1980’s. A season of change…
As the Disco music began to fade the 80’s arrived with house parties, a Pavilion, and something called AIDS…
Artwork by Jack Brusca
A new club arrives to take over as the era of the Sandpiper ends. Named the Pavilion it changes the cornerstone of the community. A box like structure, many claim it is the box that the new ferry arrived in.
The Pavilion will begin to change the face of dance in the Pines as many travel to Cherry Grove to the Ice Palace. The DJ ( pictured John Ceglia) continues to take center stage in both Pavilion and Tea Dance.
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The house party takes on new meaning with themes such as “Hooray for Hollywood”, “Esther Williams party”, “Hat Party”, “Hollywood Shore Leave.”
The “Barbara” (Ross) The Yacht and the woman…
AIDS
The world and the Pines changes as AIDS begins its rampage through the Gay community. Pines resident Larry Kramer forms GMHC with fellow Pines people, and the fight begins. The Pines becomes quiet as many in the community lose the battle.
The decade sets the tone for the fight. The Pines community steps up with benefits like GMHC Morning Party and From the Pines with Love.
