Welcome to Quarantini, an LGBTQ+ book and movie club for the quarantine era. Join Dr. Eric Cervini, a Harvard and Cambridge-trained historian of LGBTQ+ culture and politics, as he discusses his favorite books and documentaries with his followers.

Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn's FIRE ISLAND is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers around two best friends (Joel Kim Boo

Get ready for a fantastical celebration of community, inclusion, and diversity at the Pines Party Toon Island! Just like your favorite cartoons, Pines Party weekend in Fire Island, NY was a magical and positive space for all our friends, queer and otherwise – everyone was welcomed to the overnight p

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by Tim Rice Directed by Jason Dottley Choreography by Luis Villabon Drone Photography by Isaac Namdar Boat-ography by Bobby Tortora Dancers: Luis Villabon, Jake Vacanti, Nick Towns, Jordy Castillo Cast: Coleman Annison, Nathan Strauss, Karl Krumholz, C...

et upon a picture-perfect sky on the Fire Island Pines’ glistening Great South Bay, the 25th anniversary edition of Fire Island Dance Festival brought together a diverse, captivating program of world premieres, dance legends and stirring storytelling. The festival on July 19-21 raised a record-shatt

The new music video is a tribute to those working on the frontlines during the current global health crisis, and showcases clips of Streisand interspersed with photos of the workers. Streisand first released the song on her album Higher Ground in 1997. She later performed the song in a surprise appe...

The rainbow flag that symbolises gay pride has been sent into space for the first time via a high-altitude balloon. Planting Peace, a US-based non-profit group that seeks to "spread peace in a hurting world", launched the flag near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 17 August. The balloon captured video with...

When Tennessee Williams first met Frank Merlo, a handsome, athletic, working-class Italian-American from NJ at a Provincetown bar in 1947, he was already the celebrated playwright of The Glass Menagerie. What began as a one-night tryst turned into a 14-year romantic partnership, which they also enjo...

During the coronavirus pandemic in Italy the lock down citizens sing from their balconies in search for hope and companionship. Italy has the largest number of death currently and the US is right behind.

In this Science Update for Community of Lights, we discuss with Dr Bob Wallace from the "Love the Golden Rule" Health Clinic in St Petersburg, Florida the latest news in the fight against HIV, the new monthly treatmewnt and the interaction with Covid-19.