GROVE IN TOWN ‘08

                                                                       By Jeannie

 

It was an amazingly balmy day for March 3^rd as Grovites gathered for their annual In Town party at the upstairs of the charming restaurant East of 8th and distributed an exciting preliminary season calendar.  All of the favorites were there including the indomitable Charles Whipple.  Treasurer Laura Spadafino and Ellen Biggers greeted guests and took tickets and Martha Pitkin, Membership Chair, was ably assisted in renewing Memberships by Curtis Strohl, Recording Secretary.  President Michael Coffindaffer and Vice President Sherri Rase table-hopped, bringing people up to date on what this season brings.

 

Jack & Curtis celebrating 15 years together (“in dog years feels like 25”). Tim here without David who is finally completing his treatments. Isaac conferring with the new GM of Palace but Isaac will be here often. He is getting his MBA while acting as Budget Coordinator of NYU Dept of Music and director of Arts Administration (are you i9stening CGAP?) Martha learned that Ellen as efficient as she is in handling the money. The Shapiros and De Marco offering shows.

Among the events were a 50/50 raffle and the unveiling of this season’s Be A Star celebration kicked off.  Members can purchase a star on the floor of the Pavilion for themselves, friends and loved ones, or those who have passed.  This is a great fundraiser that helps the Arts Project make ends meet and they are going quickly - $100 buys a star for the season!

The inimitable Arthur signed us in

 

 Board members Curtis, George, Sherri legitimized us

 

C’mon, want some? Buy a raffle

 

..and the winner is…

Won again??!

 

 

 

Man with many identities

 

 

I am so happy with myself

 

 

George just wants free make up lessons

 

Writing a cheque, Tim?

 

How many years together???

 

Is there a doctor in the house?

 

Yes, Dr. Whipple and his gorgeous escort

 

Margo???

 

 

Rae never looked happier…

 

Caught!!!

 

The roving photogs

 

Now that’s a cute couple

 

 

Lets hear it for an R G

 

 

Ah! Spring is in the air

 

 

 

Mother, of course!

 

 

J & J

What! Doesn’t anyone dress anymore?!

 

The Freedners

 

Still so handsome

 

 

The executive branch

Happy Martha – the event must have made money!

Hi Girls………

 

Must be Spring…………….

Yup! Its luv

Joanne & Gimmi – power players

Changing of the Palace Guard

 

 

Los Tres Amigos

 

An Official conversation?

 

Cobra and Urb

 

Shirley?? Sylvia??? Is that you???

 

The Queen and her Court

 

 

Yours truly…………….Jeannie

 

Going out in style!

 

 

Arts Project of Cherry Grove

Presents

Summer 2008

 Our Preliminary Events Calendar

 

* May *

May 20 – Yoga begins and continues on most Tuesdays & Saturdays

throughout the season

May 24 – Urban Sprawl’s School of Beaute

May 25 – Arts Project Volunteer Sign-up Reception

 and Decorating Party

May 25 – Membership Party & Homecoming Queen Contest

 

* June *

June 7 – Arts Project Community Flea Market

June 8 – Annual Arts Project Membership Meeting

June 14 – Ocean Aires: Rated “ X ” – Classical Concert & Lingerie Party

June 15 – Bingo and Line Dancing begin and continues

 most Sundays throughout the season

June 28 & 29 – I Love New York – A Musical Review

 

 

* July *

July 3 – Comedy Bingo with Sybil Bruncheon

July 5 – Michele Balan, Comedian in Concert

July 12 – The Doctor’s Fund Show – A Benefit

July 19 & 20 – Casino Night – Games of Chance

July 26 & 27 – Annual Art & Artisan Show

 

* August *

August 2 & 3 – Day: The Archive Show

August 2 – Evening: Rose Levine Live!

August 9 – The Parodivas are FIRED

August 16 – Jacqueline Jonee in Concert “Liberte, Egalite”

August 23, 30 & 31 – tba

 

* September *

September 6 – Fire Island Photography Show & Sale

September 13 – PAWS 15^th Birthday Party

September 20 – tba

September 27 – Arts Project Annual End of Season Ball