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Pines Profile - Chris Lovito (b. 1960)
Straight, married and unmistakably Type-A, Chris Lovito hardly fits the mold of a resident of one of the world’s most renowned gay communities. Yet for fifty years Fire Island Pines has been a vital part of his life. In turn, he has played an important, sometimes unseen role in preserving and strengthening it. His is the story of a man who remained distinctly different from the community around him yet became undeniably part of it. It is a powerful reminder that belonging doesn’t require conformity.
Halloween in The Pines
1970’s. It begins with a simple night at the famed Sandpiper, and evolves into Halloween in the Pines as a closing of season tradition.
I will Survive by Gloria Gaynor- The history…
On January 20, 1979 Gloria Gaynor’s recording of "I Will Survive" was released and started its way up the music charts. “I Will Survive” became one of the quintessential anthems for Gay Pride that year and has held strong as a favorite of gay men everywhere.
Fire Island Music History- “Hold on to my Love.”
There are many anthems that bring you back to the time you first heard them, or the person or feeling you had at that moment. '“Hold on to my love” is one.
The Pavilion Est.1980-2004
It was the end of the golden age of the Pines. At the end of the 1979 season the beloved Sandpiper was being replaced by a new club called the Pavilion. It was an end of an era, and many in the community were not happy…
Boardwalk Talk : The DJ Discussion & Souvenirs 2017
The Boardwalk Talk was inspired by a program run by then owner Andrew Kirtzman in 2011. Our topic would be a DJ discussion with the many DJs of Fire Island.
Souvenirs / Paradisco Benefit @ Le Bain at the Standard Hotel 2015
A collaboration with our annual FIP event “Souvenirs 3 Decades of Classic Tea Dance” and “Paradisco” a Disco party held at Le Bain at The Standard Hotel on the Highline in NYC.
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.
DJ Robbie Leslie
A part of Fire Island History and music iconic DJ Robbie Leslie is Turntable Royalty here in the Pines. It is his roots to the incredible career he has forged as a DJ …
The Sandpiper Est.1965-1979
The Sandpiper in Fire Island Pines started as a simple restaurant , then evolved as the Disco revolution began into the place to go. Designed with rustic simplicity it is where loved memories lived.