By Jan Mitchell
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. Surrounded by festive activities, embracing acts of kindness and giving, the spirit of the season brings us together through the power of song.
Celebrate the Holidays with the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) at a season filled with musical events that will lift your spirits and warm your hearts as they perform your favorite Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs, including “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, “Silver Bells”, and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. In light of the turmoil in the world, The Chorus will also perform Ukrainian Alleluia, a musical portrayal of faith, praise, and hope.
On December 13, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., Celebrate the Holidays at Hard Rock Live with GMCSF and special guest artist, the incredibly talented actress and singer Amber Riley. Known for her role as Mercedes Jones in the television series Glee, Riley won season eight of FOX’s The Masked Singer, making history as the first celebrity ever to win both The Masked Singer and Dancing With the Stars. Riley joins The Chorus in an exhilarating, show-stopping rendition of holiday hits. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/GMCSF.
“Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood isn’t just a landmark of entertainment, but a beacon of community support. Their sponsorship elevates the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s season, echoing unity and celebration,” says Edward Otto Zielke, Director of Marketing & Sponsorship.
On Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 8:00 p.m., Celebrate the Holidays at Sunshine Cathedral with GMCSF’s infamous traditional concert featuring a festive mix of holiday favorites guaranteed to make your yuletide gay.
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Celebrate the Holidays with GMCSF’s Tropical Wave vocal ensemble as they perform your favorite Holiday classics at St. Nicholas Church in Pompano (1111 E Sample Rd). Tropical Wave will also perform on December 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Fort Lauderdale (1955 E Oakland Park Blvd)—$20 donation at the door.
On Friday, December 1, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., join GMCSF as they perform in honor of World AIDS Day at the Galleria Mall (2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale). At 6:30 p.m., join GMCSF and Broward House for a World AIDS Day Vigil and Remembrance Walk. The Candlelight procession begins at Wilton Manors City Hall at Hagen Park. It proceeds down Wilton Drive, culminating at The Pride Center for a few words of respectful remembrance, support, and continued vigilance.
In the tradition of giving, GMCSF and the Bears of South Florida collect donations to provide a beary special gift for children. The two organizations are gathering new teddy bears and accepting contributions to purchase bears for pediatric care at the Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health. Every $10.00 you donate buys a bear for a child. Donations will be accepted through December 17th at https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/GMCSF/bears.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida’s 14th Season is sponsored by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Celebrate the Holidays is sponsored in part by Amazon, Holy Cross Health, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hunter’s Nightclub Wilton Manors, and The Grand Resort and Spa.
