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The Pines Invasion of Cherry Grove Est. 1987.
The Pines Invasion of the Grove was a benefit created in 1987 for FAIRPAC -friends and advocates of individual rights political action committee. It would happen annually throughout the 90’s…
Carnival Rio party @ Reflections 1986
Throughout the 1980’S Gloria DeMann and her husband Larry were know in the the Pines for their lavish parties at their bayfront home called “Reflections.” Carnival Rio was just one of many…
Souvenirs Cherry Grove Edition 2021- 2022
An Annual event held in the Pines Celebrating the Tea Dance and the music of the era’s. In 2021 & 22 we go back to our roots to the Ice Palace in Cherry Grove with DJ Robbie Leslie.
Pines Party 1999
As the GMHC Morning Party abruptly ended FIPPOA took the wheel creating their own called “The Pines Party.”
Firemens Masked Ball 1989.
The Fire Island Pines Fire Department celebrates its 30th Anniversary with a masked ball…
Our Pines Party 60th Anniversary 2013 Idea…
In 2013 we were celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Pines community being established. As an historical organization we thought we would throw our hat in the ring for concepts and ideas about how we could celebrate this great anniversary with a Pines Party concept…
The GMHC Morning Party 1983-1990.
The GMHC Morning Party was the Pines answer to the growing AIDS crisis. Beginning as a house party it became GMHC’s biggest fundraiser…
Dancing on the Bay Est. 1995.
During the 4th of July weekend in 1995 the first “Dancing on the Bay” was held at the Bayfront home of Pines resident Richard Winger. The party/benefit was held to raise funds for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgender Community Center…
The Pink Umbrella Project: An AIDS Remembrance 1995
1995. As AIDS raged on the Pines remembered. Harry Bader a Pines resident and a NY based event designer was inspired by artist Christo.
Celebrity history- Peter Allen
Singer Peter Allen played a role in Pines history by supporting the community at benefits like “From the Pines with Love”, and “Hooray for Hollywood.”