli

Matt Alber in FI Pines - photo by CJ Mingolelli

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By CJ Mingolelli

Matt Alber, as many of you know, is a wonderful artist, who happens to have been gifted with an incredible voice. I had the opportunity to speak with Matt today and found him to be a very friendly, down-to-earth person, and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Read more

16th Annual Fire Island Dance Festival Raises $260,000 for Dancers Responding to AIDS

August 18, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
Dancer - photo by Koitz

Dancer - photo by Koitz

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By Bobby McGuire

The Fire Island Dance Festival, Dancers Responding to AIDS’ (DRA) signature event, celebrated its sweet sixteenth year in Fire Island Pines with an undisputed artistic and financial success.  This year’s festival, hosted by two-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch, presented eleven dances by world renowned, established and emerging dance Read more

Pines Party 2010, “Poseidon,” Took Us on an Undersea Adventure

August 5, 2010 · Posted in New York City · Comments Off 
dancing at the Pines Party - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

dancing at the Pines Party - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert

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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert

On July 31, the 12th annual Pines Party, descendent of the GMHC Morning Party for volunteers, took place on the beach, down the walk from John Whyte Hall, the Fire Island Pines community center.  Entitled “Poseidon: an Underwater Spectacle,” the event benefited the Fire Island Pines Property Owners Association (FIPPOA) Charitable Foundation and its philanthropic partner, the Stonewall Community Association. Read more

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