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ISLAND REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY : “CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY” thru July 13
by Sherri Rase
KISMET - A PARTY TOWN
from Beach party to Block party with many stops in between
photos by Jeannie

“SORDID LIVES,” THE CLASSIC BLACK COMEDY ABOUT WHITE TRASH PLAYS CHERRY GROVE IN AUGUST

The Island Repertory Theatre Company in Cherry Grove will present SORDID LIVES, a black comedy about white trash by Del Shores at The Tides Playhouse, Ocean Walk, in Cherry Grove on August 1 thru 17. Fri-Sat: 8 pm, Sun: 7 pm. Tickets: $30. Tickets: 631 597-9439

10th Annual Gay Pride Parade in Grove
ENEMIES AMOUNG US: An Investigative Report. Part One.
by TONY MANZO
KISMET KOMEDY NIGHT III ROCKS THE HOUSE
by Jeannie
CHERRY GROVE ELECTS HOMECOMING QUEEN '08
KISMET KIDDIE PARADE
BROADWAY ON THE BEACH
Malcolm Gets & Melissa Errico combine voices in Fire Island Pines new theater
by Jeannie
A HIGH TIME ON THE LOW SEAS FOR KISMET FIRE DEPARTMENT'S INSTALLATION DINNER CRUISE
Ocean Aires Rated X – Ten Times is Better
Text and Photos by Sherri Rase
Kismet Kolumn 3 08 BOATS, BURGERS, BOOKS, BREEZES & BEAUTIES
Too Hot? Remember this,,, Kismet Kooler - Pig Roast in December
Kismet Kolumn 2 08 by Jeannie
Government & Army Corps of Engineers Inspect Beach Erosion
...can we expect action after 50 years?
NATIONAL PASTIME A BIG HOLIDAY HIT IN KISMET/SALTAIRE RIVALRY
Sal Piro: Passing of the Guard at the Palace
by Jeannie Lieberman
Gardening: EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE ISLAND
by Amber Freda
Night of 1000 Gowns: girls night out!!!
photos by Jeannie
Miss Fire Island 07
Fire Island Pines Cookbook Captures the Pines' Spirit
FIRE ISLAND TIDE REFUSES TO PUBLISH APOLOGY AFTER WRITER ANTAGONIZES TOWN
KISMET KORNER MAY '08 : 2 BIRTHDAYS & THE DERBY
Cherry Grove Arts Project's Annual In Town Party '08
by Jeannie
Kismet Kolumn 1 '08
by Jeannie
HALLOWEEN IN KISMET: Ghouls, Ghosts & the Garish
Christmas in Kismet - naughty or nice?
DRPeter's 60th birthday party "I celebrate each year as a bonus"
by Jeannie
ARTS PROJECT SEASON ENDS IN SPECTACULAR PIRATE BALL
Photos and text by Jeannie
BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS THRIVES IN THE PINES
Sold Out Performances in New Whyte Hall
Photos and Text by Jeannie Lieberman
HAPPY NEW YEAR - SALTAIRE OBSERVES JEWISH NEW YEAR IN A CATHOLIC CHURCH & A YACHT CLUB!
By Jeannie Lieberman
BLT @ BVT
Kismet's annual Black tie, Lingerie or Toga party at Blue View Terrace brought out the best in everyone (or most)
VIOLET REMEMBERED
Text and photos by Sherri Rase
Harbor Lites by Nina Mule
SEABAY ROCKS AT KISMET BLOCK PARTY
MARCEL MARCEAU, FAMED FRENCH MIME, DIES AT 84
revived the art of mime and brought poetry to silence
DIVIDING THE ESTATE
It is not very likely that you will see a finer, funnier or more enjoyable play on or off Boradway this season
by Simon Saltzman
GORGEOUS PICTURES IN A PHOTO FINISH: Lorraine Michels' Photos
by Sherri Rase
The Legends Live On
Text & Photos by Sherri Rase
KIDS KONTENDERS IN KISMET KLASSIK KAYE KRAZY DOUBLES
LETTER FROM JOE VIETRI, DIRECTOR OF US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONAL PLANNING CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR COASTAL AND STORM DAMAGE: WHY IS THE FIRE ISLAND TO MONTAUK POINT STUDY TAKING SO LONG?
Grease Skids Into Broadway
By Victor Gluck
WEST NILE VIRUS 2007 MOSQUITO ACTION PLAN from Fire Island National Seashore
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY FOR JEANNE SKINNER
"She has a glint in her eye, a smile on her face and plenty of love in her heart"
3-Legged Dog will present the World Premiere of Playwright Chuck Mee's FIRE ISLAND in Spring 2008
BROADWAY'S NEWEST MUSICAL : XANADU - Despite the mindless drivel onstage the show seems to be thriving. Go figure!
By Elliot Rush
11th ANNUAL DOCTORS FUND BENEFIT: DAMES, DAMSELS & DUMB BLONDES
A CHAT WITH BOB AVIAN, ONE OF BROADWAY'S MOST RESPECTED AND TALENTED DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER/PRODUCERS IN THE PINES
Fire Island Pines - New Home New Season
Kismet's 4th Annual St. Paddy's Parade
“ICONS Volume 1” Brings World History to Arts Project of Cherry Grove
by Sherri Rase
HARBOR LITES by Nina Mule
Saucy send up of the season
FIRE ISLAND FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL - September 13-16 at the Community House, Cherry Grove Movies, Parties much much more

THE DYING GAUL by Craig Lucas. The Island Repertory Theatre Company. August 25 thru September 15. Fridays-Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 7 pm. The Tides Playhouse, Ocean Walk, Cherry Grove, Fire Island . Tickets: 25. More info: 631 597-9439.

ISLAND REP'S “DAPPLES AND GRAYS” A WINNER
by special correspondent Jack Twist
Kismet's 13th Annual Henry Gates Clam Shucking Contest to benefit the West Islip Breast Cancer Coalition raised over $40,000 and still had fun
THE 7th ANNUAL KISMET HOUSE KRAWL KEPT THE FLAME BRIGHT WITH BRIDES, BIKERS, BEER GAMES, AUSTIN MYERS, HOGS ‘N HEIFERS & WAR GAMES!!!
WHAT A MÉLANGE OF MERRIMENT
Dan Daley at the piano
at Jumping Jacks

Every Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday
7:30 - ?
CWOG Breast Cancer Fundraiser is Huge Success
by Sherri Rase
ROSIE LIOTTA'S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY
FAIR HARBOR....WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
by Stephanie
WELCOME TO THE NEW AGE OF BROADWAY
By Jeannie
INTERVIEW WITH JOE VIETRI, DIRECTOR OF US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONAL PLANNING CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR STORM DAMAGE ON KATRINA ANNIVERSARY REGARDING HURRICANE RISKS TO NEW YORK AND FIRE ISLAND
INVASION '07
The New Face of Patriotism

Join Jerry Scott for Two Weeks of Fun in the Sun at the Tides in Cherry Grove
Aug 20 - Aug 24

Aug 27 - Aug 31

Knight of 1000 Gowns '07
by Jeannie Lieberman
CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on -
Rudolph Giuliani: Toward a Realistic Peac, Religious conflict in Harvard football schedul, Israel to Turn Away Darfur Refugees, Iran has developed a remote-controlled missile launch system, Israeli Soccer Fans Strike Back After Bosnian Nazi Salutes - Update 08/23/2007
RODNEY GILES SHARES HIS LOVE AFFAIR WITH BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
By Jeannie Lieberman
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN AND ME - One-man show with Rodney Giles.  The Island Repertory Theatre Company. July 20-22, Aug. 10-12. Fridays-Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 7pm. The Tides Playhouse, Ocean Walk, Cherry Grove, Fire Island. Admission is free to season subscribers. Non-subscriber tickets cost $15. More info: 631 597-9439 or www.IslandRep.org
KISMET KORNER : 'OOL HOUSE SOIREE ROCKS & BOOK AND BAKE SALE & much more
WELCOME TO SALUTE TO THE MOVIES CASINO NIGHT AT THE GROVE
CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on - Update 08/10/2007
CHERRY GROVE FIRE DEPT TRADITION PROVIDES HOT TIMES IN THE GROVE
By Sherri Rase
MUSINGS ON THE MUSICALS : LOOK BACK AND AHEAD
By Jeannie Lieberman
Kismet Korner : Mermaids & Artists
CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on - Update 08/02/2007
Dapples and Grays by David Rush. The Island repertory Theatre Company. Aug. 4-5 Sautrdays at 8pm, Sundays at 7pm. The Tides Playhouse, Ocean Walk, Cherry Grove, Fire Island. Admission is free to season subscribers. More Info 631 597 9439 or www.IslandRep.org
ICONS
The Lesbian and Gay History of the World
Volume I - A Solo Musical Comedy
Jade Esteban Estrada, Playwright Choreographer Raconteur
August 4, 2007 - Shows at 7pm and 9pm
Cherry Grove Community House
Happiest Day in Kismet : Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For New Sidewalks
USO - BACKSTAGE TOUR and THE SHOW
Packed PAWS Parade of Pretties Pulls in the Dough
Kismet July 4th Parade / Pancake Breakfast
Kiddies in Cages? See inside...
Kismet Komedy Club 07
CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on - Update 07/27/2007
CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on - Update 07/20/2007
CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST - eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on - Update 07/12/2007
"Gertrude Stein and a Companion"
Iconic Pair Come to Life in Arts Project of Cherry Grove production
by Jack Twist
Straight Talk on Some Straight Plays
By Jeannie Lieberman
Cherry Grove Elects a New Homecoming Queen
Kismet Korner - Birthdays and more...
OCEANAIRES: CLASSICAL EVENING IN CHERRY GROVE
By Jack Twist
USO Show In Final Rehearsal for Show June 30th. Come and See Us! 7 & 10PM
Photos By Jeannie
Kismet Korner 3
Firehouse Frenzy in Fair Harbor Falls Flat
HANDICAPPING THE TONYS...
AND THE WINNER WILL BE... SHOULD BE... IS.
ART REVIEW : George Tooker, DC Moore Gallery Through June 22
by Philis Raskind
USO SHOW AT GROVE JUNE 30th - 7pm & 10pm
Island Rep Schedule :
"BLOWING WHISTLES" by Matthew Todd - June 23-July 15. Fri - Sun.
12th Annual Cherry Grove Garden Tour to be Held Saturday, June 30
Pines Gay Mens Chorus Takes the A Train
Cherry Grove Arts Project In Town Party '07
photos & text by Jeannie Lieberman
BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN BALL
Cherry Grove Arts Project season finale a huge success!!!
photos and text by Jeannie
HALLOWEEN IN KISMET
photos by Jeannie
Xmas in Kismet '07
Kismet Kolumn - final '06
STREETS, GARBAGE, PARTIES ... and goodby with love
by Jeannie
Two Boys In A Bed On A Cold Winter's Night. The Island Repertory Theatre delivers a taut, haunting emotional journey.
Reviewed by Jeannie Lieberman
41st Annual Miss Fire Island Contest
What a show!!
by Jeannie Lieberman
KISMET KOLUMN LABOR DAY EDITION
BY JEANNIE LIEBERMAN
PANZI & PHILOMENA MEET FRANKENSTEIN: A MADCAP MUSICAL MELANGE OF MANIC MONSTERS
photos and text by Jeannie
POST PARTY ANNUAL SALLY AWARDS
Photos & Text by Jeannie
INTERVIEW WITH JOE VIETRI, DIRECTOR OF US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS NATIONAL PLANNING CENTER OF EXPERTISE FOR STORM DAMAGE ON KATRINA ANNIVERSARY REGARDING HURRICANE RISKS TO NEW YORK AND FIRE ISLAND
TIMEOUT Jerusalem, World Pride Edition, August 6, 2006
Interview by Yaron Freid (Tel Aviv) with Jacqueline Jonée from Cherry Grove, Fire Island
Billie Ann's review
review and photos by Jeannie Lieberman
Bella Dishes at the Palace
photos by Jeannie
Kismet School teacher/Karate Expert is Author of Four Books About Dragons and Wolves : Where will you be 400 years in the future???
Tribute to Cherry Grove Arts Project
Bush at the Beach
By Tony Manzo
Cherry Grove by Jason Michaels
RATTLE YOUR HOCKS y'all, BEND AN ELBOW and have A HOG-KILLIN' TIME at Cherry Grove Arts Project season end Ball Sept 30, 2006 8pm to 1am, The Ice Palace
by Jeannie Lieberman
TWO BOYS IN A BED ON A COLD WINTER'S NIGHT by James Edwin Parker. Starring international recording artist/actor Paul Lekakis. Directed by Obie-Award winning actor/playwright/director David Drake. The Island Repertory Theatre Company. September 1 thru 17 Tides Playhouse, Cherry Grove Tickets
Shopping
by Tony Manzo
HIGH FASHION FOLLIES FLIES OFF THE RUNWAY AT GROVE SHOW
By Jeannie Lieberman
photos by Gillian Crosson. & Jeannie
SUMMER SHARE CONFIDENTIAL: A novel look at an age old tradition
By John Blesso
Swellegant, elegant fundraiser at The Belvedere for the Island Rep Theatre Company
Cherry Grove by Jason Michaels
Joe Vietri, Director of US Army Corps of Engineers National Planning Center of Expertise for Storm Damage, Outlines Specific Steps for Fire Island Protection/Recovery
CRISIS IN MIDDLE EAST eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on
UPDATE AUG 18th
Saltaire Changes Rigid Bike Riding Law - Temporarily
Is gender a fact we are born with or a more complicated identity that we are all searching to discover? 4 original one-act plays will tackle these gender and sexuality issues
Water alert causes firing on Fire Island
The false alarm about tainted water was caused by bad samples taken by a field operator with a troubled work history
BELVEDERE, ELEGANT, EXCLUSIVE MALE ONLY GUEST HOUSE IN CHERRY GROVE OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC FOR ISLAND REPERTORY THEATRE COMPANY BENEFIT AUGUST 19
"REALITY" COMES TO FIRE ISLAND : THE VIEWS ON ONE OCEAN VIEW
INVASION 2006 by Jeannie Lieberman
Kismet/Dentist Photographer Caroline Stern visits a Northern hill tribe in Burma with a knapsack of toothbrushes and floss.
Jacqueline Jonee: Born on the 4th of Jonee with James Followell and Uptown Express at the Grove French Pastry with Red White & Blue Icing
by Jeannie Lieberman
CRISIS IN MIDDLE EAST eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on
UPDATE AUG 3rd
CRISIS IN MIDDLE EAST eyewitness reports, newsbriefs from inside Israel offer more immediate picture of what is really going on
APPLAUSE FOR PAWS: Annual Fundraiser a Success Despite Weather
By Jeannie Lieberman
KISMET KOMEDY KLUB ROCKS
Kismet's First Ever Professional Entertainment/Fundraiser
Judy Garland Gets Her Own Stamp
By Kerrie Smith
Beyond Therapy Tantalizes at the Tides
TONY WINNERS : JERSEY BOY and runner up DROWSY CHAPERONE
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE AMERICAN MUSICAL???
by Jeannie Lieberman
Jacqueline Jonee - Returns to Palace Sunday July 30 9PM
Jacqueline Jonee - July 1 Show (poster)
Grove Garden Tour July!
October 05 Storm: Kismet & Ocean Beach under water
SALTAIRE ELECTIONS CONFUSING see New York Times article
Fire Island Poet, Jay O.
Rehabilitation through the Arts

From Sing Sing to Broadway "conversations from the inside" from the voices of prisoners of Sing Sing, Woodbourne and Fishkill, an extraordinary evening of shocking reality and, most of all, hope.
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW HOMECOMING QUEEN
Handicapping the Tonys - By Jeannie Lieberman
Jay Smith's Birthday Party
Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Strip : Broadway Bares June 16
Kismet and the World Loses a Courageous Newsman - Frances "Fritz" Littlejohn
Yiddish Theatrical Alliance Gala Concert (all the old songs you love) - June 19
Maggie McCorkle Memorial


Ron McKenna at the Pines Party 2005

Fire Island Pines Pioneer Ron McKenna Dies at 69

Jeanne Lieberman, publisher

Though I only met Ron McKenna a few times I was instantly impressed by his generosity of spirit as well as deed, his geniality and his good looks.  I am shocked and saddened by his untimely death as are his many friends

  Fire Island Pines lost one of its most tireless workers when Ron McKenna unexpectedly died late in the evening of July 14. McKenna had served as the president of the Fire Island Pines' Property Owner's Association (FIPPOA) and more recently had worked as community manager                                                                      

please click on the obituary written by Fire Islander Steve Weinstein for the New York Blade:

http://nyblade.com/2007/7-27/news/obits/


photo credit: www.cherrygroveguys.com

William Silver, whose 1975 application for ordination in the United Presbyterian Church - the first by an openly gay man - set off a continuing debate in the church over admitting homosexuals into the ministry, died on May 26. He was 59

In Cherry Grove many remember him in this way:

Bill Silver - Recipient of a 2006 Community Service Award

Bill Silver founded the Cherry Grove Garden Club in 1995. The Garden Club sponsors community beautification projects, lectures and conservat6ion activities. It serves as a forum for sharing gardening knowledge and experience as well as swapping plants and cuttings. Each summer the club sponsors a Garden Tour during which Cherry Grove gardens are open for public viewing. The Garden Club makes Cherry Grove a better place both aesthetically and spiritually, and if not for the vision of Bill Silver, the Cherry Grove Garden Club would not exist.

In addition to his years of support for the Garden Club, Bill contributed to Cherry Grove by publishing "The Wild Cherry," an important monthly newsletter of community events that was posted door to door to the 200-plus houses located in Cherry Grove. He made an invaluable contribution to our community by keeping us informed about the cultural and social events that unite the Cherry Grove Community.

Bill was a longtime proud resident of 19th Street in Chelsea.

 Bill was a very accomplished landscape artist who maintained a gallery at Jumping Jack's restaurant in the Grove over the past several years. Many people commissioned Bill to paint their house pictures and treasure the detailed portraits he painted.

I personally remember Bill as very funny and upbeat, even under adversity, and generous of spirit.

Bill "Violet" Silver will be missed by all whose lives he touched

Jeannie Lieberman

a beautiful and touching tribute can be seen on the Cherry Grove Arts Project website http://www.artsprojectcherrygrove.org/Obituaries.html

MARCEL MARCEAU, FAMED FRENCH MIME, DIES AT 84
revived the art of mime and brought poetry to silence


Ahoy, Mateys - check out the crew!!!

Letters to the Editor :

Jeannie – just wanted to drop you a line to say 'what a great web site!'
and thanks for that little touch of Kismet in the middle of a long winter.
You may not recognize my name, but we've met at the Inn and at BVT
parties – we're in Abby & Sabrina's house, Trouble, on the East Lighhouse
beach block – we're friends with BVT, Chance, Cozy A, etc.

 Thanks again, and keep it up! Hope to see you on FI again soon.

Warren

Hello, just want to drop a quick note to tell you that your publication is
by far the best reporting on Fire Island. It has style, it has class and it
has grace. Keep up the good work!

John L. Amityville/Cherry Grove NY

 

Dear Jeannie Lieberman,
I am Donna M. Schubert niece of my beloved Uncle Ronnie McKenna. I would just like to say thank you for the tribute in your paper. I was wondering if the family, my mother his sister Noreen Schubert and my fiancee Paul Rodriguez could submit a small thank you to the Community of Fire Island Pines. We did not get the chance to speak at his memorial service due to we were just overwhelmed with emotion. We would like to thank everyone in the Pines for their respects, love and honor to my Uncle.
Sincerely,
Donna M. Schubert

9/28
Jeannie, my love.
It's a pleasure to hear from you, darling.
I'm in Florida. I live here now -- writing new songs and performing
them everywhere,
It's always nice to receive your communications. Please keep those
cards and letters (and e-mails) coming.
Love,
Chuck

9/28
Jeanne, You a truly a delight. With my not being able to attend this year again your articles are a ray of sunshine for me. I will be there hell, high water or hurricane, this next year, cause like Charity this coming year will be my 40th Anniversary of my 1st Miss Fire Island win '69. Thanks again. George Roth ; AKA Rita George Miss '69, M2 2000 !