DEAR FRIENDS OF READINGS AT PARKSIDE:

As we look ahead to 2026, READINGS AT PARKSIDE would like to take a moment to celebrate and express our gratitude for the amazing community of artists, writers, thinkers, publishers & booksellers who make everything possible — as well as all the Parkside proprietors (I love you), bartenders, sound and lighting techs, people spreading the word, friends helping out, people supporting, people creating community, people getting us through — and every single person who came to a reading, or multiple readings, or who hopes to in the future.

I always speak as a collective WE when discussing this series, as it takes all the incredible people of The Parkside Lounge to make it go — as well as the dedicated community that supports it (that's you!). But personally speaking, doing READINGS AT PARKSIDE means more to me than I can say. It has been a vital outlet for community connection in this beloved queer and trans owned dive bar at a time when so much around us is designed to make us feel isolated. It is a privilege to assemble and engage with every iconic writer, artist, legacy, or idea with each event in a format that allows for a generous deep dive into the work of each guest, not unlike a dedicated chapter meeting of a fan club.

We have had an unbelievable year and this was only possible through your support! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Fire Island Artist Residency (FIAR) is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for Readings at Parkside, a curated series of events with contemporary poets, writers, thinkers and artists which aligns with the mission and programming of FIAR. Fire Island Artist Residency Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, EIN 45-5023652. Contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Fiscal sponsorship refers to the practice of non-profit organizations offering their tax-exempt status to projects engaged in activities related to the sponsoring organization's mission.

SUPPORT

Please consider supporting READINGS AT PARKSIDE by making a tax exempt donation to FIAR. Any size donation is immensely appreciated & impactful. Please inform us of your donation so that we may make sure it is properly routed & attributed to READINGS AT PARKSIDE!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To contribute to online, visit:
www.fireislandartistresidency.org/support

IMPORTANT: In order to properly route donations to READINGS AT PARKSIDE please email a copy of your receipt to tenteditions@gmail.com

If you wish to keep your donation anonymous please kindly notify info@fireislandartistresidency.org
that your gift is intended for READINGS AT PARKSIDE and they will flag it accordingly.

To contribute by check, please make out to
Fire Island Artist Residency and notate
PARKSIDE in the memo.

Checks may be mailed to:
Fire Island Artist Residency
20-66 28th Street
Astoria, NY 11105

XOXOXOX