This summer, the Cherry Grove Archives Collection will present a varied programming – including but not limited to a brand new podcast, a film premiere, art walks and much more. A roundup can be found below.
“QUEER GROVE” – A NEW PODCAST
“Queer Grove,” a brand new podcast presented by the Cherry Grove Archives Collection exploring a small beach community that has been a safe haven for queer people for almost 100 years, is hosted by acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Parker Sargent. Through her work over the last ten years, Sargent has created projects that celebrate the character and history of queer communities in Fire Island and beyond.
In the tradition of oral history, “Queer Grove” documents the life and times of the Grove, through the voices of those who have helped create this safe haven and those who are keeping it thriving today. Even in a world where LGBTQ+ people have more civil rights than ever before, Cherry Grove is still a much-needed queer space. Whether you’re a twirling twink at the underwear party, a lesbian that loves volleyball, a transgender person on an exploration of yourself, a couple of gay dads just trying to get to the beach, a senior in high school or a senior citizen, Cherry Grove has consistently been a safe space for all.
“Queer Grove” explores the past and present with interviews from Cherry Grove residents, as well as special guests including Joel Kim Booster, Esther Newton, Bianca Del Rio, Daniel Nardicio, Jimbo the Drag Clown, Thom “Panzi” Hansen, Bob “Rose” Levine, and Edie Windsor. New episodes are released on Fridays. Visit queergrove.com to listen.
