As you may have heard, legendary Fire Island Pines nightclub, the Pavilion, is reopening this summer!. The Pavilion burnt does two years ago, and the re-opening this summer reinvigorates the heart and the social engine of this iconic community that was built on freedom of expression. So many of us felt deep sadness when the Pavilion burned to the ground in 2011, mostly because of the amazing memories we had created there.
“We designed the new Pavilion around the Fire Island community,” says Matthias Hollwich, co-founder of HWKN. “The building forms intimate spaces out of a single
volume.”
“We’re looking to recapture the unique sound the island used to have,” explains Fornabaio. “Musically, the island has moved away from what it used to be. It’s become reliant on pop music. While there is nothing wrong with pop, it is our intention to bring back that memorable, soulful vibe that Fire Island is known for.” In sync with this sensibility, the opening weekend line-up will include legendary DJ icons as well as current heavy-hitters, including Robbie Leslie, Phil B, Michael Fierman, John Ceglia, Tony Moran, Eddie Elias, Escape, and Sin Morera. A state-of-the art lighting and sound system promises club-goers an unparalleled audio/visual experience.
“Summer 2013 will be incredible, in large part due to the Pavilion’s rebirth,” says Constantino Papadakis, FIP General Manager. “What we aim to create is something that has been lost in the Pines for many years. It’s a true revitalization of something very special.”
In addition to the nightlife, the Pavilion will play host to weddings and a myriad of community events, ranging from theater/cabaret performances to art shows. Blesso Properties is well-known for uniting real estate with art in its development and hospitality projects, and summer 2013 will see an effort to imbue the community with visual and performance art that will enhance the uniqueness of Fire Island Pines as a social and cultural destination.
Waterford Crystal is graciously donating a beautiful chandelier to be installed in the new Pavilion – an homage to the trademark chandeliers installed by John Whyte in 1989, which lived within the Pavilion walls until they were destroyed in the fire. This amazing recreation of a cherished piece of Pavilion history will undoubtedly be a beautiful addition, and a loving, nostalgic nod to the past. Engraved on the chandelier will be 25 names of those who have contributed to making the Pavilion so iconic. This will include DJs, benefactors, influencers… and YOU!
They are welcoming you to submit in 500 words or less your most amazing Pavilion memory for a chance to be the 25th name etched in history. The top stories will also appear each week in the brand new FIP Magazine. Submissions are due by May 5 to: pavilion@pinesfi.com.
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