Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus Launches Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
The Task Force will explore CGMC stands with regards to diversity and inclusion across our leadership, membership, board, and audiences.
A “How To” Voter’s Guide to Chicago’s Mayoral Election
Guest post written by Alexis J. Rangel Hello, Choristers and adoring fans! Election season is here again! Although, you could say that it never really left, did it? The City of Chicago just had Election Day on February 26th, but we’ve got a bit of unfinished business to take care of before we can officially... Read More
Rob’s Coming Out Story
This post is written by Rob G., a current member of CGMC. It’s #NationalComingOutDay. I came out to my parents in Manhattan, Kansas at Harry’s Steak House when I was a 24-year-old doctoral student. I kept apologizing over and over again. I was thinking of all the things my parents envisioned for my life that... Read More
Eric’s Coming Out Story
This post is written by Eric K., a current member of CGMC. When I was a child, I had records with story books. I would dance and sing around my bedroom by myself. In junior high school I would buy muscle man magazines from the 7-11 and hide them in my room. Even knowing these... Read More
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Banned Together
CHICAGO, August 20, 2018 — Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the upcoming fall cabaret BANNED TOGETHER, a show comprised of songs that were banned or censored. Join members of CGMC, led by Artistic Director James Morehead, for three performances only on September 14-15, 2018 at Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, IL, and at... Read More