Straight Up With a Twist, March 26 & 27, 1999
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' concert, "Straight Up With a Twist", on March 26 &
27, 1999, at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando in Orlando, Florida. The program includes short biographies on the Music Director Aubrey Connelly and the Accompanist Kathy Slage, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, a list of chorus members and contributors, a donation pledge and a history of GALA Choruses.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 20-page program, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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First Unitarian Church of Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Pride 5, June 11 & 12, 1994
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' concert, "Pride 5", on June 11 &
12, 1994, at the Anne Giles Densch-Civic Theater Complex in Orlando, Florida. The program includes short biographies on Music Director Dr. Charles Callahan and Accompanist Ken Thompson, II, a brief history of the GALA Choruses, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, a list of chorus members and how to become a contributor. It also contains an advertisement for the Parliament House Orlando, a contribution form, and a calendar for the Second Stage 1994-1995 season.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 16-page black and white program, a 1-page contribution form, and 4-page season calendar, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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Anne Giles Densch-Civic Theater Complex, Orlando, Florida
United In Pride, June 15, 1991
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' collaboration concert with the Tampa Bay Gay Men's Chorus, "United in Pride", on June 15, 1991, at the Beacham Theatre. The program includes brief biographies of Music Directors Dr. Charles Callahan and Kenneth D. Williams, and Accompanist Terry E. Thomas, a brief history of the Orlando Gay Chorus and the Tampa Bay Gay Men's Chorus, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, how to join the chorus, a description of GALA choruses, an events calendar, a list of the chorus members, how to become a contributor, and a checklist of concert etiquette. It also contains a "weekly specials" menu from the Parliament House Orlando. This was the first program to include advertisements and a donors' list.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 20-page program, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
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Beacham Theatre, Orlando, Florida
Premier Concerts, June 23 & 24, 1990
Orlando (Fla.)
Music--Florida
Dance--United States
Gay culture--United States
A program for the Orlando Gay Chorus' concert, "Premier Concerts", on June 23 and 24, 1990, at the Orlando Museum of Art. The program includes brief biographies of Music Director Dr. Charles Callahan, and Accompanist Terry E. Thomas, program notes, an outline of the show's itinerary, how to join the chorus, a list of the chorus members, and how to become a contributor. A ticket from the show is included. $2 of the suggested $10 donation went to the Chorus AIDS Outreach Fund.<br /><br />
The Orlando Gay Chorus (OGC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and humanitarian organization, and part of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses. Founded on Valentines Day 1990, OGC is not only one of the largest mixed gay choirs in the United States at over 100 members, but they also boast four smaller ensembles that perform annual concerts, cabarets, and a host of community events, such as Come Out With Pride, Orlando Museum of Art’s Festival of Trees, and World AIDS Day memorial services. In 2017, the group performed at over 105 events, including 15 performances for the first anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. Members come from all walks of life and all sexual and gender orientations, including straight allies. OGC lives by the motto “Singing the World to a Better Place” and strives to use music to change attitudes and build a stronger community.
<a href="https://orlandogaychorus.org/" target="_blank">Orlando Gay Chorus</a>
Original 4-page black and white program and 1 ticket stub, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
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Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, Florida