Arts Project Spends Dazzling “Night at the Oscars” for Season Finale, at Ice Palace
Laurel & Hardy (Dr. Rick Byrd & Bryan) flank Esher Williams (Dr. Patrick Fratellone) - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
The Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) brought its season of celebrating Hollywood to a close with a dazzling “Night at the Oscars” ball, at the Ice Palace on September 26. Guests were encouraged to wear costumes inspired by movies, or finery they might wear to the Academy Awards ceremony, to accept their Oscars. DJ Chuck McTague was responsible for music, much of it from films, and SHK Catering Service, Read more
Grove Hotel Fire Update
inspecting the hotel fire damage - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
There are some updates, following the September 21 early morning fire in the north end of the Grove Hotel, since Q News’ original report on the incident. By September 23, electrical power in the south end of the Grove Hotel Read more
The “Little House” That Roars
Melissa Gilbert (Ma) and the Paper Mill Playhouse cast of "Little House on the Prairie: The Musical." - photo by Jerry Dalia
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By Sherri Rase
Broadway and regional theatre are often rife with musicals that rework old themes, old songs or both. While these music remix musicals have a place in the pantheon, Read more
“A Body without a Head,” Film with Grove’s John Philip & Andrew Resto, Set for October 5 Premiere in East Village
'Body w-o Head' cast - photo by Tom Zuback
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by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
Cherry Grove couple John Philip and Andrew Loren Resto, who were cast members of Dell Harbin’s August 22 Arts Project show “Hollywood Confidential,” Read more
GAAMC’s $1.98 Beauty Contest Celebrates Silver Anniversary
2009 $1.98 winner Walker von Folds III - photo by Studio Rase
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By Sherri Rase
On September 21, Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County (GAAMC) celebrated a silver anniversary-25 annual editions of the “$1.98 Beauty Contest!” GAAMC first began hosting the “$1.98 Beauty Contest”-a send up of television’s weekly “$1.98 Beauty Show,” developed by Chuck Barris and hosted by Rip Taylor from 1978 to 1980-in the mid-’80s to entertain the burgeoning membership. Read more
Grove Hotel & Gerard Walk Fires Send Firefighters into Pre-Dawn Combat
FD's hosing down north side of the Grove Hotel - photo by CJ Mingolelli
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
Cherry Grove volunteer Fire Department members went into action, at approximately 1 and 2 a.m. on September 21, when fires broke out Read more
Halloween Party & Final Underwear Party Take Downtown Cherry Grove
Cherry's Halloween Party - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
On September 19, Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines residents bounced back and forth between two major parties, Kevin Hammond and Mark LeMay’s legendary Halloween Party at Cherry’s and Daniel Nardicio’s no-less-legendary, final underwear extravaganza of the season at the Ice Palace. Read more
Robin Byrd Runs for Pines Office
Robin Byrd - photo by Joseph R. Saporito
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
Robin Byrd, host of “The Robin Byrd Show,” the “adult entertainment” show on commercial use cable television since 1977, and Fire Island Pines homeowner since 1992, is one of seven people running for five open positions on the Fire Island Pines Property Owners Association (FIPPOA) Board of Directors. Former FIPPOA President Alan Brockman, Prescott Ford, and Ariadne Villarreal are running for reelection to the Board, and Robin, Jane Groveman, Dr. Lori Zeller and Roger Kluge are new candidates. The election takes place on September 26. Read more
Late-Season ‘Porsche Live’ Comprises Bits of Bassey & Broadway, Selections Lyrical & Lilting, & then Christmas
Porsche - photo by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
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By Bruce-Michael Gelbert
The next-to-last weekend of “Porsche Live” shows for the season, at the Ice Palace, with the diva assisted by faithful DJ Chuck McTague, closed on September 20 with an evening, made up mostly of requests, which encompassed some very lyrical selections, generous helpings of Shirley Bassey and of Broadway, and, from Christmas Eve baby Porsche, an early detour into music which makes the Yuletide gay. Read more
Shakespeare Theatre’s “Hamlet” Gives Great Saxe
(l to r) Broadway veterans Gareth Saxe as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark and Robert Cuccioli as Claudius, the King of Denmark - photo by Gerry Goodstein
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By Sherri Rase
Hamlet is the great Dane that every actor wants to sink his teeth into. The role is a prime event for someone who wants to show his range and agility as an actor and demonstrate that he is up to any and every role. This has been the case for the more than 400 years since the tragedy was first performed. It is no less a tour de force today. Read more
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