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- July 31, 2008 - Gay and Lesbian Times - Saturday, August 2
- Welcome Home: The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego (GMCSD) will present its annual summer concert on Aug. 2 and Aug. 3 at Christ Lutheran Church. This year's concert, titled "Welcome Home," will feature the San Diego Women's Chorus as special guests. Gay and Lesbian Times >>
- July 25, 2008 - InMagazine - Volume 11 Issue 12
- The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego will present its next concerts on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m., at the Christ Lutheran Church in Pacific Beach. The concerts will feature the San Diego Women's Chorus, with artistic director Christopher Allen, and the debut of the Gay Men's Chorus Ensemble. Tickets are still available by phone or visiting the Gay Men's Chorus website. Just Russ >>
- May 19, 2008 - Chorus Receives Nicky Award
- The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego was honored to once again receive the Nicky Award for Outstanding Entertainer/Group as voted by the public. Chorus President Steve Tiger accepted the 2008 Award at the lavish ceremony held at the Birch North Park Theatre, the site of GMCSD's upcoming Holiday Toons concert on December 13-14.
- May 15, 2008 - Chorus Celebrates Marriage Equality
- The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego was proud to participate as invited entertainers when hundreds of GLBT community members and allies who support marriage equality gathered at The San Diego LGBT Community Center to celebrate the California Supreme Court's historic decision granting equal marriage rights to same sex couples. GMCSD kicked off the event by performing a heartfelt rendition of the song "Marry Us" to wild applause from the cheering crowd.
YouTube Video>>
- April 13, 2008 - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Press Release
- Prestigious Gay Men's Chorus to perform at NAMI Walk on April 19
SAN DIEGO - This year walkers will be serenaded by the Gay Men's Chorus at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk in Balboa Park.
Approximately 30 professional performers will be singing as entertainment and encouragement to the hundreds of walkers that will be hitting the streets. "We are excited to have these wonderful voices as part of our walk event," said Shannon Jaccard, San Diego County NAMI Walk Manager. "Their performance will make the day all that more meaningful and
memorable." Read the full Press Release >>
Click here for their web site>>
- March 22, 2008 - The BottomLine
- Gay Men's Chorus Car Wash
The Gay Men's Chorus will wash your car and sing a tune at the same time. The LGBT Center parking lot, Centre Street at University Avenue in Hillcrest. Suggested donation is $10 per car. The event will take place at The Center from 10 am to 3 pm, 3909 Centre Street. Click here for the whole story>>
- February 29, 2008 - Bravissimo Reviews
- The GAY MEN's Chorus of San Diego will kick off its 16th Anniversary Season of SINGING OUT with its Spring Concert, HEART & SOUL...Music of the 50's. This hip and hilarious trip down memory lane will be presented on both Saturday, April 12th (8pm) and on Sunday, April 13th (2pm) at the beautiful Garfield Theatre, located within the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. A Soda Jerk Reception for VIP patrons, will be just another aspect of this fun and fabulous musical experience. Click here for the whole story>>
- February 2008 - The Bottomline Magazine
- "As a special treat, attendees will be able to enjoy a performance by Swell!-The ensemble from the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego." Click here for the whole story>>
- February 21, 2008 - Gay & Lesbian Times
- Chorus takes a hip trip down memory lane
The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego (GMCSD) will kick off its 16th anniversary season of Singing Out with its spring concert, "Heart and Soul - Music of the '50s.'" The trip down memory lane will be presented on Saturday, Apr. 12 at 8 p.m. and again on Sunday, Apr. 13 at 2 p.m. Both performances will be hosted at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, in the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center.
Click here for the whole story>>
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- December 21, 2007 - Bravissimo Applauds
- A Touch of 'Class & Fun' this Season!
Starting with the Sherwood Hall (La Jolla) decorated by Grant Affleck in Evergreen images for BELLS & BRASS, one quickly discovers what the 77-member Gay Men's Chorus San Diego already knows well...their Director Gary Holt...is a true 'artiste'. Once again, in a bevy of showy-to-corny holiday performances one can see all over town, this Gay Men's Chorus stands-out first, as 'musical', in their focus on singing well the music superbly programmed, their dressing well, and radiating a sense of 'class' for the season! www.sdtheatrescene.com/Bravissimo%20Applauds.htm>>
- December 13, 2007 - Gay and Lesbian Times
- Bells & Brass
The Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego will wrap up its successful fifteenth anniversary season with its annual holiday concerts. “Bells & Brass,” which features the 75-member chorus accompanied by a brass ensemble and hand bell choir, will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Sherwood Auditorium in the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early for the Fourth Annual Holiday Wreath Silent Auction, which includes handmade wreaths donated by chorus members and local businesses. gaylesbiantimes.com>>
- November 22, 2007 - Gay and Lesbian Times
- Locals honor GLBT servicemembers
The Military Ball began with a social hour of food and drink, and a rendition of the National Anthem by the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus, followed by an hour of speakers beginning with Murray-Ramirez, and congressmembers Davis and Filner, star Lehmkuhl, and Carolina Dessert, The Center's public affairs coordinator, among others. gaylesbiantimes.com>>
- November 1, 2007 - Gay and Lesbian Times
- GMCSD Rings in Fall Season on a High Note
The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego continues its 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with an unprecedented number of singers, expanded artistic staff, hard-earned financial stability, and an unbridled enthusiasm about the future. GMCSD has already begun rehearsals for its Bells & Brass holiday concert, which will feature a brass ensemble and handbell choir, to be performed on December 15 and 16 inside the beautiful Sherwood Auditorium in La Jolla. gaylesbiantimes.com>>
- October 19, 2007 - The Bottomline-San Diego
- GMCSD Rings in Fall Season on a High Note
The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego continues its 15th Anniversary Season of Singing Out with an unprecedented number of singers, expanded artistic staff, hard-earned financial stability, and an unbridled enthusiasm about the future. GMCSD has already begun rehearsals for its Bells & Brass holiday concert, which will feature a brass ensemble and handbell choir, to be performed on December 15 and 16 inside the beautiful Sherwood Auditorium in La Jolla. www.buzzpublication.com/tblnews.html>>
- July 22, 2007 - Bravissimo Applauds
- DIVA By DIVA(s) ... Re-born! A Delightful 'Good Feeling' Evening
The 62-voice strong GAY MEN'S CHORUS of San Diego, By Rob Appel
The David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (in La Jolla) once again hosted the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego in a plethora of diva-songs from every gay man's favorite diva-star-song-book! The 60-plus member Gay Men's Chorus, under Founder-Musical Director Gary Holt and Choreographer-Director Joey Landwehr, gave out a full dose of diva-fever, opened with some DIVA HISTORY (Josephine Baker and Edith Piaf). (As noted) From Beyonce wearing a replica of Josephine Baker's infamous banana skirt to Judy Garland's OVER THE RAINBOW being named the Best Song of the past 100 years by the American Film Institute, the DIVA influence is everywhere here in the 21st century. Name a famous female entertainer from France and Brazil and more than likely you'll think of Edith Piaf and Carmen Miranda.
http://dalemorris.net/Bravissimo Applauds.htm>>
- July 22, 2007 - Union-Tribune
- Gay pride parade a diverse display
Politicians and firefighters join bikers and drag queens, By Jeff McDonald
www.signonsandiego.com>>
- July 19, 2007 - GAY & LESBIAN TIMES
- The Tao of Gay
Can we just be gay, dammit?, by Gary Thayer
While it's true that most of my chorus mates couldn't pitch a ball or strike out a batter, they can hold a pitch and strike a fierce pose. Maybe that's why the San Diego Padres chose us to sing the national anthem at a Sunday game earlier this month. There we were, more than 60 out gay men, standing anxiously in the middle of a major league baseball field while the players warmed up, with 40,000 eyes upon us. I tried to look my butchest, while secretly hoping I wouldn't have to toss back any stray balls that might come our way. When the announcer introduced us, I expected him to muffle or leave out the word "Gay." But instead he read it clearly and loudly: "...the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego!" The few boos we heard were drowned out by very loud cheers, mainly from the thousand-plus GLBT fans in attendance that day. It was a surreal moment, but one I'm proud to have been part of. www.gaylesbiantimes.com>>
- July 18, 2007 - San Diego CityBEAT
- The national 'them
A day at the ballpark with the Gay Men's Chorus, by Troy Johnson
There they are. In bright red shirts, dotting the perimeter of Petco Park like beacons of bad fashion. The shirts are brand new, of sturdy cotton, with big, clunky necks that usually expose tourists or parents attempting to 'be casual." They read, 'Save Our Kids" in white lettering. The typeface is jagged, youth-oriented. If a typeface could be 'fun," this typeface would be trying really hard to be fun. sdcitybeat.com>>
- July 8, 2007 - Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego sings the National Anthem at Petco Park
- San Diego Pride "Out At Petco Park"
Watch the video on YouTube
- April 2, 2007 - San Diego Metro Weekly
- The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego proudly commemorates 15 years of singing out with the inaugural concert of its 15th Anniversary Season, "Watch Me Fly!" to be presented in Hillcrest on both Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, 2007. The San Diego Festival Orchestra will accompany the 75-member Gay Men's Chorus during its dramatic performance of "Metamorphosis" both nights. sandiegometroweekly.com>>
- March 1, 2007 - San Diego Theatre Scene
- Hosted by the Balboa Theatre Foundation, the US Grant Hotel is bracing for the arrival of 'Marilyn Monroe' to their Sunday, March 25th Gala Dinner in celebration of what would be her 80th Birthday...or should we say Los Angeles' Holly Beavon as the lovely Marilyn Monroe look-a-like. According to Gala Chair Esther Jane Paul, "...our 'Marilyn Monroe' will be ably supported by the Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego, conducted by Gary Holt, in a special tribute to the legendary star!" Further, with special surprises created by local designers, Presidential Ballroom Flowers by Loren Smith Productions, with Florals and Table Designs by Donna Jean Smith, and a menu featuring the 'comfort foods' of Marilyn in her poor-days, guests will be called upon to donate funds towards the refurbishing and installation of a Morton Wonder Organ in the future, soon-to-be re-opened BALBOA THEATRE. www.SDTheatrescene.com>>
- December 28, 2006 - Such a Sugar Plum Fairy!
- The Gay Men s Chorus of San Diego presents its holiday concerts at Sherwood Auditorium this year. The programs, at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, include the 10th anniversary performances of the group s hilarious parody,
Nutcracker: Gay Men in Tigh ts. Think Ballets de Trocadero San Diego. La Jolla Village News (PDF)>>
- December 4, 2006 - A Nuttier Nutcracker
- The Gay Men's Chorus of San Diego is excited to report unprecedented ticket sales for its 2006 holiday concert Nutcracker (Men in Tights!) to be presented on Saturday, December 16, at 8 pm, as well as on Sunday, December 17, at 2 pm. Buzz Magazine (PDF)>>
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