“Beach” Fire Island’s 1st beach party- the party that started it all.
The book, the talk, and the event! “Beach” Fire Island’s 1st beach party- the party that started it all. The book! In 1979 the Pines community came together to raise
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This week in… On/ off the deck was a weekly column in FI Newspaper. It was the Facebook of its time giving the who’s, what, and where of the Pines.
Ascension Party 2006-2017
Ascension Party 2006-2017 In 2006, Eric von Kuersteiner had a vision to create a fun daytime party for the new generation of Fire Island. He named it Ascension. It grew into the
This week in…
This week in… On/ off the deck was a weekly column in FI Newspaper. It was the Facebook of its time giving the who’s, what, and where of the Pines.
Fashions of the Pines 1990’s.
Fashions of the Pines 1990’s. Fashion has always been part of Pines history. The Pines Fashion show was a tradition since the 1960’s. Held at the Botel pool and most
Nudity on Fire Island.
Nudity on Fire Island. Then to now… The ancient Egyptians wore the minimum of clothing, and in a number of ancient Mediterranean cultures, the athletic and/or cultist nudity of men and boys
Beach 40th Anniversary !
Beach 40th Anniversary ! 1979-2019. Beach 40th Anniversary Event 1979-2019. In 1979 an event that would change the course of history and culture of the Pines took place. It was
Art for History- A showcase for Fire Island artists.
Art for History. A showcase for Fire Island artists. Logo designed by Robert de Michiell. Art has always been part of Fire Island Pines history. We have created this space
The Fire Islander Guide 1970’s.
The Fire Islander Guide 1970’s. A Lifestyle Observed. In an age of no social media or internet we had various publications that gave us all our Fire Island information. The
Pines Party Time Machine 2018.
Pines Party Time Machine 2018. 20th Anniversary. Setup.
The Copa Cherry Grove 1980-81.
THE COPA Cherry Grove Est. 1980-81. Like a shooting star The Copa nightclub arrived in Cherry Grove and lit up the night. Night life that is. Like the Pavilion in