Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Photos: Esparza, Scott & More Sing for ASTEP at Joe's Pub
On December 14, Joe's Pub showcased the second annual concert presentation of New York City Christmas, featuring special guests Sherie Rene Scott and Raul Esparza. Tony Award winner Harriet Harris hosted the event, which was presented by ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty) and Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records. Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Altar Boyz) directed the concert.
The concert also featured performances by Orfeh, Sally Wilfert, Sierra Boggess, Chester Gregory II, Andy Karl, Tyler Maynard, Lindsay Mendez, Tory Ross, and Anya Singleton.
Lynne Shankel (on piano), who conceived and orchestrated the event, musical directed with Joe Mowatt on drums/percussion, Randy Landau on bass, and Peter Calo and Michael Aarons on guitar.
The New York City Christmas Concert album is inspired by the December 2008 Off-Broadway event that raised money for ASTEP. Album proceeds go to ASTEP, founded by Broadway music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
For more information about ASTEP visit www.asteponline.org.
Photo Credit: Peter James Zielinski
Kate Morgan-Chadwick and Paul Scott Goodman
Nick Blaemire, Lynne Shankel, and Lindsay Mendez
Andy Karl, Orfeh, and Tyler Maynard
Sierra Boggess, Randy Aaron, Summer Boggess, Derrick Cobey, Katy Basile, and MiLes Johnson
Terri-Lynn Pellegri, Joel Moss, and Anya Singleton
Lindsay Mendez, Sherie Rene Scott, and Betsy Wolfe
Lindsay Mendez, Sherie Rene Scott, and Betsy Wolfe
Lindsay Mendez, Sherie Rene Scott, and Betsy Wolfe
Lindsay Mendez, Sherie Rene Scott, and Betsy Wolfe
Anya Singleton
Anya Singleton
Sierra Boggess, Lindsay Mendez
Sierra Boggess, Lindsay Mendez
Andy Karl and Orfeh
Andy Karl and Orfeh
Andy Karl and Orfeh
Andy Karl and Orfeh
Andy Karl and Orfeh
Andy Karl and Orfeh
Raul Esparza
Raul Esparza
Raul Esparza
Raul Esparza
Lindsay Mendez, Chester Gregory, Tyler Maynard, and Andy Karl
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