"Dedicated to the "the preservation of the social, political and cultural history of Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York," the CGAC has unveiled its summer programming and events that will bring the past to shimmering life."
"They've also got a new podcast called Queer Grove hosted by filmmaker Parker Sargent (featuring special guests like Joel Kim Booster & Bianca Del Rio) so you can travel through the Pines' past, no matter where in the world you are."
"They'll also be unveiling a new documentary from Sargent called Making Miss Cherrys, which follows queen Sabel Scities as she prepares to compete in the annual Miss Cherrys drag pageant and chronicles 30 years of one of Fire Island's most beloved traditions. The film will premiere June 26 at the Cherry Grove theater with live-stream tickets available, too!"
"And then there's SAFE/HAVEN, the CGAC's lauded exhibit of photographs and shared memories from Fire Island dating back in the 1950s, showcasing "the joy and complexity" of gay life in a bygone era. This year, they'll be re-issuing the wildly popular book of the same name, which showcases highlights of the collection through 77 pages of rare photos, ephemera, and even interactive audio clips from longtime Grove residents."
The Cherry Grove Archives Collection preserves the social, political, and cultural history of Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York. Summer programming includes art walk exhibitions and tours for island-goers. A new podcast called Queer Grove lets listeners explore the Pines’ past from anywhere, with guests including Joel Kim Booster and Bianca Del Rio. A documentary titled Making Miss Cherrys follows queen Sabel Scities as she prepares for the annual Miss Cherrys drag pageant and chronicles 30 years of the tradition, premiering June 26 with live-stream tickets. SAFE/HAVEN presents photographs and shared memories from the 1950s, and a second edition re-issue of the book will be released July 26 with pre-orders available.
Read at Queerty
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]