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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
